Wellness Social Media and Updates

Seeing Through Each Other's Eyes Creates Shared Compassion
SocialApr 23, 2026

Seeing Through Each Other's Eyes Creates Shared Compassion

What’s looking out through your eyes is what’s looking out through mine. #TaraBrach #ChoosingToLove #Mindfulness #Compassion #SelfCompassion Presence LovingAwareness HeartPractice MeditationPractice MindfulLiving

By Tara Brach
Pause: Notice the Everyday Details You Usually Miss
SocialApr 23, 2026

Pause: Notice the Everyday Details You Usually Miss

Wherever you are right now, close your eyes for 30 seconds and just pay attention to what you notice. Most of us spend the entire day in spaces we've completely stopped experiencing. We filter out the hum of the fridge, the...

By Dr. Laurie Santos
Ask “What Makes You Say That?” To Spark Reflection
SocialApr 23, 2026

Ask “What Makes You Say That?” To Spark Reflection

🐯 Sometimes people say things that are disturbing. One of the best responses you can use is a simple question, "What makes you say that?" 🤔 It helps the person to clarify their statement+think about what they just said. 🙏 #LifeCoach #life #ThursdayVibes #Mindset #relationships #Coaching...

By Beth Frates, MD
Abduction Safe; Keep Transverse Hip Abduction for Upper Glutes
SocialApr 23, 2026

Abduction Safe; Keep Transverse Hip Abduction for Upper Glutes

Interesting take by rigiiko but all of my clients do abduction and none of them have gotten crazy, overdeveloped glute med/min. Also don’t stop doing transverse plane hip abduction as that works mostly upper glute max

By Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS*D
Mental Strength Demands Hard Work, Says Djokovic
SocialApr 23, 2026

Mental Strength Demands Hard Work, Says Djokovic

Mental strength is not a gift, it is something that you have to work very hard to develop. Even though there is no physical contact in tennis, there’s still a lot of eye contact. Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) on the importance of...

By Vala Afshar
Find Inner Peace Together at Rupert’s Meditation Evening
SocialApr 23, 2026

Find Inner Peace Together at Rupert’s Meditation Evening

Rupert will be at Dartington Hall for an evening on the 6th May. Join us for a meditation and conversation with Rupert, where we can bathe in being together and explore these matters in a simple, open way. A lovely opportunity to...

By Rupert Spira
Wealthy America’s Hidden Crisis: Uncovering the Roots of Sadness
SocialApr 23, 2026

Wealthy America’s Hidden Crisis: Uncovering the Roots of Sadness

If American is so rich, how’d it get so sad? @DKThomp does a fantastic deep dive on this issue, pulling together evidence from economics, public health, and technology to understand the origins of our collective misery: https://t.co/p83ZLqOhWj How do we begin to pull...

By Jay Van Bavel
Heal Your Gut First for Fertility Success
SocialApr 23, 2026

Heal Your Gut First for Fertility Success

Not a single female Ferta client has come to us without some kind of gut issue. Bloating, constipation, acid reflux, food sensitivities, irregular bowel movements. Every single one. Part of it is how common gut issues have become in general. Years...

By Preethi Kasireddy
VC Overload Trains Brain for Distraction, Hinders Focus
SocialApr 23, 2026

VC Overload Trains Brain for Distraction, Hinders Focus

VC job can be hyper-stimulating - overload of information with constant need to 'respond'. Emails, texts, DMs, social media, papers, articles, podcasts and more... I am reading up more on "acquired attention deficit" or "situationally induced attentional dysfunction." Constant interruptions -...

By Bilal Zuberi
Doctors Are Prescribing Social Connections to Boost Health
SocialApr 23, 2026

Doctors Are Prescribing Social Connections to Boost Health

Take a walk with friends twice a week. That’s an example of a prescription your doctor might write for you in the future. @NatalieDaher7 reports in @axios on the rise of social prescribing: doctors sending patients to social experiences. It makes sense:...

