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Thinkers50 Ranking 2023
Thinkers50 Ranking 2023

For over 20 years, Thinkers50 has been identifying, ranking, and sharing the very best in management thinking.

November 5, 2023
- Thinkers50

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The New Science on Making Healthy Habits Stick
The New Science on Making Healthy Habits Stick

How long does it take to build better diet and exercise routines? Here are science-backed strategies.

September 27, 2023
- The Wall Street Journal

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How to Find a Morning Routine That Works for You
How to Find a Morning Routine That Works for You

When it comes to changing our routines, Katy Milkman advises we focus on prioritizing one new goal at a time.

August 20, 2023
- CNN

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2023, pressScienceSitesAugust 31, 2023
For a Better Workout, Trick Your Brain
For a Better Workout, Trick Your Brain

Sometimes getting on the bike or hitting the pavement is more a mental game than a physical one.

May 28, 2023
- The New York Times

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How Much You Exercise May Impact Your Flu and Pneumonia Risk, Study Shows
How Much You Exercise May Impact Your Flu and Pneumonia Risk, Study Shows

It’s time to add to your list of reasons to work out: Getting active could help prevent risk of death from the flu and pneumonia, according to new research.

May 16, 2023
- CNN

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2023, pressScienceSitesMay 30, 2023
To Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, They Spill About It on TikTok
To Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, They Spill About It on TikTok

Many Americans at all income levels struggle to rein in spending. Talking about it more can sometimes help.

May 14, 2023
- The Wall Street Journal

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2023, pressScienceSitesMay 16, 2023
5 Easy Steps to Get Healthier
5 Easy Steps to Get Healthier

Sleep, food, exercise, socialization and stress reduction are key areas to focus on for better health, research has shown.

April 7, 2023
- CNN

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How to Spring Clean Your Mind
How to Spring Clean Your Mind

Research suggests that spring may be one of the best times to start a new habit or make a change.

April 6, 2023
- The Washington Post

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Whether or Not You Have Ever Lifted a Weight, You Can Protect Your Brain Health Now
Whether or Not You Have Ever Lifted a Weight, You Can Protect Your Brain Health Now

If you are not exactly an athlete who loves to break a sweat, there are still ways to work some activity into your life. To build a habit that sticks, it is important to set a goal, make a specific plan, find a way to make it fun, stay flexible and get social support, said behavioral scientist Katy Milkman.

February 21, 2023
- CNN

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Want to Start a New Habit and Keep It Up? Ignore This Common Advice, Says a Wharton Behavioral Scientist
Want to Start a New Habit and Keep It Up? Ignore This Common Advice, Says a Wharton Behavioral Scientist

In a 95-second video, Katy Milkman explains how to plan for when your habit goes wrong.

February 20, 2023
- Inc. Magazine

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2023, pressScienceSitesFebruary 22, 2023
Your Primitive Brain Doesn’t Want You to Break Bad Habits. Science Can Help
Your Primitive Brain Doesn’t Want You to Break Bad Habits. Science Can Help

More than 40 percent of everything we do—from washing dishes to spreading misinformation—is habitual. Science has some ideas about how to do better.

February 8, 2023
- Newsweek

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2023, pressScienceSitesFebruary 14, 2023
How to Survive (and Thrive!) in the Age of Too Much Advice
How to Survive (and Thrive!) in the Age of Too Much Advice

“There’s garbage out there because there’s a demand,” says Katy Milkman, author of How to Change. “This is the thing about human nature: We’re always looking for ways to get better.” 

February 3, 2023
- Men’s Health

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2023, pressScienceSitesFebruary 6, 2023
6 Simple Steps to Build an Exercise Habit
6 Simple Steps to Build an Exercise Habit

Motivation for exercise can come in many different forms. Here’s advice from experts on how to make 2023 the year you get moving.

January 2, 2023
- The Washington Post

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2023, pressScienceSitesJanuary 9, 2023
For Better Health This Year, Keep It Simple
For Better Health This Year, Keep It Simple

In the study of habit formation, researchers have found that health goals succeed when they are fast, convenient and easy.

January 1, 2023
- The Washington Post

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4 Ways to Build Healthy Habits—and Stick to Them—in the New Year
4 Ways to Build Healthy Habits—and Stick to Them—in the New Year

If you’re among the 41% of Americans who set New Year’s resolutions, then chances are your goals have something to do with changing your habits—whether it’s building new ones, or getting rid of bad ones.

January 1, 2023
- Fortune

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The Best Investment to Make in 2023 Is in Yourself
The Best Investment to Make in 2023 Is in Yourself

From learning new skills to cultivating interests and relationships, investments of time and money now can pay off in the years ahead.

December 27, 2022
- The Wall Street Journal

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The Best Health Books Experts Read in 2022
The Best Health Books Experts Read in 2022

The health and self-help sections of a bookstore can be hard to navigate. How do you know which books to choose? What advice holds up?

December 16, 2022
- The Washington Post

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2022, pressScienceSitesDecember 22, 2022
In Search of an Attainable New Year’s Resolution
In Search of an Attainable New Year’s Resolution

How to actually improve your life, one small change at a time.

December 11, 2022
- Vox

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2022, pressScienceSitesDecember 12, 2022
10 Innovators Shaping the Future of Health
10 Innovators Shaping the Future of Health

Fortune has a long history of highlighting innovative leaders. That tradition continues with our inaugural list spotlighting 10 people and teams creating the future of healthcare.

November 16, 2022
- Fortune

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2022, pressScienceSitesNovember 30, 2022
Rejoice in the End of Daylight Saving Time
Rejoice in the End of Daylight Saving Time

It’s the most wonderful day of the year!

November 3, 2022
- The Atlantic

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