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10/03/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The scent of health and happiness: Why you should start smelling your coffee

The benefits of drinking coffee are well-known and many. But what about smelling it? As it turns out, your daily cup of joe isn’t just good to drink: simply taking a whiff can be beneficial, too. Perk yourself up with a cup The scent of freshly brewed coffee is a truly soothing aroma. In fact, […]

08/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Service dogs help military veterans with PTSD

There is no doubt that dogs are man’s best friend. The results of a new study suggest that dogs can also be the best therapists for our traumatized soldiers. In an article on Psychology Today, researchers reported that veterans who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) enjoy better physiological and psychological health if […]

08/16/2018 / By Ralph Flores

It’s all a matter of perspective: Finding common ground in a divided world

People, for the most part, like interacting with other people – a detail that Aristotle had already pointed out more than 2,000 years ago. This behavior, he added, is the foundation of human relationships, and even society as a whole. However, as a person builds a relationship with another person (be it romantic or a […]

08/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Known as the “bliss molecule”, anandamide is a natural way to stimulate a sense of happiness

You probably have not heard of anandamide, but you would have certainly felt its effects. The “bliss molecule” is a natural neurotransmitter and endocannabinoid that creates a sense of happiness, an article on Be Brain Fit stated. Anandamide stimulates the same pleasure receptors as the main cannabinoid in marijuana. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol, this endocannabinoid is naturally […]

06/03/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Psychologist reveals 7 easy ways to achieve happiness now

We’ve all probably wondered what the exact formula is to achieving happiness. Well, if you ask Dr. Tim Bono, psychologist and lecturer at Washington University, there are seven concrete ways to being happy. (h/t to Healthista.com.) Take walk breaks often — The lack of physical activity doesn’t only increase our risk of developing illnesses, it also dampens our mood, and […]

04/23/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Having “fiddle fingers” is a good thing: Research shows busy hands alter your brain’s chemistry, making you happier

Many people say, “the eyes have it”, but some researchers insist that “the hands have it”, instead. That’s because our hands hold the key to our happiness. Kelly Lambert, a neuroscientist at the University of Richmond says “our brains reward us for getting a grip on the world.” She explains that we change our brain’s […]

04/22/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Turn up your happiness dial with these simple tips: From sleeping more to eating chocolate, easy ways you can be happy NOW

Being happy isn’t always easy. Just like all other emotions, happiness can come and go at any given moment. But making it come to you is a whole lot easier than it seems. There are many ways to boost your happiness, and these are some of the ones that you can indulge in every day. […]

04/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Feel happy IMMEDIATELY by just knitting; scientists say working with your hands positively affects the neurochemistry of your brain

It looks like grandmothers who love to knit are on to something. According to a study, taking part in activities that engage our hands, such as knitting, metal craft, painting, washing dishes, or woodworking, “can provide marked physical and psychological benefits.” Dr. Kelly Lambert, a professor of behavioral neuroscience at the University of Richmond, talked about “behaviorceuticals,” a […]

01/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Tea boosts your brainpower: Study finds it makes you happy, which boosts creativity

Tea is a beverage famous for having a plethora of benefits, the vast majority of them relating to health. As a recent study has shown, however, drinking tea can boost your creativity as well. Researchers from Peking University have discovered that this beloved hot beverage can improve mood and enhance cognitive function, thus impacting creativity. […]

02/14/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Dutch families are raising the world’s happiest kids, according to new study

All parents want their children to be happy, but some are far more successful in this endeavor than others. In fact, Americans as a whole seem to be doing a pretty poor job of ensuring their children’s happiness when compared to other countries. A report from UNICEF ranked the happiness of American children at just […]

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