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This Florida City Is Nation's Happiest for 3rd Year in a Row
By Rachael Rettner published
The state may be declining in well-being, but this spot is a ray of sunshine.
US Happiness Plummeted in 2017: These 21 States Saw Declines in Well-Being
By Rachael Rettner published
Last year was not a good one for Americans' happiness — a record number of states saw declines in their residents' well-being, according to a new poll.
Why Sniffing Your Partner's Shirt Helps Reduce Stress
By Samantha Mathewson published
If you're feeling stressed, a whiff of your romantic partner's shirt may help you feel more relaxed, a new study shows.
The Bizarre Reason for a Man's Worsening Anxiety
By Cari Nierenberg published
A man's persistent and worsening anxiety had an unusual cause.
The 8 Biggest Happiness Findings of 2017
By Rachael Rettner published
Here are eight interesting things we learned in 2017 about the factors that may influence happiness and lower your odds of stress and depression.
OCD Obsessions Often Come with Physical Sensations
By Rafi Letzter published
Researchers are starting to understand the link between OCD and a certain kind of unreal sensory experience.
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