U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement in the Eisenhower Executive Office Builiding on the extension of payroll tax cuts being debated on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 22, 2011.

Powerful People More Likely to Be Happy

By Makini Brice | Jan 29, 2013 08:26 PM EST

It may be lonely at the top, but for people who reside there, they sure are happy.

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Happy Marriage, Greater Weight Gain?

By Makini Brice | Jan 24, 2013 02:10 PM EST

It has been commonly reported that married couples tend to gain weight, while a divorce can provoke weight loss.

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Latin Americans Rank Among the Happiest in the World

By Makini Brice | Dec 20, 2012 02:43 PM EST

A study conducted by Gallup called about 1,000 people in 148 countries in order to determine which nations were the happiest.

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Optimism, Resilience Key to Happiness in Old Age

By Amber Moore | Dec 07, 2012 10:48 AM EST

A study found that it is resilience and depression, and not physical health that affect people's well-being in old age.

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Happy Teens More Likely to Be Wealthy Adults

By Amber Moore | Nov 20, 2012 10:55 AM EST

Teenagers and young adults who report higher levels of happiness are more likely to be wealthy later in life.

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Owning a Puppy and Getting Hitched May Be the Secret to Longer Life

By Christine Hsu | Nov 15, 2012 03:10 PM EST

The secret to having a long and fulfilling life may be as simple as getting a puppy, new research suggests.

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Exercise Boosts Life Satisfaction

By Amber Moore | Oct 26, 2012 10:45 AM EDT

Researchers say that satisfaction with life greatly improves in people who extend exercise routines on days when they feel low.

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Enjoying Life Is the Key to a Healthy and Long Life, Study Says

By Nikki Tucker | Oct 15, 2012 04:16 PM EDT

If you need a scientific reason to enjoy life, researchers discovered those who enjoy life are three times more likely to live longer.

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A Better Salary Can Make Your Employee Happier

By Nikki Tucker | Oct 03, 2012 06:17 PM EDT

For a truly happy employee, his or her earnings should not be inferior to other employees, a study reveals.

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The 'Happiest Times of Your Life' Are at the Ages of 9 and 68

By Christine Hsu | Sep 28, 2012 06:15 PM EDT

New findings indicate that the ages at which people enjoy the life the most are nine and 68.

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Lower IQs Linked to Greater Unhappiness

By Makini Brice | Sep 26, 2012 01:55 PM EDT

A recent study has found that people with lower IQs are more likely to have lower income and poor mental health, which is in turn linked with unhappiness.

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Scientific Tips For Raising a Healthy and Happy Kid

By Nikki Tucker | Sep 05, 2012 04:05 PM EDT

Here are a few scientifc tips that can help you raise a healthy and happy child.

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Scientists Find Happiness Gene in Women

By Makini Brice | Aug 29, 2012 10:25 AM EDT

Researchers have found a gene in women that predicts the level of happiness in women.

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Unhappy Children Are More Likely to Be Materialistic

By Nikki Tucker | Aug 22, 2012 04:56 PM EDT

According to lead study author Suzanna Opree, children who are less satisfied with their lives are more susceptible to believing advertisements that suggest possessions can increase happiness.

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