A person’s sense of purpose declines leading up to and following a diagnosis of dementia or cognitive decline, according to a new study. “Purpose in life is the feeling that one’s life is ...

(Reuters Health) - Older adults who have a strong sense of purpose in life may stay more physically fit than people who don’t believe their life has much meaning, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers ...

Growing research has shown that having a sense of purpose in life can bring benefits to one’s health and well-being, and according to a new study, it may also reduce the risk of premature death.

People who have a sense of purpose in life appear to live longer, according to the latest research linking this outlook to a person's quality of life and to better physical and mental health. The ...

The State of Happiness Study looked at individual-level factors, such as one’s sense of purpose, perseverance and social support These factors were responsible for 17 per cent of a person’s happiness ...

More than 80 percent of college graduates say it’s important to derive a sense of purpose from their work, according to a new study by Bates College and the polling firm Gallup — but less than 50 ...