The desire to look and feel younger is a goal shared by many, including author Lauren Kessler, who explores the journey to restore youth in her new book, “Counterclockwise.” Kessler explores a variety of topics, including plastic surgery, laser treatments, eating habits, vitamin supplements, and more. While “Counterclockwise” focuses on the body, Dr. Hilary Tindle’s “Up” focuses more on the mind and being optimistic in order to live a longer, healthier life. 

The New York Times, 6/3/13

After tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombing, we often turn to cultural touchstones to help us heal. As this article points out, "In a country where sociopolitical issues from gun control to school curricula divide us sharply and often bitterly, sports and entertainment provide the common ground for detente."

New York Daily News, 4/20/2013

Pragito Dove, a meditation expert, master trainer, and international speaker, says that laughter is good for us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. She explains the laughter meditation technique, which starts with simple laughter brought on by something humorous, such as a funny YouTube video.

The Huffington Post, 3/20/2013

Steve Harvey got a birthday surprise on the air last month when his producers arranged for someone from his past to be a guest via satellite. Harvey explained that the surprise guest, Rick Liss, had been there for him in the past when he really needed help. "Man, I had nothing and this guy took me in, up in Cleveland at a furniture store. He started teaching me the principles of success." Good for You! to Rick Liss for helping out in Harvey's time of need. Who in your own life do you want to send a Good for You "Thank You" Message to for contributing to your well-being?

TODAY, 2/13/2013

An expert in the field of positive psychology, Barbara Fredrickson, PhD, has written a new book, Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become. Fredrickson explores the perks of bonding with everyone around you and suggests that true love isn't just about romance, companionship, or fondness; fundamentally, it springs from something she calls "micromoments of shared positive emotion." Fredrickson's research has found that such moments have the potential to lower our risk for disease and may even influence how our cells regenerate.

O, February 2013

Dr. Matthew Sleeth, a former emergency room physician and author of "24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life," says kicking back for one day a week can make people healthier. Basically, today's 24/7 lifestyle is having health consequences. A "stop day," during which you really cease from your labors, can be extremely beneficial.

CNN News, 1/11/2013

Read on for tips on remaking the social network so it's less a tabloid feed of unwanted updates and more a warmer space that reflects your real-life social circle.

USA Today, 12/29/2012

Driving while tired is the second highest cause of car accidents after drinking while driving. But it's not just driving that is affected by lack of sleep. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association estimated that workplace accidents from sleep deprivation cost $31 billion of damage every year. Chronic lack of sleep fogs the mind and makes people more likely to make mistakes at school or work. It makes us emotionally volatile and more prone to illness. Sleep is such a powerful drive that if you really need it, the brain is going to say, sleep. And that can be an incredibly dangerous situation. Some drowsy drivers even experience a phenomenon called micro sleep, where you fall asleep for just a few seconds without realizing it. To better understand this phenomenon, ABC's Ron Claiborne put himself behind the wheel in a shocking experiment on Nightline about drowsy drivers.

Nightline, 12/3/2012

Many of us mark the start of the holiday season by the vine-like crawl of festive lights on more and more houses throughout our neighborhoods, or by the influx of relatives on Thanksgiving.  Others see the holidays as having started two weeks ago – with the start of the Hallmark Channel’s 2012 edition of The Most Wonderful Time of The Year and all of the Hallmark holiday movies that come along with it.

Time Magazine, 11/21/2012

Though it’s supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” many people feel anxious, sad, and perhaps a bit heavier than usual during the holidays. Dr. Mehmet Oz shares his tips for focusing on health as the season approaches.

TODAY, 11/12/2012

Your body has an elaborate immune system that defends your body by fighting off dangerous germs and foreign intruders. Are you getting the nutrition you need to keep that immune system healthy?

Doctor Oz, 10/25/2012