Know What's Happening in Wellness
Know What's Happening in Wellness
Exercise intensity equals volume in cutting chronic disease risk
Two UK Biobank analyses of 100,000 participants show that, for the same weekly movement, higher‑intensity bouts are linked to a lower incidence of eight major chronic diseases. The studies also confirm that about 150 minutes of moderate‑to‑vigorous activity per week reduces all‑cause mortality, underscoring intensity’s role alongside total volume.
Researchers led by health psychologist Charlotte Hagerman at Drexel University reported that participants who ate the same meals and kept calories steady lost 5.9% of body weight over 12 weeks, compared with 4.3% for those with varied diets. The finding underscores the power of routine in weight‑loss programs and offers a concrete habit‑building tactic for motivated dieters.
Wambūi Karanja turned her father's early‑onset dementia into a catalyst for change, creating a practical guide and training program for family caregivers in Kenya. She highlighted pervasive myths that label dementia as normal aging or a spiritual curse, which delay...
Katie Lamb, the first woman to climb a V16 boulder, has unpacked the mental tactics that powered her historic ascent of Yosemite’s The Dark Side. Her insights on focus, friction perception, and condition adaptation provide a playbook for athletes and...
CNN’s expose of abuse at René Redzepi’s Noma triggered a wave of self‑examination in fine dining. In response, chefs across Minnesota introduced a formal handbook, daily debriefs and mentorship programs to build healthier kitchens, marking a tangible push against entrenched toxicity.
The piece argues that constantly reacting to every headline drains mental bandwidth and blurs focus. It encourages selective engagement, reserving public commentary for issues that align with personal values and influence. By limiting opinions, individuals sharpen clarity, conserve attention, and...
Passive aggressive adults are just children who weren’t allowed to have needs. So they learned to hide them. Behind silence. Behind “I’m fine.” Behind doing the bare minimum and calling it boundaries. They never got to say “I’m hurt” so now they make you guess...
Therabody’s SmartGoggles are a high‑tech eye mask that combines blackout shading with vibration, temperature control, and biometric feedback to promote relaxation and sleep. The device offers three modes—SmartRelax, Focus, and Sleep—each delivering adjustable compression and humming vibrations that mimic a...
The Life Time Grand Prix announced a new pregnancy policy for its athletes. The policy guarantees roster protection for competitors who withdraw due to pregnancy and secures a spot for them in the following season. It also allows wildcard entries...
The article highlights how a wide range of prescription and over‑the‑counter drugs can impair sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm, often leaving patients silent about the issue. It lists eight drug classes—antihypertensives, antidepressants, antipsychotics, hormonal agents, opioids, antihistamines, anticonvulsants, and recreational...
Malaysia’s Islamic Tourism Centre and the Association of Malaysian Spas have unveiled the world’s first Muslim‑Friendly Spa Guideline and Training Programme, standardising halal‑certified products, gender‑sensitive staffing, and modesty protocols. The initiative targets the multi‑billion‑dollar global Muslim travel market, which has...
Intermittent fasting (IF) is gaining traction as a weight‑loss strategy, with time‑restricted eating typically cutting 200‑500 calories per day and prompting metabolic shifts such as lower insulin and increased ketone production. Early clinical evidence links IF to improved insulin sensitivity...
The article argues that extending healthspan—years lived in good health—should eclipse the pursuit of sheer longevity. It highlights the growing gap between longer lifespans and rising chronic disease burdens, urging a shift toward interventions that improve quality of life. Researchers...
The heart oxygenates itself first. The first branches of the ascending aorta are the left and right coronary arteries. Yet the culture of medicine actively trains physicians to do the exact opposite. In a recent conversation on The Podcast by KevinMD, integrative...
As a medical school professor, I teach my students to prescribe drugs. But a landmark review in Cell Metabolism argues we should prescribe exercise first. Febbraio and Pedersen -- the scientists who coined "exercise as medicine" -- reviewed 233 studies on...
The World Health Organization announced that more than 60 countries—two‑thirds of the 93 surveyed—have incorporated refugees and migrants into their national health policies. The new WHO report establishes the first global baseline for tracking inclusive, migrant‑responsive health systems, signaling a...
A joint analysis of the Women’s Health Initiative and the All of Us Research Program, covering roughly 222,000 men and women, shows that the highest intake of several B‑vitamins is associated with up to a 20 percent lower incidence of stroke....
Whole‑body vibration plates, popularized by wellness influencers, are exercise platforms that deliver 25‑50 vibrations per second, forcing rapid muscle contractions. Experts say they can modestly improve muscle tone, bone density, circulation, and balance, but only when paired with regular strength...
The UK government has issued new guidance limiting screen time for children under five to one hour per day, with stricter rules for under‑twos. The advice, backed by health experts, urges “screen swaps” and joint viewing, while parents grapple with...
As a medical school professor, I was trained to focus on WHAT patients eat. But this massive meta-analysis says WHEN may be just as important. 41 randomized controlled trials. 2,287 participants. Published in BMJ Medicine. The finding: time-restricted eating improved nearly every...
Governor Gavin Newsom gathered government, philanthropy and community leaders to unveil a whole‑of‑government strategy aimed at reducing isolation and mental‑health risks for boys and men in California. The plan highlights more than 667,000 apprenticeships created since 2019, surpassing the state’s...
A team of Chinese scholars has introduced an “Omni-Present” indigenous framework to integrate Western mindfulness models with traditional Chinese philosophical concepts. The proposal seeks to address cultural tensions and restore ethical dimensions that have been stripped from secular mindfulness programs.
Legion Health, a Y Combinator‑backed startup, launched an AI‑driven bot that can renew select psychiatric medications for patients in Utah for a $20 monthly fee. The service, the first in the U.S. authorized to let AI prescribe mental‑health drugs, begins...
