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There are plenty of theories about the source of happiness. Who doesn’t think they would be happier with more money and success? We talked to happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of ...

A new book, “How to Feel Loved,” links our social skills to how content we are. By Catherine Pearson Sonja Lyubomirsky has been a leading researcher on the science of happiness for decades. And for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. That instant certainty you feel while making decisions isn’t ...

When Chuck D of Public Enemy famously called hip-hop “the Black CNN,” he was touching on a universal truth that goes beyond genre: Music and protest have always been inextricably linked. For some ...

To better understand Americans’ well-being, we asked U.S. adults how often they feel lonely or isolated from those around them and how often they feel optimistic about their lives. There are ...

If you’re like a lot of us, this past year might be one you’re not unhappy to see go. (Maybe you’d even like to see the swinging door slap 2024’s ass on the way out.) But then, also like some of us, ...

As we put this list together, we thought about the rise of a new pop class, the return of some longtime favorites, regional rap bangers, country crossovers, the year of sexy drill, and more. All the ...

Because I chose to fill this list with songs that are available on streaming services, my true pick for the best cover of the 2020s will simply just have to exist here, as an honorable mention. During ...

Superstar country band Midland's peerless understanding of aesthetics and dynamics makes their every interaction with the universe feel like it's dipped in amber and swathed in vintage sepia tones ...

The oldest millennials have entered their 40s and are noticing the effects of aging. It might not be in their heads. A growing body of research says the aging process might resemble rolling hills more ...