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What Age Are We Happiest?

In our 80s, research shows

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 3, 2011 2:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – Wait a second before you buy that "over the hill" cake for your buddy's 40th birthday: Research shows that satisfaction and optimism actually increase after we reach middle age, and peak as late as our 80s. Why? Responsibilities ease, maturity increases, and we are...   Read full story »

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