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Know What's Happening in Wellness
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.
The Global Wellness Summit will celebrate its 20th anniversary at Angsana Laguna Phuket from November 10‑13, 2026. The invite‑only conference is slated to be the largest in the organization’s history, drawing CEOs, physicians, investors, technologists and policymakers. Four co‑chairs—representing finance, neurology, a wellness brand and Thailand’s public‑health ministry—will steer the agenda. Special room rates start at THB 7,000 (≈US $216).
there's a point where your goal weight becomes less and less important and size and proportion starts to matter more. we dont need to focus too much on arbitrary numbers there will always be areas to improve upon. strength, endurance,...
Recent research suggests that not all sitting is detrimental; specific sitting postures and practices can actually safeguard cognitive function. Studies indicate that mindful, upright sitting improves cerebral blood flow and reduces stress hormones, both of which are linked to better...
House of Wellness returns to Seven on March 31 with original hosts Melissa Doyle, Shane Crawford, Yvie Jones and Dr Ahmed Kazmi. The new season adds high‑profile guests such as Dave Hughes, Boy & Bear, Vika & Linda, Sammy J and rapper 360, and introduces segments...
The Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs are promoting smokeless nicotine as a transitional tool to help service members and veterans quit combustible cigarettes. About 30% of active‑duty personnel use tobacco, roughly twice the civilian rate, prompting a new joint...
The fitness industry loves to preach about consistency. And for a good reason. Things only change with repeated reps. But you probably already know that. Here are a few ways I help clients actually implement this knowledge and improve their ability...
Savasana, often called the hardest pose for Western students, challenges practitioners by demanding pratyahara—the withdrawal of the senses—rather than physical flexibility. The article explains why modern, high‑stress lifestyles make stillness difficult and outlines physiological benefits such as lowered blood pressure,...
A UK longitudinal study of 71,000 people found that just one eight‑hour workday per week reduces the risk of mental health issues by about 30 percent. Benefits plateau after eight hours, with no additional well‑being gains from longer weeks despite...
A Northwestern University study involving 39 overweight adults found that abstaining from food for at least three hours before bedtime improves cardiometabolic markers without altering calorie intake. Over a seven‑and‑a‑half‑week trial, participants who kept a 3‑hour night fast showed lower...
Before resentment, before anger, before envy, pause. Look around. There is more here to be grateful for than we often allow ourselves to see.
The article urges replacing morning doomscrolling with “hope scrolling,” a practice of prayer and Bible reading before checking phones. Kevin A. Thompson outlines three reflective questions to extract personal hope from Scripture and share it throughout the day. Thompson discusses...
Everyone talks about postpartum depression. But postpartum rage is just as common and almost nobody talks about it. You feel sudden anger that comes out of nowhere. Fury over things that normally would not bother you at all. A 2022...
The most dangerous myth in healthcare is that physician burnout is simply an issue of working too many hours. It is not. Burnout is a symptom of feeling financially and professionally trapped. As a doctor, you are groomed to work 60 to...
In this episode, naturopathic doctor Heidi Lescanec introduces the concept of "pink zones"—environments designed to help women thrive across the lifespan—by outlining seven load‑bearing pillars: cultural self‑worth, rooted nourishment, nervous system regulation, community and connection, systemic support, ritual and meaning,...
Physical activity doesn't have to feel like a chore. When you mix movement with community and a little nostalgia, it stops feeling like exercise and starts feeling like joy. That's what a active day outside with your girls can do. 💛
Construction firms face rising soft‑tissue injuries from heavy‑equipment handling, driven by whole‑body vibration, awkward postures, and repetitive motions. Integrating ergonomic principles—adjustable seats, low‑force controls, panoramic visibility, and climate‑controlled cabs—can dramatically lower injury risk. The article outlines specific design features that...
Fitbit unveiled the next phase of its AI‑driven personal health coach, boosting sleep‑stage accuracy by 15% and introducing a more granular Sleep Score that tracks latency and interruptions. The company highlighted new research published in *Nature* that predicts insulin resistance...
