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.
Exeter Study Explores Social Camouflaging in Acquired Brain Injury
University of Exeter researchers have launched a study to determine whether people living with acquired brain injury (ABI) employ social camouflaging strategies. Led by MSc student Faye Brookes and Associate Professor Anna Adlam, the project will use a 20‑30 minute questionnaire to collect data from participants aged 16 and older. The investigation aims to link camouflaging behaviours with common mental‑health challenges such as anxiety and depression. Findings will be compiled into a report for participating organisations and study volunteers.
Fitness Silences the Discomfort Alarm, Making Toughness Easier
A secret: Being tough gets easier the fitter you are. When you are out of shape, the alarm bell in your head goes off at the slightest sensation of discomfort. When you are fit or prepared, the alarm is quiet for...
From a 15,000-Step Walk to a Global Movement: How Walk15 Is Turning Steps Into Currency
Lithuanian startup Walk15 has transformed a 15,000‑step walking route into a global motivation platform, now reaching roughly 31% of Lithuania’s population and over one million users worldwide. The app tracks steps without location data, letting participants exchange them for discounts,...
What You Tolerate Trains You
The post argues that training occurs as much through what we allow as through what we actively pursue. Each time we tolerate a lowered standard—whether lateness, disrespect, or distraction—we silently reinforce that behavior. Small compromises accumulate, gradually shifting expectations and...
What You Need To Know About Taking Supplements As an Athlete
Athletes increasingly rely on dietary supplements to boost performance, recovery, and overall health, but product safety and efficacy vary widely. Experts advise selecting third‑party certified supplements, such as Informed Sport or NSF Certified for Sport, to ensure they are free...
This Is the World’s First Retractable Sauna, Designed to Fit Neatly Into Your Home
Klafs, the German sauna maker founded in 1928, has launched the S1—the world’s first retractable sauna—into the U.S. market. The unit folds to a slim 60 cm depth, comparable to a bookshelf, and expands to a full 160 cm sauna in just...
Practical Positivity Beats Delusion for Real Success
Positivity is a requirement, hope matters, joy matters, love matters .. you can’t win without it .. that said delusion is always dangerous and almost always leads to a “loss” .. but let’s stop coming up with new words which...
Coach, Don’t Punish: Guide Teens to Emotional Maturity
You can’t punish a teen into emotional maturity. But you can coach them into it. Did you know I offer parent coaching to help you uncover the parent-teen relationship you seek? Call or text 210-816-4149.
When I Held Up a Mirror, Hate Was Staring Back
The author, still mourning his wife and daughter, confronts a sudden, explosive reaction to a terse message from his brother, exposing lingering guilt and anger. A somatic experiencing therapist guides him through shadow work, revealing that the hatred he felt...
Poor Sleep Increases Runner Injury Risk
Sleep profiles predict injury in runners 🩼💤 This new study profiled 425 recreational runners based on their sleep habits including… ⏰ Sleep duration ☑️ Sleep quality 🚨 Sleep problems Investigating associations with injury history, whilst controlling for factors including training volume 🔍 Results 📊 Runners were...
Publicis Health and Talkspace Partner to Improve Treatment Adherence and Real-World Outcomes
Publicis Health announced a strategic partnership with Talkspace to embed Wisdo Health’s AI‑driven peer‑support platform into life‑sciences patient engagement programs. The collaboration adds personalized community groups and guided coaching to address social health gaps that drive medication non‑adherence. By detecting...
Kat Matthews Prioritizes Sleep Above Training. You Should Too
British triathlete Kat Matthews secured the $200,000 Ironman Pro Series prize by pairing rigorous training with disciplined sleep habits, aiming for at least eight hours nightly. She adjusts workouts when rest falls short, a strategy echoed by fellow elite athletes...
Weekend with Parents Shifts Your Mindset
How does spending a weekend with your parents impact your mind state? Let me know in the comments. For the full 10percenthappier episode with Pete Holmes, head over to @apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. And if achieving...
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Struggling to Fall Asleep? Experts Say the 5-Step Military Sleep Method Can Help
The military sleep method, popularized by a 1981 book and reportedly used by the U.S. Army, is a five‑step routine that combines deep breathing, visualization, and progressive muscle relaxation to help users fall asleep quickly. Experts explain that the technique...
Nestlé Researchers Find Taurine-B Vitamin Blend May Support Motivation
Nestlé Research and the University of the Philippines demonstrated that a daily blend of 500 mg taurine, 1.3 mg vitamin B6, 0.2 mg vitamin B9 and 2.4 µg vitamin B12 improves motivated, goal‑oriented performance in healthy adults. In a double‑blind, crossover trial with 45 participants, the supplement...
Godrej Consumer Products Launches ‘Machar Hai, Mehman Nahi’ CSR Film
Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) has unveiled a CSR film titled “Machar Hai, Mehman Nahi” under its EMBED (Elimination of Mosquito‑Borne Endemic Disease) initiative. The ad reframes mosquitoes as unwelcome guests, leveraging India’s hospitality culture to spur households to eliminate breeding...
