Kindness is its own good—but it can also bring health benefits.
New research shows lower mortality rates for people who feel their life has meaning.
While these survivors suffer more serious illnesses than their peers, they also die at later ages, according to a surprising new study.
New research finds happier people live longer, on average, while angry ones are more likely to die early.
New research says that may have been the fate of some of the 19th century’s greatest composers.
New research finds having a purpose in life appears to be an excellent buffer against mortality risk across one's adult years.
Are freak longevity cases more about record-keeping than genetics, diet, or exercise?
A study of Polish emigrants to Israel found men who survived the Holocaust lived, on average, six months longer than those who avoided it.
New research shows that if your parents lived longer lives than those in their peer group your risk of cognitive impairment is reduced.
Contrary to popular belief, people who live longer are healthier and have fewer medical bills. Obese people, however, are living longer with health care costs increasing at an alarming rate. So efforts to prolong vitality are not, in themselves, an economic Frankenstein.
Don't laugh: New research on baseball players suggests that the wider your smile, the longer you may live.
We look at studies analyzing the longevity of pro golfers' careers, health benefits for amateur players, environmental impact of the greens as well as sexism on the links.