A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
Do the Thing You’ll Wish You Had Done
How many times have you looked back and regretted things you wanted to do but never did? If you’re anything like me, it’s probably more than you’d like to admit. I have a did-not-do regret list a mile long. Some things are relatively trivial, others quite significant. I wish I had worked harder to excel…
A State of Being Stateless
Every day, we are dealing with a thousand things, overrun by tasks and chores. It can become overwhelming. I’d like to talk about an idea I’ve been working with, called the stateless protocol. It’s meant to reduce the overwhelm and help us to focus and be more present. Stateless Computing for Humans In computing, as…
Psychologist Explains the Unhealthy Incentives Behind ‘Cancel Culture’
If there was a video documenting every second of my life, you can bet it would contain some pretty stupid comments I’ve made over the years. I would also probably be reminded of some opinions I no longer believe. If you’re being honest with yourself, yours likely would be equally cringeworthy. The things we’ve said…
Cultivate Your Mental Health This Winter
This year more than any other we’ve been reminded that access to outdoor private space is a privilege—not all of us have a home with a garden. But many of us have also spent more time outdoors in nature this year and felt a greater sense of connection with the trees, plants, and the natural world. With…
Self-Controlled Kids Tend to Be Healthier Adults
In a new study, researchers found people who had higher levels of self-control as children were aging more slowly than their peers at age 45. Their bodies and brains were healthier and biologically younger, the researchers report. Self-control, the ability to contain one’s own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to work toward goals with a…
Tooth or Consequences
Dental care remains critical for tens of millions of Americans, even during the pandemic. More than one-quarter of adults in the United States live with untreated tooth decay, with nearly half of adults over 30 showing signs of gum disease. And nearly 1 in 4 adults reports having felt pain in or around their mouth in the past…
Can Fatty Acids in Foods Fight Multiple Sclerosis?
Dietary change might help treat some people with multiple sclerosis, new research suggests. According to a new study, the lack of a specific fatty acid in fat tissue can trigger the abnormal immune system response that causes multiple sclerosis (MS) by attacking and damaging the central nervous system. Fat tissue in patients diagnosed with MS…
Oolong Tea May Help Shed Pounds While You Sleep
Data from Japan show drinking oolong tea may help your body burn fat, independent of the effects of caffeine. Around the world, tea is one of the most popular beverages, second only to water. In popularity, 84 percent of tea consumed is black; 15 percent is green; and the remaining 1 percent is split between…
Get Fit Now, and You’ll Remember It Down the Road
Exercise is good for you, but it might do more than you think. New research suggests that deciding to get fit today may help your brain well into the future. Brain age is a growing concern for people reaching middle age and beyond. You may even be expecting to experience memory loss, dementia, or other…
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