Research shows that giving time, money or support to others is associated with benefits to well-being. But doing so isn’t always beneficial. Dr. Leana Wen explains.

The results are revealing. Countries like Nicaragua, Nepal, and Kyrgyzstan far outperform expectations, reporting levels of life satisfaction that rival or exceed those of much wealthier nations.

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We measure cholesterol and blood pressure,” said McCann, “but what if the most powerful biomarker of all is purpose?” ...

Know yourself and be proactive and versatile in order to create the career – and life – you want. Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... In a rapidly shifting work landscape ...

When Satya Nadella took over at Microsoft, he didn’t start with strategy or structure. He started with rewiring how people think. Leaders know culture eats strategy for breakfast—but neuroscience is ...

Our memories make us who we are—just ask Barbra Streisand. But despite the lyrics in many popular songs, memories aren’t frozen in time. When we call them up, the details shift and change. And ...

We live in an influencer world. A 2023 U.S. survey of 1,000 Gen Z respondents found that 57 percent said they’d like to be an influencer if the opportunity presented itself. We’ve become enamored with ...

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Living with a sense of purpose may not just enrich life, it could also guard against dementia. A UC Davis study tracking over 13,000 adults for up to 15 years found that people with higher purpose ...

Objective Meaning in life and purpose are two concepts that have gained attention from researchers around the world due to their significant role in human existence. This study presents a comparative ...

The modern world offers more ways than ever to acquire, upgrade, and accumulate material things. Yet a growing body of research suggests the opposite path—choosing less over more—may lead to a more ...