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                        Love is a major factor in happiness, bringing feelings of contentment and satisfaction. It’s also contagious—our brains mirror what we see others do.The most common sources of happiness are close relationships, a job or past time that gives people joy and helping others. Happiness experts say that we can increase our happiness by focusing on the things in life that matter most, including a positive outlook, optimism, good health, and a sense of purpose.Brooke Adams BS'91 MS'12, University Marketing & CommunicationsResearch shows that happy people are optimistic and have a “take on the world” attitude. They train themselves to not…