Happiness & Health: 9 Choices That Unlock the Powerful Connection Between the Two Things We Want Most

The first practical guide to the physical benefits of positive emotions—from the national bestselling authors of How We Choose to Be Happy.

Happiness & Health unravels the mysteries of the mindbody connection as it presents clinical, scientific, and anecdotal evidence that proves that the adoption of a set of simple behaviors—known collectively as the "model of health"—can biochemically enhance health and well-being.

Validated by international studies, including those conducted at the Mayo Clinic, the “model of health” as outlined in this book sets forth nine specific attitude- driven behaviors that anyone can integrate into their lives to achieve higher levels of both recovery from and prevention of illness:

Intention • Accountability • Identification • Centrality • Recasting • Options • Appreciation • Giving • Truth

Rick Foster and Greg Hicks have transformed thousands of lives with their model of health in major corporations, universities, and medical centers.

Jen Seda, M.D., is a founding member of Mayo Clinic’s Complementary and Integrative Medicine program.