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Ape Midlife Crisis
A new study has found that chimpanzees and orangutans experience a midlife crisis, just like humans. Researchers from around the world studied over 500 primates
Money Brings Happiness After All
A new study has challenged the long-held belief that higher income does not necessarily equate to greater happiness. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have
City vs. Country: Smarter Residents?
The Savanna Theory of Happiness suggests that people with lower IQs prefer the routine life of the countryside, while more intelligent individuals appreciate the variety
Wealthy Homelands = Unhappy Teens
In a surprising twist, a recent study by economists Robert Rudolf and Dirk Bethmann of Korea University has found that the happiness of teenagers decreases
Happiness Peaks in Early 30s
According to a recent retrospective longitudinal study, people are happiest on average between the ages of 30 and 34. Surprisingly, childhood is not considered the
First Relationship Shapes Personality
A new study conducted by German psychologists challenges the widely held belief that our first serious relationship has a significant impact on our personality. Instead,
Happiness = No Shopping
The advertising industry bombards us with messages every day, telling us what we need to be happy. However, recent research by neuroscientists has shown that
Believers in Conspiracy Theories are Rational
The constant bombardment of advertisements telling us what we need to be happy has led to a society that is constantly consuming. However, recent research
