Why do positive moments sometimes fade almost as soon as they appear? New research shows that certain thoughts we have after good experiences may increase vulnerability to depression.

I have written several entries here on savoring: the strategies people use to enhance and sustain their positive feelings. It is clear that savoring contributes to well-being, in the moment and ...

All feelings come from our thoughts. If we feel happy, we are happy. If we feel sad, we are sad. My mentor and friend Dan Zelling M.D. said, “You can change your thoughts and thereby your feelings.” ...

Science has found that a happier life is a healthier life. When people experience more positive emotion, they tend to enjoy better cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune function and even a longer life ...

Positive thinking is not the phony baloney it was once believed to be by older generations. Numerous studies over recent years have shown that optimistic thinking leads to a positive attitude. People ...

Recent research suggests that the consumption of caffeinated beverages is linked to a measurable increase in positive feelings, particularly during the morning hours. While caffeine reliably lifts ...