Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. — Benjamin Franklin That quote inspired Tim Ferriss to write three books: The 4-Hour Body (healthy), The 4-Hour Workweek (wealthy), and The 4-Hour Chef (wise). Somehow the 4-Hour Chef was supposed to be about learning. …

Researchers at UC Berkeley recently conducted a comprehensive review of statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe. They found that using a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours (about 17 minutes a day over a ten-year period) increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent. That sounds…

According to the World Health Organization, household air pollution was responsible for an estimated 3.2 million deaths annually in 2020 worldwide. Household air pollution exposure also leads to diseases such as stroke, ischemic heart disease, COPD, and cancer. …

For decades, social scientists have been searching for the roots of happiness. Based on their research, it is generally accepted that happiness is about 40 percent genetic, 10 percent your situation in life or what happens to you, and 50 percent habits and mindset. …

Last weekend, I took a trip across the country to North Carolina. We don’t have seasons in Southern Arizona, so it was nice to see the fall colors and unique landscapes as we transition from fall to winter in the northern hemisphere. I was up at 3:30 AM last Friday…

All the experts say we’re supposed to be meditating. When I hear the word meditation, I think of sitting quietly and focusing on breathing. How boring! What is meditation, anyway? I consider meditation as a form of brain training. I have tried different methods of meditation over the years. Various…

I wouldn’t say I like walking around barefoot outside. I’m sure I did it all the time as a kid, but I can’t imagine doing that now. I know that’s how our ancestors did it, and our feet evolved accordingly. I’ve even written about the benefits of grounding and direct…

Do you wish you had more energy? Are you yawning or sighing all day? Pounding espressos or energy drinks? Taking naps? Do you wonder if something is wrong or if that’s how it feels to get old? You could get bloodwork done and discuss your hormone levels, thyroid function, or…

We all experience stress. It’s the body’s natural reaction to tension, pressure, and change. A certain amount of stress can be good for us, but too much stress can be bad for us — both physically and mentally. Prolonged, unrelieved stress can lead to accidental injury and severe illness. I…