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Exercise
fromMen's Journal
3 hours ago

This Common Home Office Mistake Is Causing Joint Pain, Experts Say

Poor home office ergonomics lead to neck, wrist, and back pain during remote work.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

How Chronic Illness Changed the Way I Travel

Living with chronic illness requires careful management, especially while traveling, but life can still be joyful and full of possibilities.
Public health
fromAxios
1 day ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

'I didn't think I needed to be here' says woman with diabetes and depression

Managing type 1 diabetes can exacerbate mental health issues, leading to severe depression and feelings of worthlessness.
Mental health
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NewYork-Presbyterian agrees to bolster care for patients in mental health crisis

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will implement reforms to improve mental health care following a settlement over inadequate patient supervision.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

A New Master's Degree Helps Improve Global Mental Health

Global mental health awareness is increasing, but significant gaps in services and cultural acceptance persist worldwide.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

'I didn't think I needed to be here' says woman with diabetes and depression

Managing type 1 diabetes can exacerbate mental health issues, leading to severe depression and feelings of worthlessness.
Mental health
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NewYork-Presbyterian agrees to bolster care for patients in mental health crisis

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will implement reforms to improve mental health care following a settlement over inadequate patient supervision.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

A New Master's Degree Helps Improve Global Mental Health

Global mental health awareness is increasing, but significant gaps in services and cultural acceptance persist worldwide.
Medicine
fromFortune
1 day ago

Two physicians on ending the waiting-room era: bring care home | Fortune

In-home dialysis improves health outcomes for patients with chronic diseases, offering convenience and support through technology and virtual care.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Are you breathing properly? How I found out I wasn't

Dysfunctional breathing affects many healthy adults, causing breathlessness and difficulty without any underlying disease.
Yoga
fromYogi Aaron
1 day ago

Yoga for Leg Strength | Build Stability in 20 Minutes

A 20-minute yoga practice enhances leg strength, balance, and stability through conscious muscle activation without the need for weights or complex movements.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 day ago

How Online Fitness Coaching Saves You Time and Money

Online fitness coaching saves time by eliminating the need to commute to a gym. Workouts are accessible anytime and anywhere, allowing exercise to fit into your schedule.
Alternative medicine
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromFortune
1 day ago

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

HBO Max's The Pitt highlights real challenges in emergency departments, emphasizing the need for reimagined patient access to healthcare.
Healthcare
fromFortune
1 day ago

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

HBO Max's The Pitt highlights real challenges in emergency departments, emphasizing the need for reimagined patient access to healthcare.
Cancer
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Healing Becomes Harm

A melanoma diagnosis transformed the perception of sunlight from healing to dangerous, reshaping the relationship with mortality and health.
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Paramedical Training Institute and Parking Structure / VIB Architecture

The new Eure Paramedical Training Institute embodies an ambition to support demanding learning processes and intense work rhythms, essential for healthcare professions.
France news
#rest
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The underrated value of rest - Silicon Canals

Prioritizing rest can significantly enhance creativity, patience, and overall well-being, challenging the misconception that rest is for the lazy.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a type of person who only feels permission to rest when they're physically sick, and the illness isn't the problem. The problem is the invisible equation they absorbed decades ago that says rest must be earned through suffering and a healthy body has no valid claim to stillness. - Silicon Canals

Sickness is often the only socially acceptable reason for rest, revealing deep-rooted beliefs about productivity and morality.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The underrated value of rest - Silicon Canals

Prioritizing rest can significantly enhance creativity, patience, and overall well-being, challenging the misconception that rest is for the lazy.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a type of person who only feels permission to rest when they're physically sick, and the illness isn't the problem. The problem is the invisible equation they absorbed decades ago that says rest must be earned through suffering and a healthy body has no valid claim to stillness. - Silicon Canals

Sickness is often the only socially acceptable reason for rest, revealing deep-rooted beliefs about productivity and morality.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

The German who recovered from a stroke to seal Olympic first

Kathrin Marchand, a para-athlete, returned to rowing after a stroke, embracing her new reality and competing at an elite level again.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Resilience and Reconstruction in Practice

A long-term approach is essential for supporting displaced individuals, emphasizing identity continuity and meaningful work for resilience.
Law
fromThe Gottman Institute
4 days ago

What Is a Superbill? And Can It Be Used for Therapy?

A superbill is a detailed receipt that enables clients to claim out-of-network therapy reimbursements from insurance companies.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Love or hate the wellness craze? Here's why.

Wellness culture influences behavior changes but can also provoke defensiveness and resistance due to perceived inadequacies.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

AI promises to free workers from grunt work, but psychologists say those mindless tasks are exactly what our brains need to recover | Fortune

Eliminating menial tasks with AI may reduce productivity by removing necessary breaks for mental bandwidth and problem-solving.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

I got a 10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back

David Robinson, who completed a one-year postgraduate diploma in adult nursing, was informed that his course was ineligible for maintenance loans, requiring repayment at an accelerated rate.
Higher education
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Reparative Experiences in Relational Trauma Recovery

Childhood adversity significantly impacts adult brain architecture and well-being, but therapeutic relationships can foster healing through reparative experiences.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Exercise Becomes a Compulsion

Exercise can be beneficial but may also stem from anxiety and control, leading to rigidity and compulsive behaviors.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

How to Fix a Diagnosis Crisis

Diagnostic errors are common, affecting 5% of Americans annually, leading to significant disability and death.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
Books
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Is Recovery Too Serious to Be Funny?

