Many people go to the dentist not just because they want good oral health, but also because having a great smile is a good confidence booster and makes them likelier to smile more often. And it impacts those who see that dazzling smile. Every day we see people who tell us about how their friends,… Continue reading 4 Ways A Good Smile Improves Your Life
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How to Stay Youthful, No Matter What Your Age
We live in a culture that worships youth and beauty and often disregards, disrespects and diminishes age. This is silly for so many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that everyone is growing older every single day. Don’t allow others to diminish you in any way. It’s time to take back control… Continue reading How to Stay Youthful, No Matter What Your Age
Expressing Your Gratitude Is More Powerful than You Think
Thanking someone really does make a difference: New research shows that people significantly underestimate the positive impact a letter of gratitude has on its recipient. The study, conducted by investigators from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and the University of Texas at Austin, appeared in the journal Psychological Science. In the analysis,… Continue reading Expressing Your Gratitude Is More Powerful than You Think
Happy Hearts Can Break, Too
Sadness isn’t the only thing that can break a heart. According to researchers, happy events can trigger a heart condition known as takotsubo syndrome. The finding was published in the European Heart Journal. Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is known as “broken heart syndrome” and is characterised by a sudden temporary weakening of the heart muscles that… Continue reading Happy Hearts Can Break, Too
7 Ways to Become A Positive Thinker
While it may seem as if good things just seem to happen to ‘good’ people and the good life seems to be easier for some to attain, than others, here’s some good news. These people don’t simply “get lucky”. Instead, they’re proactive in the way they live their lives. They’ve made a choice: to take… Continue reading 7 Ways to Become A Positive Thinker
Trust Grows as People Get Older
Instead of being grumpy and suspicious, people may actually grow more trusting with age, according to new researchers. That development can be beneficial to well-being. “When we think of old age, we often think of decline and loss,” said study co-author Claudia Haase, an assistant professor of Human Development and Social Policy at Northwestern University’s… Continue reading Trust Grows as People Get Older
Happy Walking Could Help with Depression
Want to improve your mood? It can help to walk as if you’re happy, according to new research. A study from Canadian researchers showed that people who were prompted to walk in a slump-shouldered style experienced worse moods than those who were prompted to walk in a happier, bouncing style. Nikolaus Troje, of Queen’s University,… Continue reading Happy Walking Could Help with Depression
A Happy Wife Really Does Mean a Happy Life
When it comes to the success of long-term marriages, a wife’s happiness is more important than her husband’s, according to new research. In fact, her happiness can make him happier with his life no matter how he feels about their union. “I think it comes down to the fact that when a wife is satisfied… Continue reading A Happy Wife Really Does Mean a Happy Life