By Arianna Huffington
A Balanced Daily Rhythm Beats Misery Every Day
SocialApr 23, 2026

A Balanced Daily Rhythm Beats Misery Every Day

Hard to be miserable with 9 PM bedtime, 5 AM wake up, light cardio, 4 hours of deep focused creative work first thing, midday workout to break things up, admin & calls in the afternoon, end of day walk through...

By Dickie Bush
Progesterone Falls First, Disrupting Sleep in Perimenopause
SocialApr 23, 2026

Progesterone Falls First, Disrupting Sleep in Perimenopause

Progesterone declines before estrogen in perimenopause. As a board-certified gynecologist, I see it in daily women 35-45. Most women are not told this. Most women are not told perimenopause has started. Progesterone acts on GABA-A receptors in the brain. It has sedative properties....

By Sara Gottfried, MD
Unlock IT Band Syndrome: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
SocialApr 23, 2026

Unlock IT Band Syndrome: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

If you struggle with IT Band Syndrome or are susceptible to it, today's podcast is a must-listen. Physical therapist & coach @sparkhealthyrunner and I go deep on the causes, treatments, and mistakes around ITBS: - Can you run through pain? - What makes...

By Jason Fitzgerald (Strength Running)
Nature Walks Reduce Stress and Boost Well‑Being
SocialApr 23, 2026

Nature Walks Reduce Stress and Boost Well‑Being

Take some time to enjoy #nature today. Get outside, feel the wind as you walk, smell the flowers as you pass by, hear the birds as they chirp, see the sights around you+absorb the beauty nature offers to you each...

By Beth Frates, MD
Harvard Study Shows Dogs Significantly Lower Stress
SocialApr 23, 2026

Harvard Study Shows Dogs Significantly Lower Stress

Harvard report: Dogs reduce stress Please take a listen to this video on the benefits of dogs at Harvard College. I was honored to be interviewed for this video. @Harvard @harvardmed #dogs #health #mentalhealth #college #MedEd https://t.co/IKYugDmHBr via @YouTube https://t.co/pmxAoNAYF3

By Beth Frates, MD
Harvard Health Report Offers Practical Self‑Care Steps
SocialApr 23, 2026

Harvard Health Report Offers Practical Self‑Care Steps

Delighted and honored to work with @HarvardHealth to serve as medical editor of this Special Health Report on Self Care. We share steps to help enhance your sense of well-being. Check it out here. https://t.co/pqV3BmVybo #health #lifestylemedicine #selfcare #MayDay2025 https://t.co/RrHzzLvVNp

By Beth Frates, MD
Avoid Offseason Pitfalls: Nutrition, Sleep, Consistent Training
SocialApr 23, 2026

Avoid Offseason Pitfalls: Nutrition, Sleep, Consistent Training

🏈Common mistakes football players make in the offseason‼️ 🍟Dirty bulking and gaining bad weight by eating junk food, fast food, and sugar leads to fat gain rather than muscle, reducing speed and conditioning. ❌Poor sleep routine impairs muscle growth and recovery, limiting...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Feeling Overlooked? Find Healing in Mother-Daughter Work
SocialApr 23, 2026

Feeling Overlooked? Find Healing in Mother-Daughter Work

Yiching, my guest today, believes that her mother loves her brother more than her. The money, food, time, and attention her mom gives her brother leave Yiching feeling left out, lonely, and disconnected. Join us for this powerful mother-daughter Work....

By Byron Katie
Detach From Goals: Write, Cross Out, Stay Present
SocialApr 23, 2026

Detach From Goals: Write, Cross Out, Stay Present

Try making a reverse bucket list. Write down what you want this year, then cross it out. Not because it doesn’t matter, but because you don’t want it to run your life. You can still want those things, but remind yourself...

By Arthur C. Brooks
Join a Free 90‑Minute Virtual Somatic Unwinding Session
SocialApr 23, 2026

Join a Free 90‑Minute Virtual Somatic Unwinding Session

Friends, if you've ever lurked on my page, considered working with me, or been curious what somatic therapy looks like in action... Saturday is a low threshold opportunity to find out. I'm hosting a 90-minute somatic unwinding at 10am PST...

