FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·April 13, 2021·6 min readAt What Age Are People Usually Happiest? New Research Offers Surprising CluesStudy reveals those in the throws of "established adulthood", that is to say, those between the ages of 30 - 45, report better life satisfaction.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 26, 2021·3 min readSeeking Happiness During Challenging Times May Leave You More Stressed and Less FulfilledIn times of uncertainly, the pursuit of happiness may not have positive results, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 19, 2021·4 min readHappiness Can Be LearnedAn intensive retreat program that exposes people to neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, helps improve positive emotion while reducing stress, anxiety, and negative emotions.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 8, 2021·4 min readHappiness Really Does Come for FreeMoney really may not be the key to happiness, according to a new study. Researchers found people who live in societies where money plays a limited role tend to lead a happier life.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 4, 2021·3 min readFrequent Travel Could Make You 7% HappierPeople who frequently travel more than 75 miles from home report being 7% happier than those who travel infrequently, or who don't travel at all.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 21, 2020·8 min readHow to Be Happier in 2021What and how you contribute to the world could be key to happiness in 2021.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 9, 2020·4 min readHow You Measure Happiness Depends on Where You LiveThe meaning of "happiness" varies greatly, depending on where in the world a person lives.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 23, 2020·4 min readHappiness and the Evolution of Brain SizeStudy reveals a new role for serotonin in the development of the human neocortex. Serotonin acts cell-extrinsically as a growth factor for basal progenitors in the developing neocortex. Researchers report placenta-driven serotonin likely contributed to the evolutionary expansion of the neocortex in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 30, 2020·3 min readBreastfeeding Hormones Make Mothers HappierBreastfeeding mothers with higher levels of oxytocin show more enhanced positive recognition of adult faces. The findings shed light on how oxytocin may support both continued nurturing behaviors and affects general social cognition of other adults.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 27, 2020·4 min readHedonism Leads to HappinessPursuing hedonistic goals, such as taking time to yourself for relaxation or activities you enjoy, are essential, yet often neglected, for personal wellbeing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 23, 2020·3 min readA furry social robot can reduce pain and increase happinessOne hour long session with a cuddly seal-like social robot increased happiness, boosted oxytocin levels, and reduced pain in adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 26, 2020·4 min readConnectedness to nature makes children happierConnectedness to nature makes children happier due to their tendency to perform sustainable and pro-ecological behaviors.Read More