Older People Are Happier, Study Says

We’re not just getting older. We’re getting happier.

That’s according to the World Happiness Report, which came out last week and found that people over 45 are generally happier than people in their 20s and 30s — and the gap is widening.

The researchers have been tracking this shift for years, and the picture keeps getting clearer: Older adults aren’t winding down, and they feel better about life than ever.

That’s because:

• We get better at filtering out negativity
• Younger folks are less happy than they used to be, possibly because of social media.
• Globally, positive emotions are more frequent among people over 60 than they were 20 years ago.

People who stay active, connected, and invested in themselves age well in every sense.

Stay fit. Stay strong.