Happiness is a universal pursuit, but its secrets often seem out of reach. While genetics play a large role—accounting for about 50 percent of our happiness levels—research shows that our choices also ...

Most people want to life a long and happy life, but only some are able to achieve it. And so, for decades, one question has ...

Humans have achieved some incredible feats in our brief existence. Behind our collective triumphs, however, many of us still struggle to feel happy. The pursuit of happiness is ancient, with countless ...

An 85-year Harvard study reveals what's missing in our lives today, and how simple daily habits can help us stay happy. The ...

After psychologist Steven Reiss survived a life-threatening illness, he took a new look at the meaning of life. Now, based on a survey of more than 6,000 people, Reiss offers new insights about what ...

We used to have a very different understanding of what it means to live well. Credit...By Joanne Joo Supported by By Kwame Anthony Appiah Kwame Anthony Appiah is The New York Times Magazine’s Ethicist ...

Is happiness in nature? When you look at the scientific literature on the subject, it seems clear that the answer is yes. Yet, in everyday life, modern humanity has never been so far removed from ...

We’ve been sold the fantasy that romantic love is the ultimate human achievement. But no amount of chemistry, devotion, or soulmate energy can fill the void created by emotional neglect, unhealed ...

Explore how happiness economics measures individual satisfaction through surveys, analyzing economic factors like income, employment, and their impact on well-being.

Given the painful collective experience of this past year's deadly global pandemic, it may be helpful and timely to consider the following question: What is the relationship between "happiness" and ...