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...
Apple Watch Replaces Whoop with Built‑in Health Apps
Ditched whoop for the Apple Watch again, you can just install apps that have recovery, body battery, daily health score
Uncover the Hidden Triggers Behind Teen Outbursts
Big reactions aren’t just about the moment. What's behind the buildup? What is your teen avoiding? What's behind the emotional explosion?
Adapt Your Run Plan, Not Just Follow Rigidly
Not following a training plan can create a situation where a runner progresses too aggressively and lead to injury. But so can strictly following a training plan. It’s common for runners to follow a plan, start to feel aches/pains, but...
Balance Praise and Criticism to Avoid Mental Turbulence
Do not fly too high on praise, or too low on criticism. Adjusting your altitude to minimize mental turbulence is a superpower.
Foam Rolling: Simple Habit to Boost Recovery and Prevent Injuries
It doesn't matter that I have spent thousands of hours on a range of longevity efforts to try to expand my life and healthspan; people always ask to just pinpoint one habit that will definitely help them. One of those hot...
Depression and Anxiety: Cultural Failures, Not Personal Faults
What if depression and anxiety aren't personal failures — but cultural ones? For the full 10percenthappier podcast episode with Prentis Hemphill — therapist, somatic facilitator, and national bestselling author of What It Takes to Heal — head to the link in...
Cheese Boosts Hope Under Unfavored President—Briefly
A new study has just been released showing that daily consumption of high quality cheese during a presidency you voted against can temporarily increase feelings of hope and happiness. It is important to note that the effects do fade after...
Stay Present Even when Busy and Remote
Busy doesn’t have to mean disconnected. Learn how to stay present—even when you’re not physically there. https://t.co/ul8gmLhkgz #WorkLifeBalance
Training at 62 to Prevent Gradual Decline
Why I Train This Way at 62 1/ I’ve been an orthopedic surgeon for nearly 30 years, and over that time, I’ve watched something happen to many of my patients that isn’t dramatic or sudden, but ends up being far more...
Exercise 60‑75 Min Daily Offsets Long Sitting Risk
Sitting a lot isn’t equally harmful for everyone. In this meta-analysis of >1 million adults, people who sat >8 h/day had no increased mortality risk if they also did about 60–75 min/day of moderate physical activity. (35.5 MET h/week). People doing...
Let Go of Fear, Embrace Imperfect Humanity
Two thoughts from Donald Miller “Fear is a manipulative emotion that can trick us into living a boring life.” “When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.”
Empathy Matters: Deliver Science in a Nervous‑System Friendly Tone
As a research advisor & Head of Science I believe that: Health support should feel like someone finally understands why this is hard. Not like another person is disappointed in you. That matters a lot when you’re building for people with gut issues,...
Compassionate Workplaces Are Key to Curing Medical Burnout
Why loving organizations are the secret to ending burnout in medicine [PODCAST] http://dlvr.it/TRwgsy Podcast #HospitalBasedMedicine
Founder Burnout: Balance Rest and Relentless Sprints
Founder burnout is real. It’s a marathon made up of many sprints. We must learn to rest while still moving forward. 100% effort looks different everyday.
Reframe ADHD Struggles: What to Say When Kids Feel Inadequate
A child psychologist trick: what to say when your ADHD child feels like they’re “bad at everything
High‑performing Couples Share Mental Load, Not Shoulder It Alone
I’m a Psychologist. I’ve studied HIGH-PERFORMING COUPLES for 17 years. Here’s what no one is saying about the “mental load” conversation…
Winnicott's Legacy: Healthy Minds, Healthy Relationships
The visionary Winnicott, born 130 years ago today, on the qualities of a healthy mind and a healthy relationship https://t.co/5plPXhLxJg
Choosing Peace over Constant Real‑time Engagement
The older I get, the more selective I become about where my attention goes. I don’t dislike people. I dislike being expected to absorb unprocessed emotions, constant urgency, and endless talking with no awareness. I love my people. But most people? I’d rather not...
New Bath Tub Eliminates Lifts and Discomfort in Care Settings
#WhatsNext? Bath tub #Innovation takes the lifting and patient discomfort out of the bathing process at retirement homes and hospitals. (GiGadgets) #HeatlhTech https://t.co/aeuSly4tb2
Not Smoking Wins; Proactive Healthcare Dominates Longevity Bracket
The Longevity March Madness Final Four is Set: Here’s a wrap-up of how the four division finals played out. Lifestyle: A heavyweight classic It doesn’t get bigger than this. Top-seeded Not Smoking held off a furious push from Strength Training, surviving 53–47 in...
ACL Tears Can Heal Naturally Without Surgery
The ACL CAN heal on its own. Without surgery. 53% of ACL ruptures managed with rehabilitation alone showed complete healing on MRI at 2 years. Patients who healed reported better sport function and quality of life than the non-healed group and better than...
Burnout Can Bless You: Samin Nosrat’s Simple Life Recipe
The blessing of burnout – chef Samin Nosrat's simple recipe for the good life https://t.co/Ch5s4YLADU
Lindsey Vonn Teams Up to Promote Immune Health
Love that @lindseyvonn has partnered with us @Invivyd to raise awareness around the importance of the immune system to maintain health and wellness, and recovery #AntibodiesforAnyBody is a national campaign focused on antibodies and health See here: https://t.co/RXtJaTlY5z
Delay Carbs Until After Deep Work and Exercise
No carbs until deep work is done and workout is complete My go-to whenever I want to operate at maximum cognitive output