So many people depend on their computers. They text with their phones, and are seen bent over their laptops in the oddest places. How did we get to be this dependent with technology? We have become so attached and fused to these devices that we look like Linus and his blanket.

It’s sad to see what happens to the children in our lives when they are forced to take mood-altering drugs.

I’ve always believed those drugs should be dumped and buried at the bottom of a deep hole, because there are real, natural and healthy alternatives that can help children diagnosed with conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Now, a new study finds another alternative therapy that could help many children: grandparents.

What is stress? Stress is any factor (emotional, physical, social, economic, and so on) that requires a mental or physical adaptive response. These factors can be real or imagined. They can come at us from all directions or spring from within ourselves.

Sleep provides an important time for regeneration of the body and mind. As a species, we have a daily hormonal cycle (called the “diurnal rhythm”) that is attuned to certain periods of rest. By practicing proper sleep habits we lay the foundation for a healthy body and an energetic, joyful mind.

When muscles grow stiff and aching, tension has a firm grip and it’s hard to relax, chances are you’re ready for a massage—or perhaps a whole series. Besides providing short term relief, body work offers a whole array of more lasting benefits. If you’re not sure where to turn for a quality experience, here are some places to start.

Some people spend their hard-earned money on status symbols like designer clothing and expensive automobiles. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, consider what life might be like if you treated your body as you would a Ferrari. 

I have a confession to make. I'm not perfect. Sometimes, I fall off the wagon with my diet and fitness activities.

Sometimes I eat more fat than I would like too. Sometimes I eat foods that don't make me feel great. Sometimes I end up being sedentary for a little while.

So here are 7 things you can do today to get back on track with your diet.

Few facets of your life have greater impact on your health status than the amount of quality rest that you get each night.  Why is your sleeping routine so important to your ability to prevent disease and be at your best?

With the financial crisis what it is, its no surprise that worry is an emotion many North Americans are facing. And while some mild feelings of worry are normal, people who tend to worry constantly - the 'worry warts' of the bunch, can be left feeling debilitated from their anxiety-producing worry.

You could be just 10 steps from living the calm, stress-free life you deserve.