Microbreaks: 1 Fast Tactic to Cut Stress, Boost Productivity | 2-Minute Video
HRMorning’s 3‑Point episode spotlights microbreaks—brief 30‑second to two‑minute pauses that reset the nervous system. Co‑CEO Jen Lee of Intradiem explains how deep‑breathing microbreaks interrupt stress accumulation and improve focus. She models the practice by starting meetings with a quick reset and urges leaders to embed the habit across teams. The segment also offers practical tips, from guided YouTube videos to breathing apps, and recommends monitoring stress and productivity metrics to validate impact.
Re-Humanising the Workplace: Why Prevention, Support and Standards Matter More than Ever
A new UK government‑commissioned report warns that ill health and stress cost employers roughly £85 billion ($108 billion) in lost output each year, while the public sector bears an additional £47 billion ($60 billion) in welfare and NHS expenses. The analysis argues that stress...
AAFA Guide Introduces ‘Practical’ Steps for Workplace Heat Safety
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) released the AAFA Guide to Protecting Workers from Heat Stress, offering practical recommendations for factories across global supply chains. The guide urges temperature caps, schedule adjustments, water provision, training, and buyer‑supplier collaboration to...
From 920lb Deadlifts to Marathons: 5 Lessons on Extreme Performance and Resilience
Pete Rubish, once famed for a 920‑lb deadlift, has reinvented himself as a marathon runner, underscoring a profound shift from raw strength to cardiovascular health. After quitting performance‑enhancing drugs, he grappled with heightened health anxiety, a 24 mm kidney stone that...
LAUSD to Vote on Restricting Student Screen Time, After Years of Encouraging Classroom Use
The Los Angeles Unified School District board will vote on a resolution that bans screens for kindergarten and first‑grade students and imposes strict limits on device use for older elementary grades. The measure, driven by research linking excessive screen time...
What THC Drinks Can — and Can’t — Do for Sleep, Stress, and Pain
Hemp‑derived THC beverages have surged to about $1.1 billion in 2024, fueled by consumer demand for sleep, stress and pain relief. The FDA has issued warning letters to firms making unsubstantiated health claims, highlighting a gap between marketing and scientific evidence....
Turn Off Your Sleep Tracker
The essay critiques the wellness boom around sleep trackers, highlighting how they can foster orthosomnia—anxiety over achieving perfect sleep—and often provide inaccurate data. It argues for viewing personality as fluid traits rather than fixed types, which eases self‑criticism and improves...
Why Aspirin Is Becoming a Weapon Against Cancer
Aspirin, the 4,000‑year‑old painkiller, is now shown to cut colorectal cancer risk in high‑genetic‑risk patients. A 10‑year trial of 861 Lynch‑syndrome participants found a daily 600 mg dose halved cancer incidence, and a lower 75‑100 mg dose appears equally effective. The UK...
Tom Brady's New Play: Making GLP-1s Affordable for Healthcare Workers
Tom Brady, co‑owner of eMed, is launching an employer‑subsidized GLP‑1 program aimed at U.S. healthcare workers. Employers pay a fixed $25 per employee each month, while employees cover $99 for medication and 24/7 clinical support. eMed reports participants lose an...
We've Survived Bladder Cancer, But Live With the Effects of Surgery. Tough Love Isn't What We Need
Bladder cancer patients who undergo cystectomy often face profound emotional distress from living with an ostomy, a reality that many spouses and caregivers fail to grasp. Psychotherapist Bernadette Chin emphasizes that compassionate, non‑judgmental presence—simple gestures like a hug or quiet...
The Case for Letting Kids Go Rock Climbing
Rock climbing advocates Jesse Godlington of Squamish Climbing Academy and Jason D. Martin of the American Alpine Institute argue that climbing is an ideal sport for children. An eight‑year‑old recently summited a 5.9 multipitch at a camp, illustrating kids' resilience....
How the Right Living Environment Transforms Outcomes for People With Disability
The article highlights how supported independent living and tailored disability accommodation improve health outcomes for people with disabilities. It explains the shift from institutional settings to community‑based homes, driven by Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which funds housing and...
