For people with multiple sclerosis, not knowing what the future holds is a big challenge. A new counseling approach aims to reduce the distress caused by uncertainty.
The belief that you "can't cook" is a major hurdle to preparing healthy meals at home. These psychological strategies can help you cook up more confidence in the kitchen.
Merriam-Webster just announced that it added the word "salutogenesis" to its dictionary. Here’s why that matters, if you care about a positive approach to health and well-being.
Conquer travel insomnia with these simple, practical strategies. Here's advice from four experts on picking a sleep-friendly hotel room, minimizing "first-night effect," and more.
Walking near "blue space"—natural aquatic features such as lakes and coastal waters—may be good for your mental health. Here's what recent research shows.
Enjoyable exercise is intrinsically rewarding, much like tasty food is, recent research shows. So why are we more tempted by a doughnut than a workout?
Primary care providers may one day routinely measure personality traits, just like they check blood pressure and cholesterol levels. But there would be challenges.
A vivid metaphor may be the quickest, easiest route to mindfulness. Here are the key elements of a good metaphor for mindfulness along with three experts’ favorite examples.
When you’re mired in conflict with someone, going for a walk together may help the two of you get unstuck and make progress toward resolving your differences.
Body shaming hurts, and not just emotionally. Feeling stigmatized because of your weight is associated with increased physical pain, a new study shows.
Spring brings a mild case of the blues for some people and triggers suicidal impulses in others. Here are four seasonal factors that could be getting you down.
Your sinus and nasal health are closely tied to your psychological health, several recent studies show. A researcher explains how they may be connected.
Linda Wasmer Andrews is a health writer with a master's degree in health psychology.
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