Dr. Luis Angeles

They say children bring about laughter, and a new study published by the Journal of Happiness Studies in October confirms this by suggesting that having children does indeed boost happiness for married couples.

More and more universities around the nation are employing positive thinkers, or "happiness coaches."

Sure, with the economic climate we are in today and the housing and job markets at all-time lows, it’s not surprising to learn that Americans in 2009 are unhappier than they have been in previous years, especially at certain age ranges.