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The author, a photographer and new mother, describes how postpartum body changes sparked shame and self‑criticism. By turning her camera on herself, she created self‑portraits that reframed stretch marks, a "mom pouch," and other changes as symbols of strength. This...
Angie Caruso introduced a chocolate peanut butter cup blended oats recipe that delivers a dessert‑like breakfast while packing high protein. Each serving offers roughly 30 g of protein, 12 g of fiber, and about 350 calories. The recipe is designed for batch‑cook...
This week on Lifers, Graham Walker is “sounding the alarm” for physicians. * 50% of medical students already plan to quit before they finish school. * Doctors are becoming "factory employees," losing their authority to care for patients. * Tech focuses on the...
“A lot of people tend to drift up in distance as they age, thinking, “well, if I can’t go faster, I’ll just go longer.” I believe dropping down is underrated and probably provides more bang for your buck as you...
The post argues that optimism, a proven health booster, often clashes with political activism, which tends to surge during pessimism. Historical election patterns show ruling parties underperform in midterms, indicating contented supporters disengage while opponents mobilize. Progressive fundraising and rally...
A systematic review and meta‑analysis of 28 randomized trials involving roughly 3,000 postoperative patients evaluated cryotherapy’s impact on pain, range of motion, swelling, and function after musculoskeletal surgery. The analysis showed statistically significant pain reductions (MD −0.77 to −0.41) and modest improvements...
The editorial challenges the long‑standing belief that increasing muscle strength is the primary driver of pain relief in exercise‑based rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions. It reviews systematic reviews and mediation analyses across Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, rotator‑cuff shoulder pain, patellofemoral pain,...
The British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study describing the FIFA Stepping into Play decision aid, designed to guide football participation after childbirth. Developed through a five‑phase knowledge‑to‑action process, the tool integrates health‑screening, biopsychosocial questionnaires and a seven‑stage training framework....
The editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine advocates pairing the Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool (SMHAT‑1) with brief clinical intake interviews by sport psychologists. The authors report that this hybrid model was applied in over 4,000 screenings of...
You don’t have a workload problem. You have an “I must be indispensable” problem. If your value is tied to being the one who holds everything together… your burnout IS guaranteed.
The third annual Workplace Vision Health Report reveals desk workers now log an average 99.2 hours of screen time per week, up from 97 hours last year. Seventy‑one percent say screen‑related eye strain is hurting their performance, equating to roughly...
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Parents who constantly give physical comfort often end the day feeling "touched out," yet research shows restorative touch is essential for their well‑being. Experts from the American Physical Therapy Association and massage professionals highlight that chronic muscle tension, sleep loss,...
Matt Fitzgerald’s latest Endurance Mastery post tackles the most common mistake in HYROX preparation: neglecting the run component. He argues that HYROX, despite its gym‑style stations, is fundamentally an endurance event with physiological demands akin to a half‑marathon. The article...
I require routine labs for my athletes every 6–12 months and the trend is clear: “Dirty bulking” is damaging metabolic health. I am seeing: • Elevated triglycerides • Increased cholesterol • Poor blood glucose control Mass without strategy ≠ performance. Course correct with: ✔️ Fiber-rich carbs ✔️ Lean protein ✔️...
The episode explores how our expectations shape emotions and actions, emphasizing that believing in a likely outcome activates the brain's problem‑solving regions. It contrasts mere desire or manifestation with realistic optimism, arguing that expecting a high probability of success is...
In the "Staying Sane" episode of All Things Product, Teresa Torres and Petra Wille explore how professionals can maintain mental balance while staying true to their values. They propose concrete habits such as making small, values‑aligned choices and deliberately allocating...
Elite athletes don’t… ❌ Skip meals especially breakfast ❌ Gossip about teammates or blame others for their own failures ❌ Stay up late scrolling or partying all summer ❌ Miss training or ignore chances to sharpen their skills ❌ Avoid hard nutrition changes or cling...
