MARCH 20 is International Day of Happiness. It is commemorated annually and is recognized by the United Nations. It reminds people worldwide about the universal pursuit of happiness and its importance ...

A study found that for newly dating couples over the age of 50, life satisfaction increases significantly when they move in ...

Following this little-known path can lead to a good life, happiness expert says: A lot of people struggle to happiness and meaning--but following this little-known path can put you on the path to ...

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 ...

Many of us imagine happiness peaking in youth, or maybe after retirement, when the pressures of work and raising a family have eased. But research shows something more surprising: happiness follows a ...

It feels so good to be happy — when everything in life is going right, you’re laughing with friends, embracing a loved one or savoring success. But happiness is elusive for many people. There’s been a ...

The timeless ideal of true, unshakable happiness is that it is not found "out there," but is an inherent quality of our own soul. This isn't a modern self-help slogan; it is a truth that wise souls ...

Who says that butterflies in the stomach are only for the young? A new study by psychologist Iris Wahring from the University of Vienna and her international team shows that when people over 50 enter ...

The school of happiness is not like other schools. There is no real way to apply, no clear-cut programs or homework to complete, and no graduation date. The school of happiness is a program that spans ...

Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, says happiness is less about attaining joy than it is about growing in the right direction. She explains how to make small changes that can move you toward ...