A healthy relationship is built on trust and respect. It’s the golden rule for any type of relationship—romantic partners, friendships, family members, etc. But let’s not forget: You also have a relationship with your doctor, and according to researcher and medical decision-making expert Talya Miron-Shatz, Ph.D., it requires just as much work to nurture the…
Raise your hand if you think you’re getting enough vegetables in your diet these days. Even if you’re eating a massive salad at lunch or incorporating greens into your morning smoothie, you still may not be getting an adequate amount of veggies in your daily diet. One simple solution to level up your intake is with a…
The climate crisis is a health crisis, meaning it threatens the well-being of people as much as it does the planet. Some ways that it affects public health are obvious, like extreme storms driving people from their homes and inescapable heat washing over communities. Others are harder to see. In fact, one of them happens…
It’s that time of year again. With festive colors, holiday recipes, and friends and family in-town, the joyful traditions of the season remind us what we’re most grateful for. But this year, we’re thinking bigger. Not only are we appreciating our loved ones and the delicious spread of food on the table, we’re celebrating the…
It’s not surprising that job absences surged in 2020 with the world dealing with a devastating global pandemic. And the effects are still being felt as we near the end of 2021. An analysis of federal labor market data by USA TODAY shows that workers called in sick more in 2020 than at any time in the…
To receive my newsletter right to your inbox, sign up here. What Do Black Executives Really Want? Recruiting and retaining Black talent is a priority for many organizations. Most are committed to and investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion. And yet, according to interviews and focus groups with Black executives working in a variety of blue-chip…
— Deborah Kesten, VIP Contributor at Thrive Global In 2003, researcher Robert Waterland, and Randy Jirtle, a professor of radiation oncology at Duke University, designed a landmark study1 on the emerging new field of epigenetics—which explores how lifestyle (diet, stress, physical activity, sleep, and so on) can reset your genes for wellness…or illness. Indeed, since then, many more studies have linked…
Personal growth is the most rewarding because it honors hard work on what matters most. If you desire to become more successful personally and professionally, then you should set monthly goals to establish a purposeful mindset. Schedules and commitments can get a little unruly. Utilize the definition of S.M.A.R.T. goals to personalize them accordingly to…
All parents yearn for their children to succeed in life. Mine were no exception. When my mother was pregnant with me, she and my father were having a meal out at a Singapore hawker center when a French lady at a nearby table called out her son’s name—Louis. My dad’s ears perked up. The French…
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