Biohacker Dave Asprey said the world has been programmed to be afraid of “reasonable risk.” “Have you noticed there’s a ‘scary new disease’ every four years?” Asprey posted on X. “If something in the world has programmed you to be afraid of reasonable risk, you’ve been had.” Asprey, a well-known figure in the wellness and...
New research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reveals that meditation can induce changes in deep brain regions associated with memory and emotional regulation, offering potential as a noninvasive therapy for mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, according to a press release issued by the hospital. The study involved eight...
A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry has found that mindfulness meditation reduces pain through distinct neural pathways, differing from those activated by placebo treatments. The findings highlight the potential of mindfulness as an effective, non-pharmacological intervention for pain management. The study involved two randomized clinical trials with 115 healthy participants. Researchers divided participants into four groups:...
By Mike Johnson Pete is a good man. Friendly. Funny. Frugal. He just received a bad prognosis after an extended battle with cancer. They tell him time is short. Plan-your-departure short. His spacesuit is busted. As a friend, I watch this from the safety of not yet being in his situation. I’ve studied death and don’t...
Wim Hof, the Dutch extreme athlete and creator of the Wim Hof Method, said moods, which are related to trauma, can be regulated through The Wim Hof Method. “You are able to regulate your mood,” Hof posted on X. “And the mood is related to trauma.” “It will block your life, your quality, your rage,...
New research suggests that therapy dogs can significantly reduce anxiety in children visiting hospital emergency departments, potentially decreasing the need for anxiety medication. The study, conducted by the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine, examined the impact of therapy dogs on children experiencing acute anxiety in emergency room settings. Researchers found that children who interacted...
Spirit Daughter, a wellness brand known for its astrology-based tools and resources, has launched a new mindfulness app called Moment. The app aims to help users enhance their self-awareness and mental well-being through guided practices and personalized insights. Founded by Jill Wintersteen, Spirit Daughter has built a reputation for providing astrology workbooks, guided meditations, and...
