What are the key differences between a ritual and a routine? How does one empower us while the other leaves us dull and unsatisfied?

As we enter a new year, I would like to recommend we all take a new focus on what it means to live relaxed and centered. The holidays have ended, the economy continues to hurt, and many find themselves under hefty work schedules, but it is never a bad idea to take a step back to rejuvenate ourselves.

By focusing on these different dimensions of life we can determine which areas need work and which areas we already have a good handle on.

The good life necessitates that we find balance. Whether it is physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social or financial, how do we keep our lives together without drifting too far one way or another?

It seldom happens when we go through a day without experiencing stress. We are especially familiar with these feelings when they build up after a long day at work or while studying for a difficult final exam. In our modern industrialized world, it is more difficult now than ever to avoid stress, and some experts say this is leading to many unforeseen health-related problems.

“Listen closely — Marvin Minsky’s arch, eclectic, charmingly offhand talk on health, overpopulation and the human mind is packed with subtlety: wit, wisdom and just an ounce of wily, is-he-joking? advice.”

Life is filled with hardships, but we don’t need to be a zen master to experience unconditional love and content.

Doctors and chiropractors are saying poor sitting posture is becoming an epidemic in the United States. What can we do to fix ourselves?

How can we help those who are addicted to smoking cigarettes? To what extent do we have the right to intervene on the personal habits of others?

Why are Americans among those with the highest risk of cancer and heart disease? Dr. Greger looks into how our diet and eating habits affect our health.