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, higherâintensity bouts are linked to a lower incidence of eight major chronic diseases. The studies also confirm that about 150âŻminutes of moderateâtoâvigorous activity per week reduces allâcause mortality, underscoring intensityâs role alongside total volume.
The author highlights three recent reads that converge on navigating the next phase of entrepreneurial life. James Oliver Jr.âs *Burn Bright, Not Out* spotlights founder mentalâhealth struggles and introduces the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund. *Hiking Zen* by Buddhist monks translates trail walking into mindfulness practice, while Paul Millerdâs *The Pathless Path* advocates nonâattachment to conventional career trajectories. Together, the books offer tools for burnout recovery, purposeful presence, and redefining success.
Reading before bed instead of social media is peak for the nervous system Would recommend The book doesn't even have to be good, its better any social media content
The best shoes are the ones that are most comfortable and work with your feet. This could mean a wide toe box if you have a bunion or a higher heel drop if you have Achilles pain. Donât pick a...
Dr. Gator introduces a new "Gator Bites" series with a quick, actionable health tip: using nasal sprays such as saline, xylitol, or propolis to reduce viral load. The post cites studies indicating that regular nasal irrigation can shorten illness duration...
Wow... Power training and longevity AraĂşjo et al. followed 3,899 people â mostly middle-aged and older adults â for a median of nearly 11 years. They compared two metrics head-to-head: muscle strength and muscle power. Men in the lowest power category were...
Strength training might be the single most potent habit for aging gracefully and extending lifespan. It certainly appears to be one of the best methods to prevent the need for joint replacement surgery. After 30 years of practice, thereâs no...
Recent research links glycine deficiency to disrupted sleep, elevated oxidative stress, and heightened fever responses. Glycine acts on NMDA receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus to lower core body temperature, facilitating sleep onset, while also serving as the rateâlimiting substrate for...
Parents often focus on stopping behavior. Teens are focused on managing feelings. If you address the feelings, the behavior often shifts.
Every 1% BMI Drop Cuts Cancer Risk Every 1% drop in BMI lowers your cancer risk. The data now proves it in the real world. As a medical school professor, I have taught for years that obesity drives cancer through metabolic dysfunction....
A new international consensus study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine finds integrated psychological treatment for dual disorders outperforms separate treatment. Researchers from the University of Barcelona, CEU Cardenal Herrera, Bellvitge University Hospital and European University of Madrid reviewed...
Iâm so grateful to have a healthy outlet for coping with *all this* Whatâs your outlet?? I hope everyone finds some time for joy today.
Thoroughbred racehorses often exhibit high anxiety before major events, prompting trainers to pair them with smaller companion animals. Goats, ponies, dogs, and even chickens serve as emotionalâsupport partners, calming nerves and reducing stressârelated behaviors. Historical anecdotes, such as Seabiscuit's barn...
Neck pain? 2 things to focus on Strengthen your deep neck flexors These muscles help keep your head in a better position If theyâre weak, your head drifts forward and stresses your neck Improve shoulder blade stability Your shoulder blades support your neck and upper...
Interesting Daily Thoughts contrasts peace with emotional numbness, describing peace as engaged awareness and numbness as a protective shutdown. The post explains how both states appear calm externally but differ in internal energy, with peace fostering clarity and growth while...
Psychologist Mark Travers outlines five daily habits of emotionally secure couples: they confront conflicts headâon and adjust afterward, grant each other autonomy, avoid assuming feelings, accept routine moments without panic, and seek reassurance through consistent actions rather than constant verbal...
Took the time to visit Elm Sauna this morning, wood fired saunas are harder to find in the UK so when I chanced open the flyer for this I couldnât resist. Tucked away near Burnham-on-crouch. Morning group session for an...
I had lower back pain most of my adult life. Decades of physical therapy, injections, and meds. Stopped playing basketball for 10 years in my 30s. Then I started doing back extensions shown below 3-4 days per week. 3 sets of...
Women in their thirties are reporting a surge of gutârelated symptomsâbloating, fatigue, skin flareâups, and anxietyâthat differ from typical aging narratives. Hormonal shifts beginning around age 30 remodel the gut microbiome, influencing mood, energy, and immunity. The post highlights a...
Vitamin D for immune support in runners âď¸ This new study investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation (2000 IU/day) across autumn and winter (8-weeks) in runners and non-runners đ 45 participants were recruited and split into 4 groups⌠1ď¸âŁ Supplemented runners 2ď¸âŁ...
A review of 98 studies published in *Aging & Mental Health* finds that mindâbody interventions (MBIs) such as yoga, tai chi, and music therapy can improve mental health for people with dementia. The benefits are strongest when sessions last under...
The article highlights the psoas muscle as a central hub linking the spine, diaphragm, and hips, and explains how chronic tightness can disrupt breathing, circulation, and organ positioning. It details the anatomical relationships that make the psoas a key player...
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Airlines are now designing inâflight meal times, lighting cues, and sleep schedules around circadianârhythm research to curb jet lag and boost passenger wellbeing. Qantasâs Project Sunrise program deploys twelve distinct lighting sequences that simulate a full day, while United partners...
A twoâdecade study of nearly 90,000 adults found that regular consumption of flavonoidârich foodsâsuch as berries, apples, citrus, black tea and moderate red wineâsignificantly lowers ageârelated frailty, physical decline, and mental health issues. Women with the highest intake saw up...
