Happy is Healthy
Being happy is healthy, and we recently told you about a map that shows where the world’s happiest people live. According to an expert on leisure, “play” is as important to a person’s health as keeping cholesterol levels in check and getting regular exercise. And senior citizens seem to be learning this, because a recent study shows that they are happier than their children and grandchildren.
Dr. E. Christine Moll thinks that leisure is like medicine. She says, “It airs out our brain. It renews our spirit. It gives us clarity of thought. It’s a benefit to our blood pressure. It gives us life satisfaction. For all the dimensions of our lives: our physical, mental, spiritual and cognitive health?leisure time should be a necessity not a luxury.”
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