Trudi Roth

From the February 8, 2023 issue of Further Have you noticed lately there’s a curious alignment between productivity and distraction? Of course, the two are theoretically enemies of each other. But nowadays, both are equally demonized, which makes you wonder why they’re not canceling each other out. On the one hand, there’s a plea to …

From the January 31, 2023 issue of Further The pursuit of happiness, one of those theoretical inalienable rights, is a favorite topic here at Further. As you might expect from our skeptical generation, we don’t put much stock in fake Buddha quotes like, “There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path.” In fact, …

From the January 25, 2023 issue of Further There’s no question that exercise improves your physical health. And science shows that thanks to a release of feel-good endorphins, a good workout also bolsters your mental health, combating anxiety and depression. But you don’t even have to get your heart thumping or work up a sweat …

From the January 18, 2023 issue of Further Not every email headline catches my eye, but this one from “Modern Gen X Woman” sure did: I’m tired of being master of the struggle. We wielders of latchkeys take pride in our fierce independence — and worry that we’ll lose our edge if we go soft. As …

From the January 11, 2023 issue of Further For my family, 2023 started with a serious wake-up call: my husband’s 53-year-old brother had a heart attack. Yes, heart disease runs in their family. But so does longevity — their grandpa lived to 100, and other family members made it well into their 90s. Genetic factors can …

From the Janaury 4, 2023 issue of Further Are you stressed yet because of the impacts of aging? If not, you should be. And no, I don’t mean that you should buy into the ageist belief that your body falls apart over time. Instead, it’s time to start using “good stress,” known as hormetic stressors, …

From the December 14, 2022 issue of Further By our age, we have an intimate understanding that change is the only constant. We’ve seen it play out countless times with jobs, relationships, homes, possessions, and even our own bodies. As any Robert Frost or SE Hinton fan knows: Nothing gold can stay. For perfectionists, this …

From the December 7, 2022 issue of Further Enjoying all the year-end, data-driven insight into society’s collective consciousness? I’m certainly a sucker for Spotify’s annual “Wrapped” campaign and Pantone’s color of the year. But the most fascinating this year is Merriam-Webster Dictionary’s “Most Used Word”: gaslighting. Considering we’re living in an era of extreme uncertainty …

From the November 30, 2022 issue of Further At the tender age of three, my daughter’s preschool friend group suddenly dumped her. All those years ago, her teacher gave me not just the best parenting advice but perhaps the best life advice: There’s nothing to do or ‘fix’ — if you want to help your …

From the November 23, 2022 issue of Further While digging into year-end content ideas with a ghostwriting client, I asked what he’s known for during the holidays, like his mixology or carving prowess. “I keep everyone from fighting,” he replied with a chuckle. In our polarized times, this seems like an invaluable skill, more than …

From the November 16, 2022 issue of Further We live in a world that’s constantly yammering about the future. It’s been Christmas since August. US midterm elections aren’t final yet, but pundits are already projecting 2024 results. And if you don’t have your year-ahead plan by now, you’re screwed. Anxious yet? On the flip side, …

From the November 9, 2022 issue of Further As you know, our brains are wired to keep us safe. But because most threats today are perceived, not real, we end up in chronic stress overdrive. This can lead to a variety of health issues, including depression, anxiety, heart disease, high blood pressure, and impaired immunity …