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Why Bad Moods Are Good For You
Opinion Bad moods and sadness are a normal, and even a useful and adaptive part of being human, helping us cope with many everyday situations and challenges.
'Mona Lisa' Is Smiling, Really
Despite the intangible sadness that imbues the face of "Mona Lisa," she is unquestionably smiling, a new small study suggests.
Want to Know the Future? Most People Don't, Study Suggests
Despite the popularity of horoscopes, most people don't really want to know their futures, a new study from Europe suggests.
8 Things We Learned About Human Nature in 2016
This year, researchers have explored these questions and more, delivering fascinating insights into human nature. Here are eight of the most intriguing stories on human nature from this year.
Best & Worst States for Older Adults' Well-Being: The Full List
A new poll surveyed older Americans on several aspects of well-being.
Golden Years: Americans Get Happier in Older Age
There is an upside to aging: Older Americans tend to be happier, according to a new poll.
Drinking Beer May Help You Read Certain Emotions
There's one ability that might be enhanced after you down a beer.
No Groom, No Gloom: Never-Married Women Just as Happy
Once women hit age 60, those who are married and those who have never been married are equally happy, new research finds.
