Happiness

A palliative care researcher explains how death can help people appreciate life.

Lab research often gives one answer about whether smiling can make you feel happier, but does that translate to the real world?

The "lucky girl syndrome" trend may be another foray into the realm of magical thinking.

Life regrets are tied to depression in older adults.

Happy people tend to have certain personality traits linked to genes.

Eating fruits and vegetables can make you healthier in the long run. But also, they may help you feel happier, in much less time.

The trendy concept of 'dopamine fasting' actually finds its roots in established addiction therapies.

UCLA has established a new institute dedicated to studying and promoting kindness.

Worldwide, people's reports of negative emotions — including sadness, worry and stress — reached a record high in 2017, according to a new survey.

The new World Happiness Report again ranks Denmark among the top three happiest of 155 countries surveyed – a distinction that the country has earned for seven consecutive years.