The considered wisdom in positive psychology is that to feel better, you just need to think happy thoughts. If this conjures up the song “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” then you’re on the right track.

HANGZHOU, China — Scientists have discovered something remarkable about the human brain: positive emotions don’t just make us feel good, they actually help us remember things better by creating ...

All feelings come from our thoughts. If we feel happy, we are happy. If we feel sad, we are sad. My mentor and friend Dan Zelling M.D. said, “You can change your thoughts and thereby your feelings.” ...

Being happy involves destroying the ‘hurt body’. But we are not conscious of how we create this hurt body. Every thought ...

Positive thinking is not the phony baloney it was once believed to be by older generations. Numerous studies over recent years have shown that optimistic thinking leads to a positive attitude. People ...

September 13 is now celebrated as Positive Thinking Day in several parts of the world. It was first observed in the US in 2003 and has since become an annual reminder of the strength positivity holds.

New research ties positive thoughts about aging to better recovery from mild cognitive issues. The reason for the link isn’t entirely clear. Experts say it’s important to talk to your doctor if you’re ...