— 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…
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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As a Store Manager and a mother to two energetic children, I had zero time for myself before starting the Thrive Challenge. I felt like I was burning out and losing control of my life. I was thinking about work whenever I was with my family and spending my time at work regretting not focusing…
Daily Horoscope Check for daily updates on your sun sign Current Events Moon phases, seasons, and other current happenings November 18, 2021 — 15:04 PM This Friday’s full moon is sure to make its presence known! Not only is it falling during an astrologically intense Scorpio season, but there’s also going to be a lunar…
I’d argue that ketchup is one polarizing sauce. The haters really dislike it (you can even find Reddit threads dedicated to ketchup aversion). But for those who love it? They really love it—like a keep it close by, drizzle it on everything kind of love. Ketchup on spaghetti; ketchup on rice; ketchup on eggs; even…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. November 18, 2021 — 12:04 PM The inner child represents your gut feelings, from the most painful and challenging to the happiest, most creative, and most joyful. That time you…
November 18, 2021 — 11:25 AM With autumn well underway and winter just around the corner, it can only mean one thing: sweater weather. But as you pull your favorite sweaters out of storage, you may notice they could use a bit of a refresh. So, to find out how to get our sweaters back…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. November 18, 2021 — 11:02 AM There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to uneven skin texture: It’s a super common complaint, as it’s actually not one issue but…
On a recent Tuesday at 9 a.m., I did the unthinkable. I ate a milk chocolate bar for breakfast. Breaking off square by decadent square in the morning light felt rebellious, and I braced myself for a sugar high, an upset stomach, a day-long headache. But the crash never came. That’s because the bar I…
