It's hard being human but we can make space for whatever shows up inside us, and direct our limited time and energy toward the people, values, and ideas that matter most.

A new study challenges the belief in a universal "pet effect" on human well-being. Using data collected during COVID-19 lockdowns, researchers found no significant change in respondents' well-being ...

The term “well-being” has become widely used as a term to express favorable conditions physically, mentally and socially.

Conservation is facing a crisis, fueled by myriad factors including cuts in funding, weakening support from governments, and disinformation. A significant driver of this crisis is a lack of ...

A new study by IIASA researchers offers a pioneering way to understand how climate change affects people's lives over the long term. Using a global model and the Years of Good Life (YoGL) metric, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. AI researcher working with the UN and others to drive social change. Apr 16, 2025, 04:41pm EDT Apr 16, 2025, 04:42pm EDT AI is a ...

A scientific review of 183 different studies found that many well-being habits work similarly well. These findings suggest that consistency matters more than chasing "wow" moments.

For many years now, the GDP has been severely criticized as not adequately measuring economic progress and the quality of life. The truth, however, is that the GDP was not designed to measure human ...

Nowadays, attention to mental health and well-being—not only physical but also emotional and psychological—has become an increasing focus not just in clinical settings but also in relation to numerous ...

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a tool to measure human prosperity. Learn how it works, as well as the criticisms and ...