Eat More Plants, Add Color to Your Plate
How many plants have you eaten today? How many different colors did you consume? #wednesdaythought #lifestylemedicine #Health #nutrition #HealthyLiving #pavingwellness #WellnessJourney #healthyeating https://t.co/tkhzWO9LNc
Statins for Seniors: Benefits vs Diabetes, Alzheimer Risks
Should older adults use statins for heart health? Do statins increase the risk of diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease? Dr. Gregory Charlop shares the results of an important new health study. www.buckheadlongevity.com/blog/should-older-adults-use-statins-a-top-atlanta-longevity-doctor-answers
Design a Fulfilling Retirement: Mind, Body, Community
Retirement isn’t just about money… it’s about what you do with your days. After years of structured schedules, an empty calendar can feel overwhelming. In this video, we break down the 3 pillars of a fulfilling retirement: Mental, Physical, and Social—so...
Thin Celebrity Videos Perpetuate Harmful Weight Stigma
Hey, so I'm going to say this *gently* to ya'll... Posting videos about how *shockingly thin* a celebrity is, doesn't reduce weight stigma. It reinforces it. It keeps the focus on body size as something to analyze, compare, & react to. Whether...
Prioritize Any Exercise Over Ideal Balance
Love this from Eric Verdin @BuckInstitute highlighting evidence base for health value of exercise. Would strongly emphasize value of some exercise vs obsessing w "ideal balance" (cc @BStulberg , @ZekeEmanuel) Also remember sleep, nutrition; also connection/purpose, agency https://t.co/N6QYgecYjR
Hydration and Electrolytes Can Ease Allergy Inflammation
Allergies aren't always just about pollen. Hydration and electrolyte balance genuinely affect how your body regulates inflammation. I recommend LMNT or electrolytes to up your hydration. LMNT delivers more salt and zero sugar or dodgy ingredients, it puts health in...
Turning 30 Makes Friends Obsess over Back Health
You turn 30 and all of a sudden the homies start talking about back stretches
High‑Achieving Women: It's Not Broken, You're Awakening
For the high achieving girl who did everything right and still feels off… you built the life that looks perfect on paper but you don’t care about the thing you spend 40 hours a week doing, and you’re wondering what’s...
Dietary Amino Acid Restriction Shows Promise Against Pediatric Brain Cancer
Can rebooting the diet, eliminating 2 essential amino acids, help treat an aggressive brain cancer in children? mechanism and potential established from experimental model https://t.co/wmAFM2ErRB https://t.co/PAOr5SL30y
Absorb Crowd Energy, Preserve Your Own Power
My advice for anyone running a World Major Marathon: feed off people’s energy all weekend, but don’t let it drain you before the race even starts
Focus on Five Core Habits, Ditch All Distractions
You only need 5 daily habits: - One to plan your day - One to do deep work - One to move your body - One to reflect and review - One to sharpen your mind Everything else is a distraction.
Burnout Varies by Role: Leaders Must Spot Signs
Burnout Looks Different Across the Org Chart. Watch for These Signs. https://t.co/NhuafdWwaR What leaders need to know about how it shows up, why it happens, and what they can do to help. #burnout #leadership #culture #employeeexperience https://t.co/sPosPyFQJ1
Urolithin A Enhances Mitochondrial Health and Endurance
I'm fascinated by Urolithin A. It's a compound that stimulates mitophagy (mitochondrial autophagy), helping clear out and replace damaged or dysfunctional mitochondria. Recent studies show that urolithin A improves endurance performance and even keeps immune cells "younger" with age. The data are early...
Improving Study Skills Can Alleviate Student Anxiety
When students are anxious/depressed, one method of remediation might be TEACHING THEM TO DO SCHOOL BETTER. Just got this message from a mental health professional. https://t.co/WHYCuHUngi
Radical Hope: Build It Together, Not Wait For It
Today I presented on Radical hope at the Justice & Trauma Summit in Vancouver @thetraumainformedlawyer Honored to share space with @resmaamenakem and @eaarmah and be in community naming what healing really requires. My book is only a week out in the...
