Time for those intervals, old folks
I try to get to the gym several days a week, and generally do a mix of weights and cardio. (I need to do more core and ab
Daily creativity and flourishing
The Greater Good Science Center reports on a new study that seems to clarify the relationship between creativity and flourishing, that emotional state characterized by an "overall sense of
Leisure activities and mental health: The case of unemployment
While I was writing REST, one of the things I realized about practices like daily walks and deep play is that, in addition to the direct benefits they
Giant neurons wrap around mice brains
Well, this announcement is interesting: A giant neuron found wrapped around entire mouse brain: A new digital reconstruction method shows three neurons that branch extensively throughout the brain,
Rest, Health And Well Being
I'm in the air today, flying to Munich for the DLD conference (many pictures and updates to come!), but in the meantime, check out my recent conversation on
Physical activity after concussions: Another example of active rest?
A group of Canadian and American researchers have been examining children with concussions, and their impact that exercise has on their recovery after injury. They publish their findings
“physicians deserve humane expectations in training and practice”
Lisa Merlo, writing in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association: At the heart of excellent medical treatment is the physician who provides competent,
Constant availability, job performance, and the loss of professional autonomy
In the Martin Scorcese movie Goodfellas, Henry Hill explains how people interact with the big Mafia boss, Paul Cicero. He got all his calls second hand. Then you’d
The culture of overwork is not a new problem: American writers were describing rest as a “Forgotten Art” in 1876
Every now and then I come across some old essay that’s worth preserving and sharing. Recently I came across this 1876 piece by a Scottish-born American physician, Alexander
“College students who are addicted to the Internet report positive and negative effects on their family relationships”
Georgia State University researcher Susan Snyder is studying the impact of Internet addiction (or PIU, Problematic Internet Use, described as >25 hours/week of non-school or -work use) on family