After psychologist Steven Reiss survived a life-threatening illness, he took a new look at the meaning of life. Now, based on a survey of more than 6,000 people, Reiss offers new insights about what ...

Happiness is a universal pursuit, but its secrets often seem out of reach. While genetics play a large role—accounting for ...

It feels so good to be happy — when everything in life is going right, you’re laughing with friends, embracing a loved one or savoring success. But happiness is elusive for many people. There’s been a ...

Most people want to life a long and happy life, but only some are able to achieve it. And so, for decades, one question has often been thought of: What truly makes a happy life? Is it money, success, ...

We used to have a very different understanding of what it means to live well. Credit...By Joanne Joo Supported by By Kwame Anthony Appiah Kwame Anthony Appiah is The New York Times Magazine’s Ethicist ...

Is happiness in nature? When you look at the scientific literature on the subject, it seems clear that the answer is yes. Yet, in everyday life, modern humanity has never been so far removed from ...

We’ve been sold the fantasy that romantic love is the ultimate human achievement. But no amount of chemistry, devotion, or soulmate energy can fill the void created by emotional neglect, unhealed ...

Forget about money. Don't fret about youth. Acting happy is likely to make you happy. There are happy people. Researchers at the National Institute on Aging found that well-being is strongly ...