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.
Occasional Use of Classic Psychedelics Linked to Enhanced Cognitive Flexibility in Young Adults
A cross‑sectional study of 136 young adults found that occasional use of classic psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin does not impair overall cognition and may enhance mental adaptability. While test scores for memory, attention and processing speed were comparable to non‑users, psychedelic users outperformed controls on the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, indicating greater cognitive flexibility. The advantage grew with a higher number of lifetime psychedelic experiences. Researchers caution that the design cannot prove causation, but the findings challenge earlier concerns about neurotoxicity.
You Don’t Fight Parkinson’s without ‘Raw Moments.’ She Shared Them.
Harvard public‑health professor Sue Goldie, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021, allowed a New York Times journalist to document her two‑year journey and recently spoke about the experience at the Chan School. She described how subtle early symptoms emerged during Iron‑Man training...
Simple, Disciplined Habits Bring Lasting Peace
BE BORING: - Read your bible - Have 1 partner - Eat the same meals - Wake up early - Go to bed early - Walk daily - Don't party - Don't do drugs - Live in peace
Emotion Regulation Is a Complex Executive Function Process
So FYI emotion regulation is an executive functioning task. Regulating emotions requires that you - notice that you are having an emotion - control the initial impulse of the emotion - think through what the emotion indicates about what you might need - inhibit...
NBC Select Wellness Awards 2026 Crown 40+ Top Products Across Fitness, Sleep and Nutrition
NBC Select announced the winners of its fourth annual Wellness Awards, naming more than 40 products that passed three months of hands‑on testing. The awards span categories from running shoes to sleep earbuds, with most items available on Amazon, giving...
Strengthen Back, Boost Hip Mobility, Reduce Pain
Low back pain mobility routine 7 exercises that strengthen your lower back, improve lumbar spine control and increase hip mobility Better control of your lumbar spine helps reduce unnecessary stress on your joints, while improved hip mobility takes pressure off your lower...
Magnesium Alone Won’t Fix Perimenopause Sleep Problems
Ask me how I know 😅 - but seriously, there’s a lot we can do to help you get better sleep in perimenopause, but all the magnesium in the world isn’t going to touch the fascism
Chronically Illing Out | E25 - Social Work & Creativity
In this episode of Chronically Illing Out, the hosts welcome healthcare social worker Fiona Bridges, who shares her experiences navigating ADHD, anxiety, and chronic illness both personally and professionally. Fiona discusses the challenges of adult diagnosis, concerns about medication affecting...
Facing Unanswerable Questions Boosts Life Meaning
When you contemplate unanswerable questions, something happens to your understanding of the meaning of your life. Today’s episode of Office Hours is Part Two of my three-part series on The Meaning of Your Life, where I share the data on the...
Brief 5‑MeO‑DMT Trip Yields Month‑Long Antidepressant Boost
One of the most remarkable things about 5-meo-DMT as an antidepressant is that the psychoactive experience is so brief. 10 minute peak, perhaps. 20 min total. And people seldom remember it well. Yet it has possibly the largest anti-depressant effect...
Supporting Therapists' Well-Being May Help Clients Stay in Care Longer
A Boston University study linked therapist flourishing to lower early client dropout. Each one‑point rise in a therapist’s self‑reported flourishing reduced the odds of a client leaving before three sessions by roughly 10%. Burnout showed no significant effect, while therapist...
Physician-Led Reset: Repair Your Body, Reduce Burnout
Your body is not asking for more willpower, it's asking for repair. Baja is not one of those performative wellness retreats. It is a physician-led reset for your nervous system, habits, and next 20 years. Think: less burnout, more biologic repair. Comment BAJA...
Low Ferritin Signals Iron Deficiency Before Anemia Appears
Skinny, pale skin, dark circles under your eyes, easy bruising, and constant low energy? It might seem like “just stress” or poor sleep… but this combo is often a red flag for low iron stores and you shouldn’t stop at checking...
Hospital Audit Finds Siblings of Children with Serious Conditions Are Overlooked, Lack Support
A recent audit of major children’s hospitals in New Zealand and Australia reveals that sibling‑focused resources are scarce, with only a handful of sites offering material directly aimed at siblings of chronically ill children. In New Zealand, only Starship Children’s Hospital returned...
Higher Intake of Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Potatoes May Cut Crohn Disease Risk
A large prospective study of 341,519 adults followed for 13.4 years found that high combined intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes and potatoes cut the risk of Crohn's disease by 56 percent (adjusted hazard ratio 0.44). The same dietary pattern showed...
