‘Money can’t buy you happiness’ so the saying goes. And evidence suggests it's true. Research from the University of British Columbia shows that rich and poor people are generally as happy as each other. Where they do differ is in sadness levels; wealthier people are much less sad on a daily basis. What does this mean?

Amid an economic slowdown, many Chinese people are fearful about their current and future salary expectations. But while money might make the world go round for some, a new report has found that Chinese Gen Zers care less about it than older generations. Is materialism a dying concept?

As people increasingly value products that not only prevent ill health, but also promote happier lifestyles, the global wellness industry has grown to be worth $3.4 trillion. Canvas8 spoke with consumer psychologist and brand consultant Dr. Paul Marsden to find out how brands are selling happiness.

You can’t move for being told how to be happy. It’s a choice, claims Coca-Cola in its Choose Happiness campaign. It’s the truth, croons Pharrell in Happy. We can redesign our lives to achieve it, says Paul Dolan in Happiness by Design. But what does ‘being happy’ mean, and how do we achieve it?