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·May 17, 2024·5 min read

Distracted Eating Fuels Later Indulgence

Distractions during meals, such as watching videos or playing games, can lead to decreased enjoyment and satisfaction, triggering compensatory overconsumption of pleasurable activities later. This phenomenon, termed "hedonic compensation," suggests that individuals seek to fulfill their unmet enjoyment quota by indulging in other pleasurable activities.

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·September 14, 2023·4 min read

Chasing Hobbies Over Achievement Boosts Happiness

Individuals emphasizing freedom and hobbies experienced a boost in well-being, whereas those prioritizing achievement felt less happy. The research showed that valuing ‘hedonism’ and ‘self-direction’ led to increased happiness across India, Turkey, and the UK.

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·December 31, 2022·6 min read

Why Do We Like What We Like? The Neuroscience Behind the Objects That Please Us

Researchers say hedonic value isn't simply a biological and psychological mechanism, it's also vital for our survival.

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·July 27, 2020·4 min read

Hedonism Leads to Happiness

Pursuing hedonistic goals, such as taking time to yourself for relaxation or activities you enjoy, are essential, yet often neglected, for personal wellbeing.

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·August 21, 2019·4 min read

Why we remember our youth as one big hedonistic party

Were we as hedonistic as we remember as teens? Most likely not. Researchers look at how we recall memories of our past years and how our youthful experiences helped us form our current identities.

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·October 3, 2018·3 min read

Discovery of First Genetic Variants Associated with Meaning of Life

Researchers have identified two genetic variants for meaning in life and six genetic variants for happiness.

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·April 15, 2018·3 min read

Can Laughter Make Our Lives Better?

Researchers report humor can be good in certain situation, but its effectiveness depends on your end goals.

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·December 9, 2017·2 min read

People with Anhedonia Do Experience Pleasure, Just Not As Often

It is possible for those with anhedonia to enjoy experiences and feel pleasure, however, those with the disorder find it hard to maintain their positive emotions, a new study reports.