Step into summer in the best shape of your life with these reports from Harvard Medical School.
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Warmer weather is on the way and it's not too late to get in shape for the summer. These 3 reports can help you enjoy outdoor activities in the best shape of your life:

Video interview: Using positive psychology

Ronald D. Siegel, Psy.D., assistant clinical professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and editor of Harvard Health Publication's special health report, Positive Psychology, discusses what it takes to be happy.

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Q1: What is positive psychology?

Q2: Why is happiness so hard to achieve?

Q3: Do people hold misconceptions about how to achieve happiness?

Q4: Why is it sometimes difficult to become happy?

Q5: What are some ways to achieve happiness?

Q6: What is mindfulness?

Q7: How do you practice mindfulness?


Report on the many health benefits of maintaining a positive psyhcological outlook

Positive Psychology: Harnessing the power of happiness, personal strength, and mindfulness

Tough economic times are the perfect setting to begin using positive psychology to your advantage, says a new report from Harvard Medical School. Positive Psychology: Harnessing the power of happiness, personal strength, and mindfulness is a guide to the concepts that have made "Positive Psychology" the most popular course at Harvard University, and teaches how to put positive emotion to work in your life. Learn more »