Dr. Laurie Santos is an expert on the science of happiness and the ways in which our minds lie to us about what makes us ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you were slightly skeptical on reading the title of this article, I would not blame you in the least. For those of us who have spent years in pursuit of happiness, and who have possibly fallen prey ...

Thought LeadersBruce Hood Professor of Developmental Psychology and Society University of Bristol March 20th is the UN International Day of Happiness. To commemorate the day, News Medical speaks to ...

The pursuit of happiness is one of the essential parts of the United States' distinctive foundation, but in wake of the worldwide mental health crisis, Harvard professor Arthur Brooks has shared his ...

This month, lead with self-compassion to meet your goals with more gentleness with daily tips from Greater Good Science ...

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 ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Discover how forgiveness reshapes the brain, eases the body, and helps us move forward with greater compassion and freedom. Summary: Forgiveness isn’t ...

Tools for promoting one’s sense of well-being can deliver a long lasting benefit if one continues to use them, according to a new study. Years after learning about such “science hacks” at the ...

Bruce Hood does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

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 ...