How to Fix the Broken Mental Health Care System

Across the country, communities are arguing how to fix a broken mental health care system. Most of the arguments are political fights over public safety and housing. Oddly, they are…

Got Holiday Stress?

Pamela Cantor M.D. There may be an antidote. KEY POINTS The holidays are not a holiday for all of us. They can be reminders of someone we have loved and…

20 Fall Superfoods for Weight Loss You Should Be Eating This Season

Fill your plate with these nutritional superstars.

The Health Benefits of Magnesium

Your body needs this nutrient for so many things. Make sure you’re getting enough. BY EMILIA BENTON When it comes to getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs to function,…

‘Tis the Season to Be True to Yourself

Whether the holidays excite or overwhelm you, being authentic is key. Dorothy Firman Ed.D. LMHC, BCC KEY POINTS Most of us are being called, in almost every moment, by the…

Don’t Give Your Kids Presents

Why Experiences Endure but Presents Don’t How to give children gifts that last. By Angela Duckworth Ph.D. KEY POINTS “If you buy me Creepy Crawlers, I swear I will never,…

To Live Longer, Most of Us Will Need to Exercise This Much More

Christopher Bergland … and the essential difference between moderate and vigorous workouts. KEY POINTS Current guidelines recommend 150-300 minutes/week of moderate physical activity (MPA) or 75-150 min/wk of vigorous physical…

How to Naturally Lose Weight Fast

Science-backed ways to lose weight While there are endless diets, supplements, and meal replacement plans claiming to ensure rapid weight loss, most lack any scientific evidence. There are, however, some…

Busting the Myth That Money Can’t Buy Happiness

by Mark Travers Ph.D. Sometimes, we need to unlearn basic conditioning by splurging the right way. Many of us are taught to avoid conversations around the topic of money. As…

Need a Happiness Boost? This 3-Minute Daily Ritual Gets Real Results

It really is that simple to make yourself a little happier. by Alison DeNisco Rayome Here’s a sad statistic: 45% of people say they haven’t felt true happiness for more…