Rethinking Happiness: New Research Challenges Global Perceptions
Finland is consistently ranked as the happiest country in the world. The basis for this is the annual World Happiness Report, which is based on…
Finland is consistently ranked as the happiest country in the world. The basis for this is the annual World Happiness Report, which is based on…
Smiling for just a split second makes people more likely to see happiness in expressionless faces, new University of Essex research has revealed. The study…
A groundbreaking study has shown that while we can learn how to be happy, lasting benefits are only achieved through consistent practice. The team behind…
Many Indigenous peoples and local communities around the world are leading very satisfying lives despite having very little money according to new research from the…
A commonly held belief is that pets contribute positively to individual well-being. However, recent research from Michigan State University indicates that while pet owners acknowledge…
Though people often anticipate more enjoyment from conversations than from smartphones, they don’t always follow that instinct. People seem to value social interactions over their…
A hobby is associated with reduced depressive symptoms and increased happiness, self-rated health, and life satisfaction in individuals aged 65 and above. This observation is…
An analysis of more than 400 samples sheds light on the progression of subjective well-being throughout a person’s life. When do people reach their peak…
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University have found a consistent correlation between higher incomes and increased happiness for the majority of people,…
A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that the perceptions of teens, particularly Black youth, about their lives may influence…
According to a new study, having a sense of purpose in life may have health benefits that are independent of race/ethnicity and gender. The study…
A study finds that older adults with regular activity routines perform better on cognitive tests and are typically happier. According to a recent study performed…
Deep Longevity has bridged the gap between the concepts of biological and psychological aging. According to the new aging clock, vulnerable mental health has a…
One in three young people say their mental health and wellbeing improved during COVID-19 lockdown measures, with potential contributing factors including feeling less lonely, avoiding…
A new equation shows how our happiness depends not only on what happens to us and how this compares to other people. The team developed…