Touch releases oxytocin, which makes us feel better. But can hugging make us better human beings?
Body Wisdom
Zen and the Art of Running
Why run? How do I reach a “runner’s high”? And how is zen related?
How to Power Down in a World of Sleep Deprivation
We’re over-stimulated and we don’t give our bodies what they need to properly rest. Here are some tips to help you get back your zzz’s.
Four Words that Can Change the Way We Live
There are many simple, powerful phrases we use.
Juicing: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Juicing: is it just a fad, or is there really something behind it all?
Kiss and Make it Better: How Kissing Affects our Health
Pucker up! Kissing isn’t just fun—it’s good for your health!
Five Ways Taking a Break Can Make You More Productive.
Are you good at taking breaks? Here’s how you can tell—and maybe how you can get better.
Your Body Wants You to Know: Nutrition Isn’t One Size Fits All
This just in: everything that was on the superfoods list yesterday is now bad for you. In related news, everything that was bad for you yesterday is now a superfood!
7 Strange Things that Can Help Relieve Stress
I’m a big fan of science. Here are some unexpected ways to knock out stress.
Five Myths About Stress That Might Be Making Us Sick
Stress is bad; everyone knows that, right?
Emotional Resilience: What Makes the Difference Between Surviving & Thriving?
What makes the difference between people who get knocked down by life and stay down, and those who get back up?
How Do We Maintain Mental Flexibility?
Neuroplasticity has become a buzzword the past few years in health circles, but what does it mean for you and me?
Is What We Call Aging Actually Lack of Resilience?
In many cultures, aging is seen as a good thing. But in Western culture, not so much. Are we missing something?
5 Things We Can Learn About How to Eat by Watching Kids
Eating is so much less stressful when you are a kid.
Your Body Wants You to Know: Sunburns Are a Big Deal
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
Your Body Wants You to Know: All that Sitting Is Hurting Your Health (Infographic)
Chances are, you are sitting right now while you are reading this.