We can’t resist featuring some Valentine-themed picks with our Lifestyle blogs this week, even if we are off by a day. From big tech’s advantage in the business of love to the best movie choices for those enjoying singledom. For those who found love a while ago we also feature an article with the 11 best books for raising adventurous kids.
On the related topic of the future of humankind we also feature an in-dept New Yorker article on Yuval Noah Harari.
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In this week’s break from all things macro and markets, we feature a blog on the benefits of meditation. This seems particularly relevant given the escalating concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak.
On health we feature new research into the benefits of plant based diets and why cold baths could make you fitter and happier. And our TV time this week is the best foreign films on Netflix.
Enjoy!
Bilal
The practice of meditation leaves marks in the brain (EurekAlert, 2 min read) As well as reduced anxiety and stress, mediation can trigger changes in the brain that regulate emotions after just a few months of practice.
How to write usefully (Paul Graham, 8 min read) An article that is precise, correct, important and unequivocal is the key to useful writing. Keeping it simple will help to achieve this.
Variety and consistency are essential to keep the mind healthy (EurekAlert, 2 min read) Adults who engaged in increasingly diverse daily activities showed higher cognitive function than those whose with lower or reduced diversity in activities, according to this decade-long study.
What Is the Best Exercise? (Gizmodo, 7 min read) It depends on the person… Exercise scientists suggest it should be fun, regular and incorporate both cardio and strength training. But how you achieve that is entirely down to personal preference and fitness levels.
Why Dousing Yourself in Cold Water Could Make You Fitter and Happier (GQ, 3 min read) Benefits include pain relief and an improved mood, but remember to breathe. Start with three minutes of immersion once a week.
Eating meat: links to chronic disease might be related to amino acids – new findings (The Conversation, 3 min read) Diets with high levels of sulphur amino acids (found in eggs, fish, red meat, chicken) have been linked to a range of diseases such as stroke and diabetes.
New Battery Tech Could Double Electric Car Driving Range (Futurism, 2 min read) A new material that can double the driving range of electric cars and significantly improve charging speeds is being developed by researchers in South Korea.
‘We are literally making electricity out of thin air’; UMass develops groundbreaking technology that will change the way we power electronics (Mass Life, 2 min read) An air-powered generator is being used by researchers to create electricity, with potentially huge implications for renewable energy.
How Tinder is being used for more than just hook-ups (The Conversation, 3 min read) Tinder’s new safety feature adds to the app’s increasing list of uses other than the pursuit of romance. Awareness adds and political campaigning are just some of the uses.
Watching Liverpool’s Awesome, Fretful Return to the Top of English Soccer (New Yorker, 9 min read) Liverpool’s ascent to the top of the English Premier League has made spectacular watching (for me anyway). This season’s expected victory comes 30 years late.
Apple Bans Bad Guys From Using iPhones in Movies, Says Knives Out Director (Gizmodo, 2 min read) Film director Rian Johnson revealed in a recent Vanity Fair interview that Apple only lets the good guys use iPhones. Any suspense over who the bad guy may be is now firmly gone.
This New Luxury Apartment Complex Comes With NYC’s Most Exclusive Pool (Robb Report, 3 min read) Next year’s completion of a renovated Waldorf Astoria on Park Avenue will include a 82 foot luxury swimming pool. Accessible only to those rich enough to purchase one of the new apartments to be included in the complex.
The Best Foreign Films On Netflix Right Now, Ranked (Uproxx, 3 min read) From older classics like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Y Tu Mama Tambien to newer releases like I Lost My Body and Burning, this selection of foreign firms will keep you ensconced on the sofa for the entire weekend.
Book Review: The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work (Slate Star Codex, 20 min read) An in-depth review of John Gottman’s practical guide on making marriage work. Unsurprisingly it all comes down to liking your spouse.
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