Creatine Shows Synergy With Exercise in Older Adults
Researchers in Spain examined whether creatine supplementation enhances high‑load, velocity‑intentional resistance training (HL‑VIRT) in adults around age 68. Over 16 weeks, participants who combined creatine with either elastic‑band or aquatic power training showed larger increases in brain‑derived neurotrophic factor, greater reductions in oxidative stress and inflammation, and superior strength and functional gains compared with training alone. Creatine amplified the antioxidant response and improved agility, though it did not add cognitive benefits beyond exercise. The study’s uneven group sizes and modest 3‑gram daily dose limit broader conclusions.
Can the 988 Crisis Lifeline Keep Up With Demand Amid Ongoing Staffing Shortages?
The national 988 suicide‑prevention Lifeline has logged more than 18 million calls since its July 2022 launch, a volume that has nearly doubled and contributed to an 11 % decline in youth suicides. A new JAMA Network Open study of 159 crisis centers...
The Personality Trait Linked To Longer Life (M)
A recent study identifies conscientiousness as the personality trait most strongly linked to a longer lifespan, with high scorers living up to 10% longer than their peers. The researchers analyzed longitudinal data from more than 10,000 adults across several decades....
Five Ways to Integrate Mental Health Into Construction Safety Protocols
Construction firms have dramatically lowered physical injuries by embedding safety into systematic processes, yet mental health remains largely excluded. The article argues that mental‑health issues directly impair attention, judgment and risk tolerance, creating hidden safety hazards on job sites. It...
PPD Makes Bonding Harder Than You Expect
Post‑partum depression (PPD) affects roughly one in eight new mothers in the United States and often makes bonding with a newborn feel unusually distant or flat. Therapists identify five core drivers: emotional blunting, abrupt hormonal shifts—especially reduced oxytocin—heightened anxiety, overwhelming...
When PPD Shows Up As Rage Instead Of Tears
Post‑partum depression (PPD) often manifests as intense anger rather than sadness, a symptom that current screening tools frequently overlook. Experts note that roughly half of PPD cases include irritability or rage, yet the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale asks only one...
Why “Just Ask For Help” Is Terrible Advice For Moms With PPD
The article argues that telling postpartum‑depressed mothers to “just ask for help” is ineffective and often harmful. It explains how PPD’s symptoms—fatigue, shame, low mood—create internal barriers that make even simple requests feel impossible. A recent study highlights overlapping psychological...
Netherlands Updates National Food Guidelines to Cut Meat and Dairy, Boost Legumes
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre has revised its national food guide, the Schijf van Vijf, boosting the weekly legume target to 250 g and cutting meat limits to 300 g per week (red meat capped at 100 g) while halving the daily cheese recommendation...
People Who Find Small Talk Exhausting May Not Necessarily Be Introverted — some Simply Find the Performance of Pleasantness More...
The article argues that exhaustion from small talk often stems from the performance of pleasantness, not introversion. It distinguishes authentic, brief exchanges that feel energizing from scripted, prolonged pleasantries that require constant self‑monitoring. The author explains why this “performed” interaction...
HHS Unveils Plan To Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing, Encourage Tapering
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a coordinated plan to curb the overprescribing of psychiatric medications and promote safe tapering for patients. The initiative brings together the Administration for Children and Families, the Centers for Medicare &...
Former IndyCar Driver Sam Schmidt On The Power Of Purpose
Former IndyCar champion Sam Schmidt explains how a defined purpose transformed his post‑racing ventures. He details the shift from pure competition to purpose‑driven leadership at Schmidt Peterson Motorsports and his venture‑building portfolio. By embedding purpose into hiring, sponsorship negotiations, and...
What Does It Mean to Say You’re ‘Ugly’?
Stephanie Fairyington’s new book *Ugly: A Letter to My Daughter* explores her lifelong struggle with body dysmorphia, the legacy of beauty standards rooted in the white slave trade, and the ways those ideals shape parenting. The memoir blends personal anecdotes—such...
You Don’t Have to Ride Every Day to Lose Weight. This Approach Is So Much Simpler.
