A popular news website publishes an article with the headline: "Study Finds People Who Read for 30 Minutes Daily Live Longer." The article describes research that found a strong statistical link between the habit of daily reading and increased lifespan. Based on this information alone, what is the most significant potential flaw in concluding that the act of reading causes a longer life?
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A popular news website publishes an article with the headline: "Study Finds People Who Read for 30 Minutes Daily Live Longer." The article describes research that found a strong statistical link between the habit of daily reading and increased lifespan. Based on this information alone, what is the most significant potential flaw in concluding that the act of reading causes a longer life?
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