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The genetics of happiness
- Researchers analysed the DNA of people around the world and found three genetic variants for happiness. Two of the variants are linked with differences in the symptoms of depression.
- Another paper suggests that the DNA of people who regard themselves as happy is more likely to contain a specific gene variant.
- Other research shows that national levels of happiness depend on how close we are genetically to the Danes.
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"Happiness consists more in small conveniences of pleasures that occur every day than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom."
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
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Subjective well-being measures
There are three different types of happiness measures:
- How we experience positive emotions.
- How we experience negative emotions.
- Life evaluations (how happy we are with our lives as a whole.)
Brain scans show that volunteers who rated highly on
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Wealth plays a small part in happiness
The Danes focus on the small things that really matter, such as quality time with friends and family, and enjoying the good things in life. Hygge (pronounced 'hooga') is translated as 'cosiness', but Danes argue it is more than that. It is togetherness and relaxation, an indulgen...
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Denmark is one of the happiest nations
In 2016, Denmark was ranked as the happiest nation globally, even though it is dark for 16 hours a day in midwinter.
The annual World Happiness Report assesses criteria such as per capita income, life expectancy, people's freedom to make life decisions, generosity, social support, ...
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The Genetics of Weight
Genetics alone cannot explain why some people are fat and others thin. Other factors include what you do and what happens to you. What can be revealed with known genes is in the single digits.
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Get regular exercise
Exercise is good for both your body and mind. psysical activity is linked to a range of physical and psychological benefits including improved mood. Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise may play a role in warding off symptoms of depression, but evidence also suggests that it may also...
The genetic aspect of happiness
Research found that socioeconomic status, educational attainment, marital status account for only 3% of the variance in well-being. Personality-related genetic influences determine up to 65% of our happiness.
Researchers have identified the genetic factors that influence our happi...
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