In conversations with older clients, I often hear thoughts like, “Maybe I’m too old to change now,” and “I’ve always been like this.” Others express frustration, saying, “I know this stuff, but why ...

While life on Mars (and Venus) has long been an obsession for those wondering if we're alone, there are other places in our ...

In the first half of 2021, the Pew Research Center surveyed almost 20,000 people in 17 countries. Their question was simple: “What aspects of your life do you currently find meaningful, fulfilling, or ...

Scientists say aging may expose decades of hidden damage, helping trigger diseases that seem to appear out of nowhere in ...

Feeling that your life has meaning is fundamental to the experience of being human, and people who feel this way tend to be healthier and happier. Given the importance that most people place on ...

Many things have changed in the United States in the past four years, from a new administration in Washington to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted work, financial security, family structures ...

In today’s consumerist, fast-moving culture, the pursuit of meaning in life may not be everyone’s immediate goal. However, research shows that finding meaning in life, whatever that might be for the ...

For our latest survey data about views of religion’s role in public life, read our 2026 report, “How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life.” The vast majority of U.S.

In my book, "Bluebird, or the Invention of Happiness," Lucy loved her husband despite the great difficulties of their life.

The life expectancy of men in the U.S. is nearly six years shorter than that of women, according to new research published on Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine. The picture is especially concerning for ...