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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 18, 2019·4 min readMothers’ and babies’ brains ‘more in tune’ when mother is happyPositive interaction with direct eye contact between mother and infant enhances the ability to synchronize brain waves.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 29, 2019·5 min readNarcissism might be a dark trait but it can lower stress levels and reduce chances of depressionGrandiose narcissists are more likely to be "mentally tough", experience less stress, and are less prone to depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 17, 2019·3 min readThe happiest introverts may be extravertsIntroverts who alter their behavior to act more extraverted are happier and report improvements in overall well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 25, 2019·5 min readThe unbeatable lightness of beingFinding humor in life can help to improve happiness and reduce stress.Read More