Chatbot Companionship May Actually Heighten Loneliness over Time
New evidence from Dunigan Folk shows that over time, turning to chatbots for companionship can actually increase loneliness. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/09567976261427747
Reflect Daily to Unlock Growth and Joyful Opportunities
Reflection is key for creating opportunity. We learn and grow when we ask, "What went well? What can I improve? What brought joy?" 💗 #wednesdaythought #GrowthMindset https://t.co/1L9yYnhXA4
AI Companions Ease Loneliness Yet May Heighten Distress
#AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time by Aalto University @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/4U6LpqTo2b #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #DL https://t.co/EPCji97wij
Set Boundaries: Compassion Without Absorbing Others' Emotions
Highly sensitive people often absorb the emotional and mental energy around them. While sensitivty is an asset, its important to become discerning what belongs to you and what doesn't. You can be compassionate toward others whithout internalizing their stuff. #mindfulness...
Act Only When Calm and Centered for Easier Life
Leave with this --> The wisest thing you can do for yourself and for others is to act only when your heart and mind are calm and centered. Peaceful and clear makes life much easier.
Mature Friends Choose Honest Talk Over Social Media Drama
It’s such a blessing to have emotionally mature friends. If we have a disagreement, we aren’t running to Tik Tok, we aren’t making sneak disses on x or threads, we are calling each other to talk & being honest.
Statins Cut Mortality for Over‑80s Without Added Risks
Should people over age 80 use statins? The answer is increasingly: YES. A recent study found that patients over 80 on statins had a one-third reduction in mortality. Perhaps more telling, people who stopped their statins appeared to have a 1/3...
Flu Shot Cuts Alzheimer’s Risk Up to 55%
💉 Want to reduce the risk of Alzheimer' by 55%? A simple flu shot at the dosage recommended by the CDC for those 65 and older should do the trick. With 165,000 people in the study, they also...
30 Minutes Outdoors Boosts Kids' Focus, Mood, Sleep
We go outside every single day regardless of weather, even if it is just for 20 minutes. My kids behave differently, focus better, and sleep better on days when they get real time outdoors. Sunlight sets your circadian rhythm through the...
Grief Shapes Parenting: Lost Childhood, Unmet Ideals
I don't think we talk enough about how grief shows up in parenting - for the childhood you didn't have, the parent you wanted to be, the version of this that looked easier in your head.
Chemistry Enhances Life, But Healthy Habits Remain Essential
Rule 1 regarding Rx stimulants, HRT, peptides, supplements, psychedelics, whatever: “Better living through chemistry still requires better living” = You still have to do the right things. In fact, that’s the place to start. And in many cases, stay.
Sleep Hacks: 5 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Rest
Diet and exercise get all the attention. But poor sleep can blunt the benefits of both. Here are 5 research-supported habits that transformed my sleep quality ↓
Why Parents Should Read “Bad Therapy” Before School‑Mandated Counseling
Can't recommend Abigail Shrier's book Bad Therapy enough for any parent who is considering therapy for their kids or has it pushed upon them by their school. https://t.co/Igo0WEPfsu https://t.co/pFZz3JmMUu
Stress Less: Embrace Selective Ignorance and Focus
To reduce your stress, try not to have strong and loud opinions about everything. Smart people are selectively ignorant about most things, and focused on some things.
Choose Your Thoughts, Create What You Can Control
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, focus your energy on what you can create.” https://t.co/6LMVItvxjq
Explosions Reveal Unmet Needs, Stress, and Low Coping
Explosive behavior = unmet needs + accumulated stress + low coping capacity. It might look random. It's not. It might look like they're going from 0 to 60. They usually aren't. Teens who easily explode are usually simmering at a higher temperature.
Sunlight Stops Kids' Eyes From Becoming Myopic
One reason outdoor time matters so much for young children is what it does for their eyes. Bright sunlight releases dopamine in the retina, which prevents the eyeball from becoming elongated. When the eyeball elongates, light focuses in front of the...
Pregnant Runners Share Real Experiences: Pros, Cons, Timing
Calling all my pregnant runners 🏃🏽♀️✨ I need a real check-in. If you ran during pregnancy… What did it feel like in your body? Did it help you feel better or did it get harder over time? What trimester was your sweet spot?...
