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How to increase dopamine levels and feel like your best self

Summary List PlacementDopamine is often referred to as the "happy hormone" because it generates feelings of pleasure. But that's not all dopamine does. It also helps you to learn new information and...

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Light box therapy: How to combat seasonal depression with the power of light

Summary List PlacementLight therapy is considered a first-line treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs during the fall and winter. Here's more about this...

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Money can buy happiness: Here's how much you need and how to spend it,...

Summary List PlacementYou know the phrase: money can't buy happiness. It turns out, that's not entirely true. Money can buy a certain degree of life satisfaction, depending on how much wealth you have...

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5 proven ways to increase your serotonin levels naturally

Summary List PlacementTo increase serotonin levels, you should exercise regularly, improve your diet, get more light, try massage therapy, and use certain supplements. Low serotonin levels may be...

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Scientists think about 40% of happiness is genetic while the rest comes down...

Summary List PlacementSome people seem to be born with a happier, carefree disposition than others, and research indicates that — yes — some of your sense of well-being may be in your genes. But only...

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Serotonin vs. dopamine: A guide to the two mood-regulating hormones and how...

Summary List PlacementDopamine and serotonin are both neurotransmitters — chemical messengers that transmit signals between cells — which regulate bodily functions like mood, sleep, and digestion....

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The difference between dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin — and...

Summary List PlacementWhenever you feel joy or satisfaction, it's the result of a complex network of synapses firing in your brain at once.  While it's hard to disentangle what exactly is responsible...

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7 ways exercise makes you happy — and how much you need to improve your mood

Summary List PlacementExercise comes with numerous health benefits that can lead to a happier, healthy life. It doesn't matter if you're doing cardio, strength training, or improving your balance and...

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10 proven ways to be happy alone and feel less lonely

Summary List PlacementSpending time alone doesn't have to mean you're lonely. Alone time can be an opportunity to get to know yourself better, improve your mental health, and do things you enjoy....

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5 science-backed benefits of gratitude for your physical health,...

Summary List PlacementPracticing gratitude means noticing and appreciating the good things around you. It sounds simple, but feeling gratitude and expressing it to others can have enormous benefits for...

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5 easy ways to practice gratitude and make giving thanks part of your daily...

Summary List PlacementPracticing gratitude involves noticing and appreciating the good things in your life. Over the past 15 years, experts have found evidence that regularly practicing gratitude may...

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The major health benefits of laughter and why we do it

Summary List PlacementTaking care of your health is no joke. Fortunately, there's one treatment that doesn't need a prescription: laughter. While the occasional chuckle may seem trivial, laughter is an...

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5 tips to be more empathetic in your relationships and daily life

Summary List PlacementTo be more empathetic, you should actively listen to other people and learn how to understand non-verbal communication. You can also read fiction novels and watch movies to...

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What it's like to live in Finland, the happiest country in the world

Summary List PlacementFor the third year in a row, Finland topped the list of the World Happiness Report.If this is surprising to you —  after all, Finland is known for its brutally cold winters and...

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7 science-backed tips to think more positively and how it can benefit your...

Summary List PlacementBecoming a positive thinker happens when you engage in habits and practices that allow you to face difficult situations while maintaining a positive sense of self. According to...

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The health benefits of strong, long-lasting friendships and how to strengthen...

Summary List PlacementOur friends play a large role in what we cherish, how we think, and ultimately who we become. Therefore, having healthy friendships that make us feel accepted and valued can have...

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How long does it take to break a habit? 5 science-backed tips to change...

Summary List PlacementTo break a habit, research suggests it may take anywhere from 18 to 254 days. The best ways to break a habit are by identifying your triggers, altering your environment, finding...

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Money can buy you happiness, and there is no limit to that connection — at...

Summary List PlacementThe saying "money doesn't buy happiness" may be true for some, but a new study found it doesn't apply as a general rule of thumb in the United States. Research published in the...

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6 Scandinavian customs you need to push through the winter, from 'little...

Summary List PlacementWhen Zahara Joy, an American entrepreneur, moved to Stockholm, Sweden, in 2006, she only knew an acquaintance, who lent her a temporary couch to sleep on.She'd never experienced...

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Couples who have sex once a week are happiest — having any more doesn't make...

Summary List PlacementPandemic stress and uncertainty led to a decline in sex among couples, leaving many concerned if — and how — they could ever reignite their sex lives.For partners who need a place...

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