Corrections · 4
What keeps us healthy and happy as we go through life?
A recent TED talk given by Robert Waldinger discusses a 75 years long study by Harvard University, and aims to find the key factor of having a good life. The research group tracked the life of hundreds of young people. Some of them were graduates from Harvard and the rest were teenagers from Boston, especially from families with problems. They were interviewed and asked questions about their work, home life and health status year to year. Some dropped out of the study and some still are alive and actively participate in the survey.
People in the study group have experienced quite different lives with diverse occupations while commonality is still found towards forming a good life. The lesson generated from this study is simple and clear.
Good relationship keeps us healthier and happier.
1.Social connections are good for us. People who are more socially connected with family, friends and communities are happier. Loneliness is toxic and kills us.
2.Instead of quantity, the quality of close relationships matter. Good close relationships can even buffer the physical pain we will suffer at 80-90s as time goes by.
3.Good relationships protect both our body and brain. The possibility of memory decline decreases.
In summary, a good life is built with good relationships.
Want to progress faster?
Join this learning community and try out free exercises!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!
Start Learning Today
