American scientists have found different types of happiness have surprisingly contrary effects on our genes.
UCLA research found that people who derive their happiness from helping others have strong antibody genes, while people who get their kicks from self-gratification can suffer from low antiviral and anitbody gene expression.
The study, which also involved the University of North Carolina, is the first of its kind to examine how positive psychology impacts human gene expression.
People who are do-gooders have high levels of 'eudaimonic well-being'.
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