Desmond Lim, co-founder and CEO of Workstream. Courtesy of Desmond Lim It’s often said that “there’s no such thing as balance” in entrepreneurship, but startup founder Desmond Lim disagrees. The CEO and co-founder of Workstream, a HR, payroll and hiring platform for hourly workers, says that balance isn’t just possible — it’s also necessary. Running…
One in seven people have never spoken to their relatives about their family’s health history, according to a recent global study from Bupa, a health insurance company. The survey polled 8,000 adults and 169 health professionals from the UK, Australia, Spain and more. Of the respondents, 30% said having a conversation about family health history…
Jane Goodall, the acclaimed conservationist who captured the world’s attention through her work studying the behavior of chimpanzees in Africa, died of natural causes at age 91 on Wednesday. She was on a speaking tour in Los Angeles when she passed. And her commitment to working in her 90s aligns with a common trait of…
Skin cancer is prevalent in the United States, and still there are many misconceptions about skin protection — especially when it comes to sunscreen. There are plenty of things people aren’t aware of when it comes to how sun exposure can affect the skin, says Dr. Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at GW…
No matter what your age is, you may have experienced an occasional memory challenge, like misplacing your car keys or walking into a room and forgetting why you’re there. These are normal incidents of age-related forgetfulness. But I’ve discovered that the key to excellent memory is to be intentional and proactive with cognitive-boosting activities every…
Sadie Salazar, therapist and COO of Sage Therapy, considers herself to be a Type-A, recovering perfectionist who can be prone to anxiety. To have the best day possible, she uses her mornings to ground herself. “What I found that really works well for me is making sure that I’m getting up early so that it…
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in its original Japanese, is a mindfulness practice that involves immersing oneself in nature. The decades-old practice pulls from research that shows that spending time in nature can help lower stress levels and improve focus. Recently, forest bathing is growing in popularity, thanks in part to social media where people are…
It’s not exactly surprising that workers support moving to a four-day workweek. In the last five years, hundreds of companies have piloted a four-day, 32-hour workweek with no pay cuts to some 8,700 workers around the world. People experienced less burnout, stress and anxiety, and better mental and physical health. Employees rated their work-life balance…
Jeffrey Bland, 79, is considered the “father of functional medicine.” He’s devoted most of his lifetime to studying the origins of diseases to focus on prevention in healthcare. The main question Bland’s research looks to answer is this one: “Could we move to a form of healthcare where we’re spending more time worrying about and…
