The Runner’s World Guide to Mental Health
Runner’s World+ has released a video guide titled “The Runner’s World Guide to Mental Health,” hosted by Olympic marathoner Deena Kastor and featuring experts such as Harvard psychiatrist John Ratey, mental‑performance consultant Lennie Waite, and social‑work therapist Dwayne Brown. The guide explains the science behind how running alleviates depression, anxiety, and substance‑use disorder, conditions that affect more than 50 million American adults. It also offers practical strategies, on‑run meditation tips, and a curated list of books, apps, and helplines for members. The production includes a roundtable of runners sharing personal experiences, underscoring running’s role as a low‑cost, accessible mental‑health tool.
Psychology Says the People Who Keep Saying They’re Fine when They Clearly Aren’t Aren’t Lying, They Learned Somewhere Along the...
People who answer “I’m fine” when they aren’t are not deliberately lying; they are conserving the limited emotional energy required for full disclosure. Research shows that suppressing authentic feelings taxes attention, working memory, and physiological recovery, making a brief “fine”...
Why Metabolic Health Is a Common Thread Across Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Some Cancer
Metabolic health underlies a spectrum of chronic illnesses, from diabetes and cardiovascular disease to chronic kidney disease, fatty liver disease, and certain cancers. The article explains that insulin resistance and erratic glucose‑insulin spikes drive these conditions, and that flattening these...
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What Is Helicopter Parenting, And How Does It Impact Kids?
Helicopter parenting describes an overprotective, micromanaging style where caregivers intervene in virtually every aspect of a child’s life. While motivated by love and fear of failure, this approach hampers the development of independence, confidence, and coping skills. Research links over‑parenting...
Chronic Inflammation: What It Is, Why It’s Bad And How You Can Reduce It
Mayo Clinic’s Executive Health outlines chronic inflammation as a persistent, low‑grade immune response that can damage tissues and drive diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Symptoms are often vague and diagnosis relies on blood markers like C‑reactive...
Introducing Two New Hormonal Health Features: Birth Control Support and Menopause Insights
Oura announced two new experiences in its app—Hormonal Birth Control support within Cycle Insights and Menopause Insights—aimed at delivering personalized guidance during hormonal changes. The features integrate continuous biometric data from the Ring with self‑reported hormone information, providing symptom tracking,...
Peer Support and Case Management: Complementary, Not Interchangeable
The article clarifies that case managers and peer support specialists, while both essential in behavioral health, serve distinct functions and should not be used interchangeably. Case managers coordinate services, handle Medicaid, housing, and compliance, whereas peer specialists provide relational, lived‑experience...
Top Psychiatrists Call for a Greater Focus on Ceasing Medication
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to curb psychiatric drug use, prompting leading psychiatrists to draft deprescribing guidance. The group, convened by the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology, released initial recommendations in JAMA Network Open and the British Journal...
The Psychological Costs of Adopting AI
Leaders are confronting a hidden cost of AI adoption: psychological debt, which erodes motivation, collaboration and increases burnout. A survey of more than 1,200 U.S. and U.K. employees identified six debt types—cognitive, autonomy, competency, relatedness, credibility and identity—each linked to...
What Is a Healthy Resting Heart Rate?
The article clarifies what a healthy resting heart rate (RHR) looks like, noting the clinical norm of 60‑100 bpm versus the lower 50‑60 bpm range many wearables record. It explains why athletes and health‑focused users often see lower numbers and why a...
Your Guide to Improving Your Heart Health
Quitting tobacco remains the single most effective lifestyle change for heart health, according to the AHA, CDC, and NHLBI. Complementary habits—higher fiber, omega‑3 fish, nuts, reduced sodium and saturated fat, plus regular physical activity and stress‑relieving hobbies—further lower cardiovascular risk....
MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Depression: A Promising but Early First Step
A small open‑label proof‑of‑principle study examined MDMA‑assisted therapy in 12 adults with moderate‑to‑severe major depressive disorder. Participants received two MDMA dosing sessions spaced a month apart together with nine psychotherapy sessions. At two months, 75% of participants achieved remission and...
