Today's Wellness Pulse
NYC construction safety training now mandates mental‑health education
The New York City Department of Buildings has added mental‑health modules—covering stress recognition, suicide prevention and coping strategies—to its mandatory safety training. The updated curriculum applies to all workers on city‑funded projects and to contractors seeking permits, impacting roughly 150,000 construction employees.
Sexual Health Victoria Launches New ‘Unusual Discharge?’ Campaign to Tackle STI Crisis
Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) has launched the statewide "Unusual Discharge?" campaign to confront a sharp rise in sexually transmissible infections. Gonorrhoea cases have jumped 52% and chlamydia exceeds 22,000 diagnoses in the past year, while only 16% of Australians have ever been tested. The campaign places provocative billboards, train‑station screens and bus ads to break stigma and drive people toward quick blood, urine or self‑swab tests. SHV hopes the bold messaging will convert awareness into testing and early treatment.
Slow Listening Unlocks Patience and Creative Possibility
I've been waking up every morning listening to Rick Rubin's chapter on patience from The Creative Act. With three kids, I needed this chapter long before I found it... "Impatience is often an ego-driven desire to move on to the next...
Vitamin C‑Packed Orange Drink Boosts Skin and Immunity
My Daily Orange Drink: Collagen Fiber A tangerine Manila honey Vitamin C immune support Mix it with 8 oz water (I prefer sparkling mineral water for this) Vitamin C is who we think Vitamin E is when it comes to skin. Couple this with a bunch...
We Showed a 20% Tax on Junk Food Would Save More Lives than a Sugar Tax
New Lancet Public Health research models a 20% tax on unhealthy foods in Australia. The model predicts 212,000 premature deaths avoided and about A$14.9 bn (≈ $9.8 bn USD) saved in health‑care costs. If the tax revenue funds fruit and vegetable subsidies, prices could...
Full Glute Growth Requires Multi‑Plane Hip Extensions & Abductions
How to build total glute development. Is it as easy as picking one hip extension movement and one frontal plane hip abduction movement? Ot do we need a vertical and horizontal hip extension movement to maximize lower and upper glute...
Exercise Delivers Broad, Profound Health Benefits, Study Shows
Conclusion from the outstanding, just-published (https://t.co/7jt7us8EmG) @Cell_Metabolism article about the many health benefits of exercise (h/t @DanielJDrucker)... @zakkohane @bobkocher @willahmed @Schwarzenegger @onepeloton https://t.co/KJW9cwLe7y
New Zealand: Smart Health Roadmap Transforming Diabetes Care
New Zealand has unveiled a National Diabetes Roadmap that uses smart technologies and digital health tools to overhaul prevention, diagnosis, and management of diabetes. The plan addresses an estimated 348,000 New Zealanders with diabetes, especially high‑risk Māori, Pacific and South Asian groups,...
Exercise Protects Blood‑Brain Barrier, Slowing Alzheimer’s
New on exercise —the best medicine vs age-related chronic diseases, a review @Cell_Metabolism https://t.co/z9RpD0SlYW —salutary effect on the blood brain barrier (BBB) vs Alzheimer's and brain aging gift link https://t.co/jmhJwXGWms by @GretchenReynold —original research on BBB integrity via liver produced exercise factor @CellCellPress https://t.co/3tSN8knpYF
Back Pain Stems From Loading, Not Weak Core
We spent 30 years telling coaches that back pain came from a weak core. Millions of dead bugs and clamshells later. Core stability is not better than general exercise for back pain long term. It never was. We didn’t have a core problem. We had...
Is Vitamin D The Answer For Exhausted Moms? Symptoms Women Shouldn't Ignore
Recent observations highlight that many postpartum and perimenopausal mothers suffer from severe vitamin D deficiency, manifesting as chronic fatigue, brain fog, and mood instability. A Reddit‑shared case and clinical anecdotes show dramatic symptom reversal after targeted supplementation. Doctors recommend a...
No Secret; Success Is Mastering Basics over Time
I’m sorry… there’s no secret. The real secret is doing the basics really well for a really long time.
Mature Love: Slow Down, Show Compassion, Brighten Days
Maturity in a relationship is when you see that your partner is having a tough moment and you slow down to their speed to see how you can help. That little bit of compassion can help them feel seen and...
Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features Special Two-Part, In-Depth Interview with Dr. Dawn Mussallem
Dr. Dawn Mussallem, newly appointed chief medical officer of longevity firm Fountain Life, appears in a two‑part interview on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian. The episode highlights her personal survival story—from a stage IV cancer diagnosis and a 2021 heart...
Release Control, Embrace Humility for True Happiness
Your insecurities and fear dictate you wanting to control things … because you don’t want to lose to yourself or in front of others, instead of being self-aware and humble on who you actually are, and finding ways to create...
