Prompted by Blue Monday, the BBC's special correspondent reflects on his struggle to find balance and joy in life - and a ...

Four main hormones influence our happiness (or lack of it): dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin. When it comes to ...

Americans are highly concerned with happiness, yet they are increasingly depressed: Some 15 million Americans battle the disorder, and increasing numbers of them are young people. Depression comes ...

A study conducted in Turkey provided evidence that niceness can be considered a distinct psychological trait within the ...

Happiness and wellbeing are thought to take a U-shaped curve throughout life, dipping down in middle age before inching up again later in old age. <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:gutenberg-custom ...

Recommendations for broad lifestyle changes don’t do a whole lot of good when you’re feeling terrible today and looking for ...

Happiness is correlated with generosity. And research has found when you’re kind to others, you have a reduced chance of experiencing depression and anxiety and a greater chance of all kinds of ...