AI Uncovered Missed ADHD Diagnosis at Age 70
I was diagnosed with adult ADHD last year. At 70. Decades of excellent therapists had missed it. Not because they weren't skilled—because each one only saw a slice of me. AI saw the whole picture. Then I brought it to my doctors. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX
Rehydrate, Refuel, and Supplement for Optimal Recovery
🧽Your muscles are like a sponge once a training session or game is finished 💪 Immediately: 💦 Rehydrate with 16-20 oz H20 Within 30-60 min ⛽️Repair + rebuild with 25-40g of protein + 30-60g of carbs •Chocolate milk + banana + HB eggs •Turkey sandwich +...
Fear Setting Turns Worst-Case Thoughts
Business is hard. Stressful. Difficult. But always dwelling and thinking about the worst thing that can possibly happen will cripple you and slow you down. Instead, I prefer to do an exercise called “fear setting” where you write down all...
Shingles Vaccine Cuts Dementia Risk by Half.
Have you had your shingles shot? A major 2026 study of over 300,000 people age 65 and older found that the shingles vaccine reduces the risk of dementia by up to 50%. Remarkably, men, women, and folks across age and ethnic...
Checking In Saves Lives, Even Without Reciprocity
I have homies that I will call and check on if I don’t hear from them in a while. They never return the favor. Ever 😮💨. I don’t take it personally. I still call those boys and make sure that...
Reverse Osmosis Cuts Microplastics, Add Mineral Drops
One of my first recommendations for people wanting to reduce their microplastic exposure at home is a reverse osmosis filter. They remove 99%+ of microplastic particles and other contaminants. But they also remove trace minerals, so adding them back with mineral...
Intense Exercise Boosts Belief, Cuts Depression and Anxiety
Physical Activity and Mental Health of Employed Adults: Mediation and Moderation Effects of Beliefs in the Benefits of Physical Activity “more intensive PA was related to a stronger belief in PA benefits, subsequently leading to reduced levels of depression and anxiety.” https://t.co/JBF1kDolZa
Arsenal's Daily Therapy Turns EPL Into Drama
MyPOV - Daily therapy sessions for @Arsenal players and staff are now more than appropriate. Glad to see some suspense in the EPL. https://t.co/jjWTXiUSTy
Learning From Others' Methods Sparks New Insights
Interesting methods by @celestrefitt here. It’s always good to hear about other people’s experiences and results.
Harvard Med Students Embrace Lifestyle Medicine Education
So great to teach about lifestyle medicine education and certification pathways to the 21 Harvard Medical students enrolled in the AISC Nutrition, Metabolism, and Lifestyle Medicine elective course this April.🍎 The students are always so engaged and eager to learn. I...
Bedtime Hip Stretches Unlock Looser, Pain-Free Mornings
Stiff Hips | Bedtime Mobility 5 exercises to improve hip mobility and release stiffness from sitting, training, or long days on your feet. Doing this before bed helps relax the muscles around your hips, supports better blood flow, and can ease tension...
Set Boundaries to Block Emotional Bait and Manipulation
When someone can't control you, they'll try to control what other people think of you. This is when you set clear boundaries. How To Not Take Emotional Bait:
Unplugging Boosts Mental Health, Embracing Sea and Birds
It turns out staying away from social media is helping my mental health a lot. I now post stuff I want to post and yeet the phone across the room then go watch birds and chill by the sea Bliss
Experience Stoic Wisdom Live This Summer
This summer, I’m taking The Daily Stoic Live Tour on the road. We’re kicking things off on the West Coast, heading to Australia, and wrapping up back in the US — and I’d love to see you there. Expect a...
Believing You Exercised Boosts Health, Mindset Matters
Mind-set matters: Why Thinking You Got a Workout may Actually Make You Healthier 👉 “ “Whether the change in physiological health was brought about directly or indirectly, it is clear that health is significantly affected by mind-set…” https://t.co/gVlr8q4jzL
Zepbound Sparks Diet Shift, Slashes LDL by One‑third
Patient started Zepbound and cut their LDL cholesterol essentially by a third and no longer in the range to start a cholesterol medicine. The medicine doesn't lower LDL cholesterol that much, but it did allow her to eat a more plant-forward...
True Consistency Means Adapting, Not Rigid Discipline
In theory, consistency is about being disciplined, determined, and unwavering. In practice, consistency is about being adaptable. Don't have much time? Scale it down. Don't have much energy? Do the easy version. Find different ways to show up depending on the...
