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Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
11 hours ago

6 New Books That Treat Wellness Like the Business Strategy It Is

Entrepreneurs need better filters for information, focusing on practical tools for health, clarity, and stamina.
Fundraising
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

13 Bay Area Clean Beauty Brands to Give Your Routine a Sustainability Makeover This Earth Day

95% of discarded beauty packaging ends up in landfills or oceans, with only 9% being recycled.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

"Magic Mushrooms" and the Treatment of Mental Illness

Psilocybin mushrooms, used for centuries by indigenous cultures, show promise in treating OCD, PTSD, and depression, with significant clinical trial results.
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Healing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza (Pleasanton)

The event centers the voices of people on the ground, highlighting the realities of health, education, and daily survival in Gaza amidst ongoing genocide.
Healthcare
Public health
fromAxios
6 days ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
Pets
fromSan Jose Inside
5 days ago

Beyond Dogs and Cats: What Silicon Valley's Exotic Pet Owners Need to Know About Veterinary Care

Santa Clara County's diverse communities face challenges in veterinary care for non-traditional pets due to a lack of specialized services.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Lenox Hill dispensary Maryjane seeks connection with their community | amNewYork

When asked what his favorite thing about cannabis was, Maryjane General Manager Kepler's answer was simple: The impact. He recalls a time when two parents came to the Lenox Hill shop with their son, who had Attention-Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD.) Maryjane was able to provide them with a strain that would help. When the parents came back for a second dose, they quickly expressed this was the happiest and calmest they've seen their son.
Cannabis
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Are you breathing properly? How I found out I wasn't

Dysfunctional breathing affects many healthy adults, causing breathlessness and difficulty without any underlying disease.
Cancer
fromNews Center
6 days ago

Understanding Cancer's Hidden Vulnerabilities - News Center

EZH2 plays a new role in RNA editing in prostate cancer, linking epigenetic processes and impacting cancer treatment strategies.
#mental-health
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Mental health

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago
Mental health

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

Mental health significantly impacts heart and brain health, necessitating integration of mental health care into traditional medical practices.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

Mental health significantly impacts heart and brain health, necessitating integration of mental health care into traditional medical practices.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I visited a members-only tech hub to see the biohacking tricks Silicon Valley founders swear by. It wasn't what I expected.

Biohack Miami's wellness event in San Francisco showcased practical biohacking tips focused on immediate well-being rather than solely on longevity.
Medicine
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

After 'unprecedented' results, SF researchers get closer to HIV cure

Electroporation is a painful procedure used in a UCSF trial to retrain the immune system against HIV.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Researchers look into island's health benefits

Researchers will study the health benefits of outdoor spaces on the Isle of Wight, focusing on visitor experiences and access barriers.
#mindfulness
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

What Meditation Retreats Really Do to Your Mind and Body

Unemployed adults participated in a three-day retreat focusing on mindfulness meditation versus guided relaxation to assess stress management effects.
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago
Yoga

5 Good News Items-Because We All Need Them

Consciously notice positive moments alongside challenges to sustain perspective, presence, and compassion.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

What Meditation Retreats Really Do to Your Mind and Body

Unemployed adults participated in a three-day retreat focusing on mindfulness meditation versus guided relaxation to assess stress management effects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I didn't want to be on medication the rest of my life': veteran runs psilocybin retreats for PTSD before FDA approval

"The PTSD, the depression, the hyper vigilance no longer affected me to the same degree... I thought psychedelics could help prevent more deaths."
Mental health
#wellness
Wellness
fromwww.7x7.com
5 days ago

Not Your Average Spa Day: 7 of California's Most Unique Wellness Resorts

Unique wellness destinations in California offer diverse and memorable spa experiences, focusing on holistic treatments and self-care rituals.
Wellness
fromwww.7x7.com
5 days ago

Not Your Average Spa Day: 7 of California's Most Unique Wellness Resorts

Unique wellness destinations in California offer diverse and memorable spa experiences, focusing on holistic treatments and self-care rituals.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Love or hate the wellness craze? Here's why.

