Happiness and the evolution of brain size

During human evolution, the size of the brain increased. A new research shows that serotonin can act as a growth factor for the stem cells in the fetal human brain that determine brain size.

Kindness to others greatly improve one's mood

According to a recent study, walking around and offering kindness to others in the world reduces anxiety and increases happiness and feelings of social connection.

These are the 20 happiest countries

The World Happiness Report 2019, which ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be, has just been released at the United Nations. Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Netherlands are the top 5.

Discovery of first genetic variants associated with finding meaning in life

This is the result of research conducted with over 220,000 individuals. For the first time the researchers identified two genetic variants for finding meaning in life and six genetic variants for happiness.

New school in India will prioritize happiness and emotional intelligence

Riverbend School in India is planning to focus on personal happiness, and turning out children who will give back to the world in a positive way.

Screen-addicted teens are unhappy

Researchers found that teens who spent a lot of time in front of screen devices were less happy than those who invested time in non-screen activities.

‘Buying Time’ Can Provide a Path to Happiness

Spending money on time-saving services reduces stress and boosts overall happiness, according to new research, but shockingly few of us do it.