Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Friendship, Not Money, Makes People Happy


By Dr. Mercola In the quest for happiness, many people put their hopes on the attainment of material possessions when what may matter most of all, according to new research, are things that money can’t buy, namely good health and strong relationships. In the new Origins of Happiness study, findings of which were presented at the London School of Economics (LSE) well-being conference in December 2016, survey data collected from four countries revealed the key determinants of people’s life satisfaction.Good Friends, Mental and Physical Well-Being Matter More Than Income LSE economist Lord Richard Layard, who led the report, said the findings suggest governments should be focused not on wealth creation but on well-being creation.1 By focusing on people’s physical and mental health, along with their relationships, the corresponding reduction in depression and anxiety could reduce misery by 20 percent, compared to just a 5 percent reduction if the focus was on eliminating poverty.2 T
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/12/29/social-relationships-good-health-makes-people-happy.aspx

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