A life full of positive energy and gratitude is a must for the anti-ager. The relationship between good health and the mind-body connection is undeniable. Positivity and gratitude keep your body flush with cell-loving chemicals—serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenalin.

In honour of your mother, mother-in-law, the mother of your children, friends who are mothers, mothers the world over—release a torrent of these chemicals into your body today for Mother’s Day. Let’s appreciate all they have done, all they do, and all they will do day after day.

Give your mother a hug. Call your mother if she is too far away to hug. Even better, FaceTime her! Tell her how much she means to you. Enjoy a healthy meal together. Get out and indulge in the great outdoors. Don’t hold back on the gratitude. Celebrate the day!

Happy Mother’s Day!