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The Late, Great You
From the July 10, 2024 issue of Further According to Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s son, these were his father’s final words after painting all day in his deathbed: I think I’m beginning to learn something...
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Resilience is The Healthiest Choice
From the July 24, 2024 issue of Further Statistically speaking, by the time we’re in our mid-50s, more than two-thirds of us will have at least one chronic medical condition. Realistically speaking,...
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Make Your Life Matter
From the August 8, 2024 issue of Further It’s natural for your values to shift at midlife. After all, you’ve earned your crystallized intelligence and are likely more motivated than ever to find...
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A Simple Formula to Live Stronger and Happier
From the August 8, 2024 issue of Further As a kid, you probably spent most of your summer days outdoors. As adults, especially in today’s record-breaking heat, you’re likely spending as much as 90% of...
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Let Bad Times Bring Out the Best in You
In our lifetimes, we’ve witnessed a lot of unthinkable catastrophes, from human-made (Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, Exxon Valdez) to natural (pandemics, hurricanes, wildfires). There’s a silver lining...
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The Deadline That Sets You Free
My mom used to quote Hemingway whenever we discussed someone’s untimely death: Men are dying this year who have never died before. Absurdly funny and so true. Yet even from the vantage point of middle...
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Direct Your Focus, Control Your Life
Newsflash: We’re overwhelmed. OK, that’s not news. You’ve probably had countless notifications urgently informing you about the rise of anxiety in adults, with more than 70% stating that current...
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We’re Bringing Sexy Back
The news lately has been grim, so it’s my pleasure to share some good news: According to the New York Times, Gen X women are having the best sex. (Guys, don’t feel bad; you’re likely enjoying the...
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Why You Can’t Sleep (And What to Do About It)
Remember when our motto was “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”? (Thanks, Warren Zevon.) Nowadays, that’s a little too close for comfort. Plus, who can sleep anyway? With all the chaos of modern life, shut-eye...
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The Case for Taking a Midlife Gap Year
One of the most indelible messages of the current political situation in the United States is that nothing in life is guaranteed, and nothing lasts forever. Not that we Gen Xers needed a reminder....
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