By Brian Maierhofer
Struggling with News Anxiety? Share Coping Strategies
SocialApr 23, 2026

Struggling with News Anxiety? Share Coping Strategies

Global news gives me anxiety but I can’t stop watching it. How do you guys do?

By PAM (Pierre A. M’Pelé)
Guide to Teaching Lifestyle Medicine Across All Student Levels
SocialApr 23, 2026

Guide to Teaching Lifestyle Medicine Across All Student Levels

Want to teach a lifestyle medicine curriculum to medical students, healthcare professional students, Master 's-level students, and Bachelor 's-level students? This article will help. https://t.co/pipx6op2I1 #lifestyle #health #lifestylemedicine https://t.co/0qo2hVr8J2

By Beth Frates, MD
Amazon Teams with Grow Therapy for Employee Mental Health
SocialApr 23, 2026

Amazon Teams with Grow Therapy for Employee Mental Health

Whoa... The employer behavioral health wars are heating up! Amazon is partnering with Grow Therapy on EAP. 👇 https://t.co/jVDA2xBhsE

By Christina Farr
Expert DPTs Unlock Rapid Neck Recovery with E‑Stim
SocialApr 23, 2026

Expert DPTs Unlock Rapid Neck Recovery with E‑Stim

Follow up on my Neck Exercises video The whole process has been ~2 months Once I got things to settle, Heather (DPT #1) got in there to release the muscles that were tight Yesterday, Michael (DPT #2) went back in, then used e-stim...

By Gordo Byrn
Compassionate Boundaries Blend Empathy with Honest Self‑care
SocialApr 23, 2026

Compassionate Boundaries Blend Empathy with Honest Self‑care

Instead of telling yourself to “be more flexible,” try saying: “I can hear what they need and honor what I need.” You don’t have to choose between empathy and honesty. The strongest boundaries come from compassion—for others and yourself. https://t.co/SCqauTJkkZ

By Susan David, Ph.D.
Meditation Nurtures Body, Mind, and Soul
SocialApr 23, 2026

Meditation Nurtures Body, Mind, and Soul

Meditation has many benefits for body, mind and soul.🙏 #Meditation #Thoughts #Mindfulness #MindBody #MentalHealth #Health #MayDay #MayDay2025 https://t.co/r5bNqcg1TI

By Beth Frates, MD
20‑Minute Neighborhoods Boost Brain Health in Seniors
SocialApr 23, 2026

20‑Minute Neighborhoods Boost Brain Health in Seniors

Older adults living in 20-minute neighbourhoods showed brain structural patterns linked to healthier ageing, as well as greater resilience to cognitive impairment. This study from the University of Miami highlights how neighbourhood design may influence brain health as we age: https://t.co/rHipSOKA7k #research...

By Catherine Adenle
Apple Watch Detects Child Arrhythmias Twice As Often
SocialApr 23, 2026

Apple Watch Detects Child Arrhythmias Twice As Often

Your Kid's Heart Rhythm Problem? There's a Watch for That... A new study presented at @HRSonline's #HRS2026 found that the Apple Watch captured arrhythmia events in twice as many children as traditional ambulatory patch monitors https://t.co/2uiJ41ufrx #DigitalHealth #Wearables https://t.co/2fwTzSV0aY

By Paul Sonnier
Kids Bounce Back Fast: Cry, Process, Move On
SocialApr 23, 2026

Kids Bounce Back Fast: Cry, Process, Move On

Signs your child is more resilient than you think: They cry hard and then act like nothing happened 10 minutes later. The feeling came, they felt it fully, and they moved on. That's healthy emotional processing.

By Dr. Jazmine (The Mom Psychologist)
Self‑Compassion Starts with Kind Words and Whole Foods
SocialApr 23, 2026

Self‑Compassion Starts with Kind Words and Whole Foods

Treat yourself the way you would treat a loved one. Talk to yourself the way you would talk to a dear friend. Feed your body+brain healthy, whole foods that will nourish your cells+organs. 🫀🫁💪🩻 This is how you can be kind...

