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 #ageing #brainhealth #researchers #elsevier
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
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.
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...
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
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
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....
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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,...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...