Cancer Patients Need Proper Nutrition, Not Just Calories
Dietitian here, who worked over a decade in clinical care with high acuity patients. You might be wondering what could POSSIBLY be worse than a cancer patient ordering pizza + chocolate chip cookies for lunch on their hospital tray... Let me tell you: A cancer patient with a significant weight loss + poor appetite, consuming 10% of their grilled chicken & brown rice with a side salad, at risk of malnutrition, experiencing overall poor nutritional quality of life. That's worse.
Outdoor Walks Instantly Calm Fussy Babies
One of the best remedies for a fussy baby is stepping outside. I have done this hundreds of times and it works almost every single time. They go from screaming to quiet and looking around within seconds. The sudden change in...
Metabolism Shifts: Carb Overload at Rest, Balance With
Did resting + VO2 Max tests last week and learned a lot about my metabolism - apparently I consume too many carbs at rest but at light exertion it shifts to 50:50. Doctor recommended that I mix up my cardio...
Alone Time Lets Your Nervous System Reset
Spending time alone is healing because your nervous system can drop its defenses and safely start to soften, rest, and reset to its natural state of calm.
Deep Focus Restores Mood and Sharpens Cognition
12 hrs of focused work yesterday. Surprised by the level of cognitive and mood lift. Context switching 300x/day creates a noise floor of attention reside and chronic nervous system arousal. Microdosing cortisol. Extended focus resensitizes, making the world interesting again
Six Somatic Practices to Strengthen Personal Boundaries
6 Somatic exercises to help build stronger boundaries: 1. The "stop" palm push. 2. Visualizing energetic boundaries (bubbles). 3. The "boundary box" (push and pull). 4. Somatic "yes" and "no". 5. Tangible boundaries. 6. The butterfly hug.
Discover Why Suffering Happens—And How to End It
Would you like to understand the cause of suffering and how to end it? Please join me live on Zoom, Monday, April 13, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. xoxo bk Register: https://thework.com/lets-do-the-work-with-byron-katie theworkofbyronkatie #byronkatie #innerwisdom #selfhelp #selfinquiry #healingjourney #selflovejourney #mindfulness #TheWork
Invest in People, Not Pills, for Health Success
The best investment you can make in your health isn’t a supplement, a peptide, or a medication. It’s people. Find a good trainer. See a skilled physical therapist. Work with a smart, caring medical professional. High quality professional guidance will get you...
Weightlifting After 30: Your Essential Life Insurance
If you’re over 30, lifting weights is NOT optional. It’s your insurance policy for life.
Safety Fuels Growth; Scolding Undermines Improvement
People become the best versions of themselves when they feel ✨safe✨ This is why scolding people doesn't usually work so well to make them improve if they don't feel safe with you.
Give Yourself Grace to Extend Grace to Others
Random thought while I’m rolling lol 😝 Give yourself grace ❤️❤️❤️❤️‼️it will allow you to give others grace too ❤️ https://t.co/jD1IaAObwN
Coachella Weekend: Ditch Instagram, Get Outside, Invest in Yourself
Coachella weekend is truly the perfect opportunity to take a break from Instagram and go touch some grass and invest in yourself 
10 Minutes of Meditation Boosts Focus, Cuts Anxiety
10 minutes of meditation can change your life. Daily practice results: - Concentraion: ↑ ~5–15% - Reactivity: ↓ ~15–25% - Distractability: ↓ ~10–25% - Anxiety: ↓ ~20–35% These aren't random numbers, they're backed by decades of peer-reviewed research. If you want to get started here's how: 1. Easy...
Eat Early, Sleep Better: Front‑Load Your Calories
Front loading your calories is a game changer. Every time I visit family and have a late night meal or go out to eat and eat a big dinner, I feel off the next morning. I wake up not quite hungry...
Phone‑free Test Exposes Focus Issues and Separation Anxiety
If you can't focus, try putting your phone in another room. Then you'll realize you can't focus AND you have separation anxiety.
Your Future Self Is Built on Daily Choices
The person you will be in 5 years depends on: • books or articles you read • how much more you write • money you save and invest • who you work with • friends you spend time with • new skills you develop • the...
