Feeling indifferent and unmotivated? Lethargic and unfocused? You may be languishing. So writes sociologist and Emory University professor emeritus Corey Keyes, whose new book, Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down, explores why so many of us feel this “sense of low-grade mental weariness,” as he puts it, and suggests ways […]
4 Common Pain Relievers — and When to Use Them
What’s the best over-the-counter pain medication? It depends on what hurts — and why. “If you can target the pain with a medication that treats the underlying cause, the pain relief will be better,” says Sunny Linnebur, a professor at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Aurora. […]
Are Your Organs Aging Faster Than You Are?
If the idea of gauging your organ age seems far out, impossible or irrelevant to assess health, consider that you’re probably already doing it without knowing. Think about that last time you met someone new, took a fresh look at your partner when you awoke in the morning or caught your reflection in the mirror. […]
17 Fantastic Book Club Reads Now in Paperback
Many book clubs prefer to wait for a book to come out in paperback before selecting it for a group read. Paperbacks are less expensive than hardcovers and more portable, and by the time they are released, the book is often easier to find in libraries. Well, good news: These 17 great reads — many […]
A Simple Blood Test for Alzheimer’s? ‘It’s Not That Far Away’
A blood test that is being used in research studies but is not yet available in doctors’ offices was found to be highly accurate at detecting two defining characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows. Health experts say the findings suggest we’re getting closer to having an easier, less expensive way to tell if […]
How to Bullet Journal in 7 Easy Steps
Between digital calendars and email reminders, keeping track of your to-do list in the internet era can quickly turn into a task of its own. Enter “bullet journaling,” an analog note-taking system designed to help you get through the day (and plan for the months ahead) using nothing more than a notebook and the […]
