self care

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Day 24 of Quitting
While preparing to come to Australia, one of the things I was most concerned about was quitting smoking my nicotine vape. I was nervous because it had become such a chronic, nearly unconscious habit to me.
By sleepy drafts25 minutes ago in Longevity
Why Gut Health Affects Your Mind
I thought I was losing my mind. Anxiety that appeared out of nowhere. Depression that made getting out of bed feel impossible. Brain fog so thick I couldn't remember simple words.
By Fazal Hadiabout 3 hours ago in Longevity
United States In Situ Hybridization Market Size and Forecast 2026–2034. AI-Generated.
United States In Situ Hybridization Market Overview The United States In Situ Hybridization (ISH) market is witnessing steady and structurally strong expansion, driven by the rapid adoption of advanced molecular diagnostic techniques across clinical and research settings. According to Renub Research, the U.S. ISH market is projected to increase from US$ 555.98 million in 2025 to US$ 948.13 million by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.11% during 2026–2034.
By Sakshi Sharmaabout 11 hours ago in Longevity
Ecclesiastes and the Weight of Meaninglessness
Have you ever noticed how unsettling Ecclesiastes feels compared to most of Scripture. It does not rush to reassure. It does not soften its conclusions. It returns again and again to the same observation: everything fades, everything repeats, and nothing under the sun seems capable of holding still long enough to become permanent. Wisdom fails to secure lasting satisfaction. Pleasure loses its edge. Work outlives the worker. Even moral effort appears unable to guarantee stability. For many readers, this tone feels almost dissonant, as if the book is saying out loud what faith is supposed to quiet.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout 12 hours ago in Longevity
Vietnam’s Aging Population: When Society Grows Old Faster Than Its Care System. AI-Generated.
Introduction Vietnam is changing very fast. Cities are growing, young people are moving for work, and life expectancy is rising. But there is one big change that many people are not talking about enough: Vietnam is getting old.
By Adil Khanabout 14 hours ago in Longevity
Exercise Isn’t Enough
Commentary In the battle against obesity, being active is not enough. Going to the gym, riding a bike, or simply walking can help; however, it doesn't defeat this condition, alone. What needs to be examined is what people eat and how much they consume. The food one eats is just as critical as exercise in the battle against obesity.
By Dean Traylorabout 18 hours ago in Longevity
If You're Waiting for the Root Canal, You're Missing the Point of Skincare
At some point, our culture decided that care is only valuable if it’s extreme. If it doesn’t burn, blast, paralyze, or shock the system into instant compliance, it’s dismissed as “doing nothing.” Apparently, that now includes estheticians.
By Brooke Gallaghera day ago in Longevity
Healing From the Inside Out
I stood in my kitchen at 2 a.m., crying over a glass of water. Not because something terrible had happened. But because I'd just realized I couldn't remember the last time I felt well.
By Fazal Hadia day ago in Longevity
How I Overcame Anxiety Naturally
My hands were shaking so badly I couldn't hold my coffee cup. I was sitting in my favorite café, surrounded by the comfortable hum of conversation and clinking dishes, but inside my chest, a tornado was raging.
By Fazal Hadia day ago in Longevity
The Mental Reset That Changed Me
I forgot what my own thoughts sounded like. For months, maybe years, my mind had been nothing but noise—other people's opinions, social media arguments, endless news cycles, work demands, notifications, expectations.
By Fazal Hadi2 days ago in Longevity
Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World
I had a panic attack in the grocery store checkout line. Nothing triggered it. No dramatic event. Just me, standing there with a cart full of organic vegetables and Pinterest-worthy meal prep ingredients, when suddenly I couldn't breathe.
By Fazal Hadi2 days ago in Longevity
The Power of Mindful Living
I missed my daughter's first steps because I was checking email. She was eight feet away from me, wobbling across the living room, and I was staring at my phone, responding to a work message that could have waited until Monday.
By Fazal Hadi2 days ago in Longevity