Sunshine: Cutting-Edge Medicine

For many years, I had a dark and dingy office with a soot-smeared window in a sterile hospital building. It was minimalist, to say...

Grin as You Gray

Few relish the thought of getting older. What is there to look forward to? Everything we hear about it is accompanied by the word...

The Power of Inspiration

Can a role model really make a difference? Absolutely. Having someone to look up to who models positive behavior builds resilience. Studies show that adolescents with...

Let Them Eat Fruit: A Fast Track to Happiness

Listen to your mother! Eating fruits and vegetables isn’t just good for your physical health, it's good for your mental health, too. There is...

The Bright Side of Your Bad Mood

In addition to being annoying, being told to be happy all the time actually backfires. As a society, we have become increasingly intolerant of...

Stop Telling People What to Do: Try This Game-Changing Strategy Instead

Stop telling me what to do! How many arguments grow out of this rebellious sentiment? Nobody likes to be bossed around. Most of us want...