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Finding connection and purpose is more important to brain longevity than you might think. “A happy, supported, fulfilling life with strong social connections and meaningful work has been proven to contribute to a healthy brain. When you feel happy, fulfilled, and loved, and you have a purpose and a reason to get up in the morning, your brain will thrive,” Stephenson shares.

I swung up to the Cloudberry Tower in a hot morning drizzle. You could see the place was on the blink from halfway down Dagenham Dock Avenue, the ninth floor flashing green and opal in a lengthy, repeating rhythm. Nothing out of the ordinary.The lobby lay silent and deserted, as they all do these days. Up on ninth, I swiped in and entered the office. Employees shimmered in their nooks like hummingbird wings, faces flipping back to front with every surge peak. Some were translucent — always a bad sign. I checked the manifest. Cubicle 18 was the locus point.…

DAYS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MEALS Breakfast: Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls ——– Lunch: White Bean Salad w/ Feta & Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette ——– Dinner: Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Bowls Breakfast: Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie ——– Lunch: Lemony Orzo & Tuna Salad w/ Broccoli ——– Dinner: Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice w/ Corn & Black Beans Breakfast: Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie ——– Lunch: Lemony Orzo & Tuna Salad w/ Broccoli ——– Dinner: Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew + Quinoa Breakfast: Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie ——– Lunch: Lemony Orzo & Tuna Salad w/ Broccoli ——– Dinner: Green Veggie…

But this research also highlights something hopeful. Even in a landscape dominated by UPFs, shifting back toward whole and minimally processed foods—slowly, consistently, and in ways that feel doable—can meaningfully support your health. These foods deliver the fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients your body relies on to regulate appetite, stabilize blood sugar, calm inflammation, and fuel long-term well-being.

Michigan House Bill 5250, which has been given the title Weight Loss Products and Minors Act, was introduced last week by State Representative Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn). “Diet pills are not something children need, and marketing them to minors is simply wrong,” Byrnes said in a press release. “These products can be dangerous, come with serious side effects, and minors who use them are far more likely to develop body image issues, dysmorphia or eating disorders later in life.”The bill is similar to others introduced in other states over the past 18 months, which specifically call out ingredients such as creatine,…

Traditionally, HMOs have been studied for their role in beneficially modulating the microbiome, thereby influencing systemic health through immune modulation, gut barrier support, and potential cognitive benefits. However, emerging research reveals that HMOs can be detected systemically in the blood after oral administration, sparking renewed interest in their potential to deliver measurable health outcomes across various life stages.At the same time, Innova Market Insights’ data suggest that global baby and toddler launches with HMOs grew 12% annually from 2019 to 2024, with Europe leading at 42%. Moreover, between 2023 and 2024, 64% featured immune health claims while 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’FL) remained…

Pair turmeric with black pepper and fat to help your body absorb its healthy compound.Too much turmeric can harm your liver or cause stomach issues—use food sources or safe doses.Pick independently verified supplements and check with a provider before adding turmeric. From golden lattes to wellness shots, turmeric has become a popular supplement and a celebrated super spice in the wellness world. This bright yellow spice has been used for centuries in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, and recent research is now backing up its many health benefits. “Turmeric is a bright yellow spice best known for its active compound, curcumin,…

Lucinda Hiam, UK Harkness fellow in healthcare policy and practiceCommonwealth FundAmerica feels familiar to a British person—until it doesn’t. Lucinda Hiam writes from the US, observing that nothing has felt more foreign than living in a country where the threat of gun violence is part of daily lifeThe US is familiar in many ways. I grew up with its television shows, music, and movies. The language is the same, and the culture, at first, resembles the UK. Yet, as the BBC’s former North America correspondent Jon Sopel observes in his book If Only They Didn’t Speak English, a shared language…

Membership & contentOne thing to be aware of: while you can use the rower in “Just Row” mode (i.e., without a membership), the full experience—leaderboards, workout library (row, strength, yoga, mobility, circuit, etc.)—requires a $44/month membership (one per machine). Hydrow claims ~5,000+ on-demand workouts across modalities. It feels worthwhile with the amount of content you get, and it’s still cheaper than a typical gym membership. However, it’s definitely something you’ll need to factor into your well-being budget.

One researcher translated his expertise in studying evolutionary relationships and creating phylogenetic trees into a popular science book.Image credit:©iStock.com, galbiatiSitting at his desk in London, zoologist Max Telford of University College London only has a couple of trees outside his window and an apple on his desk as examples of diverse living things. But up the road in Regent’s Park, he explained how he could look around at several trees, grasses, mushrooms, and birds; if he dug in the soil, he would find a plethora of worms, slugs, and thousands of microbes. “Even in central London, a little looking [or]…