Trudi Roth

From the August 3, 2022 issue of Further There are countless platitudes extolling the virtues of discipline. So why is it so hard to stay on track with achieving your goals? It’s not just a question of willpower, which is more of a moral vs. scientific concept. As our generation knows, “just say no” is …

From the July 27, 2022 issue of Further So many existential crises, so little time. Amirite? It might feel like everything is going up in flames, but we didn’t start the fire. As Billy Joel noted: The world’s a mess. It’s always been a mess, it’s always going to be a mess. That doesn’t let …

From the July 20, 2022 issue of Further Great news from the longevity front: scientists have successfully tested a gene-editing technique that permanently lowers cholesterol, potentially stopping “the biggest killer on earth.” This is one more step towards cures for the diseases of aging, the practical implications of which we often talk about here at …

From the July 13, 2022 issue of Further Recently I did something thrilling that upended my routine and juiced creativity: I spontaneously agreed to take my cousin’s spot on a family vacation a couple of weeks before the trip commenced. Most enticing (and terrifying) was that part of the trip would be off-the-grid. In our …

From the July 6, 2022 issue of Further Remember when “sleeping together” was sexy and fun? In that context, the less sleep, the better. But once in a long-term relationship, there’s plenty about sharing a bed that can sabotage your health and well-being, from snoring and restlessness to frequent bathroom trips, temperature disagreements, and incompatible …

From the June 29, 2022 issue of Further Lately, it feels like the end of the world, but I can’t say I feel fine. Global events aside, midlife for our sandwich generation is exceptionally stressful – compounded by social and economic upheaval. All I can say is breathe. This isn’t a figure of speech; it’s …

From the June 22, 2022 issue of Further I recently had brunch with some women who discovered family secrets through a DNA-testing company, including learning of siblings they didn’t know existed and finding out their grandad wasn’t related biologically. While the details differed, there was a common thread: family secrets. Having your concept of your …

From the June 15, 2022 issue of Further Recently, a friend lamented to me about a pandemic-related demise of a friend circle. Ironically, the falling out was instigated by a Heather – both the woman’s name and a perfect example of a best friend/greatest enemy. Losing friends is always difficult, especially nowadays. Research shows COVID-induced …

From the June 9, 2022 issue of Further   Watching the most recent horrendous Hollywood breakup featuring a former GenX heartthrob makes me wonder about people’s expectations of marriage vows. We cling to the romantic ideal of unconditional love, then are shocked when amore devolves into acrimony. In real life, we get to see that …

From the April 27, 2022 issue of Further It’s hard not to feel hopeless nowadays. From the war in Ukraine to the devastating impact of the pandemic, climate change, and political and economic turmoil, things seem bleak. So hoping for things to get better seems sensible. After all, hope helps power inspired action. And research …

From the April 21, 2022 issue of Further Here’s a fun challenge for us Type As: let’s set a goal of getting better at resting. Otherwise, we may never give ourselves a break. In our busyness or bust culture, we’re taught from childhood that constantly striving is not only preferable but it’s also non-negotiable. And …