By Beth Frates, MD
Fear Tactics Fail: Choose Effective Teen Guidance Strategies
SocialApr 23, 2026

Fear Tactics Fail: Choose Effective Teen Guidance Strategies

It can be tempting to try to “scare teens straight” when we’re worried about risky behavior. But fear-based approaches don’t always land the way we hope. Here are some reasons to consider other, more effective ways of guiding them. https://t.co/jsKWcZMZZl

By Lisa Damour, PhD
Ketogenic Diet May Rapidly Cure Auto Brewery Syndrome
SocialApr 23, 2026

Ketogenic Diet May Rapidly Cure Auto Brewery Syndrome

Another potential application of the ketogenic diet? An individual with "Auto Brewery Syndrome" reported being "rapidly cured" with a ketogenic diet (and exo-ketones). I get the most interesting emails. Had to look this up! https://t.co/p590JvebGe

By Dominic D’Agostino
Atraumatic Joint Pain Signals Lost Muscular Capacity
SocialApr 23, 2026

Atraumatic Joint Pain Signals Lost Muscular Capacity

Most of the joint and tendon pain I see in the office is atraumatic. No fall, twist, and no activity anyone can point to. The shoulder that's been sore for three weeks or the knee that aches when going downstairs....

By Howard Luks, MD
Embrace Outdoor Wonder: See, Hear, Imagine Daily
SocialApr 23, 2026

Embrace Outdoor Wonder: See, Hear, Imagine Daily

Keep wonder alive.... Get outside.... See, hear... Imagine... #ThursdayThoughts #imagination #wonder #awe #nature #health #WellnessJourney https://t.co/Una6q3qq0D

By Beth Frates, MD
Yoga Lowers Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in Obesity
SocialApr 23, 2026

Yoga Lowers Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in Obesity

Yoga for obesity: What 30 studies say about blood pressure, cholesterol and weekly exercise. https://t.co/QpbCnLFyKp #yoga #health #exercise #lifestylemedicine #pavingwellness #healthyliving #MedTwitter #CardioTwitter

By Beth Frates, MD
CEOs Must Train Their Health Like Their Business
SocialApr 23, 2026

CEOs Must Train Their Health Like Their Business

Being a CEO is like being a professional athlete. The role is demanding and relentless. You can't compete unless your body, mind, and spirit are in tip-top shape. Most CEOs don't run their health like a CEO. They run it like a patient. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX

By Michael Hyatt
Cut Ties with Those Who Fuel Your Self‑doubt
SocialApr 23, 2026

Cut Ties with Those Who Fuel Your Self‑doubt

DELETE that friend or family member that constantly powers the voice of your inner critic and self-doubt.

By Kunle Campbell
Fitness Drives Immune Resilience in Healthy Aging
SocialApr 23, 2026

Fitness Drives Immune Resilience in Healthy Aging

Physical Fitness Dynamics Shape Immune Remodeling in Healthy Aging: A 3-Year Longitudinal Study 👉 “These results highlight physical fitness as a potentially modifiable determinant of immune trajectories and immune resilience in healthy aging.” https://t.co/NsgzpoH5Tb

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Volume ≠ Calories: Prioritize Energy Over Food Quantity
SocialApr 23, 2026

Volume ≠ Calories: Prioritize Energy Over Food Quantity

Eating less may not always look like less. A change to your diet to include more nutrient-dense foods can sometimes result in eating more volume. This may make it seem like you’re eating more calories but that’s not always the...

By Allison Knott, MS, RDN, CSSD
Discover Your Love Language to Deepen Connections
SocialApr 23, 2026

Discover Your Love Language to Deepen Connections

What’s your love language? ❤️ 👩‍❤️‍👨The way we give and receive Love says a lot about us. Knowing your love language helps you connect more deeply.🥰 🏅Psychologist Ashmi Dewan APA, BCPA Mental Health First (ISO) ✅DM to TAKE THE TEST http://www.ashmidewan.com DM for therapy appointment #ashmidewan #lovelanguage...