Healing Artfully: Creative Ways for Dads to Connect with Their Daughters
In this episode of the Dad and Daughter Connection, host Dr. Christopher Lewis talks with Cheryl Rosenberg, creator of the Healing Artfully program, about using creative expression to help fathers connect with their daughters during emotional or behavioral challenges. Rosenberg...
Resmed’s Global Sleep Survey Reveals Sleep Is One of the Top Health Priorities, but Quality Rest Remains Out of Reach
Resmed’s sixth Global Sleep Survey of 30,000 respondents across 13 countries shows that 53% now rank sleep as the most important health behavior, ahead of diet and exercise. Yet more than half of participants report getting quality sleep only four...
Triggered at Work: How to Keep Your Influence When Emotions Run High
The article explains how workplace triggers can instantly undermine a leader’s influence, especially when a senior figure uses provocative language in front of peers. It outlines five practical tools—naming the trigger, slowing the body, using dignity‑preserving phrases, redirecting to purpose,...
Feeling Mentally Drained & Forgetful In Perimenopause? This Supplement Can Help
Perimenopausal women often experience brain fog as declining estrogen impairs neuronal ATP production. Nutritionist Molly Knudsen recommends creatine monohydrate to replenish cellular energy, with doses ranging from 5 g to 20 g depending on sleep quality. Adding Cognizin® citicoline, a clinically studied...
This Yummy Fruit May Help Balance Blood Sugar & Boost HRV
Researchers gave 18 healthy young adults watermelon juice daily for two weeks and then subjected them to a glucose challenge. Compared with a placebo, the juice group maintained steadier heart rate variability (HRV) despite the sugar spike. The effect is...
Do Weighted Vests Really Burn More Calories? What My Data Showed
Assistant health editor Ava Durgin tested a 12‑lb weighted vest during identical one‑hour walks to see if it boosts calorie burn. Over two weeks, the vest produced virtually identical distance, step count, and calorie estimates compared to unweighted walks. The...
Science Explains Why You Wake Up at 3 Am, and How to Go Back to Sleep
Middle‑of‑night insomnia wakes roughly one in five people, often between 1 am and 3 am. Experts explain the surge is tied to a natural rise in body temperature that lightens sleep stages. The episode is especially disruptive for entrepreneurs who may ruminate...
Psychologist’s Quick Reset Trick for ADHD Kids During Routine Changes
A child psychologist trick: how to reset an ADHD child when routines shift suddenly (like this time of year)
Set Night Thermostat to 15°C for Deeper Sleep
Turning your thermostat down to 15°C (about 59°F) at night is one of the simplest, most evidence-based “sleep performance hacks” available and it works because it directly supports your body’s natural biology. Your core body temperature needs to drop by around...
Where There’s Wildfire Smoke, There’s Poor Mental Health
Recent research connects wildfire smoke to a surge in mental‑health disorders, showing that fine particulate matter can infiltrate the brain, trigger neuroinflammation, and alter neurotransmitter pathways. Laboratory studies on mice reveal serotonin depletion and amyloid‑beta accumulation after short‑term smoke exposure,...
Novotel Invites the World to Rethink Rest with Australia’s Leading Sleep Expert Olivia Arezzolo
Novotel is rolling out the sleep‑focused chapter of its Longevity Everyday platform in March 2026, positioning rest as a core pillar of everyday wellbeing. The hotel chain has appointed Australian sleep authority Olivia Arezzolo as its official Sleep Expert, joining the...
The Long Withdrawal
The article reframes leaving an abusive relationship as a withdrawal rather than a simple breakup, highlighting the addictive cycle of intermittent reinforcement that mirrors gambling. It explains how the nervous system, conditioned by chronic stress, experiences detox‑like symptoms, including anxiety,...
'Women's Health Must Be Taken More Seriously'
Former breast‑cancer surgeon Dr Liz O'Riordan headlined the Let’s Talk Women’s Health conference in Ipswich, drawing more than 300 attendees. The event aimed to debunk myths, counter pervasive online misinformation, and connect women with specialists in fertility, menopause, endometriosis and neurodiversity. O'Riordan...
How Can Men Navigate Social Pressure?
The article explores how men experience subtle social pressure across work, family, and friendships, often feeling compelled to appear strong, dependable, and unflappable. It outlines how recognizing these expectations is the first step toward reclaiming personal agency. Practical advice includes...
How to Defeat Sales Call Anxiety
Sales call anxiety is common; the article outlines its mental roots and practical steps to overcome it. It emphasizes focusing on customer outcomes, using short scripts and concise voicemails, and building a disciplined calling routine. The piece advises scheduling fixed...
#385 – AMA #82: Applying the Tools of Longevity in the Real World: Disease Prevention, DEXA Scans, Artificial Sweeteners, Injury...
In this AMA episode, Dr. Peter Atiyah tackles a wide array of practical health questions, covering how health priorities shift across the decades, the hierarchy of chronic disease risk, and the most useful consumer health metrics. He discusses the role...
#385 - AMA #82: Applying the Tools of Longevity in the Real World: Disease Prevention, DEXA Scans, Artificial Sweeteners, Injury...
