Happiness
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Teens Are Happier Than in the Past — Why Are Adults So Miserable?
By Stephanie Pappas published

The Best Countries for Older Adults
By Sara G. Miller published
See where your country ranks...

The Best Country to Live in If You're Over 60
By Sara G. Miller published
Switzerland topped the list as the best country for this group of people to live in.

The World's Happiest Countries (The List)
By Rachael Rettner published
A new report used interviews with more than 146,000 people around the world to rank 145 countries by the well being of their residents.

US Falls in World Happiness Rankings
By Rachael Rettner published
Panama tops the ranking of the world's happiest countries for the second year in a row, according to a new report.

When More Sex Can Make You Less Happy
By Laura Geggel published
If you're looking for a boost in happiness, having more sex may not be your best bet. New research suggests that upping the frequency of sex can make individuals less happy under some circumstances.

This Country Is the Happiest in the World
By Laura Geggel published
The happiest country in the world isn't in the tropics, and rather than sunshine and beautiful beaches it is known for snowy peaks and delicious chocolate.
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