mind_body

For seniors, each passing yearbrings a new ache or pain, making everydaytasks like cleaning the house more difficult. Even though Joanne Fisher, 73, o...

The more frequently you practice meditation, the more the effects sustain themselves throughout your day and throughout your life. Daily meditation pr...

You’re feeling pretty good. After all, your typical weekincludes lifting weights and logging miles on the treadmill. Then why does your back feel sore...

As guys race through life, many of us forget to make a pit stop and properly fuel our bodies. Fast food and microwave meals become routine, and our co...

A visit with relatives in South Africa led Stephanie Wilkins to an extremely satisfying, relaxing and rewarding hobby. In some ways, she says, it’s th...

Most Americans have been advised to adhere to a diet low in saturated fats to promote heart health. However, the paradigm for what constitutes a healt...

Imagine you’re out to dinner with friends at a popular local spot. Everyone is talking and laughing around you but you’re having a hard time understan...

An estimated 5.8 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. This includes an ...

Volunteer work is the backbone of any community. It’s been a part of our society since America’s inception, à la Benjamin Franklin’s volunteer firehou...

It seems everywhere you turn, people are talking about yoga and itspowerful benefits. Incorporating yoga into your life can not only make you morefit,...

Silver linings can be more than poetic fodder and pretty pictures. Studies suggest that people who maintain an optimistic outlook, even when life clou...

Independence Day is around the corner. Families are likely prepping to watch or set off fireworks and sparklers. However, the Fourth of July celebrati...

When Dr. Jim Gallant sees a patient suffering from a chronic disease, such as diabetes or heart disease, he knows there’s almost always more to the st...

It turns out that mindfulness — the practice of being fully aware of the present moment — can taste pretty good. Mindfulness comes from the Buddhist c...

While eating meatless has an array of health benefits and even significantly reduces your carbon footprint, there is undoubtedly a price you pay cutti...

Oatmeal, garlic, flax seeds, beans, almonds and apples — these foods may sound odd when grouped together, but for balancing cholesterol levels they ar...

If coffee has long been your go-to morning and afternoon boost, it might be time to switch things up. Consider squeezing a few of these natural energy...

No matter what’s going on or where it might be going on, time is often of the essence when it comes to just about anything. The clock can be one of th...

Many people can benefit from more exercise. But after a long day at work and tending to obligations at home, making time for exercise can be an uphill...

A 2017 study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimated that 792 million people across the globe lived with a mental health disord...