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Go ahead, tell me what to buy: Happy consumers like it (most of the time?)

Consumers apparently don't mind taking orders, when it comes to slogans for pleasurable products or services, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But banks and insurance agencies should mind their ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

If you're happy and you know it: Researchers trail Twitter to track world's mood swings

Using Twitter to monitor the attitudes of 2.4 million people in 84 countries, Cornell University researchers found that people all over the world awaken in a good mood – but globally that cheer soon deteriorates ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 29, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A happy life is a long one for orangutans

New research has shown that happier orang-utans live longer which may shed light on the evolution of happiness in humans.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 29, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Got up on the wrong side of the bed? Your work will show it

A new study of telephone customer service representatives shows just how important it is for employees to start the workday in a good mood.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 04, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Being in a good mood may lead to poor memory

Most people have had trouble remembering something they just heard. Now, a University of Missouri researcher found that forgetfulness may have something to do with being in a good mood. Elizabeth Martin, a doctoral student ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 30, 2011 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A positive mood allows your brain to think more creatively

People who watch funny videos on the internet at work aren't necessarily wasting time. They may be taking advantage of the latest psychological science -- putting themselves in a good mood so they can think more creatively.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 15, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (10) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Happy extraverts are more creative: study

(PhysOrg.com) -- Outgoing people who are in a good mood are significantly more creative than people who keep themselves to themselves, according to a new study.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Aug 03, 2010 | popularity 2.9 / 5 (11) | comments 7

The upside of feeling down

A chill wind chases you into the door of your local newsagent. Rain is drumming down outside. As you pay for your newspaper, you briefly notice a number of strange items on the checkout counter - a matchbox ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 09, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (18) | comments 4