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Thread By Thread – Gloria Travers & The North Street Band
When love begins to unravel, do you walk away or pick up the thread? “Thread By...
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- Written by: Nachiappan Chockalingam and Aoife Healy
Sitting on the floor has been a natural resting position for humans throughout history, offering potential health benefits like improved posture and flexibility. While scientific evidence is limited, many health professionals advocate for floor sitting as an alternative to conventional chairs, suggesting it may help alleviate lower back pain and maintain spinal curvature.
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
You have probably started over more times than you can count. The diet worked for a while, the scale moved, and then life happened and somehow you ended up right back where you began. If that cycle sounds exhaustingly familiar, you are not alone, and more importantly, you are not broken. The real problem is not your willpower. It is the approach itself.
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- Written by: Laura Healy
Engaging in group exercise can significantly enhance mental well-being, especially among young individuals. Research indicates that those participating in team sports or informal fitness groups experience better mental health compared to those who exercise alone. The motivation behind exercising and the social connections formed during these activities are crucial for mental health improvements.
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- Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
For decades, the conversation about depression treatment has circled the same well-worn options: antidepressants that take weeks to work, therapy that requires months of commitment, and outcomes that remain frustratingly inconsistent for millions of people. Now a molecule derived from mushrooms that indigenous cultures have used ceremonially for thousands of years is sitting at the center of one of the most significant psychiatric research shifts in a generation. The question is no longer whether psilocybin does something remarkable in the brain. The question is whether we can use it safely, systematically, and without losing what makes it work.
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
You know that feeling when everything is fine, and then suddenly it absolutely is not, and you cannot quite explain why the dishes in the sink feel like a personal attack? If that lands somewhere familiar, you are not alone, and you are not losing your mind. PMS and its more intense cousin, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, affect millions of people every month, yet too many suffer in silence, convinced they simply need to be stronger or calmer or less sensitive.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Somewhere around their seventies, a lot of people start shrinking in ways that have nothing to do with height. They grip things a little less firmly. They hesitate at curbs. They stop trusting their own legs. Medicine has a name for this: frailty. And here is the part nobody tells you plainly enough — most of it is not inevitable, and a surprising amount of it is reversible with tools so simple they seem almost insulting.
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
You are standing in the checkout line watching the total tick upward, and somewhere around the third or fourth item you start doing that quiet mental math that never quite adds up. Food costs have surged in ways that hit differently than other price increases, because you cannot simply decide not to eat. The good news is that cutting back does not have to mean cutting the joy out of every meal.
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- Written by: Katie Lee and Erin McMeniman
With an overwhelming selection of sunscreens available, selecting the right one can be daunting. Essential factors include SPF level, broad spectrum protection, water resistance, and TGA approval. Personal preferences, such as skin sensitivity and application methods, further influence the choice, especially for children and those with specific skin concerns.
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Most of us spend a lot of time worrying about our physical health but give surprisingly little thought to the organ running the whole show. Your brain is quietly keeping score of every choice you make, and the good news is that some of the most powerful things you can do for your cognitive health are also the most ordinary. A researcher at Virginia Tech is pulling back the curtain on what the science actually says, and the findings might just change how you think about your morning routine.
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- Written by: Josh Brown, Georgia Institute of Technology
Research reveals that brake and tire dust, containing fine metal particles, poses significant risks to respiratory health. These particles interact with sulfate-rich aerosols, creating toxic compounds that can be inhaled, leading to increased health issues such as asthma. The ongoing impact of this pollution remains a concern, even with the rise of electric vehicles.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Neale, et al
The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming 30g of nuts daily for their health benefits, which include good fats and essential nutrients. Despite their calorie density, research shows that moderate nut consumption does not lead to weight gain and may even aid in weight management by promoting satiety and healthy eating habits.
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
There is something that happens the moment you step into a farmers market on a Saturday morning. The smell of fresh herbs hits you before you even see the stalls, and suddenly the week that felt so heavy seems a little lighter. Shopping at farmers markets is not just about buying food, it is about reconnecting with something real in a world that often feels anything but.
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- Written by: Jeff Sossamon, University of Missouri
A new laser removal system called 'sonoillumination' enhances the precision of treatments for birthmarks, port-wine stains, and tattoos. By using ultrasonic pulsation alongside clinical lasers, this method aims to improve safety and effectiveness, potentially reducing the number of treatments required.
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- Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Most fitness advice hands you a universal prescription as if every human body runs on the same clock. The inconvenient fact is that the science of exercise timing is far more nuanced than morning-workout evangelists or late-night gym devotees will admit. Understanding when your body is actually primed to move could be the missing variable in every fitness plateau you have ever hit.
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- Written by: Helen Ingle, and Susan Coan, Leeds Beckett University
With only 21% of boys and 16% of girls in England meeting physical activity recommendations, parents face challenges in getting children away from screens and outdoors. Research highlights barriers such as screen time and busy family lifestyles. Discover strategies to promote active habits, including setting screen limits and being a role model for fitness.
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- Written by: Amrita Cottrell
Exploring the transformative effects of sound, particularly through chanting, reveals its profound impact on well-being. Historical accounts show that practices such as chanting have been integral in healing communities, enhancing mental and physical health by restoring harmony and focus through intentional sound.
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- Written by: Sonia Fernandez
Recent research suggests that dietary interventions, particularly those leading to ketosis, may effectively treat polycystic kidney disease (PKD). This breakthrough indicates that by altering dietary habits or using supplements, it's possible to slow or even reverse the progression of PKD, a condition traditionally viewed as irreversible.
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
You wake up gasping for air at 3 a.m., your heart pounding like you just ran a sprint, except you've been lying still in bed. You don't remember it happening. Your partner does, though, and so does the exhaustion that follows you through the next day. Sleep apnea isn't just about snoring or feeling tired. It's a condition that rewires your brain, strains your body, and quietly erodes the relationships that matter most to you.
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- Written by: Megan Lee
Over 300 million people globally suffer from depression, impacting their daily lives and relationships. While traditional therapies remain important, emerging research highlights the significant role of diet in managing and preventing depression. A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and omega-3s can improve mental health and reduce depressive symptoms.
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- Written by: Rhian Parker
In Australia, domestic abuse profoundly affects women's mental health, with significant risks of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Despite the high prevalence of intimate partner violence, mental health services often overlook inquiries about abuse, limiting appropriate support for survivors. Addressing this gap is crucial for effective treatment and recovery.
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- Written by: Beth McDaniels, InnerSelf.com
You may have spotted it at a farmers market or tucked onto a restaurant menu — those dark, almost glossy cloves that look like garlic went through something mysterious. Black garlic is exactly that kind of ingredient: quietly transformative, deeply flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make at home once you understand what it actually is.
