Mayflower Blog

Can warm surroundings spark closer friendships? Does your outlook improve in a room with a view? Possibly, yes. Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, and scientific research suggests our surroundings can shape our lives more than we think. “Buildings and cities can affect our mood and well-being,” writes Michael Bond for the BBC….

“Intellectual stimulation is like physical exercise. To stay healthy, you need both,” says Dr. Rita Bornstein, former president of Rollins College and a resident at The Mayflower. It’s a lesson we can all benefit from: While formal schooling may be well behind you, education doesn’t have to be. Science supports the idea that humans are…