Solveig BrekkeI Stopped Eating in Front of the Marking Pile and Lost the Afternoon Slump
For years my lunch was eaten one-handed over essays. Moving it to a different room turned out to matter more than what was on the plate.
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Solveig BrekkeSolveig BrekkeI Walked 10,000 Steps in Bergen Rain Every Day for a Year
In a city where it rains more than two hundred days a year, my step goal became an argument with the weather that I mostly won.
Emily ChenSleep Is a Skill: Six Habits I Give Every Patient
Recovery from almost anything goes better with good sleep. These simple, unglamorous habits are where I start with patients.
Emily ChenA Physio's Guide to Desk Neck (and Five Moves That Help)
Stiff, aching necks are among the most common complaints I see. Small changes to your setup and routine often help a lot.
Emily ChenYour Gut Microbiome Is Not a Garden You Can Simply Weed
Trillions of microbes live in your gut. What the research actually says about feeding them, and why quick fixes rarely deliver.
Emily ChenSleep Debt Is Real, but You Can't Fully Repay It on Sunday
Weekend lie-ins help a little, but research suggests they don't erase the effects of short weeknight sleep. Here is what does help.
Solveig BrekkeI Picked Up a Kettlebell at 52 and Felt Strong for the First Time in Decades
Walking was easy. Lifting something heavy felt like a door I had assumed was locked for women my age.
Emily ChenWhat Actually Happens Inside Your Body During a Fever
A fever is not the infection itself but your body's deliberate response. A biologist's guide to the thermostat, the shivers and when to seek help.
Solveig BrekkeLearning to Swim Properly at 51 Changed How I Breathe
I could keep myself afloat for fifty years. Learning to actually swim meant unlearning a lifetime of holding my breath.
Emily ChenYou Don't Need 10,000 Steps. You Need to Stop Sitting So Long
Step counts get all the attention, but for many desk workers, long unbroken sitting is the bigger problem to solve.
