I’m Unhappily Single. Do I Have to Attend My Friend’s Wedding?
Therapist Lori Gottlieb addresses a reader’s dilemma about attending a friend’s wedding that clashes with a long‑standing concert getaway. The writer feels torn between loyalty to the bride, personal guilt, and the emotional strain of being single at a ceremony. Gottlieb suggests reframing the decision by considering how the bride can support the reader’s single‑life challenges, emphasizing honest communication and mutual support. She advises weighing genuine friendship against obligatory attendance and exploring alternative ways to celebrate.
'Why Don't I Feel Bonded to My Baby?' Midwife Says Delayed Bonding Is More Common than Many New Mums Think
New mothers often feel pressure to experience an instant, overwhelming bond with their newborn, yet the NHS reports that delayed bonding is far more common than popular narratives suggest. Mental health midwife Tessa van der Vord explains that hormonal fluctuations, sleep deprivation,...
Why Executives Go to Rehab
Executives operate under relentless pressure, where long hours, travel, and networking often normalize alcohol and stimulant use. The stigma of appearing weak and fear of reputational damage cause many leaders to postpone treatment until addiction or mental‑health issues become severe....
Glenn Mills and Nitro Swimming on Practice Flow, Belonging, and Trust
Glenn Mills hosted a GoSwim Coaches Ed Zoom where Nitro Swimming founder Mike Koleber and staff unpacked their approach to practice flow, swimmer belonging, and coaching clarity. The discussion highlighted Nitro’s habit of capping lanes at six (often four or five...
What Suicidal Thoughts Are Really Trying to Tell You
The piece reframes suicidal thoughts as a communication of unbearable emotional pain rather than a simple risk indicator. It links these thoughts to unresolved trauma, grief, chronic stress, and a life lived in survival mode, arguing that safety protocols must...
Former Footballer to Chair Major Mental Health Charity
Former Premier League defender Clarke Carlisle has been appointed chair of the UK mental‑health charity Mind. Carlisle, who spent 17 years playing for clubs including Sunderland and Preston, has long spoken publicly about his own battles with depression and anxiety....
Living With a Rare Disease: Finding Support When You Have IgA Nephropathy
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a lifelong kidney disease that intertwines physical symptoms with mental stress. Dr. Salem Almaani emphasizes that a robust support system—spanning medical specialists, mental‑health providers, dietitians, and community groups—can lower stress and improve kidney outcomes. Educational resources...
EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Nichols Opens a Wellness Floor, With Pilates, Treatments and Functional Smoothies on Tap
Harvey Nichols has transformed its fourth floor into a full‑service wellness destination, featuring the Pilates in the Clouds studio, a boutique clinic, cryotherapy, IV infusions and a functional‑smoothie bar. The floor showcases athleisure labels such as Vuori, Tala and Adidas,...
Age Well Neighbourhood Initiative to Be Rolled Out to Three More Areas as Singapore Hits Super-Aged Status
Singapore, now classified as super‑aged with over 21% of citizens 65+, is expanding its Age Well Neighbourhood programme to three additional towns—Bedok, Bukit Panjang and Tiong Bahru‑Redhill. The rollout adds senior‑friendly infrastructure, enhanced community health posts, and home personal care that will...
7 Growth Mindset Activities & Exercises That Build Resilience
The article outlines seven practical exercises that help adults cultivate a growth mindset, from taking the first step on a new hobby to maintaining a 21‑day journaling habit. It explains how neuroplasticity proves the brain can keep changing, and it...
Energy Vampires: The Hidden Drain on Leadership Performance
Renée Giarrusso warns that leaders are losing performance to hidden "energy vampires"—people, tasks and environments that sap mental, emotional and physical stamina. She categorises these drains into relationships, situations and personal habits, highlighting unappreciated effort, micromanagement, unrealistic workloads and toxic politics...
Self-Inquiry a "Powerful" Tool for Men's Mental Health and Leadership
Positive psychology specialist Tess Brouwer warns that men’s loneliness is eroding both wellbeing and leadership effectiveness. She cites that leaders are the most isolated workers, struggling to ask for help while expected to have all answers. In Australia, suicide remains...
