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☆ A doctor and longevity company CEO says exercise is a pillar of healthy aging. Here's his simple weekly workout.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA doctor and CEO of a longevity-focused nutrition company who views movement as one of the pillars of healthy aging shared his workout routine with Business Insider. As we age, muscles become "an organ of longevity," Antoun said. AdvertisementCardio and strength training 3 to 4 times a weekAntoun works out three or four times a week, doing a mixture of strength training and cardio. This is a great way to combine exercise with social connection, another pillar of longevity, Antoun said. AdvertisementResearchers from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, a large-scale longitudinal study, found that friendships could be just as important for longevity as exercise.

Persons: —, Joseph Antoun's, Antoun, frailty Organizations: Service, Business, Cleveland Clinic, European, Cardiology, New York Times, British, of Sports Medicine, Ageing Locations: LA

☆ Don't skip that happy hour: Why losing work friendships is bad for everyone
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Madison Hoff | Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

With the rise of remote and hybrid work following the pandemic, work relationships have forever changed. AdvertisementHow workplace connections have changedWith remote work, developing a work-spouse relationship is much more difficult due to limited in-person interactions. Still, Pillemer said, relationships aren't all lost with remote work. AdvertisementWigert noted that work best friends, work spouses, and similarly strong work connections can lead to being "more engaged, productive, and committed to their organization." What is your experience with work friendships, work spouses, and loneliness at work?

Persons: Erin Mantz, Mantz, Zeno, skews, they'll, Ben Wigert, Wigert, Vicki Salemi, Salemi, Julianna Pillemer, Pillemer, Joseph Fuller, Fuller, X, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, New York University, Harvard's Business School, Work Initiative

☆ An introverted social scientist says she uses the 5-3-1 rule to make socializing less stressful
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Her research inspired her to create the 5-3-1 rule, a guideline for measuring social health. Killam broke down the 5-3-1 rule — and what to do if you find it hard to follow. Use 5-3-1 as a rule of thumbIf you feel like you're great at talking to seven people a day but only have two very close relationships, Killam said not to worry — the 5-3-1 rule is more of a rule of thumb. If you've felt lonely but haven't known how to address it, the 5-3-1 rule can help you pinpoint where to start.

Persons: —, Kasley Killam, Killam, I'm, you've Organizations: Service, Business, Harvard Business School Locations: Post

☆ A woman who lost 200 pounds by making simple changes shared the 2 key lessons she learned about fat loss
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She told Business Insider that losing weight was educational and transformative in many ways. Mancuso learned how intertwined physical, mental, and emotional health are. She also realized her former lifestyle wasn't actually easier. Losing weight gave Mancuso 'fuller experiences'For years, Mancuso thought that continuing her sedentary, fast-food-heavy lifestyle was the easy option. Mental and physical health are intertwinedPreviously, Mancuso hadn't thought about every aspect of health being connected.

Persons: —, Leah Mancuso, Mancuso, dieter, Jenny Craig, Lily Photo, Tara Dunn Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Scottsdale , Arizona, rollercoasters

☆ Money can't buy happiness—it's actually the other way around: Happy people 'are more successful in life,' expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But research shows that money can't buy happiness; happy people just seem to be more successful. "Happy people make more money, have better relationships [and] are more successful in life, not vice versa," Muller says. Unless you're using money to buy experiences, get extra time or donate to others, it can't buy you happiness, social scientist and happiness expert, Arthur C. Brooks, teaches in his Harvard course about managing happiness. But being happier in life can lead to financial increases and success, Muller says. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Tami Muller, Muller, Arthur C, Brooks Organizations: Harvard, CNBC

☆ 3 easy ways to bring the Blue Zone diet home from Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula is one of the world's blue zones, where residents live longer. I tried the Costa Rican diet for about two weeks and saw big differences to meals in the US. Here are three ways to bring elements of the Blue Zone diet back home. AdvertisementLast month, as I explored Costa Rica's Pacific coast, I took particular care to visit the Blue Zone of the Nicoya Penninsula. But there are also clear differences in the local diet here compared to both elsewhere in the country and around the world.

