Quality conversations with friends hold tremendous benefits. Taking time for these interactions daily not only satisfies our need to belong but also aids in stress management.

Here’s one more reason to spend more time outdoors. The sounds of nature can decrease pain, lower stress, improve mood and enhance cognitive performance, according to a new study.

As families settle back into a new school year, sleep experts are reminding parents about the importance of teenagers getting enough sleep, cautioning them that insufficient sleep can negatively affect their mental health.

Work stress rattling your nerves? Taking a nature walk at least once a week will help you stay grounded.

Researchers say yoga is actually more effective at treating anxiety disorders than standard stress management education. More than half of the study group who tried yoga for three months had a meaningful improvement in their symptoms.

Sixty-five percent of Americans working from home during the coronavirus pandemic are working longer hours than ever before, according to new research.

The average American makes 6,709 spontaneous decisions every year, according to new research. And is acting spontaneously the key to happiness?

If dispositional mindfulness can teach us anything about how we react to stress, it might be an unexpected lesson on its ineffectiveness at managing stress as it's happening, according to new research from the University at Buffalo.

Educators may want to reconsider ways to keep kids engaged and upbeat when it comes to going to school, according to new research. A national survey of 21,678 current high school students reveals that nearly three-quarters harbor negative feelings about their educational experience.

Mindfulness — the practice of staying attuned to what’s happening in the present moment — is a bonafide health trend right now, and for good reason. Research suggests it can reduce stress, help with problem drinking, lower blood sugar levels and help people succeed at work. Now, according to a new study, it may even help you become a nicer person.

The years between 12 and 20 are a period of self-discovery and self-doubt for the average teen. It’s hard not to compare oneself to others in high school, especially in today’s day and age of Instagram and selfies. Now, a new study conducted at Flinders University finds that teenagers experience insomnia most often due to persistent negative thoughts and a need to achieve perfection. 

Research shows today’s stressors can impact future brain functioning, especially for women. It is this gender difference that was the subject of a recent study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.

If you’re feeling extra jittery lately, your smartphone may be able to bring you some relief. A study by researchers in Denmark found that daily use of a mindfulness training app makes it easier for people to reduce their body’s fear reactions. 

People who make plans to avoid or handle temptations may be more likely to achieve goals, such as academic and weight loss goals, according to new research by University of Wyoming psychologists.

Research shows that success doesn’t bring happiness — happiness brings success.