Kindness in an Age of Chaos

If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected these days, you are not alone. So many of us are carrying more than our nervous systems were ever designed to hold. The world feels louder, faster, and more unpredictable—and even when we try to stay positive, our bodies register the strain.

In times like these, kindness isn’t just something we offer others. It becomes a lifeline for our own well‑being. It’s how we replenish our reserves, reconnect with our i...

If you've ever gotten tired of tracking the latest superfood or exercise fad, and longed for something more aligned with daily living, then Marta Saraska, science journalist published in the Washington Post, Scientific American, the Atlantic, Discover and author of "Growing Young" is speaking your language. In a recent conversation, she shares how friendship, optimism, and kindness can help you live to 100. Sound good?

Here are some takeaways:

Optimism can prolong life by as much as ten y...