Making more money may seem like the answer for dealing with financial stress and anxiety. But new data indicates that boosting income alone may not help much. A new survey of 1,875 U.S. adults by investing app Acorns found financial anxiety does not significantly decrease as incomes rise. What did help ease respondent’s minds, based on the survey results, was having a higher net worth, found by subtracting...

The idea of calling in sick for your mind rather than your body used to sound like a stretch. These days, in a handful of countries, it is simply how the law reads. Workplace psychology has moved from a nice-to-have conversation into something written into statutes, sick pay schemes, and human rights codes. What counts as “protected” varies a lot from one country to the next. Sometimes it...

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular in the United States and around the world in recent decades. Apps such as Headspace, Calm and Plum Village – inspired by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh – are helping people...
Climate change and emerging environmental pollutants are increasingly recognized as critical determinants of mental health worldwide. Rapid urbanization, rising ambient temperatures, and extreme weather events have been associated with elevated risks of depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and other neuropsychiatric outcomes. At the same time, exposure to emerging pollutants, including microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), endocrine-disrupting chemicals, artificial light at night (ALAN), and novel airborne contaminants, may adversely...
Weight loss does not always have to be a herculean task. Snigdha Baruah, who successfully shed 35 kg, shares three straightforward weight...
Drugs originally designed to treat diabetes and obesity are steadily expanding their clinical footprint. Over the past few years, therapies based on...
At 38, Michelle Tan’s day often starts before anyone else is awake. A mother of three and working full time, she prepares...
Health and wellness brand Adrien Gagnon (楓之寶) has launched a new creative and PR campaign to inspire Hongkongers to rethink their sleeping...
In Kenya, where being overweight was once perceived as a sign of wealth and success, a drive to shed the pounds is...
An NHS doctor has warned anyone considering weight loss injections about a common side effect that can be “absolutely miserable” 02:09, 07...
Are you trying to get six-pack abs? The path to strong abs can be tough, especially without the right diet, workouts, and...
Zurich, Zurich – April 10, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE – IntroDrink, the Swiss premium natural health retailer, has expanded its comprehensive range of...
The global fitness industry is entering a period of accelerated growth, innovation, and strategic realignment. Recent episodes of the All Things Fitness...
Key Takeaways Energy-boosting “superfoods” help fight fatigue by stabilizing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and supplying key nutrients like protein, fiber, iron, and...
Actor Babil Khan recently shared a deeply introspective perspective on meditation while speaking at an event, offering a refreshing take on mindfulness...
A men’s mental health group that runs sport sessions such as yoga, football and darts, has been used as an informal referral...
