Are You a Voter?
An interesting study found that people who were asked the question: "How important is it to you to be a voter in the upcoming election?" were more likely to vote than people who were asked, "How important is it...
Are Friends the Key to Longevity?
You need friends. Certainly, eating well, exercising and a healthy lifestyle are known to increase longevity and reduce the risk of death, but research reveals that having a lot of friends contributes to living a...
Feasting Together Can Help You Succeed in Business and in Life
While meal replacements like Soylent are ideally suited for those who prefer to get sustenance through a straw and on their own time, don’t discount the immeasurable benefits of sitting down for a real...
What Makes a Good Doctor?
“I don’t care if she’s nice. I just care that she’s the best.” My patient’s internist was retiring and he was eager to find a new one. Like most people, he relied on credentials and reputation to...
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Self-Care?
During an airline safety demonstration, the flight attendant instructs you to put on your oxygen mask before assisting others if the cabin loses pressure. They tell you this for good reason. If you run...
Dr. Peggy Drexler: An Expert Dishes on Daddy’s Girls, Momma’s Boys & More
For Father's Day, Dr. Peggy Drexler, author of Our Fathers, Ourselves and other fascinating gender studies books, speaks to the role — and how it's changing — men and "dad" play in our lives.