Stress is all too natural. But here are some tips for keeping it under control.

Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others.

Yale professor of psychology Laurie Santos sits down with NowThis News to explain how we can all be happier. According to Santos, happiness can be achieved through practice using science and personal development.

Gratitude

Research shows that an "attitude of gratitude" can measurably improve your overall well-being. Finding little ways to express your appreciation and be more thankful can... well, watch the video to find out!

Studies say there are two simple words that are scientifically proven to make you happier and healthier: "Thank you." On this episode of WellCast, they're doing the gratitude experiment and putting this theory to the test. Does being grateful really help your wellbeing? Tune in to find out.

What makes you happy? Have you ever wondered why? Join us as we take an experimental approach on what makes people happier.

Kobe Bryant was always more than a legendary basketball player. Here, Bryant, who felt strongly that well-being is critical for peak performance, shares how prioritizing sleep and meditation benefited his game.

At just 19, Alphonso Davies is one of the most promising talents in soccer. He is a regular starter and fan favorite for both Bayern Munich and the Canadian national team. Not to mention, he graduated from Burnaby Central Secondary and played for our very own Vancouver Whitecaps! Just like him, his story is anything but ordinary - going from refugee camp to the Bundesliga. 

Want to not only fall asleep quickly but also stay asleep longer? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how your room temperature, lighting and other easy-to-fix factors can set the stage for a better night's rest.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Well, if you're not sure you want to do just one thing for the rest of your life, you're not alone. In this illuminating talk, writer and artist Emilie Wapnick describes the kind of people she calls "multipotentialites" - who have a range of interests and jobs over one lifetime. Are you one?

Come rain or shine, 88-year-old Bermudian Johnny Barnes devotes six hours every day to an endearing traffic ritual that has made him one of the island's most cherished citizens

Shh! Silence Helps Homophobia asks people to stand up and speak out against homophobia! This campaign ran during 2014-15.

This is a positive, uplifting story about a transgender boy, Milan, who lives in Prince George and who has struggled with mental health. Milan deals with discrimination from his peers and teachers at school, as he seeks to find other kids like himself. When Milan meets another transgender boy in his neighbourhood, he finally finds someone his age who understands and shares his experience. With the support of his friends and family, Milan has become a role model and an advocate for trans individuals in his small community and beyond.