Happiness

GUEST POST: Greatist Expert Dr. Michael Mantell explains the ins and outs of developing trusting relationships and finding a personal trainer worthy of your trust.
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.
Ready to feel a little happier? From a stunning music video to a (very) lazy cat to guinea pigs dressed up in the highest fashions, we've rounded up five links from around the web guaranteed to increase your Happiness Quotient.
“Fat talk” is getting increasingly common among college-age women. But new research suggests no one wants to be around the gal that’s griping about her weight gain. How can we discuss body image issues in a positive way?
A new device called Melon hopes to improve our focus with a little bit of wearable tech. Can this Kickstarter project change the way we track ourselves? Find out in our preview.

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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.

Take a note from President Theodore Roosevelt and learn how to turn lemons into lemonade.

Whoever said laughter is the best medicine was on to something. A fit of hysterics may, in fact, have a ton of health benefits! Start here, with our hilarious infographic.

This week learn what to drink after a long run and every other situation. If that run left your feet in tough shape, get some tips on how to take care of pesky blisters.

Nowadays people are sorting through emotions, conquering phobias, and facing childhood traumas without ever lying down on the proverbial therapist’s couch. Greatist sorts through popular alternative mental health therapies.

Researchers put people’s faces to the test to see which ones exuded trustworthiness. Verdict: Eye color may have something to do with it.

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