Study: Trump voters desire power over others, are motivated by wealth, and prefer conformity
People with similar values to Donald Trump were more likely to support his candidacy for…
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Large amount of wealth linked to increased happiness — especially among those who earned it
People with more wealth tend to report being happier with life, according to a new…
Here is what psychiatrists have to say about the holiday blues
This time of the year brings a lot of changes to the usual day-to-day life…
Exercising at own pace boosts a child’s ability to learn
A child’s attention and memory improves after exercise according to new research conducted by primary…
Analysis of long-term data shows married people have a higher level of well-being
Being married has a lifelong effect on how content people are. This is according to…
Depression’s causal mechanisms in the brain identified with new method
People with major depressive disorder have alterations in the activity and connectivity of brain systems…
Keeping score of ‘friends’ on Facebook and Instagram may be harmful to your psychological health
Ever felt like your peers have more pals than you do? These days, with the…
There’s a likely culprit behind the deterioration of mental health in teens
Around 2012, something started going wrong in the lives of teens. In just the five…
Tax cuts actually could make us less happy, according to research
Republicans recently announced their tax plan and are hoping to turn it into law before…
Three decades of research show kids ruin your romantic relationship
Lots of women look forward to motherhood – getting to know a tiny baby, raising…
Study suggests lower levels of neuroticism explain why conservative states are happier
Conservative states tend to have higher levels of life satisfaction because they have lower levels…
Rejection has a ‘direct and fast’ influence on what we desire in a romantic partner, study finds
Women quickly become less choosy after they have been rejected for a date, according to…
Study: Cognitive-behavioral therapy and SSRIs for depression both improve quality of life
Recently published research has found that treatments for depression don’t just reduce symptoms, they are…
Happy scientists are also more likely to produce the most impactful science
A scientist’s smile might provide a small clue about how impactful his or her research…
Study: Russians aren’t less happy – they just look that way to Americans
People from Western cultures often view Russians as gloomy and morose. But a recent study…