Six Key Habits to Safeguard Your Brain After 40
I’m a bioscientist studying aging & dementia prevention 🧬 If you’re 40+, these 6 habits matter most for protecting your brain 🧠↓
Gratitude Reveals We Already Have Enough
Try to enjoy what you have. There's always more, but do we really need it? When we appreciate all that we have in our lives, we often realize we have enough. We are enough. #WednesdayVibes #WednesdayMotivation #gratitude #appreciation #selflove #Happiness #Mindfulness...
Social Support Beats Policy‑blind Trauma Treatment for Recovery
Treating trauma while ignoring the social and political conditions that generate it risks turning medicine into a repair shop for problems our policies continue to produce. The strongest predictor of sustained recovery from addiction is social support. https://t.co/HoXy8efgWf
Bitter Foods Linked to Better Blood Sugar Control
Eating more bitter foods (including dark chocolate and broccoli, which I never thought bitter but…whatever…) might be associated with better blood sugar outcomes: https://t.co/fKgAK7GsLw. Here’s my go-to bitters capsule “pre-carb”: @GetKion https://t.co/5qCmeOjebh https://t.co/pCTeB5YT1W
Garden Fresh Foods Nourish You and the Planet
Earth Day is a reminder that the health of our planet and our own well-being are deeply connected. Spending time in the garden, growing fresh, nutrient-dense foods and supporting the soil they come from, is one of the simplest ways...
Reconnecting with Old Friends Is Easier than You Think
Friendly reminder: reach out to an old friend. It will be less awkward than you think. Learn more on The Happiness Lab, “Why You Should Text a Friend Today.” https://loom.ly/X5_oVGM
Quick Breath Reset Beats Midweek Stress
It’s Wednesday. The "Hump Day" cortisol is peaking and so is the noise. Take 30 secs. Inhale twice (quick), exhale once (long). The world isn’t ending; your brain is just being "extra." Calm the f down. We’ve got this. #SundayScaries #ThePauseButton #Mindfulness #calmtheFdown
Grand Slams Approve Whoop for Player Health Data
Update: We won. US Open, Wimbledon, and French Open will all allow whoop to be worn in matches. An obvious decision to put players’ health and their data first.
Buying Books ≠ Doing the Work
Buying the self help book is not the same as doing the work. And doing the work doesn't require buying every book.
Break the Glycolytic Trap with Bulletproof, Data‑Driven Rules
"The Rule-Follower" & The Intensity (glycolytic) Trap Somebody "they trusted" — a coach, a program, an influencer, a culture — told them this was the answer. They didn't knowingly choose the glycolytic trap; they inherited it through conformity. And once they're...
Accepting Loveland Foundation Vouchers for California Therapy
For the girlies that have/ use @thelovelandfoundation vouchers, I am accept the vouchers for therapy in CA. Reach out if you are looking for a therapist ✨
Placenta’s Estrogen Surge Explains Postpartum Hormone Crash
A pregnant woman produces more estrogen in a single day of late pregnancy than a non-pregnant woman produces in an entire year. The placenta drives this. It becomes the largest hormone-producing organ in your body and runs at a scale...
Chaos in Life Mirrors Chaotic Information Consumption
If your life feels chaotic -> look at your inputs. A scattered mind is often a reflection of scattered consumption.
Nature Syncs Our Heart Rhythm, Boosting Health
Something we overlook… Our body is constantly syncing with our environment. Every time I’m by the ocean, my #HRV starts to mirror the waves. Maybe better health isn’t another intervention… Maybe it’s reconnecting with nature. 🌊 https://t.co/x5xbhjlner
VR Therapy Shows Promise for IBS Treatment
Most people think of VR as gaming. In clinic, we’re using it to help patients manage IBS—alongside meds and diet. We’re looking forward to presenting results from our first IBS randomized controlled trial at #DDW26 in Chicago Non-drug therapies are having a moment. @DDWMeeting...
Boundaries Empower You; Ultimatums Control Others
Boundary VS Ultimatum Boundary: * About you. * You control it. * Protects your peace. * No punishment. * Informs. Ultimatum: * About them. * They control it. * Controls their behavior. * Threat attached. * Demands.
Push Less, Achieve More: Adopt the 85% Rule
The 85% Rule will change your life… In a 2020 episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, actor Hugh Jackman shared a story about legendary track athlete Carl Lewis: Carl Lewis won his Olympic medals by running at 85% effort. The 85% Rule says...
