Make a commitment to relax each day, even if it's only for a few minutes. Choose relaxation activities that allow you to forget everything except what you are doing. If every minute of your day is accounted for, rework your schedule so you can enjoy at least a few moments of relaxation. Before going to [...]
Creative activities outside of work may help boost your job performance, a new study suggests. Personal endeavors after-hours help employees recover from on-the-job demands and improve skills such as problem-solving, the researchers report in the April 17 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology. Researchers surveyed 341 employees across the United States, asking [...]
Buying so-called "life experiences" makes Americans happier than material goods, such as cars, but they tend to favor the latter in the mistaken belief that they provide better value, according to a new study. Researchers interviewed people before and after they made purchases and found that consumers felt life experiences—like a weekend trip—made them happier [...]
Laugher really is the best medicine, or at least a good one. Laughter is so much a part of us that even babies can laugh well before they can walk or speak. And mirthful laughter—the kind associated with humor—can help keep you healthy and happier. Although no one really knows exactly how laughter so positively [...]
One of the first mistakes people make when they fall short of a goal to start exercising or to lose weight is to think, "That's it; I've blown it. I'll never make this work." But a slip doesn't mean you're a failure. It's important to understand a slip for what it is: a lapse. You [...]
Moderately intense activities are good for your health. These are activities that make you feel some exertion but are mild enough that you can comfortably carry on a conversation while doing them. Examples include walking briskly from your parked car to the mall entrance and taking your dog for a quick jog after dinner. Other [...]
You know that you should eat healthy foods and get some exercise to feel good and live longer. Another key part to living longer is your mental health. Good mental health is just as important as good physical health. But we all face changes in life that can challenge our emotional well-being. For example, even [...]
If you’re a person who always has a rosy outlook and sees the glass as half-full rather than half-empty, your positive attitude may have even more benefits than you think. A growing number of scientific studies indicate that optimistic people tend to live longer and have better physical and mental health than pessimistic people. The [...]
10 tips to help you stretch your food dollars Get the most for your food budget! There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. The three main steps are planning before you shop, purchasing the items at the best price, and preparing meals that stretch your food dollars. Plan, plan [...]
Eating healthier food to improve your health or reduce your waistline isn't as difficult as you may think. Small dietary changes, made gradually, can result in substantial improvement over time, according to nutrition experts. Nutrition experts offer the following guidelines for improving your diet and your health. Look for variety Varying your food provides a [...]