From giggles to guffaws and from chuckles to cackles, we laugh in a lot of different ways -- and what's more, only about 90 percent of our laughter is related to jokes or humor. See more »

Do you remember what it was like to feel that happy as a kid, when life was less complicated? If not, these 10 tips might get you grinning again. C'mon. Turn that frown upside down. See more »

What makes you happy? If you're not sure, and especially if you're not happy, read on to learn more about how to pursue the happiness you desire -- and deserve. See more »

Happiness is a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, it can also be elusive due to stress or depression. However, strategies abound that you can use to trick yourself into being happy. Ready for 10 of them? See more »

Snapping at your best friend and zoning out in front of the TV for hours might be more than a case of the Mondays. If you can't sleep and you're consumed by stress, you might be unhappy. See more »

In an ideal world, we'd frequently meet new and interesting people, and we'd constantly discover new aspects of our emotional lives. For many of us, though, personal ruts and situational repetition are the norm. Let's change that. See more »

Somewhere in our brains beyond the worries about credit card bills and looming layoffs at work, many of us want to live a more conscious life. So how do we get there? See more »

Just as we can physically train muscles to become tighter and stronger, we can mentally train ourselves to draw more pleasure from the mundane. It takes discipline and a can-do attitude. See more »

Your cubicle neighbor got laid off last week, and the sight of her empty swivel chair is a real downer. How do you keep your chin up when times are so lousy? See more »

Most of us want, seek and wish for two things: happiness and health (OK, and maybe money). Does good health require a smile, or can the grumps among us soldier on in sound body? See more »