A study by University College London indicates that older people in England are currently happier than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers tracked 4,000 individuals aged 50 and up from 2012 to 2023, finding that while mental well-being declined during the pandemic, it rebounded significantly post-2021, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The study highlights the importance of social connections and resilience, although disparities exist among different age and socio-economic groups. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)