Does feeling younger actually help you live longer?
Of all the hard things in my dad’s battle with cancer, I think the hardest was coming to terms with the rapid aging that came along with his treatment. Almost overnight it seemed, Dad […]
Life insurance could get a lot more expensive. Here’s why
Life insurance companies paid a record $100 billion to beneficiaries of life insurance policies in 2021. The amount was a 10.8% increase over 2020, which was itself a record-setting year, when payments rose 15.4% over 2019, […]
ASMR for sleep: Here’s how it works
Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) videos have taken the internet by storm. Chances are, you’ve seen at least one of the strangely calming YouTube videos of someone flipping book pages, cutting kinetic sand, or […]
City life stressing you out? Here’s the trick to relieving stress & anxiety
If walks aren’t part of your fitness plan, they should be. Walking is a fitness “no brainer,” especially as you age. As I’ve written previously, walking has numerous health benefits, including helping you live longer. […]
Running fixes everything. No, really
I’ve always had my best ideas while running. I’ve solved thorny work problems, recovered from breakups and overcome writer’s block over the course of long runs. As a result, I often like to say […]
8 impressive benefits of cold-brew coffee
Cold brew coffee has undergone several transformations in the 21st century for a caffeinated beverage that got its start in the 1600s. Today, steeping coffee in water at room or cold temperatures overnight yields a […]
Is pet wellness insurance actually worth it?
If you own a pet, you know that routine medical visits are important, as they can keep your pet healthy and catch health issues before they become serious. With a pet wellness policy, you […]
How to find a good sleep doctor
When you’re having trouble sleeping, sometimes there comes a point at which you exhaust everything you can do on your own. You try melatonin, eat sleep-inducing snacks, and develop a good sleep routine. And yet, […]
Easy ways to prioritize your sleep in 2023
In 2022, we faced many continued challenges, such as the ongoing pandemic, economic uncertainty, and professional burnout. These challenges affected every facet of our lives—including, notably, our sleep. With all we’ve endured in the last […]
Where do we get our ideas about fitness & how can we change them?
“I just don’t understand why … you have to run so much.” I could see the look of distress on my mother’s face when she said these words to me during a family visit […]