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Well-Being and Happiness  Notions of health, well-being and
happiness are intertwined in how people approach and view their
lives. The March 2012 issue of Anthropology News seeks
contributions that explore these notions, particularly in this
time of many uncertainties and changes around the
world—economic, political, societal, medical, environmental, and
more. How do we seek out good health, well-being and happiness?
How are medical systems and healing systems interpreted, used
and adapted? How do people meet health challenges, such as
increased chronic illnesses and the obesity epidemic? How do
preventive practices help move people towards well-being? How is
health and well-being connected to notions of happiness? What
are different interpretations of satisfaction and fulfillment?
And how do notions of success and happiness changing? What does
it mean to live a good life? We invite propos