Happiness
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Find Out Where Your Country Ranks on the Happiness Index (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
A United Nations study shows that the United States ranks 15th in happiness.

The Happiest Countries in The World
By Laura Geggel published
Paraguay is the happiest country in the world, according to a 2014 Gallup poll of people in 143 countries.

The 10 Happiest Countries Are All in Latin America
By Laura Geggel published
For the first time in a decade, the top 10 happiest countries in the world are all in Latin America, according to the 2014 Gallup Positive Experience Index.

Hit the Sack! People Who Get a Good Night's Sleep Are Happier
By Rachael Rettner published
People's happiness appears to be closely linked with how much sleep they get.

You're Using More Happy Words Than Sad Words, and So Is Everybody Else (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
A study finds that language is skewed toward happy words.

Why Smiling Too Much May Be Bad for You
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Sometimes a smile could backfire and make a person feel worse, suggests a new study showing that people who grin a lot even though they are feeling down may see a dip in well-being.

Happiness Equation Reveals Key to Cheery Life
By Becky Oskin published
By studying how people respond to recent events in their lives, researchers have developed a mathematical formula that can predict individuals' happiness.
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