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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
Productivity
fromenglish.elpais.com
17 hours ago

How the loneliness of working from home can affect mental health: The lab coat mentality is dangerous'

Many writers seek freedom from traditional office work but often find themselves isolated and overworked at home.
Health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A metabolism researcher shared 2 simple things he does to reduce his cancer risk

NAD is crucial for energy transformation and DNA repair, and lifestyle choices significantly impact its levels and disease risk.
#longevity
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A doctor shares 3 simple healthy aging habits from Norway, an underrated longevity hotspot

Norway offers unique insights into longevity through its social traditions, diet, and lifestyle practices that promote happiness and health.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A doctor shares 3 simple healthy aging habits from Norway, an underrated longevity hotspot

Norway offers unique insights into longevity through its social traditions, diet, and lifestyle practices that promote happiness and health.
SF food
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Ultra-Processed Foods, Eating Disorders, and Mental Health

Ultra-processed foods significantly contribute to obesity, eating disorders, and related health issues in the U.S.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 days ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Stop the brain rot! 12 ways to stay sharp in a mind-frazzling world

Brain rot, characterized by cognitive decline from easy information, is rising due to social media and shortform videos, leading to exhaustion.
Mindfulness
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

21 Less Obvious Young Person Habits That Can Silently Harm People Later In Life

Constant availability to others is psychologically damaging and undermines personal boundaries.
#mental-health
Relationships
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why your next PTO day should be a 'skip day'

Skip day is a tradition where friends take a mental health day off work to enjoy time together, promoting well-being and connection.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

You Budget Your Money. Why Not Your Mental Health?

Mental health and financial health share foundational habits that lead to freedom and self-determination, emphasizing the importance of a diversified mental health plan.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

Mental health significantly impacts heart and brain health, necessitating integration of mental health care into traditional medical practices.
Relationships
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why your next PTO day should be a 'skip day'

Skip day is a tradition where friends take a mental health day off work to enjoy time together, promoting well-being and connection.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

You Budget Your Money. Why Not Your Mental Health?

Mental health and financial health share foundational habits that lead to freedom and self-determination, emphasizing the importance of a diversified mental health plan.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

Mental health significantly impacts heart and brain health, necessitating integration of mental health care into traditional medical practices.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks

Wegovy will be provided for free on the NHS to over a million at-risk individuals in England to reduce heart attack and stroke risks.
#burnout
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Burnt-out managers are destroying teams. These 5 daily habits reverse it

Burnout among managers is prevalent, but resilience can be built through specific daily habits, including openly practicing self-care.
Mental health
fromNature
4 days ago

Struggling to focus on research when the world is 'on fire'? Some ways to cope

Global news events are causing burnout and mental exhaustion among researchers, impacting their work and personal lives.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Burnt-out managers are destroying teams. These 5 daily habits reverse it

Burnout among managers is prevalent, but resilience can be built through specific daily habits, including openly practicing self-care.
Mental health
fromNature
4 days ago

Struggling to focus on research when the world is 'on fire'? Some ways to cope

Global news events are causing burnout and mental exhaustion among researchers, impacting their work and personal lives.
#physical-activity
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Five Minutes of Movement Can Positively Impact Health

Five extra minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous activity prevents up to 1 in 10 early deaths, with greatest benefits for the least active people.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Public health

Five minutes more exercise and 30 minutes less sitting could help millions live longer

Adding five minutes of moderate exercise and cutting 30 minutes of daily sitting can meaningfully reduce population-level premature deaths.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

Should You Exercise Harder or Longer? What New Data Suggests

Higher intensity physical activity significantly reduces the risk of eight major chronic diseases compared to moderate intensity activity.
Exercise
fromNature
3 days ago

Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death

Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity significantly reduces early death risk in middle-aged women.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Five Minutes of Movement Can Positively Impact Health

Five extra minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous activity prevents up to 1 in 10 early deaths, with greatest benefits for the least active people.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it?

Parents should limit screen time for children under five to one hour daily, as recommended by the Department of Education.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Protein chips, sex chocolate: what are functional foods', and do they actually boost health?

Functional foods are gaining popularity, promising health benefits beyond basic nutrition, driven by consumer health consciousness and market growth.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

How the Apple Watch defined modern health tech

The Apple Watch Series 4 revolutionized health tech with FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection, influencing the development of advanced consumer health wearables.
Health
fromDefenderNetwork.com
2 days ago

Sitting Is the New Smoking: Why Houston's Remote Workers Are at Risk

Excessive sedentary behavior linked to serious health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, poses significant risks for remote workers.
#happiness
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Shake Off Winter Blues: Brain-Healthy Habits for This Spring

Tracking happiness too closely can reduce enjoyment; supporting gut health and replacing bad habits with healthier ones can enhance overall well-being.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
4 days ago

