Psychology Says People Who Stay Calm Under Pressure Aren’t Suppressing Their Emotions — They’ve Built a Relationship with Discomfort that...
A large Stanford study shows that how people regulate emotions matters more than whether they feel them. Reappraisal—reframing stress before it peaks—outperforms suppression, which merely masks the response, across health, relationship, and performance outcomes. Calm under pressure stems from a learned tolerance for discomfort, not from emotional detachment. Small, repeated practices like brief mindfulness can build this skill.
How Can We Be More Resilient? Humans Are Really Bad at Realising that We Can Bounce Back and Learn From...
Grace Lordan, LSE associate professor and author of *Think Big*, explains that resilience is a learnable, replenishable skill that helps individuals cope with adversity, from minor slights to major setbacks. She stresses the importance of recognizing and processing emotions before reframing...
Phytochemical Blend Holds Promise for Exercise Recovery: Study
A randomized, double‑blind trial funded by VDF FutureCeuticals tested a 300 mg phytochemical blend—calcium fructoborate, turmeric (≥95% curcuminoids) and pomegranate (≥40% punicalagins)—against placebo in 24 active adults. Participants performed 150 drop jumps to induce muscle damage and were monitored for up...
Everyone's Invited | How One Business Made Their Office Design so Alluring No-One Wants to WFH
Commercial, a business‑transformation partner, unveiled a new office built around inclusivity, featuring low‑stimulation work zones, pet‑ and child‑friendly spaces, abundant plants, and natural light. Managing Director Simone Hindmarch says the design removes barriers for neurodiverse and varied working styles, fostering...
Indonesian Food Makers Must Apply Colour-Graded Sugar, Fat Content Labels
Indonesia’s health ministry will mandate a traffic‑light “nutri‑level” label for foods high in salt, sugar or fat, with red stickers for unhealthy products and green for healthier options. Companies must affix the colour‑coded stickers themselves after testing in government labs,...
Doing This Throughout Life May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk by 38%
Researchers tracking 1,939 older adults over eight years found that individuals with the highest lifelong cognitive enrichment experienced a 38% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and a 36% lower risk of mild cognitive impairment. The top 10% of participants delayed...
Q&A: Vicarious Trauma as a Psychosocial Hazard
Vicarious trauma is emerging as a recognized psychosocial hazard, especially for professionals who regularly encounter others' suffering. Mental‑health experts warn that many employers still underestimate exposure and rely on generic wellness measures that fall short. The Q&A outlines prevalence across...
Behavioral Design Project Aims to Reduce Benzodiazepine Overuse
A collaborative project between the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Badalona Serveis Assistencials (BSA) is launching a behavioural‑design pilot to curb long‑term benzodiazepine use in primary‑care. The three‑month intervention, beginning in April at the CAP Martí i Julià centre,...
Aligning Exercise Timing with Body Clock Chronotype Could Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
A randomized trial of 150 middle‑aged adults with cardiometabolic risk found that exercising in sync with one’s chronotype dramatically amplified health gains. Participants who timed brisk walking to their natural morning or evening preference saw systolic blood pressure drop 10.8 mm Hg,...
$1 Million Gift Advances Healthy Aging Research at OTU
Ontario Tech University has received a $1 million CAD (≈$740,000 USD) donation from the Sienna for Seniors Foundation to launch the Sienna Senior Living Research Centre for Healthy Aging and Happiness. The centre will pursue applied, human‑centred research across three pillars: enhancing...
Individual versus Group-Based Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Physical Activity, Functional, Psychosocial and Health Outcomes
A new meta‑analysis of 71 studies comparing individual and group‑based physical activity (PA) interventions found that group formats deliver a modest, statistically non‑significant advantage for overall activity, psychosocial, and health outcomes, but a significant benefit for functional measures after outlier...
Don't Feel Like Exercising? Maybe It's the Wrong Time of Day for You
A new Open Heart study of 134 Pakistani adults in their 40s and 50s with heart‑risk factors found that aligning exercise with an individual’s chronotype—morning for larks, evening for owls—produces larger gains in blood pressure, aerobic capacity, metabolic markers and...
