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160 Studies Show Happiness Improves Health and Lengthens Life

A review of more than 160 studies has found 'clear and compelling evidence' that - all else being equal - happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers. The University of Illinois study is the most comprehensive review so far of the evidence linking happiness to health outcomes.

160 Studies Show Happiness Improves Health and Lengthens Life

A review of more than 160 studies has found 'clear and compelling evidence' that - all else being equal - happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers. The University of Illinois study is the most comprehensive review so far of the evidence linking happiness to health outcomes.

9 Doctor Groups Rally to Reduce Overused Medical Tests

According to estimates, one-third of all money spent on US health care is devoted to unnecessary tests and procedures. In a proactive effort to help stem healthcare spending, nine medical associations have joined a campaign called Choosing Wisely, to educate doctors and patients to use more caution regarding certain procedures.

The Pursuit of Happiness: What Matters Most? (Video)

If happiness is a state of mind, Boulder, Colorado would be its capital. Where you live, it turns out, makes a difference in the happiness level, but plenty of other factors can make up for a less than ideal hometown. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index digs deeper, beyond vague feelings of happiness, to gather more measurable data on 55 aspects of overall well-being

Fight Alzheimer's by Keeping These Items in Your Kitchen

Brain research expert Dr. Pat McGeer eats ginger every day, one of his personal strategies for warding off Alzheimer's disease. Along with ginger, try blackberries, rhubarb, cinnamon, turmeric, cranberries, pomegranate and blueberries, which all contain enzymes to block plaque buildup.

Steep Decline in Child Deaths Worldwide Continues in 2011

Countries across the world are continuing to make rapid progress in reducing child deaths. According to a new UN report, trends in child mortality since 1990 shows that major reductions have been made in all regions for children under five, translating into a sharp drop in total deaths from nearly 12 million in 1990 to an estimated 6.9 million in 2011.