Does happiness find people, or do people find happiness? A couple decades ago, such questions were left to philosophers. Now scientists are tackling them.
Researchers have made a slew of findings on happiness. For starters, happiness seems to be rooted in genetics -- and circumstances, and a person's determination to be happy. Another tidbit: Lots of money and success don't ensure long-term happiness.
The Los Angeles Times takes a look at the research and offers experts' tips for pursing happiness.

>_> My friend Charlie Chew said money gives him happiness because he does not need to check his wallet when he has to buy a pair of new shoes.