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Your morning routine matters more than you think. Get expert advice on how to build yours. Getty Images A calm, grounded morning is one of the most reliable predictors of how the rest of your day will unfold. In this next installment of Well Said, we ask trusted experts to share the one practice they think makes the biggest difference.Their answers point to something surprisingly simple: The best mornings come from small moments of clarity, light and presence. You don’t need a strict routine; you just need a few steady anchors that help your mind and body settle into the…

When you hear the word “holistic,” there may be a few things that come to mind. Holistic, derived from the Greek word “holos,” or “whole,” means viewing something entirely rather than in segments. A holistic approach to problem-solving may mean taking a step back to look at the bigger picture instead of just focusing on the issue at hand. A holistic review of a college application requires educators to look at the entire profile, including test scores, extracurricular activities, and experiences.In the health world, a holistic healing approach treats the entire person rather than specific symptoms. For those recovering from…

Though I’d consider the start of my running career middle school cross-country, I was never taught pacing. Instead, I remember just going out for quick efforts with no regard to pace and trying to outrun everyone I could. At the time, this worked because I was young and the distances were less than two miles. But once I started running farther and training for half marathons, I realized I had no idea how to control my effort. As I started to struggle with longer training runs, it clicked for me that running as fast as I could to get the…

Teenagers and young adults are riddled with negative stereotypes concerning mental health: pessimistic, unconcerned, sluggish, and self-absorbed. Those feelings indeed fester through external problems they have less control over, like family, career prospects, the state of the world, and the future, but it’s naive to write them off as one thing when happiness lives through them in varying degrees.According to a 2025 national Poll by Hopelab and Data for Progress, 61% of Gen Z self-identified as “somewhat” or “very” happy. These numbers might be surprising to most, considering the general consensus has been that Gen Z struggles greatly when it…

What’s the story Skipping and dancing are two popular forms of exercise that provide a host of benefits. Both activities are fun and can be done almost anywhere, making them accessible to many. While skipping is a high-intensity workout that improves cardiovascular health, dancing is a creative expression that enhances flexibility and coordination. Here’s a look at the benefits of skipping and dancing, and how they can contribute to your fitness goals. Cardiovascular benefits of skipping Skipping is one of the best exercises to boost cardiovascular health. It gets your heart pumping and increases blood circulation, which improves heart function…

(NAPSI)­—The holiday season is one of the most anticipated times of the year—and one of the most demanding for maintaining your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colder weather, irregular routines and nutritional changes can combine to weaken your immune system, making it easier to catch respiratory illnesses like colds, flu or RSV. Add in stress, sleep disruption and emotional strain, and the holidays can test even the healthiest among us. According to Dr. David Fairchild, MD, MPH, SVP and Chief Medical Officer, Retail Health, CVS Health®, the key to feeling your best during the holidays is…

TikTok rolls out Time and Well-Being feature to boost users’ mental healthTikTok has released a new feature called Time and Well-Being, particularly designed to assist users develop healthier digital habits and prioritise wellness.The recently introduced features encourage users to scroll less, get maximum sleep, and engage in productive habits, providing interactive tools and rewards to follow a good lifestyle.The feature includes an affirmation journal with nearly 120 cards to set daily goals or intentions that can be installed or shared.A soothing sound generator offers wave, rain, and white noise sounds to help users relax a bit and follow a good…

Heady concepts, clinical applicationsThe heartbeat experiments are typical of the work done by Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers in Petzschner’s lab, whose interests span cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, math and medicine. Members of the team are running experiments at the Carney Institute nearly every day of the week.Each session usually lasts for several hours, during which participants complete computer-based behavioral tasks — “little games,” Petzschner calls them — while their brain activity is recorded using EEG or fMRI. The team then applies computational models of learning, decision-making and perception to interpret the data.“We try to infer from the way…

Talk about a catch-22: According to the ADM Outdoor Voices survey, nearly 60% of global consumers believe better sleep would ease their stress, yet 61% say their stress directly harms their sleep quality. What’s more, the survey revealed that 76% of global consumers agree that sleep quality directly impacts how they feel throughout the day. However, 48% report feeling sluggish or tired throughout the day, which directly affects their mood, focus, and productivity.   “We’re seeing tremendous consumer demand for solutions that address sleep quality, stress management, and cognitive health—all of which are deeply interconnected and essential to overall well-being,” explains Vaughn…

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – If you think stretching is only for athletes, you’re wrong. Experts say stretching is good for everyone, and a 2023 study found that adults who stretched five days a week had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next nine years than those who didn’t. Our experts share what stretches you should start doing today and why. If you go straight from sitting to exercising, you could be setting yourself up for a serious injury! “Everybody needs to stretch. It’s really important to help your body stay mobile. It helps with recovery. It helps…