Why Melatonin Shouldn't Be a Bedtime Go-To for Kids
Melatonin is a popular over‑the‑counter sleep aid for children, but pediatric experts warn it should not be the first solution for most bedtime problems. The supplement mainly shortens sleep onset and is regulated as a dietary product, so purity and...
4 Takeaways From Day One of HD Expo 2026
Day one of HD Expo 2026 underscored a paradigm shift in hospitality design. Panels highlighted wellness as a baseline that now permeates every guest space and even the home, while cinematic choreography is being used to script emotional guest journeys....
Population-Based RCT of a Digital Cognitive-Behavioural Guided Self-Help Intervention for Anxiety, Depression and Eating Disorders in College Students
A population‑based randomized controlled trial evaluated a digital cognitive‑behavioral therapy (CBT) guided self‑help program targeting anxiety, depression, and eating disorders among U.S. college students. The study screened over 26,000 students across 26 cohorts, enrolling 4,500 participants who received weekly coach‑supported...
Stable Depression Subtypes Identified Using Functional Connectome Normative Deviation Models and Their Response to rTMS
Researchers applied functional connectome normative deviation models to a large cohort of patients with major depressive disorder, uncovering three stable neurobiological subtypes. Each subtype displayed distinct patterns of network hyper‑ or hypoconnectivity, particularly within the default mode and frontoparietal circuits....
ACF and GCI’s Suicide Prevention Fund
The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) and GCI have opened applications for their annual Suicide Prevention Fund, with a deadline of June 15 at 5 pm. Grants of $1,000 to $15,000 are available for projects that begin after the award is issued,...
How These Schools Doubled Teacher Planning Time
Alliance College‑Ready Public Schools piloted a schedule redesign at four charter schools, doubling in‑day teacher planning time to 8‑12 hours per week without cutting instructional minutes. The change eliminated supervision duties and reduced departmental meetings, giving teachers two dedicated planning...
Looking After Researchers Themselves Is a Blind Spot in University Research Ethics
University research ethics focus on participant protection while overlooking the mental health of researchers who engage with traumatic narratives. Qualitative scholars experience vicarious trauma—insomnia, intrusive memories, and anxiety—yet institutional support is scarce. The article highlights the Vicarious Trauma Reflexive Sequence...
Chatbots Need Guardrails to Prevent Delusions and Psychosis
Chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude, and specialized AI companions are increasingly used for friendship, therapy, and romance, but research links them to amplified delusions and even suicides among vulnerable users. Clinicians and computer scientists propose four guardrails—clear identity reminders, distress...
Taking a Break From Social Media Does Not Improve Mental Health, Mass Data Review Finds
A systematic review and meta‑analysis of ten experiments involving 4,674 adults found that voluntarily abstaining from social‑media platforms does not produce statistically significant changes in positive affect, negative affect, or overall life satisfaction. The studies examined detox periods ranging from...
James Loehr, Sports Psychology Pioneer, Dies at 83
James Loehr, a pioneering sports psychologist, died at 83 on April 20 in Golden, Colorado. In the late 1970s he introduced mental‑training concepts to U.S. athletes when the discipline was virtually unknown stateside. Over four decades he coached champions in golf,...
Study Finds School Phone Bans Boost Student Wellness, Not Grades
A new working paper analyzing 40,500 schools from 2019 to 2026 finds that mandatory phone bans boost students' self‑reported mental wellness but have little effect on academic performance. The study shows a 30% drop in on‑site phone pings and an...
Our Mental Health Crisis: RFK Jr. Faces Psychiatric Over-Prescribing
On May 4, 2026 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance urging clinicians to treat mental‑health conditions and substance‑use disorders with a broader toolkit beyond medication. The directive highlights the growing problem of psychiatric overprescribing, especially among children,...
Want to Feel Fuller Longer? Start With These 6 Protein Powders
The article reviews six top‑rated protein powders that can help consumers feel fuller longer and support weight‑loss goals. It highlights Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard whey as the overall winner, alongside standout options for whey, casein‑whey blends, plant‑based, snack‑shake, and collagen...
