Author

Jessica Carew Kraft

Jessica Carew Kraft lives in the Sierra foothills with her two daughters. Her nonfiction account of learning wild skills, Why We Need to Be Wild, will be published by Sourcebooks in 2023.

Rewilding Is Good for the Environment—but It’s Good for You, Too

Adopting a “back to nature” approach to life could offer stress reduction, stronger social connections, and improved health.

By Jessica Carew Kraft

Tune in, Turn on, Zap Out

One writer reflects on what she learned from a month of neurostimulation for depression, energy, and meditation.

By Jessica Carew Kraft

What My Smart Shoes Taught Me

How you track your steps matters way less than who you do it with.

By Jessica Carew Kraft

Keep Running, Never Get Over the Hill

Elite athletes are now maintaining their level of performance in their 40s and beyond. What can they teach the rest of us?

By Jessica Carew Kraft

Stop Taking Adderall, Start Playing Video Games

Doctors could soon prescribe screen time for children with ADHD.

By Jessica Carew Kraft