All too often, we make goals that set us up for failure. We channel our optimistic energy into a decision to overhaul our life, but before we know it, the realities of the day-to-day have caught up to us and our goal is a mere memory. Rather than trying to...

Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D., is a clinical and fitness psychologist living, working and loving life in San Diego, CA.  If you are reading this column, you are probably well on your way to increased happiness and, stated simply, that translates into longevity. Here's why: exercise promotes better health and exercising...