Research shows people’s mood affects how they walk. When people are happy, they tend to walk faster and more upright, swing their arms and move up and down more, and sway less side to side than ...

The science of mood and longevity. The science of mood and longevity. ... Happy people did not live longer than sad people, after adjusting for factors like the state of a person’s health.

Participants then reported whether they wanted to hang out with that friend, and what their mood would be after spending time with them. The happy participants—those who scored highest on their ...

It seems to make perfect sense: happy people are trusting people. But a new study suggests that, in some instances, people may actually be less trusting of others when they are in a pleasant mood.

The little things happy people always have in their homes that most people would never think of may seem silly, but they can ...

Happy people know how important it is ... Happy people schedule regular exercise and follow through on it because they know it pays huge dividends for their mood. 3. They spend money on other people.

This connection can also partly help to explain why our moods can shift so much from winter to summer. It’s the interaction ...

Overall, when people are happy, they put in more effort to create a better future for themselves than when they are not happy. Why does that happen? Putting in effort for the future is a risk.

On the other hand, when people feel bad, they often want to avoid engaging with others and with the world, so perhaps it is better to be happy. Luckily, science has weighed in on this question.

Heaps of research suggest that social relationships make people happier—but which relationships, specifically? A guilt-ridden afternoon with a mother-in-law might not have the same effect as ...

Relationships How to Stay Happy Around Negative People The critical thing you must do before confronting a negative person. Posted May 20, 2014 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader ...