Here’s another potential purpose of having a sense of purpose—it can help prevent loneliness. A survey of 2,312 Swiss adults found that those who reported having a sense of purpose were less likely to ...

A growing body of research suggests our social-psychological health matters when it comes to health and longevity. For example, studies have found that people who are more satisfied with life or have ...

Share on Pinterest A new study shows that living with purpose is linked to longevity among older adults across race, ethnicity, and gender. Ezequiel Giménez/Stocksy A sense of purpose can drive ...

A new study finds that people with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, and that this association is applicable across race/ethnicity and gender. The study results ...

Dementia is a heartbreaking disease that affects not only 7 million people (and that number is growing), but their loved ones, too. With dementia symptoms including speech problems, memory loss, mood ...

Do you have a purpose in life? The answer to that question might be a key to your health and happiness, according to an ever-increasing body of research. The concept of "purpose in life" is sometimes ...

Kate Ellis, a former English professor who taught at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for more than 40 years, says she started teaching as a way to have a positive impact on others. In ...

What drives you when you wake up each morning? For many, it’s a strong sense of purpose that provides meaning, direction, and motivation. Recently, I had the chance to speak with Nick Koumalatsos, a ...