Healthy Living:Improve Your Mood

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Get Into the Mood: Your Guide to Feeling Better


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Not feeling your best? Maybe it’s your energy level. Maybe you haven’t made enough time for yourself. Maybe it’s that drab paint on your walls. Whatever the problem, here’s our prescription for boosting your mood.

Alternative Remedies

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Some British doctors are prescribing self-help books instead of drugs or traditional talk therapy for patients who are suffering from mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Read more


woman-sleepingNatural Remedies for Pain, Sleep, PMS, and More
We asked natural-medicine experts to identify safe and effective supplement choices for women. Supplements are an add-on to a healthy lifestyle—not a substitute for eating well, exercising, or doctor’s appointments. But these eight can help. Read more

Get Happy

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Instead of focusing on what goes on when people become anxious or depressed, a growing number of psychologists are saying it’s high time to look on the bright side. Read more

Simple Lifestyle Changes

plant-garden-boost-mood10 Ways to Go From Tired to Terrific
Fatigue and flagging energy seem to be epidemics, especially among women who burn the candle at both ends. Pump up your mojo with these 10 strategies from experts. Read more


mood-paint-colorBoost Your Mood With Color
Colors in your home can have an impact on your mood. Red, for instance, tends to be stimulating, and blue, calming, say experts. Find out how you can change your decor and your mood. Read more


mood-flowers-plantThree Reasons to Love Flowers
Flower power wasn’t just a late-sixties thing. New research shows the sight and smell of flowers can change your brain chemistry and make you feel more positive. Find out how. Read more


me-time-scrapbookingMake Time to Play
Research shows that a hobby can help you cope with work-related stress by providing a different kind of challenge and letting you disengage—and so recuperate—from work. Read more

 


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