Is Doctor-Prescribed Travel the Future of Wellness? Sweden Thinks So
Sweden has rolled out a doctor‑prescribed wellness travel initiative, marketing its saunas, nature and summer light therapy as mental‑health treatments. The campaign taps into the booming global wellness tourism market, which is increasingly focused on mental‑health outcomes. Experts argue that...
5 Key Takeaways From Spring 2026 Military Wellness Symposium
The fourth Military Wellness Symposium convened at Stars & Stripes in Washington, D.C., gathering senior military editors, researchers, and sports officials to discuss fitness as a national security priority. Key sessions highlighted sleep’s impact on performance, the unregulated supplement market...
MIT BrainTrust Supports Neighbors Living with Brain Injuries
MIT’s BrainTrust club, active since 1998, pairs students with Boston-area individuals living with brain injuries through a structured buddy program. Members also volunteer in nursing homes and hospice settings, collaborating with the third‑party organization Compassus and receiving transportation funding from...
A VO2 Max Test Can Reveal Your Untapped Potential. But When You Take It Is the Secret to Training Smarter.
A VO₂ max test provides a precise snapshot of an athlete’s cardiorespiratory capacity, informing personalized heart‑rate zones and training intensity. Experts recommend conducting the test at the very start of a training block to set a baseline, then retesting about...
11 Kettlebell Exercises to Level-Up Your Workouts, Approved by Experts
Fitness experts from Equinox, Motion Training and independent coaches outline eleven kettlebell moves that can replace or supplement traditional dumbbell routines. The list ranges from mobility‑heavy Turkish get‑ups to power‑focused swings, thrusters and farmer’s walks, each paired with rep schemes...
Study Finds Patients Willing to Use Lower-Cost Treatments to Keep Weight Off, Allowing More Access to GLP-1s
A University of Michigan College of Pharmacy study of more than 700 U.S. adults with obesity found that over 80% support insurer strategies that cover full‑dose GLP‑1 injections during the active weight‑loss phase and then transition patients to lower‑cost maintenance...
Metafare Secures $1 Million to Scale Virtual Wellness Solutions
Saudi health‑tech startup Metafare announced a $1 million seed round led by Harmonics Ventures and family offices. The funding will accelerate development of its AI‑driven, VR‑based virtual wellness platform and fund expansion across Saudi Arabia and later the Gulf. Since its...
Talkspace Expands U.S. Navy Mental Health Partnership to 13 Bases
Talkspace is extending its mental‑health partnership with the U.S. Navy to 13 installations, adding the Talkspace Go self‑paced app to the benefits of more than 40,000 sailors and their families. The service provides virtual therapy for a wide range of...
Conversational AI Shows Promise in Easing Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression
A randomized trial of 995 Israeli university students found that a conversational AI mental‑health app, Kai, produced greater reductions in anxiety and depression than traditional face‑to‑face group therapy and a wait‑list control over a 12‑week period. The AI group also...
The Attention-Span Panic
The Atlantic essay argues that America’s anxiety over shrinking attention spans reflects a broader shift from "deep" to "hyper" attention, a change accelerated by smartphones and social‑media platforms. Neuroscientists note that sustained focus consumes significant brain glucose, and rapid task‑switching...
These Glute Exercises for Knee Pain Keep You Running Strong
Nearly half of U.S. runners report injury each year, and knee problems account for 27% of those cases. Experts say weak glutes shift load to the quads, heightening knee stress. A five‑exercise glute circuit—standing kickback, hip abduction, donkey kick, lateral...
How to Thrive in Cybersecurity Without Burning Out
Taylor Kelley, Business Development Director at GDIT, discussed how cybersecurity professionals can thrive without burning out. She highlighted the challenges of imposter syndrome, gender bias, and the pressure of high‑stakes tech roles, especially for working parents. Kelley offered practical tactics...
IV Ketamine Shows Rapid Benefits for Suicide Risk, Depression in Major Depressive Episodes
A new meta‑analysis of 26 randomized trials involving 1,166 patients shows that intravenous ketamine rapidly alleviates both suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms in major depressive episodes. Single infusions cut suicidal scores by an SMD of –0.69 within 24 hours and depressive...
