research and wisdom from positive psychology, nutrition, mindfulness and nature to boost wellbeing in midlife and beyond
Walking 7000 steps a day reduces the risk of premature death in middle-aged men and women, says study. We all know moving and keeping active is vital for our health. The 10000 steps per day is a widely recommended guideline but has not been scientifically supported. It was first proposed as part of a marketing... Continue Reading →
If you're the kind of person who thinks every cloud has a silver lining, the odds of living a long life may be stacked in your favour, according to research. What predicts long life? To answer the question, scientists have primarily explored biomedical areas such as genetics. But now, psychological attributes such as optimism are... Continue Reading →
New Study finds one-third of British people in their late 40’s suffer from a chronic health problem. The 1970’s British Cohort Study (BCS70) has tracked the lives of over 17000 people for more than fifty years. Between 2016-2018 researchers from University College London surveyed 8000 of the cohort about current health conditions, measured blood pressure... Continue Reading →
When scientists tracked happiness levels, they found it starts high when we're young, before dipping through adolescence and early adulthood, reaching the lowest point during midlife. Contrary to what we may think about ageing, happiness levels rise again in later life.
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