Hearst’s Enthusiast & Wellness Group launched a new Cycling for Weight Loss program aimed at beginners seeking sustainable weight‑loss through consistent riding. The six‑week plan starts with 1‑3 weekly sessions of 40 minutes and introduces Zone 2 rides of 30‑45 minutes...
4 Ways AI Makes Mindfulness Matter More
The article argues that AI intensifies four threats to human well‑being: attention exploitation, loss of presence, erosion of liberty, and superficial compassion. AI’s personalized hooks hijack attention before we choose it, while always‑on agents push perpetual multitasking. The author warns...
Clark University Students Produce Video Games that Reduce Social Isolation for People with Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Clark University’s Becker School of Design & Technology partnered with the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance to develop multiplayer video games that address social isolation for people living with schizophrenia and psychosis. Eighty students formed ten‑person teams, created prototypes, and...
6 Transformative Benefits of Bike Riding
Daily bike riding delivers a blend of environmental, health, and productivity gains. A 20‑minute commute can satisfy the Physical Activity Guidelines, cut carbon emissions, and lower oil use, while research links cycling to reduced cancer, cardiovascular disease, and mortality risk....
'I Coach Them, I Treat Them, I Listen to Them: The Multifaceted Role of the Coach - a Qualitative Study...
A qualitative study of 16 elite‑sport stakeholders in Senegal reveals that injury prevention is largely informal and driven by coaches, who also assume medical, educational and emotional duties due to absent multidisciplinary systems. Financial constraints, logistical hurdles, cultural norms and...
Improving Social Support Among Sports Medicine Practitioners: A Call to Action
A new editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine highlights the growing mental‑health crisis among sports medicine practitioners, noting that roughly one‑third have sought psychological treatment. The authors cite research linking burnout to inadequate social support and argue that...
From Research to Practice: Barriers to Implementation of Psychologically Informed Practice in the Sports Setting
The British Journal of Sports Medicine article highlights psychologically informed practice (PiP) as a whole‑person approach that improves rehabilitation outcomes but remains underused in sports settings. While most evidence stems from non‑sport populations, the authors argue that system‑level barriers—such as...
Stay in Play: A FIFA Decision Aid for Football Participation During Pregnancy
The British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study describing FIFA’s new “Stay in Play During Pregnancy” decision aid, designed to guide amateur and professional female footballers and their multidisciplinary teams on safe participation throughout pregnancy. The aid, built using...
Mental Health Lead: Towards a New Role Within the Athlete Support Team?
Athlete support teams are increasingly adding a dedicated Mental Health Lead (MHL) to coordinate mental‑health initiatives across high‑performance sport. The role, now mandated in leagues such as the NBA and advocated by the Australian Football League and Cricket Australia, oversees...
Impact of Physical Activity Patterns on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Adults with Hypertension
A UK Biobank analysis of 38,960 adults with hypertension followed for an average of 7.9 years found that both short (≤3 min) and long (>5 min) bouts of moderate‑intensity activity reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Short bouts of...
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re Reading About RFK Jr. Targeting Antidepressants, J&J Pushing an IBD Drug, and More
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new HHS initiative aimed at curbing the widespread prescription of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which currently treat roughly 16.7% of American adults. The plan introduces clinician training,...
Eight Sleep's New Pregnancy Mode Adjusts Your Bed Temperature So You Don't Have To
Eight Sleep has introduced Pregnancy Mode, an AI‑driven feature that automatically tweaks the Pod smart mattress temperature to match the shifting thermal needs of pregnant and postpartum users. The system leverages each user’s pre‑pregnancy baseline, menstrual data and due date...
How to Find the Right Therapist: Brooke Pomerantz on Starting Therapy, Feeling Safe, and Finding the Right Fit
Licensed clinical social worker Brooke Pomerantz, in private practice since 2007, emphasizes that starting therapy often feels vulnerable but can be a catalyst for growth. She advises clients to name their anxiety, move at a pace that feels safe, and...
