Those who are grateful live longer, healthier lives.

That was the message from Edward Diener, aka Dr. Happiness. The world-renowned psychologist and leading expert in scientific research on happiness shared his insight at the Kelowna Community Theatre as part of .

The presentation, titled The Science of Happiness: What We Know and How We Can Use it to Improve Society, both inspired and informed a near-full house.

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And yes, one of them is money. But only to a certain extent.

The research shows that while covering basic necessities generally improves a person91裸聊视频檚 quality of life and therefore happiness, the more money you have does not necessarily equate to increased happiness.

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But combined with other elements, such as social relationships and work, it plays a part.

91裸聊视频淭here are dozens of things you can do to be a happier individual,91裸聊视频� said Diener.

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91裸聊视频淪upport others, don91裸聊视频檛 just look for support, be a support.

91裸聊视频淒evelop a habit of seeing the good in the world and others.91裸聊视频�

With recent events like the Las Vegas shootings, while obviously devastating, in the big scheme of things it was small compared to plague, depression and world wars that have occurred, said Diener. Taking this into account, as well as seeing the good that has come from such tragedy is important, he urges.

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Diener is working to have his research used and accepted by leaders, to both guide policies and improve society.

91裸聊视频淵ou want citizens to be happy to function better,91裸聊视频� he said, adding that still more needs to be done. 91裸聊视频淲e need to have national counts of well being to supplement economic counts.91裸聊视频�

But all-in-all, we91裸聊视频檙e pretty happy with all things considered.

And in fact Canadians are among the world91裸聊视频檚 happiest people.