I'm convinced that stress is the single biggest factor in aging and overall health. Look at the careers of people who live to 100+ -- they almost always worked

I'm convinced that stress is the single biggest factor in aging and overall health. Look at the careers of people who live to 100+ -- they almost always worked in something where they weren't dealing with a lot of trauma and high stakes. You read this blue zones stuff and at the center of all of it is low-stress. Not necessarily "leisure," but activities that are intended to be calming and thoughtful - exercise baked into the day, shared meals prepared at home, community interaction.