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Fun, festivities, friends, family, and food play a significant part during the holidays, but the season also carries a dark side. And no, we’re not talking about the shorter days. Perhaps more than any other time of year, the holidays can trigger anxiety. While other mood disorders like depression get center focus, many of us

Stress is often classified as a negative emotion, but a certain amount of stress can make you more resilient to life’s challenges and obstacles. “[T]he right amount of stress—whelmed but not overwhelmed—can be a great motivator,” says Susan David, Ph.D., in Emotional Agility, “As uncomfortable as it feels at times, it’s the stress that keeps

What you eat can dramatically impact your mood. You can likely recall eating a heavy meal — say, meat lasagna followed by a big piece of tiramisu — and subsequently feeling lethargic and moody. Or maybe you ate a big salad for lunch and felt invigorated and focused all afternoon. Conversely, your mood can influence

Organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that many Americans eat far too much sugar, especially as added sugar. This becomes a problem as more studies link sugary foods and sugar-sweetened beverages with numerous health problems including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.   Some of us crave sugar more than

“Sugar is poison at the right dose,” says Mark Hyman, MD, in Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?. “Most adults consume an average of 22 teaspoons a day, and kids consume up to 35 teaspoons.”   Most humans have a sweet tooth, and we’re well familiar with how easy overeating sugary foods can be.