‘You Just Stuffed It Down’: First Responders, Dispatchers Confront Mental Health Crisis
First responders and 911 dispatchers are confronting a growing mental‑health crisis as repeated exposure to trauma fuels PTSD, depression, and anxiety. State and local officials are rolling out new resources—therapy dogs, peer‑to‑peer hotlines, anonymous apps, and dedicated funding—to lower stigma...
Here’s What It Actually Means to Be Overstimulated—And How to Fight It, According to Experts
Experts clarify overstimulation—a sensory overload that triggers hyperarousal, fatigue, and anxiety—by describing how the brain’s thalamic filter falters under excessive input. Neuroscientist Lila Landowski, neuropsychologist Heidi Bender, and psychiatrist Sasha Hamdani note that neurodivergent individuals and highly sensitive people experience...
Novel Psychedelic Compound 25C-NBF Shows Rapid Antidepressant Effects without Addictive Traits
Researchers reported that the synthetic psychedelic 25C‑NBF rapidly induces dendritic growth and reverses depressive behaviors in male rodents after a single dose. The compound binds tightly to the serotonin 5‑HT2A receptor while showing minimal activity at 5‑HT2B, reducing heart‑valve risk....
How to Stop Blaming Yourself When Your Partner Is Abusive
The article explains how victims of emotional abuse often internalize blame, leading to low self‑esteem, anxiety, and depression. It outlines three common self‑condemning thoughts and offers a free‑will perspective that shifts responsibility back to the abusive partner. Practical counter‑statements and...
A Short, Daily Bike Ride Is Good for Your Health and Your Weight
A short daily bike ride—30 to 45 minutes—triggers metabolic changes that keep fat‑burning enzymes active for up to 30 hours, raising basal metabolic rate and supporting steady weight loss. Regular cycling also cuts heart disease risk, with as little as...
How Self-Awareness Makes Every Habit Easier
Self‑awareness is a rare skill—only about 12% of people truly possess it despite 95% believing they do. The article explains how genuine self‑awareness, not rumination or narcissism, lets individuals observe thoughts, feelings, and actions non‑judgmentally, which in turn fuels habit...
Healthy Ageing Beyond the Wrinkle: 4 Big Opportunities in Food and Drink
The healthy ageing trend is moving from beauty products into mainstream food and drink, driven by an aging population and rising chronic‑disease awareness. Nestlé’s launch of a longevity‑focused drinks line targets a projected $43.1 bn (≈ $39.5 bn) elderly nutrition market by 2032....
Want to Live a Little Longer? A Huge New Harvard Study Says You Should Make This Tweak to Your Exercise...
A new Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analysis of 30 years of health data from more than 100,000 adults finds that people who engage in a wider range of physical activities enjoy a 19% lower risk of death....
There Are 6 Types of Stretches. Here’s How They Benefit Your Body.
Flexibility is emerging as a longevity factor, prompting fitness enthusiasts to pair stretching with strength and cardio. The article outlines six stretch categories—dynamic, static, active, passive, isometric, and PNF—detailing how each improves joint mobility, muscle control, or connective‑tissue health. Expert...
Intermittent Fasting Can Help You Lose Weight, But Science Says Not For the Reason You Might Think
Intermittent fasting (IF) does produce weight loss, but not because it flips a metabolic switch. A meta‑analysis by the College of Family Physicians of Canada shows the effect stems from an inadvertent calorie reduction when eating windows are narrowed. A...
Streetfront Alternative Students Take Unique Path to BMO Vancouver Marathon
Streetfront Alternative, an East Vancouver program for Grades 8‑10 students who struggle in conventional schools, uses running and outdoor activities to rebuild confidence and structure. The initiative, led by veteran educator Trevor Stokes, has partnered with the BMO Vancouver Marathon for...
How Valvoline Is Driving Mental Health Support with Ronald McDonald House
Valvoline Inc. pledged $750,000 over three years to fund behavioral‑health services at Ronald McDonald House, directing $25,000 each year to ten chapters for counseling, therapy and crisis care. The partnership also launches a store‑wide donation drive through May 31, allowing customers to add...