The joys of the holiday season are often overshadowed by stress. Things that wouldn't bother you any other time of year seem to come together like a big extended family during the holidays. To reduce stress and help make the season bright this year...

The United Health Foundation, the American Public Health Association and Partnership for Prevention recently released the 2012 edition of "America's Health Rankings," an annual report in which they rank the health of each state based on criteria including concrete health measures , lifestyle choices and quality of life factors .

Turmeric is one of the world's most powerful natural herbs, thanks to its active ingredient curcumin, which has been known for centuries to have potent healthful properties. A spice grown in India and other tropical regions of Asia, turmeric has a long history of herbal uses in China, India, and Indonesia and has been documented as beneficial with many health conditions. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has found many more health benefits of turmeric.

It's no secret that humans are creatures of habit—often repeating the same patterns of behavior that become second-nature over time—and apparently this applies to our favorite sleeping positions too. According to research, six common sleeping positions can give insight into your personality.