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From the December 7, 2021 issue of Further I’ve had many epiphanies since my mom died last summer. Among the most poignant is about the legacy of stuff. A bit of a hoarder, my mom’s drawers and closets were jam-packed with a lifetime of accumulation. About 95% were things I almost never saw her wear, …

From the November 30, 2021 issue of Further We’re living in a time of data deluge, where research says we take in the equivalent of 34 gigabytes of information daily — enough to fry your laptop within a few days. Now, compound that by an unprecedented level of uncertainty and bias in the media we …

From the November 16, 2021 issue of Further Do you envision yourself living in new and interesting locations, supporting yourself with work you can do from anywhere in the world? If so, your first step has nothing to do with travel plans or even tech, software, or tools, but it’s vital to make that dream …

From the November 9, 2021 issue of FurtherBy Lindsay Kassem As a certified health coach, I see a lot of collateral damage in my client’s bodies, from daily fatigue, weight imbalances, and stomach issues to anxiety and depression. In my experience, undoing that collateral damage is possible in a relatively short amount of time. By …

From the November 2, 2021 issue of Further Here’s something to know about “mindfulness”: it’s not the same thing as meditation. So, if you dread the idea of sitting still, the good news is there’s plenty you can do on the go and still enjoy the therapeutic benefits of a meditative practice. This includes reduced …

From the October 26, 2021 issue of Further If you’re like me and 42% of American adults, one of the pandemic’s many downsides was “unwanted weight gain.” (Damn you, Great British Baking Show!) Given that obesity is a top risk factor for severe COVID-19 and takes a toll on healthspan, I finally got a grip …

From the October 19, 2021 issue of Further Since the dawn of time, humans’ core purpose has been to survive and thrive by collaborating and cooperating with others. In today’s world, that’s complicated. From conflicting politics to complex issues like global warming, economic and social inequity, and social media’s “compare and despair” culture, making meaningful …

From the October 12, 2021 issue of Further Nowadays, it seems everyone is talking about anxiety, from agoraphobia and social anxiety to eco-anxiety and “coronophobia.” Of course, it doesn’t take an impending apocalypse to trigger an anxiety disorder. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports 40 million American adults are affected by this common …

From the October 5, 2021 issue of Further In early September, I traveled with my daughter to her college town, Eugene, Oregon. One night, we witnessed an incredible spectacle: thousands of small birds swirling in a circle before simultaneously plummeting into a large black chimney. A fellow spectator explained that it was the annual roost …

From the September 28, 2021 issue of Further How do you know you’re burned out? Maybe you click to read about children who mysteriously fall into an impenetrable sleep — not because it sounds like a terrible affliction, but because you think a mild case wouldn’t be so bad. Or, you might be a bit …

From the September 21, 2021 issue of Further I have a favorite saying from the philosopher Howard Thurman: The contradictions of life are not final or ultimate. That sentiment is both accurate and annoying, particularly when making “healthy” food choices. Is it about engineering more nutritious foods? After all, we have the technology. But aren’t …

From the September 14, 2021 issue of Further We often talk about the importance of sleep here at Further. It’s essential for a healthy immune system and cognitive function. It helps safeguard your system from chronic illnesses (i.e., heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, depression). And for those of us over 50, better sleep duration decreases …