 In this study, researchers examined the association between stress, coping strategies and all-cause mortality in a large Japanese population. They found that certain coping strategies such as expressing emotions, seeking emotional support, and engaging in problem-solving and positive reappraisal were associated with reduced risk of death in both men and women. Additionally, they observed that the strength of these associations differed depending on the follow-up period. For example, in the first four years after the initial assessment, only emotional expression was associated with decreased mortality risk in women. However, in the last four years, all four coping strategies were associated with decreased mortality risk in both men and women. These findings suggest that stress coping strategies may be important factors in determining long-term health outcomes. This article was authored by Mako Nagayoshi, Kenji Takeuchi, Yudai Tameda, and others.