Let’s just say you’re feeling stressed. Okay, who isn’t feeling stressed? Lowering your overall feeling of happiness. Now, the question becomes what tools do you have in your tool chest to relieve some of that stress? How do you give your brain a break from endlessly rehashing all the tasks on your to do list […]
Hugging Can Make You Happy
Researcher Paul Zak says that a minimum of eight hugs a day can help you feel better. According to Zak, the hugs increase the level of oxytocin in your body and that makes you feel good. He says oxytocin is the “moral molecule” and says it’s the “social glue that keeps society together.” Finding the […]
Another Reason To Be Happy
According to a University of Michigan researcher being optimistic and happy may reduce your risk of a stroke: Optimism may lower stroke risk To your happiness!
Happy People Live Longer
According to a review of more than 160 studies, there is compelling evidence that happy people tend to live longer and have better health than those who aren’t happy. According to University of Illinois professor emeritus of psychology Ed Diener, the author of the review, “We reviewed eight different types of studies, and the general […]
The Joy Of Stats
Being healthier can certainly make us happier. And as we’ve seen before being happy can make us healthier. So, I find it encouraging that according to the video below, the world as a whole is getting healthier and wealthier: Hans Rosling’s 200 Countries, 200 Years, 4 Minutes – The Joy of Stats – BBC Four […]
More Happiness & Health Info
Another study has been released showing the link between happiness and health. It makes sense, though, doesn’t it? The happier you are the better you feel and your body responds to that. My dad sustained massive damage to his heart when he had a heart attack in 1984 — about 60 percent of his heart […]
Have A Good Laugh
Having a good laugh can certainly boost your happiness power. It’s pretty well known that laughter is a huge benefit to your health. Although it’s already the middle of April, it’s not too late to mention that April is National Humor Month. So give yourself a good laugh. Watch a comedy, read some jokes, get […]
Drugs Are Bad For Your Happiness
Using drugs for a high is never a good idea. Now there’s research to show that drugs can actually dull the response to things that would normally make you happy. The high of happiness eludes drug users Instead of using drugs to create an artificial high, it is much better for people to find happiness […]
How Long Will It Matter?
I read recently that not sweating the small stuff may help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. That’s certainly a good reason to calm down and not get stressed over the little inconveniences that seem to pop up almost daily. As I’ve gotten older, I don’t get as stressed as I used to, but I still let the […]
Tips to Keep Exercising
Was one of your 2009 goals to get more exercise? That’s one of my goals for the year, but it seems like I haven’t been doing as well as I hoped when the year started. Maybe you’re struggling to stay with your exercise goal, too. Here are 9 Tips To Keep Yourself Exercising. To your […]
