Dr Jonathan Leary Dr Jonathan Leary is the founder and CEO of Remedy Place, a social wellness club with establishments in New York and Los Angeles. His practice and expertise have been featured in media outlets from Vogue to The New York Times, alongside a range of corporate advisories and appearances including Cannes Film Festival…
“Total loss of human agency.”
That was the end-point on a list of predictions I asked ChatGPT to make regarding the potential downsides of AI’s influence on the future of the health and wellness industry.
Other entries were equally apocalyptic. One scenario described how AI might be “used to implement a global eugenics program”. Another…
Imagine a scenario where a reporter rounds up your exes and asks them to dish the dirt.
What would they say about you?
The one with the messy break up. What choice words would they have?
Now imagine waking up to find it all laid bare in print in one of the world’s biggest news…
If you work in health and fitness media, you get at least one press release a week touting a "groundbreaking" new item of strength training equipment. Genuinely innovative products, however, are so rare that you can count them on one hand.
In 1796, Francis Lowndes introduced the Gymnasticon, an early exercise machine equipped with levers,…
If you're not already paying attention to your gut health, you need to start - now. Inside your digestive tract, trillions of microbes are quietly shaping your immune response, mental resilience, and metabolic health. While probiotic-packed yogurt bowls and kombucha shots have found their place in the wellness mainstream, it's also worth thinking about the…
In the summer of 1854, London found itself in the grip of a cholera outbreak. Dr John Snow, a British physician now widely regarded as the father of modern epidemiology, rejected popular theories of the day and suggested that the disease was spreading through water, not air. He even identified a Soho water pump as…
HOUSE!
I’ve just finished my annual game of Bullsh*t Bingo: New Year Newspaper Health Story special edition and I’ve completed it in record time.
I can’t take all the credit. A special mention has to go to the hacks who cobbled the stories together.
Anyway, here’s what I had to find for a full house:…
The vagus nerve is a critical part of our parasympathetic nervous system, often referred to as the "rest and digest" system. By stimulating this nerve, we can promote relaxation, reduce inflammation, and improve overall well-being. This article explores various vagus nerve exercises that you can incorporate into your daily routine to harness these benefits.
Understanding…
Breaking habits can often feel like an uphill battle, but with the right approach, it's entirely possible to transform your life. Whether it's late-night snacking, smoking, or any other unwanted behavior, our comprehensive 7-step guide is designed to help you understand, confront, and replace your habits with healthier alternatives. Embark on a journey towards self-improvement…
A habit is a behaviour that becomes automatic through repetition, serving as a mental shortcut learned from experience. This efficiency allows us to navigate life without wasting mental energy on routine tasks. The transformation of a repeated action into an automatic habit is facilitated by a phenomenon known as the habit loop
The habit loop:…