Did you know that the link between diabetes and depression had been described as early as the 17th century?¹ 

Back then, English doctor Thomas Willis — one of the pioneers of diabetes research — wrote that “significant life stress, sadness, or long sorrow” made people...

In chasing big goals, it can be easy to overlook the smaller accomplishments along the way. But there’s more to success than just the end result. Celebrating achievements, no matter how small, has a profound psychological impact. In this post, we’ll discuss how giving credit to these...

Ready or not, winter’s here.

And it comes with short daylight hours and chilly weather — conditions that can make people feel down and sluggish. 

Also, winter can worsen some health problems, including arthritis, skin dryness, psoriasis, and eczema.

Many people react to the...

Catchy jingles played on repeat. Smiling people in commercials. Festive decorations everywhere. Magazine-worthy dinner spreads. These hallmarks evoke the joy associated with the holiday season. 

Unfortunately though, not everyone feels happy during the holidays. In fact, 64 percent of people...

In the U.S., 29 percent of adults say they have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives.¹ Factors that contribute to this mental disorder include genes and brain chemistry. Life events, drug abuse, and certain medical conditions can make people depressed too.² Though...