Be Happier: Spend More Money on Others
A round-up of recent research finds spending money on others can satisfy basic psychological needs and boost happiness.
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Bike Lanes in Gomorrah
Armed with happiness studies, a new book makes a hedonistic case for virtuous urbanism.
Artists Report High Job Satisfaction
New research from Europe finds those in creative professions are relatively low-paid, more likely to be unemployed—and robustly satisfied with their work.
Forget What You’ve Heard: Money Can Definitely Bring You Happiness
New data show that when it comes to happiness, you can never be too rich.
Not Happy? That’s Predictable
A new study shows that a number of factors influence unhappiness levels, while happiness isn't so clear cut.
Sense of Purpose Strengthens Immune System
A new study finds that, on a genetic level, all happiness is not created equal.
Grandparents Hate Living With Kids
Despite the growing number of multigenerational homes and efforts by researchers to prove otherwise, grandparents do not enjoy living with children.
Embracing the Economics of Happiness
Vermont tries out an alternative to GDP for gauging society's progress.
Extroverts Live Happier Lives
New research from the U.K. finds extroverted young adults were likely to be satisfied with their lives 40 years later.