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Health & Wellbeing

Gentle wellbeing, practical care ideas, hopeful health progress and small habits that help the week feel easier.

Mountaineer Innovates Menstrual Hygiene Solution at 16,000 Feet

Bohare’s innovative approach to managing menstruation on a remote expedition reveals gaps in current mountaineering preparation. While climbers expect to face harsh weather and altitude sickness, menstrual hygiene is rarely addressed in official safety guidel...

Try Something New Every Day with November’s Daily Action Calendar

From changing your routine to trying a new recipe or learning a new skill, November’s daily actions offer a simple way to refresh your month. The calendar encourages creativity, curiosity, kindness, and outdoor play to inspire moments of happiness and connect...

Sardinian Restaurants Pilot Phone-Free Family Meal Initiative

In a bid to revive meaningful family interactions during meals, 15 restaurants in Sardinia have launched 'A tavola senza schermi' or 'At the table without screens.' Participating families put phones away and receive game kits created by pediatricians to spark...

Researchers Identify Key Brain Signal Linking Schizophrenia Symptoms

Scientists at McGill University and affiliated centers discovered that a weakened beta-band brain signal is connected to sensory timing challenges, disorganized speech, and greater clinical severity in schizophrenia. This breakthrough suggests a common neural...

Doctors Outline Causes and Care for Facial Swelling

Swelling on the face can be more noticeable because the skin is thin and richly supplied with blood vessels. Causes range from mild issues like allergies to more serious infections or inflammatory conditions. Home care usually helps, but some symptoms require...

Meditation Encourages Embracing the Beauty of Your Unique Voice

In recognition of Latinx Heritage Month, a new meditation practice highlights the importance of embracing the distinctive qualities of our voices. Led by mindfulness instructor Criss Cuervo, the session encourages self-compassion and reflection on the histori...

Navigating the Grief of an Aging and Changing Body

From the sharp ache of chronic pain to the slow transformation of aging, the sensations and losses felt in our bodies are often more than physical. They affect how we see ourselves and impact our sense of purpose. Recognizing the grief involved is the first s...

Four Simple Practices to Boost Engagement and Kindness at Work

Work often feels challenging and isolating, but small shifts can make a big difference in how engaged and satisfied people feel on the job. New practices focus on simple but powerful acts: appreciating colleagues, having supportive one-on-one conversations, b...