Unlock Hip Mobility to Relieve Back and Knee Pain
Stiff hips? 4 exercises for you These exercises improve hip internal and external rotation, open the hips, and increase hamstring flexibility. Limited hip mobility often leads to compensation in the lower back or knees, causing stiffness or pain. By improving how your...
Exercise Your Mind, Avoid Mental Obesity
You need to read more, and you need to consume less. You need to set aside time to do a workout for the mind, and you need to give it time to recover. Especially now that it's so easy for...
Why Standard Health Tips Miss Neurodivergent Realities
I'm a neurodivergent health researcher. Here are 12 health tips that are correct in theory but often fail in real life (especially for NDs): (and what actually works better)
Three Dimensions Define Recovery: Mood, Energy, Clarity
14 thoughts on recovery: 1. There are three types of recovery: physical, mental, and spiritual. 2. You are either working or recovering on all three dimensions. There is no in between. 3. You can operationalize recovery on three dimensions: your mood, your energy,...
Swap Screen Time for Simple, Real‑world Dopamine Boosters
Alternatives for your dopamine addled brain: Read fiction for an hour Build a model airplane Take up a micro hobby A walk in the park no headphones Write a letter in pen Play a board game Go swimming in a cold lake Write a 500-word flash fiction
Vitamin C May Halt Aging for Just Cents Daily
Vitamin C for Anti-Aging? New 2026 Science (Human and Monkey) 1/2) Could you really slow aging for as little as 6.2 cents per day? Based on new human and primate data published in Cell Metabolism, it might actually be possible. TL;DR: Vitamin...
AI Chatbots Can Foster Dangerous Emotional Dependence
What started as comfort turned into something much darker. After thousands of messages with a chatbot, what began as seeking support became a deep emotional attachment, with tragic consequences. The case reflects a growing pattern of users spiraling into delusional states,...
Rebalancing Autonomic Nervous System May Slow Aging
“We propose that, at the core of aging, there is an imbalance between the SNS and PNS, which provides opportunities for therapeutic intervention.” How? Read more below👇 👨🏻⚕️ 🔎 “Hand-held, non-invasive wellness devices are being deployed in the U.S. military to enhance...
Daily Mortality Reflection Sharpens Purpose and Presence
Some people don't like being reminded of their mortality, and I'll say it can feel unpleasant to ponder, but it does make life quite vivid and infuse it with a sense of purpose and poignancy. The Buddha actually had a...
One Blood Test Detects Multiple Cancers and Diseases
Detecting multiple cancers and other diseases from a single blood sample https://t.co/6gjjYY50dm via @medical_xpress #cancer #research
Gentle ADHD Correction: Quick, Shame‑free Technique
A child psychologist trick: the fastest way to correct an ADHD child without triggering shame or anger
Sleep, Sprint, Mediterranean Diet Top Health Priorities
Health habits tierlist: - Sleep 7-8h: 10/10 - Sprinting: 9.5/10 - Mediterranean or Japanese diet: 9/10 - Sauna: 8.5/10 - Education: 8/10 - Consistent daily rhythms: 7.5/10 - Coffee and teas: 7/10 - Supplements: 5/10 - Walking <8k steps: 3/10 - Drinks 1-2/day: 2/10 - Snus: 1/10
Slow Down, Heal, Transform Your Home Life
When you slow down, heal, and realign everything at home begins to change. This is what we create inside EPH. 💜 ✨ Comment “JOIN” and I’ll send you the workshop link. [parenting transformation, conscious parenting, mindful motherhood, emotional healing for mothers]
Resilience, Burnout Relief, and the Cost of Being Used
At the link, the best of The Marginalian this week in a single place – how to be a tree: notes on the resilience of letting go; Brian Eno's remedy for burnout and despair; and a meditation on being used:...
The 1:10 Protein Rule Sticks in Your Mind
POV: you learned the 1:10 protein rule and now you can’t unsee it Follow @trizzlemanfitness for more
Find Purpose After Retirement by Building, Not Chasing
What happens when the job title disappears… and you’re left with just you? In Episode 412 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast, I dive into one of the biggest fears around retirement: losing your sense of purpose. For most of our...
You’re Not Over‑Sensitive, Just Over‑Burdened—Find Relief
You’re not too sensitive. You’ve just been carrying too much, for too long, alone. Follow if you want a space to lay it down.
