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AI therapy apps pose serious risks to users, which is why the American Psychological Association recently called for a federal investigation. Recent cases include teen suicides linked to chatbot guidance. With 987 million chatbot users worldwide, understanding these dangers is critical before trusting AI with your mental health. Why AI Therapy Is Dangerous: No crisis support: AI can’t recognize emergencies or connect users to immediate help when they’re in danger Deadly consequences: Teens have used AI guidance for self-harm planning, with at least one reported suicide Zero accountability: No licensing, ethics oversight, or malpractice protections exist for AI therapy Worsens…
Is there something more frustrating than when we feel like we’re doing all the right things, but it’s still not working? For many women, this especially applies to food. We have a plan to follow, but why can’t we just stick to it?One day you’re doing great—eating clean and following all the “right” steps. You meal prep, skip dessert, and fill your plate with greens. The next day, out of nowhere, you find yourself at the bottom of a bag of chips or polishing off a whole sleeve of cookies.This cycle gets confusing, and we start to think it’s our…
When Julian Williams drives his board into the face of a wave, the movement looks effortless — a quick pop, an explosive rise, and a fluid turn that feels more like instinct than exertion. But behind that effortless display is hours in the gym fine-tuning the type of power and precision that separates weekend surfers from those competing on the world stage. “It’s about staying light and explosive,” Williams says. “I don’t want to bulk up—I want to be able to move fast and stay balanced.” That approach carried him into history this summer at the U.S. Open of Surfing,…
Love handles can feel like the most stubborn part of the midsection. They hang on long after you’ve cleaned up your diet, upped your cardio, and started lifting. For those 40 and older, the challenge can be even more formidable as metabolism slows and abdominal fat becomes more resistant. But here’s the upside: the right training plan still makes a significant difference. Standing core exercises work your obliques, torch calories, improve posture, and help your body move more dynamically. These moves strengthen the waistline from every angle while keeping stress off your joints. The best part about standing exercises is…
If you’re aiming to ramp up your protein intake (welcome to the club), protein bars and shakes might come to mind first—these products are indeed turbocharged with the muscle-building macro. But you actually may not need to load up on such supplemental forms to get enough of it, nor is downing a whole bunch in a few gulps or bites necessarily the best approach to getting your recommended 50 to 80-ish grams per day.Spacing out your protein intake is going to be the better choice, Nicole Addison, RD, of Nourished by Nic, tells SELF. There are a couple reasons for…
On this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Leslie Grandy, author of Creative Velocity: Propelling Breakthrough Ideas in the Age of Generative AI. Leslie is a global product executive turned CEO advisor who helps organizations unlock creative thinking to accelerate growth. Her decades of leadership at Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, and T-Mobile give her a unique perspective on how creativity, technology, and leadership intersect. Our conversation explores why creativity isn’t limited to artists, how space and time fuel ideation, and what role emotional regulation plays in sustaining momentum. We also dig into how precision, AI, and frameworks can both hinder…
As the domestic Super League season draws to a close, England’s rugby players are now switching their focus to the three-match Ashes affair which is back after a 20-plus-year-break. To keep playing on, they’ll need to rehab injuries and build back better in order to withstand the brutality that is yet to come. With this in mind, M&F made the journey to the Wigan Warriors training facility in Greater Manchester where several England players call home, so that we could learn more about their quest for international success beginning in late October and culminating on November 8, 2025. Since 1908,…
Losing muscle mass is a natural part of aging if you don’t prioritize regular resistance training. One area that’s particularly prone to weakness? The upper back. It’s often not a muscle group you engage on a daily basis. Add in years of poor posture, sitting at a desk, and reduced physical activity, and you’ve got a recipe for tightness. That’s why we spoke with experts to learn the most essential bodyweight posture exercises that will help you look taller after 50. “Stronger upper back muscles pull the shoulders into better alignment, reducing the hunched look many people develop,” explains James…
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Zepbound® have opened new doors for people struggling to lose weight. If you’ve started one or are exploring your options, you should know these medications work best when combined with the right nutrition plan, not used as a replacement for one.Without the right nutrition support, many people experience side effects, low energy, or weight regain.That’s why in May 2025, four of the nation’s leading health organizations released expert nutrition guidelines for people taking GLP-1s. Their goal: help you feel better, stay on track, and maintain your results for the long term.Here’s why it matters,…
Brooke Burke has never seen wellness as one-dimensional. For her, movement has always been about more than the body — it’s about energy, awareness, and the intimate act of coming home to yourself. With the launch of her new Body Blueprint Retreat at CIVANA, Burke is bringing that philosophy into an immersive setting. The retreat series is designed as a restorative pause, offering guests a chance to step away from the noise of daily life and explore practices that cultivate self-confidence, longevity, and inner strength. We sat down with Brooke to talk about the inspiration behind the series, why she…