
What do Denmark, Costa Rica, and Singapore have in common? Their people feel secure, have a sense of purpose, and enjoy lives that minimize stress and maximize joy. Here’s how they do it. BYDAN BUETTNER November 2022 issuePHOTOGRAPHS BYCORY RICHARDS ANDMATTHIEU PALEYDENMARKThese young men leap from a 16-foot-high diving platform into Copenhagen’s harbor. A built environment that invites physical activity helps explain why Danes have among