A recent study followed U.S. adolescents into adulthood and discovered some important lessons for all of us.  The study found that teens who felt more connected to their families were much more likely to report strong, satisfying social relationships in their 30s and 40s. This study focuses on adolescent experiences, but its message is also important to older adults and those who care for them.

According to an exciting recent study, most older adults can meaningfully extend their healthspan—the years lived free of major chronic disease—by making very small, combined improvements in sleep, movement, and nutrition, rather than dramatic changes in any one area.

Irregular sleep was not good in any study Among all the studies reviewed, irregular sleep was either neutral or harmful; none showed that irregular sleep was good for health or performance In some long‑term studies, each extra hour of fluctuation in sleep timing was linked to notably higher risk of metabolic syndrome and heart events.