If a trainer, nutritionist, coach, or naturopath tells you they can get to the “root cause” of your health issues on their own… 🚩 Health is complex. Most conditions—especially anything involving hormones, mental health, GI issues, or chronic disease—don’t have a single...
Sleeping with a partner leads to significantly more nighttime awakenings, with research showing up to six disturbances per night compared to sleeping alone. While many couples subjectively feel they sleep better together, objective measurements reveal increased sleep fragmentation. The study...
Creatine supplementation and healthy ageing: https://t.co/NDGrsIncs2 This blog outlines the potential role of creatine for combating age-related changes in skeletal muscle and bone health, as well as cognitive function and memory. https://t.co/gVxO9C1mit
Ketamine, an operating-room anesthetic also prized as the street drug “K” is now at the heart of a largely unregulated online industry offering depression relief. https://t.co/pGd0TO5uFy via @WSJ
Dr Billy Garvey, a developmental paediatrician with 25 years of experience, appeared on the Netmums podcast to address parents who suspect their teenager is struggling despite claims of being fine. He emphasises that teen distress often stems from temperament, not...
New from our Colombia-UK team: Intervention provision and engagement in Colombia’s PAPSIVI – a national psychosocial support service for over half a million victims of armed conflict https://t.co/cY2eK15XZl Consisting of...
NAD for Health: Opportunities & Challenges 2026 This international conference will explore a central question in aging research: can manipulation of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD⁺) metabolism enhance human healthspan and prevent age-related diseases? https://t.co/bEtQPmUnSh
The post argues that effective boundaries are rooted in personal responsibility rather than expecting others to change. It explains that when relationships involve people who consistently ignore limits, the only viable option is to reinforce the boundary through one’s own...
Regular exercise reshapes the gut microbiome in adult male rats, notably reducing the abundance of Alistipes and Clostridium species. These microbial shifts enhance systemic tryptophan metabolism, increasing the serotonin catabolite 5‑hydroxytryptol and altering indole derivatives. Concurrently, hippocampal expression of the...
The difference between those who eventually succeed and those who burn out in trading isn't intelligence, education, or even capital—it's the ability to recognize, understand, and manage the complex web of emotions that influences every trading decision.
The article proposes a "tea medicinal cabinet"—a curated set of teas chosen for their scientifically backed health benefits. It distinguishes true teas (green, black, oolong, white) derived from Camellia sinensis from herbal infusions, noting that processing and oxidation drive their...
PracticeLab Volume 2 introduces a curated set of evidence‑based worksheets designed for therapists, coaches, and educators. The collection addresses five high‑impact client concerns—anxiety, perfectionism, relationships, conflict resolution, and behavioral change—offering CBT‑style exercises, visual mapping tools, and habit‑formation templates. Available in both...
In this episode, Dr. Heather Sandison, a naturopathic physician, challenges the conventional view that Alzheimer's is irreversible by presenting evidence that cognitive decline can be slowed, halted, or even reversed through a comprehensive, personalized lifestyle program. She discusses the shortcomings...
Recent neuroscience research shows that listening to music can interrupt the brain's default mode network, curbing negative thought loops and associated pain. Experiments reveal that heroic‑sounding music prompts empowering mental imagery, while sad music fosters calmer, albeit demotivating, reflections. Active...
Stephanie Malia Krauss’s *How We Thrive* expands her Whole Child framework to include adults, arguing that modern life’s four "over" conditions—overtapped, overworked, overstimulated, overwrought—create a relentless storm. She introduces “rehumaning,” a return to evolutionary essentials across body, mind, heart, and...
The piece examines how platform design—driven by the attention economy and tactics like infinite scroll and "flooding the zone"—creates a relentless sense of urgency that overwhelms readers. It argues that constant exposure to urgent news erodes emotional responsiveness and leaves...
