happiness

Can Exercise Cure Depression and Anxiety?

May 9, 2016

At the age of 16, Heather Troupe received a diagnosis of chronic severe depression and a prescription for an antidepressant. Eight years and 20 pounds later, she was sleeping [...]

1 Minute of All-Out Exercise May Have Benefits of 45 Minutes of Moderate Exertion

May 3, 2016

For many of us, the most pressing question about exercise is: How little can I get away with? The answer, according to a sophisticated new study of interval training, may be [...]

Not Losing Fat? Sometimes Food is NOT to Blame

April 19, 2016

Losing fat and getting fit can feel frustrating especially when you are expending the energy and not seeing results. Other factors could be at play here and it will be [...]

9 Small Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Get Smarter

April 6, 2016

Most people make a conscious effort to improve their physical health, yet few think about what they can do to help boost the health of their brain. Just as you can eat [...]

The Four Keys to Well-Being

March 24, 2016

Well-being is a skill. All of the work that my colleagues and I have been doing leads inevitably to this central conclusion. Well-being is fundamentally no different than [...]

How To Be Happy: 5 Secrets Backed By Research

March 15, 2016

We all wanna be happier, right? Thing is, depression is at epic levels. More people are unhappy and they’re getting miserable at an even younger age. From Happier: Learn [...]

Blueberries, the Well-Known Super Fruit, Could Help Fight Alzheimer’s

March 15, 2016

The blueberry, already labeled a ‘super fruit’ for its power to potentially lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, also could be another weapon in the war [...]

7 Crazy Mistakes We Make In The Pursuit Of Happiness

February 9, 2016

Let’s face it. Every time you turn around, you find new advice on being happy. Books promising to reveal the true secret of happiness. Blog posts telling you, [...]

Here Are 7 Things That Will Make You Happier in 7 Seconds

February 1, 2016

Think about something you love. Imagine how you would feel if you lost it. Now be happy you have it. Research shows savoring has powerful affects on well-being. Take a nap. [...]

How to Supercharge Your Brain By Drinking Butter