Happiness

Happiness Mental Health

Happiness levels have fallen in the U.S., and though Americans say therapy has benefits, many aren't receiving it

Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness

Positive Psychology Schools

Is social media harmful to teens' mental health? Not necessarily, study finds

Social Media Mental Health

At what age are people usually happiest? New research offers surprising clues

Happiest Age

Relationship resiliency: A key to staying happy, and healthy, amid stress

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Discussing mutual strengths can improve parent-teen communication

Parent-teen communication

Gardening can make people just as happy as a fancy dinner, study finds

Gardening happiness study

Loving relationships form a strong foundation for men seeking a healthy lifestyle

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Happiness is the X-factor in your health

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Spending time in city parks puts you in a good mood, study says

Urban parks elevate mood

A quick trick to naturally boost your mood? Smile, researchers say

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Gift giving sustains happiness over time, research finds

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Beat the blues this season: 5 tips for fending off holiday depression

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Here's what you need to know about 'Coorie,' the Scottish practice of achieving happiness

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Take Yale University's 'Science of Well-Being' class for free online

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Is the desire for happiness making us miserable?

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Stay true to yourself, and avoid those social media pitfalls

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Dealing with a boss from hell? Find your inner warrior

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Happiness and sadness really are contagious, study suggests

The secret to chronic happiness as you age

There is one way, research shows, that money could buy you happiness

Study: Philadelphia ranked one of the unhappiest places to live in 2017

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Mindful Mondays

Harvard study finds strong link between gratitude and happiness

Happy holiday? Research shows that all vacations are not equal

National study has folks in Chester County smiling

Festival: The science of almost everything, including cookies

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Smelling a happy person's body odor will make you happier

Habits that are crippling your productivity, happiness

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Sleep Apnea Alzheimer's

Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease

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Choosing safe toys: Tips for parents and caregivers

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Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

Teen Drug Use

Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

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The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

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Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression

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