Pinterest’s Latest Campaign Wants You to Live Your Life, Not Just Scroll It
Pinterest has launched its most ambitious paid‑media campaign to date, urging users to swap endless scrolling for real‑world experiences. The centerpiece is a one‑minute anthem film built from employee home movies, illustrating life before social media. Out‑of‑home placements in U.S....
This Delicious Fruit May Help Balance Blood Sugar & Boost HRV
Researchers gave 18 healthy young adults either watermelon juice or a placebo for two weeks, then administered a glucose challenge to assess heart‑rate variability (HRV). Participants who drank watermelon juice showed steadier, higher HRV despite the sugar spike, indicating a...
The #1 Sneaky Sleep Disruptor Isn’t Stress or Screens — It’s This
A recent study of 18 young adults found that mild dehydration lengthens the time it takes to fall asleep and leaves sleepers feeling more fatigued, even though they may log an extra hour of sleep. When participants re‑hydrated, both sleep...
Behavioral Health Is Health Care
Mental Health Awareness Month underscores a surge in demand for behavioral health services across hospitals. Emergency departments, primary care, and pediatric clinics are seeing record numbers of patients in crisis. Health systems are responding by embedding behavioral specialists, expanding tele‑behavioral...
The One Ingredient You Should Be Eating Daily For Heart & Gut Health
A recent randomized controlled trial found that eating one cup of black beans or chickpeas daily for 12 weeks significantly improves cholesterol and inflammation markers in adults with prediabetes. Participants who ate chickpeas saw total cholesterol drop from about 200 mg/dL...
Workplace Wellbeing Expert on the Five Office Changes that Can Reduce Stress
Workplace‑wellbeing expert Sam Chughtai outlines five low‑cost office tweaks that can curb stress and lift performance. The recommendations include breakout rooms, quiet zones, upgraded bathrooms, ergonomic gear, natural light, and biophilic design elements. Each change targets a specific stressor—from constant...
Kick-Starting Conversations About Mental Health: New Charter Focuses on System Change
The Mindflow Charity will unveil its new Mindflow Charter at a CIOB‑hosted event in Manchester on May 12. The charter seeks to embed mental‑health best practices into construction sites, positioning wellbeing alongside physical safety. Leveraging football’s cultural reach, CEO Trevor Steven aims...
Prioritise Wellbeing Outcomes in Public Sector Accounting, Say Impact Groups
Two impact‑focused organisations are calling on European public‑sector bodies to embed wellbeing outcomes into their accounting frameworks, moving beyond the traditional focus on pure expenditure. They argue that measuring the social and health benefits of public spending will create more...
7 Ways To Naturally Boost GLP-1 Production & Improve Metabolism
A new review in Toxicology Reports compiles evidence that several foods and plant compounds can naturally boost glucagon‑like peptide‑1 (GLP‑1) activity, the hormone targeted by prescription drugs such as Ozempic. The analysis highlights berberine, cinnamon extract, ginger, green tea, curcumin,...
Workers Who Do a ‘Sunday Reset’ May Make $25,000 More a Year
Americans are turning Sundays into a productivity ritual called the “Sunday reset,” a trend that now reaches over half of the population. The habit, popularized on TikTok and Pinterest, involves light chores, meal‑prepping, and planning to reduce anxiety before the...
Amid Scorching Heatwave, Zomato, Blinkit Expand ‘Insurance Plan, SOS Support’ and More for Gig Workers
Zomato and Blinkit, under the Eternal group, rolled out a suite of heat‑wave safeguards for their delivery partners, including expanded health insurance, 24/7 SOS support, and real‑time weather alerts. The insurance now reimburses up to $60 for OPD visits, $1,200...
Research Says Do This 2 Weeks Before Surgery To Recover Faster
A recent meta‑analysis of 23 randomized trials involving 2,182 patients found that pre‑surgery conditioning—known as prehabilitation—significantly improves outcomes. Exercise‑ or nutrition‑based programs cut postoperative complications by roughly 48% and can shorten hospital stays by about one day. Programs ranging from...
I'm 35 and Haven't Had Kids Yet. I'm Trying to Delay Menopause Until I'm 60.
Kayla Barnes-Lentz, a 35‑year‑old longevity podcaster, is pursuing a biohacking regimen to postpone menopause until age 60, hoping to extend both healthspan and fertile years. She combines strict lifestyle basics—early sleep, Mediterranean diet, toxin reduction—with experimental interventions such as rapamycin...
