Feeling Cooped Up? Here's How to Stay Healthy, Sharp and Sane

Stress reduction, insomnia prevention, emotion control, improved attention—certain breathing techniques can make life better. But where do you start?

Building on a Buddhist principle, psychologists are learning how being kind to yourself can bolster resilience, buffer against stress and improve relationships

Decades of study demonstrate that being productive and happy on the job go hand in hand

Trying to be happier backfires, but consistently planning activities you enjoy may work

Learning to regulate powerful emotions can enhance physical and mental well-being

Research on naps, meditation, nature walks and the habits of exceptional artists and athletes reveals how mental breaks increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity

A focus on the present, dubbed “mindfulness,” can make you happier and healthier. Training to deepen your immersion in the moment works by improving attention

A new study suggests that preventive, proactive approaches are the most helpful--and that our stress management IQ is painfully low

Chronic worrying stems from a craving for control. But the more we fret, the less our bodies are able to cope with stress