Spotify Rolls Out Government Vaping Education Campaign
Spotify has teamed with the Australian Government to launch the third phase of its anti‑vaping initiative, titled “Buddy Up – Make a Pact to Quit Together.” The new phase shifts focus from education to a community‑driven model that encourages peers...
New Dads Like Me Want to Do Fatherhood Differently. Where’s Our Support? | Zac Seidler
Zac Seidler, a men’s health psychologist, highlights a growing desire among Australian fathers to redefine fatherhood, yet they face a stark lack of structural support. A Movember Institute survey of 1,216 dads found that two‑fifths reject the way they were raised,...
This Mediterranean‑style Diet Is Linked to a Slower Loss of Brain Volume as We Age
A recent analysis of the Framingham Heart Study found that seniors who closely follow the Mind diet – a hybrid of Mediterranean and DASH eating patterns – retain more grey‑matter and experience slower overall brain‑volume loss. The diet emphasizes vegetables,...
“Mindfulness Did Not Make Me Slower. It Made Me Clearer”
Stanley Ng, founder of Mindful Circle and a management‑consulting executive, credits mindfulness for improving his decision‑making and leadership under pressure. He describes how brief breath‑focused practice creates a mental pause that lets him detect narrowing perspective, stay open, and respond...
Tech Life
The BBC’s "Tech Life" segment spotlights the emotional toll of miscarriage, featuring two couples who describe relationship strain and limited support. It highlights Northern Ireland’s historic move to grant two weeks of paid leave to any partner experiencing a miscarriage,...
Coping With Climate Change Anxiety
Annie Mueller, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist for outdoor athletes, explains that climate‑change anxiety is a natural, protective response to real environmental threats. She differentiates the feeling of anxiety (pain) from the extra suffering caused by unhelpful coping habits like doom‑scrolling....
I Didn't Expect to Outlive My Father
Melanie Brooks reflects on outliving her father, a milestone that forces her to confront a lifelong sense of a foreshortened future. Inspired by Sara Bareilles' new song “Home,” which drew from a grief podcast featuring Stephen Colbert, she examines how...
Why My Wife Is Smarter Than Me When It Matters Most
The author discovers that rapid, instinctive thinking often leads to poor decisions, while his wife's habit of pausing before responding yields clearer outcomes. He frames this contrast as a form of emotional intelligence, where the gap between stimulus and response...
With Health Costs Ballooning, Workers Turn to Wellness and the Internet, ADP Finds
ADP’s 2026 employee benefits survey shows rising medical costs are prompting workers to skip needed care, cut medication use, and even forgo vision or dental coverage. Twenty‑six percent delayed care and 22 percent reduced prescriptions, while 68 percent rely on...
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How to Manage ADHD Medication Rebound
ADHD medication rebound describes the sudden return of mood swings, fatigue, and heightened ADHD symptoms as short‑acting stimulants wear off. It is driven by rapid metabolism that creates a sharp drop in drug levels, distinguishing it from typical side effects....
Psychologists Map Out the Pathways Connecting Sacred Beliefs to Better Sex
A new study of 452 heterosexual couples finds that viewing sexual intimacy as sacred is linked to higher sexual satisfaction and passionate connection. The effect operates through relationship habits—especially sexual mindfulness, open communication, frequent intercourse, and consistent orgasms—rather than sheer...
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What Is Self-Medication?
Self‑medication describes the use of drugs, alcohol, or other remedies to alleviate symptoms without professional oversight. The practice is widespread, with prevalence estimates ranging from 11% to 94% depending on region and demographic. Common agents include alcohol, cigarettes, prescription pills,...
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What Are the Mental Health Benefits of Orgasms?
Orgasms trigger a cascade of neurochemicals—dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, and vasopressin—that improve mood, reduce anxiety, and enhance sleep quality. Both solo and partnered sexual activity deliver these mental‑health benefits, though physical intimacy after partnered sex adds an extra oxytocin boost. Research...
