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Believing Happiness Can Change Boosts Well‑Being, Study Finds
A Seoul National University study of over 7,000 adults showed that people who see happiness as a changeable state report higher overall well‑being than those who view it as fixed. Participants who treated happiness as predetermined were less happy and less responsive to major events such as the pandemic, suggesting that beliefs about happiness act as a self‑fulfilling prophecy.
On World Bipolar Day, Mind Cymru called on the incoming Welsh Government to invest in anti‑stigma programmes after its Big Mental Health Report showed a decline in workplace willingness to work with people with mental health problems. A 2025 YouGov poll revealed that three‑quarters of respondents in Wales consider bipolar disorder a “big problem,” highlighting persistent stigma. The charity noted the closure of the Time To Change Wales campaign in 2025, leaving a gap in coordinated stigma‑reduction efforts. Mind Cymru urges the new administration to prioritize funding, partnerships across the NHS, community and third sector to reverse the trend, as roughly 50,000 Welsh are estimated to live with bipolar disorder.
Dr. Mark Sircus promotes a "Natural Allopathic Medicine" model that prioritizes essential nutrients and gases—oxygen, water, magnesium, carbon dioxide, iodine, selenium, vitamins C and D, bicarbonate, hydrogen, PPC, and chlorine dioxide—over conventional pharmaceuticals. He argues that high‑dose administration of these...
A study by King’s College London, the Art Fund and the Psychiatry Research Trust found that viewing original artworks in a gallery can instantly lower stress hormones and inflammation markers. Fifty volunteers aged 18 to 40 were split between a...
Midnight Crumbs introduces a gentle April journaling practice aimed at replacing doom‑scrolling with a five‑minute daily writing ritual. The author outlines a series of simple prompts designed to help readers notice subtle shifts in energy, savor overlooked moments, and connect...
You can’t heal in the same environment that requires you to stay in survival mode.
A new review in Nature Mental Health, led by Stanford’s Dr. Shebani Sethi, consolidates evidence from 138 studies that metabolic dysfunction is a central driver of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. The paper argues that impaired energy metabolism, not...
A new review in Nature Mental Health, led by Stanford’s Dr. Shebani Sethi, argues that metabolic dysfunction is a core driver of serious psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. The paper synthesizes 138 studies linking systemic...
Most people wake up on a Monday and already feel behind. They get caught in scrolling. Reacting. Rushing. But your week doesn’t have to start that way. #pause Get grounded before the world gets you. You don’t need more effort. You need a different...
The Resources for Every School Confronting Unexpected Emergencies Illinois (RESCUE‑IL) stock inhaler program was evaluated across 483 Illinois public schools, with 327 nurses and staff responding. Satisfaction was high, with 96.3% reporting they were very satisfied or satisfied, and 95.9%...
Science says 5 minutes a day of practice is enough to produce measurable changes in your experience, your behavior, and your biology. Not an hour. Not a retreat. Five minutes. For the full 10percenthappier podcast episode with Dr. Richard Davidson...
Survival, despite the burdens of life. Sometimes progress doesn’t look like growth. It looks like holding on. Like that small tree pushing upward, even with a heavy stone pressing down on it. No perfect conditions. No easy path. Just quiet persistence. It doesn’t stop. It...
Toxic bosses are a pervasive problem, with 87% of professionals reporting at least one and 57% leaving jobs because of a bad manager. Their behavior erodes psychological safety, stifles creativity, and drives high turnover. In North America, manager‑related attrition accounts...
Monday doesn’t have to feel like survival mode, unless your job made it that way.
India's Union Ministry of Ayush has launched a nationwide, evidence‑based Yoga Protocol for Non‑Communicable Diseases, targeting diabetes, hypertension, asthma and mental health. The initiative, unveiled at Yoga Mahotsav 2026, seeks to shift the health system from treatment to prevention.
