Living Well

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Is your heart aging too fast?

Researchers have developed a revolutionary new way to find out the ‘true age’ of your heart using MRI. A new study shows how an MRI scan can reveal your heart’s functional age — and how unhealthy lifestyles can dramatically accelerate this figure. It is hoped that the findings could transform how heart disease is diagnosed […]

Published on May 3, 2025

Everyday actions and behaviors linked to better mental well-being: Study

Regular chats with friends, time spent in nature and mentally engaging activities are strongly linked to better mental health, according to new research that highlights the power of simple, everyday behaviors to improve well-being. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on May 2, 2025

The secret to happiness lies within you, or society — or both

What is the secret to happiness? Does happiness come from within, or is it shaped by external influences such as our jobs, health, relationships and material circumstances? A new study shows that happiness can come from either within or from external influences, from both, or neither — and which is true differs across people. Read […]

Published on May 2, 2025