Pocket’s Top 10 Stories for September 2021

Forget cramming, ditch the highlighter, and stop passively rereading. The psychology of learning offers better tactics

So little progress has been made against obesity and type 2 diabetes because the field has been laboring under the wrong paradigm.

In the countryside, the endless killing of civilians turned women against the occupiers who claimed to be helping them.

America’s broken hiring system, explained.

The reason we have to play this game is because, like it or not, everyone else is playing it. And you’re probably losing — on salary, equity, and promotions.

Conventional wisdom says that venting is cathartic and that we should never go to bed angry. But couples who save disagreements for scheduled meetings show the benefits of a more patient approach to conflict.

Proper stability is key to every fitness journey, regardless of age or athletic goals. Like eating right for heart health and improving flexibility, maintaining balance throughout your life should be a top priority for your overall health. Boosting your balance is easy with the right training.

These three strategies can help if you’re looking to make new and meaningful connections.

A generation that grew up with Google is forcing professors to rethink their lesson plans.

Last year, three cryptocurrency enthusiasts bought a cruise ship. They named it the Satoshi, and dreamed of starting a floating libertarian utopia. It didn’t work out.