Know What's Happening in Wellness
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 Institute (GWI) announced that the United States wellness economy has reached $2.1 trillion, representing 7.33% of national GDP. The market grew at a 7.9% annual rate from 2019‑2024, with per‑capita spending surpassing $6,300. The data underscores the U.S. as the dominant force in the global wellness landscape.
When I was struggling to get my period back, I was sleeping 5-6 hours a night and thought that was fine. I was wrong. Your body does a lot of its hormonal work while you sleep. Growth hormone is released primarily...
The American Heart Association today released its 2026 Dietary Guidance, presenting nine science‑backed eating rules aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. The guidance stresses plant‑forward meals, limits on sugar, salt and ultra‑processed foods, and lifelong adoption from prenatal...
Tom Kinsey and Dayle Hallam, two fathers in Dubai, have launched Menathon, a free male‑only fitness collective that blends running, workouts and mental‑health support. The initiative stems from their own battles with post‑natal depression and substance abuse, and aims to...
New York's wellness crowd is stepping back from relentless self‑optimization, embracing practices that prioritize nervous‑system regulation, emotional repair and pleasure. The shift, highlighted in the Global Wellness Summit’s 2026 Future of Wellness report, marks a cultural pivot away from metric‑driven...
Athlete mothers are bringing marathon energy gels into the delivery room, treating labor as an endurance event. Obstetricians confirm gels are safe as clear liquids, provided they contain no caffeine. Several runners, including Braden Oliver's wife and triathlete Alex Moler,...
The article revives the 1996 Yoga Journal guide to Ujjayi breath, a diaphragmatic breathing technique that synchronizes hand movements with inhalations and exhalations. It explains the anatomical role of the diaphragm, the symbolic "silent prayer" mantra, and detailed step‑by‑step instructions...
The Hotel Monroe in Monroe, Louisiana has been certified by the Gluten‑Free Food Program as the United States' first fully gluten‑free, full‑service hotel. The certification, backed by the National Celiac Association, covers every dining venue and guest room, marking a...
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Hard Hat Courage program has teamed with the North America Building Trades Union (NABTU) and safety research firm CPWR to embed mental‑health and suicide‑prevention standards across construction sites. Backed by a $7 million Bechtel donation, the initiative...
If you want to protect your inner peace, let people be wrong. Especially if it’s about something minor.
If you have epsom salts, you don’t need to spend money on a magnesium spray. Just put a few scoops of your epsom salt in a spray bottle, add water, shake shake shake and voila….magnesium spray. I get leg cramps...
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, a holistic dentist, explains how oral health—particularly mercury‑containing fillings, hidden infections, and airway obstruction—can drive inflammation and compromise sleep quality, leading to issues like bruxism and sleep apnea. She shares her personal journey from...
Love this unique spin. People doing much more experimentation this past year on slight rotation, abduction, and abduction during hip extension exercises.
Therapists outline 37 specific phrases that can defuse heated arguments, emphasizing the importance of timing and tone. They advise recognizing bodily cues—tight chest, sharp voice—as early warnings and deliberately slowing speech and breathing. The guidance stresses empathy‑driven language that signals...
Many people understand boundaries intellectually, but when it comes to parents and siblings, old roles, expectations, and family history can make it incredibly hard to actually speak up or change the dynamic. https://open.substack.com/pub/nedratawwab/p/breaking-the-family-pattern?r=1t2l0o&utm_medium=ios
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Parents who stay calm during a child’s meltdown create a sense of safety and model effective emotional regulation. Therapists explain that a parent’s amygdala spikes while the prefrontal cortex may go offline, prompting fight‑or‑flight responses. Simple tools—deep breathing, soft speech,...
Shawn Davis, MD, argues that adiposity—actual body fat—offers a more precise gauge of metabolic risk than the traditional body mass index (BMI). She notes that targeting a modest 5%‑15% reduction in adiposity can markedly improve hypertension, dyslipidemia, and sleep apnea,...
Newborns do not need developmental toys. They just need your face, your voice, and your attention. You can buy every toy on the market and your baby will still prefer staring at your face. Your face moves, changes expression, makes sound,...
Wearables (can) help with that eternal question... "I feel kinda tired today. Am I really tired, or am I just being a 🐱?" That question is a very stressful question for athletes. It can rattle around in your head for days. And...
At 54, Kelly Gahr transformed her health using the Wonder Women Official virtual program, which blends macro‑based nutrition, mindset coaching, and resistance training. After a sedentary pandemic period, she committed to daily cardio and five‑day‑a‑week strength sessions, gaining visible muscle...
@lavierapide offers a “Prends soin de toi” (take care of yourself) tattoo at @rayonnoirparis as part of a mental health project with stopsuicide.ch — the tattoo is free, but you can donate whatever you can to the organisation. Oh and...
A widely used medication has demonstrated effectiveness across a range of substance addictions, from alcohol to cocaine. Preliminary observations suggest the drug reduces cravings and relapse risk for multiple dependencies. Researchers highlight the potential of a single pharmacological agent to...
Researchers identified a distinct form of mind wandering called "body wandering," where thoughts drift toward internal sensations such as heartbeat or breath. In an MRI study of 536 participants, body wandering showed a unique neural signature separate from traditional cognitive...