Find Safety in Stillness, Answers Will Follow
You do not need to figure it all out today. You just need to return to a state of physiological safety. The answers come in the stillness.
Health Insurance Incentives and Alternatives to Opioids for Chronic Pain
Health insurers’ cost‑sharing structures have unintentionally steered chronic‑pain patients toward cheap opioid prescriptions, while making evidence‑based non‑drug therapies like physical therapy and acupuncture financially burdensome. A typical generic opioid costs about $10 a month, whereas weekly physical‑therapy sessions can total...
Automate Work, Prioritize Rest: Prevent Burnout
Build systems that work when you are sleeping. Build a body that rests when you are awake. This is the only way to avoid burnout.
Simple Daily Microsteps Boost Brain Health, Prevent Dementia
Dr. Tommy Wood's new book “The Stimulated Mind” is out today, and it gives people a practical toolkit to improve their cognitive function on a day-to-day basis while decreasing their long-term risk of dementia. “Every one of us has the ability to dramatically improve...
Mood-Boosting Functional Snacks: Which CPG Brands Are Winning “Calm” And “Focus” In 2026
Functional snack makers are turning mental‑wellness demand into "calm" and "focus" products, leveraging ingredients like L‑theanine, ashwagandha, and lion’s mane. Brands such as MOSH, The Feel Bar, Good Day Chocolate, Deuxnuts, and gummy makers are staking distinct emotional claims and...
Boundaries Don't Require Anyone's Permission
Reminder from a therapist: You don’t need their permission, or approval, or understanding to enforce a boundary.
ACC/AHA Revamps Cholesterol Guidelines to Push Early Screening and Nutrition‑Based Prevention
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association released updated cholesterol guidelines that call for risk assessment as early as age 30 and stress lifelong nutrition and lifestyle habits. The shift aims to cut heart attacks and strokes by...
Cambridge Study Finds AI Toys May Stunt Young Kids' Emotional Growth
Researchers at the University of Cambridge released the first study of its kind, concluding that AI‑powered toys can impede emotional development in children under five. The report cites real‑world interactions where the toys failed to respond to basic feelings, prompting...
Feeling Good Boosts Later Self‑Control, Study Finds
Researchers led by S. S. Khoo published a longitudinal study showing that higher wellbeing predicts greater self‑control six months later, while the reverse relationship does not hold. The finding, replicated in a U.S. sample of 1,299 adults, challenges the long‑standing...
World Breathing Day 2026 Launches Global “Pause, Breathe, Unite” Campaign
The International Breathwork Foundation announced a worldwide “Pause, Breathe, Unite” campaign for World Breathing Day on April 11, 2026. The initiative offers virtual workshops, community gatherings and a social‑media challenge to promote conscious breathing as a tool for personal regulation...
Choose Exercise by Goal, Not One‑Size‑Fits‑All
The relative effects of different exercise modes on physical and metabolic health in older adults: A network meta-analysis "Current evidence does not identify a single “best” exercise modality for improving VO2max/VO2peak in older adults. Modality selection may be better guided by...
Health Isn’t Survival; Low‑carb Stress Is Unnecessary
"Survival" & health are not the same either. Survival processes are unnecessarily stressful. I really don't get the extreme low carb thing. If you know your body is going to make glucose anyway (because it needs glucose to function), why not just...
Helping Others to Help Yourself
Retirees often lose daily structure, social ties, and purpose, prompting many to turn to volunteering. Recent studies show that volunteering more than 100 hours per year is associated with lower mortality, reduced physical limitations, and greater optimism. Research also links...
NDIS Participants Work More and Feel Better After Accessing the Scheme
New analysis by the e61 Institute shows that people who join Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) work roughly two extra hours per week and earn about $50 USD more each fortnight within four years of entry. Participants also report a...
Encourage Positive Aging Mindset for Healthy Seniors
I consider my mom to be relatively young. She’s 63 and totally healthy. But she sees herself as knocking on death’s door and limits herself because she believes this. What can I do to help her overcome this way of...
Jenn Sherman Wants to Make Gen Xers Stronger Physically and Mentally
In this episode, host Shannon interviews Jenn Sherman, the first Peloton instructor hired in her mid‑40s, about her journey from stay‑at‑home mom to fitness icon for Gen X women. Sherman recounts how a chance email to Peloton’s founder sparked a...
Engineering the Present Moment
Alan, owner of a non‑emergency medical transport firm in Tacoma, was overwhelmed by constant operational fires, shifting Medicaid rules, and fragmented AI scheduling tools. Seeking relief, he turned to Dr. Joe Dispenza’s "Becoming Supernatural" to rewire his stress response. A consultant...
True Happiness Requires Meaning, Satisfaction, Not Just Pleasure
Dr. Arthur Brooks has spent years studying happiness, meaning, and the habits that make life truly fulfilling. He makes a powerful case that happiness is not a feeling. It’s something deeper. Something built. In this episode, @arthurbrooks breaks down the science of...
