What if one of the most well-supported factors for healthy ageing and longevity isn’t found in a prescription pad, but in helping people explore meaning and purpose in their lives? Recent long-term studies indicate that a sense of purpose may be as clinically relevant as other well-studied lifestyle factors, such as physical activity and managing chronic conditions. For those navigating the transitions of midlife and beyond — retirement, bereavement, unexpected health events, chronic illness, or caregiving — there is growing evidence that purpose matters and is associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases and mortality.