Wellness culture influences behavior changes but can also provoke defensiveness and resistance due to perceived inadequacies.
Healthcare
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

New bill would pin a place in California budget for acupuncture

Acupuncture benefits in Medi-Cal are secured through SB 944, ensuring access for low-income residents despite federal funding uncertainties.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why

Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is a serious condition affecting many eczema patients, leading to severe skin reactions and inadequate medical recognition.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Why is Health Good for You?

The value of health is often assumed but requires deeper philosophical examination to understand its true significance.
fromYoga Journal
1 month ago

WTF Is a Wellness Festival? An Antidote to Loneliness, Apparently.

A true wellness gathering is something far more ancient and far more urgent: it's any intentional space where humans are invited to arrive whole, body, mind, spirit, and leave more alive than when they walked in. That's it. That's the whole definition.
Yoga
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why I Left Health Tech to Fix Our Broken Pet Adoption System

Neglected industries with real pain points and low software adoption offer better opportunities for founders than crowded, well-funded markets with established competition.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman with 'agonising' condition to 'give back'

I have been so well looked after that I wanted to find some way to not only give something back, but also to raise the profile of this awful condition.
Fundraising
Medicine
fromwww.7x7.com
3 weeks ago

The Livelong Women's Health Summit demystifies the science of living well at every age in SF this April.

Mainstream medicine is beginning to recognize that women's health requires distinct approaches due to unique anatomical and hormonal differences.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

When I got my cancer diagnosis, I had to cancel 3 planned vacations. A 1-night staycation in nearby Santa Cruz gave me the reset I needed.

A cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy found renewal through a nearby staycation when major travel plans were cancelled due to health constraints.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Building a Therapeutic Revolution: Veterans Lead the Way

Therapeutic alliance—the collaborative bond between clinician and patient—extends beyond individual clinical encounters to systemic mental health care structures, particularly for treating complex conditions like PTSD and substance use disorders in veteran populations.
Medicine
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

UC-created algorithm can help treat chronic health condition

A UC-developed hypertension medication algorithm improved blood pressure control in nearly 5,000 California patients and prevented dozens of deaths after implementation in 2023.
Wellness
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

In Palm Springs, Wellness Is For Everyone

Palm Springs offers exceptional accessibility and inclusivity for disabled visitors, combining ancient thermal healing waters with a community culture that welcomes marginalized populations.
Alternative medicine
fromFortune
1 month ago

12 Alternative Therapies for Chronic Pain | Fortune

Non-drug approaches like acupuncture, massage, meditation, and tai chi are recommended as first-line treatments for chronic pain in older adults, with many patients reducing or eliminating pain medication use.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

How about 'Pretti Good Hospital?' - 48 hills

Healthcare workers and community leaders symbolically renamed Zuckerberg SF General to 'Pretti Good SF General' to protest Meta's values and pursue a ballot vote.
Public health
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Mateo residents voice concerns over proposed substance abuse treatment center

San Mateo residents oppose a proposed 69-bed substance abuse treatment center, citing proximity to schools and requesting more transparency and alternative locations.
Business
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

How Purple Lotus Became One of San Jose's Most Beloved Family-Owned Dispensaries

Purple Lotus is a family-owned San Jose dispensary founded in 2010 that prioritizes family, community, compassion, personalized care, and sustained local outreach.
Health
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

Included Health Launches Alternative Plan Design for Employers - MedCity News

Included Health launched a copay-first, primary-care-centered employer health plan offering upfront costs, well-being consults, 24/7 AI support, and flexible payment models.
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Wellness Gurus Are Failing - Who Should Your Trust?

