In this Q&A, an expert explains why we give gifts and why getting the perfect gift for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day can be stressful.

If you're feeling a little Grinch-y this holiday season, these self-care tips may help you find some comfort and joy.

A trauma-informed therapist discusses how grief affects the brain and highlights the role of a sixth stage of grief – finding meaning – in the healing process.

Holiday family gatherings can be filled with conflict. An expert offers tips on how avoid the drama minefield.

Some of winter’s effects have been tied to cultural norms and practices, while others likely reflect our bodies’ innate biological responses to shorter days and colder weather.

Even parents who don’t drink much throughout the year may have a few extra eggnogs at a Christmas party or beers while watching the Super Bowl. And that has implications for how they treat their kids.

Researchers studying "pragmatic actions" have some timely findings about what we learn when people shake their presents.

Spices have been prized commodities for centuries. Today, ‘warm’ flavors boost our health and spirits in fall and winter.

It’s important to identify the root causes of your stress and to find the coping mechanisms that work best for you.

How many years you reuse a fake holiday tree matters. So does what happens to a live tree when you’ve packed up the ornaments.