COLUMBIA, S.C. — Benedict College psychology professor Tanya Bolton, says cloudy and overcast days can cause feelings of sadness and un-motivation in many people. “We take all of our emotional cues, ...

If you are having thoughts of suicide, or someone you know is in immediate danger, you should call 911 (or your country's local emergency line) or go to an emergency room. Explain that it is a ...

Summer’s soaring temps bring the well-known risks of heat exhaustion and heat stroke — but they can also take their toll on people’s moods and mental health, experts say. Higher temperatures have been ...

Early December brings some of the earliest sunsets we see all year. With the sun going down so early you may start to notice a change in your mood. Turns out that we as humans are very connected to ...

The neuroscience research is clear—some colors and intensities of light indoors create better atmospheres for particular situations while alternatives are found in settings where different sorts of ...

Share on Pinterest New research finds that having quality time to recover after the workday can boost your mood and energy the next morning. SolStock/Getty Images Recovery is the process by which your ...

When you’re feeling stressed, sometimes there’s nothing like picking up your favorite comfort food — chocolate, chips, fries, ice cream, soda, or an alcoholic drink — to self-soothe. You know the ...