“To be clear, we are not fasting from dopamine itself, but from impulsive behaviors reinforced by it,” explains psychiatrist Dr. Cameron Sepah, who is largely credited with coining the concept of “dopamine fasting” in 2019. To that end, the goal is really to avoid any potential source of stimuli that is problematic for you; anything … Read more
Working for the rest of your life may sound unappealing but many 100-year-olds around the globe say doing what they love and not retiring is what keeps them feeling youthful and fulfilled. In a popular book about longevity, “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life,” the principle of ikigai is credited as … Read more
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Looking for the best New York Pilates studios? The mind-body exercise is booming as of late. In 2023, the exercise class booking platform ClassPass reported that Pilates was their most popular workout of the year, whereas Google Trends found that searches for the term were at a five-year high. Its surge is no surprise: Pilates, … Read more
When it comes to foot health and shoes, a few things are paramount: proper fit, comfort and support. Unfortunately, many summer shoes are totally flat, so they don’t provide any support for your feet or a comfy platform on which to walk. Podiatrists say you don’t have to totally give up cute yet unsupportive shoes, … Read more
My longest relationship has been with a pack of cigarettes. At first, this chemical romance felt like a kind of performance, a behavioral cosplay of my art-school peers, who appeared to be perpetually surrounded by a cloud of Camel Blue. Later, while ignoring a rather obvious addiction, I tricked my brain into believing smoking had … Read more
But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy these things. “I would never tell my patients to stop drinking coffee. You have to enjoy life,” says Dr. Marashi. “This staining can be avoided by proper dental hygiene, including proper brushing and flossing and routine professional teeth cleaning.” And when you do eat or drink these particular … Read more
You may think you’re drinking enough water, but if you spent most of the day with a cup of coffee by your side, you’re probably more dehydrated than you think. After all, the numbers don’t lie: the human body is about 70% water, and we lose up to two and a half liters of it … Read more
In otherwise healthy people, Dr. Cheesman says cortisol levels are “usually under tight control by an organ in your brain called the pituitary gland,” which sends a signal to your adrenal glands when you experience any type of stress or when you wake up in the morning. It’s possible for cortisol to be too high … Read more
While a zinc deficiency is rare in the U.S. and other developed countries, it can still happen and is extremely important to take note of. As one of the most vital nutrients, zinc is needed for our bodies to function properly. But what exactly is the role of zinc in our overall health and—more importantly—how … Read more
Welcome to Doing It, a column where sex educator Varuna Srinivasan explores the deep connections between sex and emotions. This month, they speak with experts and people who have sex in public about why it can be such a thrill. The words “having public sex” tend to spark visceral reactions: disgust, excitement, or maybe a … Read more
