Health & Wellness
Tag: Funanc1al Edge
Moai, Gaman, and Shinrin-yoku: Japanese Pillars for Your Health
Moai for friendship, Gaman for resilience, and Shinrin-yoku for forest-powered calm — Japan’s iconic wellness trio offers timeless guidance for a healthier, happier life. Here's how to bring these ancient pillars into your modern routine… with a FUNanc1al twist.
World’s Best Hospitals 2025: But… We May Need a Second Opinion!
No one wants to be sick — but if you are, it helps to know where the world’s best care lives. A fun, global tour of the Top 35 hospitals of 2025, with insight, history, and a needed second opinion.
Don’t Read This on a Smartphone If You’re Under 12?
A large NIH-backed study suggests kids who get smartphones before age 12 may face higher risks of depression, obesity, and poor sleep. FUNanc1al breaks it down—seriously, but with jokes.
Treating Sleep Apnea Early May Breathe New Life Into Your Odds of Avoiding Parkinson’s Disease
Sleep apnea may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease — but early treatment could dramatically change the outcome. A hopeful, science-backed look at why breathing at night matters for the brain.
More Muscle, Less Belly = Younger Brain. Yes, Really.
New MRI research shows that building muscle and reducing hidden belly fat can make your brain biologically younger. Strength matters, balance matters, dancing matters — and Ozempic might not be the hero on every front. Here’s how to keep your body (and brain) aging in reverse. 🧠💪💃
LVMH’s Push Into Holistic Wellness Makes Sense: It's Tough To Sell To The Dead.
LVMH is taking a stylish leap into holistic wellness with a strategic investment in WTHN, the modern TCM brand redefining acupuncture and self-care for luxury consumers. In the post-pandemic era of health-as-status, this move signals the next evolution of the luxury experience — longevity, balance, glow, and maybe fewer stress wrinkles.
Thunderstorms Can Trigger Asthma Attacks: It’s Not a Joke Even If It’s Breathtaking!
Thunderstorms aren’t just loud — they can make your lungs loud too. New research shows asthma attacks surge during storms. Here’s why the sky is suddenly your lung’s least favorite drama queen. 🌩️🫁
Asserting Flexibility Boosts Longevity May Not Be a Stretch!
Flexibility isn’t just for yoga influencers or people who can still touch their toes. A 13-year study reveals that greater range of motion is linked to lower mortality — especially for women. From spinal twists to stress relief, discover how bending daily might keep you from breaking down later. 🧘♂️✨
Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by 40%, Playing by 35%, And Doing Both By Even More. 🎶 Sing Along If You Must.
A large study of adults 70+ found that regularly listening to music was linked to about a 39% lower risk of dementia, while playing an instrument was tied to about 35% lower risk—and doing both looked even better. It’s accessible, enjoyable, and scalable. Start with 15 minutes a day and a few weekly play sessions.
U.S. Computational Biology: More Simulations, Less Culture, Will Boost Drug Discovery & Leave Animal Testing… Stranded
Computational biology is moving discovery from culture to compute. With AI models, multi-omics, and cloud HPC, the U.S. market is forecast to grow from ~$3.5B (2025) to ~$9.5B (2034). Expect faster target ID, better trial design, fewer animal tests—and more drugs reaching patients sooner.