According to the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation, approximately six in ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease, driving health care spending to $4.5 trillion in 2022. That fiscal and medical burden took center stage on July 29 at Food Tank’s Capitol Hill Luncheon, hosted in partnership with the Food … Read more
Extreme fitness FOMO is driving ordinary people in Hong Kong toward grueling endurance challenges like Hyrox, CrossFit, and ultra-endurance trail runs, often pushing past safe physical limits according to local coaches and athletes. The city’s mature endurance racing scene, paired with aggressive social media fitness culture, has turned grueling physical tests into high-stakes status symbols … Read more
Healthy aging relies on six evidence-based principles that prioritize social connection and meaningful living over the restrictive habits often promoted by the “wellness industrial complex.” According to Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, an oncologist and University of Pennsylvania bioethicist, individuals can improve their long-term health by avoiding high-risk behaviors, maintaining social and mental activity, and avoiding extreme … Read more
Healthy aging may depend less on expensive supplements and more on the consistent rejection of comfort, according to Dr. Stephanie Rogers, a geriatrician. By embracing hormesis—the biological principle of using small, manageable doses of stress to trigger beneficial adaptations—individuals can build physical and cognitive resilience that supports long-term health, though experts emphasize this complements, rather … Read more
Aging well is defined not by the absence of disease, but by the ability to maintain functional independence and physical resilience during the critical transition of the 40s and 50s. According to Dr. Tina Sadarangani, a geriatric nurse practitioner, and Dr. Emmanuel Osei-Boamah, a board-certified geriatrician, health outcomes in later life are directly influenced by … Read more
Men increasingly turn to online gray markets for longevity treatments like peptides, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and testosterone without medical supervision, risking severe health consequences. Board-certified urologist Dr. David Shusterman warns that bypassing physician oversight for hormone and metabolic medicine can lead to dangerous side effects, including prostate complications, blood clots, and fertility loss. The Risks … Read more
Centella asiatica, often called tiger grass, is emerging as a primary trend in global skincare due to its proven anti-inflammatory and collagen-stimulating properties. According to Dr. Amy Bandy, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, the botanical contains bioactive compounds that repair the skin barrier, while Dr. Olga Bachilo, founder of Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med … Read more
Just four minutes of daily strength training can significantly improve mobility, balance, and leg strength in older adults, according to a study from the Penn State College of Medicine published in PLOS One. The research found that a home-based, high-intensity program known as Functional Activity Strength Training (FAST-2) helped sedentary individuals aged 65 and older … Read more
A four-minute daily exercise regimen can significantly improve mobility and balance in older adults, according to research published in the journal PLOS One. Dr. Christopher Sciamanna, a professor of medicine at Penn State, developed this “FAST” protocol—Functional Activity Strength Training—to help individuals build resilience through short, manageable bursts of movement rather than long, intimidating gym … Read more
The future of health and longevity is shifting away from high-cost, high-tech wellness interventions toward the “foundational eight”—a set of low-cost, habit-based practices that experts identify as the most effective drivers of long-term health. According to reporting on wellness trends, while the global wellness industry continues to expand, clinical focus is increasingly returning to sleep, … Read more