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Birth and menopause collide: more women over 40 face both postpartum and perimenopause
An increasing number of mothers over 40 report overlapping postpartum and perimenopausal symptoms—mood swings, brain fog and sleep disruption—as hormonal changes from childbirth intersect with aging, illustrated by a 44-year-old mom’s experience after a 2024 birth.
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Renowned happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky shares six daily, science-backed habits she uses to maintain a positive mood even during hectic schedules.
27, single, and feeling behind: rebuilding life after a late NLD diagnosis
A 27-year-old with a master’s degree, having studied abroad and now employed, feels behind in life because of being single with only a few close friends and a recent nonverbal learning disorder diagnosis. She mourns the life she thought she’d have if the diagnosis had come earlier. The adviser responds with empathy, urges self-compassion, recommends reframing success beyond relationship milestones, and offers practical steps to build meaningful connections and seek support for neurodiversity as she moves forward.
Extreme Running: Small Study Sparks Debate on Colon Cancer Risk
A Washington Post piece reports that a small study found a surprisingly high rate of precancerous polyps among young extreme runners, raising questions about whether intense endurance sports might influence colorectal cancer risk; doctors also note cases of fit young patients with advanced colon cancer and few risk factors, but experts caution that data are limited and controversial.
Science-backed tips to fall asleep faster
Experts share science-backed strategies to fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality, noting that many people fall short of the recommended seven to nine hours due to sleep disorders, anxiety, caffeine, and daytime distractions; practical tips include reducing caffeine and screen time before bed, keeping a consistent sleep schedule, creating a sleep-friendly environment, and addressing underlying stress or health issues.
Five Foods to Fortify Your Bones for Life
A Washington Post Well+Being piece explains that bone health is shaped by lifelong nutrition and that it's never too early to optimize your diet; it highlights five foods that can help maintain bone mass as you age.
New study flags smaller-than-expected muscle impact from GLP-1 medications
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) may not cause as much muscle loss as previously feared, while reinforcing the importance of regular exercise to preserve muscle when taking these medications.
Two-Minute Meditation Sparks Brain Relaxation, New Study Finds
A new study suggests that just two to three minutes of meditation can trigger a relaxation response and positively affect brain function across experience levels, implying that even short daily practice may yield brain benefits sooner than previously thought.
Five Food Fixes to Boost Magnesium Without Supplements
The Washington Post outlines five food-based ways to increase magnesium intake without supplements, highlighting magnesium's roles in regulating blood pressure and blood sugar, supporting immunity and muscle health, and promoting restful sleep.
Braving the cold pays off: outdoor time boosts mood, memory, and focus
A Washington Post Post Reports episode explains why spending time outdoors—even in winter—boosts mood, memory, and concentration, highlighting science-backed nature-therapy concepts and practical exercises like the Noticing Nature Intervention, which can increase optimism in about 14 days.
10 Easy Habits to Boost Your Joy in the New Year
The article emphasizes the importance of cultivating joy through 10 research-backed microhabits, such as practicing gratitude, asking meaningful questions, noticing small moments, giving back, celebrating wins, embracing authenticity, respecting rest, and envisioning future self, to enhance overall well-being and resilience in life.