Category: Health & Wellness

“Life lessons from books about mental health, mindfulness, fitness, and overall well-being.”

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Héctor García and Francesc Miralles’ Ikigai explores a beautiful Japanese concept: ikigai, or “reason for being.” It’s the idea that happiness and longevity come when you align passion, purpose, mission, and daily life. The book studies Okinawa, Japan — home to some of the longest-living people in the world — to uncover how their lifestyle […]

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Why We Sleep: The Science of Rest and Recovery
Why We Sleep: The Science of Rest and Recovery

Matthew Walker’s Why We Sleep is a deep dive into something we all do but rarely understand: sleep. It’s not just “rest time” — sleep is a superpower that fuels memory, creativity, immune health, and even lifespan. The book reveals how modern habits (late-night screens, caffeine, stress) wreck our sleep — and how reclaiming it […]

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