Tag: Happiness
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Your brain activity changes based on emotions caused by music, MRI scans show
A new study finds researchers can actually tell if a person is hearing happy or sad music based on the activity going on in certain regions of the brain.
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Young adults who spend 5+ hours daily on social media much more likely to be depressed
For children and young adults alike, it can sometimes seem like their smartphones are a part of their bodies. While younger people aren’t the only ones who can develop an addiction to surfing social media all day, a new study finds it can have a serious impact on their mental health.
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How Mindfulness Can Improve Relationships
New research shows how 10 minutes of mindfulness can help a relationship.
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What’s Your Purpose? Finding A Sense Of Meaning In Life Is Linked To Health
Having a purpose in life, whether building guitars or swimming or volunteer work, affects your health, researchers found. It even appeared to be more important for decreasing risk of death than exercising regularly.
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Positive outlook predicts less memory decline
A new study published in the journal Psychological Science found that people who feel enthusiastic and cheerful — what psychologists call “positive affect” — are less likely to experience memory decline as they age.
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Acting spontaneously might be the key to happiness
The average American makes 6,709 spontaneous decisions every year, according to new research. And is acting spontaneously the key to happiness?
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Back To Basics: Children Are Happier When Connected To Nature
Spending more time outside promotes more sustainable and environmentally-friendly behavior in children.
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Warmth and Competence — Don’t blame the messenger — unless it’s all stats and no story
People rely on two qualities in particular when forming impressions of someone: warmth and competence. Warmth is defined as being friendly, helpful and trustworthy, while competence relates to ability, intelligence and skill.
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