Some people just have the ability to shake things off and look on the bright side of any situation. But if you weren’t born with a resilience gene, then we have some tips to help you make the most of the hard knocks that life hands out… and help you move on to a happier place where you can enjoy your favorite activities again. According to psychologist Mary Alvord, Ph.D., you have the right to get angry. By realizing and acknowledging your emotions and letting others know so they can help, you’ve taken a first critical step.

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By surrounding yourself with certain colors, you can boost your mood simply due to the reactions the color exposure has on your body. According to medical research, colors can invigorate your senses and produce feelings of happiness and relaxa

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Buying organic is not only beneficial for your body, but it can be good for the Earth and the environment, too. Guidelines that are regulated by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) under the Organic Foods Production Act ensure that…

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When time is tight after work or during the day, you may quickly enjoy heating or reheating meals in the microwave. But do you lose precious nutrients from your foods when you nuke them in the microwave? Most likely, according…

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If you don’t get enough sleep then you could be plagued with dark circles that appear under your eyes. Other causes stated by the Mayo Clinic include allergies, eczema, smoking, alcohol consumption, nasal congestion, sun exposure and the

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People who strive for perfection may unknowingly bring serious health conditions upon themselves. According to researchers from Trinity Western University in Canada, the act of attaining perfection may cause you to neglect your normal diet,

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Have you ever been afflicted with a case of the hiccups? This condition happens when the vagus nerve that runs from the brain to the abdomen gets irritated. However, sometimes hiccups can be related to common digestive troubles, too. According…

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Nutrient levels contained in our fruits and vegetables continue to decline, according to results published in Prevention magazine. More than 10 years ago English researchers evaluated nutrient concentrations and found dwindling mineral counts i

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There are many tips and tricks you can incorporate to suppress your appetite and still consume the right amount of calories, unsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals.

According to Women’s Health magazine, you should try these sol

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Knowing the symptoms of heatstroke can be the best prevention against developing more serious weather-related health conditions, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians. Cases of heat stroke, dehydration and exhaustion increa

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If you love salt, then you could be genetically programmed to crave these salty foods. According to research from the University of Connecticut, people with heightened taste perception are known as supertasters. These people possess a gene tha

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What would you do if you awoke one day and discovered you no longer could read? That’s what happened to Canadian novelist Howard Engel. According to a news report on National Public Radio (NPR), when he retrieved his morning newspaper,…

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Research conducted at Kansas State University (KSU) shows that exposing certain spices to heat through barbecuing, grilling, broiling or frying can help reduce harmful compounds in various meats. The spices were tested to evaluate their antiox

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Your sense of smell may have more of an impact on weight loss than previously thought. Scientists from the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation evaluated overweight and obese patients for six months as they used various crystals o…

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Surprisingly, the variation of greens you choose for your salad or recipe can mean a world of difference when it comes to added nutritional value. According to the authors of Eat This! Not That! The Supermarket Survival Guide, iceberg lettuce…

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