"The key to mastering habits is to understand how difficult it is to simply will them away. But you can deploy a kind of 'reverse-engineering' based on the science of habits." Wendy Wood, PhD, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences More [...]
In January 2017, Geriatrician Al Power, MD, wrote for ChangingAging.org on the subject, “Living Well with Dementia: What It Means, and What It Doesn’t Mean.” Dr. Power is an author and international educator on transformational models of care for older adults, particularly those living with changing cognitive abilities. He is [...]
“We have to nourish our insight into impermanence every day. If we do, we will live more deeply, suffer less, and enjoy life much more.” — Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist 2020 has been a year we will all remember. A Chicago friend who [...]
Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home. What can take you somewhere untouched by the clanging outside world? What can help you synthesise your thoughts [...]
"A common mistake is being overly ambitious with our new year resolutions. It’s best to prioritise goals and focus on one behaviour. The ideal approach is to make small, incremental changes that replace the habit with a behaviour that supplies a similar reward." - Authors: Brian Harman, Lecturer in Marketing, De [...]
Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home. Author: Ben Stubbs, Senior Lecturer, School of Creative Industries, University of South Australia While many are cancelling [...]
A wrap-up of some of the highlights of recent weeks follows... Words that resonate: I’m not afraid December 16th, 2020 I don’t worry. I’m not afraid: “I’ve done a lot of thinking about what I want my life to look like as I age. Two of the most important [...]
Not long after being introduced to Gaby, a graphic artist skilled in animation and a graduate of the university here in Guanajuato, I received an unexpected offer. She and Zyan, Gaby's friend and fellow graphic artist, proposed some design upgrades on our magazine which had just been launched! While unexpected, [...]
"Yes, Danes have a stable government, low levels of public corruption, and access to high-quality education and health care. The country does have the the highest taxes in the world, but the vast majority of Danes happily pay: They believe higher taxes can create a better society. . . Perhaps [...]
This video was originally posted during the holidays of 2017. During the 2020 pandemic holiday season, you may find these simple ways to destress now resonate more than ever before! (1:36 min). Nov 28, 2017 - From the desk of Andrew Weil, M.D. While situations that can lead to [...]