Persons: Costa, —, I'd Organizations: Service, Central, Business Locations: Nicoya, Costa Rican, Costa, Pacific, Central American

☆ Butterfly or Firefly: What’s Your Friendship Style?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Catherine Pearson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Well’s 5-day Friendship Challenge! Step one is to discover your friendship style. We all need social connection, but we thrive in different ways. Keep in mind that this is not a formal diagnostic, and none of friendship styles she defined in her book is better than the others. Still, these questions may help you better understand how you approach social interaction — and encourage you to stretch out of your comfort zone.

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☆ The Surprising Power of Texting a Friend
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Catherine Pearson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

I’m Catherine Pearson, and I cover families and relationships for The New York Times. Today, I’m making the case for something many of us have a love-hate relationship with: texting. It was from Miranda, a high-school friend whom I catch up with only a couple of times a year. Ample research shows that social connection is crucial to our physical and mental health and longevity. One oft-quoted 2010 study concluded that lacking social connection might be comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.

Persons: I’m Catherine Pearson, Miranda, Julianne Holt, “, You’re, ” Organizations: The New York Times, Social Connection, Health, Brigham Young University

☆ Opinion: Why we’re having less sex
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Opinion Jill Filipovic | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Women still cannot hold top positions in many religious institutions, and so many have understandably rejected these misogynistic formal patriarchies. If young women do indeed feel freer to opt out of sex they don’t want, that’s great. And most women desire sex, too, and deserve to have sex that feels good. This doesn’t mean everyone needs to be having sex all the time. The trick is refusing to fall into sexist ideas about what sex is for or how women should be valued.

Persons: Jill Filipovic, wouldn’t, they’re, —, it’s, Bumble, Julia Fox, Roe, Wade, ”, Andy Cohen, Christopher Rufo Organizations: Twitter, CNN, Facebook, The New York Times Locations: New York

☆ Some Gen Z and baby boomers are facing a strange predicament: feeling happy and lonely at the same time
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

"It's great, but it takes an effort," Samtur told Business Insider. That means that right now, Gen Z and baby boomers, in particular, might be experiencing a strange juxtaposition: They're happy and lonely at the same time. "So people feel maybe a little less happy with their lives in midlife, but it doesn't mean you're also feeling lonely." "Overall, people tended to be more lonely, just persistently lonely, if they had less education, had lower income, and poor health," Graham said. Some Gen Zers pay for social connections through activities like fitness memberships.

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☆ This retirement planning gap is 'hidden in plain sight,' Harvard professor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Yet, there's a notable lack of attention and concern given to the social aspect of retirement, experts said. It's a facet of retirement planning that's almost "hidden in plain sight," said Robert Waldinger, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Money is the "obvious" focus when it comes to retirement planning, Waldinger said. Put another way: "Social connections are really good for us" and "loneliness kills," Waldinger explained in a 2015 TED Talk titled "What makes a good life?" "Some people say, 'It's too late for me'" to make new social connections, Waldinger said.

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☆ My son was diagnosed with autism at age 5. I spent decades hoping he'd change — but now I accept him as he is.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Maribeth Smillar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

He was diagnosed with autism at the age of 5. But I haven't spent my life hoping that Evan will be accepted. I've spent my life hoping that he will change. At times, I know I have failed them, but Evan is the one I have let down the most. In that pure and still place, I started to let go of what I had hoped would be and began to accept what was.

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☆ Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Rewiring your brain for happiness
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Dr. Sanjay Gupta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Happiness is an idea that has been woven into the fabric of humanity, going back to ancient civilizations. Santos believes, however, that with some diligent and intentional practice, you can start to turn up your thermostat of happiness. “Every available study of happy people suggests that happy people are more social,” Santos said. And I would gather the opposite is also true: Social people are happier. Listen to the full episode with happiness professor Laurie Santos here, and join us next week on the podcast when we explore the surprising link between happiness and anxiety.

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☆ 102-year-old still works 3 days a week at the resort she co-founded in 1940: Her best advice for a long, happy career
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"He called me and I said, 'Well, I guess we're gonna be in Mexico,'" Szekely says. My husband was due to go to England, and when we married, we were going to England," Szekely tells CNBC Make It. Deborah Szekely is 102 years old and works three days a week at the fitness resort and spa that she co-founded with her then-husband in 1940. Now, Rancho La Puerta is led by the Szekely's daughter, Sarah Livia Brightwood, who is the resort's president, but Deborah is still heavily involved in the resort's operations. I meet with the presenters [every] Tuesday, so I know what my guests are talking about," Szekely tells CNBC Make It.

