Health

A section for those who are interested in modern approaches to a healthy lifestyle. Every week we talk about simple and effective practices for the body and mind, share the secrets of the effectiveness of well-known CEOs and businessmen, debunk myths about the human body, and publish key findings from research on genetics, neurobiology and medicine.

Choose a scientific approach to personal effectiveness, mindfulness and healthy lifestyle.

Business Guru Mindfulness

How much work and rest do you need? Bezos, Gates, Branson and Cook answer

Bill Gates is not able to think clearly if he does not get enough sleep, and Richard Branson believes that it is important to take care of employees. RBC Pro collected statements from a business guru about an adequate approach to work and leisure, respect for employees and the importance of healthy sleep.

Arina Doynikova

Healthy Lifestyle Business Guru

“Pilates changed my life”: the head of the Kardashian-Jenner clan is about sports

Kris Jenner made a fortune of $200 million helping build her daughters' businesses and starring in TV shows. Here's How an Entrepreneur Raises Successful Kids, and How She Takes Care of Herself Under Huge Workload.

Olga Kiseleva

Mindfulness

Becoming Your Own Friend: How the Skill of Self-Compassion Can Save You From Burnout

The habit of criticizing yourself for the slightest mistake and setting ever higher standards for yourself is a direct path to burnout. Self-compassion will help protect yourself from it. How to develop this skill.

Julia Zaitseva-Malysheva

Healthy Lifestyle Business Guru

“Running helps to deal with problems”: the head of Lululemon is about sports

The head of the Canadian company Lululemon Calvin McDonald is a big fan of sports. He competes in one of the toughest competitions in the world, the Ironman triathlon series. Here's how he prepares for races and keeps motivated to train regularly.

Olga Kiseleva

Healthy Lifestyle

Melatonin: Should You Take It at Night?

Melatonin is believed to help with insomnia, headaches, and depression. Here's what the science says

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Children and Parenting Business Guru

How to raise children correctly: Musk, Bezos, Gates, Branson answer

Why go to the casino with your child, why you shouldn’t hide knives from children and what questions you should ask them in the evenings: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and other entrepreneurs talk about their principles of education.

Olga Kiseleva

Mindfulness

The Illusion of Anxiety: How the Mind Makes a Person Worry for No Reason

Man and his thoughts about himself and about the world are not the same thing, but the mind considers them as such. Psychologist Amy Johnson reflects on how this illusion has become one of the reasons modern people are too anxious.

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Children and Parenting The Brain and Cognition

Should children be banned from playing video games?

Excessive interest in computer games can harm the mental health of the child. But as recent research shows, they can also improve children's cognitive abilities.

Ekaterina Brusentseva

Children and Parenthood Healthy Lifestyle

How to instill in a child a love of sports and how this will help him in life

When to take your child to training for the first time, how to choose the right sports section and why physical activity will help improve school performance, said the coach of the European Gymnastics Center Anastasia Bogdanova

Anastasia Bogdanova

Healthy Lifestyle The Medicine

Will genetic tests help you choose a diet and sport

Genetic tests help assess the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes. But are they able to determine the optimal diet for a particular person? Alexander Reznik, geneticist at Medsi on Solyanka, explains

Alexander Reznik

Brain

Why squiggles and sticking out tongue help you focus

When people are listening to a lecture or trying to solve a difficult problem, it is not uncommon for them to stick out the tip of their tongue or start scribbling. This is not a whim or a strange thing, but a good way to focus.

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Healthy Lifestyle Mindfulness

Six healthy habits of tennis player Anastasia Pivovarova

Former tennis player Anastasia Pivovarova spoke about simple habits that help her cope with stress and shared a selection of exercises that energize.

Anastasia Pivovarova

Healthy Lifestyle Business Guru

Jira and Trello creator: "Successful people often feel like cheaters"

Mike Cannon-Brooks, co-founder of enterprise software company Atlassian, is committed to spending as much time as possible with his family. How he plans his day, what method helps to delegate tasks and what to do with the impostor syndrome - in a selection of his quotes.

Olga Kiseleva

Healthy Lifestyle

“It’s all about concentration”: Robert Downey Jr. on Wing Chun

Now Robert Downey Jr. is known all over the world for his role as Tony Stark in Iron Man, but in his youth he almost ruined his career because of drugs and alcohol. Here's How He Overcame Addiction and What Helps Him Stay in Great Shape.

Olga Kiseleva

Healthy Lifestyle Food Instructions

Five habits that will help you live longer

You can increase your chances of a long life by incorporating a few simple habits into your routine. MyGenetics experts Vladimir Volobuev and Valery Polunovsky spoke about them.

Vladimir Volobuev

Valery Polunovsky