I n a world captivated by miracle creams, trendy supplements, and promises of eternal youth, we often overlook the most powerful anti-aging technologies readily available to us: diet and exercise. The quest to slow aging and extend healthy lifespan has driven scientific research for decades, and the evidence consistently points to these foundational lifestyle factors […] … learn more→
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Why the future of workplace mental health support may be self-guided online tools
Employee mental health, once a silent and often overlooked issue, has now become an urgent workplace concern. In Canada, the rate of depression and anxiety has doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that one in five adults experiences mental illness, but stigma remains a significant barrier, with 60 per cent of those […] … learn more→

Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions
Where you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population. But on the flip side, some professions have very low rates of suicide. One of them is education. National and state data […] … learn more→

An ethical look at new digital assistance tools in medicine
Like chatbots, new digital healthcare tools are changing patient care. Their promoters tout the assistance they provide to doctors, who can focus more on the consultation process. To ensure ethical use, humans must remain the central agent in the practice of digital medicine. Digital health tools have gradually become a part of our daily lives. […] … learn more→

5 tips from an expert for choosing a self-help book that will actually work
The wellness industry is one of the fastest growing markets, with an estimated global value of US$6.3 trillion in 2023. Gen Z and millennials are driving much of this growth, spending more on wellness products and services than older generations. The challenge, however, is that the wellness industry has few guardrails, allowing social media influencers and media […] … learn more→

Shoes that can warn you of injuries? How wearable technology is transforming foot care
Your feet work hard every day supporting your body, absorbing impact and adapting to different surfaces. But they often get ignored until something goes wrong. Imagine your shoes alerting you to foot injuries before you feel any pain, or your socks warning you about the risk of an ulcer before symptoms even appear. This is […] … learn more→

Are social media radicalising young people?
Social networks have revolutionised the way we communicate, both in the personal and institutional and political spheres. In the case of young people, they are the environment in which they obtain information and form their beliefs. This has a negative side, since being their main channels of information, they can promote the radicalisation of political […] … learn more→

What’s the difference between burnout and depression?
If your summer holiday already feels like a distant memory, you’re not alone. Burnout – a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion following prolonged stress – has been described in workplaces since a 5th century monastery in Egypt. Burnout and depression can look similar and are relatively common conditions. It’s estimated that 30% of the […] … learn more→

7% of teenagers suffer from cyberbullying: we discover the protective role of friends
A few years ago, when a child or teenager arrived home, and while they remained there, we knew that there were a number of dangers to which they were no longer exposed. Today, with widespread access to the Internet and social networks, children and teenagers can be physically safe in the comfort of their home, […] … learn more→

The science behind our fitness data: how it can help us improve our health
Most of us own at least one smartphone that can count our steps every day. Increasingly, some people also wear wristbands, watches and other devices that collect fitness-related data such as heart rate. But how does the science behind this technology work? Is the information they provide us any use? The use of smart watches […] … learn more→