Episode 193: Tommy Wood and His New Book Bust the Belief that the Adult Brain Is Fixed
In Episode 193 of STEM Talk, neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood discusses his new book, *The Simulated Mind*, which challenges the long‑standing belief that adult brains are fixed and inevitably decline. He explains how modern research shows the brain remains plastic...
Books to Beat Burnout, Available at Painted Porch
Read these books if you’re feeling burned out. All copies available at my bookstore, the paintedporchbookshop
Medical Training Fuels Imposter Syndrome, Not Personal Failure
The medical system thrives on your imposter syndrome. It is not a personal failing. It is a feature of your training. From medical school onward, physicians are conditioned to view uncertainty as dangerous. We are trained to find exactly how we do...
A Parent’s Mental Health Is Linked to Their Teenager’s Screen Time and Exercise Habits
Researchers analyzing over 5,800 Finnish parent‑adolescent pairs found that higher parental mental well‑being is associated with greater physical activity and reduced digital media use among 11‑year‑olds, with effects persisting at age 14. The study measured parental depression, sense of coherence,...
Scientists Ranked 12 Wellness Habits — Here Are The Best For Happiness (M)
A recent review by psychologist Dr. Jeremy Dean ranks twelve evidence‑based wellness habits that most effectively increase happiness. The analysis draws on decades of longitudinal studies linking behaviors such as regular exercise, sufficient sleep, social connection, gratitude practice, and nature...
The Very Best Treatments for Eczema
The article compiles a dermatologist‑approved list of the most effective eczema treatments, ranging from daily moisturizers to intensive ointments and gentle cleansers. It highlights products such as Vanicream, CeraVe, La Roche‑Posay, Aquaphor, and Aveeno, noting key ingredients like ceramides, colloidal...
The Very Best Earplugs for Sleeping
The Strategist’s Sleep Better Week roundup identifies the top earplugs for sleeping, evaluating comfort, noise‑reduction performance, and price. Reusable thermoplastic models like Alpine Silence and Alpine SleepDeep score high for side sleepers, while foam options such as Mack’s Ultra Soft...
How Employers Can Make Workers Happier
Gallup’s 14th World Happiness Report, released March 19, shows Nordic nations retaining the top spots while the United States and Canada slipped slightly. The study adds social‑media usage as a new happiness factor and highlights the workplace as a major influence...
Conscious Connected Breathing: The Technique That Changes Everything
Conscious connected breathing, also known as circular breathing, is a continuous mouth‑breathing technique that eliminates pauses between inhales and exhales. By sustaining a rhythmic breath loop, it directly engages the autonomic nervous system, quickly shifting the body out of chronic...
Cultivate Curiosity, Kindness, Creativity, Play to Attract Purpose
Stop chasing your "purpose." It's backwards thinking. Instead, cultivate these universal gifts: • Deep curiosity • Genuine kindness • Bold creativity • Joyful playfulness These qualities act like a magnet—drawing opportunities, connections, and meaning straight to you.
Morning Sun Walk Redefines Your Entire Day
I regret to inform you that starting the day with a long walk outside in the sun changes everything.
Ketamine Clinics Surge as New Mental‑Health Treatment Gains Traction
Therapeutic ketamine clinics have multiplied by roughly 60% over the past year, reflecting rising demand for fast‑acting relief from depression and PTSD. The growth signals a shift toward alternative mental‑health therapies as patients and providers seek new options beyond traditional...
Parenting ADHD: Misreading Behaviors Fuels Unnecessary Discipline
As a dad without ADHD parenting someone *with* ADHD, I cannot stress enough how frustrating and downright shameful it is when I discipline my son for what I *think* is non-ADHD behavior, only to then read an article or see...
B‑Vitamins and Minerals Power Your Mitochondrial Engine
The mitochondria are your cells' power plants⚡⚡ You need certain vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to produce energy via the mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC) Here's an overview of the most critical ones: 🔹B-Vitamins - Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Required for pyruvate dehydrogenase and α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase. -...
Gattuso Prioritises Mental Issues over Tactics as Italy Face World Cup Playoff
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has placed mental resilience above tactical tweaks ahead of the World Cup playoff semi‑final against Northern Ireland. He urged players to shed the trauma of missed 2018 and 2022 qualifications and focus solely on Thursday’s match....
Weightlifting After 30: Your Essential Life Insurance
If you’re over 30, lifting weights is NOT optional. It’s your insurance policy for life.
Coach Turns Anger Into Disruption of Negative Spiral
How do you disrupt the spiral? We've all been there, losing focus, our mind drifting to the mistake we just made. And then a coach gets in our face... Too often, that coach is just expressing anger. They are yelling at...
