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> We show that independently of age, sex, educational attainment, and socioeconomic status, higher worthwhile ratings are associated with stronger personal rela

> We show that independently of age, sex, educational attainment, and socioeconomic status, higher worthwhile ratings are associated with stronger personal relationships (marriage/partnership, contact with friends), broader social engagement (involvement in civic society, cultural activity, volunteering), less loneliness, greater prosperity (wealth, income), better mental and physical health (self-rated health, depressive symptoms, chronic disease), less chronic pain, less disability, greater upper body strength, faster walking, less obesity and central adiposity, more favorable biomarker profiles (C-reactive protein, plasma fibrinogen, white blood cell count, vitamin D, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol), healthier lifestyles (physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, sleep quality, not smoking), more time spent in social activities and exercising, and less time spent alone or watching television. In essence, this amounts to "spending time with friends/family" (said five different ways) and "staying healthy" (said nine different ways.)

pdfernhout 8y ago
Two related books that say much the same: "The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression without Drugs" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6446928-the-depression-cure https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6446928-the-depression-c... "Most Americans work long hours, eat on the fly, and lead increasingly sedentary, isolated lives. Alongside this lifestyle, depression rates have skyrocketed: approximately 1 in 4 Americans will suffer from major depression at some point in their lives. Where have we gone wrong? Dr. Stephen Ilardi sheds light on our current predicament and reminds us: our bodies were never designed for the sleep-deprived, poorly nourished, frenzied pace of twenty-first century life. In fact, our genes have changed very little since the days of our hunter-gatherer ancestors and are still building, in effect, Stone Age bodies. Herein lies the key to breaking the cycle of depression. Inspired by the extraordinary resilience of aboriginal groups like the Kaluli of Papua New Guinea (who rarely suffer from depression), Dr. Ilardi prescribes an easy-to-follow, clinically proven program that harks back to what our bodies were originally made for-and need. Here you can find the road back to lasting health by integrating the following 6 elements into your life: an omega-3 rich diet; exercise; plenty of natural sunlight; ample sleep; social connections; and participation in meaningful tasks that leave little time for negative thoughts-all things that our ancestors had in abundance.Already, The Depression Cure program has delivered dramatic results, helping even those who have failed to respond to traditional medications. Interweaving the stories of many who have fought-and won-the battle against this debilitating illness, this groundbreaking book can illuminate the path to lifting the fog once and for all for you or a loved one." "The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest" https://www.bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9/ https://www.bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9/ "To answer the question [of why some people live longer than others], we teamed up with National Geographic to find the world’s longest-lived people and study them. We knew most of the answers lied within their lifestyle and environment. (The Danish Twin Study established that only about 20% of how long the average person lives is determined by genes.) Then we worked with a team of demographers to find pockets of people around the world with the highest life expectancy, or with the highest proportions of people who reach age 100. ... We then assembled a team of medical researchers, anthropologists, demographers, and epidemiologists to search for evidence-based common denominators among all places. We found nine: Move Naturally ... Purpose ... Down Shift ... 80% Rule ... Plant Slant ... Wine @ 5 ... Belong ... Loved Ones First ... Right Tribe ..."
laxatives 8y ago
Sort of, but the amount of correlation attached to a shit load of metrics attached to "staying healthy" (white blood cell count, eating fruifs/vegetables, waistline circumference, survey results) is pretty impreessive, especially after they project "spending time" to a single "worthwhile" metric.
sridca 8y ago
> In essence, this amounts to "spending time with friends/family" (said five different ways) Correlation != causation. The key factor is likely to be stress. You can be either stressed or happy regardless of your social situation. > and "staying healthy" (said nine different ways.) This goes without saying.

pdfernhout 8y ago

Two related books that say much the same: "The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression without Drugs" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6446928-the-depression-cure https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6446928-the-depression-c... "Most Americans work long hours, eat on the fly, and lead increasingly sedentary, isolated lives. Alongside this lifestyle, depression rates have skyrocketed: approximately 1 in 4 Americans will suffer from major depression at some point in their lives. Where have we gone wrong? Dr. Stephen Ilardi sheds light on our current predicament and reminds us: our bodies were never designed for the sleep-deprived, poorly nourished, frenzied pace of twenty-first century life. In fact, our genes have changed very little since the days of our hunter-gatherer ancestors and are still building, in effect, Stone Age bodies. Herein lies the key to breaking the cycle of depression. Inspired by the extraordinary resilience of aboriginal groups like the Kaluli of Papua New Guinea (who rarely suffer from depression), Dr. Ilardi prescribes an easy-to-follow, clinically proven program that harks back to what our bodies were originally made for-and need. Here you can find the road back to lasting health by integrating the following 6 elements into your life: an omega-3 rich diet; exercise; plenty of natural sunlight; ample sleep; social connections; and participation in meaningful tasks that leave little time for negative thoughts-all things that our ancestors had in abundance.Already, The Depression Cure program has delivered dramatic results, helping even those who have failed to respond to traditional medications. Interweaving the stories of many who have fought-and won-the battle against this debilitating illness, this groundbreaking book can illuminate the path to lifting the fog once and for all for you or a loved one." "The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest" https://www.bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9/ https://www.bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9/ "To answer the question [of why some people live longer than others], we teamed up with National Geographic to find the world’s longest-lived people and study them. We knew most of the answers lied within their lifestyle and environment. (The Danish Twin Study established that only about 20% of how long the average person lives is determined by genes.) Then we worked with a team of demographers to find pockets of people around the world with the highest life expectancy, or with the highest proportions of people who reach age 100. ... We then assembled a team of medical researchers, anthropologists, demographers, and epidemiologists to search for evidence-based common denominators among all places. We found nine: Move Naturally ... Purpose ... Down Shift ... 80% Rule ... Plant Slant ... Wine @ 5 ... Belong ... Loved Ones First ... Right Tribe ..."

laxatives 8y ago

Sort of, but the amount of correlation attached to a shit load of metrics attached to "staying healthy" (white blood cell count, eating fruifs/vegetables, waistline circumference, survey results) is pretty impreessive, especially after they project "spending time" to a single "worthwhile" metric.

sridca 8y ago

> In essence, this amounts to "spending time with friends/family" (said five different ways) Correlation != causation. The key factor is likely to be stress. You can be either stressed or happy regardless of your social situation. > and "staying healthy" (said nine different ways.) This goes without saying.