Men More Vulnerable in Young Adult Relationships
Men are tough and women are emotional. Those are the prejudices one researcher from Wake Forest set out to challenge in a study of young…
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Positive Psychologists Identify 4 Strategies for Happiness
Leaders in the field of positive psychology have found several simple strategies that increase happiness including volunteering, smiling, laughter and gratitude. Simply volunteering on a…
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Good Government Means Happier Citizens
The happiness of the average person varies from country to country, and the variations can be both extreme and surprising. Recent research published in the…
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Fast Food and Soda Make Kids Fat, But Happy
Although fast food and soft drinks increase chances of children becoming obese, children who consume less of these known causes of obesity are more likely…
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Study Shows People Who Forgive Are Happier
Psychologist Frederic Luskin has discovered that people who forgive are happier and healthier. This was true even when the original transgression was severe, like adultery,…
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Are Taller People Happier?
According to a recent survey of 454,065 people as part of the daily polling in the Gallup-Healthways Index of Well-Being, it has been determined that…
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John Wooden Leaves Legacy of Applying Positive Psychology For Success
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden, who created a powerhouse at UCLA where he was head coach from 1948 until 1975, died Friday at the age…
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U.S. Army to Train Soldiers in Positive Psychology
The U.S. Army has hired a University of Pennsylvania expert in positive psychology to make soldiers happier. Professor Marty Seligman heads the $30 million Comprehensive…
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Introverted Children Suffer from Frequent Family Moves
Children whose families move frequently to new towns or neighborhoods may continue to suffer negative effects on happiness and life satisfaction as adults, according to…
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Study Reveals Link to Happiness and Old Age
The young may fear old age and the changes in appearance and health that it may bring, but recent research indicates that those who reach…
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Thoughts of Wealth May be Harmful to Happiness
The saying, “you can’t buy happiness” is an age-old bit of wisdom aimed at encouraging people to savor life’s little pleasures, but researchers might be…
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Time Spent Online Linked to Overall Happiness
With much recent maligning of the Internet by the media as a time-waster and possible source of addiction, new data emerges from the United Kingdom…
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East Meets West in Quest for Global Happiness
The Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a unique facility inspired by the message of peace spread by the Dalai…
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How to Overcome Heartbreak when you’re Addicted to your Ex
Breakups happen all the time, but for people who are codependent or addicted to relationships, the loss of a boyfriend or girlfriend can be devastating….
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Heal Your Broken Heart
Healing a broken heart can be one of life’s most difficult challenges; however, taking specific action can reduce the length of time it takes to overcome…
