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Why Do We Need Exercise? How Being Active Benefits Us

Movement might be the closest thing we have to a miracle cure. Learn four powerful reasons why we need exercise—especially in today’s world.

November 14, 2025November 17, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Health
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How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise: 5 Science-Based Strategies

Knowing yourself and how motivation works can help you develop strategies that work for you. Learn how to motivate yourself to exercise.

November 13, 2025November 17, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Fitness & Sports
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    • Motivation & Focus
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Game Theory, Explained: How People Make Certain Choices

Game theory is the study of how people or groups make strategic decisions when their choices affect one another. Here’s an overview with examples.

November 13, 2025November 18, 2025, by Katie Doll
  • Psychology
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    • Society & Culture
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How Practicing Hansei Can Help You Overcome Self-Sabotage

Are you sabotaging your own success? Here’s how to use the Japanese practice of hansei to identify and overcome these sabotaging behaviors.

November 12, 2025November 15, 2025, by Hannah Aster
  • Religion & Spirituality
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    • Self-Improvement
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3 Basic Concepts in Probability to Help You Make Better Decisions

Do you want to be a better decision-maker? Take a look at these three basic concepts in probability and you’re well on your way. Read more.

November 11, 2025November 17, 2025, by Katie Doll
  • Science & Technology
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    • Society & Culture
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How to Make an Exercise Plan: 4 Steps to Design Your Workout

To make an exercise plan, figure out what types of exercise to do, how much to do, and when to introduce new training styles. Here’s how.

November 11, 2025November 17, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Fitness & Sports
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A man sailing down a river

Nate Silver’s The River: The Subculture of Professional Gamblers

Taking a chance can be scary, but that’s how investors and gamblers have found success. We explain how with Nate Silver’s the River concept.

November 10, 2025November 17, 2025, by Katie Doll
  • Personal Finance
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    • Personal Life
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How Much Should You Exercise? 4 Takes on the Ideal Amount

If you wonder how much exercise is enough but not too much, we’ve sorted out the varied voices on the matter. Take a look.

November 10, 2025December 23, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Fitness & Sports
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Everything You Need to Know About Practicing Kaizen

The Japanese philosophy of kaizen means continuous improvement through small, manageable steps. Here’s how to practice it.

November 10, 2025November 14, 2025, by Hannah Aster
  • Philosophy & Ethics
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    • Self-Improvement
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The Brain’s Two Learning Systems: Procedural & Declarative

Your mind operates two distinct learning systems: procedural and declarative. Here’s how they both work and how to improve your learning.

November 9, 2025November 10, 2025, by Hannah Aster
  • Education
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    • Science & Technology
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