Food and mood affect one another, according to research on diet and mental health. Stress or low mood can increase cravings ...

The winter months bring shorter days and colder temperatures, which can affect your mood, energy and overall well-being. Many ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Benedict College psychology professor Tanya Bolton, says cloudy and overcast days can cause feelings of sadness and un-motivation in many people. “We take all of our emotional cues, ...

That dash of salt on your french fries might satisfy your taste buds, but recent scientific research suggests it could have surprising effects on your brain chemistry. A groundbreaking study has ...

Summer’s soaring temps bring the well-known risks of heat exhaustion and heat stroke — but they can also take their toll on people’s moods and mental health, experts say. Higher temperatures have been ...

If you are having thoughts of suicide, or someone you know is in immediate danger, you should call 911 (or your country's local emergency line) or go to an emergency room. Explain that it is a ...

Most people don’t think about their posture throughout the day. Whether hunched over a phone, slouched at a desk or walking with rounded shoulders, these habits can have a profound effect on both ...

Early December brings some of the earliest sunsets we see all year. With the sun going down so early you may start to notice a change in your mood. Turns out that we as humans are very connected to ...

When you’re feeling stressed, sometimes there’s nothing like picking up your favorite comfort food — chocolate, chips, fries, ice cream, soda, or an alcoholic drink — to self-soothe. You know the ...

Share on Pinterest New research finds that having quality time to recover after the workday can boost your mood and energy the next morning. SolStock/Getty Images Recovery is the process by which your ...