A Meditation to Allow Genuine Happiness, Even In Hard Times

Accessing genuine happiness during difficult times is essential for recovery and well-being.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Shake Off Winter Blues: Brain-Healthy Habits for This Spring

Tracking happiness too closely can reduce enjoyment; supporting gut health and replacing bad habits with healthier ones can enhance overall well-being.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
4 days ago

A Meditation to Allow Genuine Happiness, Even In Hard Times

Accessing genuine happiness during difficult times is essential for recovery and well-being.
France news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

This is Why We Shouldn't Go on Runs

Strava's GPS tracking can inadvertently reveal sensitive military locations, as demonstrated by a French officer's run on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
#health
Exercise
fromFuncheap
2 hours ago

"Healthy Parks Healthy People": Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area

Free monthly outdoor walks occur on the first Saturday of each month as part of the 'Healthy Parks, Healthy People' program.
Women
fromeuronews
6 days ago

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, with couples having more children when both partners work from home.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
2 weeks ago

Overwhelmed by Tough Emotions? This Advice Can Help You Navigate Them.

Exclusive playlists for O+ members offer yoga insights to cope with life's challenges through mindful consumption.
#perimenopause
Health
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

The Most Common Age Perimenopause Starts, & What You Can Do To Prepare

Perimenopause symptoms can start in the 40s, often mistaken for pregnancy, leading to confusion and lack of awareness among women.
Wearables
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Finally, a wearable designed for women approaching menopause

A new wearable device called Peri helps women monitor perimenopause symptoms and lifestyle factors.
Health
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

The Most Common Age Perimenopause Starts, & What You Can Do To Prepare

Perimenopause symptoms can start in the 40s, often mistaken for pregnancy, leading to confusion and lack of awareness among women.
Wearables
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Finally, a wearable designed for women approaching menopause

A new wearable device called Peri helps women monitor perimenopause symptoms and lifestyle factors.
Wellness
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Interview: The Light System on Building a New Category in Wellness Technology

The Light System combines light technology and holistic health to enhance wellness through energy system engagement.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why

Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is a serious condition affecting many eczema patients, leading to severe skin reactions and inadequate medical recognition.
Health
fromMail Online
4 days ago

The simple sleep rule that can add four years to your life

Consistent sleep patterns, particularly the 7:1 rule, significantly improve health and longevity.
Wellness
fromZDNET
5 days ago

These 7 wellness gadgets helped me become more mindful (and they're still on sale)

Technology can enhance mindfulness and wellness through various devices that promote presence, stress relief, and better sleep.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
6 days ago

Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases

Just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily can significantly reduce the risk of major diseases like heart disease and dementia.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

How Systemic Therapists Can Improve Sleep

Sleep issues are often relational problems, not just individual disorders, highlighting the need for systemic therapy in sleep medicine.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
1 week ago

Just One Thing: Be Kind to Yourself by Being Kind to Others

Recognizing the importance of kindness to others leads to personal peace and fulfillment.
#exercise
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
Health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Things Physician Mothers Don't Talk About

Strength is often misrepresented as silence, leading to feelings of inadequacy in motherhood and personal identity.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

From the ground up' How Black Country volunteers are tackling the highest levels of inactivity in England

Kelvin Gilkes promotes cycling and physical activity to improve mental and physical well-being in his community.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When "I'm Trying to Be Good" Isn't So Innocent

Diet talk reinforces harmful beliefs about body image, health, and worth, impacting body dissatisfaction and promoting negative comparisons.
Health
fromScienceDaily
1 week ago

This dangerous combo in your body could raise death risk by 83%

Sarcopenic obesity, characterized by excess belly fat and low muscle mass, significantly increases mortality risk by 83%. Early detection is crucial.
Mental health
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

How Daily Frustration Is Slowly Sabotaging Your Health

Chronic anger negatively impacts mental and physical health, leading to various health issues and slower healing processes.
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Chronic Disease Prevention Remained Abstract for Too Long - Barbara Mkhitarian Made It Measurable

Digital prevention programs combining nutrition coaching with behavioral psychology achieve average 7 kg weight loss and sustained diabetes risk reduction through evidence-based lifestyle intervention.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Caring for the Part of You That Wants to Die

Suicide ideation affects 15.6% of U.S. adults, with significant risk factors including mental disorders, trauma, and social circumstances.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reduced physical activity due to global heating will lead to rise in health issues, study says

Rising temperatures reduce physical activity globally, with each month above 27.8°C increasing inactivity by 1.5 percentage points, projecting half a million additional premature deaths annually by 2050.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Help yourself to stronger immunity

The immune system can be enhanced through science-backed interventions including specific supplements, vaccines, and exercise, with omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin showing evidence of effectiveness while vitamin D proves less beneficial than previously claimed.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

American heart health worsening - Harvard Gazette

Many other higher-income countries are grappling with rising obesity and diabetes, but the U.S. stands out for how consistently those risks translate into worse cardiovascular outcomes, and how wide the gaps are by income, race, ethnicity, and geography.
Public health
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Everything you're doing about work stress is wrong. Here's what to do instead

Chronic stress is a major issue affecting employees, leading to burnout and decreased productivity despite attempts to manage stress.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

My doctor keeps focusing on my weight. What other health metrics matter more?

