Lifestyle

For centuries, proponents of meditation have hailed its potential for healing body and mind. Now, science is backing a growing number of those claims.

A generation ago, kids learned about the natural world by going out to play. Today, many have virtually no experience with the unadulterated out-of-doors. Is this separation making our kids sick?

Many Americans rely on friends, neighbors and coworkers for the support that family members once offered. Even if your own family is close-knit, you may benefit from cultivating a family-like circle of friends.

Tired of feeling blue, or just so-so? Positive psychology pioneer Martin Seligman, PhD, believes you can mentally exercise your way to greater happiness.

Falling short of the finish line can be frustrating. But the only real defeat lies in failing to learn from your experience.

Don’t let fear, doubt and frustration hold you back. Create the satisfying, rewarding life you want by building five key personal-development skills.

Our obsession with the trappings of success too often eclipses our essential priorities. Are we passing this affliction on to the next generation?

Multitasking can rob you of the one thing you need most: your life focus.

Without a clear vision, even a strong love can lose its luster. Here’s how to reframe your relationship for a better future.

Clear air. Clean water. Clean Earth. What’s good for the planet is good for you! Here’s how to make your life a little more eco-friendly.

Get ready to learn, grow and reach your goals! Partner with your peers to achieve your full potential – and have some fun while you’re at it.

Do you look to sugar and caffeine for a lift? Need ’em to get through the day? Here’s why these well-known stimulants may be more than your system can handle.

With healthcare costs soaring and employees suffering from an increasing number of stress- and lifestyle-induced maladies, some employers are turning to corporate wellness programs to keep their people healthier, happier, and more productive. And in many cases, it seems to be working.

You’re working like a dog. But how is your work schedule working out for your faithful friend?

The workday is done. You’re heading for home – and into an adjustment period that can either make or break the rest of your day.

A full-body stretching and strengthening routine you can do at your desk to help with muscle fatigue and tightness.

Don’t leave your healthy habits behind when you travel. Here are some strategies for keeping your fitness moving while you are on the move.

Feeling the pinch of time poverty? Join the club. Better yet, join the growing national movement striving to reclaim those lost hours.

Ready to have your best year ever? Two of the country’s top coaches weigh in with advice on getting liftoff for the next phase of your life.

Structural Integration techniques like Rolfing can improve your posture, your athletic performance and your sense of well-being. But are you ready to be Rolfed?

Forget the cream of mushroom soup and onion crisps. These rustic dishes will jazz up your main course and have guests coming back for guilt-free seconds.