The Declaration of Independence promises “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” But if you’re lucky enough to live in states like Virginia, New Hampshire, Vermont, New Jersey ...

For the sixth year in a row, Finland has earned that accolade, winning the top spot yet again in the annual World Happiness Report, which makes this determination by measuring things like healthy ...

In this new series, cookbook author Odette Williams shares the recipes her friends ask her for again and again.

Science confirms that dining together leads to more joy, better health, and stronger social bonds. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience.

While this year’s report, which focuses on “the impact of caring and sharing on people’s happiness,” has some bad news for the United States and about increasing loneliness worldwide ...

One of my favorite things to do when I’m out and about is smile at people. The responses to this are varied. Sometimes, I get no response because they never notice me smiling at them. But ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Treating yourself with kindness reduces anxiety and improves coping skills. Spring Washam encourages us to be more self-compassionate through a short ...

On the contrary, it can be shared: Finnish happiness is a skill. A skill that can be taught,” tourism organization Visit Finland explained in a post. As Smithsonian reports, Visit Finland has ...