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Happiness and a sunny disposition doesn't necessarily make you a ridiculously optimistic Pollyanna, even in these tough times, say advocates of positive psychology. What they're talking about is leading a positive, purposeful life, and experts on the subject point to increasing scientific evidence backing the...

26 December, 2009

Check out this podcast I recorded recently with the ALMA on happiness and health - http://www.alma-inc.com.au/podcast.php ...

23 December, 2009

I think you might enjoy this great article from another of my friends in happiness and positive psychology, Todd Kashdan. Todd reviews some fascinating research which in short, suggests that just thinking about exercise has significant health benefits. What are the implications for happiness and...

07 December, 2009

By MATT SEDENSKY (AP) _ã_ 15 hours ago ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. _ã” Bill Golden survived more than 20 years in the Army and another 30 in law enforcement. He fell sick with colon cancer, and at 86, he has an artificial hip and arthritis in his...

25 November, 2009

If you_ã_re like most people, chances are your diet isn_ã_t optimized to give you the best nutrition. Although it_ã_s easy to eat junk food, it_ã_s not the best for your brain, body, and happiness. Here, we_ã_ll take a look at 100 foods that can help...

11 September, 2009

Psychological resources such as hope, happiness, optimism, personal control, sense of meaning, and subjective well-being are known to exercise a protective influence on health. To read more about this fascinating positive psychology and happiness research - click here...

06 September, 2009

At the heart of positive psychology is a fundamental shift from a focus on fixing problems to a focus on enhancing strengths; from treating illness to creating wellbeing; from managing misery to developing happiness. Unfortunately, most health care systems across the world are not really...

29 August, 2009

Happiness and other positive emotions have surprisingly powerful health benefits. They appear to make the immune system function better and provide a protective effect against some diseases. By understanding the science of happiness and applying the research findings, not only can people enjoy greater life...

30 July, 2009