These Simple Seated Exercises May Help Improve Blood Sugar Control
A 2025 systematic review found that brief seated lower‑body movements, such as soleus push‑ups, can sharply reduce post‑meal glucose and insulin spikes. The analysis of randomized trials and cohort studies showed reductions of 39‑52% in glucose and up to 60%...
These Are The Foods To Eat (& Avoid) To Reduce Microplastic Exposure
A recent narrative review examined how diet influences microplastic exposure and gut health. It found that ultraprocessed foods and bottled beverages carry higher levels of micro‑ and nanoplastics, which can cross the intestinal barrier and trigger inflammation. Nutrients such as...
This Vitamin Deficiency May Be The Reason You’re Always Tired
A recent analysis highlights that vitamin D deficiency affects roughly 29% of U.S. adults and contributes to chronic fatigue. Low serum levels (<20 ng/mL) disrupt mitochondrial energy production, impair sleep quality, mood stability, and immune response. The article recommends testing vitamin D status...
I'm a Big Tech Executive with ADHD and Anxiety. Neurodivergence Has Its Downsides, but I've Turned My Habits Into Strengths.
Wainwright Yu, a director at a Magnificent 7 tech firm, explains how he leverages his anxiety and ADHD as strategic assets. He treats anxiety as a continuous risk‑monitoring system, running mental checklists that surface hidden threats before they materialize. His ADHD‑driven...
A Rhythm for Parisian Wellness Takes Hold at Sant Roch
Sant Roch opened a month ago just off the Tuileries Garden, offering Paris its first dedicated contrast‑therapy venue. The space features France’s largest sauna—over 60 sqm—and a sequence of five cold plunges kept between 3 °C and 8 °C, with optional guided breathwork and...
MintNeuro and Motif Neurotech Collaborate for Mental Health Therapies
MintNeuro and Motif Neurotech have entered a multi‑year commercial supply agreement to integrate MintNeuro’s low‑power neural interface chips into Motif’s clinical‑stage implant platform. The partnership will support pre‑clinical, early‑clinical and pivotal trials targeting depression, bipolar disorder and treatment‑resistant depression. Motif...
The Effect of Montmorency Tart Cherry Consumption on Athletic Performance and Post-Exercise Recovery in Healthy Adults: A Scoping Review
A scoping review of 28 randomized trials evaluated Montmorency tart cherry supplementation in healthy adults. Four of ten performance studies reported faster time‑trials or longer time‑to‑exhaustion, while seven of fourteen strength‑recovery trials showed accelerated muscle‑strength return. Only six of twenty‑two...
Rise and Shine: How Morning Sun Boosts Productivity
Morning sunlight exposure shortly after waking resets the body’s circadian clock, halting melatonin and boosting cortisol and serotonin, which enhances alertness and mood. Experts recommend 15 to 30 minutes of natural light within the first two hours of the day,...
State Tele-Buprenorphine Prescribing Policies by Medical Professional Type
A RAND‑led legal mapping of all 50 states and D.C. reveals stark differences in Medicaid policies governing fully virtual buprenorphine prescribing for opioid use disorder. While 32 states permit physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe via telemedicine, 12...
Psychology Says People Who Maintain a Strong Memory Deep Into Retirement Share a Single Trait that Has Nothing to Do...
Recent neuroscience reviews reveal that genuine curiosity, not diet or brain‑training apps, is the single trait that helps retirees preserve sharp memory. Studies by Michiko Sakaki and Alan Castel show curiosity activates dopamine and norepinephrine pathways, sustaining the brain’s memory...
Psychology Says People Who Keep Their Cars Immaculately Clean Inside Aren’t Just Tidy, They Grew up in Households Where Chaos...
A new psychological analysis links immaculate car interiors to childhood environments marked by unpredictable chaos. The "control hypothesis" argues that adults who grew up in erratic households use the car as a private, controllable sanctuary, reinforcing a sense of safety....
Lower Extremity Injury Prevention in Female, Woman, and Girl Athletes
A new systematic review and meta‑analysis of 82 studies examined lower‑extremity injury prevention for female, woman, and girl athletes. The analysis, covering 154,561 participants, found that neuromuscular training (NMT) programs delivered at least 10 minutes twice weekly reduced overall injuries...