Greater Optimism Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk
No cause and effect established, but the more optimism the less dementia in >9,000 individuals with up to 14 year follow-up https://t.co/8pTnuJ9XSF https://t.co/Lcg4uExYrO
Birdsong Signals Safety, Calm Your Nervous System
It has been proven that hearing bird songs relaxes you, because birds only sing when there are no predators. Bird song = your body feels safe So go take that walk friend, and calm thy nervous system
Genomics Predicts Individual Weight Loss From GLP‑1 Drugs
Genomics of GLP-1 drug response and side effects With genomic and demographic data it's possible to predict magnitude of weight loss response @23andMe https://t.co/iAS2Fjjxig https://t.co/AXsWnZw2Ub
Oranges Boost Immunity, Skin, and Heart Health
Oranges are delicious, refreshing and nutritious. They contain Vitamin C, fiber, potassium, folate, calcium, and citric acid. They may help improve blood pressure, skin elasticity, immune system function+prevent kidney stones. #Health #nutrition #diet https://t.co/YKHjPfyNmF https://t.co/7kJKE3bJkJ
Move Off the Couch to Boost Energy and Sleep
To recover effectively from the workday you need to rest AND recharge. Yes, getting off the couch will feel difficult but it will give you a second wind, lower your stress levels, and improve your sleep. #stress #burnout #psychology https://t.co/h0ufoMpX9N
Modifying Gut Microbiome Boosts Memory, Slows Dementia
As a medical school professor, I teach that the gut-brain axis is real. But even I was surprised by this. A review in Nutrition Research confirmed: reshaping the gut microbiome can enhance cognitive performance and slow dementia progression. Key findings across multiple...
Feel the Energy, Not Just the Words
A simple way to improve your life: Notice how your nervous system responds to people's energy, not just the words they say.
Psychologist’s Simple Trick to Reset ADHD Brain Post‑Screen Time
A child psychologist trick: how to detox an ADHD child’s brain after too much screen time
Calling Sensitivity a Flaw Is a Power Play
Can we normalize that being called "too sensitive" or "too intense" by a partner is not a personality diagnosis, it is a power move? Sensitivity is a nervous system trait. After 35, when progesterone begins fluctuating, that nervous system becomes more...
Science-Backed Sleep Aids: Ingredients & Supplements Explained
What ingredients and supplements help you to sleep better? Get the facts without the hype. Register to the webinar: https://t.co/6Nswtdw8XP https://t.co/gXE2Qm6x6D
Eat Breakfast Early to Boost Fertility and Ovulation
"I skip breakfast and fast until noon because I heard fasting is good for you." It's not if you want to be fertile. Cortisol is highest in the morning. When you skip breakfast, your body has to lean on cortisol and adrenaline...
Stop Losing Muscle: Start Resistance Training Now
We start losing muscle from our 30s — and by our 70s, 30–40% can be lost if we don’t actively maintain it. Resistance training is the most effective way to counter this — yet most adults aren’t doing it consistently. I’m on...
Walk After Meals to Slash Post‑meal Blood Sugar
An underrated habit for longevity? Walking after meals. Blood sugar control is fundamental to healthy aging. Contracting your muscles helps shuttle glucose into them and can reduce the post-meal rise by 20-30%. Just 10-15 minutes is enough. Small habit. Big metabolic return.
Flexibility Beats Extremes: Neuroticism Undermines Performance
The influencers in grind culture speak in absolutes: No alcohol, candy, sugar, etc. Super strict crazy routines Every world class athlete I know: eats some candy, drinks an occasional beer, has routines but is flexible Why? Neuroticism gets in the way of...
Fuel, Hydrate, Rest: Key Nutrition for Football
🍉Nutrition Tips for Football 🏈 -Eat a minimum of 25g of protein at breakfast (eggs + fruit + milk) -Grab a second breakfast (apple + protein bar) -Pack pre and post-workout snacks to optimize strength, energy and recovery -Swap fried...
Ground Your Body to Quiet an Overactive Mind
If your body feels “on” and your brain won’t shut up, try this before you do anything else: - sit down - feet pressed against the floor - one long exhale - soften your jaw - slowly look left & count to 2 - slowly look...
Nine Hours of Sleep Boosts Mood, Metabolism, and Recovery
Benefits of 9 Hours of sleep: • Better hormone regulation (including those affecting appetite, stress, and metabolism) • Improved mood, focus, memory, and emotional resilience • Stronger immune function and faster recovery from exercise or daily stress • Support for...