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UCLA Study: Self-Employed Women Enjoy Healthier Lives

6/9/2025

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A groundbreaking 2025 UCLA study uncovers that self-employed women in the U.S. enjoy healthier lifestyles, marked by lower obesity rates, increased activity, and better sleep, which collectively diminish their heart disease risk. However, this advantage doesn't extend to self-employed men, especially Black and Hispanic men, highlighting the crucial role of job flexibility and autonomy in shaping health outcomes.

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A groundbreaking 2025 UCLA study uncovers that self-employed women in the U.S. enjoy healthier lifestyles, marked by lower obesity rates, increased activity, and better sleep, which collectively diminish their heart disease risk. However, this advantage doesn't extend to self-employed men, especially Black and Hispanic men, highlighting the crucial role of job flexibility and autonomy in shaping health outcomes.