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Is ‘bed rotting’ self-care or self-deprecation?

Is ‘bed rotting’ self-care or self-deprecation?

The latest wellness trend on TikTok caters to burnt-out Gen Zers, encouraging them to escape the demands of daily life by spending extended periods of time under the covers and emerging only when they feel properly rested. At first glance, there’s likely a lot of good that can come from this, but critics are concerned about the potential consequences of young people staying sedentary. 2022 was the year we embraced...

By London, UK
Microdosing psychedelics could help those with ADHD

Microdosing psychedelics could help those with ADHD

A new study shows that consuming tiny amounts of LSD or magic mushrooms can improve mindfulness in people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Following decades of demonisation and criminalisation, psychedelic drugs are being proved to have profound implications for a field that’s seen few pharmacological advancements since the 60s. I’m talking, of course, about the treatment of intractable conditions such as depression, PTSD, and addiction, which time and time again...

By London, UK
Muscle dysmorphia is fuelling a silent male mental health crisis

Muscle dysmorphia is fuelling a silent male mental health crisis

As social media and the lucrative, unregulated supplements industry continues to promote unrealistic beauty standards, more boys and young men today are becoming obsessed with body image and bulking up to the point of risking their overall wellbeing. For as long as I’m able to remember, women have been the primary target of societal body critique. Permeating almost every aspect of my day-to-day life, I’ve frequently faced immense pressure from my...

By London, UK
How music bolsters mental well-being and social connections

How music bolsters mental well-being and social connections

Music is often viewed as an enjoyable form of entertainment, but a growing body of scientific and sociological research is proving how music enhances the strength of our brain’s neural pathways and helps us foster deep social bonds. One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. The legendary Bob Marley sang this lyric in 1971 and it has been repeated by music lovers countless times...

By London, UK