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5 Keys to Living With Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) impacts roughly 1.4% of U.S. adults—about four million people—who experience intense mood swings, unstable self‑image, and relationship volatility. Effective management hinges on professional therapy, targeted medication, and a personalized safety plan to address crises before they...
Does Your School Do Mental Health Checks? They Should Be Regular, Not Just a One-Off
A new study of 767 Australian and UK students tracked emotional wellbeing with brief weekly check‑ins over six to seven weeks. Findings show that 17% of participants fluctuated across the low‑wellbeing threshold, meaning a single‑time screening can misclassify students. While...
A Meditation to Create Inner Balance in the Face of Change
Susan Bauer‑Wu, a registered nurse and mindfulness researcher, shares a guided meditation designed to cultivate equanimity during periods of change. The practice walks listeners through posture, breath awareness, intention setting, and compassionate outreach, encouraging presence without attachment. By framing happiness...
Introducing a Group-Based Cannabis Prevention Program for Adolescents in Youth Residential Care in Germany (CANJuStop): Study Protocol for an Exploratory...
A new group‑based cannabis prevention program, CAN Ju Stop, is being tested among adolescents in German residential youth care. The exploratory cluster‑randomized trial compares the adapted six‑session intervention with a waitlist control, measuring abstinence or reduction in cannabis use over 30 days....
9 Expert Habits to Improve Your Relationships From Neuroscientist Amir Levine
Neuroscientist and psychiatrist Amir Levine, author of the bestselling attachment book “Attached,” has released a follow‑up titled “Secure,” which outlines practical habits for cultivating secure relationships. He introduces the CARRP framework—consistent, available, responsive, reliable, predictable—and emphasizes the power of seemingly...
I'm Turning 40, and People Keep Asking Why I Don't Have Children. I Have a Lot of Reasons.
The author, turning 40, explains why she remains childfree, citing a low priority for parenthood, financial and mental‑health challenges in her 30s, and the grief after her mother’s sudden death. She describes how her mother’s demanding work life and her...
What Your Foot Shape Says About Your Running Shoes
Elite runner and chiropodist Laura Desjardins explains how foot shape dictates running‑shoe choice. Flat or low arches benefit from stable, firmer shoes to curb overpronation, while high arches need extra cushioning to absorb shock. She outlines a simple wet‑foot test...
The Difference Between Being Alone and Being Lonely Is Whether You Chose the Silence. Most People Never Realize They Stopped...
In 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a public‑health crisis, prompting many who normally enjoy being alone to question themselves. Psychologists stress that solitude and loneliness are distinct: solitude is neutral and restorative when chosen, while loneliness is a...
Is the Idea of Personal Strength and Resilience Being Used Against Us?
The article argues that corporations often deflect systemic discrimination and harassment by framing them as personal resilience issues, citing Google’s practice of referring complainants to counseling and Amazon’s “not Amazon material” narrative. It highlights that toxic cultures are deliberately created...
Why ‘Menu Monotony’ May Be The Secret To Losing More Weight (M)
A new longitudinal study shows that people who eat the same meals day after day lose more weight than those who rotate their menus. Researchers followed 1,200 adults for six months, finding the monotony group shed roughly 1‑2 % more body...
MusiCares Launches Digital Suicide Prevention Resources For Artists, Music Community
MusiCares, the Recording Academy’s charitable arm, has launched a digital hub with The Jed Foundation to provide suicide‑prevention and mental‑health resources tailored for music professionals. The site debuted on April 14 following the 2025 MusiCares Wellness In Music Survey, which found...
Why the Apple Watch's 20-Minute Calibration Test Is Worth Your Time - Especially if You're Data Curious
Apple Watch users can boost workout accuracy by completing a 20‑minute outdoor calibration walk or run. The process involves enabling Motion Calibration & Distance in iPhone privacy settings and exercising in a GPS‑strong area, allowing the watch to learn personal...
How My Smart Home Became My Best Defense Against Brutal Spring Allergies - and Pollen
Maria Diaz details how she turned her smart home into a frontline defense against spring pollen. She relies on a HEPA‑rated smart air purifier that auto‑starts when indoor AQI rises, and uses Alexa routines to receive daily pollen and air‑quality...
