Like it or not, the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is upon us. AI is disrupting industries, and we are still in the early innings. Companies like Klarna have claimed AI can do the work of hundreds of support agents, only to backtrack and rehire displaced workers. In some cities — like Los Angeles, where […]
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On a recent trip to Trader Joe’s, I found myself comparing food labels. I compared meatballs: Trader Joe’s Chicken Meatballs vs. their Meatless Meatballs. I wondered which of the two options was the better choice from a heart health standpoint, and why? Debates around diets can be touchy, and frankly, exhausting. Everyone seems to have
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Way back in 2010, when I was still a very active endurance athlete, racing 10 or more times a year, I remember one particular visit to my doctor for a routine physical. That’s when I was told I had “athlete’s heart.” My doctor quickly followed up by saying it was nothing to worry about and
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Good sleep is a crucial component of heart health. Our previous article, “Sleep Smarts | Sleeping Your Way to Good Health,” highlighted how sleep affects blood pressure, inflammation, atherosclerosis, and cortisol levels, emphasizing the importance of getting at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Like many, my sleep quality fluctuates with my stress levels
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We have all felt butterflies in our stomachs—the fluttery sensation one can feel in the abdomen when nervous, anxious, excited, or anticipating something. While those butterflies may come about before giving a big speech or entering an uncomfortable situation, they are often associated with positive feelings like attraction or love. These butterflies typically flitter away
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In his insightful New York Times best-selling book From Strength to Strength, Harvard professor Arthur Brooks discusses how, as we age, our focus naturally shifts from pursuing external achievements to seeking inner peace, fulfillment, and happiness. He highlights the transition into the later stages of life when cultivating spiritual and emotional well-being becomes paramount. Brooks
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When it comes to heart disease, knowledge is power. The sooner you are aware of your heart condition or potential for a heart condition, the better able you will be to seek the treatment needed to minimize or avoid a catastrophic event. There are two primary underlying causes of heart disease. The first is related
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You are likely well aware of the benefits of physical activity on heart health and are hopefully getting the minimum 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity recommended by the CDC. But what about less physical activities? While I enjoy working up a good sweat during a run or a long hike up a mountain,
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Recently, my 6-year-old and I made chocolate chip cookies. These weren’t just any chocolate chip cookies; they were the world’s greatest chocolate chip cookies—the perfect texture, the perfect combination of semi-sweet and dark chocolate, and just the right amount of Maldon sea salt. These are the kind of cookies that you would find sold in
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In the quest for better health and wellness, we often focus on tangible actions: more exercise, healthier eating, and adequate sleep. Yet, there’s a less tangible but equally important component to our well-being: mindfulness. To me, mindfulness and its contribution to overall mental and emotional well-being is the secret sauce, the foundation of the pillars
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