Happiness

Fighting childhood obesity isn’t just about diet and exercise — raising healthy kids is a complicated issue that’s tied to family structure, gender roles, and the corporate food industry.

Have trouble sitting still? Not all practices involve sitting in lotus position with eyes closed. It's National Meditation Month, so find your center with one of these alternative meditation styles.

Ready to feel a little happier? From a majestic invertebrate, to a little kid's pep talk, to remarkable footage of a day in the life of a grizzly bear, we've rounded up five links from around the web guaranteed to improve your Happiness Quotient.
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What else can ruin a first date besides bad breath? It turns out, a lot. Researchers analyzed speed-dating interviews and found that asking too many questions, speaking in monotone, and not showing enough enthusiasm predicted a lack of connection.
We've all been there: We forgot to wash the dishes even though our partner/roommate/parent has asked us approximately 8 gazillion times. Why do some things stick in our minds, while others float right on through? Greatist explores the latest in selective hearing research.

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To-don’t lists? “Eating the frogs?” Yep, we rounded up 27 ways to make the best use of our time, no magic required.

Whether it’s a deep bellow during a stand-up show or a high-pitched giggle from a knock-knock joke, everyone laughs.

This fall, Sam Fox will run and hike his way across the entire 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail in an attempt to break the current record of 65 days.

Chatty Cathys may be happier than their silent peers.

Give thanks for good tunes this Turkey Day with your Thanksgiving playlist!

Need another reason to hit the gym? Besides keeping the heart rate up and the number on the scale down, exercise could also help lessen symptoms of depression.

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