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Debunking 12 Cold and Flu Myths to Keep Your Family Healthy
Parents often encounter misinformation about colds and flu, but scientific evidence clarifies key facts. Viruses, not cold weather, cause illness, and the flu vaccine remains the most effective preventive measure, while no vaccine exists for the common cold. Hand hygiene, timely vaccination, and appropriate use of antivirals can curb transmission, and myths such as dairy increasing mucus are unfounded. Understanding these truths helps families reduce sick days and avoid complications.
How to Build Self-Control, According to Psychologists
A University of Zurich study found that people with high trait self‑control prefer activities they deem meaningful—like exercise or chores—over purely pleasurable options such as napping or music. Participants given an hour of free time chose constructive tasks without needing...
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Effective Ways to Help Your Baby Feel Safe Around New Faces
Stranger anxiety is a normal developmental stage that typically emerges around eight to nine months as infants grasp object permanence and form secure attachments. Babies may freeze, cling, or cry when unfamiliar faces approach, signaling their growing ability to differentiate...
Focusing on How and Why You Eat – Not Just What – May Be the Key to Healthy Eating
Recent research argues that healthy eating should focus on how and why we eat, not just what we consume. By emphasizing intuitive eating—listening to hunger, fullness, and cravings—people experience better physical and mental health, lower BMI, and higher diet quality....
Struggling to Focus? 5 Books to Improve Mental Focus
Amid growing digital distractions, a recent YourStory article highlights five books that can help professionals rebuild mental focus. The list includes Cal Newport’s *Deep Work*, James Clear’s *Atomic Habits*, Gary Keller and Jay Papasan’s *The One Thing*, Nir Eyal’s *Indistractable*,...
HHS Launches $100M Addiction Recovery Program, Digital Health Plays Growing Role in Treatment
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a $100 million STREETS program to expand addiction treatment and housing support for people experiencing homelessness. The initiative, part of the Great American Recovery Initiative, will start in eight pilot communities and...
PREMAZ Expands Early Brain Screening Through Health Is One
PREMAZ, a Cambridge‑backed digital cognitive assessment, has partnered with UK wellness provider Health is One to embed early brain‑health screening into everyday well‑being services. The 10‑15 minute test focuses on "memory precision," detecting subtle declines that traditional tests miss. By...
What to Do When Panic Attacks
The article outlines practical, Buddhist‑inspired techniques for managing panic attacks, emphasizing mindfulness, breath control, narrative reframing, multisensory grounding, and TIPP skills. It explains how simple practices like box breathing and sensory cues can interrupt the physiological surge of cortisol and...
Finding My Higher Power in the Ten Thousand Things
The author recounts a decade‑long sobriety journey that merged Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) with Zen Buddhism, highlighting how the AA Big Book eventually recognized Buddhist members. He explains that the Buddhist Eightfold Path mirrors AA’s Twelve Steps, allowing both frameworks to...
How to Find Your Middle Way
The article explains the Buddhist concept of the "middle way," tracing its origins from the Buddha’s rejection of both self‑indulgence and extreme asceticism to the Mahayana Madhyamaka school’s philosophical emphasis on emptiness. It illustrates how the Buddha’s first turning of...
Freedom Boosts Happiness — Particularly For People In These Countries (M)
A new cross‑national study finds personal freedom significantly boosts individual well‑being everywhere. The effect is strongest in wealthier countries and those with culturally individualistic values. Researchers measured happiness scores alongside freedom indices, revealing that economic prosperity and cultural context amplify...
How Nathan Payton Feeds the Strongest Men on Earth
At the Arnold Classic, nutrition architect Nathan Payton guided four strongmen who finished second, third, fourth and seventh, showcasing his impact on elite performance. He relies on dry‑starch snacks like Rice Krispie treats combined with sodium to lock fluid and...
Who Are You in Conflict?
