Health & Balance Features

Exercise is good for the body and the mind. It may also improve psychotherapy sessions, too. Experts weigh in on the benefits of the walk and talk movement.

When you’re constantly feeling drained, it might be time to look at what’s bringing you down. Check out these “energy zappers” and see how many apply to you.

Indie star Parker Posey talks to WebMD about playing a single mom on the television show "The Return of Jezebel James," and if she wants to have children in real life. Plus, her best and worst health habits.

Experts explain how to reduce excessive worrying that can have mental and physical effects.

You can confront the office jerk and reclaim your sanity at work. Human resource pros show you how.

You might as well face it -- you’re addicted to work. Could your workaholism be hurting you?

A list of the 10 most viewed stories about life balance on WebMD in 2007.

Eco-friendly strategies for making the holidays healthier for you -- and the planet.

Skin cancer scares, job loss, an ailing parent -- WebMD Community member Barbara Pardoe relies on humor to get through the hard times.

Think bad habits like nail biting and knuckle cracking are hard to break? Experts offer simple solutions.

Actor Michael Chiklis talks to WebMD about summer sequels, his brief bout with claustrophobia and longtime struggle with weight gain, and why balance is the key to good health.

Don't melt down over stress! Get some stress relief with meditation or yoga.

Find out how the right diet, exercise, and stress-relief plan can lead to a healthy life.

Novelist, journalist, screenwriter, and National Book Award-winning memoirist Joan Didion answers questions about love and loss.

The Secret -- a book and DVD on the power of positive thinking -- is drawing both support and controversy.

Experts discuss whether colon cleansers are safe and effective.

Feeling lazy after lunchtime? Follow these tips for a quick energy boost.

It's a disappointing truth: Holiday cheer can be difficult to come by if you're facing emotional pain caused by a loss. But experts urge us to muster our inner strength -- to find bits of holiday joy amid the grief.

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Experts explain why many Americans aren't taking advantage of the vacation time they're entitled to.

How would you react in a crisis? Do you have what it takes to not only survive disaster, but perhaps even lead others out of danger?

Experts have 10 tips that can let you know if someone isn't telling you the whole truth.

Experts look at ways that Americans are coping emotionally five years after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Hurricane survivors and health experts discuss whether Americans are prepared for the next big storm.

The benefits of napping.

Grieving the Loss of a Sister

Is Guilt Getting the Best of You?

What is closure and is it really achievable en masse or even personally?

Tips for keeping your cool when obnoxious behavior tries to ruin your summer fun.

Is laughter the best medicine? Some researchers say yes, others need more evidence.

Experts help you understand the good, the bad, and the ugly of being the world's biggest fan.

Loneliness, anger, and grief can break hearts as easily as high blood pressure. To heal the heart, feel the love.

Although autism severely limits social and work skills, which depend heavily on cues taken from context and setting, it may actually improve memory tasks not dependent on context.

Do your cholesterol or high blood pressure numbers have you down? Not to worry, there is hope.

Experts explain metrospirituality -- the latest trend in seeking peace and contentment.

Experts explore the motivation of <EM>American Idol</EM> contestants.

The 'helper's high' could help you live a longer, healthier life

Experts share tips for avoiding anxiety during the holiday gift-giving season.

Etiquette expert Peggy Post shares tips for a harmonious holiday season.

Author Christopher Kennedy Lawford answers 10 questions about health, life, and well-being.

Surviving family gatherings and other seasonal stresses.

Home for the holidays? Celebrating the season with your family is an ideal time to check on the health and well-being of your parents and other elderly relatives, especially if you live far away.

Whether your loved one refuses to confront a chronic disease or an addiction, know how you can help and where your limits lie.

Experts discuss the fine line between appropriate health concerns and hyped-up fears.

In uncertain times, TV viewers love it when bad guys get busted.

One human quality rises above all the devastation in hard times -- resilience.

Experts explain four steps that empower patients to manage their health needs from a hospital bed.

Escalating prices at the pump spur theft, violence, and rage.

Experts explain how to make a list of life objectives without setting yourself up for disappointment.

Experts explain why the key to being on time is understanding why you're always late.