Mind Matters

There’s nothing easy about a difficult diagnosis, such as a serious disease or chronic condition.

The other day, my oldest son said words every parent will hear at some point or another. “I don’t want to go to school.” But, as a dad, I could tell by the look in his eyes this wasn’t one of those days where he just wanted to stay home and watch TV or play with Legos instead of going to school.

Type “mindfulness” into the app store on your phone and you’ll be presented with many options. For some, these options are great ways to bring nonjudgmental awareness to the present moment. But, there are ways to become more mindful in your life without the use of apps.

Summer is upon us, and we've provided a list of 50 fun things to do this summer to help you stay fit or give a boost to your mental well-being. Oh yeah ... Did we mention that most of them are free? Looking for something to do solo?

When it comes to improving your health, you probably know the basics by now: eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, manage stress. But here's one more tip that might surprise you: own a pet. 

Let's face it, sometimes you can get preoccupied with life. When that happens, it can be easy to forget about how important our mental health is. But your mental health isn't something you want to leave unattended for too long, or it could have a significant impact on your well-being. 

A handful of chips here, a chocolate-covered granola bar there. We've all been a little overindulgent when it comes to snacking throughout the day.