Happiness
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The Happiest States in the Country in 2015: Full List
By Tia Ghose published
Hawaiians may be the happiest and healthiest, while West Virginians reported the lowest sense of well-being in the country, a new survey reports.
Being Happy Doesn't Really Increase Your Life Span
By Rachael Rettner published
How happy you are doesn't seem to affect your risk of an early death, a new study from the United Kingdom suggests.
Teens Are Happier Than in the Past — Why Are Adults So Miserable?
By Stephanie Pappas published
The Best Countries for Older Adults
By Sara G. Miller published
See where your country ranks...
The Best Country to Live in If You're Over 60
By Sara G. Miller published
Switzerland topped the list as the best country for this group of people to live in.
The World's Happiest Countries (The List)
By Rachael Rettner published
A new report used interviews with more than 146,000 people around the world to rank 145 countries by the well being of their residents.
US Falls in World Happiness Rankings
By Rachael Rettner published
Panama tops the ranking of the world's happiest countries for the second year in a row, according to a new report.
When More Sex Can Make You Less Happy
By Laura Geggel published
If you're looking for a boost in happiness, having more sex may not be your best bet. New research suggests that upping the frequency of sex can make individuals less happy under some circumstances.
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