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Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week: October 12, 2024

The muscles you forget to exercise, the problem with tracking sleep data, and how to tell if your pet is happy.

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A Guide to the Muscles You Forget to Exercise

Add “tendon day” to your gym routine.

How to Sleep When You’re a Perfectionist

As a high achiever, your problem-solving skills can backfire at night. You need a different way to beat insomnia.

The Astonishing Rise of Gray Divorce

Why more Americans than ever are splitting up in their 50s and beyond.

Want to Handle Difficult Conversations Better? 1 Simple Trick Will Help You Stay Calm and in Control

Why naming your inner voice might be the key to staying calm under pressure.

The Problem with Tracking Sleep Data

The latest wearables have gotten much more accurate at logging our Zzzs. Too bad researchers haven’t figured out how we should use the data.

I’ve Studied Highly Creative People for 40 Years: They Share These 6 Habits

Throughout my four-decade career, as an author of over 100 books, and a professor of education, I have been driven to understand the behaviors of the most creative people. Everyone is capable of innovative thinking.

Seams Pretty Good: How to Know You’re Buying Quality Clothes

From rubbing fabric on your neck to checking stitch size, there are ways to test how well made clothes are before you try on.

How Everyone Got Lost in Netflix’s Endless Library

Ten years after Silicon Valley remade TV, it’s become clear how the streaming revolution distorted our collective viewing habits — and sense of the culture.

Wondering if Your Pet Is Happy? They’re Already Telling You.

How to read the signs of stress in your pets, and tips for keeping them happy.

Is Bipolar Disorder Overdiagnosed?

The bipolar spectrum has expanded—some experts say too much.

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