Study finds high happiness, low depression among oldest Americans

The oldest North Americans are among the happiest in the world despite increased depression and loneliness among their peers in other regions, according to a recent University of Michigan study. Published in the Journal of Aging and Health, the research highlights significant global variation in well-being among older adults, with European and North American populations generally reporting higher happiness than those in Asia. The findings underscore the unique factors contributing to older adult well-being in the United States, challenging previous assumptions about aging and happiness. Researchers analyzed 2018 data from nine countries and regions in the Health and Retirement Study Read More