Do Hermits Live Longer? There is in fact long-term research that may indicate hermits don't live longer, though actual hermits were not studied.

Is it OK to live as a hermit?

Being a hermit, for most, is not a three-month ordeal. It is a life choice that offers much happiness. It's usually done in the second half of life, but it can be done by anyone at any time. So before you go about isolating yourself from everyone but you, make sure you have "you" on your side.

Are hermits normal?

The tradition of the hermit has endured in some cultures for millennia. ... There are also Buddhist and Hindu hermits. It's thought there are still 200 religious hermits in Britain today. Then there are those, perhaps more common in modern times, who are cut off because of mental or physical ill-health.