The Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in history, and his conception of happiness remains relevant today.

Happiness among young Canadians has declined in recent years, and Canada is losing its reputation as a happy country.

Have you ever heard the devastating story of Hachikō the dog? This heartbreaking tale is evidence of a dog's deep and lasting devotion.

Happiness doesn’t disappear with age; it simply evolves. These 8 quiet shifts reveal how growing older changes what joy really means. When you are younger, happiness feels simple. It is the weekend.

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 ...

A new study shows that the causes of personal happiness vary considerably from person to person and that one size will not fit all when considering policies to improve happiness and wellbeing across ...

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There will always be days where you just want to crawl up in your bed like a burrito or just binge on a pint of ice cream (any flavor would do). And while you're at it, a feel-good movie or a nice ...

All humans strive to be happy in some form. While there are intriguing variations in what exactly it means to be happy, this tenet is one of the rare human universals, transcending differences in ...