If you’ve ever gotten caught in a downward spiral of depression, you know it’s a desperate place to be. Your heart is heavy, your mind is cloudy and you feel like a lead weight is tied to your body. So, how do you dig yourself out of this depressive hole?

Remember the days before cell phones? You could eat a meal in peace, catch up with a friend — uninterrupted, and go on vacation without being bombarded by work emails. Those were the good old days. But if you want to power up your brain, you may need to power down your phone…

Although, you may think of anxiety and depression as a problem in your brain, your gut could have just as much if not more of a role. In fact, more and more studies are showing that the health of your gut has a direct impact on your mental health. Here’s how to fix both…

When it comes to stress relief, most of us need a little help. The problem is, many stress and anxiety-reducing treatments, both conventional and alternative, can also leave you feeling drowsy or fatigued. Time to look into some better mood-boosting options…

A lot of people only exercise with one goal in mind — losing weight. And they assume that once they lose weight, they’ll feel better, look better and have more self-esteem. But the truth is, exercise is more than a means to an end…

You already know good health requires a proper diet and plenty of exercise. But if you want to take your health from good to great, you have to look beyond the physical. Staying psychologically-fulfilled and socially-active plays a surprisingly large role in your health…

I’m always on the lookout for unique ways to relax. I’ve tried and had success with herbs, teas, and music when I need to take the tension down a few notches. If you’re having a bad day and need to reset yourself in a matter of minutes, this does the trick…

We all get the blues. They tend to accompany stress, pain or injury, dramatic or traumatic life events… even seasonal changes. But there are substances in your brain that can make you feel better, unless you take a medicine that works against your brain…

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “If I could just lose 10… 20… or even 30 pounds, then I’ll be happy.” But, it turns out that there is something far more powerful than weight loss when it comes to feeling better — a balanced diet.

Are our beliefs about stress relief and the dangers of stress off base? It may not be stress itself that’s causing all the problems, but our belief that stress is inherently bad. It’s all about perception… and it can spell the difference between dying at a younger age and living to a ripe old age.

Does the grayness of winter, an unfulfilling job, a disappointing relationship or just a bad day bring you down? Well, there may be a sure-fire way to improve your mood quickly, without a lot of fanfare, prescriptions or counseling sessions…

What if you could increase your happiness, vitality and motivation in just two weeks by making one small tweak to your diet? Would you try it? What if I told you this one small change could completely overhaul your mind and body? And here’s the best part…