Over 50s are happier now than before the pandemic, new study suggests

Laughing and smiling couple in their 50s standing together under lights.

While we continually think of ways to try and improve ourselves and our lives, new research suggests over 50s are actually happier now than in pre-Covid-19 times.

Thinking back on the Covid-19 pandemic is the last thing many people want to do, especially when considering how to be happier going forward. But for others, it can be a way to look back and reflect. That's exactly what new research from University College London has done with a study published in Aging and Mental Health comparing happiness levels pre- and post-pandemic.