Happiness:
The Happiness section brings you health articles, books and more on Happiness and other related subjects.
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Oct 28th, 2009
A new analysis shows that being married with children promotes happiness and satisfication in life. Dr. Luis Angeles has found that having children can lead to happiness, and that having more children can lead to even greater happiness. However, for unmarried individuals, children can have a negative impact.
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Oct 7th, 2009
Remaining positive and finding ways to remain engaged in life are important for health. The benefits of laughter, “life force”, and joyfulness are well studied. Taking time each day for a good hearty laugh has a variety of health benefits that are well researched. Individuals who are socially active have been found to live longer. Scientists have also found that happiness is infectious.
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Aug 11th, 2009
Having a positive attitude is linked to being heart healthy for women, according to a new study at the University of Pittsburgh. Optimism is beneficial for women. Being happy and enjoying life decreases the incidence of heart disease and the likelihood of dying.
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May 2nd, 2009
Winning mega millions in the lottery may or may not lead to happiness and health, though everyone dreams of being a winner in the lottery. Happiness is essential for good health. Does being a winner of mega millions in the lottery promote happiness and good health? Some studies suggest not.
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Mar 14th, 2009
Todd Kashdan, associate professor of psychology at George Mason University says that gratitude is one of the best ways to remain happy and healthy. Kashdan also finds that women are more successful than men when it comes to feeling grateful. The result is greater happiness when compared to men.
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Jan 12th, 2009
Thinking that we have a limited amount of time remaining to participate in an activity makes us appreciate the activity that much more and motivates us to make the most of it.
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Jan 8th, 2009
New study suggests spirituality, not religious practices, determine the level of child happiness.
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Dec 31st, 2008
Research confirms that if you create more happiness in your everyday life, you're more likely to get that new job, spend less, attract friendships and be healthier.
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Dec 15th, 2008
Researchers have found that “happiness” is not the result solely of a cloistered journey filled with individually tailored self-help techniques.
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Dec 5th, 2008
Harvard scientists, in conjunction with researchers from the Department of Political Science California have teamed up to let us know that happiness is infectious, much like a disease. The object of the study was to find out if happiness spreads, and whether or not your friends can pass on happiness to their friends.