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From the September 12, 2019 issue of Further I just heard the funniest news about my cousin, a registered dietician who’s made a career helping people overcome life-threatening health issues. She’s now a certified Laughter Yoga Leader. So much for goat yoga. Seriously though, my cousin’s new vocation makes sense. I know I use humor …
From the September 12, 2019 issue of Further One day in the not-so-distant future, we’ll laugh that we used to stare at a shiny rectangle as a way to interface with data. You know, to get the important information — like browsing Cats of Instagram. It’s easy to see that we need a better interface, …
From the September 5, 2019 issue of Further The workforce is in for a disruption thanks to technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality, and advanced monitoring systems. That means losing your job may be only a little worse than keeping it. For people who aren’t sacked, you’re going to have to learn to …
From the September 5, 2019 issue of Further Fifty years ago, Simon & Garfunkel wrote an anthem that is as relevant today as it was back in the Summer of Love: 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy). The opening lyrics are a signifier of our relentless, 24/7 digitally driven culture: Slow down, you move too …
From the August 28, 2019 issue of Further I took up mediation at 50 in anticipation of two of life’s biggest challenges: my kids leaving the nest and my parents’ age-related decline. The idea was to make the midlife passage as gentle and merciful as possible. Imagine my surprise, then, when on a meditation retreat …
From the August 28, 2019 issue of Further If there were ever a time for existential questioning, midlife is it. You’re old enough to confront the fact that there are roads you’ll never take, but young enough to still have miles to go, both professionally and personally. While most of us wouldn’t label this a …
From the August 14, 2019 issue of Further Deadlifts may not seem sexy compared to other methods of strength training. After all, you’re basically just picking up something heavy, and setting it back down. Now repeat. I for one love deadlifts. You feel like a badass after making it through your sets, even if you’re …
From the August 14, 2019 issue of FurtherMenopause traditionally has been the Voldemort of the female lifecycle — she who must not be named. There are plenty of statistics that bear this out: despite the fact that all women go through it and 75% experience symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, insomnia, incontinence, …
From the August 14, 2019 issue of Further Menopause traditionally has been the Voldemort of the female lifecycle — she who must not be named. There are plenty of statistics that bear this out: despite the fact that all women go through it and 75% experience symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, insomnia, …
From the August 8, 2019 issue of Further My friend, who’s a vegetarian for health reasons, is having a fast-food renaissance. He’s already a devoted fan of Del Taco’s Beyond Meat tacos, and is eagerly anticipating Burger King’s new Impossible Whopper. The proliferation of plant-based meat into on-the-go meals points to the fact that what …
From the August 8, 2019 issue of Further We all talk to ourselves inside our heads. Interestingly, studies show that how we address ourselves during our inner monologues makes an amazing difference in our performance, well-being, and overall wisdom. Psychologist Ethan Kross performed pioneering research that shows a dramatic difference in life success based on …
From the July 31, 2019 issue of Further Recently I identified the prime culprit behind my skin allergies — the cream I put in my morning coffee. And it seems I’m not alone. With around 60% of adults unable to digest milk, lactose persistence (the ability to tolerate milk after infancy) is more the oddball …