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Believe it or not, there is a scientic aspect to happiness. The science of happiness has a lot to do with natural chemicals in the brain. To learn more about the science of happiness, check out this great content below!
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5 Different Types of Laughter
From giggles to guffaws and from chuckles to cackles, we laugh in a lot of different ways -- and what's more, only about 90 percent of our laughter is related to jokes or humor.
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Are happy people nicer?
Birds are chirping, and you're walking on the sunny side of the street. Then you see an elderly woman trying to cross the intersection. Does your good mood influence your good citizenship?
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Are kids happier than adults?
From an adult's point of view, kids have it made, spending their days playing and goofing off, with no responsibilities to worry about. But are kids really jumping for joy more often than the rest of us?
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Are married people happier than singles?
Marriage entails waking up beside the one you love and sharing cozy, homemade dinners for two. But when the honeymoon haze clears, are married people happier than singles?
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Are men or women happier?
If girls just want to have fun, does that mean boys are serious stoics? There's no real way to measure joy, but studies have turned up some interesting facts about men's and women's happiness.
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Can chocolate give me a happy-high?
People love chocolate. They eat it to drown their sorrows and to celebrate love -- some might say it's even better than sex. Chocolate clearly helps people feel good, but can it actually get you high?
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Can food make people happy?
We need food for sustenance and nutrition, but we also eat for pleasure. We like the way some things taste, and enjoy the experience of eating, but can food actually make us happy?
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Can pets make you happy?
Of course they can. They do it every day when they wag and meow their undying love for you. Why are pets such a solid prescription for smiles?
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Can sleep make me happy?
"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" was Ben Franklin's advice in "Poor Richard's Almanack." Is it possible that happiness could be achieved by going to bed?
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Can the sun make me happy?
Turns out sunshine isn't all about wrinkles and cancer. By covering up, staying inside and lathering on sunscreen, we may be missing out on the happier powers of the sun.
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Do animals experience happiness?
We love to play with and fuss over our pets, but have you wondered if they were having as much fun as you were? Can animals actually feel happiness?
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Does Botox make you happier when it takes away your frown?
When it erases your wrinkles, Botox also takes away your ability to frown. When your unhappy expression melts away, does your mood lift as well?
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Does singing make you happy?
Whether you belt out a tune in the shower, at a karaoke bar or in a choir, singing has some real, tangible health benefits. But can it also make you happy?
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Does smiling make you happy?
Smiling isn't complicated: your mouth turns up, your cheeks lift and your eyes crinkle. You're happy and it shows. But can every smile -- even a fake one -- spread that cheerful feeling?
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How do you measure happiness?
If you want to quantify how happy someone is, do you count the number of smiles he or she cracks in a single day? Some researchers are stumped as to how happiness can be measured.
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How many muscles does it take to smile?
The authors of chain e-mails often tell you to smile more -- with the added claim that it takes more muscles to frown. Ever questioned this piece of wisdom? We've got an answer for you.
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Is happiness contagious?
Can you catch someone else's joy like you can catch a cold? Some researchers say that happiness is infectious -- and which people in your social network spread it best might surprise you.
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Is laughter contagious?
Laugh tracks can sound corny and trite, especially when belly laughs erupt after a not particularly funny one-liner. Then why does the audience fall for it and join in?
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Is there a case against happiness?
A self-help book on how to become sadder wouldn't even make it to a publisher's desk. Nevertheless, psychologists regard sadness as having a functional value. What is it?
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Is there a link between gratitude and happiness?
Thanksgiving may only come once a year, but you'll thank your lucky stars if you learn to count your blessings every day. Showing gratitude could lift your mood. How?
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