In a about how our ancestral needs impact our modern feelings, researchers uncovered something that will surprise few among the highly intelligent. While most people are happier when they’re surrounded by friends, smart people are happier when they’re not.The researchers, Norman P. Li and Satoshi Kanazawa, of the Singapore Management University, Singapore and the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK, respectively, were investigating the “savanna theory” of happiness.The savanna theory — also called the “evolutionary legacy hypothesis” and the “mismatch hypothesis” — posits...…In a about how our ancestral needs impact our modern feelings, researchers uncovered something that will surprise few among the highly intelligent. While most people are happier when they’re surrounded by friends, smart people are happier when they’re not.The researchers, Norman P. Li and Satoshi Kanazawa, of the Singapore Management University, Singapore and the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK, respectively, were investigating the “savanna theory” of happiness.The savanna theory — also called the “evolutionary legacy hypothesis” and the “mismatch hypothesis” — posits...WW…

— by Mary Cooke, Ph.D.A large study finds a dramatic increase in the number of adults in the United States reporting symptoms of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.All data and statistics are based on publicly available data at the time of publication. Some information may be out of date. Visit our for the most recent information on the COVID-19 pandemic.The number of adults experiencing in the U.S. has tripled, according to a major study. Researchers estimate that more than 1 in 4 U.S. adults now report experiencing symptoms of depression.Before the pandemic, 8.5% of U.S. adults...…— by Mary Cooke, Ph.D.A large study finds a dramatic increase in the number of adults in the United States reporting symptoms of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.All data and statistics are based on publicly available data at the time of publication. Some information may be out of date. Visit our for the most recent information on the COVID-19 pandemic.The number of adults experiencing in the U.S. has tripled, according to a major study. Researchers estimate that more than 1 in 4 U.S. adults now report experiencing symptoms of depression.Before the pandemic, 8.5% of U.S. adults...WW…