Kick-start feel-good hormones

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

When aches and pains deplete your energy stores, log on to Facebook or Instagram and scroll through silly videos. German researchers report that putting off your to-do list to enjoy a little mindless fun— like checking social media or singing along to your favorite song—releases a flood of GABA, a feelgood hormone that revives your energy and soothes stubborn soreness in as little as 10 minutes.

AND SWITCH ON A LAMP!

Cleveland Clinic scientists say getting 10 minutes of bright light before 10 AM resets your body clock, reducing painful inflammation and elevating your energy.

1 lb. boneless chicken breast 4 cups broth 1 (15 oz.) can corn 1 (15 oz.) jar salsa 4 corn tortillas 8 Tbs. cheese Add chicken, broth, corn and salsa to slow cooker. Cook on low 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Meanwhile, cut tortillas in strips and bake at 350°F until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove cooked chicken from soup and shred with two forks; return to soup. Serve topped with tortilla and cheese. 4 servings; 308 calories each