Sleep: A Modifiable Key to Aging and Alzheimer’s
“If sleep is a missing piece in the explanatory puzzle of aging and Alzheimer’s disease, then maybe we can do something about it. Sleep is a modifiable factor.” — Dr. Matthew Walker Listen to my interview with sleep expert Dr. Matthew Walker:...
Skipping Breakfast Undermines Athlete Performance and Recovery
Breakfast isn’t optional it’s essential for optimal health and performance. The average person is on their phone > 5 hours per day. You have time for a 5-min breakfast that you can prepare the night before or wake up 10-min...
Spinal Flexion Can Reduce Pain When Performed Correctly
Flexing your spine can actually make it hurt less. For the right person. Really. A flexion-bias template: Squat: Barbell Back Squat Hinge: RDL Lunge: Reverse Lunge Push: Feet-Elevated Bench Press Pull: Deficit DB Row Carry: Farmer's Carry Spinal flexion isn't dangerous....
Oxygenated Water Boosts Cycling Performance, Study Shows
Can oxygenated water improve athletic performance? In this blog, Dr Nick Tiller and I discuss findings from a study showing oxygenated water improves cycling performance... Read here: https://t.co/pqgFyUWJSv https://t.co/qNDIecK4Pj
Health Crises Reveal CEOs Neglect Lifestyle Management
I thought I was having a heart attack. Hospital three times in two years. Every time the verdict: nothing wrong. The fix wasn't medical. It was how I ran my health. Most CEOs get this backwards. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX
Progressive Overload, Not Rush, Heals Injured Tendons
Most injured runners I meet do a pretty good job at the initial phase of calming down their tendon injury. They do things like relative rest, avoiding irritating activities and letting the tendon settle down. What they usually mess up...
Nature Nurtures Us; It's Time to Protect Her
Stepping out into nature is always a good idea. She is there to hold you. Regulate you. Inspire you. Heal you. Nourish you. Thank you Mother Nature for all you do. May we do a better job of taking care of...
Natural Carbs Beat Added Sugar for Endurance Fuel
Carbs from foods with added sugar and carbs from foods without added sugar are used in the same way in the body, but should we rely heavily on added sugar foods as fuel before endurance exercise? I say no and...
Belief in Treatment Lowers Brain Pain Activity
Simply believing you’re being treated can measurably reduce the brain’s pain processing. MRI scans across 20 studies show that placebo treatment reduces activity in pain-processing brain regions. The effect is small, but consistent. Full video on placebo: https://t.co/l1PV2LNyhA Study: PMID: 33654105
Bad Sleep Drives Depression and Insulin Resistance, Not Just Symptom
One of the most expensive mistakes in health is treating bad sleep as a side effect. Very often, it is part of the mechanism. A new study on depression and insulin resistance caught my attention. Link at the end. I will walk...
Proper Nutrition Crucial for Athlete Recovery and Performance
The idea that “nutrition doesn’t matter because some pros eat fast food” ignores what the research actually shows. Yes, elite athletes can sometimes get away with poor habits short term but proper nutrition, hydration, and sleep consistently lead to: 🧠Improved motor skills ✅improved...
Treat Your Body Like a Business KPI
Running restaurants, leading an industry association, and still showing up. People ask how I do it. Simple answer? I treat my body like my most important business asset. Here’s what I do: Monitor your steps. Aim for 10,000 a day. 1 minute of walking...
Under 5 Hours Sleep
"...people who sleep fewer than 5 hours per night had a 50% increased risk of developing coronary heart disease and a 15% increased risk of having a stroke." page 86 in the Lifestyle Medicine Pocket Guide. Sleep is a...
Chronic Stress Undermines Diet and Exercise Benefits
People who are chronically stressed are more susceptible to food and exercise related issues. Psychoneuroimmunology research shows chronic psychological stress dysregulates the immune response in atopic (allergic) conditions. The number of people who change their diets, but not how they...
Psychedelics Could Revolutionize Psychiatry Like Microscopes Transformed Biology
“Psychedelics, used responsibly and with proper caution, would be for psychiatry what the microscope is for biology and medicine." – Stanislav Grof
Inflammation, Not Cholesterol, Drives Heart Disease
I've been saying this since 2011. Inflammation drives heart disease. Cholesterol is a passenger. Under 1 = good. Over 3 = something is on fire. Order the test online for $30. Don't wait for your doctor to catch up. Better yet, join @unlimited.life for...