Every now and then you hear a song that touches your heart. Well, this song does that, literally. A friend mentioned Kina Grannis’ Message from Your Heart after seeing a 60-second ad featuring the singer and the song during the Super Bowl.

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You know the drill when it comes to staying heart healthy. Stay physically active, maintain a healthy weight and eat a diet low in fat and cholesterol. But what about your emotional health?

While most of us recognize that there’s more to health than just our physical wellbeing, the emotional link to our heart health is often overlooked. But the reality is that our emotions have plenty to do with keeping our hearts in tip-top shape. Read the full story

Have you read the latest round of articles on New Year’s resolutions? It seems everyone is downing the annual practice of setting goals for a better life as a futile waste of time. Admittedly, I gave up on creating New Year’s resolutions several years ago. But, it’s not because I gave up on hope that I could do better and be better. Read the full story

A popular French proverb reminds us that gratitude is the heart’s memory. When we genuinely appreciate the many blessings and gifts in our lives, the feeling resonates in our hearts as joy. Age-old spiritual wisdom has taught that a grateful heart is key to happiness and health. Read the full story

Harriet Brown has developed a short and simple pledge to help you honor your body. My forthcoming book, The Heart of Living Well, also contains exercises and self-care practices designed to foster a healthier relationship with your body. I’ll be sharing tips from the book in the upcoming days. Click here to view the pledge.

Every season has unique qualities and characteristics that influence our health and well-being. Nature compels us to adjust and adapt to winter’s cold air, spring’s blooming flowers and the heat of the summer. Fall, like all other seasons, is a time of change and adjustment. Read the full story