http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. (HealthDay)—Performing small acts of kindness and gratitude can make people happier, researchers believe, but how this occurs is more of a puzzle. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-kindness-happier.html Psychology & Psychiatry Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:10:01 EST news278262952 Spouses and other romantic partners often complain about feeling unappreciated, and a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests poor sleep may play a hidden role. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-poor-romantic-partners-unappreciated.html Psychology & Psychiatry Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:30:01 EST news277736652 Before we eat Thanksgiving dinner at my house, along with saying grace, each of the 20 or so people at the table takes a turn lighting a candle and expressing gratitude. The appreciation can be lighthearted - for mashed potatoes or a day off from school. Or the thankfulness may be accompanied by a heavy heart - for the memories of a loved one recently passed. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-state-gratitude-vital-well-being.html Psychology & Psychiatry Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:30:01 EST news272803829 Anyone who trains character strengths increases their sense of well-being, a large-scale study conducted by a team of psychologists from the University of Zurich has concluded. It proved for the first time that this kind of training works. The largest impact was evident in training the strengths "curiosity," "gratitude," "optimism," "humor," and "enthusiasm." http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-character-strengths-happy.html Psychology & Psychiatry Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:47:10 EST news258889605 (Medical Xpress) -- Comparing yourself to others with the same health problem can influence your physical and emotional health, according to researchers who conducted a qualitative synthesis of over 30 studies focusing on the relationship between social comparisons and health. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-health-impacts.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:14:07 EST news247832027 (AP) -- Count your blessings this Thanksgiving. It's good for you. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-psychological-outlook.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:50:01 EST news241198492