A comprehensive 2026 meta‑analysis of 113 clinical trials and nearly 8,000 participants concludes that hydrolysed collagen supplements produce moderate improvements in muscle health, lessen osteoarthritis pain, and enhance skin elasticity and hydration. The findings revive scientific and consumer interest in...
Somerset Council, in partnership with Youth Unlimited, has launched the Young Carers in Schools (YCiS) programme, formally identifying 235 young carers across the county. The initiative aims to boost attendance, wellbeing and academic outcomes for students who juggle caregiving responsibilities...
Researchers led by Menelaos Apostolou of the University of Nicosia published a study showing that having children does not raise overall happiness levels. Analyzing responses from more than 5,000 participants across ten nations, the work found virtually no difference in...
Workplace wellbeing programs have traditionally been built around desk‑based employees, leaving construction and other site‑focused workers underserved. Craig Carney argues that the office‑centric model fails when workers are mobile, exposed to physical demands, and disconnected from digital channels. Companies like...
Researchers analyzing more than 15,000 human fat samples have identified the SLIT3 protein as a potent enhancer of brown‑fat calorie burning. The discovery suggests a novel, metabolism‑focused avenue for obesity treatment and biohacking beyond appetite‑suppressing drugs.
In this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Andrea Mayer discusses the scientific evidence behind multivitamin and mineral supplements, highlighting that they may modestly improve cognition, mood, and blood pressure in at-risk or nutritionally deficient individuals, but show little benefit...
Registered dietitian Molly Knudsen outlines five fridge staples—Greek yogurt, apples, eggs, canned salmon, and Medjool dates—that simplify balanced eating. She highlights Greek yogurt’s 17 grams of protein per three‑quarter cup, apples’ ready‑to‑eat convenience, eggs’ affordability and versatility, canned salmon’s omega‑3 richness,...
Sarah Shahi returns as psychologist Gabriela Torabi in Hulu’s post‑apocalyptic drama "Paradise," concluding its second season on March 30, 2026. The role mirrors Shahi’s two‑decade personal therapy journey, earning praise from mental‑health professionals for its authenticity. In January she released a self‑help...
In this episode of Rethinking Wellness, host Christy Harrison talks with body image researcher Dr. Charlotte Markey about the many factors shaping children's body image and practical ways parents can foster positivity. They discuss the lack of kid‑focused resources, the...
Experts from leading medical centers explain how sleep posture influences discomfort, highlighting the pros and cons of the three primary positions. Side sleeping, while common, can place excessive pressure on shoulders, hips and knees, especially for older adults or those...
The Greater Good Science Center released its April 2026 Happiness Calendar for Educators, offering daily tips to build courage and resilience in schools. The calendar is available as a free PDF download and is designed to foster kinder, more inclusive learning...
Iodine was accidentally discovered in 1811 by French chemist Bernard Courtois while processing seaweed ash for saltpeter, and quickly identified as a new element by Gay‑Lussac and Davy. The trace mineral is essential for thyroid hormone production, and its uneven...
Research by nutrition app Lifesum shows 62% of UK employees feel tired or unfocused after eating unhealthy snacks at work. The study links ultra‑processed foods—such as crisps, biscuits and sugary drinks—to predictable afternoon energy crashes that erode concentration. These diet‑related...
Strength training is positioned as a modifiable lever to counter frailty, using the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) to tailor exercise intensity. The article outlines a three‑level prescription matrix—supported, standard, and power—matched to CFS bands, recommending 4‑6 core movements performed...
In this episode, host Sean McCormick and bio‑hacker Theo Lucier discuss the rising popularity of dry fasting—a five‑day abstention from both food and water—highlighting its purported benefits such as stem‑cell activation, gut reset, muscle preservation, and profound mental clarity. They...
Jon Fearne argues that aerobic fitness—not flashy high‑intensity workouts—is the foundational pillar of endurance and adventure performance. Drawing on 29 years of coaching, he cites elite results such as 24‑hour world champion Steve Date, South Pole expeditions, and Kona Ironman...
