In my view, the best gift is one that benefits both the receiver and the planet.

Clearly, America's dysfunctional food culture must bear some of the blame for our excess pounds, but it's likely our walking-averse lifestyles contribute as well.

The notion that a human being should be constantly happy is a uniquely modern, uniquely American, uniquely destructive idea.

We're all affected by music. It has the power to inspire, uplift us, change our moods, and even alter consciousness.

If at the first sign of infection, you always jump in with antibiotics, you do not give the immune system a chance to grow stronger.

For many in the modern world, carving out time for both traditional seated meditation and exercise has become close to impossible.

Shorter daylight hours can affect sleep, productivity and state of mind. Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, may help. It uses light boxes emitting full-spectrum light to simulate sunlight.