Imagine you’re working on a project for which you have a very particular vision. But every time you put pen to paper, your execution falls short of your ideal. There’s a gap between the perfect image in your mind and your ability to realize the concept in the moment. The more attempts you make, the …
What cognitive tests can show—and what they can’t
It’s the new chant in Washington politics: “Get a cognitive test!” Political opponents, armchair pundits and even nervous supporters are demanding that President Joe Biden undergo such testing after his dismal debate performance—even though his physician says he gets, and passes, an annual neurologic exam. Former President Donald Trump, who’s only a few years younger, makes his own …
Suspect who hit NHL’s Johnny Gaudreau and his little brother drank five or six beers before the crash: report
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother were killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding when they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey, police said Friday. New Jersey State Police said the Gaudreau brothers were cycling on a road in Oldmans Township on Thursday …
Heat training can help you get more out of hot weather workouts
Hot, humid days are already uncomfortable—now imagine that discomfort multiplied as you go all-out during an evening pickleball game or lunchtime run. For some, that heat can be enough to make you not want to exercise outside at all. But, now is the time to use that workout inspiration we’re all getting from the summer …
How often should you shower? Experts settle the debate
America Ferrera doesn’t shower for days. Al Roker showers twice a day. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard wait for the “stink” to bathe their kids. I, as if you care, shower daily. The shower frequency debate is constantly resurfacing, and we can’t seem to find a winner because it is personal to everyone. IM SO …
The best time of day to drink coffee for maximum benefits isn’t first thing when you wake up
A cup of coffee is the quintessential staple of a morning routine. Many eagerly await the jolt of energy and liquid confidence a steaming cup brings before the day’s first meeting. Globally, coffee consumption has risen, and two-thirds of Americans drink coffee daily, according to 2022 data from the National Coffee Association. And even amid …
Top CEOs are obsessed with this $300 Oura Ring that tracks sleep and health metrics
Fitness trackers have become an essential accessory for high performers. The global wearable technology market size crested over $61 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow 14.6% between 2023 and 2030. Of all the offerings out there, one device appears repeatedly on the fingers of C-suite execs: the Oura Ring. Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg is a …
The most anti-inflammatory foods you can eat to improve energy, mood, and sleep
You may already know that stress eating—mindlessly downing unhealthy snacks when you’re feeling overwhelmed and emotionally spent—isn’t great for long-term health. Often these feel-good foods make us anything but: Science shows that fried, fatty, sugary, ultra-processed foods increase inflammation in the body. What is inflammation? Inflammation is our immune system’s response to stimulus, such as …
The return-to-office wars have diminished workplace well-being—especially for these groups
Perhaps you’re back in the office four or five days a week. Possibly you’ve resumed your 9-5 grind, the leniency of working around your busy home life lost. And maybe Zoom meetings wearing a blouse with pajama bottoms feel like a lifetime ago. But whether or not you’ve fully reverted to pre-COVID work life, chances …
Elite matchmakers—with fees up to $300K—are coaching clients on how to navigate the dating world: It gets tricky for women over 40, experts say
Hilary DeCesare enjoyed professional success in spades, first as a Silicon Valley sales executive and later through her business as a life-transition and executive coach. But when it came to finding a new love match following a divorce, DeCesare for years ground through dating apps, sites, and other avenues without fulfillment. Then it hit her: …