44 %
Yes, late
40s was
the worstREADERS’ BUZZ
Your views on the burning science topics of the month“SCIENCE IS STILL TEACHING
ME. IT’S NOT A CONCRETE
THING AND THIS IS ONE OF THE
REASONS WHY I’M IN LOVE
WITH IT. IT’S EVER-EVOLVING.”
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Last month we discussed a recent study that showed our
happiness tends to decrease towards midlife. We are
most miserable at age 47.2, with happiness steadily increasing
through our 50s and 60s. We asked our Facebook and Twitter
followers if they agreed with the study’s findings.AN ECONOMIST HAS FOUND WE
ARE MOST MISERABLE AT 47.
YEARS OLD. DO YOU AGREE?
28 %
No, late
40s was
the best!28 %
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