quality of life
noun phrase
: overall enjoyment of life : general well-being
… the male characters on the show not only have a better chance of survival; they're also more likely to improve their quality of life through friendship.—
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: the degree to which a person or group is healthy, comfortable, and able to enjoy the activities of daily living
Migraine is a common disorder that can severely affect patients' quality of life and daily function. —New England Journal of Medicine
—often hyphenated when used before another noun New England Journal of Medicine A number of recent surveys have identified noise as New York City's greatest quality-of-life issue. —Tom Vanderbilt
—abbreviation QOL
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Experts say aging in place successfully requires early planning – from home design to social support – to maintain safety, independence and quality of life.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The Alzheimer’s Poetry Project has been using poetry to improve the quality of life for people with dementia for more than two decades.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The breakthrough retron therapy from Buffington, Finkelstein, and their colleagues will join the above efforts to reduce suffering, lower medical costs through curing instead of treating diseases, and increase the length and quality of life.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
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Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The Alzheimer’s Poetry Project has been using poetry to improve the quality of life for people with dementia for more than two decades.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The breakthrough retron therapy from Buffington, Finkelstein, and their colleagues will join the above efforts to reduce suffering, lower medical costs through curing instead of treating diseases, and increase the length and quality of life.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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