What Happens When Old and Young Connect
When older and younger people form meaningful relationships, it improves both groups’ well-being.
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Our Favorite Books of 2018
Greater Good's editors pick this year’s most thought-provoking, important, or useful nonfiction books on the science of a meaningful life.
Five Ways Mindfulness Meditation Is Good for Your Health
Research suggests that mindfulness benefits our bodies, not just our minds.
Can Mindfulness Improve Your Bad Memory?
New research suggests that mindfulness can change our brains and help with our short-term memory.
Why Relationships Are the Secret to Healthy Aging
A new book outlines why our brains and bodies need social connections to age well.
How to Keep Your Brain Fit as You Get Older
A new book outlines many ways to keep our cognitive skills strong and reduce the risk of dementia as we age.
How to Survive Your Midlife Blues
Midlife malaise is common, but take heart: Happiness tends to rebound as we get older, and there are ways to cope in the meantime.
How Mindfulness Protects You as You Get Older
Older people tend to feel more positive than young people—and it might be because they're more mindful.