Are you wondering how to help an alcoholic friend or family member? Learn several ways to be supportive of their path to recovery and optimal living.

Discover why being physically active in the great outdoors is so beneficial for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Discover why so many health and wellness experts are singing the praises of “sound baths” — an ancient practice known to provide relief from stress, anxiety, depression and even physical pain.

Discover why positive psychology has become such a buzzword in recent years — and how it’s helping so many people live meaningful, happy, and healthy lives.

Can we relieve stress and anxiety by tapping key acupressure points on our body? Explore what EFT tapping is, how it works, and what the research says about this alternative therapy treatment.

Quotes about recovery can provide motivation and inspiration when moving forward on the path to a life no longer dominated by alcohol or other patterns that no longer serve us.

Drinking alcohol while taking antidepressants can make side effects worse and reduce the medication’s effectiveness, causing us to feel more depressed. While different types of antidepressants can cause more severe reactions with alcohol than others, it’s best to avoid consuming alcohol with any antidepressant.

If we’ve used alcohol to decompress or relax in the past, our brain has formed an association between drinking alcohol with a feeling of relief and reward. So whenever we’re stressed, our brain recalls the positive experience with alcohol and sends a “craving” signal.

How does alcohol impact our dreams? Research in sleep science offers several insights, plus tips to promote a healthy sleep cycle.