The Hunger Games Star Encourages Women and the Media to 'Stop Calling Each Other Fat' Mainstream media can be quite toxic for our psyche. Between the endless amount of airbrushing to make models appear 'perfect' and gossip magazines and TV shows criticizing...
As I was perusing the Internet for some happy inspiration, I came across an article titled, 'Why Laughing is Good For Your Health.' Before I clicked on the story to read it, I waited a minute or two and gave the act of laughing some thought. Are any of you surprised...
For some of us, the word 'meditation' makes us think of monks sitting atop a mountain, legs crossed, hands rested on the knees with a finger and thumb touching, chanting 'ohhhmmm.' At least, that's what I used to picture when people talked about meditating. The...
We are told over and over again about the physical benefits of exercise. Exercising just 20 minutes a day controls your weight, combats numerous health conditions and diseases, and boosts energy. That's reason enough to make time in our every day lives to exercise....
Like most people, my life has had its fair share of highs and lows. And no matter how great those highs are, it is always difficult to overcome the lows. It's easy to simply tell yourself to be more positive and tell yourself to think happy thoughts, but quite harder...
Doctors have explored the link between music and emotions for years. We are hardwired to interpret and react emotionally to music. Certain music, and it's different for every person, can actually make you happy. More than just lift your mood, listening to music...
As my first spring living in Los Angeles, I wasn't sure what to expect. Some typical April showers and maybe some May flowers, but nothing could have prepared me for the beautiful burst of nature that has happened the past couple of weeks. It seems like almost...
It's no secret that there is a definite correlation between exercise and overall happiness. It's been proven time and again, with many studies worldwide about its effects. When I was younger, I hadn't gotten into exercise enough to really feel those positive effects....