Contentment

USA Weekend recently polled Americans to determine who is happy and why. The results were surprising. Two in three adults rated their happiness at 8 or higher on a 1-10 scale.The poll and subsequent interviews revealed the following reasons people give for being happy.

• Younger isn't better. Most people are happiest at their current age.

·  Health matters more than wealth. Three-fourths of those who said their health was excellent or very good were very happy. Just 4 percent said a high income was the most important factor.

·  After health, religious faith was the next most important factor in feeling happy.

·  People who live with others are happier than those who live alone.

·  Extremely happy people are active and social.