Boyd Says Other AFL Players Are Struggling 'Under the Surface' After Hollands Episode
Tom Boyd, a former number‑one AFL draft pick who retired at 23 due to his own mental‑health struggles, says Elijah Hollands' recent hospitalisation highlights a widespread, hidden crisis among players. He argues the conversation should focus on systemic mental‑health support...
Keep Britain Working | TfL Joins Government Review to Tackle Sickness Absence
Transport for London (TfL) has joined the government‑backed Keep Britain Working Review to address its high sickness absence rates. A 2025 report shows a 6.3% overall sickness rate, equating to roughly 418,885 lost workdays, with long‑term illness responsible for the...
Probiotics Shown to Relieve Constipation in Kids: Vietnam RCT
A Vietnam‑based randomized, double‑blind trial found that two Bacillus spore probiotic liquids, LiveSpo Kids and LiveSpo Preg‑Mom, significantly eased functional constipation in preschool children. Over four weeks, the probiotic groups experienced a 3.6‑ to 4‑fold reduction in low‑frequency bowel movements,...
Hello Inside Pushes Metabolic Health Into Mainstream Care with BARMER Deal
Hello Inside, an Austrian startup, is bringing CGM‑based metabolic tracking to women’s health and has secured a partnership with BARMER, Germany’s statutory insurer covering over 9 million members, to offer the program for free. The platform combines glucose data with sleep,...
What Are HR Teams Missing in Menopause Action Plans?
From April 2026, UK firms with 250+ employees can voluntarily publish menopause action plans, and from spring 2027 the practice becomes mandatory. The legislation forces HR teams to document risk assessments, training and reasonable adjustments, but it does not guarantee...
Building Resilience, One Lap at a Time
Former elite swimmer and Kellogg strategy professor Carter Cast reflects on how his years in the pool shaped his business leadership. After disqualifications at the 1980 Olympic trials and a missed 1984 team due to injury, Cast translated the discipline,...
AI Companions Developed for Lonely Students in Australia
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have built two prototype AI companions, Tom and Mia, to help university students cope with loneliness. The chatbots, designed in English and Mandarin, were co‑created with Chinese student input and incorporate safeguards...
The Ulcerative Colitis Diet: What To Eat and Avoid
Gastroenterologist Suresh Pola outlines dietary strategies for ulcerative colitis, distinguishing recommendations for flare‑ups versus remission. During flares, patients should focus on easily digestible proteins, low‑fiber cooked vegetables, skinless fruits, simple grains, and stay hydrated with water or oral rehydration solutions,...
Key Factors Influencing Comfort in Chinese Elder Care
A new analysis examines the drivers of comfort for seniors in China’s rapidly expanding elder‑care sector. It highlights cultural expectations of filial piety, government subsidies for community‑based services, and the growing role of technology‑enabled monitoring. The report also notes that...
How to Talk About Childhood Issues Without Blaming the Parents
The article explores how clinicians can discuss childhood‑related mental‑health issues without casting blame on parents. It highlights that unresolved parental trauma often transmits across generations, shaping a child’s psychiatric symptoms. By contrasting psychoanalytic perspectives with biological psychiatry’s focus on brain...
How Leaders Can Help Their Organizations Metabolize Strain
The article outlines how leaders can transform workplace stress into a source of growth by treating strain like a metabolic process. It recommends diagnosing stress signals, adjusting organizational structures, and fostering adaptive cultures that convert pressure into innovation. Practical tools...
Re-Evaluating the Effectiveness of Ultrabrief Pulse ECT: The Potential Role of (In)appropriate Seizure Threshold Titration
In a recent correspondence, Meijer et al. challenge a new meta‑analysis that found ultrabrief pulse (UBP) electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) less effective than brief pulse (BP) ECT for depression. They propose that many UBP studies used inappropriate seizure‑threshold titration, delivering higher‑than‑intended stimulus...