Researchers at the University of Turku analyzed 172,000 Finnish children and found that those with two immigrant parents are 60% less likely to receive treatment for anxiety and depression, while children with an immigrant father and Finnish mother are up...
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Attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) profoundly reshapes marital dynamics, leading to chronic nagging, uneven household responsibilities, and a parent‑child role split. Couples report frequent arguments, emotional disengagement, and a breakdown in sexual intimacy, with divorce rates nearly twice those of non‑ADHD marriages....
WELL Health Technologies has struck a strategic partnership with AI‑leader AliveCor to embed Canadian‑licensed cardiologists into the Kardia platform. The service promises clinician‑reviewed ECG results within 24 hours, targeting a 53% rise in elective cardiology wait times and an average...
The article argues that chronic insomnia stems from trying to force sleep, which raises cognitive arousal, and proposes a permissive approach that treats sleep as an allowed state. It outlines a five‑point framework—circadian alignment, sleep pressure, environmental setup, stimulus control,...
A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google responsible for a young woman's addiction to Instagram and YouTube, awarding $6 million in damages and apportioning 70% of liability to Meta and 30% to Google. The verdict, the first of its kind...
Emily Austin’s *Living for Pleasure* reinterprets Epicurus, arguing that true pleasure is the absence of anxiety rather than sensory excess. The book outlines four core principles: ataraxia as the ultimate pleasure, sorting desires into natural, extravagant, and corrosive categories, the...
I had to check myself…being right doesn’t mean much if how you handle being hurt pushes away everything that matters.
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Friends moving away can spark loss, grief, and anxiety, but maintaining a supportive connection mitigates stress. Research shows close friendships reduce cortisol and bolster resilience, especially for vulnerable youth. Practical strategies—acknowledging feelings, celebrating the transition, and using regular video calls...
As part of this week’s Apple 50 package, today’s Optimizer is all about how the Apple Watch shaped so much of modern health tech — and in some ways, stands in opposition to where wellness trends are headed. https://www.theverge.com/column/906391/apple-watch-optimizer-apple-50-health-tech-wearables
What’s the last thing you said to your child… that turned out to feel healing to your inner child? I’ll go first.
April marks Autism Acceptance Month, prompting families to confront new autism diagnoses. Acorn Health’s executive vice president Krista Orellana outlines five practical steps for parents, from emotional processing to securing insurance‑covered services. The guidance emphasizes early, evidence‑based ABA therapy as...
Walking & Running aren't separate activities. They lie on a continuum: 🚶♂️ 🏃♂️ You have all points on the range at your disposal... You can go... - All walking - A walk with 30s jog every 5 min. - A jog with walk breaks when...
Your body already does what psychedelics do. Every day, your circadian system runs a death-rebirth cycle using serotonin, melatonin, cortisol, and endocannabinoids. You're vulnerable to addiction and other mental health disorders when that cycle breaks. Recovery starts with restoring it:🧵
Kevin Bailey, CEO of Dreamfuel, teaches executives to boost performance by managing their nervous system rather than merely coaching behavior. He outlines a "performance chain" where physiology influences emotions, cognition, and ultimately results, and introduces a four‑state model—flight, freeze, fight,...
For a long time, I thrived in being someone people could rely on. Because it meant I was capable, reliable and trustworthy. Being needed and relied upon made me feel important, like I was useful and nice. But, nice‑ness isn't always kindness. Because,...
London Marathon training threw me a curveball this week. Starting taper early. Adjusting goals. Hoping to heal up in the next few weeks.
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Parents are increasingly alert to subtle signs that their children are feeling peer pressure, from school avoidance to sudden mood changes. Research shows low self‑concept and gender‑specific pressures heighten susceptibility, while positive peer influence can improve grades and confidence. Experts...
Low back pain | mobility routine 4 exercises that help take pressure off your lower back, improve hip mobility, activate your glutes and strengthen your core If your hips are stiff and your core isn’t doing its job, your lower back has...
The blog post humorously credits U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins – alongside Dr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – for guiding shoppers through increasingly crowded grocery aisles filled with novel snack options. It notes a surge in indulgent products such as...
The episode "The Tyranny of Hope" explores how the modern concept of happiness has shifted from a medieval notion of luck to a compulsory, market‑driven performance. It argues that a multi‑billion‑dollar industry of algorithms, advertisers, and self‑help gurus coerces individuals...
I’m a neurodivergent health research advisor and used to struggle with stress & binge eating. It took me almost 10 years to beat it and I'm gonna tell you how in 2 min. Here’s how I stopped stress eating without relying on...
It’s not delayed gratification, it’s future suffering prevention. Every choice has an immediate pain/pleasure impact and a long-term pain/pleasure impact. If you can simply hold the present and future implications of any decision in your mind at the same time, making the...
Feeling tense? Use your breath to shift your stress response. Slow it down. Make it deep. Breathe from your lower abdomen. This is a very grounding and relaxing practice. The key is to center your attention down into the body;...
@drlisamariebobby interviewed me for her podcast #LoveHappinessAndSuccess and asked how we can stop ruminating about work after work. https://t.co/ZnZs8XfoHS
Your future self is watching you right now. • Waiting • Making excuses • Choosing comfort • Waiting for it to be "perfect" Wondering why you're punishing them
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