The wellness industry relies on hope and marketing rather than evidence, creating opportunities for personalities to exploit vulnerable people seeking health solutions.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

MAHA, Subdued

Casey Means, nominated for surgeon general, moderated her unconventional health views during Senate testimony, emphasizing her Stanford medical degree while previously promoting psychedelics, raw milk, and skepticism toward vaccines and birth control.
#youth-heart-screening
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Shuttered South Bay mental health program charts new course - San Jose Spotlight

Childs has teamed up with her longtime collaborator, Sue Cronin, who formerly worked as a program director for the center, to launch Footsteps Forward, a nonprofit organization. The goal is to fill the considerable gap left behind by the closure of the Centre for Living with Dying, which helped roughly 1.5 million people navigate grief and trauma over its 50-year run, according to Childs.
Mental health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose Islamic center a hub for free medical and dental care - San Jose Spotlight

A big part of our faith is charity. The center donates annually to numerous causes such as natural disaster aid, libraries, teacher organizations and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley food bank, demonstrating commitment to broader community support beyond immediate congregational needs.
Healthcare
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 months ago

Organic & Natural Health Association Honors SENPA's Debra Short

The conference convened Organic & Natural Health members, board leaders, and industry stakeholders from across the supply chain. It opened with a keynote from Debra Short, executive director of , who reflected on the organization's history and reinforced the critical role independent retailers play as the frontline for consumer education and access. During the event, SENPA and Short were presented with the Organic & Natural Health Association Champion Award, honoring a longstanding commitment to advocacy, education, and compassion in support of independent natural products retailers.
Alternative medicine
Mental health
fromAlleywatch
2 months ago

Spring Health Acquires Alma to Address Care Continuity in Mental Health

Spring Health acquired Alma to integrate Alma’s clinician-insurance platform, expanding access to personalized, connected mental health care at scale while retaining Alma’s CEO.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

My doctor keeps focusing on my weight. What other health metrics matter more?

BMI is an inadequate health metric; doctors should assess patients using evidence-based measures like blood pressure, glucose tolerance, mobility, and mood instead of focusing on weight.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 months ago

Joint Pain: Why Most Treatments Mask the Problem and Why Regulation Matters for True Healing

It is one of the most common reasons that adults look for medical care. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 58 million adults who are living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis in the US alone. In addition to this, over 25 million people battle with daily limitations caused by joint pain. (CDC, 2024). Probably, even more concerning, is the fact that an estimated 15 million adults experience severe joint pain rated
Alternative medicine
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Beyond Remission: Supporting Oncology Survivorship

Cancer survivorship transforms family relationships into a new, ongoing relational terrain requiring role renegotiation, communication adjustments, and systemic therapeutic support.
#wellness-travel
Alternative medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Help yourself to stronger immunity

The immune system can be enhanced through science-backed interventions including specific supplements, vaccines, and exercise, with omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin showing evidence of effectiveness while vitamin D proves less beneficial than previously claimed.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Do Mental Health Retreats Allow Social Media Access? - Social Media Explorer

The question of whether mental health retreats allow social media access does not have a universal answer. Different facilities approach digital connectivity in varying ways, reflecting their treatment philosophies and therapeutic goals. Most mental health retreats limit or completely restrict social media use during the initial phases of treatment, though specific policies can range from total digital detox to supervised access at designated times.
Mental health
Medicine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Cancer patients should meditate twice a day, scientist says

Chronic psychological stress disrupts cortisol rhythms in cancer patients, promoting tumor aggressiveness, metastasis, and poorer treatment response; stress-reduction practices can help.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Caregiver Burnout in the Age of Self-Help

Caregiver exhaustion often results from chronic, unshared emotional labor shaped by culture, identity, and systemic inequality, not personal failure.
Medicine
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

7 normal-seeming symptoms that can be your body waving a red flag - Silicon Canals

Persistent subtle symptoms like unexplained weight loss and chronic bloating can signal serious underlying health issues and warrant prompt medical evaluation.
Wellness
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

The Best Wellness Retreats in the US

Luxury hotels offer bespoke wellness retreats across diverse US destinations, blending cultural traditions, technology-free experiences, and tailored activities for modern travelers.
Wellness
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

AG1 is a lot less science-y than it sounds

Greens powders like AG1 claim convenience and broad health benefits but rely on freeze-dried vegetable blends, heavy marketing, and 'clinically backed' claims.
Wellness
fromFortune
2 months ago

The $20,000 longevity weekend for those who recognize that more time is the ultimate luxury | Fortune

A four-day longevity retreat can diagnose hidden health issues and deliver targeted treatments that improve function, relieve chronic pain, and invest in long-term health.
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