Why 47 is the age you hit peak happiness, according to science,
Are you truly happy?
If you’re 47 years old, the answer is likely yes.
A new survey has revealed that Brits reach their peak health and happiness at this age.
That’s good news for 47–year–old celebrities, including Kourtney Kardashian, James Corden, and Zoe Saldana – not to mention NASA astronaut Christina Koch, who recently flew around the moon.
The survey, commissioned by TePe, found that Brits feel fitter, happier and more confident than ever in their late 40s.
And according to Miranda Pascucci, Head of Clinical Education and Dental Therapist at TePe, this comes as a result of focusing on internal health over appearance.
‘As people get older, many begin to realise that health isn’t just about what’s visible,’ she explained.
‘It’s about how you feel and how well your body functions.’
Are you truly happy? If you’re 47 years old like Kourtney Kardashian and James Corden, the answer is likely yes
NASA astronaut Christina Koch, who recently flew around the moon, is 47 years old
For the survey, the experts quizzed 2,000 Brits about when they think health and happiness peaks in life.
The results revealed that nearly half (47 per cent) of over–40s say life gets healthier in later life because they finally understand their bodies better.
Others say they’re more conscious about their health and wellbeing, while 32 per cent say they’re more likely to buy healthier foods.
For many respondents, the wild days of partying and boozing are behind them by their 40s.
More than a quarter (28 per cent) said they party and drink far less than they did in their 20s and 30s, while 26 per cent said their children or grandchildren keep them on their toes.
What’s more, almost a third (35 per cent) said they care less about pleasing others and instead focus on their own wellbeing.
The news will come as a no surprise to many Brits, who regularly take to social media to express their happiness in their 40s.
TikToker @tammy.stylist said: ’40s hits you massively. Everyone sees it as such a bad thing, but I feel like my 40s has been so much better than my 30s.
The news will come as a no surprise to many Brits, who regularly take to social media to express their happiness in their 40s
‘I know who I am. I’ve got boundaries in place. I’ve got rid of all the bad apples.’
@self_care_with_emma added: ‘I think our 40s are maybe our best years.
‘We start to feel comfortable in our own skins, we don’t stress about the little things that used to worry us sick and we don’t care what other people think.’
And @rachaelpotash said: ’40 wasn’t the end of anything – it was the beginning of EVERYTHING.’
The news comes shortly after a survey of more than 2,000 Brits found that you’re seen as old from the age of 69.
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For the survey, Seven Seas quizzed thousands of British adults about when they think ageing really starts.
Previous studies have suggested that old age begins as early as 62.
However, the new findings indicate that Brits’ attitudes to age are shifting.
‘While we may be pushing the idea of ‘old’ further into the future, the data suggests many of us are still putting off the habits that help us age well,’ explained Donna Bartoli, Wellness Expert & Health Coach.
‘And if 69 really is the new ‘old’, then the time to look after our future health isn’t later, it’s now.’
