(3 articles) | I left the U.S. for Paris 12 years ago—6 things French people do differently than Americans to live long, happy lives | 7 Ways to Bring a Dead Friendship Back to Life

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You Might Like � � � You Might Like � � � � � � � � � Don't like ads? Go ad-free with TradeBriefs Premium     Knowable Magazine is from Annual Reviews, a nonprofit publisher dedicated to synthesizing and integrating knowledge for the progress of science and the benefit of society. Continued here I left the U.S. for Paris 12 years agoâ€"6 things French people do differently than Americans to live long, happy lives    The first time I traveled to France, I was an undergrad. The trip opened my eyes to a refreshing perspective on life. But it wasn't until I moved to Paris from New York in 2011 that I noticed the driving force behind the way French people live. It's called joie de vivre, and it means the "joy of living." Parisians find joy in what they eat, where they go, conversations they have, and how they spend their time. As a Nigerian raised in Austin, Texas, I always thought the best things in life were reserved for the ultra-wealthy. But anyone can access joie. Continued here You Might Like � � � � � � � � � 7 Ways to Bring a Dead Friendship Back to Life    A growing body of research supports that point: Healthy, stable friendships can protect against depression and anxiety, increase life satisfaction, extend longevity, and improve health metrics like blood pressure and body mass index. Friendships between men—or bromances—can provide an effective buffer against stress, and can even be more emotionally satisfying than romantic relationships.  Those who don’t have strong social connections, meanwhile, have an elevated risk of heart disease and stroke, Type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety, addiction, and dementia. Some research suggests that loneliness is twice as harmful to physical and mental health as obesity. It’s concerning, then, that over the past few years, adult friendships have been on the decline, with men suffering the most: In one survey, 15% of men said they had no close friends at all, a fivefold increase since 1990. While many people assume it’s the number of friends that count, research indicates that quality is more important—and having even a small selection of close friends is a stronger predictor of happiness than having lots of casual connections. Plus, those who think friendships happen organically are lonelier five years later than those who understand that platonic bonds take work. Continued here

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