These are responses to: “You are satisfied with your life,” ranging from complete agreement (7) to complete disagreement (1), where 4 is neutral.
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The happiest and unhappiest fields to work in
Construction workers scored high for happiness.
If you work in retail or media it isn’t just your imagination when you think your friends who work in education and real estate are all happier than you.
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Study: Being a Happy or Sad Drunk All Comes Down to Your Genetic Makeup
Drinking can make you happy or sad depending on your makeup.
Scientists have discovered that some people physically get a buzz from alcohol while others find it makes them depressed. The discovery could explain why some drinkers become angry and upset if they get intoxicated while others become merry and silly.
Hugs Really Do Make You Feel Better
Do you need a hug?
Stroking, hugging and touching have been associated with many health giving properties from reducing stress, to pain relief, to maintaining relationships. Scientists have shown that holding the hand of a loved one can reduce their pain during times of distress.
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Men Do Not Become More Grumpy With Age
Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in Grumpy Old Men
Contrary to popular belief, men do not become more grumpy with age, new research suggests. Rants by the likes of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in the movie Grumpy Old Men might suggest otherwise, but a study suggests it is younger people who have a more negative outlook on life.
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Happiest People Live In The Sunniest States
Researchers speculate sunshine hours are a factor in people’s satisfaction with life.
People in sunny, outdoorsy states —Louisiana, Hawaii, Florida — say they’re the happiest Americans, and researchers think they know why. A new study comparing self-described pleasant feelings with objective measures of good living found these folks generally have reason to feel fine. The places where people are most likely to report happiness also tend to rate high on studies comparing things like climate, crime rates, air quality and schools.
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‘Gross National Happiness Index’ Tracks Mood of Facebook Users
A look at the happiness of Facebook’s members
Facebook is even more omniscient than you thought: it can now chart the world’s collective hopes and dreams and highs and lows–sort of, at least.
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Costa Rica – Happiest And Greenest Place On Earth
Costa Rica is the happiest place earth and environmentally friendly
Costa Rica is the happiest place on earth, and one of the most environmentally friendly, according to a new survey by a British non-governmental group.
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The Other Side of Reality
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The Weirdest Things Done To The Mario Brothers
A refreshingly skewed look a the world. Two more videos after the jump. (Videos)
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The World’s Happiest Places
Happy Happy Joy Joy!
The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development released a new study ranking the world’s nations by the happiness levels of their citizens. According to the published results, northern Europeans are the happiest people in the world. The top ten are…
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Upbeat Music Creates Illusion That Everyone Around You Is Happy
Experts say that listening to Girls Aloud can convince you that other people are in a good mood
Listening to cheerful music can be one way to put you in a good mood on the way into work. But beware – it can also make you think that everyone else feels just as happy as you do.
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Children Who Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff Grow Up To Be Healthier Adults
Happy kids grow up to be healthier adults.
Children who can stay focused and don’t sweat the small stuff have a better shot at good health in adulthood — and this is especially true for girls, according to a new study.
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