You’ve probably heard and read that sitting seriously sabotages your heart health, and it may even double your heart disease risk. But that’s not always the case. There’s one instance when sitting is actually great for your heart…

Cortisol throws your hormonal balance out of whack. Beyond your hormones, high cortisol levels weaken your immune system, put you at risk for diabetes and contribute to obesity. High cortisol is also tied to mood problems and, of course, anxiety. Bust it with a simple amino acid…

Getting help for depression usually means a prescription that then causes you to go through nausea, weight gain, fatigue, constipation, irritability, anxiety and sexual problems. But for many, a special diet that’s often prescribed for stroke and heart attack sufferers can significantly help…

There’s an intimate connection between food and mood. And, depending upon your age, one nutrient group or another may become more crucial to health. However, the following 10 nutrients are proven mood-boosters for anyone of any age…

New research clearly shows that meditation is about more than just relaxation. It can actually keep you clear and focused as you age. Maybe as my friend’s grandmother says, it can even keep you out of the nursing home. Here’s how to get started…

It’s estimated that over 18 million adults are affected by depression. Fortunately, a new study is shedding light on the disorder. It turns out that a simple amino acid deficiency could be at its root and may provide clues to beating the battle against depression for some people…

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Waiting is the hardest part.” And, if you’ve ever actually worried yourself sick, you know how true it is. That’s because waiting for something to happen can be far worse than dealing with the reality of it happening.

You try to fall asleep at night, but no matter how tired you are, the racing thoughts streaming through your mind won’t stop. When the internal chatter is too much to handle or ceases to abate, it can cause mental fatigue and psychological distress. Here’s how to quiet it…

The practice of meditation is thousands of years old and there are many ways to do it. In the U.S. the methods of mindfulness meditation and transcendental meditation are most popular. But, if you’re new to meditation, you might find this method particularly helpful, especially if you need focus…

Fat, foggy and forgetful. It’s safe to say that a lot of us feel this way, especially when we hit middle age. And, while many people, even doctors, write it off as just a part of aging, that’s not the case…

Can you afford to go on not really knowing how to meditate? Considering the far reaching health benefits, the answer is “no!” No longer is meditation only considered an ancient spiritual practice: its many physical benefits have been scientifically proven… in fact Harvard says it really works.

It’s sad to say, but a lot of people think the older you get, the worse your health gets. But this doesn’t have to be true for you. There are a lot of changes you can make now to prevent yourself from going down this road — and the first is effortless…