People talk about strength like it only shows up in aggression. Real strength is knowing how to heal without becoming the thing that hurt you. That takes far more power than revenge ever will. StoryThreads
In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Harvard neurogastroenterologist Dr. Tricia Pasricha about the gut‑brain connection, demystifying what’s normal and abnormal when it comes to digestion, bloating, constipation, and pooping. Dr. Pasricha explains that the gut functions like a second...
A 2025 systematic review examined the relationship between emotion‑regulation deficits and skin‑picking disorder (SPD), finding that SPD patients consistently exhibit higher emotional dysregulation than healthy controls. While these deficits are clear, they do not reliably predict overall SPD severity, though...
I used to think overthinking meant I had a mind problem. Then I paid attention to sleep, light, breath, and stimulation. Now I think the mind is often downstream of the body.
I know what this person means. I used to call myself a “skinny Indian guy” because I thought I couldn’t gain weight no matter what I ate. This is my pic at 127lbs One day in my early 20s, on...
Siddha Yoga’s spiritual leader Gurumayi Chidvilasananda posted her official 2026 message on the SYDA Foundation website, outlining a four‑line practice that followers say mirrors the Bhagavad Gita. The guidance emphasizes mental reset, dharma, heart nourishment, and universal awareness, sparking renewed...
For the full #10percenthappier podcast episode with Dr. Richard Davidson — neuroscientist and one of the world's leading researchers on the science of wellbeing — and Dr. Cortland Dahl — research scientist, PhD, and creator of the Healthy Minds Program...
The health of your mouth reflects the health of your body. Supporting good oral hygiene isn’t just about your teeth—it’s part of a broader approach to reducing inflammation and maintaining overall wellness. #OralHealth #OralHygiene #HealthyMouth https://t.co/uG0USZKxdq
A newly published guide from Free Press Journal outlines a slow‑yoga routine designed to alleviate mental fatigue and burnout. The sequence emphasizes mindful movement and breath awareness as a science‑backed reset for sustained productivity.
Yoga means exercising your choice to such a point that you become master of your own destiny – taking your life, death and beyond into your hands through mastery over your life energies. #SadhguruWisdom https://t.co/yFyoMSE3XD
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Tiger Woods, 50, flipped his Range Rover in Jupiter, Florida, marking his fourth major crash and second DUI charge just weeks before the Masters. The incident revives debate over the role of self‑belief in elite performance and the toll of...
Social disconnection: from cortisol-oxytocin imbalance to endothelial dysfunction, a narrative review of mechanisms and potential interventions https://t.co/ONoBPawaNl https://t.co/0WZXKypZjo
A life of excess is not a good life. Whatever you gather should only enhance Inner Wellbeing, not entangle you. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/VqiNZxZfKK
Toryo Ito, vice‑abbot of Kyoto’s Ryosokuin Temple, is teaching a 30‑second nervous‑system reset to staff at firms like Meta, Tatcha and Sony. The micro‑meditation aims to cut stress and sharpen daily motivation for high‑pressure professionals.
Champion freediver Claire Walsh dove to a 60‑metre depth, becoming Ireland's first to reach that mark, and announced a series of public mindfulness workshops in Wicklow. Her initiative ties elite breath‑control training to everyday mental‑wellness practices.
Former NFL Pro Bowler Julius Thomas, Psy.D., released two interviews on The Educated Patient that argue mindset is a biological lever for longevity and outline five habits that protect health. He notes only about 7% of Americans meet all five...
The Union Ayush Ministry launched a comprehensive "Yoga Protocol for Non‑Communicable Diseases" during Yoga Mahotsav 2026, targeting conditions that cause nearly two‑thirds of all deaths in India. Developed with WHO collaboration, the protocols blend asanas, pranayma, meditation and relaxation into...
An Amazon seller has voluntarily shut down a profitable bow‑tie business to protect a family relationship. The decision underscores the human side of the platform’s ecosystem, where personal and financial pressures intersect for small‑scale entrepreneurs.
