As we get older, it’s easy for our brains to get rusty. That’s why we want to know how to keep them healthy and functioning at their best capacity. So, we asked SharpBrains – an independent market research firm tracking applied brain science – to share some top tips for keeping our minds sharp and …

If you’re always the butt of your own jokes, then we have some news worth smiling about: it turns out that self-deprecating humour may be good for you. New research by the University of Granada in Spain has revealed that people who frequently crack self-defeating jokes, mocking themselves to make others laugh, seem to have …

If you, like most red-blooded millennials, spend the majority of your time online, then you’ve probably stumbled upon the internet’s collective obsession with “self-care.” Basically, the concept of self-care refers to making time to take care of yourself without feeling guilty. Methods can range widely, and activities like yoga, reading or taking a relaxing bath …

When in doubt, lead with a joke. That trope of public speaking is also good advice for CEOs and founders. Among all the exhortations that leaders be inspirational, motivating, clear, charismatic, and passionate, the demand that they also be a hoot seems superfluous. In fact, humor is among a leader’s most effective tools. Use it …

Do you believe that just one word can change your life for the better? If not, I don’t blame you. I was skeptical too until I tried it. What’s the special word? It’s different for everyone. Here’s how to find yours. I first learned about this process from the book One Word That Will Change …