Dr. Noelle Nelson

Once the fires are out, the waters recede and the damage assessed, then what? How do people who have lost everything move forward?

Use this time to shift into a more positive mindset, one that will return happiness and joy to your life after experiencing so much doom and gloom.

The 500th Amazing is Evan Oswald, 95, one of countless seniors who is still learning, growing and enjoying life.

Experiencing worry and fear in today's unsettling world is perfectly normal.

The new Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, Practical podcast offers a dose of optimism during these chaotic and challenging times.

New book looks at how we can take what we're learning from the pandemic during our forced introspection and turn it into a positive future.

When our brain is hijacked by so many strong emotions, it may seem that there is nothing we can do to calm the anxiety," says Noelle C. Nelson, Ph.D.

If you're not a natural-born optimist, Nelson suggests two steps to get you on track during these tough times.

Meet The Amazings, a Facebook page that celebrates older people leading interesting and fulfilling lives, highlighted its 300th "Amazing" on May 27.

The study shows, that no matter what our physical body tells us as we age (aches and pains, saggy skin, wrinkles), it's our brain and attitude that still holds significant power.