CogniFit
  • Brain Health
  • Wellness
  • Mindfulness
  • For Educators
  • For Families
  • Research & Discoveries
  • News & Press
    • CogniFit News
    • CogniFit Timeline
  • Start Training
    • Google Play
    • iTunes
    • Cognifit.com
  • English
Wellness

Where is happiness located in the brain?

by CogniFit November 27, 2015
by CogniFit November 27, 2015
Where is happiness located in the brain?
Where is happiness located in the brain?

Everyone strives for happiness in their life, but where is it actually located? I don’t mean where you have to move to in order to find it, or what you have to do to get it, but rather where happiness is located in the brain. An article from CTV News explains more in depth.

This idea is fascinating, as people experience happiness (or unhappiness) in different ways and is largely left to interpretation of the individual. A team of Japanese scientists have conducted a study in order to find out where exactly happiness “lives” in the brain. Waturu Sato of Kyoto University in Japan used an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) to answer this question. “The discovered that the combination of positive emotions and satisfaction derived from life events had an impact of the precuneus, which is part of the parietal lobe.

Dr. Sato’s team analyzed the brains of 51 participants “to measure their subjective happiness as well as the emotions they felt.” The team gave each participant a questionnaire in order to determine their happiness, intensity of emotions, and how happy they are with their lives.

The study showed that the participants who were happier had more grey matter in the precuneus than those who were less happy. Waturu stated” Several studies have shown that meditation increases grey matter mass in the precuneus”.

This is good news for those of us who feel like we could be happier in our lives. Practicing some type of meditation is shown to actually make you happier. So, what’s stopping you?

happinessmeditation
Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
previous post
Hallucinations are caused by a fold in the brain
next post
New Experimental Brain Cancer Treatment

You may also like

Healthy Diet Experiment – Training People’s Brains To...

February 7, 2022

Overcoming Fear – 20 Essential Tips

October 27, 2021

The Importance of Morning Rituals: Q&A With Wellness...

October 22, 2021

Color Psychology: The Meaning and Effect of Hues

October 21, 2021

Examples of Neuroplasticity In Relationships and Friendships

October 6, 2021

Mental Wellness Finally Get Spotlight in the Wellness...

September 27, 2021

How Are Sleep And Cognition Connected?

September 20, 2021

Benefits of Being Social

September 13, 2021

Benefits of Drinking Water – Hydration Health &...

August 23, 2021

Children’s Mental Health: 7 Tips For Healthy Early...

January 22, 2021

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Assessment cognifit

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
  • About CogniFit
  • Cognitive Skills
  • Scientific Validation
  • Privacy Policy
  • Help Center

@2022 - All Right Reserved. CogniFit

CogniFit
  • Brain Health
  • Wellness
  • Mindfulness
  • For Educators
  • For Families
  • Research & Discoveries
  • News & Press
    • CogniFit News
    • CogniFit Timeline
  • Start Training
    • Google Play
    • iTunes
    • Cognifit.com
  • English
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT