Happiness

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Is 'lucky girl syndrome' trending on TikTok just old-school magical thinking?
By Lou Mudge published
The "lucky girl syndrome" trend may be another foray into the realm of magical thinking.

No Regrets: Why 'Letting Go' May Be Key to Happy Aging
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
Life regrets are tied to depression in older adults.

Happiness Is Partly Inherited
By Live Science Staff last updated
Happy people tend to have certain personality traits linked to genes.

Eating More Fruits & Veggies May Make You Happier
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated
Eating fruits and vegetables can make you healthier in the long run. But also, they may help you feel happier, in much less time.

Is There Actually Science Behind 'Dopamine Fasting'?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The trendy concept of 'dopamine fasting' actually finds its roots in established addiction therapies.

Wealthy Couple Gives UCLA $20 Million to Find the 'Antidote' to an Unkind World
By Nicoletta Lanese published
UCLA has established a new institute dedicated to studying and promoting kindness.

People Across the Globe Feeling More Sad, Stressed and in Pain Than Ever
By Rachael Rettner published
Worldwide, people's reports of negative emotions — including sadness, worry and stress — reached a record high in 2017, according to a new survey.

Why Denmark Is the Happiest Country
By Marie Helweg-Larsen published
The new World Happiness Report again ranks Denmark among the top three happiest of 155 countries surveyed – a distinction that the country has earned for seven consecutive years.
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