Wellbeing

Wellbeing

Two women working in a shared office space.
Fulfillment at work isn’t about finding your passion; it’s about cultivating the relationships that create a sense of belonging.
Pain makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. What's puzzling is why so many of us choose to seek out painful experiences.
John Templeton Foundation
In "The Secret Life of Secrets", Michael Slepian explores how holding secrets affects our relationships, psychology, and well-being.
Types of therapy are about as different as the people who use it.
Behavioral interventions may be better for long-term health.
empathy training
There’s never been a better time to implement empathy training.
In the pursuit of happiness, money probably trumps meaning.
kama sutra
There is much more to the Kama Sutra than just sex. It's a guide to anyone wanting more pleasure in life, however they take it.
dizzy standing
Scientists find two 30-second techniques that prevent dizziness upon standing.
The A.I. system could improve the lives of commercially raised pigs.
A growing body of research shows that religious people seem to enjoy more psychological well-being compared to others.
therapy dog
A ten-minute visit from a therapy dog reduces emergency room patients' pain and anxiety.
how to measure happiness
A lot of research assumes happiness is measured by comfort and material conditions. For Aristotle, it is about being the best we can be.
does sex count as exercise
A study finds that sex is "moderate intensity physical activity," similar to light jogging or leisurely swimming.
Two men holding hands on a grassy cliff.
Men with one older brother are 12% more likely to enter a same-sex union than those with a sister.
A happy girl celebrates Christmas in Finland
Finland reveals that happiness is more about mindset than umbrella drinks and sun-warmed beaches.
A couple sitting in a pink restaurant.
If your partner is not helping build a better you, is it time for a better partner?
strength
Get stronger in only three seconds per day? New research shows that it is possible.
Why does creative flow feel so good?
Flow occurs when a task’s challenge is balanced with one’s skill.
Scientists ranked countries on their end-of-life care. The U.S. fared poorly.
Mental health, healing and pulling together were key themes of 2021, according to the world’s most popular search engine. Google processes billions of requests every day and its Year in Search […]
Are some of us simple destined for unhappiness?