Good Health Needs A Sense Of Purpose!

A person’s “sense of purpose” declines leading up to and following a diagnosis of dementia or cognitive decline, according to a new study. “Purpose in life is the feeling that one’s life is goal-oriented and has direction. It is an important component of well-being,” said Dr. Angelina Sutin, lead author of the study published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Network Open. Sutin is a professor of behavioral sciences and social medicine at the Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. Researchers now know a sense of purpose is an important factor of good health across adulthood. (CNN) Recent surveys have revealed that 60% of Americans are lonely. I wonder how many of all those lonely people don’t have a “sense of purpose?” If you are lonely, adopt a “sense of purpose!” We need you to make this world a better place! If not today, when?