A monthly selection of articles to inform and inspire a high-performance lifestyle.
Brain aging is one-thirds inevitable and two-thirds optional, according to leading brain coach Jim Kwik.
“Your brain is an organ but it acts more like a muscle, and it's use it or lose it,” says Kwik. “As we age, it’s natural to experience changes in our brain function, and these changes are just part of the aging process, but it's also true that our lifestyle, choices, and habits can significantly influence our brain health and performance over time." READ MORE
Research from the University of Pennsylvania shows visiting a museum can help heal mind, body, and soul.
Visiting a museum, particularly an art museum, has emerged as an activity that not only fosters learning but can also reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression — enhancing your overall well-being, according to the UPenn study. The benefit goes beyond the notion of simply feeling “happier” around art. READ MORE
Your feet quite literally carry you every day. But are you overlooking what they need most?
“Toes may seem like a small part of the way bodies move, but when there is a lack of mobility and strength, especially in the ‘big toe,’ it can affect all of the other joints up the chain. Suddenly, a toe issue becomes a knee or hip issue,” writes Lynn Pesce Vita, a COACH X at Hudson Yards in New York City. “And because that big toe plays a role in your gait, if there’s dysfunction there, it can and will affect every activity you can think of, including sports, high-impact activities, running, and even walking.” READ MORE
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