But what a good life looks like and how to create it have been existential questions pondered for millennia by philosophers, some of whom have offered abstract or difficult-to-obtain perspectives on ...

Life is complicated. From one day to the next, you never quite know what to expect. That’s why a little “go with the flow” is necessary just to help get through it all. Wherever you find yourself ...

How long can retirees expect to live in retirement? It’s an important question that’s often misunderstood. Surprisingly, most people underestimate how long they might live, which can be a serious ...

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 ...

Living a balanced life is one of those highly coveted goals to which we all aspire, along with happiness, inner peace, and love. Yet, in this day and age, balance is also more difficult than ever to ...

You’re reading Open Questions, Joshua Rothman’s weekly column exploring what it means to be human. This summer, I reread the novel “Aurora,” by Kim Stanley Robinson, a science-fiction writer whom I ...

In our culture, there’s often a prevailing belief that we must find our purpose—a singular, defining revelation that will guide our lives and provide deep fulfillment. This concept is alluring but can ...