10 Tips to stick to your Diet Plan

I am sure we are all faced with a challenge to stick to our diet plans. For some it is easier than others. It is very hard for me to do because I don't cook. My mother-in-law stays home, so thanks to her, she cooks. My biggest weakness is

3 Ways to recover from stress

No matter what stresses you out, your body's response is to release the hormone cortisol. If you have a mood disorder such as anxiety or depression then you can bet that your body is also crankingup this powerful hormone.  Poor lifestyle choices like not getting enough sleep can also contribute to stress.  The question is, how do you know when the stress you're experiencing is harming you?

When we experience stress, it triggers a chemical reaction called "fight or flight" response which leads to the production of cortisol and adrenalin. This is designed to help us from perceived threats. If you always feel tense or anxious, then your body will constantly be producing cortisol and adrenalin and this can eventually lead to "adrenal fatigue".  The result can be lack of stamina, depression, increased food cravings and weakened immunity.

5 Ways to train your brain to be more happy

 If you find you're always getting distracted, meditation might offer a fix.  It can boost concentration and your ability to perform tasks, suggests a study published in Psychological Science.  Researchers measured how well people attending a meditation retreat could distinguish between lines of different lengths flashed on a screen and found that the more often and longer the subjects meditated, the better they did on the test.