A Physical Therapist Guides Triathletes in Fixing Swim Breathing Problems
A physical therapist outlines five self‑assessment drills that triathletes can use to identify and correct mobility restrictions that impair swim breathing. The guide highlights limited thoracic rotation, thoracic extension, tight pecs, reduced lat/shoulder flexion, and poor cervical rotation as common...
This 5-Minute Fold Will Train Your Brain to Stay in the “Pain Cave”
The article introduces the five‑minute Caterpillar pose, a yin‑yoga forward fold designed to train athletes’ brains to tolerate discomfort, likening the experience to the final miles of a triathlon run. By holding the stretch for three to five minutes, practitioners...
Benefit Brokers Consider Efficacy of Medical Cannabis
Benefit brokers are evaluating employer reimbursement of medical cannabis as a new health‑benefit option. Platforms such as EM2P2 already provide $100‑$175 per month stipends to cover physician‑authorized cannabis purchases. The recent federal downgrade of cannabis to Schedule III and HHS’s wellness...
AMA Presses Congress for Guardrails on AI Mental Health Chatbots
The American Medical Association (AMA) has written to congressional AI and digital‑health caucuses urging stronger federal safeguards for artificial‑intelligence‑driven mental‑health chatbots. The AMA warns that the rapid deployment of these tools is outpacing existing patient‑protection frameworks, creating risks of misdiagnosis,...
Sleep Apnea, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Linked in Football Players
A new analysis of the Football Players Health Study found that roughly 69% of former professional football players likely have obstructive sleep apnea, yet only about one‑third have a formal diagnosis. Those with diagnosed but untreated sleep apnea exhibited the...
The End of the ‘Always Available’ Professional
Professionals across sectors are feeling burnout from the pressure to answer every message instantly. Experts argue that the problem stems from uncertainty, not true urgency, and recommend replacing constant responsiveness with predictable communication patterns. By establishing regular update windows, clear...
Overlooked Tool to Help with Mental Well-Being | 2-Minute Video
HRMorning’s 3‑Point episode highlights an often‑overlooked resource for employee mental‑well‑being: existing productivity tools such as time‑tracking data. Hannah Yardley of Achievers explains that managers can reinterpret drops in productivity as possible burnout signals, allowing faster intervention. The approach centers on...
Goafest Returns with Second Edition of Advertising Plays for 2026
Goafest is launching the second edition of Advertising Plays, a three‑day sports and wellness program for advertising, media and marketing professionals. Held May 20‑22, 2026 at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, the event features inter‑agency tournaments such as table tennis and...
How To Reset Your Appetite: A Nutritionist’s Guide
Nutritionist Dr. Federica Amati explains that appetite is governed by satiety signals linking the gut, brain, hormones and microbiome. Whole, fiber‑rich plant foods trigger hormones like GLP‑1 and short‑chain fatty acids that tell the brain you’re full. Modern processed meals...
I Have Terrible Allergies. These Products Are Helping Me Survive This Spring
CNET writer Anna Gragert credits a spring‑survival kit of indoor‑air devices for eliminating her allergy flare‑ups. She runs two air purifiers (Oransi Mod and Airthings Renew) continuously, pairs them with Airthings View Plus and Wave Enhance monitors, and uses an Ecovacs Deebot...
How to Bring up Pet Peeves in Your Relationship
Every long‑term partnership encounters minor irritations that can snowball into resentment if left unchecked. Relationship experts explain that these pet peeves often mask deeper questions about respect, needs, and emotional safety. By using Gottman‑based techniques—soft start‑ups, timing, and curiosity—couples can...
Are Some Processed Foods Worse Than Others? Dietitians Explain How to Tell the Difference
The article clarifies that not all processed foods are unhealthy, distinguishing minimally and moderately processed items from ultra‑processed products. Dietitians advise checking ingredient length, added sugar (≤5% DV), sodium (<140 mg per serving), and the presence of protein, fiber, and key...
5 Ways High-Performing Teams Stay Calm when Everything’s on Fire
When markets swing and workloads explode, most teams double down on meetings, longer hours, and frantic updates, mistaking activity for control. High‑performing teams break this cycle by embedding repeatable habits that cut through chaos. The first habit is establishing a...
Is Self-Tanner Bad for You?
Self‑tanning products, driven by the active ingredient dihydroxyacetone (DHA), have surged in popularity as a UV‑free alternative to traditional tanning. A market‑research firm projects U.S. self‑tanner revenues to grow roughly 44 % between 2021 and 2030. Dermatologists agree sunless tanning is...
Functional Nutrition Tips for Maintaining Optimal Cellular Health in 2026
The Healthcare Guys’ 2026 guide outlines functional‑nutrition strategies that directly support cellular health, the foundation of energy, immunity and cognition. It identifies key nutrients—phospholipids, omega‑3s, magnesium, B‑vitamins, CoQ10 and antioxidants—that modern, calorie‑dense diets often lack. The article recommends whole‑food sources,...
How to Sleep After Varicose Vein Surgery: A Complete Guide to Comfortable Recovery and Better Healing
Recovering from varicose vein surgery hinges on quality sleep, which reduces swelling, improves circulation, and accelerates tissue repair. Doctors advise patients to lie on their backs with legs elevated 6‑12 inches above heart level, using pillows or a wedge for...
Croma Bets on Health-Tech Push, Brings in Smart Rings, Partners Oura
India’s leading electronics retailer Croma, part of the Tata Group, announced a strategic push into health‑tech, adding smart rings to its portfolio and formalising a partnership with Finnish wellness brand Oura. The retailer aims to offer advanced wearables that provide...
10 Practical Ways Healthcare Leaders Can Reduce Staff Burnout
Physician burnout remains high, with 43.2% reporting symptoms in 2025, a modest improvement from 53% in 2024. The article frames burnout as a financial risk, linking turnover to higher travel‑staff costs, lower patient scores, and shrinking margins. It offers a...
Man Destined for Alzheimer's May Have Been Saved by Accidental Therapy
A U.S. mechanic with a hereditary Presenilin 2 mutation, which normally guarantees early‑onset Alzheimer’s, has so far avoided the disease. Researchers suspect his inadvertent exposure to extreme heat in ship engine rooms may have triggered protective biological responses. The case aligns...
Man Destined to Get Alzheimer’s Saved by Accidental Heat Therapy
Doug Whitney, who carries the high‑risk Presenilin 2 mutation that typically triggers early‑onset Alzheimer’s in the late 40s, has remained symptom‑free into his 50s. Researchers suspect his prolonged exposure to extreme heat while working as a ship‑engine mechanic provided an accidental...
‘Keto Flu’: What It Is and How To Manage It
The ketogenic diet forces the body into ketosis, but the transition often triggers a short‑term cluster of symptoms called keto flu. These symptoms—ranging from fatigue and headache to brain fog and muscle cramps—typically emerge 2‑7 days after carbohydrate restriction and...
Taking GLP-1s? Make Sure You Exercise
GLP‑1 drugs such as semaglutide and Wegovy accelerate weight loss but can also erode muscle if not paired with exercise. Endocrinologist Dr. Anira Iqbal advises a mixed routine of strength, aerobic, plyometric and flexibility work to protect lean tissue and boost...
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7 Most Hydrating Teas to Drink All Summer Long, According to Nutrition Experts
As summer temperatures rise, nutrition experts highlight seven teas that can meaningfully contribute to daily hydration. Iced black tea, despite its modest 50 mg caffeine content, still delivers net fluid gain when consumed unsweetened. Herbal options such as hibiscus, rooibos, lemon...
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The #1 Tea to Reduce Bloating and Inflammation, According to Health Experts
Health experts highlight dandelion tea as the top herbal remedy for bloating and inflammation. The tea’s natural diuretic action helps flush excess water caused by high sodium intake, while its antioxidant‑rich profile supports liver function and reduces oxidative stress. Researchers...
Dignified Food for Seniors: Closing Gaps in an Ageing World
Singapore’s Institute of Technology (SIT) has unveiled MAKANsoft, a halal‑certified food texturant that reshapes puréed dishes into familiar forms while meeting IDDSI Levels 4‑5. The innovation tackles choking risks and the loss of dignity for seniors with dysphagia, costing roughly SG$2...