What do happy people know that others don't? Vanessa Van Edwards, author of Human Lie Detection and Body Language 101, stopped by to uncover patterns of joy and help all of us become happier. Read ...

A study out of the US found that gratitude is one of the greatest contributing factors to overall happiness. But how do you define happiness? The researchers defined happiness as a feeling of positive ...

Pursuing happiness may actually make you more miserable. In fact, research shows that pursuing happiness for the sake of it makes people more at risk for a host of mental health challenges, said ...

June Gruber’s Science of Happiness course doesn’t map the way to unmitigated joy; on the contrary, the science of emotional wellness is more nuanced, and her students are sharing this message outside ...

In their review, Dunn and Folk said recent changes in the way scientists conduct research have led their team to re-examine previous work in the field of psychology. Around 2011, scientists faced a ...

The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee recently hosted an event called “The Science of Happiness,” featuring Sonja Lyubomirsky ...

RICHMOND, Va. — What makes you happy? Is it the rich taste of chocolate, the serenity of a long walk on the beach or the rush of skateboarding? No matter what brings you joy, the impact of happiness ...

As you're spending more time at home and working to stay sane during the coronavirus pandemic, you might be able to find solace in Yale University's mega-popular "happiness" course, which is available ...

This month, explore how giving back can spark joy and nourish your spirit with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center.

Although happiness can feel like an amorphous concept, science has explored key pieces of the experience, such as which choices, activities, and mindsets lead to fulfillment, common misunderstandings ...