You probably know that not getting eight hours’ sleep every night can damage your long-term health outlook. But sleep deprivation also puts you at risk for microsleep events: brief, involuntary lapses in attention that can be extremely hazardous. Microsleep carries a clear risk for drivers, but even people who seldom drive or operate heavy machinery […]
The Secret to Aging Well
Telomeres are a hot topic among health and wellness researchers. Telomeres are cap-like structures at the end of each chromosome that have the capacity to accelerate or decelerate the aging process, depending on your lifestyle choices. Diet, sleep hygiene, and exercise all play a role. Telomeres shorten as we age, with longer telomeres indicating good health, and […]
How to Play the Game
As research for his book Tools of Titans, self-help guru Tim Ferriss interviewed hundreds of world-class performers to learn about the habits, tools, and tactics they used to become successful. One of the themes that emerged from these interviews was that all problems in life should be tackled with a two-pronged strategy, involving both offensive and […]
Emotions Are a Type of Information
Emotions are a powerful navigational tool that can help you make better decisions under challenging circumstances. While strong negative emotions like anger and grief may feel overwhelming, your inner life is a valuable source of information. If you can learn to analyze your emotions without feeling overwhelmed, you’ll cultivate an emotional agility that will make […]
What Will the Future of COVID-19 Look Like?
Everyone’s talking about it. Coronavirus has been the topic of nearly every conversation in the news, at work, and in our personal lives—and it likely will remain so for a while. What if we pulled back from that subject ever so slightly to examine other outbreaks from the past? Pathogens have been a problem for […]
Weekend Wisdom – Myths About Aging
How many aches, pains, and other ailments have you dismissed as a natural part of the aging process? You might want to rethink your position. In GRAIN BRAIN, author David Perlmutter points out that physical and cognitive decline are not inevitable for most people. Lifestyle choices often make a big difference. Perlmutter says that most of […]
Weekend Wisdom – Is COVID-19 a Black Swan Event?
As worries about the coronavirus roiled global markets last week, investors and journalists debated whether or not the pandemic is a Black Swan: a statistically improbable life-changing event. By definition, Black Swan events are difficult to predict because they fall so far outside of our normal expectations. Nassim Nicholas Taleb coined the term in 2001, but it didn’t enter popular […]
Want to Make People Like You?
You only need 90 seconds. That’s enough time to make a new friend, deepen an existing connection, or lay the groundwork for your next raise. Asking more questions and paying close attention to body language are two tips that will make you a master communicator. Learn to hone your powers of observation and step up […]
Weekend Wisdom – Protect Yourself Against Alzheimer’s
You know how important it is to eat smart. But were you aware that what you eat can truly make you smarter? Choosing the right foods can improve your brain’s function now—and protect it later in life by guarding against cognitive decline. Junk foods that are highly processed or filled with sugar are hard on […]
Weekend Wisdom – How to Stay Alive
No one lives forever. But by now you know that the food choices you make every day can help you live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. In HOW NOT TO DIE, Dr. Michael Greger examines the most common causes of death, and the foods that can help prevent them. Many people who need to […]
