The happiness we feel after a particular event or activity diminishes each time we experience that event, a phenomenon known as hedonic adaptation. But giving to others may be the exception to this rule, according to research ...
Dec 20, 2018
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For the first time, locations on the human genome have been identified that can explain differences between individuals in finding meaning in life. This is the result of research conducted with over 220,000 individuals by ...
Oct 4, 2018
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People who earn more money tend to experience more positive emotions focused on themselves, while people who earn less take greater pleasure in their relationships and ability to connect with others, according to research ...
Dec 18, 2017
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Happiness is not determined by childhood biological markers such as height or body fat, according to a team of European researchers involving UCL.
Sep 18, 2017
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If you want to go to your happy place, you need more than cash. A winter coat helps—and a sense of community.
Mar 20, 2017
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Happiness is a state of mind, the gurus say.
Jan 14, 2016
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For half a century, the accepted research on happiness has shown our lives on a U-shaped curve, punctuated by a low point that we've come to know as the "mid-life crisis". A number of studies have claimed over the years that ...
Jan 11, 2016
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There's good news for grumpy women: Being happy apparently has no effect on how long you might live.
Dec 10, 2015
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Japanese researchers have mapped out using MRI where happiness emerges in the brain. The study, published in Scientific Reports, paves the way for measuring happiness objectively—and also provides insights on a neurologically ...
Nov 20, 2015
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More sex may not always make you happier, according to new research published by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.
Nov 18, 2015
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