Your ability to cope with whatever life throws at you depends largely on how you choose to respond to it.

The research keeps rolling in: Sitting for long periods of time every day is not good for our bodies. A new study published last month raised the stakes even higher.

2015 Stress in America survey was released this month, and I’m curious if you recognize yourself in their findings. First, if you’re female, you’re probably significantly stressed.

This post by Jan Bruce, CEO and co-founder of meQuilibrium, first appeared on Forbes.com.

The longing for simple weight loss solutions is everywhere, from punishing diets to grueling exercise regimens. But, as we all know in our hearts, there is no silver bullet.

The evidence is in. Generosity literally makes you happier and healthier, whether you give money, time, or even just attention.

When you experience stress, your body focuses its resources to deal with the perceived threat at hand. Among other things, your muscles tense up. Your breathing speeds up.

At the end of year I took a good hard look at who had exhibited considerable resilience in 2014, and made a list of my favorites.

You already know you’re better off eating wholesome foods—fresh vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and proteins. And that’s reason enough to whip up some simple meals at home.

How many articles have you read touting exercise as the antidote to stress? A billion? You know that exercise is perhaps your most potent tool for calming the frazzled psyche and caring for the body.

Let’s face it, even well-intentioned resolutions get played out quickly.

Advice for managing the stress of holiday busyness has just a few variations. Do any these sound familiar? Only take on what you want to take on. Check expectations at the door.