If you want to age well you should focus on your friendships
Research shows that, amongst older adults, friendships are actually a stronger predictor of health and happiness than relationships with family members.
The surprising hit to mother's self-esteem? Their children
A new study in the Netherlands suggests some new parents struggle to maintain their own identity.
Why Chinese youth are increasingly dropping out of society
As the economy slows and social expectations rise, youngsters are rejecting traditional notions of success and embracing a culture known as ‘sang.’
Support for same-sex marriage hits a 20-year high in the US
Skeptics are changing their mind when it comes to same sex marriage.
9 lessons from the world's Blue Zones on living a long, healthy life
Besides having a large percentage of people that live to 100, the aging population in these places remains active well into their 80 and 90s, and typically do not suffer the degenerative ...
Why major work change can trigger loss and grief in employees
Leaders, managers and change consultants have a great deal to learn about the ways in which employees experience change and the sense of loss they suffer.
We need a new definition of health for our networked age
How do you define health in a networked age? The Global Health Observatory, the World Health Organisation's data-gathering centre for over 194 countries, has 33 themes ranging from HIV/AI...
We react differently to our sons and daughters. Here’s how
Fathers—and their brain responses—differ with girls versus boys, including how attentive they are, the types of language they use, and the play they engage in.
Companies are finding that being principled pays off
It's principles - not profits - that will create real long-term value for companies and consumers.
Time on the swings could develop kids' collaborative skills
A new study suggests that playing on the swings could improve cooperation between children.
This happiness expert says finding out the type of person you are, is the key to improving your wellbeing
An expert says people come in 4 types, and figuring out yours is the first step to being happier.
Leaving your comfort zone might make you happier
A happiness expert says being happier on a daily basis could be based in hedonic adaptation - changing small things causes us to feel happier.