Physiology of happiness Within the brain, the anterior cortex and the amygdale (in the brain) become more active when we think about positive events. Research demonstrates that the neurotransmitter dopamine plays an important role in happiness because it mediates transfer of positive emotions. Happiness is also associated with  lower levels of cortisol , and therefore, a stronger immune system, and less stress. Happiness produces physiological changes, evident by scientific testing. Positron Emission Tomography (PET test) and functional MRI show activity in the left prefrontal cortex, which when stimulated, people feel more positive. Optimism, a contributing factor for happiness, is also linked to brain function Within the brain, the anterior cortex and the amygdale (in the brain) become more active when we think about positive events. Research demonstrates that the neurotransmitter dopamine plays an important role in

Happiness is no longer a Noun, but Verb. Today we will see “what is happiness?” It seems like an odd question, but is it? Do you know how to define happiness? Do you think happiness is the same thing to you as it is to others? What’s the point of it all? Does it even make a difference in our lives? In fact, happiness does have a pretty important role in our lives, and it can have a huge impact on the way we live our lives. Although researchers have yet to pin down the definition or an agreed-upon framework for happiness, there’s a lot we have learned in the last few decades. To dive into the science of happiness, what it actually is, and why it matters, read on! A Look at the  Oxford English Dictionary ‘s Definition of Happiness   First, let’s take a look at the definition of happiness so we’re all on the same page. Oxford English Dictionary ’s definition of “ happiness ” is a simple one: “ The state of being happy .” Not exactly what we were looking

               Happiness our Choice    11 th June-2019         Part-1                                                                     Relearning                                                   In her 2007 book  The How of Happiness , p ositive psychology researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky elaborates, describing happiness as “the experience of joy, contentment, or positive well-being, combined with a sense that one’s life is good, meaningful, and worthwhile.” But we are always in the state of worrying, and most of the time we are with negative feelings and missing the thing called joy. Most of us don’t know when we were happy last time .There is a Urdu poem written by Mirza Khalib. It says ” peace and joy are our friends for few seconds only”.   All religions teach us the way to be happy. But are we happy and enjoying most of our life time?   Some religion advices to bear the pain of sufferings, so that we can be happy in the heaven or next birth after death. So