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The Two Handles: A Framework for Gratitude, Grit, and Thriving During Hard Times

The Two Handles: A Framework for Gratitude, Grit, and Thriving During Hard Times

Gratitude isn't pretending the hard parts aren't hard. It's acknowledging they shape you, too.

Stop Trying Harder. Start Making It Easier.

Stop Trying Harder. Start Making It Easier.

Researchers studied what actually predicts exercise consistency. Willpower came in dead last. Here's what you can do to make your behaviors more automatic.

Same Calories, Different Bodies: How Food Quality Can Affect The Scale

Same Calories, Different Bodies: How Food Quality Can Affect The Scale

Scientists had the same people eat both diets — matching calories, protein, carbs, and fat. After 3 weeks, the ultra-processed group gained 2 pounds more body fat.

You Have Two Paths (Here's How To Choose The Right One)

You Have Two Paths (Here's How To Choose The Right One)

Every day you don't start is still a step in one direction. Your body doesn't wait for January. It's moving forward or backward right now. And the gap between where you could be and where you'll actually be comes down to one decision.

The People Who Handle Stress Best Don't Avoid It. They Think About It Differently

The People Who Handle Stress Best Don't Avoid It. They Think About It Differently

Research tracked people for 8 years and discovered the real danger of stress wasn't pressure, it was perception.

Is Your Heart Older Than You Are?

Is Your Heart Older Than You Are?

New research found that women's hearts age an average of 4 years ahead of their bodies, while men's hearts age nearly 7 years faster. But you can turn back the clock.

How Much Sleep You Really Need to Avoid Getting Sick

How Much Sleep You Really Need to Avoid Getting Sick

A study found that getting fewer than 7 hours of sleep nearly tripled the risk of getting a cold. But the real surprise? Tossing, turning, and struggling to fall asleep increases the risk of illness even more.

Does Muscle Turn Into Fat When You Stop Training? Here's What Actually Happens

Does Muscle Turn Into Fat When You Stop Training? Here's What Actually Happens

Scientists have definitively proven muscle can't turn into fat, but understanding what actually happens when you stop training reveals why the myth feels so real (and what you can do about it).

How to Stop Feeling Stuck in Life: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

How to Stop Feeling Stuck in Life: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Research shows that imperfect action builds self-belief faster than waiting for perfect conditions. Arnold Schwarzenegger shares how to break the "waiting mindset" and start moving forward.

The Behavior Change Breakthrough: How Removing Obstacles Beats Adding Knowledge

The Behavior Change Breakthrough: How Removing Obstacles Beats Adding Knowledge

Scientists found that the most effective behavior change strategies don't teach people why something matters. Instead, they remove obstacles, simplify actions, and link behaviors to identity.

Can't Sleep? Here's Exactly How Much Exercise You Need to Rest Better Tonight

Can't Sleep? Here's Exactly How Much Exercise You Need to Rest Better Tonight

Research suggests that just a few workouts per week can help you sleep better, fall asleep faster, and wake up less often throughout the night.

Does Skipping Breakfast Sharpen Your Mind? Scientists Put It to the Test

Does Skipping Breakfast Sharpen Your Mind? Scientists Put It to the Test

After 10 days of 16-hour fasts, 122 adults reported feeling less focused before their first meal, but this didn't result in poor performance on memory and attention tests. Here's what you can expect if you follow an intermittent fasting diet.

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