Tag Archives: Wellbeing

Winter used to feel like a test of endurance: grey skies, late trains, and that heavy hush that drops at 4pm. This year, something else is happening. From kitchen tables to therapy rooms and group chats, people are swapping grind-for-grit and chasing steadiness over perfection. The question isn’t “How do I get through it?” anymore. It’s “How do I come …

Enjoying original works of art in a gallery can relieve stress, reduce the risk of heart disease and boost your immune system, according to the first study of its kind. Researchers measured the physiological responses of participants while viewing masterpieces by world-renowned artists including Manet, Van Gogh and Gauguin in a gallery. They found that art positively influences the immune, …

You can buy a smart ring to track your sleep activity or a smartwatch to monitor your heartbeat, so perhaps it makes sense that health tech’s next frontier has come for your toilet. Behold: Dekoda, Kohler’s new toilet cam. No, not that type of toilet cam: this one only shoots pictures down at what is inside the bowl, sending the …

Expert Council on Well-Being and AI  OpenAI Sam Altman says OpenAI will allow erotica for adult users  Axios OpenAI forms expert council to bolster safety measures after FTC inquiry  CNBC Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults  The Verge OpenAI unveils “wellness” council; suicide prevention expert not included  Ars Technica Source link

When it comes to aging and healthy living, we’re often given the same advice: Eat better, exercise every day and sleep more. But solely focusing on your physical health isn’t enough to achieve longevity, a new study has found. Researchers looked at older adults’ optimal well-being, which they define as having social support; positive perceptions of aging, physical and mental …

Share on PinterestWhat we eat could influence our psychological well-being as we age, research has shown. Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy There is ongoing research on how food relates to mental well-being and mental health conditions such as depression. An area of study is how foods impact aspects like happiness and life satisfaction. A recent study suggests that certain foods, like …

Research shows that many older adults can regain well-being through healthy habits, emotional resilience, and supportive environments, offering hope for thriving later in life. Credit: Stock A Canadian study shows that declining well-being in older age is not inevitable, as many older adults are able to bounce back to flourishing. Almost one in four adults aged 60 and older who …

When the gut health revolution began a decade or so ago, few could have predicted the sheer variety of pre- and probiotic foods that we would come to embrace in our diets. From kimchi and natural yoghurt to fibre-rich jerusalem artichoke and probiotic shots, microbiome-nourishing foods and supplements once deemed left-field have become everyday essentials for many – with plenty of evidence that …

Oysters, toxic complainers and exercise benefits: The week in Well+Being  The Washington Post Source link

Staying sharp, healthy hearts and beach-day calm: The week in Well+Being  The Washington Post Lifestyle Changes That Will Keep You Strong and Healthy  Dagens.com Heart-healthy habits prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, COPD, other diseases  The Brighter Side of News Source link