The Most Natural Ways to Increase Motivation

The Most Natural Ways to Increase Motivation

What are the best ways to increase motivation? How can you increase motivation the natural way? Goals feel impossible when you lack motivation and see no discernible way to get from where you are to where you want to be. In The Art of Impossible, bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and peak performance expert Steven Kotler draws on extensive neurobiological research to help readers learn ways to increase motivation and achieve seemingly impossible goals. Keep reading to learn Kotler’s way to increase motivation, according to how your brain naturally works.

Untangling Amyloid: Alzheimer’s Disease Hallmark?

Untangling Amyloid: Alzheimer’s Disease Hallmark?

How are amyloid plaques implicated in Alzheimer’s disease? How does amyloid build-up contribute to cognitive decline? An abundance of amyloid plaque in a person’s brain is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s, but not all amyloid plagues are created equal. Recent research suggests that some types of amyloid plagues are actually benign and even protective. Here’s what we know about the role of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease.

Importance of Knowledge in Entrepreneurship

Importance of Knowledge in Entrepreneurship

Is knowledge your secret weapon? How can you leverage your learning to strengthen your startup? If you have considerable or specialized knowledge, you have a leg up over the competition. Knowledge is one of the unfair advantages identified in the book The Unfair Advantage by entrepreneurs Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba. The authors discuss a potential drawback of knowledge, how to know if knowledge is your unfair advantage in particular, and how to improve and make the most of your knowledge. Continue reading to learn about the importance of knowledge in entrepreneurship.

Aristotle on Moral Virtue: A Journey of Habits

Aristotle on Moral Virtue: A Journey of Habits

How can people become virtuous? What was Aristotle’s theory? A person can develop moral virtue, Aristotle says, through habit. This journey involves three main elements: achieving a mean between two vices, experiencing pain and pleasure, and acquiring moral education. Continue reading for an overview of Aristotle’s ideas about moral virtue as presented in his Nicomachean Ethics.

The History of Infectious Diseases in Eurasia

The History of Infectious Diseases in Eurasia

Can an epidemic be a good thing? What factors lead to the development and spread of infectious diseases in Eurasia? How did Eurasians become dangerous to the rest of the world? In his book Guns, Germs, and Steel, Jared Diamond discusses how epidemic diseases were a blessing in disguise for Eurasian societies. Over time, Eurasians became immune to certain deadly diseases and were eventually able to wipe out entire populations without using physical weapons. Keep reading for the history of infectious diseases in Eurasia, and how it may have saved its population.

5 Myths About Obesity: Debunked by Science

5 Myths About Obesity: Debunked by Science

What is the main cause of obesity? Is obesity a disease or simply a result of eating an excess amount of calories? According to Jason Fung, the “calories in, calories out” theory fails to capture the full picture of obesity. Excess calories play a part, but they aren’t the root cause of obesity. More specifically, this theory fails to appreciate that obesity is a hormonal disease, rather than a problem of willpower or bad eating habits. In his book Obesity Code, Fung lays out five mistaken premises that hamper the current model of obesity. Here are five myths about obesity

3 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

3 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

Do you need self-improvement tips? Are you wondering how to maintain a healthy lifestyle? In Make Time, Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky give guidelines about how to make realistic changes to your level of activity and the kind of food you eat. By doing this, you can live a healthier lifestyle where you can stay focused and energized. Keep reading to learn the secret to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.