News is bad for you – and giving up reading it will make you happier

News is bad for your health. It leads to fear and aggression, and hinders your creativity and ability to think deeply. The solution? Stop consuming it altogether

Article

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/apr/12/news-is-bad-rolf-dobelli

Author web site

dobelli.com

Book

The Art of Thinking Clearly: Better Thinking, Better Decisions [Hardcover]