New evidence that optimists live longer
After decades of research, a new study links optimism and prolonged life.
Opinion: A ‘flourishing’ lens can help clinical decisions
Flourishing—a state in which all aspects of a person’s life are good—could be a transformative concept for medicine.
Human flourishing and public health
In this week’s episode we explore what it means for people to flourish, how we can measure it, and ways to help reach a state where all aspects of their life are good.
The meaning of happiness
Researchers, policy makers, and public health practitioners recently gathered at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Health to explore ways that happiness is promoted through evidence-based practice and policy across the globe.
‘Training’ your mind to improve well-being
November 6, 2018 – Richard Davidson believes that we all have the ability to cultivate our own well-being—that there are ways to “train” our brains to improve both mental and physical health. Davidson, founder and director of the Center…
Religious upbringing linked to better health and well-being during early adulthood
Participating in spiritual practices during childhood and adolescence may be a protective factor for a range of health and well-being outcomes in early adulthood.
