happiness
I asked people all around the world if they were happy — pretty much everyone said the same thing
June 17, 2024 | 8:57amA filmmaker from Connecticut has become a TikTok sensation after traveling extensively to gauge global levels of contentment.
I'm a doctor, this is the unhappiest age to be alive
May 22, 2024 | 11:43amAre you noticing a shift in your mood as you (and your children) get older? There's a good reason for that.
The average person enjoys over 100 extraordinary days a year
May 21, 2024 | 6:53pmA third of your month is bound to be ‘extraordinary,’ according to a new study.
McDonald's adds sad option to replace Happy Meal smile
May 16, 2024 | 9:57amNo need to turn that frown upside down.
4 morning habits to ditch for a happier day — and 5 to do instead
May 1, 2024 | 5:39pmNot a morning person? Here's how to change that.
Does drinking more water make you happier?
March 21, 2024 | 3:14pmThe survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that, on average, respondents find happiness in small things about eight times per day, adding up to just under 60 per week.
Gen Z is already having a 'mid-life crisis' — US Surgeon General warns social media is to blame
March 21, 2024 | 9:31am"What���s happening in social media is the equivalent of having children in cars that have no safety features and driving on roads with no speed limits. It is insane if...
Finland is the world's happiest country, US drops to all-time low
March 20, 2024 | 9:19amThis year is the first since the report first launched 20 years ago that the US didn't fall in the top 20 happiest countries.
Equinox myths debunked — from eggs to equal night and daylight
March 19, 2024 | 9:09amBecause the spring equinox equates to the first match strike of fiery Aries season, there's plenty of smoke around the myth and meaning of this day of days.
These are the happiest cities in America to call home
February 27, 2024 | 4:28pmA WalletHub report has ranked the 20 happiest cities in the US, showing a stark contrast between the satisfaction levels on the East versus West Coast.
I'm a psychologist from Finland, the world's 'happiest country' — here's our secret
February 14, 2024 | 10:05pmCommunity matters.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to a financial therapist
January 31, 2024 | 10:53pmFirst, uncouple your self-worth from your bank balance.
Green tea is known for its health benefits — but it can also make you happier
January 19, 2024 | 3:21pmResearch has shown the positive quali-teas of the drink, such as reducing the risk of fatal heart disease and stroke. But it can reportedly act as a mood booster, too.
'New mayor' and '1 million Bugattis' among wishes overflowing Times Square Wishing Wall
December 23, 2023 | 10:03amPeople are stopping at the Wishing Wall in Times Square to scrawl their hopes for 2024 on the confetti released after the ball drops on Dec. 31.
Want to live longer? Moving to these 'Blue Zone' states could add years to your life
December 11, 2023 | 8:19pmResearchers analyzed reports of depression and anxiety, the prevalence of religion, quality of sleep, physical activity, and other factors.
Surprise: Capitalism makes people happier and more giving
December 3, 2023 | 8:17pmYou must be lonely. The media say loneliness is everywhere in America.
One European city plans to solve loneliness epidemic by having residents simply do this
November 21, 2023 | 9:24pmA city in northern Sweden where the sun barely shines all winter long has come up with a simple way of connecting lonely residents.
10 unhappiest states list reveals some surprises
September 25, 2023 | 9:42pmRed, white and very, very blue.
Why you feel happier in summer and how to keep the mood boost year-round
July 24, 2023 | 4:53pmSpending time outside in the sun can cause a huge boost to moods
Why Finland is the world's happiest country: contest winner
July 2, 2023 | 3:28pm"Everything seemed like a natural way of being," and people avoided "unnecessary wants or needs," the British "happiness masterclass" student said.