Tag: happiness

Study suggests how much people earn is associated with how they experience happiness

From the American Psychological Association press release: People who earn more money tend to experience more positive emotions focused on themselves, while people who earn less take greater pleasure in… Read more »

Study suggests optimists and happy people are healthier overall

From the University of Michigan press release: Research shows that optimists and happy people are healthier overall, enjoying lower blood pressure and less depression and anxiety, among other measures. However,… Read more »

Study suggests short nature intervention can bring out the best in people

From the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus press release: Is it any wonder that most happiness idioms are associated with nature? Happy as a pig in muck, happy as a… Read more »

Study suggests cultural context may affect link between positive emotions and health

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Positive emotions are often seen as critical aspects of healthy living, but new research suggests that the link between emotion and health outcomes… Read more »

Researchers crack the smile, describing three types by muscle movement

From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release: The smile may be the most common and flexible expression, used to reveal some emotions, cover others and manage social interactions that have kept… Read more »