Listening to Morrissey Can Put a Smile on Your Face
For many of us, listening to sad music is enjoyable—even uplifting. By Nathan Collins John Cusack as Rob…
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Here’s a Reason to Smile: Happy People Live Longer
New research finds happier people live longer, on average, while angry ones are more likely to die early.
From Sadness to Anxiety: The Emotional Legacy of Sandy Hook
New research suggests that the further we are from a tragedy, either geographically or in time, the more we tend to think about it in abstract terms.
For Some, Sad Music Can Bring Happiness
New research suggests that music can lift you out of a funk—if you can truly immerse yourself in its beauty.
John McEnroe and the Sadness of Greatness
On "the only player in the history of the game to go berserk and play better tennis" and the emotional risk inherent in the athlete’s quest for perfection.