While factors such as social environment, income and health influence our levels of life satisfaction, they are less important than previously thought, researchers say.
A recent study examines whether moving during childhood and different income levels in neighborhoods are associated with the risk of depression in adulthood.
Results showed that smoking was associated with lower scores on conscientiousness and agreeableness and higher scores on extraversion compared to non-smokers.
We all want to age gracefully, but a new study has found that fewer than one in 10 people can live disease-free and in good physical, cognitive and mental health into their 70s and beyond.
The model developed by the researchers could help inform recommendations and improve the evidence base on the risks and benefits of fish consumption, particularly during pregnancy.
A study found that adults who regularly played organized sports as children had fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who never played sports or dropped out.
Nearly a third of all adults do not get enough physical activity, posing a growing threat to health worldwide, according to a major study published on Wednesday.
A new study covering the periods from 2000 to 2019 has found that drinking patterns in Europe are stable and depend on the type of drink, and are also partly determined by geography.
One year of intense strength training may have long-term benefits for muscle strength and function in older adults, while lower intensity programs do not produce the same results.