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Why is rest important? What does proper rest do to our bodies? In Burnout, Emily and Amelia Nagoski explain that women face burnout more often than men. To help prevent this burnout, they recommend getting proper rest to help you relax and stay more productive. Let’s look at why rest is important and how much sleep you should be getting.
What is assisted living? Why is it so hard to find institutions that provide assisted living care? It’s easy to find organizations called “assisted living” facilities. However, these facilities fail to provide care that lives up to the original assisted living model. According to Atul Gawande, the author of Being Mortal, this is because the assisted living model of care is at odds with institutional priorities. Here’s why the original assisted living model of care is not widely practiced, according to Gawande.
How does climate change affect business? What are the dangers of extreme weather? How are businesses responding? Many businesses are committing to sustainability policies to help delay the climate change problem. These policies range from serious emission-reduction programs to headline-seeking PR stunts, but some are too little, too late. Read on to learn how business and climate change are connected, including how corporations are responding.
What is the problem with the modern approach to end-of-life care? Why do modern end-of-life care institutions fail to deliver what’s expected of them? The modern approach to end-of-life care relies on hospice and medical organizations. However, most end-of-life care institutions fail to provide patients with adequate autonomy and a sense of belonging. Here’s why modern palliative care approaches are at odds with the things that add value at the end of life.
Can gene therapy cure any disease? How far are we from a future where gene therapy is mainstream? Scientists have already begun to explore the possibilities of gene manipulation with new technologies like stem cell research. However, progress is slow due to ethical and legal concerns, especially when it comes to modifying human genes. Keep reading to learn about the future of gene therapy.
What are the best ways to adapt to climate change? Why do experts say we need to begin adapting now? Climate change-driven heat waves, flooding, and droughts are plaguing the globe. What’s worse, the extreme weather events are exceeding climate scientists’ projections—which suggests we’re unprepared for what’s to come. Keep reading to learn the four ways experts recommend we adapt to climate change now.
Does electric car battery disposal cause pollution? What are the risks of battery disposal? How can society solve them? With revolutionary technology comes revolutionary challenges, and these mostly pertain to the central feature of electric cars: their batteries. In the far future, these challenges could cause environmental threats and manufacturing challenges that will change the way the industry operates. Keep reading to learn about electric car battery disposal, pollution, and what needs to change.
What are some of the best benefits of optimism? How do optimistic people think differently? Psychologist Martin Seligman has studied the science behind optimism and pessimism to understand these mindsets better. According to him, learning to be optimistic does more than simply boost your mood. Keep reading to find out the four important benefits of optimism that improve your wellbeing.
What is it like to die in the 21st century? What are the greatest barriers to successful end-of-life care? People today live longer than ever before thanks to modern medical technology and other advances. However, the process of aging and dying has become worse. Atul Gawande identifies the following four problems in our modern approach to the end of life.
Want to learn how to overcome depression without medication? What methods do psychologists recommend for treating mild depression? Martin Seligman’s work in psychology has unearthed new findings about potential causes of depression, linking it to learned helplessness. Seligman says, if you’ve learned helplessness, you can also unlearn it to become mentally healthier and more confident. Read on to learn why following Seligman’s advice could be a way to overcome depression without medication.