University of Maryland faculty Jazmin Pichardo and Beth Douthirt-Cohen guide students and staff through embodied conflict‑resolution workshops that blend somatic awareness, emotion‑naming tools, and the concept of “choosing relationship.” Their curriculum teaches participants to notice bodily signals, use emotion wheels,...
Depression Improves with Mebufotenin
A phase‑2b trial of inhaled mebufotenin (GH001) in 81 adults with treatment‑resistant depression showed rapid symptom relief, with 57.5% of the active‑treatment group achieving remission by day 8 versus none on placebo. The mean MADRS score fell by 15.2 points compared...
Samsung Built a Motion Sickness App for Galaxy Buds, but You Can Try It on Any Earbuds
Samsung has launched Hearapy, a free Android app that emits 100 Hz bass sine waves for 60‑second sessions to alleviate motion sickness. The app stimulates the inner‑ear balance system and, according to Samsung, can keep users comfortable for up to two...
The SEEDS Framework for Boosting Testosterone Naturally
The Art of Manliness outlines the SEEDS framework—Sleep, Exercise, Environment, Diet, and Stress—as a practical, evidence‑based approach to naturally boost testosterone. Research shows that limiting sleep to five hours can cut testosterone by 10‑15%, while 6.5‑9 hours supports optimal hormone...
Rory McIlroy Reveals His Mental Toughness Secrets for Conquering the Masters
Rory McIlroy’s new Prime Video documentary reveals how he turned a 14‑year mental burden from his 2011 Masters collapse into a disciplined, reflective practice. The film shows McIlroy leaning into missed shots, questioning his approach, and eventually learning to release...
How a Safety-Net System Reached 70% Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates
NYC Health + Hospitals has leveraged a data‑driven population health registry to raise its colorectal cancer screening rate to 70%, far surpassing the national average of roughly 59%. The program combines patient‑friendly FIT kit materials in 14 languages, automated MyChart...
Ikea Is Testing Quiet Hours in Mons
IKEA’s Mons store in Belgium will hold two weekly quiet hours, each Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., during which music, non‑essential announcements and aisle logistics are halted. The trial runs from April 3 to August 28 and aims to create a calmer...
Mind Cymru Calls on Next Welsh Government to Address Mental Health Stigma This World Bipolar Day
On World Bipolar Day, Mind Cymru called on the incoming Welsh Government to invest in anti‑stigma programmes after its Big Mental Health Report showed a decline in workplace willingness to work with people with mental health problems. A 2025 YouGov...
Art Fund Study Suggests Looking at Art Might Be Good for You
A study by King’s College London, the Art Fund and the Psychiatry Research Trust found that viewing original artworks in a gallery can instantly lower stress hormones and inflammation markers. Fifty volunteers aged 18 to 40 were split between a...
Let Kids Be Kids? The Ethics of Maximizing Children’s Talents
The article examines the growing trend of pushing children into intensive talent‑maximization programs, especially in sports, where training often exceeds 16 hours per week and begins as early as age two. It contrasts this with the intrinsic value of childhood—unstructured...
New Nature-Published Research Reviews How Metabolic Dysfunction May Be the Core Driver in Psychiatric Diseases
A new review in Nature Mental Health, led by Stanford’s Dr. Shebani Sethi, argues that metabolic dysfunction is a core driver of serious psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. The paper synthesizes 138 studies linking systemic...
School Nurses Report Satisfaction with Stock Inhaler Program
The Resources for Every School Confronting Unexpected Emergencies Illinois (RESCUE‑IL) stock inhaler program was evaluated across 483 Illinois public schools, with 327 nurses and staff responding. Satisfaction was high, with 96.3% reporting they were very satisfied or satisfied, and 95.9%...
Toxic Bosses Don’t Just Hurt People. They Hurt the Bottom Line
Toxic bosses are a pervasive problem, with 87% of professionals reporting at least one and 57% leaving jobs because of a bad manager. Their behavior erodes psychological safety, stifles creativity, and drives high turnover. In North America, manager‑related attrition accounts...
