The concept of happiness has evolved significantly since 1776. Now we often relate the thought of happiness with living “the ...

Happiness isn’t just a fleeting feeling, it’s a lifestyle that can be influenced by where you live, the culture around you, and the everyday rhythms of life. Around the world, some destinations have ...

The results are in for the 2025 World Happiness Report, and yet again Nordic countries top the list in self-reported well-being. While this year’s report, which focuses on “the impact of caring and ...

The 2025 World Happiness Report was recently released this month – revealing that the U.S. not only trails behind other countries in North America, but several European countries as well. The study, ...

What is happiness? According to Laurie R. Santos, MA, PhD, social scientists define it as “the idea that you want to be happy ...

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 ...

Have you ever looked at someone who seems to radiate joy and wondered, "Are they just lucky?" It's easy to assume that people who seem to have had easier lives—stable families, good education, ...

In 2024, for the first time, the World Happiness Report placed the United States outside the top 20. In 2025, it dropped one spot more, ranking 24th. That’s a generational decline for a country long ...

Beyond the spotlight Flashing cameras. Glamorous premieres. Endless public appearances. The spectacle of celebrity life ...

Happiness can isolate; contentment connects. Martina Moneke explores why steadiness and wonder, not peaks of joy, are the ...

How much would someone have to pay you for you to get rid of your pet? For many devoted pet owners, the idea is absurd. Your fur baby feels priceless. But according to a new analysis by a pair of ...

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