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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.
Jake Canter credited a new pressure mindset for his Olympic bronze, PRAX Performance launched an Athlete division to teach mental habits, and Joakim Noah unveiled a health‑first diet that helped him add 10 pounds of muscle in a summer. All three signal a shift toward holistic performance strategies.
The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism announced the 2026 International Seon Meditation Summit and Seon Meditation Festival, set to open on April 3 at Seoul’s Bong‑eun Cultural Center. The three‑day event will showcase AI‑driven meditation tools, a “mind‑prescription” program, and a...
Chris White, a 42‑year‑old diagnosed with relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis, finished the 2026 Brighton Half Marathon in 1:30:46, establishing a new world record for athletes with MS. The achievement underscores the potential of adaptive training and raises the profile of MS...
Stanford Medicine and the Arc Institute reported that stimulating gut‑brain signaling and altering the microbiome reversed age‑related cognitive decline in mice, making old animals perform on memory tests like their younger peers. The finding points to a new, peripheral route...
Cooper EMS in New Jersey has added extended‑release injectable buprenorphine to its prehospital protocols, allowing paramedics to administer a week‑to‑month‑long opioid‑use‑disorder medication after reversing an overdose. The agency previously used sublingual buprenorphine on its Mobile Intensive Care Unit, but the...
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) announced the return of its Wellbeing Walk‑Through at the 2026 show, featuring 13 curated exhibitors that showcase health‑focused food, drink and amenity solutions for airlines. Highlights include POSHI vegetable snacks, Life is...
14 thoughts on recovery: 1. There are three types of recovery: physical recovery, mental recovery, and spiritual recovery. 2. You are either working or recovering on all three dimensions. There is no in between. 3. You can operationalize recovery on three dimensions: your...
In this episode, host Michael interviews author Russell Story about his book *Radical Curiosity and Reclaiming Mental Freedom in an Age of Indoctrination*. They explore how the unquestioned worship of economic growth harms both people and the planet, and discuss...
GrayMatters Health announced the appointment of five expert advisors to accelerate the commercial growth of Prism, its digital brain‑biomarker platform for PTSD and depression. The advisors—former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and psychiatrists Owen Scott Muir, Linda Carpenter, Kenneth Pages, and...
A new study using functional MRI and machine‑learning algorithms found that young adults with suicidal thoughts show distinct brain activation when processing death‑related words, allowing the model to separate them from healthy peers with roughly 57‑61% accuracy. The research involved...
The author recounts a painful first hot‑yoga class that turned into a daily habit after discovering a welcoming studio in Lisbon. The narrative shows that studio environment, class style, instructor demeanor, and overall atmosphere are decisive factors for a sustainable...
The Vitamin D Lie Your Doctor May Still Believe The official recommendation was based on a mathematical mistake. The "normal" level on your lab report may be dangerously low. And the best fix isn't a pill — it's free https://x.com/robertlufkinmd/status/2036754584954167391
Daily routines are shown to significantly aid individuals facing memory challenges by providing consistency, reducing anxiety, and enhancing overall quality of life. Structured morning and evening rituals help anchor orientation, while purposeful daytime activities maintain engagement without causing fatigue. Environmental...
Health care has become better at saving people once they are already in trouble. That does not mean we have become good at catching trouble early. This episode of The Podcast by KevinMD gets at a hard truth in cardiac care: we...
MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) announced partnerships with Klarity and Workplace Options, adding them to its wellness technology marketplace. The marketplace offers multinational employers a suite of global wellness solutions, now expanded with Klarity’s mental‑health platform and Workplace Options’...
The article reframes negativity as an explanatory habit, contrasting pessimistic (permanent, personal, pervasive) and optimistic (temporary, specific, changeable) lenses. It presents five practical steps for leaders to shift from self‑defeating narratives to constructive optimism, anchored by the ABCDE method. Action...
Eckhart Tolle and Sounds True unveiled Eckhart Tolle Now, a subscription‑based OTT platform that adds live teachings and the only official Eckhart AI. The service, built on Uscreen’s streaming tech and Delphi’s multilingual AI, aims to deepen engagement for a...
Lily Cornell Silver, daughter of late Soundgarden frontman, formed the band Josie on the Rocks while in college, using music as a therapeutic opposite action. After the tragic death of drummer Graham Derzon‑Supplee, she faced severe depression and entered inpatient...
Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni met with students at the Indian Institute of Technology to share a winning mindset for the JEE exam. He urged early preparation, present‑moment focus and disciplined execution, positioning his advice as a motivational...
A team of neuroscientists led by Adriana Michalak studied 44 adults and discovered that vivid, immersive dreams during non‑REM sleep increase subjective feelings of deep, restorative sleep, even though brain activity remains wake‑like. The finding reshapes how we think about...
Travel anxiety remains a common hurdle despite aviation’s strong safety record. Physical therapist Megan Moseley proposes a suite of two‑minute practices—box breathing, orienting exercises, butterfly hug, foot‑to‑floor grounding, and curated audio or reading—to be performed three to five times daily....
A commentary in Nature Reviews Cardiology, authored by researchers from Maharishi International University, UCLA and Wayne State, argues that Transcendental Meditation can lower stress‑related cardiovascular risk. The paper cites decades of trials showing blood‑pressure reductions and slower atherosclerosis progression, and...
Cristiano Ronaldo posted on Instagram that he feels he is "getting better every day" as he continues a tailored rehab program for a right‑hamstring tear suffered in late February. Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said the injury is minor and should...
Women’s health experts outline age‑specific supplements that address shifting hormonal, bone and metabolic needs from the 20s through senior years. Vitamin D, calcium and iron dominate early adulthood, while magnesium, omega‑3s and vitamin K gain prominence in the 40s and beyond. In...
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s 2024 guidelines reveal that roughly 20% of children suffer dental anxiety, creating a self‑reinforcing cycle of avoidance and worsening oral health. Pediatric practices are moving away from “just endure it” tactics toward proactive anxiety...
Recent research indicates that how you allocate money, not just how much you have, influences happiness. Studies show individuals who spend money to outsource undesirable tasks—effectively buying time—report higher life satisfaction. While the correlation is clear, causality may stem from...
Construction firms are facing a hidden financial drain as psychosocial risks drive absenteeism and turnover. In the UK, a quarter of the 40 million lost workdays last year were mental‑health related, while Australia’s mental‑health claims cost the economy $10.9 bn. Studies show...
The latest Better You, Backed by Science edition positions curiosity as a practical antidote to uncertainty‑driven anxiety. Neuroscience research shows curiosity lights up dopamine‑rich reward circuits in the striatum and midbrain, which also boost motivation and memory formation in the...
A recent UK survey shows 65% of workers suffer a sharp post‑lunch focus drop, often tied to prolonged sitting. Geezers Boxing’s personal trainer Leon Bolmeer recommends six quick desk‑exercises—leg lifts, chair twists, desk push‑ups, seated marches, shoulder shrugs, and calf...
Mannings, Hong Kong’s leading health‑and‑beauty retailer, is launching a two‑day wellness pop‑up called BoostUP Fiesta on 25‑26 April at the West Kowloon Cultural District. Partnering with local wellness advocate Charlz Ng, the event will feature more than 40 interactive experiences across...
Recent research published in *Psychology and Aging* shows that older adults maintain smaller social networks but experience higher well‑being than younger people. The reduction comes mainly from dropping peripheral acquaintances, while the number of close friends stays stable. Well‑being is...
Calm scales better than hustle. That sounds soft until you realize how much bad work comes from a dysregulated body. Everything I have learned:
The Conversation outlines five evidence‑based parenting techniques designed for teens and tweens, shifting from childhood rules to strategies that nurture emotional regulation, communication, and independence. Techniques include emotion coaching, active listening, non‑judgmental responses, clear boundaries, and guided problem‑solving, each backed...
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, stems from repetitive forearm motions and can hinder everyday tasks. Cleveland Clinic sports‑medicine physician Dr. Dominic King outlines eight targeted exercises and stretches designed to strengthen the tendon and restore mobility. He advises starting with...
The 2026 biohacking supplement guide ranks the top product in each of 29 categories, emphasizing cellular‑level absorption, clinical dosing, and real‑world outcomes. Core recommendations include liquid magnesium (RnA ReSet ReMag), full‑spectrum minerals, electrolytes, vitamin D3 & K2, and a range of longevity...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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
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...
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,...
I’m sorry… there’s no secret. The real secret is doing the basics really well for a really long time.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