Why Wellbeing Needs to Extend Beyond Desk-Based Workers
Workplace wellbeing programs have traditionally been built around desk‑based employees, leaving construction and other site‑focused workers underserved. Craig Carney argues that the office‑centric model fails when workers are mobile, exposed to physical demands, and disconnected from digital channels. Companies like...
How to Handle a Panic Attack
Clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith outlines research‑backed strategies to manage panic attacks in a concise video. She emphasizes recognizing symptoms, using grounding and breathing techniques, and reshaping catastrophic thoughts. The guidance aims to lessen immediate distress and reduce the frequency...
Is Berberine "Nature’s Ozempic?" Here’s What 126 Studies Reveal
A new review of 126 studies examined berberine’s role in metabolic health, finding that its effects stem from gut‑microbiome modulation, reduced inflammation, and improved intestinal barrier function rather than direct hormone signaling. Unlike GLP‑1 drugs such as Ozempic, berberine works...
Drinking This Daily Can Increase 115 Types Of Good Gut Bacteria, Study Shows
A new analysis of 23,000 dietary respondents linked with over 54,000 stool‑sample genomes shows coffee consumption boosts gut microbial diversity. High coffee drinkers exhibited an eight‑fold increase in the beneficial bacterium Lachnospiraceae asaccharolyticus and a total rise in 115 bacterial...
5 Foods A Dietitian Always Keeps in Her Fridge (For Easy, Balanced Meals)
Registered dietitian Molly Knudsen outlines five fridge staples—Greek yogurt, apples, eggs, canned salmon, and Medjool dates—that simplify balanced eating. She highlights Greek yogurt’s 17 grams of protein per three‑quarter cup, apples’ ready‑to‑eat convenience, eggs’ affordability and versatility, canned salmon’s omega‑3 richness,...
5 Takeaways From The Newly Released Brain & Heart Guidelines
The 2026 C‑CHANGE/CMAJ clinical guidelines formally unite brain and heart health, presenting 11 harmonized recommendations. They now require routine cognitive screening for atrial fibrillation patients and depression screening for coronary artery disease sufferers. Intensive blood‑pressure control is endorsed for its...
Sarah Shahi Plays a Therapist on ‘Paradise’ and Nearly Everywhere Else
Sarah Shahi returns as psychologist Gabriela Torabi in Hulu’s post‑apocalyptic drama "Paradise," concluding its second season on March 30, 2026. The role mirrors Shahi’s two‑decade personal therapy journey, earning praise from mental‑health professionals for its authenticity. In January she released a self‑help...
Waking Up in Pain? Your Sleep Position May Need Adjusting.
Experts from leading medical centers explain how sleep posture influences discomfort, highlighting the pros and cons of the three primary positions. Side sleeping, while common, can place excessive pressure on shoulders, hips and knees, especially for older adults or those...
How Much Protein Do You Need? Here's How to Personalize Your Optimal Intake
Protein intake has surged in public discourse, prompting the latest Dietary Guidelines to recommend 1.2‑1.6 g per kilogram of body weight daily. The article explains how to calculate personal needs, adjusting for activity level, age, and muscle‑preserving goals. It also compares...
Oura’s India Play: Why the Future of Health Tech Is Screenless
Finnish wearables maker Oura is launching its smart ring in India, partnering with premium retailers such as Cromā to preserve its high‑end unboxing experience. The company emphasizes a screenless, design‑first philosophy that positions the ring as a status symbol for...
Your Happiness Calendar for Educators for April 2026
The Greater Good Science Center released its April 2026 Happiness Calendar for Educators, offering daily tips to build courage and resilience in schools. The calendar is available as a free PDF download and is designed to foster kinder, more inclusive learning...
Biscuit Break or Energy Crash? Junk Food Blamed for Workplace Energy Slumps
Research by nutrition app Lifesum shows 62% of UK employees feel tired or unfocused after eating unhealthy snacks at work. The study links ultra‑processed foods—such as crisps, biscuits and sugary drinks—to predictable afternoon energy crashes that erode concentration. These diet‑related...
