Wilde About Wellbeing

This is the first in a trio of episodes on the topic of PURPOSE! Have you found your purpose in life? This episode gives a whopping TWELVE reasons how having a purpose in life can improve your wellness journey. Today's episode is all about the science of purpose in life, and the research behind it.   Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps)   CD Ryff et al, on how purpose in life may effect cholesterol and obesity levels PA Buchman et al, on the reduced risks of cognitive impairment in those with a purpose in life  Abramoski et al, on how adolescents' type of purpose in life has a bearing on their risk to use substances in later life Hafez, D. Et al, on lower risk of Type II Diabetes in those with a purpose in life JH Hong, et al, on Asian-American, Black and Hispanic young adult populations’ lowered risk of suicidal ideation with a purpose in life Kim et al, on sleep disturbance in adults with and without purpose in life SM Schaefer et al, on how pu