Altruism, such as volunteering and donating, has been shown to improve happiness and well-being, and may be fundamental to ...

There are easy ways to increase our levels of daily gratitude, and good mental and physical health reasons to do so.

A dog in Kentucky found himself at an animal shelter for a third time after shelter employees said his most recent adopter ...

New research, based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that the longer individuals spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being suffers, regardless of the ...

New research from the University of Zurich, based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that the ...

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The science of health begins with moving the body. There’s no need to fixate on taking 10,000 steps a day (an idea that came ...

Chanting stotras, ancient Hindu hymns, offers a holistic path to well-being. Beyond spiritual devotion, these chants reduce ...

Have you felt uplifted through a simple smile, help with a task or a positive interchange with someone—even a stranger?

Remaining in information bubbles leads to increased polarization, amplifying relational and social fragmentation and ...

Individuals acting as caregivers saw a decrease in life satisfaction and mood, alongside increases in depression, anxiety, ...

"Saving America won’t be accomplished by further abandoning some of those Trump is hurting most," writes Rekha Basu.