Lifestyle

The Art and Science of Living Healthier for Longer

Humanity has long been intrigued by immortality. And while we'll probably never be impervious to death, scientific advances across the 21st century could eventually conquer aging. In other words, we won't be immortal, but our likelihood of…

Living a Good Life With Depression

This week, I want to extend a big thank you to my dear mom for sharing her long and difficult journey with depression. Over the years, she ended up in hospital twice, but she made it through and managed to build a life of real quality. You can read my interview with…

Chapter 4: Fitness

Want to feel happier, look better, and live longer? Try designing your environment…

How Nerds Can Become Fit Nerds

I’m an unapologetic nerd who spends 10 hours per day on his computer researching, writing, and running simulations. Lucky for me, this type of lifestyle is now much more broadly accepted than it used to be. Indeed, the global technology obsession has done the impossible: it…

With a Home in the Right Location, You’ll Be Fit for Life

The internet is overflowing with fitness advice. Combine this exercise program with that diet. Join this gym or get that app. Buy this new gadget and those fancy running shoes. Lots of effort, lots of time, lots of money.

The Spontaneous Fitness Valley

There’s this beautiful valley nestled in between Fitness Threshold and Mount Olympus. It’s a place where…

How I Maintain an Ultra-Clean Diet Without Wasting Any Willpower

We all have a pretty good idea of the foods we should and shouldn’t allow into our bodies. The problem is getting ourselves to act on this knowledge.

Many of Life’s Greatest Pleasures are Reserved Only for the Healthy

Modern life constantly bombards us with unhealthy temptations — instant pleasures that harm our long-term health and happiness. We’ve all tried to resist these pleasures for the sake of our health (or our looks)…