Know What's Happening in Wellness
Know What's Happening in Wellness
Adolescent OCD spikes at puberty; ERP therapy is gold‑standard
A 15‑year‑old’s obsessive‑compulsive disorder worsened despite therapy, highlighting that OCD often intensifies during puberty. Experts say exposure response prevention (ERP) within cognitive‑behavioral therapy is the gold‑standard treatment for teens.
Month Offline is a 30‑day program that swaps smartphones for flip phones, adds weekly themed meetups, and ends with a phone‑free art showcase. Founded by Grant Besner and Danny Hogenkamp, the initiative includes a spin‑off dumb.co phone plan costing $24.99 and has run eight cohorts since 2025, attracting hundreds of participants. Alumni report better sleep, reduced social‑media use, and stronger in‑person connections, though many struggle to maintain habits after the program ends. The model blends community support with structured digital‑detox challenges.
Susan McGarvie, Ph.D. outlines a decision framework that helps therapists match emotion‑regulation techniques to the specific emotional moment and intensity. The article distinguishes regulation from coping, distress tolerance, and suppression, and identifies six underlying mechanisms such as attention control and physiological...
Allergen immunotherapy, especially sublingual tablets, is emerging as a near‑curative option for hay fever, training the immune system to tolerate pollen. Clinical trials show up to 85% of patients achieve symptom control after an eight‑to‑16‑week pre‑season regimen, with benefits persisting...
HR software firm Ciphr analyzed 756,000 UK Google searches for “interview questions” in the past year, highlighting widespread candidate anxiety. The most frequent query, “What questions should I ask the interviewer?”, averaged 17,520 monthly searches, underscoring a desire to control...
Adam Phillips’s latest book, The Life You Want, examines how desire, frustration and the tension between novelty and continuity shape our lives. Drawing on Freud’s depth and Richard Rorty’s pragmatism, he argues that therapy should be a listening cure that...
Middle managers are caught between unrealistic strategic goals and limited authority, forcing them to mask contradictions and hide capacity constraints. This isolation, termed Organizational Latchkey Syndrome, erodes psychological safety and turns emotional intelligence into a liability. The article argues that...
AT&T has launched an on‑site therapy benefit at 20 U.S. locations, offering confidential mental‑health sessions to both white‑collar and frontline employees. The program targets rising stress linked to AI disruption, political tension, and job‑security concerns, aiming to help staff manage...
Heart‑rate variability (HRV) measures the time interval between heartbeats and reflects autonomic nervous system balance. Wearable devices such as Apple Watch and Fitbit now provide daily HRV readings using ECG or photoplethysmography. Low HRV can signal stress, poor sleep, illness,...
Physical therapist Marc Monroe argues that hiking alone won’t fully prepare the body for the trail and that targeted strength training is essential. He identifies four primary muscle groups—core, glutes, quads, and lower‑leg muscles—as the foundation for safe, efficient hiking....
Netflix’s new documentary "The Plastic Detox" follows six couples struggling with unexplained infertility as they attempt to eliminate all plastic from their homes. Guided by 89‑year‑old epidemiologist Shanna Swan, the participants replace everyday items with bamboo or paper alternatives and...
Music’s physiological impact on movement makes it a strategic asset for wellness brands, but using commercial tracks without proper rights can trigger costly lawsuits. The article outlines how data‑driven platforms like Tuned Global provide licensed catalogues, analytics and API delivery,...
Asian language speakers with limited English proficiency face major barriers to mental‑health care in the United States. A new cross‑sectional study of 3,847 facilities from 2015‑2024 found that only 5.6 % offered services in an Asian language in 2024, down from...
A nationally representative survey conducted Dec 2023‑Jan 2024 found that 12.1% of U.S. adults have ever used psilocybin, and 26.5% of those users microdosed on their last occasion. Among the 3.1% who used psilocybin in the past year, nearly half (46.9%) reported...