You Spend 12× More Time TV than Exercising
The average American watches 3.7 hours of TV per day. That same American exercises for 0.31 hours per day. If you have almost 4 hours to sit on your ass, you have time to move your body.
Neurodivergent Kids Struggle, Not Disrespect: Understand ADHD
I feel so deeply for our neurodivergent kids. They’re often so misunderstood. We see them as disrespectful or bad, when in reality they want to be good so desperately but their brain just struggles to control impulses, pay attention, handle...
Loud Vision Talk Masks Self‑Deceptive Identity Performance
I’m a Psychologist. I’ve studied IDENTITY PERFORMANCE and SELF-DECEPTION for 17 years. Here’s what no one is saying about people who talk about their vision louder than they build it…
Starting a 3-Day Water Fast for Health Reset
In 24 hours, I'm beginning a 3-day water fast to reset my health. If you want to do it together, you're welcome to join: https://fastforhealth.co/
D1 Football Players Require Over 4,000 Calories Daily
🏈 The typical D1 football player that is 190lbs is going to need > 4,000 kcal daily. Breakfast: -3-4 eggs -Oatmeal -Grapes -English muffin -Chocolate milk -Water/OJ Breakfast 2: -Trail mix -String cheese -Protein bar Lunch: -Chicken, rice, vegetables, and avocado -Banana PBJ Pre-practice -Greek yogurt + berries -Jerky + Coconut chips During: -Sports drink...
Deliberate Yawning Relaxes Body Through Deep Breathing
Did you know that a deliberate yawn relaxes the body? It forces you to take a deep breath, slow down the way you breathe, and exhale fully. Give it try. Yawn and as you do extend your arms upward. https://t.co/Fy0lTG5E2h
Mental Strength Sharpens Swing and Boosts Performance
Being mentally strong helps you remain calm and composed under pressure. Your mental game affects your swing and shot accuracy. Negative thoughts and self-doubt often result in poor performance. Adopting positive mental habits can refine physical techniques and improve focus...
Success Lies in Peace, Not Endless Hours
Busy isn’t always better. I used to think working long hours = success. Now I just want peace, space to think, and work that sharpens my skills. 💚
Hands-Free Exoskeleton Restores Walking for Patients
Atalante X: The Hands-Free Exoskeleton That Gets Patients Walking Again via @WevolverApp #Healthcare #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/mpeZ0Fuk6M
Success Rises, Keep Life Simple, Protect Your Time
When your working life rewards you, it’s easy to ratchet up the complexity: homes, cars, travel, possessions etc. I have found that all that complexity comes at the sake of your most fleeting asset: your time. Instead of building things,...
Basic Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition Trump Extreme Longevity Hacks
After almost a decade studying the biology of aging, I hate to break it to you: Consistency with the basics — sleep, movement, and nutrition — outperforms most extreme protocols when it comes to longevity.
Four Essential Weekly Movements for Longevity
As a bioscientist studying aging, these are 4 types of movement I try to include each week: 👉 Walking 👉 Strength training 👉 Higher-intensity cardio 👉 Mobility work
Step Outside, Breathe Fresh Air, and Listen to Nature
Go outside and walk a bit, breathe the fresh air, look up and listen to nature.
Wellbeing Defined: Purpose, Satisfaction, Acceptance, Connection, Autonomy, Happiness
Experts Finally Agree on What “Wellbeing” Actually Means - https://t.co/HkGy0PWIio via @neurosciencenew Meaning and purpose – feeling life is worthwhile and goal‑directed Life satisfaction – an overall evaluation that your life is good Self‑acceptance – positive and non-judgmental view of self Connection –...
Forgot Recovery, Ended Up Writing Instead
So it turns out I did not give myself enough recovery time after doing the thing I trained for 6 months for 😅 so today has been a writing day oops
Metformin Can Deplete B12—Test Before Trying to Conceive
Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for PCOS. It helps with insulin resistance and can restore ovulation. But there is a side effect that almost nobody talks about. Metformin reduces B12 absorption and up to 30% of long...
Unsustainable Habits Cause Stagnation; Change Them to Get Unstuck
If things haven’t been changing, and you’ve been feeling worse, something you’re doing is no longer sustainable. To get unstuck, try this… Drop a 💜 if you found this helpful