David Stewart

Treat Thanksgiving like a normal meal, except the great part, the part to really take in, your friends and family that you are with. It’s a time to remember how great it is to be alive, to the wonders of the world, to how lucky we all really are,...

We are in the business of communication. We come from a time when brands could and did move the culture. Think about how weird jogging was before Nike and “Just Do It.” They changed that, they changed the world.  What about Apple and its 1984 commercial, it’s Think Different...

What happens when a physician, a funder of product development, and media guy get on stage to discuss mobility and the ghettoization of age? In Stockholm this past August, it was a lively discussion of the similarities and overlaps of patient-centered medicine, the ridiculousness of age stereotyping, and the...

We are always looking for new interesting music to bring our readers. This is an awesomely fun music mix of 60’s-70’s Japanese Instrumental Cinema Funk Breaks and Beats. Our at work music of the week. Think of a sound track to a never released Tarantino film- badass: sunglasses, dark...

Many of our community have expressed a desire to stay away from corn, either because of its high glycemic index, or increasingly, its lectin content. But what about our matinee favorite delight, pop-corn? Do we really need to deprive ourselves? Nope. Hello cauliflower! We are huge fans of this...

For years, we have spoken with people in our community from around the world with the idea of discovering the best practices for a vivid, vital, engaged life. What are the commonalities among the most exceptional north stars of our community? What can we mere mortals learn from them? The...

Everyone seems to agree that curing cancer would be a good thing. People also generally agree that preventing heart disease is a good idea. But ask the same people about life extension and there is a very good chance you are in for some disagreement. The Pros and Cons Although preventing and curing the two largest...

Pretty much everyone can benefit from a few foam roller exercises, says physical therapist Alison McGinnis at Finish Line Physical Therapy in New York City. She previously told us why. Here, she shares three moves that will loosen you up fast. FOR QUADS Place the roller about 1 inch above your kneecap. Do...

There is considerable evidence that there exists a viable plant-based solution to enhancing athletic performance and controlling high blood pressure.  Nitric Oxide, NO, whose precursors are found in leafy green vegetables like arugula, spinach and especially in beetroot, can be a major player in reducing blood pressure. Not only that, but it is...

On the shortlist for the Rigg Design Prize 2018 is AGEIST profile and contributor Martyn Thompson. Recognizing excellence in Australian design, the Rigg Design Prize is the highest accolade for contemporary design in Australia. The triennial prize is awarded to an Australian design practice displaying outstanding creative achievements in contemporary design. For the prize exhibition, each studio...