Happiness
Psychologist Unveils Simple Daily Routine Boosting Couples’ Happiness by 20%
Psychologist Reveals Simple Daily Ritual That Boosts Couples’ Happiness by 20% By Xantha Leatham, Executive Science Editor | Updated: 15:02 BST, 9 July 2025 When it comes to relationships, small acts of teamwork can make a big difference. According to relationship psychologist Dr. Hannah Lawson, sharing the humble task of washing dishes can increase couples’ […]
Dog Ownership Linked to Higher Anxiety, No Happiness Boost, Veterinary Study Finds
New Study Challenges the “Pet Effect”: Dog Ownership May Reduce Well-Being Over Time While many dog owners swear their pets bring joy, new research questions the long-touted “pet effect”—the idea that pets significantly boost human health and happiness. A study tracking pandemic-era pet owners found that the initial cheerfulness of acquiring a dog fades within […]
Scientists Confirm Key to Happiness Lies in Embracing Life’s Simple Pleasures
Scientists Discover a Simple Formula for Happiness: Embrace Small Joys By Padraic Flanagan | Updated: 01:50 BST, 6 July 2025 A groundbreaking study reveals that just five minutes a day spent on "micro-acts of joy" can combat stress, enhance emotional well-being, and improve sleep. Led by psychologist Dr. Elissa Epel of the University of California […]
Pub Crawls Elevate Happiness and Spark Adventurous Exploration, Study Reveals
Pub Crawls Boost Happiness and Community Bonds, Study Shows Need an excuse to gather friends for drinks? Science says pub crawls—multi-stop bar-hopping adventures—can boost happiness, foster community, and even help save struggling pubs. Researchers from the University of York found that these lively outings blend novelty, camaraderie, and exploration, creating lasting emotional highs. The Social […]
Pregnant Liz McClarnon’s Journey to Happiness: From Atomic Kitten, Pop Star Romances, a Millionaire, and Celebrity Love Island to Her Eternal Flame
Liz McClarnon Announces Pregnancy After IVF Journey and Past Relationship Struggles Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon, 44, has revealed she’s expecting her first child with husband Peter Cho after a challenging journey with IVF and years of private struggles to conceive. The couple married in June 2023 but kept their relationship largely out of the […]