At 100 years old, Ralph Young knows quite a bit about what it takes to lead a long and happy life, even amid hardship and when faced with the unexpected. In 1943, Young, just 18 at the time, enlisted ...

No, really. Think about that for a moment, if you can break away from your responsibilities, anxieties and burdens. Putting all that aside, are you happy? That's a version of what we asked the USA ...

The transition from college to adult life is treacherous, and this is nowhere more visible than among new college graduates in their first real jobs. A few years ago, I took it upon myself to start ...

I’m particularly aware of this because my daughter Eliza is graduating from high school in two weeks. The days are long, but the years are short. I’m trying to hold back the urge to follow her around ...

Dear Eric: I guess I’m tired of reading all the problems people have with their marriages or children or coworkers. Here’s my problem: none. How do I stay engaged, feel completely fulfilled and happy ...

Joy, who lives at The Fernes in Fareham, offered her reflections during a recent interview.