…A strong and supportive social network of friends and family, and helping others, are among the greatest contributors to happiness. Helping others may provide a significant contribution to the positive effects of religion on longevity and health. [p431]
The happiness brain
Most of the studies of human mood have focused on pathological states such as depression. Happiness is not simply the absence of depression. It is a dimension in its own right that has only recently received research attention. [p427]