By Ashmi Dewan | Psychologist & Hypnotherapist
Pre‑Workout Carbs Boost Performance More Than Post‑Workout
SocialApr 23, 2026

Pre‑Workout Carbs Boost Performance More Than Post‑Workout

Pre-workout carbohydrate consumption makes much more sense from a physiological point of view than post-workout carbohydrate consumption. Read more in the weekly free Patreon article. https://t.co/oBwerH28Pb

By Chris Beardsley
OSK Reprogramming Restores Adult Heart Regeneration
SocialApr 23, 2026

OSK Reprogramming Restores Adult Heart Regeneration

NEW STUDY: OSK rewinds the clock and pushes adult heart cells into a regenerative state that improves heart repair Why is this such a big deal? Because adult heart cells do not meaningfully divide, which is why the heart heals with scar...

By David Sinclair, PhD
Circadian Discipline: The Longevity Hack Behind a 100‑Year‑Old Scientist
SocialApr 23, 2026

Circadian Discipline: The Longevity Hack Behind a 100‑Year‑Old Scientist

Dr. G.P. Talwar turns 🎂100🎂 this year — founder of the National Institute of Immunology, India. Still shows up to work daily at the Talwar Foundation. Sharp mind, strong memory, fully independent. His secret? Circadian Discipline. A lifelong commitment to circadian rhythm—fixed sleep,...

By Satchin Panda
Great City Design Makes Walking Effortless
SocialApr 23, 2026

Great City Design Makes Walking Effortless

25,208 steps today in Montreal. I didn’t plan to walk that much. The city just made it easy to keep going. That’s the thing about good environments — they do the work for you. https://t.co/yTw0fDi8HO

By Mike Vardy
Crowdfunded Rapamycin‑Exercise Trial Shows Promising Aging Data
SocialApr 23, 2026

Crowdfunded Rapamycin‑Exercise Trial Shows Promising Aging Data

Five years ago, @BradStanfieldMD reached out with an idea: a crowdfunded clinical trial testing rapamycin combined with exercise in older adults. The results are now published — and Brad and I just sat down for a full 42-minute breakdown...

By Matt Kaeberlein, PhD
Constant Self‑tracking Feels Exhausting; I Need a Break
SocialApr 23, 2026

Constant Self‑tracking Feels Exhausting; I Need a Break

idk if I can keep this up you guys. I just got one more to do: a five min warm eye compress before bed. I do endless things every day. From the moment I wake up to bedtime, and even...

By Bryan Johnson
Scrotal Sun Myths Debunked: UV Boosts Testosterone Generally
SocialApr 23, 2026

Scrotal Sun Myths Debunked: UV Boosts Testosterone Generally

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this is bullshit. The 1939 paper referenced is a study conducted on institutionalized men with documented depression, measuring a urinary testosterone byproduct, not serum levels, and without a control group. There...

By Bryan Johnson
Sleep Loss Damages Brain, Fuels Anxiety and Depression
SocialApr 23, 2026

Sleep Loss Damages Brain, Fuels Anxiety and Depression

Hard truth: Sleep deprivation isn't just making you tired—it's causing brain damage, anxiety, and depression that doctors are missing. Your body doesn't adapt to sleep loss. It breaks. Slowly, then all at once. Stop treating sleep like it's optional in 2026. Comment SLEEPFIX...

By Christopher J. Allen, MD
Fundamentals Beat Supplements for Athletic Performance
SocialApr 23, 2026

Fundamentals Beat Supplements for Athletic Performance

Dear student athletes protein powders and creatine gummies will not make up for your lack of consistency in these crucial controllable habits 👇: ✔️ 7-9 hours of sleep ✔️ 3-4 balanced meals daily ✔️ Eating at least 3-4 fruits and veggies ✔️ Carbs and...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN