Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays often present a dizzying array of demands — cooking meals, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. And...

Health anxiety can interfere with your life, but it's highly treatable. You spend hours on the Internet researching health information. When you get a scratchy throat you automatically think cancer not a cold. And even when medical tests come back showing that you're healthy, it doesn't make you feel better. In the back of your mind you still feel like something is wrong....

ABSTRACT : Human beings are social animals and our biological, psychological, and social systems evolved to thrive in collaborative networks of people. In many societies, social networks are likely to thin as people age, leading in many cases to isolation and loneliness. In this article we review the evidence that social isolation affects health and mortality, whether or not the isolation is accompanied...

If you’ve ever forfeited vacation days or thought you’d just do a vacation working around the house, here are some solid reasons why you should travel and explore new places.

Question.  Do you know how many thoughts you have a day? Second question.  What percentage of your thoughts are negative?

If you follow our blog, you know one way to boost your dopamine is by setting—and reaching—goals you have set for yourself. That said, goal-setting can be daunting. Where to start, how to decide what you want to achieve and how to track it. We’ve got some straightforward tips for you on how to get started.