Strong for Life Part 2 – From Frailty Score to Strength Prescription
Strength training is positioned as a modifiable lever to counter frailty, using the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) to tailor exercise intensity. The article outlines a three‑level prescription matrix—supported, standard, and power—matched to CFS bands, recommending 4‑6 core movements performed...
Skin-Picking as Self-Soothing: Is Emotion Regulation the Missing Piece?
A 2025 systematic review examined the relationship between emotion‑regulation deficits and skin‑picking disorder (SPD), finding that SPD patients consistently exhibit higher emotional dysregulation than healthy controls. While these deficits are clear, they do not reliably predict overall SPD severity, though...
Webcast: A New Framework for Thriving Workplaces
A new webcast introduces a proactive framework for thriving workplaces, shifting focus from merely managing psychosocial risks to cultivating protective, positive work elements. It highlights gaps in traditional safety approaches and outlines a three‑level model that moves organizations from risk...
From PhD Project to Pitch Winner: How Mental Jam Wowed Judges at Growth Summit
Mental Jam, a Melbourne‑based games studio founded by Dr. Michelle Chen, won the pitch competition at SmartCompany and Startup Daily’s Growth Summit on February 25. The startup creates cozy, story‑driven video games that teach mental‑health literacy, now pivoting to sell...
Could Solar-Powered Smart Clothes Track Your Health?
University of Georgia researchers reviewed MXene‑based smart textiles that can continuously monitor body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate while also providing antimicrobial protection. The fabrics harvest solar energy, enabling built‑in power banks that could charge phones or laptops. The...
Electronic Dance Music Events Appear to Provide a Mental Health Boost for Women over 40
A study published in Psychology of Music finds that women over 40 who attend electronic dance music (EDM) events experience significant mental‑health benefits, citing stress relief, emotional recharge, and even spiritual fulfillment. Survey data from 136 participants show that music...
Circuit-Targeted Modulation of Anxiety Symptoms in Individuals with Major Depression: A Randomized Head-to-Head TMS Trial
A randomized head‑to‑head trial compared two transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) targeting strategies in patients with major depressive disorder who also exhibit significant anxiety. Using circuit‑specific maps that differentiate anxiosomatic from dysphoric networks, the study found that the anxiosomatic‑targeted protocol produced...
'I Nearly Broke Trying to Help My Partner with Addiction Issues'
Michael Harkin, a Derry resident, hit rock bottom with drug abuse and entered a 12‑step recovery program through the charity Heal The Hurt five years ago. His wife Claire also faced the strain of his addiction, ultimately setting boundaries that...
The Psychological Difference Between Playing Video Games to Relax and Playing to Win
A network‑analysis of 13,464 adult gamers, primarily League of Legends players, shows that motivation to win creates a distinct anxiety profile compared with playing for fun, relaxation, or skill improvement. Competitive players exhibit higher generalized anxiety and tend to play...
I Love My Child, but I Am Tired of Being Strong All the Time
An essay published on The Good Men Project shares a mother’s candid confession of chronic exhaustion and the pressure to remain strong for her child. She describes physical illness, sleepless nights, and emotional weight, noting that she receives no support...
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Common Antidepressant Medications
Antidepressant prescriptions remain among the most common in the United States, with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) accounting for roughly 70 % of all treatments. Recent surveys show that more than 14 % of Americans aged 12 and older used an antidepressant...
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Understanding Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client‑centered counseling method that helps individuals resolve ambivalence and find personal reasons for change. Developed by William Miller and Stephen Rollnick for alcohol addiction, it now spans addiction, weight loss, smoking cessation, anxiety and more....
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How Self-Reflection Benefits Your Mental Health
The article outlines how intentional self‑reflection enhances mental health by boosting self‑awareness, decision‑making, and alignment with personal values. It cites experts from AMFM Healthcare and Newport Healthcare, highlighting practical tools such as journaling, open‑ended questions, and brief meditation. The piece...