Choosing Discipline over Instant Happiness
The piece contrasts the fleeting relief of choosing immediate comfort with the deeper, lasting satisfaction that comes from disciplined action. It illustrates how short‑term avoidance—delaying tasks, skipping effort—provides momentary relief but adds hidden pressure later. The author frames this as...
Unresolved Relationship Tension Triggers Real Physiological Stress
What I thought was a relationship issue… was actually a physiology issue caused by chronic unrepaired rupture. During my marriage, I thought I was too reactive, too sensitive, too obsessed with clarity. But what I was feeling wasn’t just me, it...
Treat Your Thoughts Like a Nutritional Plan
Elite athletes obsess over what goes in their bodies. Shouldn’t we be just as deliberate about what goes in our minds?
Breeze Wellbeing Launches “Insights” Feature to Address Workplace Loneliness
In February 2026 Breeze Wellbeing introduced “Insights,” a curated knowledge‑base of specialist articles and peer stories aimed at reducing workplace loneliness. The feature links directly to self‑discovery assessments, delivering personalized content on topics such as relationships, ADHD and emotional awareness....
Fix Knee Pain by Targeting Hips, Ankles, and Muscles
Knee pain? 2 things to focus on First, look at the joints below and above your knee. Your ankles and hips. If they lack mobility or control, your knee takes on more stress and compensates. Second, strengthen the muscles around your knee....
Why Men Need a Quick Task Transition Pause
Task Transition Time: what it is and why men need it I have no idea why this is, but us men often need some transition time between tasks before being asked about something new. We're simple creatures, there's no arguing that,...
Digital Health: Gamifying Recovery with MLB The Show 26
MLB The Show 26, Sony’s flagship baseball simulation, is being repurposed as a digital‑health tool to gamify physical and cognitive rehabilitation. By embedding reward systems, progress tracking, and multiplayer interaction, the game transforms repetitive therapy into an engaging experience. Therapists...
Exercise
The new Huberman Lab episode is out: The Best Vitality & Health Protocols | Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) 0:00 Rhonda Patrick 2:40 Competition, Jumping Rope, Rope Flow 6:49 Rhonda's Exercise Routine, Cardiovascular & Resistance Training 12:30 Cognitive & Physical Benefits of Exercise, Serotonin &...
Healing Begins When You Reconnect With Your Pain
You’re not disconnected from your body. You’re disconnected from the parts of you that hurt. Something new is coming. Stay tuned 🌷
Timing Meals Aligns Circadian Clock, Improves Diabetes & Obesity
Time-restricted eating and circadian rhythms: A new frontier in diabetes and obesity management https://t.co/XekM37KqWt https://t.co/rsB3DZytIR
Change Happens When We Fully Accept Ourselves
The paradox is we can only change when we accept ourselves just as we are. #mindfulness https://t.co/j8KGb00B7g
See Everything Fresh: Embrace Beginner's Mindfulness
Observe a person, situation, or environment as if for the first time. Adopt a "beginner's mind" which is key to a new perspective, intuition, and insight. You will also appreciate the little gifts you don't ordinarily pay attention to. #mindfulness...
Fermented Cordyceps Broth Improves Primary Insomnia in Trial
Effectiveness of fermentation broth of Cordyceps sinensis for primary insomnia: a randomized clinical trial with digital health tool https://t.co/g5iOuzkctO
Food as Medicine: Boost Healthspan with Nutrition
💚 Join us this Thursday, March 26, 7 pm Eastern Time for PAVER's Place with Dr. Melissa Bernstein, who will speak about Nutrition--Eat Well, Age Well: Using Food as Medicine to Promote Healthspan 💙 Register here ----https://t.co/6SBJmlUEZh #health #nutrition #lifestylemedicine #pavingwellness #lifestyle...
Stress Never Vanishes; It Just Shifts Topics
The Iranian Law of Stress Conservation: Stress doesn't disappear; it just transforms from one topic to another.
Diaphragmatic Breathing Boosts Nitric Oxide, Fights Microbes
Do you breathe diaphragmatically? Place a hand on your abdomen. It should rise with each inhale, fall with each exhale. When you engage the abdomen like this, you oxygenate the lower lobes of your lungs, and trigger nitric oxide...
Skip Late Snacks to Boost Sleep and Parasympathetic Recovery
The benefits of not eating three hours before bedtime extend beyond improving sleep; but are also harnessed in protecting the natural increase in parasympathetic activity at that time. @foundmyfitness on the Huberman Lab podcast out now https://t.co/O8b2YunpVT
Bezos' 25‑Year‑Old Stress Tip Still Backed by Science
25 Years Ago, Jeff Bezos Said This Is the Best Way to Deal With Stress. Science Says He’s Still Right. https://t.co/uCBXiXyq4u #stress #mentalhealth #lifehacks