Research suggests that those with strong social ties but unhealthy lifestyles may live longer than those with healthier habits but few ties. One possibility: that social support helps us deal with adversity.
Exercising regularly is important, of course, but there's something special about doing so out in nature. Perhaps working out in the great outdoors gives your brain a respite from the multitasking of everyday life.
Tapping, known as the Emotional Freedom Technique, originated in the 1990s as a way to treat phobias, panic attacks and other problems. See what the science behind this unusual practice says.
