In a recent study published in the leading medical journal Lancet, researchers from Yale and Oxford universities found that people who exercise regularly are markedly happier than people who don’t, even if they have less income. Income seems to have less of an impact on happiness than previously thought. The researchers also found that more and more exercise was not associated with more and more happiness. For the most potent effect on happiness, the “sweet spot” was exercising 3 days a week for 30-60 minutes.
What makes people happier than money?
Dr. Daniel Thomas, DO, MS
Dr. Thomas is a highly regarded and sought-after physician whose medical expertise has been shaped by extensive education and refined over 39 years of clinical practice. His work centers on the science of metabolic medicine, longevity, and finding and addressing the measurable cancer drivers that standard oncology leaves unexamined. His strength lies in his scientific curiosity, creative and analytical thinking, and practical application of cutting-edge research. Despite the demands of a busy medical practice, Dr. Thomas devotes 20–30 hours a week outside the office to reviewing the latest scientific literature and consulting with leading scientists to identify promising treatments. He shares his evidence-based insights at ThomasHealthBlog.com and in his forthcoming book, “Healthier After 50: A Smarter Path to Aging Well,” which will distill decades of clinical wisdom into a practical guide for living healthier, happier, and longer. Dr. Thomas can be reached at info@healthyandstrong.com.