As I sit here sipping my morning coffee, I often think about the right to disconnect after work hours and how it’s become a sort of luxury in our always-on […]
More Style, Less Stress: the Surprising Benefits of a Capsule Wardrobe
I still remember the day I stumbled upon the concept of a capsule wardrobe – it was like a breath of fresh air in a world where fast fashion reigns […]
Why the Right to Repair Movement Matters for Your Wallet and the Planet
I still remember the day I realized that the right to repair movement wasn’t just about fixing gadgets, but about taking a stand against the throwaway culture that’s choking our […]
This Is Your Brain on Meditation: How Meditation Changes the Brain
I still remember the day I stumbled upon a “brain-changing” meditation program that promised to rewrite my entire cerebral landscape in just 10 minutes a day. As a neuroscientist, I […]
Understanding Circadian Rhythms to Master Your Sleep and Energy
I still remember the days when I’d trudge into the lab, feeling like a zombie, only to be greeted by a colleague who’d swear by the latest _circadian rhythm hack_. […]
What Is a Dopamine Detox? the Real Science Behind the Trend
As I lace up my trail running shoes and hit the winding paths, I often find myself pondering the latest wellness trends – like what is dopamine detox. It’s a […]
The Science-backed Benefits of Cold Exposure (it’s More Than a Shock)
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon the concept of benefits of cold exposure. As a neuroscientist, I was skeptical of the claims that taking regular cold showers […]
What Is Stoicism? a Practical Guide to an Ancient Philosophy
As I laced up my trail running shoes and hit the woods, I couldn’t help but think about the what is stoicism question that has been on my mind lately. […]
No-nonsense Travel Safety Tips for Savvy Globetrotters
I still remember the night I found myself lost in a quiet alley of Tokyo, my phone dead and my Japanese phrases limited to konnichiwa and arigatou. It was a […]
The Man Who Fell to Earth: the Cultural Impact of David Bowie
I still remember the first time I heard David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust – it was like a cultural bomb had dropped in my teenage world, […]