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Thousands of Nigerians will get free health screenings and wellness education at a community fitness event in Lagos next month. The Avon Colour Run brings preventive care out of hospitals and into the streets where people live.
A licensed therapist reveals science-backed techniques to break free from worry, intrusive thoughts, and rumination that trap millions in anxiety cycles. The solutions are surprisingly simple and work by retraining how your brain responds to stress.
Finnish scientists discovered that a single sauna session triggers white blood cells to surge through your bloodstream, potentially boosting your body's defense system. The immune response mirrors what happens during exercise and may explain why sauna lovers report feeling healthier.
Scientists just discovered that tiny bursts of everyday movement—like fidgeting, carrying groceries, or doing dishes—can protect your heart in just four minutes a day. No gym required.
After losing her mother unexpectedly, journalist Angela Giuffrida found an unexpected path to healing through open water swimming. The same activity her late mother loved became a powerful connection to her memory and a tool for managing anxiety.
Former world number one Mark Allen is opening up about his path to recovery after spending 10 weeks in a mental health clinic. His brave decision to share his story is inspiring fans and fellow athletes around the world.
Thaddaeus Washington is helping people find peace through a new kind of meditation where music becomes the guide. His approach strips away lengthy instructions and lets sound itself calm anxious minds.
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New research reveals the best ways to handle anger, and the answer might surprise you. Meditation and distraction work better than "blowing off steam" with exercise.
Spending time in nature helps people develop healthier relationships with food and their bodies, according to groundbreaking research from the UK. The study found that contact with natural environments promotes intuitive eating through increased body appreciation and self-compassion.
New research shows that just 10 minutes of moderate exercise each day could help you sleep more soundly. College students who moved regularly spent more time in the deepest, most restorative stages of sleep.
A grad student tried sleeping like people did in 1600, waking at midnight for two hours of quiet creativity. The ancient practice unlocked something unexpected: her best writing yet.
A practical mindfulness approach rooted in Buddhist teachings is helping people break free from automatic emotional reactions. By pausing and naming feelings, anyone can reduce everyday stress in seconds.