Persons: Szekely, Edmond's, Deborah Szekely, Deborah, Sarah Livia Brightwood, Centenarians Organizations: CNBC, Rancho, Puerta, Rancho La Puerta Locations: Mexico, Edmond, England, Szekely's, North America, San Diego

☆ How teens view social media’s impact on their mental health
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In conversations about these phenomena, social media has consistently been at the center, though mental health issues can have multiple contributing factors. Those with depression were more susceptible to social comparison and pressure to show their best selves on social media. Many young people reported an inability to control their use, social media distracting from other activities and unconsciously reaching for social media when bored. Ask the teens in your life what they like about these platforms and what types of connections or activities support their mental health, Lenhart said. Let them know you’re there to help figure out a solution if social media is upsetting them or interfering with other responsibilities.

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☆ My son had seizures every day, and we worried about his future. A brain implant changed his life.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Teddy was the youngest person in the country to get a brain implant to help. Teddy didn't smile at us or reach for objects, but at first, his doctors weren't concerned that he wasn't meeting milestones. Teddy has seen a reduction in his seizures since receiving the brain implant. Courtesy Children's NebraskaI knew if we didn't do something, I worried Teddy would dieI knew the doctor was right. Yet the treatment we were considering, a brain implant called responsive neurostimulation (RNS), was only approved for adults.

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☆ I've been a psychologist for over 20 years: Here's how I manage stress
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Allison Chase is a practicing psychologist with over 20 years of experience in her profession. The good news is I am able to tune into what is happening and hopefully how to deal with it, but I am definitely impacted by stress, anxiety, all those things just like everybody else is." Chase pulls the tools from her decades-old vault of expertise to prevent her stress from consuming her. "I really do work on trying to calm my body down because stress has physical effects on our body, everywhere. When Chase is dealing with a lot of stress, she asks for help and leans on the people that she can count on.

Persons: Allison Chase, Chase, she's Organizations: Centers for Disease Control, Eating

☆ Equinox's new $40,000 membership promises to help you 'live 100 healthy years.' Longevity experts say doing these 4 simple things will work just as well.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewA luxury gym chain is launching a program costing $40,000 a year that it says will help clients to boost their longevity. But experts told Business Insider you don't need to spend thousands of dollars to enjoy a long, healthy life. The program, which will later be available in other states, aims to help customers "live 100 healthy years," Jonathan Swerdlin, co-founder of Function Health, told CNBC. Research suggests that weight, or strength, training is beneficial for longevity because it builds muscle mass, which helps maintain strength and mobility into older age. One 2022 study found that those who did 30 minutes of strength training a week were 10% to 20% less likely to die from chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Persons: —, Jonathan Swerdlin, Maveron, Dan Belsky, Robert N Butler, Michael Snyder, Snyder, Belsky, Virend Somers Organizations: Service, Function, CNBC, Business, Consulting, of Labor, Robert N Butler Columbia Aging Center, Center for Genomics, Medicine, Stanford University, Research, Mayo Clinic Locations: New York City, Highland Park , Texas

☆ Your body needs three forms of movement every week
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Melanie Radzicki Mcmanus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

First is the movement your body is owed or requires every day, such as walking, stretching and bending. Second is athletic movement, which you can do a few times a week to improve your fitness or to train for a sport. Third is social movement that you do for fun or to connect with others, such as dancing or playing volleyball. Dancing is an excellent form of social movement that connects you to others while improving your overall health and fitness. Breaking down all these different movements into exercise snacks is one way to sneak in the movement your body needs, Boyd said.

