Month: February 2024

Mental techniques like meditation and mindfulness have become increasingly popular in recent years—in fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that meditation practice increased from 4.1% in 2012 to 14.2% in 2017 among U.S. adults. But what you may not realize is that there are many different forms of meditation. Some involve staying still while others focus on movement. Some approaches attempt to clear the mind, while others aim to monitor, observe, or manipulate thoughts and…

We all know that general practice is a one-way ticket to charred, smoking career burnout. That’s why it’s so important to look after yourself. Here are Professor Candid’s wellness tips: 1. HOBBIES It’s important to strike the right work-life balance. Without an outside interest you are merely an empty vessel ringing to the brassy sound of medical woes. So fill in that troubling void with a hobby! Why not breed miniature Schnauzers, or better still, dress them up as little…

As we navigate busy and challenging lives, finding ways to better support our health, balance and happiness has become increasingly important. It’s why the wellness industry too, has grown in leaps and bounds, seeking to serve our desire for a well-rounded life. This week Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its 2024 Future of Wellness Report, flagging changes in the business of wellness and also our evolving desires when it comes to engaging in them. The report is supported by…