In this AMA sneak‑peek, Dr. Peter Atiyah fielded listener questions on practical longevity strategies, covering how health priorities shift across the 20s, 40s, and 60s+, the hierarchy of chronic disease risk (cardiovascular, cancer, neurodegeneration, metabolic), and the most useful consumer...
Why You're Still Using Social Media (Even If You Want to Stop) with Dr. Cass Sunstein
In this episode, behavioral scientist Cass Sunstein discusses his new concept of the "product trap"—a situation where people continue using products like social media because not using them incurs social costs, even though the products reduce their well‑being. He explains...
Remedy Place Launches a ‘Smart NAD Injection Pen’ — and ‘Smart Peptide Pens’ Could Be Next
Remedy Place, a boutique wellness club with locations in Los Angeles, New York and Boston, has introduced a $500 smart NAD injection pen that lasts 30 days and is reusable with a fresh needle for each dose. The pen is manufactured by UK‑based...
How to Reduce Bloating and Feel Better Fast, According to Experts
A coalition of registered dietitians and gastroenterologists outlines 25 practical ways to reduce bloating, ranging from probiotic foods and hydration to low‑sodium diets and post‑meal walks. The article explains common causes such as swallowed air, gut‑brain interaction, constipation, and hormonal...
Going Analog: My 1‑2 Month Music Production Detox
Every now and then I fancy a good detox. This consists of me using an Roland SP sampler and a crate of records. I drop all daws and applications for 1-2 months. The only exception is if a music publisher needs...
Fighters Need Expert Guidance for Concussion Recovery
Second Impact Syndrome. A lot of fighters don’t understand how to properly recover after a concussion. Aspiring fighters don’t often have access to experts. They trust the governing bodies to keep them safe. One of our speakers at Fight Camp...
SingWealth Holdings Strengthens Community Resilience Through Health, Wealth and Legacy Conversations at Lianhe Zaobao Event
SingWealth Holdings acted as lead sponsor for Lianhe Zaobao’s My Legacy and Living Well event on March 21, bringing together discussions on health, financial preparedness, and legacy planning for Singapore’s ageing population. The well‑attended forum underscored rising demand for integrated...
From "Crutch" To Coach: Patterns of Sustained Engagement and Deepening Support in AI Wellbeing Coaching
The study of Nova, an AI wellbeing coach, examined 14,293 sessions from January to August 2025 to determine whether AI chatbots can foster sustained, coaching‑style relationships. Returning users continued prior work in 70.8% of sessions, indicating continuity beyond episodic support....
Giants RB Cam Skattebo Issues Apology After Dismissing CTE and Asthma as ‘Excuses’
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo posted an apology on X after calling chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and asthma ‘excuses’ on a podcast. The remarks ignited a social‑media firestorm and renewed scrutiny of how the NFL addresses player wellness.
You're Not Broken—Just Need the Right Tools
This is my favorite one: You're not broken,you're just wired differently and nobody gave you the right tools. If that's you, CALM NIGHTS in the comments and I'll send you the toolkit.
Dismissed Symptoms Harm; Treat Mental Health Equally
Provider dismissal of medical symptoms does so much harm, including and perhaps especially folks whose symptoms are related to mental health. Migraines caused by stress are still painful, debilitating, and need to be treated. If medical providers want people to address the...
NADPH Oxidase-1 Suppression Prolongs the Antidepressant-Like Effect of Ketamine
Researchers introduced K‑4, a novel AMPA‑receptor positive allosteric modulator, which produced rapid and sustained antidepressant‑like effects in treatment‑resistant depression rat models. Bulk RNA‑seq revealed that K‑4 markedly down‑regulated NADPH oxidase‑1 (NOX‑1) in the medial prefrontal cortex and lateral habenula. Pharmacological...
Building an App That Truly Understands Gut Anxiety
As a research advisor for a gut & anxiety relief app, I’m helping build the kind of health product I wish existed when I was struggling. Not another app that dumps information on you and calls it support. I mean something that...
Start the “Even You Can Meditate” Challenge Today
For the full #10percenthappier episode with Pete Holmes, head over to our YouTube channel. And head over to the 10% with Dan Harris app where we are running the "Even You Can Meditate" challenge that starts TODAY. Link in bio....
Observe, Don’t Push Away, to Choose Your Focus
Thoughts and emotions shift like moving clouds. Don't push difficult ones away-just be open to observing what's on your mind. This observation gives you greater choice where to focus your attention. #mindfulness https://t.co/TedhBYhWTa
Break the Cycle: Change Is Possible in Relationships
Can people change? How to break the psychological loop that keeps us in bad relationships https://t.co/mnkGCk1ewY
Mute Nighttime Notifications with Android Digital Wellbeing
Phone endlessly wanting your attention, whether it's 2:00pm or 2:00am? You can mute the darn thing with "Digital Wellbeing" settings in Android. Here's how to set it up... https://t.co/IVvpbMl3N4 #sleep #android #health https://t.co/MGZkybj3eb
Turn Fun Into Healthier Habits for Others
This is a clever way to develop healthier habits for others by introducing a bit of fun https://t.co/OKsHDdPeMQ