New study finds that money can buy happiness (at least more so than it used to)
Is it true that money can buy happiness? Yes, somewhat. The "happiness plateau" that used to exist at higher levels of income seems to have disappeared.
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A new study shows how sharing dreams can help you have a happier relationship
A new study shows that sharing dreams, and listening to other people’s dreams, can boost your empathy levels, and improve your relationship.
Americans’ vocabulary skills are dropping, despite the growing percentage of college graduates
A recent study shows that despite more Americans going to college, their vocabulary skills have not increased since the 1970s.
Procrastination at work actually has some benefits
A recent study has found that a bit of procrastination at work can actually enhance creativity.
New study shows CBT therapy for hypochondria lasts for a decade or even more
Just a few sessions of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) for a typical hypochondriac had a lasting effect, even 10 years later.
How many friends is too many? This new study shows the problem of having too many friends
How many friends is too many? A new study shows that having too many friends can be seen by others as an obstacle to social networking.
The triumph of the outgoing introvert: faking extroversion makes people like you more
The outgoing introvert: a new study finds that pretending to be an extrovert makes the people around you feel happier and more relaxed.
New study shows that a baby’s brain waves can predict IQ at age seven
Brain waves and child development: a new study shows a baby's EEG scan can reliably predict that same baby's IQ score at age seven.
Being thankful pays off: just saying hello to the bus driver makes people happier
A new study finds that being thankful, for example by saying hello to strangers, leads to enhanced feelings of happiness and well-being.
So what is the meaning of life? New research suggests a few answers
What is the meaning of life? A study of eight countries found the most important factors are social relationships and happiness.