A new review in Frontiers in Nutrition evaluates Rhodiola rosea, Ginkgo biloba and Ashwagandha as potential antidepressant supplements. The authors detail how each botanicals modulates monoaminergic transmission, neurotrophic signaling, HPA‑axis activity, inflammation and mitochondrial health. Preclinical data and early‑phase clinical...
A small hardware gadget called Brick physically locks a smartphone, preventing access to social‑media apps with a single tap. Users say the tangible barrier outperforms software solutions such as Opal, BePresent, and Freedom when trying to curb screen time. The...
A recent JAMA Network Open cohort study examined over 2 million breast‑cancer patients in the National Cancer Database and found that use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is linked to lower overall survival. Patients who combined CAM with standard therapy...
A recent study examined how dual‑task conditions—simultaneously walking and performing a cognitive task—alter gait and postural stability in adults over 65. Participants showed a 15% reduction in walking speed and a 20% increase in stride variability when multitasking. Balance assessments...
Recent research indicates hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can enhance weight loss when combined with tirzepatide and lower osteoporosis risk when started early in menopause. A meta‑review of over one million women found no safety signals, prompting the FDA to drop...
In this special episode, host Peter Atiyah dives deep into obicetrapib, a CETP inhibitor that lowers LDL‑C and ApoB while raising HDL‑C, and examines its renewed promise in cardiovascular disease and potential Alzheimer’s prevention, especially for APOE‑E4 carriers. He outlines...
Effects of Minimally Processed Red Meat within a Plant-Forward Diet on Biomarkers of Physical and Cognitive Aging: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Feeding Trial https://t.co/hpjHcUsbtP https://t.co/Kf2yZhbmVe
In this episode, Mel Robbins tackles the overwhelming feeling of falling behind by introducing a "life admin day"—a dedicated weekday to clear out accumulated errands, bills, calls, and other administrative tasks. She shares a relatable anecdote about swapping batteries between...
In this episode, host Pushkin and psychologist Guy Winch discuss how work can infiltrate every aspect of life, leading to burnout, and share evidence‑based strategies for setting healthier boundaries. They explore the science of stress, emphasizing the difference between threat...
In this episode of Apparently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with school counselor and children's author Jennifer Leichtate about the growing pressure and performance anxiety faced by kids today. Leichtate explains the difference between healthy, motivating anxiety and debilitating anxiety...
The article distills six evidence‑backed strategies for extending healthspan, ranging from dietary composition and the off‑label use of metformin to regular moderate exercise, cognitive challenge, and optimal sleep. It highlights genomic instability as the core driver of aging and notes...
Mattress maker Simmons marked World Sleep Day with a social‑first campaign featuring humor‑laden greeting cards. Created by The Secret Little Agency, the cards encourage sharing on Instagram and include a limited‑time SG$100 discount on Beautyrest Prime and Platinum mattresses. The...
Simon Thuc, HR leader at Indo‑Trans Logistics, urged organisations to treat mental health as a developable capability rather than a problem to fix. He introduced a "4C" mental‑toughness framework—control, challenge, commitment, confidence—to embed resilience into daily work. Thuc highlighted micro‑habits...
A King's College London trial gave 100 of 302 care leavers a one‑off £2,000 cash grant. Over a 12‑month follow‑up, grant recipients were less likely to experience homelessness, arrests or overnight hospital stays and reported higher optimism and wellbeing. Spending...
Low-dose epigallocatechin gallate combined with L-theanine effectively alleviate obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by remodeling gut homeostasis and avoiding its hepatotoxicity https://t.co/rRnmHMr0An https://t.co/8DyZbmkAwg
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Trauma disrupts the brain’s window of tolerance, narrowing the range in which individuals can process emotions without becoming hyper‑ or hypo‑aroused. This dysregulation leads to heightened stress reactivity, fragmented memory recall, and symptoms resembling PTSD. Therapeutic approaches such as EMDR,...
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The article explains anguish as a deep, often prolonged emotional response to grief, loss, trauma, and major life changes. It distinguishes anguish from anxiety by highlighting its greater intensity and lasting impact. Clinical expert Rainier Wells outlines physical, cognitive, and...