Yoga Journal has compiled a curated playlist of archival articles that teach readers how to manage overwhelming emotions through yoga practices. The collection highlights techniques such as quieting the mind, pranayama breathwork, selfâinquiry for resilience, identity exploration, and mastering Savasana....
Entrepreneurs: Normalize Sundays. Get aligned with GodâŚspeak to him. Get clear on the mission⌠plan your week. Get your mind rightâŚNO distractions. Get your body rightâŚgym for 30 mins.
A randomized trial involving 112 women with poor sleep compared highâintensity circuit training, CBTâI sleep coaching, a combination of both, and a control group over eight weeks. All active interventions improved sleep metrics, but the group that paired exercise with...
Sofii Lewis spent five months in a Welsh motherâandâbaby mental health unit after being diagnosed with OCD and postpartumâpsychosis tendencies, a condition that affects roughly one in 1,000 new mothers. The specialist unit provided 24âhour care, therapy and the chance...
In this episode, host Stuart Ralph talks with Amy about her lived experience with multiple forms of OCD, including relationship (ROCD), harm, and contamination obsessions that escalated into severe compulsions and disordered eating. Amy describes how the symptoms began subtly,...
most of us chose medicine for the love of healing and the satisfaction of seeing patients recover, not for ego or glory, and money was meant to be a by-product. But after years of hard work, investment, and burnout, if...
Your inbox isnât the bossâyou are. đŠâĄ If constant messages are stealing your focus, itâs time to set boundaries, build smarter response systems, and protect your deep work. In this episode of Your Time, Your Way podcast, learn how to manage interruptions,...
LEGOâs Social Responsibility team has donated more than 10,000 LEGO MRI scanner models to over 100 hospitals worldwide, helping more than one million children prepare for MRI scans. The kits, accompanied by staff training videos, let kids explore a replica...
Peace felt like weakness. Because I equated chaos with value. Chaos meant I was busy. Chaos meant I had problems to solve. Chaos meant I was needed. That belief cost me my health, and nearly, my career.
The corrective exercise industry sold coaches on the idea that movement needs to be fixed before it can be loaded. Two decades later we have more injured, deconditioned, undertrained people than ever. The best corrective exercise for a squat is a squat. Coached...
An exâexecutive shares a heartfelt LinkedIn post urging empathy amid economic turmoil. He highlights how lowâincome families, middleâincome earners, laidâoff workers, recent graduates, and seasoned professionals all face heightened anxiety. The author offers personal assistance, encouraging readers to open âwindowsâ...
Your internal state is what determines the quality of your external experience. Drop a đ if this lands.
I know they say taking your kids out into nature is calming but itâs the same for adults. Sometimes all you need is a little outdoor time and sunshine
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Monophobia, also known as autophobia, is an intense fear of being alone that can provoke panic attacks, physical symptoms, and avoidance behaviors. The condition is classified as a specific phobia and often stems from traumatic or adverse childhood experiences. Treatment...
The Alzheimer's gut-brain link: How butyrate could curb amyloid-β buildup and inflammation https://t.co/nBSWJUbw9k via @medical_xpress #BrainHealth #Alzheimers #Dementia #lifestylemedicine #health #WellnessJourney #prevention #healthy
i tell founders the opposite Go get a massage bro Go have a nice dinner $250 can go a very long way to improve ones positional state Important to maintain long term founder energy or else you will never want to do another...
The American College of Sports Medicine released its first resistanceâtraining update in 17 years, issuing a 2026 Position Stand grounded in 137 systematic reviews and over 30,000 participants. The new guidelines discard longâstanding mythsâsuch as training to failure, the necessity...
Some interesting match-ups. Metabolic health is beating circadian optimization by a wide margin. Psilocybin and multivitamin are neck and neck. @bryan_johnson's Blueprint is getting destroyed by sauna.
Athletes recovering from injuries, intense training, and tournaments hereâs a few strategies to help you heal & recover for the week ahead and beyondâźď¸ đAntioxidants & healthy fats đ7-10 g creatine monohydrate đLeucine rich foods (aim for 1.8-2.0g/kg/bw/protein/day) đZinc, vitamin D, choline, glutamine, and...
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Caffeine, the worldâs most widely used psychoactive drug, can amplify anxiety by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system. Studies show that doses equivalent to five cups of coffee can provoke panic attacks in susceptible individuals and increase anxiety even in healthy...
The most essential life skill is doing one thing at a time with full attention.
To reduce your stress, try not to have strong and loud opinions about everything. Smart people are selectively ignorant about most things, and focused on some things.
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Antidepressants are not instant fixes; most require several weeks before patients notice meaningful mood improvement. Onset times differ by classâSSRIs often need around six weeks, while SNRIs, TCAs, and MAOIs may show benefits in one to four weeks. Early treatment...
The ability to stay calm, polite, and honest, even when people upset you, is a superpower.
the Universe rewards those who: - Are uncommonly persistent - Smile through the pain - Get up fast after they are knocked down - Find the opportunity in the obstacle - Like A Mathers' tweets - Refuse to quit.
Five things Iâm grateful for: -Godâs love & Grace -A healthy body -Community -Opportunity -This simple view that brings me peace A grateful heart = a joyful heart What are you grateful for? đ https://t.co/GDc9G4reys
Great grandma Gertrude had a parent too :) ⌠this is for the people holding onto the resentment ⌠resentment is destroying you ⌠time to let yourself grow â¤ď¸â¤ď¸â¤ď¸ https://t.co/cOonNfnslE
