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Moving to a Richer Country Probably Won’t Make You Happier
New research shows that people who move to wealthier countries don’t become happier
Study: 23 and 69 Are the Happiest Ages
In case you hadn’t noticed, life is one big roller coaster ride
A ‘Happiness’ Bank for Good Samaritans
An Estonian bank dispenses a currency of good deeds
WATCH: Scuba Soldier Thrills Family in Surprise Reunion
Try not to cry as you watch the Air Force doctor emerge from the water in full scuba gear and get big hugs from his wife and kids
‘Happy Barometer’ Monitors the Mood of a Gloomy City
In a novel effort to rank residents’ collective feelings of well-being each day, the mayor of Lithuania’s capital Vilnius plans to recruit locals to report their mood via cellphone. Residents will rank their happiness on a scale …
The Year’s Hottest IPO: A Pasta Chain
The most fascinating news from around the web on July 2, 2013
How to Be Happy: No Rushing, No Idling
The most fascinating news from around the Web on May 28, 2013
WATCH: Spain’s ‘ATM of Happiness’ Dispenses Free Cash
As part of their “Share Happiness” campaign, Coca-Cola decided to set up an ATM giving out free money on the streets of Spain
New Study Uses Tweets To Rank America’s Happiest Cities, States
Better think twice about that next tweet. It could be used to determine how happy you are
Where Are the World’s Happiest Countries?
If you’re happy and you know it, you probably live in one of these countries. The U.N. has released a new list ranking countries in terms of happiness, based on Gallup polls taken from 2005-2011.
The top 5 are:
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A Bad Boss Can Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease
If you’re looking for yet another reason to leave your awful job, there’s new research indicating that having a bad boss can affect your family life, your morale, your physical health, and even increase your risk for heart …