Kira M. Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good. Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, ...

But June Gruber’s teaching, which recently won a Cogswell Award for Inspirational Instruction, doesn’t mean she shows students the path to unmitigated joy; on the contrary, the science of emotional ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diets high in these foods, often loaded with refined sugars and additives, can affect energy, mood, and overall health over ...

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 ...

WENT WRONG LATER IN SPORTS NEW TONIGHT, THE WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT SHOWS THAT THE U.S. HAS FALLEN OUT OF THE TOP 20 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE REPORT WAS PUBLISHED IN 2012. HAPPINESS FELL SHARPLY ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new version of the popular BODY WORLDS exhibition made its North American Museum debut at the Science Museum of Virginia this week. On May, 23, the BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of ...

This month, cultivate everyday courage and lasting resilience with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center.

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 ...