In Digital Exhaustion: Simple Rules for Reclaiming Your Life, researcher Paul Leonardi offers practical strategies for staying energized in a world that never stops buzzing. Here are six highlights you can try today: These small steps add up to a powerful strategy for overcoming digital exhaustion. Interested in changing your life for the better? Join our […]
Are you already feeling sad this year? Maybe not. It’s probably too early for full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder. But as days get shorter, nights get longer, and the holidays creep closer, it’s not too early to talk about exhaustion. We all get tired, but sometimes that fatigue runs deeper than a few late nights. Experts say […]
Want to know something that’s similar to paralyzing fear and almost as destructive? It’s self-judgment, being so hard on yourself that you lose positive perspective and lose motivation to keep trying. For instance, do you ever tell yourself you’re not good enough for a healthy life? Is that you’re too much or not enough? That […]
As Halloween approaches, it’s the season for ghosts, goblins — and sometimes, a few fitness fears that feel just as haunting. For many adults over 50, fear can quietly keep them from getting started or sticking with an exercise routine. Maybe it’s been years since the last gym visit, or perhaps it feels intimidating to […]
It’s always a good idea to include a healthy, plant-based dip on a party spread. This recipe, lightly adapted from “Dinner Party Animal: Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration” by Jake Cohen, may be your answer. And it could hardly be easier. Dump a bag of frozen peas, a can of cannellini beans, and […]
Succotash is a perennial end-of-summer side dish that brightens up any table. It’s a cinch to make, travels well, and holds up for days in the fridge. And while this version makes a filling component to a vegan feast, it pairs well with grilled salmon, sauteed pork chops, roast chicken, or any simple protein. Serves […]
Phil Shipp isn’t your typical 90-year-old. Earlier this summer, he won six gold medals at a Master’s track and field competition. Even more remarkably, he added muscle mass during his training, proof that it’s never too late to get stronger. Phil had been competing for years, but in the weeks leading up to nationals, he […]
You can’t beat the convenience of frozen, peeled, and deveined shrimp as a lean protein source. Loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s, vitamins, and minerals, they take infinite preparations and flavor combos. This low-carb one-skillet dish, lightly adapted from “Hungry Happens Mediterranean” by Stella Drivas, is a keeper. The shrimp are quickly sauteed, then combined with colorful […]
Does the idea of “getting in shape” sound overwhelming, like just too many things to take on all at once? Lots of folks picture hours at the gym, pumping heavy iron, never eating yummy food, and basically giving up everything that makes life worth living. Who wants that? But it doesn’t take a giant leap. […]
This recipe, adapted from “How to Cook Everything Fast,” balances iron-rich animal protein with hearty, vitamin-loaded broccoli in a quick, satisfying dish. Pair with your favorite carb — ramen noodles here. Serves 4 to 6. — Susan PuckettIngredients Instructions Susan Puckett is an Atlanta-based food writer and cookbook author. Try our 21-Day Longevity and Strength Program
