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Harvard-trained researcher Shawn Achor told Oprah the 5-step secret to happiness, including breathing and the happy secret to better work.

11 Benefits of Hugging, Backed By Chemistry

Grant Study Reveals What Makes Us Happy

Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.

5 Beneficial Side Effects of Kindness include that it makes our hearts healthier and it slows aging.

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”How to Stop People From Texting While Driving” (NYT/Room for Debate)

Psychological Facts That Make People Click:

Cheese triggers the same part of the brain as hard drugs, say scientists

Why We Keep Playing the Lottery

Gift giving is associated with a larger pulse of dopamine than receiving a gift.

The Neuroscience of Love

This Is Your Brain On Love

There's No Such Thing as Everlasting Love (According to Science)

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The Evolution of Altruism - Chronicle of Higher Education

I freeze people's brains for a living.

Staring Into Someone's Eyes For 10 Minutes Can Alter Your Consciousness

To Fall in Love With Anyone Ask These 36 Questions, by Mandy Len Catron, NYTimes

Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend

Do You Love Your Dog More Than Humans?

Your dog does actually love you.

13 Habits of Exceptionally Likeable People

How The Brain Falls in Love

You really can be drunk on love

Gut bacteria make most of the serotonin in your body.

Long-Held Belief About Connection Between Depression and Serotonin is Challenged

Serotonin not found to be a major player in depression

Serotonin, Dopamine, Acetylcholine necklace

Microbes help produce serotonin in gut, where it is estimated that 90% of the body's serotonin is made.

Serotonin and Dopamine...

It's impossible, said pride. It's risky, said experience. It's pointless, said reason. Give it a try, whispered the heart.

The ‘Love Drug’ Might Help With Appetite Control

Link between love hormone oxytocin and effects of marijuana's THC on human behavior: They improve interpersonal bonding.

Bringing Back My Real Self With Hormones

Oxytocin Found to Stimulate Social Brain Regions in Children With Autism

Children with pets have less stress and anxiety.