The importance of well-being is emphasised by the World Health Organization. Observational evidence suggests an association between higher subjective well-being, defined as a combination of life satisfaction and happiness, and better physical health and longevity. This is especially true for cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes, including cholesterol levels and extremes of body mass index (BMI).
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