Mental health
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Focus on progress, not perfection
There's an easier path to take toward achieving your goals. Learn how with these suggestions for reframing your mindset and making healthy changes in your life.
Is the keto diet for you? A Mayo expert weighs in
The ketogenic diet is all about eating the right foods in the right proportions. When you get it right, it'll trigger your body to start burning stored fat.
Be kind to yourself: How self-compassion can improve your resiliency
Learn how to enhance your self-compassion and boost your resiliency by being kinder to yourself. Others in your life will benefit as well.
Change your mind to grow
Facing challenges or criticism with a growth mindset will help you overcome those pesky negative thoughts, increase your resiliency and bounce back more quickly from setbacks.
3 key changes in the new Nutrition Facts label
The Nutrition Facts label gets an update for the first time in 25 years. Maybe it's time to update your food choices too?
Sleep-tracking devices: Dos and don'ts
Sleep trackers may help improve your sleep, but don't jump to conclusions based on your data. Get the facts from a Mayo Clinic wellness specialist.
Mental health: What's normal, what's not
Normal mental health vs. mental illness — Find out how mental disorders are defined and diagnosed.
Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health
Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being. Follow these tips to make and sustain lasting friendships.
Self-esteem: Take steps to feel better about yourself
Overcome negative self-talk and low self-esteem by using techniques from mental health counseling.
Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper
Want to get your anger under control? Start by considering these 10 anger management tips.