幸福来自哪里?

The pursuit of lasting happiness has long been a subject of interest for scientists and surveys alike.

长时间以来，对持久幸福感的追求一直是科学家和许多相关调查关注的目标。

But what makes us really happy and what lasting benefits does happiness have?

但是什么使我们真正感到快乐？快乐又能带来什么长久的益处呢？

Well, earlier this month, scientists from the University of Illinois found the people who are happy and positive about life live longer.

本月月初，来自伊利诺伊大学的科学家发现，那些对生活持积极态度的快乐的人更长寿。

The researchers found "clear and compelling evidence" that happiness is key when it comes to better health and longer lifespans.

研究人员发现“清晰有力的证据”，能证明快乐是健康和长寿的关键因素。

Last month a British study, which tracked members of 40,000 households across the country, concluded that eating a family meal at least three times a week is the key to happiness because it helps build a strong bond between parents and their children.

上个月，英国某项追踪调查了国内4万户人家的研究发现，每周至少和家人一起聚餐三次是快乐的关键因素，因为它有助于在父母和子女间建立起强大的纽带。