Are you working or relaxing this Sunday? 😅 Touch grass. Spend time with your people. Tomorrow it's back to the grind 💙
A new Medicaid study of 5,000 Philadelphia patients shows that daily buprenorphine doses of 17‑24 mg more than double treatment retention, averaging 190 days versus 90 days for doses of 8 mg or less. The analysis also uncovers a racial gap: Black...
Lots of angry people on both sides today. This is not the way to win. Why? Isn’t our anger justified? Yes and no. But that doesn’t matter I’m working on an article to explain anger, it will include instructions on building a...
The piece argues that modern culture idolizes expansion—growth, acquisition, and constant achievement—while marginalizing contraction, the natural slowdown associated with grief, fatigue, and melancholy. It suggests that labeling these periods as "contractions" rather than pathology reduces shame and reveals opportunities for...
Another FINISH LINE where I'm feeling such gratitude for a sport that's given me more than I bargained for, both personally and professionally. A COMMUNITY who cheers for each other's wins, makes people feel less alone and challenges all of...
Some women lose weight while breastfeeding. Most of my mom friends cannot. They hold onto 5 to 15 extra pounds no matter what they do. Then they wean and it falls off almost overnight. This is completely normal. Prolactin, the hormone...
Isaac Health, a virtual memory clinic, unveiled an eight‑week, neurology‑led lifestyle medicine program aimed at reducing dementia risk. The weekly virtual group sessions address sleep, nutrition, physical activity, cognitive engagement, vascular health and stress management, and are offered in individual,...
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Teachers across the United States compiled a list of 18 songs they believe can energize children on the way to school and help them unwind on the ride home. Research shows that upbeat music can boost optimism, focus and motivation,...
The article highlights a paradox where high‑performing professionals appear successful outwardly while silently battling exhaustion, stress, and emotional fatigue. It argues that traits like discipline and relentless drive, while fueling achievements, can also block self‑awareness and recovery. The piece calls...
A recent study in Health Care for Women International found that a strong feminist identity can buffer the negative effects of childhood emotional neglect on women’s romantic conflict resolution. Surveying 328 Chinese female undergraduates in relationships, researchers observed that feminist...
Life taught me that the quality of my life is directly proportional to the amount of bullshit I tolerate. If something drains my energy, and it's within my control to stop it, I do just that. This is why it's so important...
Stop working out because you are insecure in your body. Start working out because you value yourself enough to take care of the body you have.
The post urges creators to "overwhelm the inner critic" by committing to an eight‑hour art sprint. The only requirement is finishing a new piece, regardless of quality, to shift focus from perfection to completion. By removing the pursuit of "great,"...
Your kids don’t just inherit your genetics. They inherit your habits, your excuses, your beliefs, your routine. The best way to parent isn’t to talk, it’s to do. Don’t tell them how they should live, show them.
Your kitchen might already contain a powerful inflammation fighter: turmeric. Used for centuries in traditional medicine, turmeric’s active compound (curcumin) helps support the body’s natural inflammatory response. Adding a pinch to soups, grains, vegetables, or tea is an easy place to...
- fewer heart attacks - less liver disease - less kidney disease - less obstructive sleep apnea - less knee pain in osteoarthritis - improved psoriasis - fewer alcoholic beverages consumed - potentially more years lived
Want to know what REALLY helps anxious teens? Start with empathy and partnership. Full episode here: https://t.co/CztUU1ccSr #TeenAnxiety #FatherDaughter
GLP-1 drugs for extending healthspan? Intriguing but we're a long way off from evidence Discussed at length in Super Agers as a candidate drug beyond lifestyle + factors @TheEconomist gift link https://t.co/A2dpfcnApF https://t.co/3gY8iACeGs
Most everything that increases deep sleep will lessen your REM and vice versa. So do as you will with Pinealon GH secretagogues etc but be aware of this. In any case, cool-cold-warm (subjective bed temps across 6.5-8hrs of sleep) is...
Exercise increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor, supporting brain plasticity. Trends in Neurosciences, 2002. Cotman and Berchtold https://t.co/jux3TwN0fS
