r/happiness 1d ago

Romantic AI use is surprisingly common and linked to poorer mental health, study finds | Researchers also found that more frequent engagement with these technologies was associated with higher levels of depression and lower life satisfaction.

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r/happiness 3d ago

Question what makes you feel happy lately?

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just wondering, what little things make you happy these days?
life gets kinda heavy sometimes and i’m trying to notice the small good stuff

for me, it’s when i drink coffee outside in the morning with no phone
just quiet, fresh air, and peace

what about you?


r/happiness 4d ago

Single dose of psilocybin provides lasting relief from depression and anxiety in cancer patients | 50% demonstrated sustained depression reduction, while 43% experienced a sustained reduction in anxiety.

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r/happiness 5d ago

Study on Health and Diet Working out doesn't just reshape your body – it rewires your gut microbiome. During intense training, rowers had more frequent bowel movements, with 92% going within a 24-hour window. Pushing yourself harder in training may be “feeding” your gut microbes in ways that promote better health.

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r/happiness 6d ago

Study on Health and Diet Standard routine to protect hair from heat damage may create dangerous emissions – just 10-20 minutes of styling with common products results in some 10 billion ultrafine particles being inhaled straight to the lungs – akin to standing next to a busy road in peak hour or smoking several cigarettes.

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r/happiness 8d ago

Study on Health and Diet Not drinking enough water floods your body with harmful stress hormones. Adults who habitually drink less fluid mount a far stronger cortisol response to stressful situations than those who drink plenty – even when other factors, like elevated heart rate and feelings of anxiety, remained uniform.

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r/happiness 11d ago

Study on Health and Diet Adults 60 years and older adhering to a healthy diet had 40% lower odds of experiencing cognitive dysfunction. Diets like Mediterranean and MIND emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, olive oil, moderate fish and poultry, and limit red meat, sweets, pastries, and fried foods.

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r/happiness 13d ago

Study on Activities and Habits The smallest thing I started doing made the biggest shift in my happiness

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 I started writing down just one thing I was grateful for each day — even if the only thing I could think of was "my bed." At first, it felt silly. But over time, it became a lifeline. I wasn’t changing my life, I was changing where I placed my attention. And that changed everything.

Have you ever had a tiny habit shift how you feel? I’d love to hear yours.


r/happiness 13d ago

Scientists have found that when the stomach and brain are synced too strongly, it may signal worse mental health, linking anxiety, depression, and stress to an overactive gut-brain connection. The stomach’s connection to the brain may actually be too strong in people under psychological strain.

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r/happiness 15d ago

Highly sensitive people are more likely to experience depression and anxiety. In the study, sensitivity was defined as a personality trait that reflects people’s capacity to perceive and process environmental stimuli such as bright lights, subtle changes in the environment and other peoples’ moods.

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r/happiness 15d ago

Lonely people show greater mood instability, especially with positive emotions. Lonely people may struggle to sustain positive feelings over time. A pleasant event might lift their mood temporarily, but the benefits could fade more quickly compared to those who feel more socially connected.

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r/happiness 20d ago

The science-backed case for doing nothing: why your brain needs time to drift

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r/happiness 20d ago

Psychedelic experiences may offer a lasting boost in perceived life meaning

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r/happiness 20d ago

Study on Activities and Habits Could you help validate the world's first Slow Living Scale?

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Hello everyone,

I am posting with very kind permission from the moderators.

TLDR: Please take 10-15 minutes to participate in this scientific research on Slow Living

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ltu/the-slow-living-scale

What if the way we live with time could be different?

Less efficient, more human. More careful. More connected. More meaningful.

As part of my postgraduate research at Leeds Trinity University, I have developed a scientific questionnaire called the Slow Living Scale to explore how people live, or long to live, at a different pace and rhythm. It has been created in collaboration with Slow Living experts and I am excited to share it with you today. This study is an attempt to understand what our relationship with time really looks like in practice. How people make time for what matters, how they choose meaning, care, connection, and depth, and what this might mean for wellbeing.

You are warmly invited to take part. The scales take about 10-15 minutes. They include questions about how you live, what you choose and what you prioritise. It is open to all adults (18+). You do not need to identify as someone who lives “slowly” to take part. The aim of this study is to examine a range of ways of living with time, to better understand people's day to day experiences. Your time, attention, and honest reflections are deeply appreciated. In a culture that celebrates speed, productivity, and distraction your decision to pause and engage in this research is a powerful act. Thankyou.

Take the scale here:

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ltu/the-slow-living-scale

If you know someone who might be interested in this questionnaire, please share it. This research is built on shared insight. The more people that complete it the more relevant the findings will be.

Your voice matters!

With great gratitude,

Anna


r/happiness 21d ago

Physically active individuals tend to have slightly better cognitive abilities on average

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r/happiness 21d ago

People who are quick to see themselves as victims of unfair treatment may be more likely to believe in conspiracy theories, according to a massive international study.

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r/happiness 22d ago

Study on Health and Diet Vitamin D levels during pregnancy impact children’s later learning - a new study has found that higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy were linked to better scores on cognitive tests in children aged seven to 12.

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r/happiness 23d ago

New research supports the “rabbit hole” model of conspiratorial thinking. Believing in one conspiracy theory can slightly increase the likelihood of believing in others over time. Some people may develop interconnected systems of conspiratorial thinking, where one belief helps reinforce others.

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r/happiness 25d ago

New study links celebrity worship to narcissism, materialism, and perceived similarity. People who strongly admire celebrities tend to score higher in both materialistic values and narcissistic traits, particularly a more insecure and emotionally sensitive form of narcissism.

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r/happiness 26d ago

Christians are more self-compassionate than atheists, but also more narcissistic, suggests a new study. More evidence suggesting that higher rates of atheism create more well-being of society in general.

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101 Upvotes

r/happiness 26d ago

Study on Health and Diet Ultra-processed baby foods are 'setting children up for a life of obesity'

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r/happiness 26d ago

The Psychological Effects of Building a Muscular Physique in Overweight Men: How Changes in Body Composition Influence Confidence, Self-Image, and Perceived Attractiveness

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r/happiness 26d ago

More evidence that public Eye Contact activities bring societal health benefits. Study shows that gazing at another person can increase feelings of closeness and prosocial behaviour, even between strangers

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15 Upvotes

r/happiness 26d ago

[Study] Victimhood fuels conspiracy thinking. Victim Justice Sensitivity predicts belief in conspiracies beyond politics or mistrust. Avoid those pushing a victim mindset. The science shows it harms mental health. History shows that it is used by despots to manipulate control

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r/happiness 27d ago

New psychology research reveals why people stay in situationships | Findings suggest that some individuals still derive enough meaning, hope, and emotional connection from them to stay.

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24 Upvotes