A woman who said she spent over $30,000 on a wedding she “hated” found a new way to have a “beautiful” and “stress-free” marriage experience: by renewing her vows for less than a grand and loving every minute of it. Alexandrea Acevedo, 27, of Orlando, Florida, said she had a “giant wedding” with 200 guests years ago … Read more
Why are some people happier than others? And how can we improve our quality of life? Those are the two main questions I have been trying to answer for more than a decade. I run the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen — and, no, we don’t have unicorns or chocolate fountains in the office. We … Read more
In romantic comedies, singles are constantly depicted as cat lovers with a penchant for ice cream — but beyond big screen stereotypes, it turns out there are actual personality traits possessed by those who forgo love. In a new study published in the journal Psychological Science, researchers have identified three key traits that could potentially … Read more
Santa isn’t the only one who could use a helper for the holidays. It’s hard to stay in good cheer when navigating jam-packed stores, post offices and airports, shelling out for gifts amid inflation pressures and spending time with family after a divisive election. If stress is preventing you from sleighing the season, Dr. Michelle Loy has … Read more
Winter is coming. With the darkest day of the year — Dec. 21 — just around the corner, right about now you might be dreaming of swapping seasonal blahs for Caribbean blue. But while fun in the sun can be a welcome interruption during the colder months, there’s an art to the mood-boosting getaway — beyond merely … Read more
Get ready for an attitude adjustment. Being a “negative person” or a “positive person” isn’t set in stone — and using a really simple trick that anyone can learn could change your mood, your perspective and even your whole life, according to a brain training specialist. It was certainly a game-changer for Emilie Leyes, who … Read more
You won’t suffer from cabin fever in this suite setup. A cruise company employee wowed pleasure boaters by showing off a luxury ocean liner’s priciest room in a “Cribs”-style video with 2.3 million views. Dubbed the Royal Suite, the fancypants cabin is located in the ritzy Yacht Club of the MSC Seaside — a 1,060-foot … Read more
Intense cold can shock the body — but it might also be able to help you fall asleep and stay that way. A new study from researchers at the University of Montreal and the University of Poitiers found that spending just five minutes in a frigid chamber cooled to a bone-chilling negative 130 degrees Fahrenheit … Read more
Gilmore Girls fans know: When the weather turns and the leaves are falling, it’s prime time to revisit Stars Hollow. Comfort TV rewatches no doubt feel cozy, but according to psychotherapist Jill Lewis, MA, LCSW, there are several ways they can be a mental health boost. And while she says you definitely shouldn’t feel guilty … Read more
All the single ladies are doing alright, new research reveals. Turns out, women enjoy flying solo a whole lot more than men, a study recently published in Social Psychological and Personality Science found. University of Toronto psychologists Elaine Hoan and Geoff MacDonald analyzed data from nearly 6,000 single adults from 10 studies and the results are … Read more
Put a ring on it — not for the heck of it, but for your health. Singletons around the globe are in greater danger of experiencing mental health issues than their hitched peers, a new study has found. “Our analysis revealed that unmarried individuals had a higher risk of depressive symptoms than their married counterparts … Read more
If you’re feeling stressed, some retail therapy could help. And loading up on clothes in a “calming” color might just bring a bit more long-term zen to your day. Studies have shown that green can lower blood pressure and heart rate. Getty Images Different hues can affect your mood, according to Michelle Lewis, a color … Read more
Want to feel good about the future? Move to the sticks. Wyoming residents are the most optimistic in the United States in 2024, according to a new study that assessed each of the fifty states and ranked them from most bright-eyed to most miserable. The Equality State ranked 7.2 out of 10 to take the … Read more
Too busy to be bummed out? New Yorkers sure like to complain, but it turns out we’re one of the least depressed states in the country, according to an annual happiness ranking. Wallethub’s Happiest States 2024 study placed The Empire State all the way up at No. 5 in a subcategory singling out the states … Read more
Robert Griffin III’s wife, Grete, is focused on positivity after his ESPN firing. “The category is: Peace & Happiness🖤,” she captioned a Monday post on Instagram, which included photos of the couple smiling while at the 2024 Harold & Carole Pump Foundation gala in Beverly Hills on Aug 16. Her post came before ESPN added … Read more
Who says money can’t buy happiness? A new ranking of communities across the United States based on the overall mental health of the local population has been released as part of U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Healthiest Communities project — and some of the best-scoring counties can be found in some of the wealthiest and … Read more
Tina Woods just turned 60 and has never felt younger. Woods, a London-based entrepreneur and CEO, gushed to Business Insider this week, “I’ve got the strength of an ox, dance moves to rave all night, and renewed joy for my marriage and my job.” Tests suggest that her brain is aging like a 35-year-old while her heart … Read more
If you’re happy and you know it — well, you’re about the only one. A filmmaker from Connecticut has traveled to each of the 50 states and well beyond, asking people one simple question: Are you happy? Atdhe “Theo” Trepca, 29, was shocked and saddened to hear that people all around the world — from commuting … Read more
A third of your month is bound to be ‘extraordinary,’ according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 American wine drinkers found the average person has 10 extraordinary days per month — 120 every year. And if you live in Hawaii, Idaho or South Dakota, you can bump that up to 13 days per … Read more
No need to turn that frown upside down. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, McDonald’s is acknowledging that sometimes a Happy Meal is actually a Sad Meal. TMZ reported Wednesday that the UK division of the company is emphasizing mental health from May 13-19 with a major rebrand of their iconic Happy Meal, dropping … Read more