Happiness

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Does Having Children Make People Happier?

By Tia Ghose published

Whether or not couples have children doesn't seem to make a dent in whether they are satisfied with their lives, new research suggests.

Human Behavior
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Smile Secrets: 5 Things Your Grin Reveals About You

By Stephanie Pappas published

Wellbeing
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Smile Secrets: 5 Things Your Grin Reveals

By Stephanie Pappas published

Human Behavior
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The Happiest Country in The World Is ...

By Tia Ghose published

Where do you think the United States falls on the world happiness report? Canada? Denmark? You may be surprised.

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The Happiest (and Saddest) Countries

By Live Science Staff published

Can you guess where the United States falls on the list of happiest countries? What about Canada? Denmark? Read on.

Human Behavior
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Does Happiness Increase As We Get Older?

By Fred Cicetti published

Ageing
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Moods and Booze: Alcohol's Effects Different in Men and Women

By Lauren Cox published

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5 Ways Relationships Are Good for Your Health

By Iris Tse published

Who knew being in a relationship could help you live longer? Check out 5 ways relationships can better your health.

Relationships
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Social Butterflies May Have Hidden Depression, Especially if Older

By Amanda Chan published

Friends and relatives have trouble seeing extroverts as sad and depressed.

Wellbeing
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Why Older Adults Are Happier

By Rachael Rettner published

Older adults may be better able to deal with negative emotions like anger and anxiety.

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