OMO Australia Teams up with Arsenal’s Aussie Footballers to Champion Outdoor Play and Tackle the ‘Gender Activity Gap’ in New...
OMO Australia has joined forces with Arsenal Women’s Football Club to launch the "It Starts Outside" campaign, part of Unilever’s Dirt Is Good platform. The initiative spotlights Australian football stars Kyra Cooney‑Cross, Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord, urging parents to...
Do You Want Your Kids Arguing Like a Politician?
Pamela Rutledge warns that children are internalizing the hostile conflict styles of politicians and social‑media influencers, equating aggression with power and success. Research cited links repeated exposure to criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling with higher bullying rates, reduced empathy, and...
Lifting Weights Builds a Sharper Mind and Reduces Anxiety in Older Women
A three‑month randomized trial found that older women who engaged in resistance training—whether using heavier weights for eight to twelve reps or lighter weights for ten to fifteen reps—experienced significant gains in cognitive performance and marked reductions in depression and...
NCQA and West Health Collaborate to Enhance Integration of Behavioral Health Within Primary Care Systems
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and West Health have formed a strategic partnership to develop standardized quality measures that embed behavioral health into primary‑care settings. By combining NCQA’s measurement expertise with West Health’s Accelerator model, the alliance will...
What To Say When Someone Comments On Your Body, According To Therapists
Therapists are offering concrete language to help people deflect unsolicited body comments, emphasizing that even well‑intentioned compliments can reinforce harmful appearance‑based self‑valuation. Experts like Alli Spotts‑De Lazzer and Lindsie Meek suggest simple phrases—such as “I feel well” or “Please don’t...
The Benefits of Practicing Breathwork Online: Flexibility Meets Mindfulness
Online breathwork is proving that virtual sessions can match—or even surpass—studio experiences. By practicing in their own homes, participants receive a powerful safety cue that lets the nervous system relax deeper than a physical studio can provide. The flexibility of...
Moms, Start Taking Yourself On Solo Movie Dates
The article urges mothers to schedule solo trips to the movies as a simple, restorative form of self‑care. It highlights how a Regal Unlimited subscription—$29.99 per month—lets moms watch any film they choose without guilt or compromise. By treating a...
The Cost of Being the Person Everyone Likes
RO DBT identifies an “overly agreeable” subtype of the overcontrol pattern, describing people who appear warm, cooperative, and eager to please while suppressing negative emotions. These individuals expend significant mental energy to maintain a likable façade, often concealing anger, resentment, and...
Baltimore to Use $1M in Grant Funding for 911 Diversion Program
Baltimore will use a $1.03 million federal grant to broaden its 911 diversion program, extending services beyond behavioral‑health emergencies to a wider range of non‑violent calls. The funding, secured by Rep. Kweisi Mfume, builds on a program launched in 2021 under a...
Struggling With Tight Shoulders? Here’s the Stretching and Strengthening You Need.
The Yoga Journal article revisits classic stretches and strengthening routines to alleviate tight shoulders, emphasizing the role of scapular positioning, rotation, and spinal flexibility. It breaks down shoulder anatomy, outlines six core movements, and explains how everyday activities strain these...
Trump Clears Path for Expanded Psychedelic Research to Treat Veterans’ PTSD
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the FDA to accelerate reviews of psychedelic therapies and earmarking at least $50 million for ibogaine research aimed at treating veteran PTSD. The order also creates a Right‑to‑Try pathway for severely ill patients...
HR’s Critical Role in Building Organizational Resilience
HR is emerging as a strategic driver of organizational resilience amid ongoing VUCA conditions. By establishing a baseline with an 11‑question resilience survey, leaders can identify gaps and target development. The article highlights five personal resilience factors—self‑efficacy, optimism, sense of...
Yoga for Tired Trail Runners
Trail runners face uneven terrain that taxes hips, calves, glutes and the lower back, especially as fatigue sets in. Targeted yoga poses—low lunge with posterior tilt, downward‑dog heel pulses, pigeon with forward fold, half‑kneeling quad stretch, and legs‑up‑the‑wall—restore balance, improve...