Persons: it’s, Melissa Boyd, Boyd, “, ” Boyd, ”, Carl Cirino, Cirino, ” Cirino, It’s, ” Melanie Radzicki McManus Organizations: CNN’s, CNN, European, Preventive Cardiology, Tempo, HSS, Stamford Health Locations: San Francisco, Connecticut

☆ If you have these 3 habits, you're more resilient than most people, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The more mentally resilient you are, the more quickly you can recover from challenges or persist in the face of them, according to Wharton psychologist Adam Grant. Here are three habits that can help you become highly resilient, experts say:Tend and befriendIf your typical response to stress is to get away from it or shut down, you're not alone. But resilience is all about finding ways through life's stressors and learning from them, and creating social connections can help. "We all know about fight-or-flight — the stress response that can occur when we encounter a perceived threat," executive coach and author Jason Shen wrote for CNBC Make It in March. "But social scientists have uncovered a different and equally important stress response called 'tend-and-befriend,'" which involves seeking contact with others when you're facing a tough situation.

Persons: Adam Grant, Wharton, Jason Shen, Shen, Justin McDaniel —, McDaniel Organizations: Massachusetts Conference, Boston Convention Center, American Psychological Association, CNBC, Facebook, University, Pennsylvania Locations: Boston , Massachusetts

☆ 66% of parents say they feel isolated and lonely, new survey shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Even parents, a demographic that is notoriously deprived of alone time, are not immune to the ongoing loneliness epidemic. About two-thirds, 66%, of parents said the demands of child-rearing sometimes or frequently make them feel lonely and isolated, according to a new survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Researchers polled 250 parents between the ages of 30 and 49. The best way to combat this experience is to prioritize social connection, says Kate Gawlik, an associate clinical professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing and a researcher on parental burnout who designed the survey. "That's how connection is formed.

Persons: Kate Gawlik Organizations: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Nursing

☆ This critical skill gives emotionally intelligent people 'greater happiness and fulfillment,' says Stanford-trained psychologist
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Emma Seppälä | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

As a psychologist who researches emotional intelligence, I know people with high EQ tend to have a critical skill I like to call "emotional sovereignty." When you know how to handle your emotions, you can harness them for creativity, energy, deeper relationships, and greater happiness and fulfillment. Others may be surprised by the fact that you no longer suppress your emotions — they might even be a little uncomfortable with it at first. Others may be surprised by the fact that you no longer suppress your emotions — they might even be a little uncomfortable with it at first. A psychologist and research scientist by training, Seppälä's expertise is the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection.

Persons: you've, I'm, It's, Emma Seppälä Organizations: Yale School of Management, Stanford University's Center for Compassion, Education, CNBC Locations: Yale

☆ Harvard nutritionist: The No. 1 nutrient you need for a healthy brain—and the best way to get it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Dr. Uma Naidoo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Three types of neuroprotective nutrients have received the most interest from experts like myself: antioxidants, B vitamins, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. While supplements can help provide these nutrients, I always tell people to first go to real foods, especially for fatty acids like omega-3s. When you eat a whole food you get additional vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and protein. It's important to underline that we can't out-supplement or exercise our way out of a poor diet. She is also the author of the bestselling "This is Your Brain on Food″ and most recently, "Calm Your Mind with Food."

Persons: Chia, Uma Naidoo Organizations: Omega, CNBC Locations: U.S, Harvard

Within days, millions of TikTok videos using music from Universal artists went mute, and since then guessing which side would blink first has become a media-business parlor game. Backing this up, one study found that TikTok users reported experiencing higher levels of flow than Instagram users. Corey Basch, who analyzed 100 popular TikTok videos with the hashtag mentalhealth for a 2022 study, emerged concerned about the looping effect of the algorithm. Cerave Sales increased by more than 60 percent in 2020 after skin care became a lockdown pastime and TikTok users discovered the drugstore mainstay. Cat Crack Catnip It briefly sold out in 2021 after TikTok users posted videos of their cats going crazy for it.

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☆ There is no loneliness epidemic
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

With the report, a steady trickle of headlines about the epidemic turned into a firehose: "Loneliness is at epidemic levels and it's killing Americans" (USA Today); "This Epidemic of Isolation Is as Harmful as Smoking" (Bloomberg); "America's Loneliness Epidemic Comes for the Restaurant" (The Atlantic). There's one problem: The loneliness epidemic doesn't exist. Even the authors caution in their meta-analysis that "the frequently used term 'loneliness epidemic' seems exaggerated." Calling it a "loneliness epidemic," then, may be a bit like calling COVID a "sneezing pandemic." "There are many, many surveys that are just making up questions about loneliness and are not using the UCLA Loneliness Scale or some other validated loneliness scale," she says.

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