A change of scenery alone isn’t enough to make life’s problems melt away, but your environment—and the people, perspectives, and opportunities it offers—is among the myriad external factors that shape your overall happiness. To that end, personal finance company WalletHub just announced its annual Happiest States in America rankings. Released Monday, the list assessed the …
It can be a struggle to stay hydrated, especially during the long days of summer. Those endless daylight hours filled with dips in the pool and martinis in the backyard may distract you from that water bottle you carefully filled with ice earlier. But dietitians say prioritizing drinking water is doubly important on the muggiest, …
Just what is the wellness level of today’s corporate workforce? That all depends on who you ask. Because while C-suite executives overwhelmingly believe their employees are feeling mentally healthy, professionally fostered, and personally satisfied and included, many workers themselves would beg to differ. That’s according to the findings of the third annual Workplace Well-being report …
Every company wants to hire someone “ambitious” who “thinks outside the box,” right? Who “thinks strategically” and “communicates persuasively”? While recruiters may be tempted to pepper job postings with these keywords, which seemingly describe the ideal employee, a new study suggests such “rule-bender” language is apt to attract narcissistic applicants. What’s more, this type of …
After a 13-year hiatus, Chick-fil-A has brought back a beloved treat: the Banana Pudding Milkshake. It’ll remain available (along with the resurrected Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich) for a limited time, starting on Aug. 26. “Every decision we make regarding our menu is extremely intentional,” said Chick-fil-A Director of Menu and Packaging Allison Duncan in a …
You can say Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith wrote the book on rest. And that’s because she did. After five years into her clinical internal medicine practice and caring for two young children, the author of Sacred Rest underwent an extreme case of burnout. Initially, she thought she needed more sleep. “At that point, there wasn’t a …
Many people believe zinc, an essential mineral found in almost every cell, is akin to a magic pill able to keep sniffles at bay and also help with weight loss. That may be why so many people take zinc supplements, despite the fact that most people in the United States get adequate amounts of this …
Can’t imagine starting your morning without a cup of coffee? You’re not alone. Many people around the world rely on that jolt of java to jump-start their day. In fact, 67% of American adults had coffee in the past day (more than any other beverage, including tap or bottled water). Why do so many consume …
Elon Musk does it. His predecessor, Jack Dorsey, former CEO and cofounder of Twitter, now X, reportedly does too. Evernote’s Phil Libin and Y Combinator’s Daniel Gross have also been said to have ditched three square meals for the increasingly popular eating pattern: intermittent fasting. Maybe you already limit your own eating to a tight …
Walk down the aisles of your local market and you’ll see plenty of foods that can help stave off heart disease and diabetes, and keep your bones and muscles strong as you age. Add some skin cancers to that list. “Some studies show that some antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, E and carotenoids and …