You Can Order Your Own Blood Work Now. Interpreting the Results Is Another Story
Direct‑to‑consumer blood testing is rapidly expanding as wearables and telehealth firms like Oura, Whoop, Hims & Hers, and Function Health partner with Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp to sell panels for as little as $99. Consumers can order labs without a physician, but the...
How Fear of Separation Is Reshaping Latino Families—And What Communities Can Do
Research shows that fear of immigration‑related family separation is reshaping how Latino families in the United States make everyday decisions—from seeking medical care to pursuing higher education. Heightened ICE enforcement and policies such as the 2018 Zero Tolerance rule increase...
AOPA Pilot Mental Health Initiative
AOPA announced a month‑long mental‑health initiative for May, timed with Mental Health Awareness Month, to educate and support general‑aviation pilots and flight instructors. The program builds on FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Committee recommendations that highlight disclosure barriers for pilots. It will...
The Cost of AI: Signs of Brain Fry & Cognitive Debt
Recent research from BCG, UC Berkeley, and MIT reveals AI is reshaping knowledge work by adding cognitive strain rather than freeing mental capacity. A survey of 1,488 U.S. workers shows productivity peaks with three AI tools, but four or more...
Stripes Beauty Partners With Canyon Ranch to Launch Menopause-Focused Spa Treatments
Stripes Beauty, the menopause‑focused wellness brand founded by Naomi Watts, has partnered with luxury spa operator Canyon Ranch to launch a suite of spa treatments aimed at mid‑life women. The initial rollout will appear at Canyon Ranch’s Tucson, Arizona and...
This Nutrient Deficiency Affects 90% Of Us & May Be Making Your Anxiety Worse
A new meta‑analysis in Molecular Psychiatry found that people with anxiety have about 8% lower choline levels in key brain regions, especially the prefrontal cortex. The review pooled 25 magnetic‑resonance spectroscopy studies covering more than 700 participants, confirming low choline...
Psychedelic Therapy and Traditional Antidepressants Show Similar Results Under Open-Label Conditions
A meta‑analysis of 24 trials found that psychedelic therapy and open‑label antidepressants produce statistically indistinguishable reductions in depressive symptoms. The study compared 8 psychedelic trials (249 patients) with 16 antidepressant trials (7,921 patients) under equal unblinding conditions, revealing only a...
Applications Open for European Journalist Retreat on Trauma, Resilience and Ethical Reporting
The Global Center for Journalism and Trauma, together with iMEdD's Ideas Zone, announced a four‑day retreat for European journalists in Vamvakou, Greece, from 14‑18 October 2026. The fully funded fellowship targets reporters, editors, photographers and multimedia journalists covering conflict, migration,...
Veterans Community Care Program: Information on Behavioral Health Referrals, Fiscal Years 2021 Through 2024
The GAO report shows the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Community Care Program referred more than 600,000 veterans to private providers for behavioral health services between FY2021 and FY2024. Outpatient psychotherapy made up the majority of referrals, but inpatient and residential...
Want To Lift Heavier & Move Better? The #1 Movement Upgrade Most Lifters Ignore
A growing body of research and expert opinion, led by foot specialist Courtney Conley, D.C., argues that lifters are overlooking the most fundamental lever for strength: the feet. Modern cushioned shoes dampen proprioceptive feedback, weakening intrinsic foot muscles that stabilize...
The Future of Work Includes Better Water: Why Offices Are Rethinking Hydration
Offices are installing filtered water dispensers to combat chronic dehydration, which affects up to 75% of Americans. Studies show a single glass of water can boost reaction times by about 14%, linking hydration to higher productivity and safety. Traditional sugary...
Zurich Insurance Offers ‘Best of Both Worlds’ with Human-Led Digital Loss Support Service
Zurich Insurance has partnered with Empathy to launch a human‑led digital bereavement support service for its UK policyholders, offering personalized care plans, dedicated care managers and secure tools to handle the emotional and administrative burdens after a loss. The service,...