Study after study is revealing that you can lower your risk of dementia, heart disease, stroke, and more, by simply asking yourself about the purpose and meaning in your days, rather than by thinking about whether you are happy.

Mortality risk over longer periods of time may be more likely to result from chronic conditions associated with depression. If you think you may be living with depression, or know someone who is, it’s vital to take steps now to overcome it, to increase both the quality and the length of your life. Start with these five steps…

You may be thinking about resolutions to make 2018 the best year yet! Maybe you want meet someone special, or take control of your health and happiness. Whatever your goals are for the New Year, there is one top tip to help you accomplish them…

Frazzled, tense, anxious, worried, wound up? Watch out. People with higher levels of stress have higher levels of a hormone in their hair that’s an indicator for obesity over time, including larger waist circumference and a higher body mass index…

If you’re suffering from poor digestion, depression or anxiety, it could all start with your gut. That’s because, while we all know that a poor diet is unhealthy, researchers have found that stress may be just as harmful to a woman’s body as a really bad diet…

Chronic stress is associated with a multitude of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. And prescription anxiety drugs come with side effects like dizziness, fatigue and weight gain. But what if you could literally flip a switch, a light switch, to turn off the stress?

The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — and no, I’m not talking about friends and family that come in from out of town… I’m talking about stress and anxiety. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, cleaning, baking and entertaining, just to name a few.

The smell of pie in the oven can trigger strong feelings from another time and place… proof of the mind’s ability to associate and affect a reaction from a cue. Now, imagine a cue that stops your arthritis pain, a migraine attack or self-defeating thoughts. Here’s how to do it…

Worry is a normal part of life… and it really can’t be avoided when you are a caring person. Episodic anxiety is also normal, like when you feel butterflies before public speaking or are awaiting results of an exam. But when worry and anxiety become chronic, this changes everything…

Depression is a dark cloud in the lives of millions of people. Yoga is a group of ancient Indian practices that includes physical posture, mantra recitation, specific breathing techniques and discipline to effect changes in the body and mind. So what’s the connection?

Some conventional and alternative treatments for stress and anxiety may leave you feeling drowsy or fatigued. So if you’d rather stay focused and energized all day, while beating back the stress, give these a try…

The power of bright white light may significantly decrease symptoms of depression and increase functioning in people with bipolar disorder… without the side effects of conventional treatments.