Overcoming Fear in Trading – Checklist ✅ Fear (of loss, FOMO, or being wrong) is normal — but it can be conquered with structure + deliberate practice: • Build a written trading plan with clear entry, exit, and position-sizing rules before...
Health wearables now reach roughly one‑third of Americans, and a new wave of devices is extending tracking to intimate domains such as orgasms, menstrual flow, and stool analysis. Proponents argue that granular data can personalize wellness, especially for women and...
I don’t know who needs to hear this: You’re not broken. You’re living proof that you are capable of coping & adapting to survive - right up to the edge of sustainability. And you will be able to cope with the journey...
Sleep is essential for recovery of the brain and body. Sleep deprivation or restriction has negative effects on cognition, learning and memory consolidation and mental well-being, growth and repair of cells, metabolism of glucose and immune function. In this blog...
Behavioral scientist Deepika Chopra argues optimism is a trainable skill, not a fixed trait, and introduces a quiz based on Martin Seligman’s optimism scale. Her new book, *The Power of Real Optimism*, outlines three evidence‑backed practices: a daily “ta‑da” list,...
Akaryn Hotel Group opened The akyra Bangkok 11 in mid‑March 2026, a 100‑room urban wellness hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 11. The property emphasizes sleep health with hypoallergenic rooms, circadian lighting and a dedicated Sleep Concierge. A strategic partnership with VitalLife Scientific Wellness...
Friday reminder. You don't have to post today if you're exhausted. The algorithm won't punish you. Your audience won't forget you. Your growth won't disappear. Take a breath. Rest is part of the strategy too. (yes I'm telling myself this as much as...
The high‑security Cereso prison in Cancún, once deemed one of Mexico’s most dangerous facilities, has undergone a government‑led overhaul that emphasizes rehabilitation for its 284 female inmates. New infrastructure, a military‑backed administration, and programs such as Zumba, crafts, and psychology...
Your teen needs to know: "I can mess up and still be accepted." That safety reduces resistance more than lectures.
Jogging, positioned between walking and running, offers a steady‑pace aerobic workout that Dr. Leonardo Oliveira recommends for its endurance focus. Just 15 minutes of jogging three times a week can lower stress, boost calorie expenditure and improve insulin sensitivity. The...
Breast cancer affects roughly one in eight U.S. women, and informal caregivers provide up to 80% of daily assistance, from transportation to medication management. Clinical psychologist Mary Moeller recommends a “concentric circles” model, urging close supporters to handle hands‑on tasks...
Researchers at McMaster University reported that women who obtain roughly 31% of their calories from ultra‑processed foods face about 60% lower odds of conceiving. The finding, based on data from more than 2,500 women in the NHANES survey, arrives as...
The Trek article warns hikers about tick‑borne Lyme disease and promotes permethrin‑treated clothing as a primary defense. It cites 476,000 annual U.S. Lyme cases and a 9 % infection rate among Appalachian Trail thru‑hikers, emphasizing the 24‑48 hour attachment window for transmission....
Surfing legend Shaun Tomson has launched the Surfer’s Code movement, a worldwide initiative that delivers a five‑principle mindset framework aimed at spreading hope and purpose. The program combines digital content, community events and mentorship to help individuals cultivate resilience and...
A Tom's Guide writer who wore the Oura Ring 4 every day for a year rates it the best sleep‑tracking wearable of 2026, citing 90+ sleep scores and deeper insight into sleep stages. The endorsement comes as luxury jewelers launch...
If your mind never shuts off, this is not something you fix by trying harder. It is something you fix by changing your state. I made a free reset for that. Reply RESET.
Love your self 1st ❤️! You need to be “good” before you can help anyone else
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) introduced the Lifestyle Medicine Whole Person Health Index (LMWPHI), a point‑of‑care assessment embedded in Epic and slated for eClinicalWorks integration. The tool captures lifestyle data across six pillars, aiming to make whole‑person care...
A child psychologist trick: what to do in the 30 minutes after screen time for ADHD kids
One of the most limiting ideas in medicine is that there is only one respectable way to build a career. This episode pushes back on that. Trevor Cabrera describes locum tenens as more than temporary coverage or a pay increase. In his...
A coalition of neurologists from UCLA, Colorado, Harvard and Brown, together with Parkinson’s patient Kirk Hall, published a paper in Neurology Clinical Practice demanding that spiritual care become a standard part of neurological treatment. The authors cite a survey showing...
The great Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh on true love and the 5 rivers of self-knowledge https://t.co/nPsSrDxUQ2
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, focus your energy on what you can create.” https://t.co/6AmAPd7HAT
Stephen Curry told the IMO podcast that a simple “never quit on the same day” philosophy has helped him and wife Ayesha maintain a strong 15‑year marriage. The rule emphasizes confronting tension together, a concept gaining traction in personal‑growth circles.
Researchers at Drexel University analyzed food logs from 112 overweight adults in a 12‑week weight‑loss program and found that participants who ate the same meals daily lost 5.9% of body weight, compared with 4.3% for those with varied diets. The...
The Department of Children, Disability and Equality inaugurated the Parent–Child Psychological Support (PCPS) pilot at Bray Primary Care Centre, enrolling more than 90 families since its September start. The programme delivers seven structured sessions over the first 18 months of...
Singapore's Ministry of Social and Family Development announced a new 10‑week shared parental leave entitlement for children born on or after April 1, lifting total government‑paid parental leave to up to 30 weeks. The policy, unveiled at the 2024 National Day...
A nationwide Swedish cohort study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that new fathers experience a surge in clinically diagnosed psychiatric disorders months after their partner’s delivery. The research, covering births from 2003 to 2021, underscores a previously under‑recognized window...
