The happiness map of Hungary was created. It shows where the most satisfied people live in the country. The Positive Psychology Research Team of ELTE PPK and the ‘Jobb veled a világ’ (The world is better with you) foundation led by Bella Bagdi have prepared the country’s happiness map. The purpose of the study was […]

Regular exercise, team sports, and developing physical stamina is an important part of childhood. There is no question that joyful sports experiences are a decisive, positive part of healthy physical and mental growth. Children start doing sports primarily for the joy of movement, hanging out with friends, and for the sake of recreation. Success and […]

The name of the scientific discipline studying kisses is philematology. The researchers believe that kissing is probably a learned behavior, as it is common for many mammals. It is a less known fact, however, that kissing is not customary in every human culture. For example, in Eskimo and Maori cultures, noses are rubbed together instead […]

The word tattoo comes from the Polynesian word ‘tatau’, which means ‘to mark’. Archaeological research and excavations suggest that the art of tattooing has been practiced all over the world since prehistoric times, originating in tribal culture. The first evidence of tattooing dates back to about 12,000 years ago. It has been proven that the […]

We take praise with joy and criticism with annoyance, although common sense would dictate the opposite. In the words of Carl Sagan: ‘Valid criticism does you a favor’. In fact, there are two types of people when it comes to receiving criticism. One is able to accept any negative assessment in a positive way, for […]