Coping Skills

Many things cause stress in daily life, but there are lots of ways you can help yourself to cope.

Tips for a better Smile

How to smile

Frown and you frown alone, but smile and the whole world smiles with you. 

Emotional Freedom Technique

EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques. Essentially,EFT therapy is a type of psychological acupressure that involves the stimulation of traditional Chinese acupuncture points. However, instead of using needles, it uses a technique of gentle tapping on these points

The EFT Tapping Points

10 Foods to Eat When You Have the Flu

Popsicles

walking barefoot is the natural way to walk

Urbanization has greatly affected the way in which we walk and as such we no longer use our feet in the way they were intended. Due to the rapid urbanization of our environment in the past few hundred years, with streets being covered in tarmac and concrete paving slabs providing pavement to walk along, the ground has changed from soft, uneven woodlands and fields to flat and hard surfaces. Then someone invented shoes. It was the last step that divorced us from the Earth.

Causes of Fatigue and Sleepiness and How to Fight Them

Fatigue Cause No. 1: Not Enough Sleep

It may seem obvious but you could be getting too little sleep. That can negatively affect your concentration and health. Adults should get seven to eight hours every night. 

Fix: Make sleep a priority and keep a regular schedule. Ban laptops, cell phones, and PDAs from your bedroom. Still having trouble? Seek help from a doctor. You may have a sleep disorder.

7 wonders of water

Heart-Healthy Pasta? 'Super Spaghetti' Just Might Be

Scientists in Italy and Spain say they have developed a new type of pasta made with barley flour that may reduce the risk of heart disease for lovers of spaghetti and other wheat-based noodles.

Top Concentration Killers

Culprit: Social Media

Whether you're living with ADHD or just have trouble focusing from time to time, today's world is full of concentration killers. Psychologist Lucy Jo Palladino, PhD offers a few tips to manage distractions, starting with social media. It's easy to connect with friends -- and disconnect from work -- many times an hour. Every status update zaps your train of thought, forcing you to backtrack when you resume your work.

Brain Foods That Help You Concentrate

Ginseng, Fish, Berries, or Caffeine?

Listen to the buzz about foods and dietary supplements and you'll believe they can do everything from sharpen focus and concentration, to enhance memory, attention span, and brain function.

But do they really work? There's no denying that as we age chronologically, our body ages right along with us. The good news is that you can increase your chances of maintaining a healthy brain -- if you add "smart" foods and beverages to your diet.

Depression

Depression: What Is It?

It's natural to feel down sometimes, but if that low mood lingers day after day, it could signal depression. Major depression is an episode of sadness or apathy along with other symptoms that lasts at least two consecutive weeks and is severe enough to interrupt daily activities. Depression is not a sign of weakness or a negative personality. It is a major public health problem and a treatable medical condition.

Shown here is a PET scan revealing "hot spots" of increased activity in the brain of a non-depressed person.

Negative Ions Create Positive Vibes

There's something in the air and while it may not be love, some say it's the next best thing -- negative ions.

Negative ions are odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale in abundance in certain environments. Think mountains, waterfalls, and beaches. Once they reach our bloodstream, negative ions are believed to produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping to alleviate depression, relieve stress, and boost our daytime energy.