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·June 20, 2018·3 min read

Dogs Understand What’s Written All Over Your Face

A new study reports dogs use different parts of their brains to process negative and positive emotional cues in human facial expressions.

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·March 20, 2018·3 min read

Social Media Use at Age 10 May Reduce Adolescent Girls’ Wellbeing

A new study links increased time spent on social media by 10 year old girls to a decline in wellbeing at the age of 15.

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·March 13, 2018·3 min read

Is the Pursuit of Happiness Making You Unhappy?

A new study reports those who actively pursue happiness often feel as they don't have enough time in the day to achieve their goals, resulting in them feeling less happy.

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·December 21, 2017·4 min read

How Singing Your Heart Out Could Make You Happier

For those with anxiety and depression, singing in groups could make you happier, a new study reports.

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·September 8, 2017·3 min read

Scientists Find the Secret to Thriving

In order to thrive, researchers say, an individual sense of development and feeling as though you are succeeding in mastering something are key.

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·August 14, 2017·4 min read

Pepsi or Coke? Partner’s Choices Can Make You Miserable

Duke researchers report the brands your partners choose could impact your happiness.

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·August 14, 2017·3 min read

Secret to Happiness May Include More Unpleasant Emotions

Researchers report happiness is linked to feeling desired emotions, even when those emotions may be negative.

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·August 4, 2017·4 min read

Neural Link Between Generosity and Happiness Discovered

A new study reveals a neurobiological reason behind why we feel happy when we are being generous. Researchers discovered the connectivity between the temporal parietal junction and ventral striatum, an area of the brain associated with happiness, was enhanced in people who committed to generosity.

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·July 17, 2017·2 min read

Happiness Can Affect Physical Health

A new study reveals subjective well-being can have an influence on physical health.

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·May 21, 2017·5 min read

Why Bad Moods Can Be Good For You

Researchers say bad moods and sadness can be a useful and adaptive part of life, making it easier for us to cope with everyday situations and challenges.

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Featured Psychology

·May 10, 2017·3 min read

Do Red Smarties Really Make You Happier?

Contrary to popular belief, the color of a popular candy has no impact on happiness over other colors.

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·May 4, 2017·2 min read

Lessons From the Past on How to Be Happy

Researchers report a study from the 1930's could have positive implications for improving social well-being and happiness, if applied by policymakers.