By-products from pool cleansers can cause genetic mutation.

Researchers find a way to generate electricity from tomato waste.

There is a link between genetics and levels of national happiness.

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The hunt for health and happiness consumes much of our time but research shows you can attain both through changing your mindset and helping others.

Meditation has been shown to alter the way that genes are expressed.

A certain quality of happiness alters the expression of your genes.

Is your individuality shaped by your DNA or how you’ve been raised? Epigenetics shows environmental influences have a profound effect.

For the first time a gene has been identified that has a link to optimism.

Researchers have isolated a gene that is believed to be necessary for happiness.

Some vegetables alter your genes to reduce your chances of cancer.

Generation Y you face many challenges such as moving away from home, starting work or study. These changes in lifestyle can cause dietary changes that are not always conducive to healthy eating. Binge drinking, recreational drug taking and fast food all take their toll sooner than later. As does going to bed late, texting, on the computer for hours and sleep deprivation.