I’ve always admired people who approach their own growth systematically. They look at their career, their life, and their aspirations, and think, “What would it take to get better at X?” Then, they go off and do it. One particular colleague from my last job is exactly this way. She’s brilliant, delightful, and exceptional at…
When it comes to health and nutrition, we can all agree on some core fundamentals: Eat whole foods, move your body, get sufficient sleep, and take time to unwind. However, the truth is that we’re all different and have different physiological needs — particularly between biological men and women. Take intermittent fasting, for example. While…
It’s true: Fasting and weight loss go hand in hand. In fact, a 2023 meta-analysis, which included nine randomized control trials, reported significantly more weight loss with time-restricted feeding (intermittent fasting) versus the non-intermittent fasting control group. With metabolic disease on the rise — recent statistics indicate that almost 100 million people, or over 40% of…
Everyone wants to live better, longer. The question is: How? Intermittent fasting has gained considerable attention in recent years for its many health benefits — but is it the key to healthy longevity? Let’s take a look at what a rapidly-growing field of research says about intermittent fasting for longevity. Does Intermittent Fasting Lead to…
Motivation is fantastic… when it shows up. It can feel like a tailwind at your back, pushing you almost effortlessly towards your goal. Unfortunately, motivation is also a fickle beast, and if you wait for it in order to get going, you might be waiting forever. But what is motivation, exactly? Is there a way…
Fasting seems fairly simple, right? You eat, or you don’t eat. However, how you prepare for a fast can change your experience — both the way you feel during your fast, and what your body is accomplishing. Why Is Preparation for Fasting So Important? While there are many benefits of fasting, there are also several…
Everyone knows it’s critical to get adequate sleep — your life depends on it! And while sleep is restorative, sleep by itself can’t fully counterbalance your waking hours of stress. That’s why Restoration is its own Pillar of Health, alongside Sleep, Nutrition, and Activity. Sleep and Restoration accomplish many of the same goals, but they…
Finding motivation for fasting is similar to finding motivation for other goals you are trying to achieve — it can ebb and flow day to day, or even moment to moment. This is especially true if you are new to fasting. The good news is that finding your fasting motivation can result in big benefits,…
Habits are a huge part of daily life. In fact, research finds that between one third and one half of your actions every day are habitual. To ensure that your numerous existing habits are serving you — and to create new ones that will support your health for years to come — follow this guide to…
Back in December, when I was thinking about 2023, I thought this might be the year I finally nailed down a Restoration habit. I’ve never had success with meditation, but some of the other restorative practices our science team has surfaced sound more appealing; I thought I might try them out in January. Then, I…
