The happiness gene
May 24, 2011
New research from the London School of Economic and Political Science shows that there is a happiness gene–and if you’ve inherited both the long-long versions of this gene (5-HTT) from your parents, you’re more likely to be very satisfied or satisfied with your life (compared to 19 percent satisfaction reported by those with the short-short version of the gene).
Which is not to say what happens in your life doesn’t play a role–so go forth and be happy! Some people just are naturally happier to start off.
Filed under: Random Swellness,Swellbeing
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Callum @ Dusky Leaf Yoga | May 24, 2011 at 8:23 PM
This is depressing news indeed for those of us with the short-short gene.
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healthandswellness | May 24, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Hmm, very true…but wouldn’t ever really know which genes you’ve got, so live as though you’ve got the long-long version!
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