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30

Apr

Global happiness scale bottomed out on April 15
Researchers are using a random sample of 50 million tweets a day to gauge how happy people are on a daily basis.

Global happiness scale bottomed out on April 15

Researchers are using a random sample of 50 million tweets a day to gauge how happy people are on a daily basis.

24

Apr

Why parks pay off: Green space is good for happiness
People’s life satisfaction did improve when they moved to greener urban areas and decreased in urban spots where nature was out of sight.

Why parks pay off: Green space is good for happiness

People’s life satisfaction did improve when they moved to greener urban areas and decreased in urban spots where nature was out of sight.

01

Mar

The happiest U.S. state is…
Hawaiians are the happiest people in the nation, while West Virginia held its bottom spot with the lowest overall well-being.

The happiest U.S. state is…

Hawaiians are the happiest people in the nation, while West Virginia held its bottom spot with the lowest overall well-being.

23

Feb


 Tweets reveal the happiest U.S. cities 



The results are skewed a bit as ‘15 percent of online adults regularly use Twitter, and 18-29 year olds and minorities tend to be more highly represented’ on the site.

The results are skewed a bit as ‘15 percent of online adults regularly use Twitter, and 18-29 year olds and minorities tend to be more highly represented’ on the site.

27

Dec


 Nice kids are happier, more popular than bullies 



Researchers hope that findings will help reduce bullying in schools.

Researchers hope that findings will help reduce bullying in schools.

23

Oct

10 ways to do what you love for a livingFinding other entrepreneurs who have done it first is just one step working for something you’re passionate about.

10 ways to do what you love for a living
Finding other entrepreneurs who have done it first is just one step working for something you’re passionate about.

29

Jun

UN declares a day of universal joyThe International Day of Happiness can be observed in a range of ways, ‘including through education and public awareness activities.’

UN declares a day of universal joy
The International Day of Happiness can be observed in a range of ways, ‘including through education and public awareness activities.’

22

May

Why parents are happier than non-parentsParents are happier when they are caring for children than during other daily activities.

Why parents are happier than non-parents
Parents are happier when they are caring for children than during other daily activities.

27

Feb

Where are the happiest states?Across the country, well-being remained relatively unchanged since 2008, possibly reflecting the sluggish economy, according to Gallup.

Where are the happiest states?
Across the country, well-being remained relatively unchanged since 2008, possibly reflecting the sluggish economy, according to Gallup.

30

Jan

Why religion only makes some of us happyA recent study found that religion does indeed contribute to happiness, but only in cultures where religion is celebrated.

Why religion only makes some of us happy
A recent study found that religion does indeed contribute to happiness, but only in cultures where religion is celebrated.