New research finds that after a night of shorter sleep, people react more emotionally to stressful events the next day -- and they don't find as much joy in the good things. This has important health ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — During Mental Health Awareness Month, one health expert is reminding people that even big positive events may bring extra stress and emotions. While events like ...

Have you ever had something good happen to you and felt like shouting it from the rooftops? There’s something about sharing good news that seems to enhance the positive feelings we get from happy ...

Making an intentional effort to recognize positive life events and achievements while gathering for food and drink will leave you feeling more socially supported, new research shows. Making an ...

On each episode of our podcast, a guest tries a Greater Good in Action practice to boost their well-being. Listen to these episodes featuring Capitalizing on Positive Events — and subscribe to The ...

Do depressed people have less ability to enjoy positive events than happier people? According to a recent paper published by University of South Florida psychologists (headed by doctoral student ...

New brain imaging research reveals that optimistic people not only see the future more brightly, but their brains also process future events in strikingly similar ways, unlocking the science behind ...