Harvard psychiatrist Robert Waldinger leads a study that has tracked hundreds of people over 80 years to see what makes a happy and meaningful life. Here’s what he [...]
Over the past century, great efforts have been made to improve human longevity. Public health policy and strong healthcare systems have been the most important areas of focus [...]
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health factors were often omitted from longevity metrics. We know how influential diet is to this equation and the same can be [...]
What if we told you that the practice of intuitive eating would finally let you eat whatever you want and still be healthy? And that there are no “good” or “bad” [...]
Optimists live longer than pessimists and have a lower risk of chronic disease—this has been scientifically validated on multiple occasions. A reason for optimists having [...]
Individuals with higher levels of optimism are more likely to live longer compared to pessimistic people, reaching the age of 85 or older. This finding is a result of a 30 [...]
Owning a dog has been linked to a longer life and a lower chance of dying of a heart problem, according to a pair of studies. The research published in the American Heart [...]
Smiling really can make people feel happier, according to a new paper published in Psychological Bulletin. Coauthored by researchers at the University of Tennessee, [...]
If you suffer from anxiety, you know just how difficult it can be to deal with constant worry—but you’re not alone. Anxiety disorders impact 40 million adults in the [...]