Happiness

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What does it take for people to flourish?

By Victor Counted, Byron R. Johnson, Tyler J. VanderWeele published

OPINION A global study seeks insights into what helps people feel happy, healthy and satisfied — and what holds them back.

OPINION
Two people bike up a mountain

'I'm as happy as I've ever been in my life': Why some people feel happiness near death

By Mattias Tranberg published

A palliative care researcher explains how death can help people appreciate life.

Human Behavior
Teenager in counselling.

Can faking a smile make you feel happier?

By Tyler Santora published

Lab research often gives one answer about whether smiling can make you feel happier, but does that translate to the real world?

Mind
young woman with dyed blonde hair and a bright red shirt sits in front of a laptop; her eyes are closed and her fingers are crossed, as if she's making a wish. In one hand, she holds a cell phone.

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.

Psychology
an older couple on vacation.

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.

Wellbeing
happy mom and daughter

Happiness Is Partly Inherited

By Live Science Staff last updated

Happy people tend to have certain personality traits linked to genes.

Genetics
A woman eats a salad

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.

Food & Diet
neurons exchanging neurotransmitters at a synapse

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.

Wellbeing
People volunteering to pack food in paper bags

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.

Psychology
Young business man sitting in depression with hand on head / Shutterstock.com

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.

Wellbeing
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