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The Pursuit of Happiness

There’s much to learn from the happiest places, and that’s good news for brain health

Being happy not only feels good but is also good for your brain. You make better decisions, you’re more creative and you live longer if you’re content. So how can you enhance your bliss and your brain health? It’s often not the big things but the little ones that can bring you more joy. See our suggestions — from keeping a gratitude journal to hanging out with friends to making lifestyle changes. These can all help you and your brain to get happy.