Life

From travel and leisure to relationships, personal development, and far-flung activities, this section caters to individuals seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and guidance for cultivating a balanced and enjoyable daily lifestyle. The goal is to equip readers with insightful ideas and expert tips for cultivating mindful enjoyment, enriching connections, and staying engaged with the possibilities each day presents—not just for getting by, but for learning to thrive with intention.

Topics

All Life Articles

Bursts of Activity Help You Live Longer
Exercise & Fitness

Bursts of Activity Help You Live Longer

Emmanuel Stamatakis, PhD | June 16, 2023

People who don’t exercise can reap tremendous benefits by briefly increasing their exertion level during everyday activities. A recent study…

7 Things You Are Doing Wrong When Exercising
Exercise & Fitness

7 Things You Are Doing Wrong When Exercising

Joel Harper | June 15, 2023

"Just do it” is a prudent exercise philosophy…but only if you’re doing it right. Execute an exercise improperly, and not…

The 4 Fitness Tests That Matter
Exercise & Fitness

The 4 Fitness Tests That Matter

Greg Hartley, DPT, PT | June 14, 2023

How are you really holding up? There’s a strong correlation between how well aging people do on the following four…

Preventing Feuds Among Your Heirs
Family

Preventing Feuds Among Your Heirs

Marlene Stum, PhD | June 13, 2023

What do Robin Williams, Audrey Hepburn and Lady Diana all have in common? Their deaths triggered family inheritance feuds. Not…

Protect Your Retirement Savings from Lawsuits
Retirement Living

Protect Your Retirement Savings from Lawsuits

Gideon Rothschild, Esq. | June 7, 2023

There is a widely held belief that creditors and lawsuits can’t touch retirement accounts—but that is not always true. Reality:…

Countdown to Your Best Night’s Sleep

Countdown to Your Best Night’s Sleep

Michael J. Breus, PhD | June 5, 2023

Are you going to bed wrong? Maybe! The same scene plays out in homes all across America—while relaxing in your…

New Hope for Late-Stage Prostate Cancer

New Hope for Late-Stage Prostate Cancer

Marc B. Garnick, MD | June 3, 2023

The statistics are scary—one in eight men in the US will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. The…

The AI Tool Everyone Is Talking About
Consumer Technology

The AI Tool Everyone Is Talking About

Marc Saltzman | June 1, 2023

Launched in November 2022, ChatGPT already has more than 100 million users. How to get started… Go to Chat.OpenAI.com on…

What is AI… and How Will It Change Your Life?
Consumer Technology

What is AI… and How Will It Change Your Life?

Martin Ford | June 1, 2023

If you are wondering what the future looks like, it’s called ChatGPT. Everyone is talking about the artificial intelligence (AI)…

Living in Harmony with the Seasons

Living in Harmony with the Seasons

Dallas Hartwig, PT | May 26, 2023

Many disorders of modern life—from insomnia to unhealthy weight gain to anxiety to chronic stress and burnout—are in some way…

Water Workout
Exercise & Fitness

Water Workout

Melissa Layne, MEd | May 25, 2023

Love being in a pool? Then what better way to get your exercise than by working out in a pool!…

How to Revitalize Your Perennials

How to Revitalize Your Perennials

Teri Dunn Chace | May 24, 2023

Now is the ideal time to rejuvenate your overgrown or neglected perennial flower bed—after the plants have sprouted but before…

To Rent or Buy in Retirement?
Retirement Living

To Rent or Buy in Retirement?

Stacy Brown | May 22, 2023

Whether you are considering buying a home for your retirement or renting one, you have pros and cons to weigh…

Skin Cancer – Not a Deadly Diagnosis Anymore

Skin Cancer – Not a Deadly Diagnosis Anymore

Julie K. Karen, MD | May 19, 2023

It is a frightening statistic—one in five of us will develop skin cancer by the time we turn 70, according…

Living the American Dream
Common Threads

Living the American Dream

Sarah Hiner | May 18, 2023

Next weekend people will pay nearly $100 a ticket to watch the Connecticut Ballet perform Coppélia. I had the privilege…