Name: Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life
Uploaded: 2022-07-20T14:26:27Z
Duration: 12 min 33 s
Description: Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life.

Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life.

Fun is not just child’s play or a way to fill free time, but a powerful ingredient for health and happiness. Real fun combines playfulness, connection, and flow, lighting people up from within and leaving memories as radiant as sunshine. Research shows that fun energizes, strengthens relationships, and even promotes physical well-being. Making fun a priority transforms not just mood, but also creativity and resilience.