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When you think about ways to stay mentally sharp as you age, putting your hands in soil probably isn’t one of the first strategies to come to mind. But as it turns out, gardening may actually be ...

The current research update from the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard describes our recent evidence-based survey of various activities that can enhance flourishing, our efforts at developing a ...

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Humming is often viewed as one of the simplest activities that we indulge in, often unconsciously, sometimes humming a tune, or just softly buzzing to ourselves. This modest behavior does a lot more ...

In the last century, life expectancy has increased significantly in the United States. However, living in good health and free of disease for as long as possible — aka, our "healthspan" — is just as ...

Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health. A recent study published in the medical journal Atherosclerosis found that regular stair-climbing could reduce the risk of certain types ...

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However, to enhance flourishing in other domains, such as increasing one’s sense of meaning and purpose, improving one’s character, or deepening one’s relationships, more will often be needed than ...