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.

Do you always see the bright side of things? If so, congratulations, you may just live longer! That’s because science is revealing your longevity is tied to far more than the numbers your doctor checks when you go in for a visit, like your weight, pulse and blood pressure…

When you’re deeply depressed, overcoming it seems impossible. That terrible depressed feeling consumes you, making it harder to imagine feeling better. But there’s a simple change you can make today that will put you on the path to a more peaceful, happier mind…

Positive energy represents an important, foundational principle for healing — from any chronic illness, including cancer. So it’s important for you to surround yourself with “energy enhancers.” Here are a few I’d like to suggest…

Loneliness and isolation is a horrible place to be, and not just in your mind. New research suggests that the effects of loneliness and social isolation are more detrimental to your health and wellness than smoking and obesity…

Doesn’t your heart just ache for the people of Houston? Like me, you probably want to help. Fortunately, there are many ways you can. You may already know that, but here’s something I bet you didn’t: When you help someone, that act of generosity is returned to you in a scientifically proven and healthy way…

In its most genuine state, gratitude is not merely the act of acknowledging positive aspects or blessings in your life, but of feeling a true appreciation for them. And when the feelings of gratitude are genuine, something amazing happens: Your brain actually changes…