AI Insights from Davos
Last week I joined my husband at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The annual gathering brings together heads of state, CEOs, economists, and academics to discuss major global
What is Your Word for 2026?
Instead of a traditional New Year’s resolution, I prefer to choose a “word of the year” to guide my intentions. One year it was compassion, another year it was
Why Plants Win
Study after study confirms that eating more plants leads to better health. A meta-analysis of over 2 million people found that those who ate a healthy plant-based diet had * 16%
Become the CEO of Your Health
Modern medicine is amazing at treating acute problems. Thanks to advances in emergency care, survival rates after major trauma have increased by more than 50% since the 1970s. Heart attack
Understanding "Inflammaging"
Inflammation is the body’s natural defense mechanism, designed to help us heal from injuries or fight off infections. In these cases, it’s a good thing, like a controlled
Why You Should Do Hard Things
I’ve written about the benefits of doing hard things before. Here I explain how doing unpleasant things can increase our happiness and here I discuss how short bursts of
Mind Your Clocks
We evolved to have internal clocks that help our bodies do things at the most advantageous times. Early mammals were nocturnal because it was safer to be active when cold-blooded
Your "Why" is Your Superpower
As the new year approaches, many of us will be setting goals or resolutions. January 1st is the perfect time for a fresh start, which can be very motivating. But
Think Globally to Make Better Choices
Each day we are faced with dozens of choices that affect our well-being. What will I eat? Will I exercise today? What time will I go to bed? We typically
Good Energy for Better Health
In her book Good Energy, Casey Means argues that all diseases have the same root cause. She describes how our modern lifestyle prevents our cells from getting the energy they
Just Add Water
Over the years, I’ve learned that any time I feel a headache coming on, if I drink water, it almost always goes away. Headaches are one of the many
New Year, New Habits
Over the years, I’ve been adding well-being habits to my daily routine. Discovering the science of positive psychology led me to practice gratitude and start meditating to boost my
Using Mindfulness to Improve Your Health
For years, Ellen Langer’s research has fascinated me. She is a psychology professor at Harvard who studies mindfulness, which she defines as the process of actively noticing things. One
Caring for Your Future Self
Many of the things we should do to be happier and healthier in the future require sacrifices today. In his book, Your Future Self, Hal Hershfield identifies several reasons why
The Benefits of Embracing Your Biological Clock
Your circadian rhythm is your internal representation of time or your biological clock. It helps your body respond to the 24-hour day/night cycle by regulating essential functions. In his
Helping Others Helps You
I recently joined the board of Hands On Atlanta and I’m excited to be part of an organization that so closely aligns with my passion for well-being. The mission
A Little Stress for a Longer Life
Have you heard of hormesis? It occurs when small amounts of stress trigger biological processes that enhance health, slow aging, and make you more resistant to future stress. Short bursts
Food as Medicine
“The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” – Ann Wigmore Dr. William Li is a physician who
The Relationships That Matter Most
You probably know that relationships are one of most important factors for well-being. What you might not know is the kind of relationship that matters most for our happiness: friendships!
How I Work to be Well
Your happiness and health are determined to a great extent by lifestyle choices. Nearly half of all premature deaths in the U.S. are due to behaviors that can be
A Positive Mindset Can Increase Longevity
In my last post, I wrote about how your mindset regarding stress determines its impacts on you. Your mindset shapes your health and well-being in many profound ways. In her
It’s Not You, It’s Your Environment
Dan Buettner wants you to know that if you’re struggling with health problems or your weight, it’s probably not your fault. In his latest book, The Blue Zones
Sharing Mental Health Struggles
This summer we witnessed more professional athletes sharing their mental health struggles. Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open to tend to her mental health, then Simone Biles chose not
The Wonders of Walking
Walking is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental well-being. I make sure to get as many steps in each day as I possibly
The Joy of Cooking
For most of my adult life, I considered cooking a chore. I didn’t find much joy in meal planning, grocery shopping, or preparing dinner at the end of a