60 Seconds With…Karl Zelik
Karl Zelik, an associate professor at Vanderbilt and co‑founder of HeroWear, explains that exoskeletons have moved from lab prototypes to real‑world deployments, enabling the first long‑term field studies. Data tracking workers for up to two years show significant back‑injury reductions...
Take Your Seat, Wherever You Are
Cabin Cushion, a sustainable textile brand, creates waterproof meditation cushions from upcycled clothing and recycled denim, produced in New York and Nepal. Its sister venture, Centered Life, is a nature‑inspired sanctuary offering sensory‑immersion rooms, workshops, and a seed library. Both...
How Long Should You Be on a GLP-1?
Semaglutide and other GLP‑1 agonists trigger appetite suppression and noticeable weight loss within the first month, with most patients shedding 15‑25% of body weight after a year. Clinical trials show that continuous use for four years markedly reduces heart attacks,...
How To Follow a Healthy Diet With LEMS
Living with Lambert‑Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) brings muscle weakness, fatigue, and digestive challenges that can undermine daily function. Neurologist Dr. Georgette Dib emphasizes that while diet won’t cure LEMS, a balanced, Mediterranean‑inspired eating plan can bolster muscle strength, energy, gut...
Healthy Homes: The Next Big Real Estate Payday
Developers across the U.S. are embedding health‑focused systems—air filtration, circadian lighting, water purification, and on‑site wellness services—into new residential projects. Luxury towers such as the Ritz‑Carlton Residences and Ytech’s Brickell tower command prices above $2.5 million and $4.4 million, while North Development’s...
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You Can Increase Your Emotional Intelligence in 3 Simple Steps—Here's How
The piece defines emotional intelligence (EQ) as the ability to perceive, understand, and manage one’s own and others' emotions, breaking it into four components: perceiving, reasoning, understanding, and managing emotions. It outlines three practical steps—listen, empathize, reflect—to develop EQ and...
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How Couples Can Rebuild Trust in a Relationship
The article outlines a practical roadmap for couples to rebuild trust after a breach, emphasizing transparent communication, mutual commitment, and professional counseling. It breaks the process into five steps—knowing details, releasing anger, showing commitment, rebuilding trust, and rebuilding the relationship—while...
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BuSpar Uses, Side Effects, and Dosages
Buspirone, sold under the discontinued brand name BuSpar, remains a widely prescribed generic for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It works as a serotonin‑receptor agonist and typically takes 2–4 weeks before patients notice therapeutic benefits. Dosage ranges from 5 mg to 60 mg...
US Faculty Members Report High Levels of Anxiety
Two preprint studies surveying over 2,600 U.S. faculty members reveal that anxiety is widespread across academia, with roughly one‑third of health‑discipline scholars reporting moderate‑to‑severe symptoms. Overall, 24% of faculty experience significant anxiety, far above the 3% prevalence in the general...
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5 Things to Do If You Are Feeling Worthless
The article outlines five practical steps for people who feel worthless, emphasizing self‑kindness, awareness, gratitude journaling, prosocial actions, and digital mental‑health tools. It explains how negative self‑talk and comparison fuel low self‑esteem, and offers concrete techniques to interrupt those patterns....
Top 5 Healthy Chinese Food Options For Takeout
The MyFitnessPal blog outlines five Chinese takeout dishes that balance flavor with nutrition, citing dietitian Emily Sullivan’s guidance. Each option—Kung Pao Chicken, Broccoli Beef Stir‑Fry, Chinese Garlic Chicken, Moo Goo Gai Pan, and Chop Suey—provides moderate calories and high protein while avoiding deep‑frying....
What SEL Can Do to Help Kids Manage Their Online Lives
A panel hosted by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning urged educators to adopt a strengths‑based SEL approach to help teens navigate social media, rather than relying on fear‑based narratives. Experts highlighted that teens spend over four hours...
6 Signs of Weak Calves in Runners. Plus, the 3 Best Exercises to Strengthen Them.
Calf strength is crucial for runners, yet many suffer from weak gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, leading to injuries such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and knee pain. Physical therapists recommend using a single‑leg heel‑raise test—25 reps without wobble—as the benchmark...