For years, the dominant advice for protecting brain health has sounded reassuringly familiar. Exercise regularly. Eat a balanced diet. Get enough sleep. Stay socially engaged. The guidance echoes broader wellness culture and is often delivered with the same confidence. But neuroscience has been moving in a very different direction. While public messaging still frames cognition…
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked-about wellness trends of the past decade, but its newest and fastest-growing audience may come as a surprise. Increasingly, members of Gen Z are engaging with fasting-related content, sharing experiences online, and incorporating the idea into broader lifestyle conversations. Unlike previous generations, however, Gen Z’s relationship with…
The pharmaceutical industry, long characterized by its high costs, high risks, and slow pace, is in the throes of a profound revolution. The catalyst? Artificial Intelligence. Once a futuristic concept, AI is now a powerful, tangible force in research laboratories, attracting unprecedented levels of investment as it promises to dismantle the traditional barriers to developing…
Ibogaine, a psychoactive alkaloid derived from the West African Tabernanthe iboga shrub, has gained attention primarily for its potential in treating substance use disorders. However, emerging research, including preclinical studies and observations from clinical settings abroad, suggests that its multifaceted action on the central nervous system (CNS) may lead to a range of profound physiological…
Intermittent fasting (IF), once a buzzword championed by fitness influencers and biohackers, has outlived its fad status in 2025, entering a more mature, nuanced phase of the wellness conversation. However, with growing studies and changing lifestyle demands, the true question remains: is it still worth the hype? The answer, it seems, depends on how—and why—you’re…
As more people throughout the world become aware of mental health challenges, they seek solutions that go beyond treatment and medication. One of the most thrilling breakthroughs in this subject is the rapid spread of functional foods. These are nutrient-dense foods containing compounds such as adaptogens, nootropics, and probiotics, which are intended to benefit not…
A new wave of workouts is catching on, and it’s got nothing to do with gym memberships or traditional fitness apps. Instead, people are burning calories in headsets, boxing invisible opponents in their living rooms, and cycling through digital mountains in their own apartments. Immersive fitness, a blend of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR),…
Many adults enjoy an occasional glass of wine or a beer with friends. But when does social drinking cross the line into a problematic pattern? Understanding the distinction between casual consumption and alcohol dependency is vital—especially when early intervention and access to alcohol rehab in Los Angeles can mean the difference between a brief struggle…
As mental health challenges continue to mount among teenagers and young adults, alarming new data shows the crisis is deepening on both sides of the Atlantic. Suicide has now become the second leading cause of death among young people, tragically claiming the lives of over 1,000 adolescents in Europe every year. And according to a…
Courtney Cox. Halle Berry. Jennifer Aniston. Angelina Jolie. These women weren’t just iconic stars of the 1990s—they were the physical ideal. With their angular frames and impossibly flat stomachs, they became the visual blueprint for what a woman’s body should look like during an era obsessed with thinness. The 1990s weren’t subtle about it. From…