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From the January 31, 2024 issue of Further Did you know that by the time you’re middle-aged, you’re supposedly near or at peak self-esteem (60, according to research)? Recently, after blowing a pitch to an old colleague who’s now a ghostwriting agent, I had to remind myself of that stat. In five short minutes, I …
From the January 24, 2024 issue of Further You don’t have to be a smarty pants to know that brain health becomes a big deal as you age. Most of my friends worry losing their keys or leaving the supermarket without the one thing they needed signifies waning cognitive ability (🙋♀️). This concern isn’t unfounded, …
From the January 17, 2024 issue of Further There’s a line from the 1988 classic film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, crooned by Kathleen Turner’s Jessica Rabbit: I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way. Decades later, in our 24/7 sensationalist world, that sentiment could apply to almost all media and countless organizations, products, and people. …
From the January 10, 2024 issue of Further Great news for longevity seekers: the New York Times has once again affirmed that there’s no need to biohack your way to a longer life span and healthspan with their seven evidence-backed secrets to longevity. Unsurprisingly, the list includes moving daily, eating primarily plant-based foods, not drinking …
From the January 3, 2024 issue of Further We’ve just completed another revolution around the sun, reminding us once again that change is the only constant. And it’s also a great reminder that flimsy resolutions, much like the holiday eve they’re traditionally made on, are for amateurs. Intentional change, however, is the stuff of midlife …
From the December 13, 2023 issue of Further When you grow up at a time of upheaval and change like we did, you often take resilience for granted. But no amount of latchkey-wielding can protect you from this ultimate truth: life is fragile. Psychologist and author Rick Hanson nails why understanding and accepting this is …
From the December 6, 2023 issue of FurtherFun fact: our kids drink far less than we do, according to Gallup. Meanwhile, research shows our boozing is at a record high: nearly 30% of middle-aged adults reported having five+ drinks in a row in the past two weeks. Don’t worry that this article is about the …
From the November 29, 2023 issue of Further Nowadays, the divides we as a society and individually face seem insurmountable. Sometimes it feels like the end of the world as we know it. But then, you know the refrain — and I feel fine. How can that be possible in these troubled times? You don’t have …
From the November 15, 2023 issue of Further What would you do if I told you the secret to healthy aging is something you already possess? You don’t have to spend a dime, submit to medical interventions, or change your routine. To be clear, I’m not talking about the keys to healthy living, which we …
From the November 1, 2023 issue of Further It’s no secret that our kids have co-opted the pop culture of our youth — who can blame them? From Star Wars to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to TV shows like Friends (😢) and the music and tech we innovated, our formative years bridged the gap from …
From the October 25, 2023 issue of Further People have always mused about the power of words — language is, after all, one of the most primitive forms of self-expression. And in our increasingly chaotic times, putting your feelings into words isn’t just a good idea; it’s a must. Case in point: one in five adults …
From the October 11, 2023 issue of Further I recently dined with a colleague and his friends at a tony seafood restaurant. Cutting through the center of the space was a “fish market,” loaded with glittering fresh catch artfully arranged on shimmering ice pearls. As we gathered before the opulent display to snap a group …