There is a distinct magic in stepping out of a world-class venue and into a global transit hub, reflecting on the sheer physical ambition it takes to make both exist in a world-class city. Sitting in the grandstands at the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows and then heading home through John F.
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For most of my adult life, I assumed I was doing a pretty good job of protecting my heart. I exercise regularly, I don’t smoke, my blood pressure has generally been excellent, my resting heart rate is low, and I have remained physically active enough to play vigorous tennis well into my 60s.
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Not too long ago, I shared that I had lost 14 pounds. It felt like a solid milestone—a gratifying number on the scale, a little looser fit in the waistline, and a welcome step toward better health. But numbers alone don’t always change behavior.
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With 2024 coming to a close, I thought I would step back and reflect on the year. I find this to be a helpful exercise and hope what I communicate in this blog post will inspire you to do the same. I thrive on continuous learning and doing my best to take an objective look at the decisions I have made and actions I have taken to produce better outcomes for me as time goes on.
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After Roneet’s passing, I wanted to channel my grief in ways that I could honor her memory and help contribute to bettering the world. I chose to back incredibly dynamic, bright, passionate, and innovative people with whom I had great respect that I thought Roneet would be proud of as well.
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Last week brought the heartbreaking news that Glen Hansard had died in a motorcycle accident at the age of 56. Like millions of others, I first came to know his work through Once and the timeless song “Falling Slowly.”
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“Now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” — East of Eden
During the past year, my Audible and reading queue have undergone an unexpected transformation. For most of my adult life,
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What My PhenoAge Didn’t Tell Me About My Heart
A few days after my 61st birthday, I decided to give myself something more valuable than a present: information.
I signed up for a comprehensive health assessment measuring 81 biomarkers related to cardiovascular health,
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LeBron James highlights the power of having a higher purpose when making important life decisions
I had intended to write about a different topic this week in July 2014, but then I heard the announcement that LeBron James was going back to Cleveland, and I read the essay he posted on SI.com.
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Meteorologists are currently staring at climate models with a sense of profound unease. Recent projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggest that Pacific sea surface temperatures are not just rising; they are threatening to move “off the charts”. Some models predict temperature increases exceeding 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) above average by the fall of 2026—a level of warming that would signify one of the most powerful El Niño events in recorded history.
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