To Reap the Benefits of Cold Plunging, Avoid These 8 Mistakes
Cold plunging has surged into a $300 million wellness market, yet scientific consensus on its benefits remains fragmented. Experts from the University of Oregon and the University of Ottawa highlight mixed study results on recovery, metabolism, and cognitive gains. The article...
HR Trends: Improving Workforce Performance Through Better Work Environments
The article argues that workforce performance hinges on a stable, psychologically safe work environment, especially in high‑risk industrial settings. Consistent use of high‑quality industrial denatured ethanol eliminates chemical variability, reducing mental fatigue and errors. Standardized workspaces and a "prevention‑through‑design" safety...
More than Half of Girls Are Scared of Adulthood. As a Mom, I Get It — and I Refuse to...
Girl Scouts of the USA reports that 54% of girls ages 5‑13 find adulthood scary, with the fear rising to 62% among 8‑10‑year‑olds and stabilizing around 60% for pre‑teens. The study shows 85% of girls look up to role models...
Trump, FDA Plan to Expedite Psychedelic Development
President Donald Trump publicly endorsed psychedelic medicines as a breakthrough for severe mental health disorders, pledging to fast‑track their research and development. The White House announcement coincides with the FDA’s plan to create an accelerated review pathway for psychedelic drug...
The USC Professor Who Pioneered Socially Assistive Robotics
Maja Matarić, a USC professor of computer science, neuroscience and pediatrics, helped define socially assistive robotics in 2005 and has since built robots that provide therapeutic social interaction. Her work includes the Bandit, Kiwi and Blossom platforms, which support children...
Feel Like a Fraud? Read This Before You Doubt Yourself Again
Imposter syndrome touches roughly 70% of high‑achieving entrepreneurs, but it isn’t a career‑ending flaw. Leaders who treat self‑doubt as a signal—rather than a setback—use it to prepare more thoroughly, listen deeper, and act decisively. Research shows that moderate anxiety can...
Brain Stimulation Improves PTSD Symptoms
A two‑week, MRI‑guided low‑frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) trial at Emory University showed a marked reduction in right amygdala reactivity and significant alleviation of PTSD symptoms. Forty‑seven participants completed the double‑blind, placebo‑controlled study, with 74% of the active‑TMS group achieving...
Why Thinking About The Past Makes Us More Grateful (M)
Recent psychological research shows that reflecting on nostalgic memories can significantly increase present‑day gratitude. The study found that brief exposure to personal past cues—such as music or photos—activates reward centers in the brain and heightens appreciation for current relationships and...
Can Chatbots Really Relieve Loneliness?
Recent research shows empathic chatbots can ease loneliness in the moment, but a 2026 two‑week study at the University of British Columbia found they fail to produce lasting benefits. Students who exchanged daily messages with random peers reported reduced loneliness...
Why No Child Should Have To Sacrifice School To Care For Their Family
The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) highlights a hidden crisis: more than 5.4 million U.S. children act as family caregivers, often juggling school with medical and household duties. These youth face chronic absenteeism, lower grades, and heightened anxiety, which can...
California Students Author New ‘Digital Wellness’ Bill, Say Phone Bans Fall Short
California Assembly Bill 2071, authored by student activist Elise Choi and the GenUp coalition, would require every public school to embed digital‑wellness instruction into health curricula. The bill, moving through a committee hearing with bipartisan backing, mandates a Department of...
Boosting Behavioral Health Access Through the Collaborative Care Model
LifeStance partnered with a large primary‑care network to pilot the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) for behavioral health. Over a year, patients in CoCM were 78% likely to attend their initial visit, more than double the 38% rate for standard referrals....
The People Who Mistake Self-Sufficiency for Healing and Don’t Realize They’ve Just Gotten Better at Hiding What Still Hurts
Self‑sufficiency is widely praised, but the article argues it often disguises unresolved emotional pain rather than true healing. It distinguishes between genuine processing—where people can articulate hurt—and mere containment, which appears as high performance but erodes connection over time. The...