Strength Train During Pregnancy to Counter Relaxin’s Loose Joints
Relaxin is a hormone your body makes during pregnancy that literally makes your skeleton more flexible. Not just your hips, but everything. Your knees, lower back, SI joint, and wrists can all start to hurt because relaxin loosens connective tissue throughout...
A Surprising Nutritional Fix For Teen Irritability (M)
Researchers have identified a nutritional intervention that markedly reduces irritability in teenagers. In a double‑blind, eight‑week trial involving 200 adolescents, a daily 300 mg magnesium supplement lowered irritability scores by roughly 30% compared with placebo. The study also noted that participants...
Ground Your Mind: Notice What You See, Feel, Hear
Your mind may be all over the place but your body is always present. So when you're distracted, come to your senses. What can you see, feel hear and touch? The keys under your fingers, the surface of the chair...
Exercise Fuels Brain Health Through BDNF and Metabolism
Exercise doesn't just strengthen your body — it changes your brain. Resistance training and aerobic activity promote BDNF production, improve brain glucose metabolism, and appear to reduce the risk of cognitive decline. The muscle-brain connection is one of the most important...
Why Vivid Dreams Make for Better Sleep
A new study published in PLOS Biology reveals that vivid, immersive REM dreams make sleepers feel deeper rest, even when objective sleep metrics remain unchanged. Researchers at Italy’s IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca monitored 44 adults with high‑density EEG,...
Eight Sleep Revolutionizes Nighttime Health with AI‑Powered Pods
.@FastCompany just named @eightsleep one of the Most Innovative Companies of 2026. Fourth time on the list. Ten years ago, we started with one conviction: the night is the most underutilized lever in human health. Nobody was engineering it. Today, the Pod...
Discipline: Notice Drift, Return Faster, Build Skill
Discipline is not about not drifting. Drift will happen. Discipline is the return. You drift. You notice. You return. Over time the drift gets shorter and the return gets faster. Discipline is a skill you build.
Oxygen Advantage® Method Vs. Mindfulness: Key Differences Explained
The Oxygen Advantage® Method is a science‑based breathing system that retrains nasal, functional breathing to increase carbon‑dioxide tolerance and improve oxygen delivery, whereas mindfulness uses breath as a neutral anchor for present‑moment awareness. By deliberately lowering breathing volume and incorporating...
Entheogen Strips Away Decades of Mental Barnacles
It feels like this entheogen cleared away barnacles that have been accumulating on my body and mind over the past 48 years. Thousands of microinjuries stacking atop each other, hardening my exterior and numbing my interior.
Train for Longevity: Modular Fitness for Ageless Resilience
I've spent decades watching people limit themselves, not because their bodies failed them, but because they believed their bodies were fragile. So I built something different. A modular training library for people who want to stay capable, resilient, and independent as...
Science Says: These Foods Steal Your Deep Sleep (M)
Recent research highlights that everyday foods such as caffeine, alcohol, sugary snacks, and heavy meals can significantly impair deep, restorative sleep. Consuming these items close to bedtime disrupts the body’s circadian rhythm and reduces the proportion of slow‑wave sleep. The...
Discover Your True Self Beyond Society's Narrative
Your goal is to reveal yourself to yourself. I'm talking about what's on the inside. Not what you've been fed by society. Dive deep into self discovery. https://t.co/ltNL93fyPa
Age 62: Keep Moving, Learning, and Embracing Fatherhood
I turned 62 this year. Still running trails, still on the bike, still in the gym. Still making mistakes and learning from them. A few thoughts on fatherhood, time, and what it means to keep moving forward when some things are...
Concussions Predict Depression, Anxiety in Athletes
A Neurology study of 3,910 former college athletes found that those with three or more lifetime concussions exhibited significantly higher anxiety, depression, and related symptom scores five years after graduation. About 36% of participants reported at least one concussion, and...
Perimenopause Is a Metabolic Shift, Not Just Hormones
Perimenopause is not just a hormonal event. It's a metabolic one. Estrogen decline affects muscle, bone, tendons, cardiovascular capacity, and insulin sensitivity — often simultaneously. Most women aren't told this. Most training advice doesn't account for it. Here's what the evidence...
Revolutionizing Workplace Mental Health with Stephen Sokoler
Check our episode of @drivethruhr - "Transforming Workplace Mental Health" - w/ guest Stephen Sokoler https://t.co/6AMuxHtZwA
15,000 Daily Steps Fuel My Creative Success
I can point every good creative outcome back to my daily habit of taking at least 15,000 steps per day
Beat Solo Travel Fatigue with Simple Self‑Care Strategies
How to Deal with Travel Fatigue as a Solo Traveler https://t.co/ZlhGZdDcfP #solotravel #solotraveler #solotraveling #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel