Thailand Puts Wellness at the Centre of Tourism Strategy
The Tourism Authority of Thailand unveiled a wellness‑centric tourism strategy at TTM+ 2026, branding the nation as a "Healing is the new luxury" destination. The plan rests on five pillars—Retreats, Rituals, Reels, Rhythms and Relations—and targets both long‑haul travelers seeking transformation and short‑haul visitors looking for food and relaxation. Thailand reported over 14 million international arrivals generating roughly $20.6 billion, and aims for 33 million visitors and about $80 billion in tourism revenue in 2026. The TTM+ event attracted 429 buyers and is projected to drive more than $150 million in immediate bookings.
The Healing Power of Dreaming Under Anesthesia
A new five‑step protocol developed by American Society of Anesthesiologists researchers significantly boosts the likelihood of patients dreaming during emergence from general anesthesia. By instructing patients, using propofol, monitoring EEG, allowing a 10‑minute hands‑off period, and conducting post‑emergence interviews, 69%...
How to Build Kids’ ‘Cognitive Endurance’ in an Age of Distraction
Behavioral scientists studied over 1,600 children and found that cognitive endurance—the ability to sustain mental effort—declines during long tests, especially among disadvantaged students. A six‑month experiment in India gave two groups 20 minutes of daily focused practice, either math problems...
Advice for Getting Through Grief
The article shares a personal journey of grieving a teenage son’s death, highlighting how long‑standing Buddhist practices of impermanence and loving‑kindness helped the author navigate intense sorrow. It outlines concrete coping tools—mindful breathing, movement, nature, journaling, and setting social boundaries—to...
Happiness Break: A Compassionate Letter to Yourself
The Science of Happiness podcast’s "Happiness Break" episode features psychologist Kristin Neff leading a self‑compassion letter‑writing practice. Hosted by Dacher Keltner and funded by the John Templeton Foundation, the segment translates peer‑reviewed research into a brief, guided exercise. Neff’s studies show that...
Could This Type Of Sport Be The Unexpected Key To Better Sleep?
A systematic review of 11 studies involving 809 participants found that team sports such as soccer, volleyball, handball and Zumba are linked to longer sleep duration, faster sleep onset, and higher overall sleep quality. The benefits stem more from the...
Wellness Briefing: Are Made-to-Order, Custom Supplements the Future of Wellness? Plus, News
Viome, a nine‑year‑old precision‑nutrition firm, is turning AI‑driven insights from its at‑home microbiome tests into made‑to‑order supplements, a strategy explained by senior translational science nutritionist Janelle Connell. The company’s model lets customers receive personalized formulas based on their gut‑microbiome profile,...
Cancer Patients Found a Simple Way to Stay Mentally Sharp During Chemotherapy
A Phase II trial involving 86 chemotherapy patients found that a home‑based exercise program (EXCAP) significantly improved attention and reduced observable cognitive lapses, outperforming placebo. Low‑dose ibuprofen also yielded modest attention gains, though it showed mixed effects on short‑term verbal memory....
Can a $159 Bluetooth Sleep Mask Actually Help You Snooze Better? I Tested to Find Out
The article evaluates Bluetooth‑enabled sleep masks, naming the Manta SOUND mask at $159 as the top pick and the Snoozeband Silk at $129 as runner‑up. It details each model’s adjustable speakers, battery life, comfort, and minor drawbacks such as Velcro wear...
Can Running More Help You Live Longer? A Sports Cardiologist Explains.
A new study of more than 17,000 adults found that logging 560‑610 minutes of moderate‑to‑vigorous exercise each week slashes cardiovascular disease risk by over 30%, far surpassing the 8‑9% reduction linked to the American Heart Association’s 150‑minute guideline. Cleveland Clinic...
Coaching From the Caboose
Railway Age’s June 2026 issue launches "Coaching from the Caboose," a new column by executive coach Brenda Huizinga. The series applies neuroscience and somatic intelligence to help rail workers—from front‑line staff to C‑suite—improve mindset, energy, and results. Huizinga frames the caboose...
What Is Social Resilience—And How Can You Foster It?
Social resilience describes a group’s ability to coordinate, adapt, and recover from shared threats, a concept rooted in a 2011 paper by Cacioppo, Reis, and Zautra. The authors argue that individual resilience alone cannot guarantee collective survival; instead, empathy, trust,...
Want to Live Longer? Research Reveals the Top Cardiac Risk Factor (and It’s Not Smoking)
A study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that poor fitness is a stronger predictor of premature death than any traditional cardiac risk factor, including smoking. Incremental gains in metabolic equivalents (METs) lower all‑cause mortality risk...
Could Your Kid Benefit From Counseling? Experts Offer 3 Questions To Help You Decide
HealthQ experts outline three simple criteria—frequency, duration, and intensity—to help parents decide if a child needs professional counseling. The piece highlights real‑world examples, such as an Austin family whose daughter’s anxiety improved after finding a better‑fit therapist, and notes that...
Your Diet May Have A Bigger Impact On Mental Health Than You Think
A seven‑year Hong Kong cohort of 3,740 seniors found that diets high in inflammatory potential were consistently associated with greater depressive symptoms, with the effect markedly stronger in women. The researchers used the Dietary Inflammatory Index to rank participants, showing that...
Jayasom to Open Flagship Wellness Resort at Amaala
Global wellness brand Jayasom will debut its flagship resort at Amaala on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. The 7,000 m² property at Triple Bay blends traditional healing practices with contemporary wellness in an “East meets West” philosophy. Guests can choose from...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Cancer, According to an Oncologist
Renowned oncologist Dr. Sanjay Juneja, known as TheOncDoc, released a new guide, “We Need to Talk About Cancer,” aimed at children ages 10‑14. The book offers fact‑based, compassionate language, age‑specific talking points, and strategies for parents to discuss diagnosis, treatment,...
Understanding Anorexia’s Grip on the Brain Could Unlock New Therapies
Anorexia nervosa remains deadly, with about one‑third of patients never recovering despite existing therapies. Recent neuroscience research shows the disorder rewires brain circuits linked to reward, habit and emotion, making eating aversive. These findings are prompting novel interventions such as...
New Academic Program Teaches Practical Skills for Sustainable Well-Being
UC San Diego has launched a campus‑wide program, Learning Sustainable Well‑being, a pass/no‑pass course that teaches students practical skills such as emotional awareness, self‑compassion, and conflict resolution. The course was created by psychology professor Karen Dobkins, who shifted from visual...
Psychedelic Therapy Standardized for Clinical Depression Shows Massive Promise in Pilot Trial
UCLA researchers piloted a four‑month program that paired two psilocybin doses (10 mg then 25 mg) with twelve one‑hour cognitive‑behavioral therapy sessions for 16 adults with major depressive disorder. Thirteen participants showed moderate‑to‑large reductions in standardized depression scores, and nine achieved full...
Strength Training Vs. Cardio: Which Is Better For Restorative Sleep?
The article explains how different workout styles influence sleep architecture, with strength training enhancing deep slow‑wave sleep and longer cardio sessions boosting REM sleep. Todd Anderson, co‑founder of Dream Performance & Recovery, emphasizes that any regular movement improves sleep as...
15 Habits Linked to Better Mental Health and the Science Behind Why They Work
The article compiles 15 evidence‑based habits that consistently improve mental health, each backed by converging longitudinal, trial and meta‑analysis data and explained through neurobiological mechanisms. It highlights top practices such as regular moderate‑intensity exercise, consistent 7‑9 hour sleep, daily daylight exposure,...
HTBA’s Vitamin B12 Could Improve Cycling Performance
A randomized, triple‑blind crossover trial in Spain found that three days of HTBA’s methylcobalamin supplement, MecobalActive, raised serum B12 levels by roughly 17% and boosted both anaerobic power and cognitive reaction time in 18 amateur cyclists. Participants who received the...
I Study Mentally Strong People. Here Are 5 Signs You're Overwhelmed at Work — Not Burned Out
Psychotherapist Amy Morin warns that many employees confuse temporary overwhelm with chronic burnout. Overwhelm is short‑term and can be eased with breaks and focused task management, whereas burnout involves lasting exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness. She lists five practical signs...
I Study Mentally Strong People. Here Are 5 Signs You're Overwhelmed at Work — Not Burned Out
Therapist Amy Morin warns that many workers mislabel temporary overwhelm as chronic burnout, leading to mismatched solutions. She outlines five clear signs that differentiate overwhelm—still caring, relief after a weekend, desire to work despite a heavy load, seeing a finish...
Simulation Could Prevent a Psychological Catastrophe on the Moon
Researchers at George Mason University have created an agent‑based simulation to model astronaut team dynamics during long‑duration lunar missions. The model, tested with tens of thousands of runs, shows larger crews improve compatibility but prolonged isolation heightens conflict risk, potentially...
Mindfulness on the Spot
The article outlines four ultra‑short mindfulness exercises designed for people with packed schedules: a minute of breath awareness, mindful dishwashing, a brief open‑awareness sit, and a one‑minute gratitude pause. Each practice can be slipped into everyday moments without requiring a...
Why Anxiety Is the New Baseline and What Science Says Makes a Difference
Anxiety has become a daily reality for millions of Americans, with roughly 42.5 million adults diagnosed, making it the nation’s most common mental‑health condition. A landmark Lancet Psychiatry study warns that half of the global population will experience a mental‑health disorder...
The Beautiful Scent That Quickly Reduces Anxiety
A recent study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience confirms that the scent of lavender, specifically its linalool compound, reduces anxiety in mice. Researchers exposed mice to linalool vapor and observed calming effects without impairing movement. The anxiolytic response required...
Why Smart Entrepreneurs Are Scheduling a Weekly ‘Reset’ for Their Companies
Founders are embracing a weekly 30‑60 minute "reset" to step back from nonstop hustle and align their teams. The reset starts with a rapid review of sales, cash flow, pipeline and other leading metrics, turning raw data into actionable insight....
The Dharma of the Nervous System
The article explores how Buddhist meditation and Somatic Experiencing (SE) complement each other in treating trauma, drawing on the author’s personal breakthrough in a hospital lobby. It explains that Buddhism’s focus on breath and body awareness prepares the nervous system...
Inside the Unconventional World of Goat Therapy, Where Talking Is Entirely Optional
Blue Sky Farms in the Pacific Northwest now offers goat‑therapy sessions at $50 an hour, where clients interact with baby goats under the guidance of owner Ellen Beaulieu. The farm also runs goat‑yoga classes that routinely sell out, drawing participants...
A Study of Nearly 20,000 People Found There’s a Weekly Amount of Time in Nature Linked to Real Gains in...
A 2019 study of 19,806 English adults found that spending at least 120 minutes a week in natural settings is associated with noticeably better self‑reported health and wellbeing. The benefit rises sharply between two and three hours per week, peaks...
Why Treating One Behavioral Health Diagnosis at a Time Fails
Patients with eating disorders frequently present with additional mental‑health conditions, with studies showing 70%‑95% comorbidity. Yet clinical guidelines and specialty programs still treat each disorder in isolation, creating a research‑practice gap. This fragmented approach leads to high relapse rates—30% to...
New Study: This Surprising Mental Trait Could Be the Key to Beating Insomnia
A new study published in the journal Sleep links subjective age—the age people feel—to insomnia severity. Researchers surveyed 3,177 adults, finding that those who feel older than their chronological age report more sleep‑related symptoms and lower sleep regularity. Positive age...
Social and Ecological Mindfulness – Jon Kabat-Zinn, Paula Ramírez Diazgranados & Liane Stephan
Jon Kabat‑Zinn, Paula Ramírez Díazgranados and Liane Stephan join host Jamie Bristow to explore how mindfulness can extend beyond individual stress relief to address trauma, institutional challenges and ecological crises. The episode revisits Kabat‑Zinn’s original intent for mindfulness as a...
We’ve Changed What It Means to Be a Manager
Modern Health’s survey of 1,000 U.S. employees reveals that 82% of senior managers find their role harder than ever, with one‑quarter reporting worsening team mental health. AI expectations, job‑security fears and heightened performance demands have driven a 40% rise in...
A Digital Detox Might Not Make You Happier, According to New Research
A recent systematic review and meta‑analysis published in Scientific Reports examined ten studies involving 4,674 participants who took social‑media breaks ranging from one day to a month. The analysis found no statistically significant changes in positive affect, negative affect, or...
The Lifestyle Habits That Could Extend Your Life After Cancer
Researchers analyzed 28,550 UK Biobank cancer survivors and found that each additional World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research recommendation met lowered all‑cause mortality by 8% over a median six‑year follow‑up. Significant survival gains of 5%‑14% were observed for...
Change These 5 Pooping Habits To Prevent Hemorrhoids, Says An MD
Harvard gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha warns that common bathroom habits—especially prolonged sitting and straining—drive painful hemorrhoids. A study of adults 45+ found smartphone use in the restroom raises hemorrhoid risk by 46%, largely due to longer toilet sessions. Pasricha recommends...
We’ve Been Testing Therapy Like It’s a Pill – and some Patients Are Paying the Price
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) now accounts for the majority of publicly funded psychotherapy in the UK NHS and US Medicare because it fits the design of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). The article argues that RCTs, while ideal for drugs, are...
The Advancement of Holistic Mental Health Care and the Influence of Dr. Calynn Lawrence
Dr. Calynn Lawrence founded The Holistic Healing Source for Marginalized Society to advance holistic, trauma‑informed mental health care for underserved populations. The nonprofit offers free educational materials, low‑cost trainings, and community‑focused events, exemplified by the 2026 Free Community Mental Health...
Can MDMA Cure PTSD? A New Review of the Evidence Says It’s Too Early to Tell
A new meta‑analysis of eight randomized controlled trials involving 387 adults found that MDMA‑assisted therapy can reduce PTSD symptom severity, improve overall functioning, and lessen dissociative symptoms, though it showed no clear effect on depression. The authors rated the overall...
Researcher Undergoes over 100 MRI Scans to Understand How Sleep Affects the Brain
A graduate student at Auburn University underwent 104 brain scans using a 7‑Tesla MRI over 18 months while wearing a sleep‑tracking ring. The study linked nightly sleep quality to next‑day levels of glutamate, the brain’s primary excitatory neurotransmitter. Better sleep...
Research Shows This Kind of Yoga Benefits Cancer Survivors. Here’s How.
A University of Rochester Medical Center study found that a four‑week, thrice‑weekly gentle yoga program markedly reduced insomnia among 410 female cancer survivors. The same regimen also alleviated fatigue, mood disturbances, and anxiety, suggesting a holistic benefit for post‑treatment side...
The Mortal Enemy of a Man in Trouble Is Isolation
Men’s mental‑health advocates celebrate growing openness about anxiety, depression, and loneliness, yet cultural cues still equate strength with solitary suffering. A recent comment by UFC president Dana White downplaying men’s mental‑health dialogue sparked backlash, underscoring the lingering stigma. The article...
Fiji Airways Launches FlyWell Wellness Program on North America Flights
Fiji Airways has rolled out the FlyWell wellness program on its Business Class cabins for North America routes between Nadi and Los Angeles and San Francisco, starting June 1. The suite includes recovery wearables, sleep‑focused drinks, circadian‑light glasses, red‑light therapy and...
Building a Daily Self-Coaching Practice
The article outlines how to embed a daily self‑coaching routine into a busy life, emphasizing short, repeatable check‑ins rather than lengthy sessions. It breaks the practice into three simple moments—morning orientation, midday reset, and evening reflection—each lasting five to ten...
3 Deep-Breathing Exercises for Lowering Blood Pressure, According to Experts
High blood pressure affects roughly half of U.S. men and raises heart attack and stroke risk. Experts cite deep‑breathing exercises—diaphragmatic, 4‑7‑8, and slow‑paced breathing—as low‑cost tools that can modestly lower systolic and diastolic readings. A 2023 meta‑analysis of 15 studies...
How to Actually Reduce Your Screen Time: 12 Simple, Realistic Tips to Stop Doomscrolling
The Guardian outlines twelve practical ways to curb smartphone overuse, from tracking usage with built‑in Android and iOS tools to adopting a full digital detox. It highlights a March court ruling that forced Meta and YouTube to pay a combined...