Why Does Social Interaction Improve Longevity?
Article Round-Up: 7.14.24
Enjoy this week’s curated round-up of articles, podcasts, and more from the web to help you live a healthier, happier life.
Featured Thoughts - It Takes 90sec To Free Yourself From FAD Diets
Takeaway: In this video, I share a framework to help demystify how popular diets work so you can make more informed choices about what’s best for you.
This video is worth ninety seconds of your time to eliminate confusion about the best way to achieve your health and fitness goals.
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The Science of Memorable Moments
Takeaway: I’m sharing a story of one of the most memorable moments of my travels abroad. The experience piqued my curiosity: why is this particular memory so easy to recall? We explore this idea inside the article.
If you want to make the most out of your experiences, then you should be willing to think outside the box and break some rules. Do this by violating a key tenet of the category you use to file the memory away in your brain.
Strong Thigh Muscles = More Friends — This Is Why You Can’t Make Friends! [Podcast]
Takeaway: Researchers have a found a connection between the strength of your thigh muscles and longevity. One theory: Historically you needed strong leg muscles to walk and see your friends.
There is growing evidence that social connection is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health. This is a great podcast episodes to discuss some concepts around social connection worth listening to, whether you’re in business or not.
7 Misbeliefs About What It Means To Be An Adult
Takeaway: Astonishingly, adulthood is something that everyone feels like they’re failing at, even though there isn’t a clearly defined way to do it right. Societal pressures can lead to a lot of negative thoughts about ones progress in life, even though very few ever achieve the “desired” milestones.
Even further, what does it mean to be an adult—emotionally?
P.S. Thanks for reading. Have a great weekend.