As a poignant reminder of our shared humanity, we tend to derive purpose from similar sources despite the remar ...

Can we think our way to better health? Maybe so! It’s been shown that a life with meaning and purpose can actually help to ...

Much has been written about how physical behaviors, like exercise, diet and sleep, contribute to a long and healthy life. But ...

A large-scale study tracking nearly 14,000 older adults for up to 15 years has found that having a strong sense of purpose in life significantly reduces the risk of developing cognitive impairment, ...

Research into Blue Zones—regions of the world where people tend to live longer—shows that having a sense of purpose in life may help people live longer. Now, new research from UC Davis shows that ...

One generation from now, White non-Hispanic individuals will no longer constitute the majority of the U.S. population. Although Whites will continue to comprise the single largest ethnic group, ethnic ...

A sense of purpose, defined as having a clear set of goals, direction, and meaningful engagement with life, has emerged as a robust predictor of favourable health outcomes in older adults. Research ...

New Year’s resolutions, like drinking more water or getting more exercise, aren’t the only ways to bolster health and well-being. University of Delaware Assistant Professor Heather Farmer has found ...

Research into Blue Zones - regions of the world where people tend to live longer - shows that having a sense of purpose in life may help people live longer. Now, new research from UC Davis shows that ...

The question of life’s true purpose has baffled humanity for millennia. Philosophers, religious leaders, psychologists, and even scientists have all offered their interpretations. While no single ...

A recent study by Cigna Healthcare finds that adults who lack a strong sense of purpose are significantly more likely to suffer from depression, skip essential annual medical and dental exams, and ...

Q. I am a retired female entrepreneur in my 70s. I sold my business a few years ago, and I still cannot find my next purpose, even with my volunteer commitments and exploration of art. In fact, I am ...