A new study shows that the causes of personal happiness vary considerably from person to person and that one size will not fit all when considering policies to improve happiness and wellbeing across ...

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant pursuit of happiness. We’ve all heard the claims that happiness is the ultimate goal in life, but what if it isn't as attainable as we're led to believe?

There’s a funny truth about happiness — the more you chase it, the harder it seems to be to grasp. Go ahead and take a whack at it yourself: Define happiness. I’ll give you a beat. What did you come ...

Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, says happiness is less about attaining joy than it is about growing in the right direction. She explains how to make small changes that can move you toward ...

While Facebook and Instagram feeds overflow with #blessed hashtags and motivational quotes about choosing joy, significant research suggests that our cultural obsession with happiness could be making ...

In today's fast-paced world, many individuals are on a quest for happiness. Some equate it with owning a lavish home, a ...

By age 70, people often feel more grounded in who they are and less burdened by the constant striving that defines earlier ...

Cora Fox has received funding from an NEH grant for activities not directly related to this research. “In this year’s issue, we focus on the impact of caring and sharing on people’s happiness,” the ...

It sounds like something out of a fairytale.. a beautiful, remote land, with an enlightened king adored by his subjects.. a place with tall mountains, lush forests, flowing rivers and clean air..

What is the secret to happiness? Does happiness come from within, or is it shaped by external influences such as our jobs, health, relationships and material circumstances? A new study shows that ...