For many of us, it’s tough to look in the mirror and reflect upon our lives. When I dig deep, I often think about the mistakes I’ve made throughout my life. But there’s one day a year when I only think positive thoughts, and today is that day. It’s the day my wife and I…
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No one likes to find themselves in uncomfortable situations. That’s especially true the younger we are. As we age, we realize we sometimes have no choice. But according to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, we should do everything we can to encounter more uncomfortable situations. His advice to Gen Z is that by doing that, they’ll…
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Over the years, I’ve been accused of being a complex person. Some consider this a compliment, but to others, it’s not. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve mellowed. And now, you might even say I’m simple. I get excited about the little things. And one of my favorite things is doing nothing. I always had…
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My nephew, Ray, graduated from high school last night. And for him, it’s a massive moment in his life. We all think that when we graduate. But, as I look back to my school days, I realize that while it was a big deal then, I barely remember it now. The further away we get…
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Most of us have the desire to live longer. And we all know that a sensible diet and moderate exercise will help us achieve those goals. But one doctor claims that he has an addition to the basics. Sunshine is one of those, but the other might be controversial. This doctor recommends jump-starting your hydration…
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Doctors will tell you that proper rest is the key to good health and a long life. We’ve always been told we should try to sleep eight hours nightly. But many of us know that getting the proper rest is nearly impossible. Doctors and researchers say that our realistic goal should be somewhere between six…
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I often wonder if the world around me changes so much that I usually don’t notice or if I’ve changed. No matter the situation, there always seem to be last-minute changes. Is this new, or is this me? I don’t think I’m the only one who deals with this regularly. I think it’s now simply…
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Sometimes, I have to stop and think about the people I’ve met, places I’ve gone, and things I’ve done. I realize that my life is like so many others. With my father’s years in the media and all of mine, I’ve experienced many things that sometimes fascinate people. But I’ve long realized that we’re all…
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I’ve long wondered if researchers have ever studied why some procrastinate while others don’t. I don’t put everything off until the last minute, but the added pressure can be good. When I was in school, I delayed studying for any test as long as I could. My term papers were always last-minute efforts. These days,…
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We all know that exercise is the key to living longer. But do people who exercise heavily live longer than those who only do so moderately or even just a little? Researchers from Finland found that extreme exercise is of little benefit to living a longer life. While exercise is essential, smoking and drinking also…
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