Even low-calorie diets and vigorous exercise fail to work in the long term for at least some people.

More than one skillful physician has said that if one asks the right questions, the patient will make the diagnosis for you in his or her own words.

Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and energizing and can even help with stress-related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders.

If the only way you could read an email was to run a mile first, the urge would quickly die. Human beings constantly do subconscious effort/reward calculations. Tapping a screen is the easiest of physical tasks.

Learning to focus attention and concentration is very useful; meditation can help you do that.

The World Health Organization has recognized acupuncture as effective in treating mild to moderate depression.

As any doctor can tell you, the most crucial step toward healing is having the right diagnosis. If the disease is precisely identified, a good resolution is far more likely. Conversely, a bad diagnosis usually means a bad outcome, no matter how skilled the physician.