Science has managed to extend our lives quite impressively. Yet attitude and lifestyle, as much as technology, are responsible for not only the length of your life but its quality as well. Take steps to ensure you have the life you desire.
The more people participate in social relationships, the better their overall mental health. The MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful Aging revealed that the two strongest predictors of well-being among the elderly are frequency of visits with friends and frequency of attendance at organization meetings. The more diverse your circle of social support, the happier you are likely to be.