The good news is that our brains are not fixed or static, that we can continue to develop them during our lifetimes—as long as we keep them in good shape. Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart, author of The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain, reveals the five things all of us can do to keep our brains in top shape.

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Your destination may be different than you originally envisioned, and you may have to take some extra precautions. But, according to AMA president Dr. Sue Bailey, if you do a little planning you can see new sights, do new things and bring home nothing more worrisome than happy memories

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In 2016, a schoolgirl in Maryland dressed up like RBG and her photo on Facebook went viral. It caught the attention of none other than the Justice herself. Learn how one of the most famous women in America reached out and inspired a young admirer.

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Besides being an unparalleled champion of equality and one of this country's greatest legal minds, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was also eminently quotable. As the nation honors the late Justice, we recall some of her wisest and wittiest sayings—they offer practical life lessons we can all use now.

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Even in 2020, women still do most of the housework and child-rearing in societies around the world. Eve Rodsky, author of the book Fair Play, says that’s because women’s time is valued like sand—infinite and not worth much. Rodsky tells how taking a fresh perspective on women’s and men’s time can move couples toward equality in the home.  

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The trailblazing Supreme Court Justice was a captivating speaker: Witty, inspiring, and eloquent. Listen as she reveals the advice she got from Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, in an excerpt from a 2015 speech RBG gave at the Seneca Women tribute to the first woman on the US Supreme Court. 

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Words are powerful things. But in our 24/7 media environment, we are inundated with negative words and images—and that can be detrimental to your state of mind. We get great advice on how change that equation, and use words to make yourself happier, stronger and more confident. from neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart, author of The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain.

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Many of us are still officing from home, and the constant disruptions make it hard to be a self-starter and get our work done. We learn some great tips to re-kindle the fire of self-motivation from Dr. Ayelet Fishbach, professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and an expert on motivation and decision making.

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Getting through challenging times requires a few deep breaths—and a shift in perspective. We talk to Elizabeth Vazquez, president, co-founder and CEO of WeConnect International, a nonprofit for women entrepreneurs, about how she finds optimism and meaning in this moment.

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He’s best known for playing the romantic lead on Jane the Virgin, but Justin Baldoni is also a director, producer, entrepreneur—and an advocate for a fresh perspective on masculinity that says men must take an active role in advancing progress for women and for men. In this episode, he tells how parents can raise children who prioritize equality and fairness.

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