Just two weeks of tracking can offer life-changing health insights. Spot trends, fix blind spots, and build better habits with this sustainable approach.

Discover practical ways to boost happiness, including emotional granularity, overcoming toxic positivity, and embracing foundational wellness habits.

Want lasting happiness? Start with psychological nutrition—habits and knowledge that nourish your mental health for long-term well-being.

Pushing your limits is only half the equation—optimize recovery with these 11 proven techniques to enhance your strength, endurance, and overall performance.

Diagnosed with ALS, Christina Mallon became a global voice for inclusive design. Hear her story of resilience, innovation, and purpose.

Learn how regular family dinners can strengthen bonds, improve mental health, and enhance nutrition, plus practical tips to overcome obstacles and make mealtime enjoyable.

Here are seven reasons that science has given us to get our feet touching sand and water at the beach.

SPD can impact daily life in many ways. Learn about the types, signs, and how occupational therapy helps individuals with sensory processing challenges.

Learn about natural sleep solutions, the downsides of common sleep aids, and science-backed strategies for better rest in this episode.

Uncover 9 brain-harming habits and discover ways to enhance your mental sharpness and long-term brain health. Simple changes, big impact.

21 mind-boggling myths about caffeine. Heart health, dehydration, the best time to drink it, the best form, and more.

How to improve your vision and eye health. Do blue light blockers work? The 20-20-20 rule doesn’t. And what does blood sugar have to do with it?

Dean Stott shares incredible stories from the Special Boat Service, world record-breaking cycling, and his work in humanitarian and mental health advocacy.

Screen time expert Emily Cherkin discusses its effects, guidelines for use, and how to create a tech-intentional family environment.

In a world where the traditional pattern of feast and famine has given way to an era of perpetual feasting, these food companies, driven by the ingenuity of food scientists, have revolutionized the way we perceive and consume our meals. As we revel in the awe-inspiring creations born from their laboratories, however, it becomes essential to recognize that the goals of the food industry do not align with your health. The pursuit of addictive, convenient, and emotionally rewarding foods has inadvertently led to the proliferation of products masquerading as healthy choices. Discover 8 foods our modern world considers “healthy” that aren’t actuallyhealthy.

Forget the adage "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." While some memory decline is a natural part of aging, research shows it's far from inevitable. Studies reveal that over 50% of people mistakenly believe cognitive decline is simply a function of getting older. This misconception can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy, causing people to disengage from mentally stimulating activities, physical activity, and socialization.

The good news? Your brain is more adaptable than you might think. By incorporating specific strategies into your life, you can significantly boost cognitive function and prevent decline in midlife. This article explores practical methods, backed by science, to keep your mind sharp and resilient for years to come.

Sleep impacts mental clarity, performance, and longevity, yet many fall short. Learn tools and tech to enhance your sleep and wake up refreshed on The Growth Kit.

It all starts on the inside with the care we take to manage stress, eat right, and limit the harmful effects of fluctuating blood sugar levels, excess alcohol, and high toxic loads of inflammation and toxins. But protecting the skin from the outside is also important, particularly when we choose then apply the right products since some can be more detrimental than beneficial.

Yes, you’re going to die. But aside from a chance of an accident killing you, you have a lot of control over your lifespan and your healthspan. Unfortunately, the latest trendy supplement or the recent diet fad isn’t going to have much impact. What will, is the unsexy stuff that you do consistently. These generally fall into the six dimensions of health: stress management, movement, nutrition, socialization, mindset, and sleep. Let’s break them down by decade.

As parents, we understand that raising children comes with constant challenges. Even the most well-behaved kids can create chaos at times. Our reactions to their behavior, whether through words, body language, or momentary decisions, can greatly influence their mood, behavior, our relationship with them, and even ⁠our own health⁠.

In order to raise resilient kids, parents continuously learn and refine their behavioral strategies.

My ⁠wife⁠, a psychologist trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and a certified trainer of Child Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE), is naturally skilled at understanding, applying, and teaching these strategies. As an occupational therapist who loves to experiment and improve, I am constantly seeking out new approaches to managing our children's behaviors through research, books, and colleagues. Together, we make a great team and can anticipate behavioral issues before they arise.

In this series on behavior, I will share the most effective strategies that we've used to manage our children's behavior. While the list of potential strategies is endless, we've compiled those with the best return on investment. These strategies can help you foster positive behavior in your own children and improve your relationship with them.