After 20 years of research in positive psychology, what have we learned? We’ve learned that our social relationships, both friendships and romances, are critical contributors to our happiness. And ...

All the feel-good moments got us wondering: why does this kind of competition make us feel so happy? And why do other ...

Every year, we come back to the same question: What actually helps people feel more connected, grounded, and human? On The Science of Happiness podcast, we continue to explore what research tells us ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. In a culture that often reduces love to romance, Geena Davis helps us explore the science of love across the lifespan—revealing how our bonds with ...

The science behind why talking to strangers can improve your happiness.