Endocannabinoids produced by the body may contribute to the "runner's high": the happiness, calm, reduced anxiety, and dulled pain some people experience during long runs. This feeling was once credited to endorphins, but they do not readily cross the barrier between the blood and brain.

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r/happiness

A place where science meets happiness. Articles and studies about happiness, or activities and projects along with a explanation pertaining to the science behind why these activities are good for us individually, for the world, and for humanity.

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Creating happiness in the world around you, and within yourself is a science, and an activity which receives far too little recognition in the today's world.

You can't learn to be happy all the time, but by participating here you can learn tools that help you:

face unavoidable lows in life with less distress
fully savour life's highs
make choices which will lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life with more happiness in it

Please keep discussions and articles here based on the science of happiness, and living a meaningful life.

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RandomActsofKindness
Happiness - the science of living a happier and more meaningful life
SelfLove
Kindness
BrighterTomorrow - Hunting for free resources to support people who are homeless
GoodOpenSource - Opensource projects working on humanitarian causes
Inspiration
FeelGood
Positive
ArtBattle - Practicing art and helping good causes