As clinicians delivering health care, we are very good at treating disease but often not as
good at treating the person. The focus of our attention has been on the specific physical …

Myocardial interstitial fibrosis contributes to left ventricular dysfunction leading to the
development of heart failure. Basic research has provided abundant evidence for the …

Background: The American Heart Association recently published an updated algorithm for
quantifying cardiovascular health (CVH)—the Life's Essential 8 score. We quantified US …

Black women in the United States have experienced substantial improvements in health
during the last century, yet health disparities persist. These health disparities are in large …

There has been a call to action from much of the community to urgently investigate stress
and well-being during the global health crisis instigated by COVID-19. This study seeks to …

Background Increasing evidence suggests that psychological well-being (PWB) is
associated with lower disease and mortality risk, and may be enhanced with relatively low …

Policy Points Several intergovernmental organizations (Organisation for Economic Co‐
operation and Development, World Health Organization, United Nations) are urging …

Accumulating evidence shows that a higher sense of purpose in life is associated with lower
risk of chronic conditions and premature mortality. Health behaviors might partially explain …

The mental well-being of children and adults is shockingly poor. Marc Brackett, author of
Permission to Feel, knows why. And he knows what we can do." We have a crisis on our …

This edited volume focuses on both conceptual and practical challenges in measuring well-
being. Leveraging insights across diverse disciplines, including psychology, economics …