Wellness
‘You’ll be back’: Arnold Schwarzenegger on the most important move to make to stay healthy aging into 50s, 60s and beyond
On film, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been tough to take down. But in real life, the actor and former governor of California has had his share of health issues that required surgery and replacement parts as he has aged. Through it all, he continues to work out — a daily regimen that includes a bicycle for […]
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42-year-old American pays $1,850 a month for a 3-bedroom apartment in Italy: ‘People actually use their vacation time here’
Back in 2003, I spent a semester in L’Aquila, Italy and fell in love with the country. That study abroad experience changed the trajectory of my life. Two years later, I returned to pursue my master’s degree in marketing management and communications at Bocconi University in Milan. Fashionable, fast-paced Milan was miles away from the […]
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You can’t boost your immune system with supplements, says functional medicine expert—here’s what you can do
Vitamins and supplements like zinc and cod liver oil are often touted for their ability to boost your immune system, but Jeffrey Bland, the “father of functional medicine,” says that’s not actually possible. “I’ve heard, ‘I can boost my immune system if I take a lot of vitamins.’ It could be vitamin D, vitamin A […]
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Billionaire Ray Dalio attributes his success to meditation — and shares his ‘best advice’ for others
Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio on stage at CNBC’s CONVERGE LIVE in March. Courtesy of CNBC Billionaire Ray Dalio says we’re living in a time of rapid change, as geopolitical tensions rise, economic systems shift and technology develops faster than ever before. As people grapple with what he called the “changing world order,” Dalio says it’s […]
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‘We are facing an epidemic of demoralization,’ says happiness expert—here’s how to fight that feeling
“I’m overwhelmed.” “I’m just one person. There’s nothing I can do.” “I want to give up.” As a happiness researcher who’s spent a decade studying the science of well-being, I’ve received hundreds of messages like these. I see the same feeling expressed, over and over again — but never with a name attached to it. […]
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People who are truly content with life do these 10 little things every day: Ivy League-trained happiness expert
When life gets complicated, our instincts often lead us down the wrong path. We isolate ourselves when community could heal us, or we dream of endless free time when a new challenge could fulfill us. I’ve spent 15 years studying happiness, and I’ve had the opportunity to speak with thousands of people across all walks […]
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Tom Daley shares how mindfulness helped him overcome ‘terrifying’ pressure of performing at the Olympics
Tom Daley attends Out100 Celebration on December 11, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Olivia Wong | Wireimage | Getty Images Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley tapped into the age-old strategy of mindfulness to help him overcome the pressure of performing at the world’s biggest sporting event, he told CNBC. “The pressure of what it means to […]
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I’m a nutritionist from Japan, home to the world’s longest-living people—9 Costco foods I always trust
Growing up in Japan, home to some of the world’s longest-living people, I fell in love with traditional Japanese food at a young age. My passion for clean and healthy eating is what inspired me to be a nutritionist. My diet has always been centered around nutritious, longevity-fueling and environmentally-friendly foods. Now living in the […]
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33-year-old American living in Germany: ‘I don’t worry about not being able to pay my bills here’
At the age of 33, I sometimes feel like I’ve already lived a thousand lives. I’m originally from Los Angeles, and over the last decade, I’ve done everything from teaching English in China to serving as an emergency aid worker in Turkey during the war in Syria. After I completed my master’s degree in London, […]
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Author lived in an underground bunker for 10 days to study sleep, happiness and health—1 key thing she learned
On her quest to better understand how factors like when we eat and how much sunlight we get affect our ability to feel rested, happy and balanced, Lynne Peeples went 50 feet below ground for 10 days. Peeples, a science journalist and author of “The Inner Clock: Living in Sync With Our Circadian Rhythms,” found […]
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