As we enter February 2023, we approach the unfortunate tradition in American culture — that new year’s resolution health kick is starting to fizzle out. There are many reasons for this: the goal was too difficult, the intervention was too much, we focused too much on external rewards (i.e. Goal weight) rather than intrinsic rewards…
Today I want to talk about the most important concept in thinking about your health: lifespan vs healthspan. Lifespan is simply the number of years you are alive and breathing on Earth, irregardless of health and quality of life. Healthspan, on the other hand, is the number of years on Earth you feel healthy…
In our last blog post, we reviewed what sleep is and why it is important. But I know what you’re thinking — “That’s all fine and good. Now, how do I improve my sleep?” Below are my 10 steps to better sleep. Because our brains and our circadian clock function best under repeated…
Did you know that every living creature on this Earth sleeps? And for good reason: getting high-quality sleep is arguably the most important thing we can do for our overall health. Good sleeps helps us make better food decisions, gives us the motivation and energy to exercise, regulates our emotional state, and reduces…
