The fitness industry has a saying: simplify for results; complicate for profits. In order to stay in business, muscle magazines have to publish fresh articles every month, trainers have to provide clients with novel routines, and equipment manufacturers need interesting new machines to sell. Yet, when it comes to actually getting in shape, coaches and trainers are well aware that the methods…

As the number of active shootings increases, clear patterns emerge. — Why would a young man arm himself with a gun or knife, go to an unprotected area full of defenseless strangers, and try to kill as many people as possible, usually including himself? …

Can watching TV help you stick to your workout goals? If you do it properly, the answer is yes! — The fact of the matter is that, with exercise, consistency is the most important factor. WHAT you do doesn’t matter nearly as much as WHETHER you do it. …

Have you noticed that there’s a tremendous amount of confusion associated with nutrition in general, and carbohydrates in particular? Let’s clear things up. — What Is A Carb? First of all a carb is not a TYPE of food, it is a PART of food. There are three substances that are classified as carbohydrates. Sugar. This can be sugar from fruit, honey, or a box labeled “Dixie Crystals.” …

Are unpleasant feelings a valuable doorway to personal insight, or are they the destructive byproduct of misdirected survival instincts? — In Emotional Agility, psychologist and TED Talk favorite Susan David encourages us to seek the wisdom in our sadness, anger, and heartbreak. …

In times of uncertainty, the humble chicken reigns supreme. — As the soon-to-legendary 2020 toilet paper panic vividly demonstrated, the supply chain that keeps our stores stocked is dangerously fragile. A little bit of public anxiety, and suddenly an abundant household staple is impossible to find. Now … Imagine the same problem, but with food. Even at the best of…

Editor’s Note: My great-grandfather, Leon Kupperman (1883–1942), the author of this article, was a remarkable man: fluent in six languages (Romanian, Yiddish, French, German, Hebrew, and English), he studied sculpture with Auguste Rodin, wrote original works in Yiddish, translated literature from Romanian into English, and from German into Yiddish (including…

“Psychotherapy is a private, confidential conversation that has nothing to do with illness, medicine, or healing.” — Thomas Szasz Warning This is not another article about gratitude lists, identifying your “type,” or finding the silver lining. …

Do you like the idea of journaling, but have trouble doing it? Are you in awe of the beautiful notebook pages you see online, but barely have time to scribble out a grocery list? Do you get overwhelmed by the idea of habit tracking? Me too! That’s why I spent…