BMI is an inadequate health metric; doctors should assess patients using evidence-based measures like blood pressure, glucose tolerance, mobility, and mood instead of focusing on weight.
#personalized-wellness
Mindfulness
fromYogaRenew
1 month ago

Benefits of Mindful Eating

Mindful eating transforms the relationship with food by replacing stress and guilt with awareness, compassion, and trust, addressing the root causes of unsustainable eating patterns.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In a world built for sitting, here's how to stay active even when stuck inside

Modern life centers on prolonged sitting, but brief movement breaks—two five-minute activities daily—can interrupt sedentary habits and improve physical and mental well-being.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Do You Have Difficulty Sustaining Your Exercise Program?

Internal motivation and enjoyment sustain long-term exercise participation, while external pressures undermine commitment and create negative associations with fitness.
Public health
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

A little-known health syndrome may affect nearly everyone

Nearly 90% of U.S. adults have CKM risk factors linking heart, kidney, and metabolic problems, raising risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
Medicine
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

7 normal-seeming symptoms that can be your body waving a red flag - Silicon Canals

Persistent subtle symptoms like unexplained weight loss and chronic bloating can signal serious underlying health issues and warrant prompt medical evaluation.
Public health
fromFortune Well
2 months ago

Adopting these 8 healthy habits by middle age could add decades to your life | Fortune Well

Adopting eight healthy habits can reduce mortality and substantially increase life expectancy, potentially adding about 23–24 years for 40-year-olds.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Doctors, Nurses, And EMTs Are Sharing Body Facts They Wish Everyone Knew Sooner

You get sick from staying inside, breathing the same germ-filled air. Open your windows, even for five minutes, to circulate the old air out and let in fresh air. Also, if you're taking your child to the doctor, don't wait to treat their fever because you want 'the provider to see the fever.' Your child might wait two hours to be seen, meanwhile their temperature goes up, and they might have a seizure. If you say they've been having fevers, we believe you.
Public health
Medicine
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Is Health the Ultimate Status Symbol? Inside the Rise of Full Health MOTs

Comprehensive full-body MOT health checks enable early detection of subtle dysfunctions, allowing personalized preventative plans to reduce long-term disease risk and optimize longevity.
#wellness
Health
fromNature
2 months ago

How much exercise do you really need?

Short, frequent bouts of physical activity substantially lower all-cause mortality and reduce coronary heart disease risk; wearable data also reveal harms of prolonged sedentary time.
Public health
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

A quiet change in everyday foods could save thousands of lives

Reducing sodium in packaged and prepared foods can prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks, strokes, and premature deaths.
Wellness
fromNature
2 months ago

The surprisingly big health benefits of just a little exercise

Meaningful health benefits arise from much less exercise than current guidelines, with even low levels of physical activity providing measurable gains.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why an all-foods-fit approach to nutrition is better than dieting, according to a dietitian

Diet culture norms have led to a multibillion-dollar industry promoting diets that each come with their own set of rules, with each claiming it's the only way to be healthy or lose weight. When access to nutrition information is at an all-time high online, people are often left digging through conflicting information when trying to figure out what to eat or what a healthy diet look likes.
Health
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

If you adopt these 8 habits before you turn 60, you'll maintain your youthful energy for decades - Silicon Canals

Consistent daily movement and deliberate stress recovery preserve mobility, energy, and resilience, enabling healthier aging through small, sustainable habits.
Wellness
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

When healthy living becomes repression

Emerging male-focused retreats and influencer-driven fitness culture emphasize strict discipline, hypermasculine rituals, and regimented wellness that can reshape men's identities and relationships.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Exercise Works as Well as Medication and Therapy for Depression

Depression remains one of the world's leading causes of disability, affecting more than 280 million people globally. Antidepressant medications and psychological therapy are the go-to treatments. But medications can be expensive and lead to side effects, and therapy is not accessible to everyone. Now, an updated systematic review published this month in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews finds exercise is equally effective at reducing symptoms of depression compared to medicine or talk therapy.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What is 'wellness governance' (and why you should be practicing it)

Being a leader today requires a new level of performance. One that overrides fatigue, can suppress internal signals, and absorbs constant urgency, all while rapidly context-switching. Simply said, modern leadership demands have increased, and not everyone is-or wants to stay-on board. Today's leaders face growing expectations, dynamic responsibilities, and constant pressure to perform amid deep uncertainty and an ever-accelerating business ecosystem.
Wellness
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