Recovery literature often overlooks humor, focusing instead on serious tones despite the potential for laughter in the journey.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'It's an honour to give bikes to kids with cancer'

"The bikes we give are brand new, because part of it is the delight of getting a new bike. These kids have been in treatment for so long and can miss out on big stages of development."
Cancer
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

EMDR in a World HyperFocused on Healing

EMDR is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps reorganize fragmented experiences, leading to significant reductions in trauma symptoms.
fromDaily Mom magazine
2 weeks ago

Special Needs Summer Camp For Children, Special Needs Camp

Special needs summer camps are specialized programs designed for children and young adults with a range of disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Down syndrome, and other developmental or physical challenges.
Parenting
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks 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.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How Cognitive and Social Forces Shape Medical Decisions

Medical decisions are influenced by how options are framed, presented, and the dynamics of the situation.
Exercise
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Why Every Fitness-Related Business Needs a Fitness App

The fitness industry must adopt mobile solutions to remain competitive and meet the growing demand for personalized digital fitness experiences.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks 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
Health
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why employees with chronic pain feel shame-and how they can break free

Chronic pain affects 23% of U.S. adults, impacting productivity and costing the economy $722 billion annually.
Medicine
fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

After a Traumatic Brain Injury, One Family Found Hope in a Pair of Lululemon Pants

A mother faced her son's traumatic brain injury after a car accident, refusing to give up hope despite grim medical recommendations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Is the Right Time to Start Trauma Therapy?

Clinicians often delay trauma-focused treatment due to overestimating the need for stabilization, while avoidance drives PTSD symptoms and treatment delays.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a formula' for making it better?

Socializing for 30 minutes to two hours correlates with people reporting a good day, while excessive housework or TV does not.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Is Your Audiologist Providing Person-Centered Care?

Person-centered care in hearing health prioritizes individual experiences and challenges, improving outcomes and communication.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

It's Never Too Late to Start Rucking. Here's How.

Rucking is an ancient fitness practice that builds endurance and strength while promoting proper posture and combating sedentary lifestyles.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
fromThe Walrus
4 weeks ago

What I Learned from Breaking My Pelvis for the Second Time | The Walrus

On a sunny and warmish late-November day, my husband and I were meeting some close relatives to deposit our brother-in-law's ashes in a columbarium beside the remains of his late wife, my husband's only sibling. She had died during the pandemic, and her husband had subsequently moved away, but none of us were going to let the grim reaper separate a couple who had been conjoined by a lifetime of shared experiences.
Writing
Mental health
fromFast Company
4 days ago

I scaled mental health products for millions

Entrepreneurship is often misrepresented, masking the anxiety and stress that founders experience behind the facade of autonomy and success.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

These Ontario researchers are using virtual reality gaming to help older adults with dementia stay fit | CBC News

"For the ones who are confined in certain spaces or cannot do it independently, this is a great opportunity to transport them to a different reality from the ones that they are currently living in while keeping them active," Munoz told CBC Hamilton from his lab on Laurier's Brantford campus.
Medicine
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I help people with psychosis off the streets. Sometimes, their minds won't let them leave

Mental health chaplains work with homeless individuals experiencing serious mental illness, navigating the complex intersection of psychiatric symptoms, delusions, and housing instability while maintaining compassion and patience.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Why is Health Good for You?

The value of health is often assumed but requires deeper philosophical examination to understand its true significance.
Mental health
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

Therapists Should Ask Patients About Their AI Use

AI chatbots may contribute to delusional behavior in patients, prompting therapists to discuss AI use during treatment.
Health
fromScienceDaily
4 weeks ago

This simple habit could help seniors live longer and stay independent

Regular cycling in older adults significantly reduces long-term care needs and mortality risk, with strongest effects among non-drivers.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
Wearables
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Fitness Enthusiast's Guide to the Best Massage Gun in 2026

Modern massage guns combine percussive therapy with vibration, heat, cold, and LED light technologies to enhance muscle recovery and reduce post-workout pain through increased blood flow.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Rest and Chronic Illness

Rest is essential for managing chronic illness fatigue, with quality and detachment from stressors being key factors in optimizing its benefits.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Your Company's Wellness Programs Keep Missing the Point

Disconnection in the workplace is often structural, not individual, and requires proper diagnosis to address effectively.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

At 86, I still travel and I do headstands with my wife every day to stay mobile

Before I retired, I taught physics at a secondary school in China. While working as a teacher, I met my wife at an event. We were as active as the students we taught, spending our free time playing badminton, basketball, volleyball, and table tennis.
Exercise
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Our son loved the outdoors invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk

Tomos Sleep suffers from severe ME, leaving him unable to walk or talk, highlighting the lack of support for those with this condition in Wales.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

The Case for Becoming a "Movement Generalist"

Variety in physical activities can significantly lower mortality rates and enhance overall health.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
Alternative medicine
fromFortune
1 month ago

12 Alternative Therapies for Chronic Pain | Fortune

Non-drug approaches like acupuncture, massage, meditation, and tai chi are recommended as first-line treatments for chronic pain in older adults, with many patients reducing or eliminating pain medication use.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A space of their own': how cancer centres designed by top architects bring hope to patients

Maggie's Centres provide compassionate, architecturally designed spaces within hospitals where cancer patients can maintain joy and connection to life during treatment.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Stroke survivor calls free home care scheme 'transformational'

Tower Hamlets funds free in-home adult social care for eligible residents, supporting about 1,300 people at an estimated annual cost of £4.9m.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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.
#homelessness
Wellness
fromScience of Running
5 months ago

Recovery Demystified: Focus on What Really Works

Prioritize simple recovery fundamentals—sleep, hydration, nutrition, and social support—and use advanced tools only to supplement, not replace, these basics.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Living a Great Life With an Invisible Disability

Invisible disabilities are medically real conditions affecting millions, requiring accommodation despite lacking visible signs, and deserve recognition without judgment or assumption of fraud.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Heal your injuries faster using motion as the new potion

When you have an acute injury, your body is sending signals through the peripheral and central nervous systems and the immune system to say, hold on, I need to stop doing this so we can allow the tissue to heal, says Ericka Merriwether, a physical therapist and pain researcher at New York University. Rest, after all, is the first part of the familiar RICE therapy, which stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation.
Health
Wellness
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

24 Tips for Better Health and Wellness

Simple, evidence-based mantras—train the mind, prioritize sleep and gut health, accept aging, and use less parental control—capture core physical and mental wellness principles.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bouncing back: from an ankle sprain to a shoulder pinch, experts on the best way to recover from common injuries

Address underlying imbalances with targeted, consistent movement, proper diagnosis and professional care; combine rest, sleep, nutrition and graduated training to prevent and recover from pain.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back'

"I heard a pop in my head, like a big bubble," she said. "I tried to scream, but it wasn't a normal scream. I knew something wasn't right."
Medicine
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

Healthy Lifestyle for Seniors: What to Prioritize After 60

As you age, your body gets less efficient at repair and recovery, as your: Immune system gradually loses some of its resilience Digestion slows Chances of chronic conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis increase Retirement can also impact your health in complex ways. While stepping away from work often reduces stress, it may lead to less physical activity and fewer social interactions-both of which can raise your health risks.
Alternative medicine
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

I spent 13 years in pain before doctors finally worked out why

Endometriosis diagnosis is significantly delayed in the UK, with patients waiting an average of nine years and four months, often dismissed as other conditions despite severe symptoms.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

People who stayed physically active into their 80s share these 7 movement habits they started before it became trendy - Silicon Canals

It got me thinking. While everyone's obsessing over the latest fitness trends and biohacking protocols, these folks have been consistently moving their bodies for decades. No fancy equipment, no Instagram-worthy routines, just simple habits they picked up long before movement became a multibillion-dollar industry. So I started asking around, digging into research, and talking to people who've stayed active well into their golden years. What I found wasn't revolutionary or complicated. It was refreshingly simple.
Exercise
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Power of Feeling Seen: Supporting Patients After Discharge

Post-hospital transitions often leave patients anxious and unsupported, increasing readmission risk; regular follow-ups via phone, telehealth, or AI improve adherence and confidence.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

3 Designers Built the Knee Recovery Tool 40% of Seniors Need - Yanko Design

There's something quietly radical about designing for pain. Not the dramatic, cinematic kind, but the daily grind of chronic discomfort that shapes how millions of people move through their lives. That's exactly what Madhav Binu, Kriti V, and Himvall Sindhu set out to tackle with Revive, a home-based rehabilitation device for knee osteoarthritis patients. The numbers tell a sobering story. Forty percent of India's elderly population lives with knee osteoarthritis, a condition that doesn't just hurt.
Medicine
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The new treatment giving people their voices back

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections into scarred vocal cords can promote regeneration, improve voice projection, and offer a potentially cheaper, longer-lasting treatment for vocal damage.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Beyond Remission: Supporting Oncology Survivorship

Cancer survivorship transforms family relationships into a new, ongoing relational terrain requiring role renegotiation, communication adjustments, and systemic therapeutic support.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Is Functional Psychiatry?

Functional psychiatry investigates and treats root causes of mental disorders through personalized, investigatory approaches instead of one-size-fits-all symptom management.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Is Hope in Mental Health Treatment?

Hope is an active process involving a vision of a better future, imagination, trust, and conviction that a better life can occur despite obstacles.
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