Being happy has clear health benefits. Being happy is not just about feeling good, researches has discovered that it also makes us healthier. In our everyday life we don`t pay enough attention to our own happiness. People think that there are a lot of more important things. They care about their work, school, family.. It`s undoubtedly important, but if you want to enjoy your life and to see the results of your efforts, you should stay healthy. And, you know, to stay healthy you MUST be happy! Being happy may help keep your immune system strong, happy people don`t pick up as many colds or get struck down as often by a flue virus. Happiness may protect your heart by reducing blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart attacks and stroke. Also, happy people deal better with pain and bounce back faster after an operation. Studies also indicate that happy people take better care of their health. They have regular checkups and do more exercise than unhappy people. And moreover, their life expectancy is longer too! Are you still unhappy? Wasn`t that enough to become a happy person?! Happiness is a broad term that includes a lot of positive emotions, such as joy, gladness and satisfaction. And so it`s really pleasant to be happy, let`s do it!