The New York Times is working on a video project about happiness. We’d love to hear from you. By The New York Times Magazine The New York Times Magazine and Well are working on a video project ...

The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, a correctional facility located on the shoreline of the San Francisco Bay, seems an unlikely place to find happiness. But the Rev. George Williams ...

There’s been a lot of debate about whether money can buy happiness. Some argue convincingly that it can, while others strongly disagree. In this blog post, I’ll explore why I believe money ...

Happiness is linked to having a strong immune system, helping prevent illness and making symptoms less severe. For example, in a group of people exposed to a flu virus, those who had typically ...

What he has discovered along the way is a deeper study of happiness that can apply to those with serious mental health challenges, but also to those simply in need of a lift. Listen to Fergal read ...

For example, it’s hard to imagine that becoming a full-blown existential nihilist—life is meaningless and then you die—will aid much in your happiness. (You might think that posing as one ...

Happiness seems to be the ultimate — yet most elusive — of goals. You want to understand how to be happy with your family, work, health, finances, relationships, and future. And while you may ...