With global macroeconomic and geopolitical worries in abundance these days, it's no wonder that financial markets have fared poorly in 2022. The S&P 500 index has plunged 21% lower so far this year. 

Some stocks have done even worse, but some have done better. Many stocks in the healthcare sector have logged gains so far this year. This is because the essential goods and services offered by healthcare companies have generally been proven to be more recession-resistant than other sectors of the economy.

Here are two dividend-paying healthcare stocks that have outperformed this year and could do well for shareholders for many years to come.

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Source Fool.com