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Do you feel exhausted after the weekend? The allure of pleasant, in the moment, and easy activities is powerful. After a long week, it’s...

Why do some people love to be afraid? Psychologists tell us we are pleasure-seeking and pain-avoiding creatures and yet many are drawn to scary...

Thanks to a growing body of research, scientists are gaining a better understanding of the link between smell, emotion and wellbeing. Faces appear more...

I have always been a little skeptical of visualization techniques. The idea of telling someone to visualize winning the lottery, marrying George Clooney or...

“Is it all my head?” Patients ask me this question all the time. Perception is powerful. What you focus on shapes what you experience. Here...

Q: A recent breakup has left me struggling to move on. How do I get to a stronger place besides waiting it out? Breakups are...