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Psychedelic retreats are seeing spikes in interest these days. As substances like MDMA, ketamine and psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) become a more mainstream form of therapy for many people, one Vancouver, Canada-based psilocybin retreat is reporting an uptick in public awareness — noting a 183% spike in bookings year over year. The Journeymen Collective retreat is run by Canadian natives Gary …

The hottest trend in travel today is not hitting the busiest city or looking for the coolest nightlife. Rather, it’s the opposite: It’s about looking for peace and quiet. People reportedly want to escape the busyness of their everyday lives and spend their vacations in a more relaxed setting, allowing time for silence, thoughtfulness and introspection. Whether travelers are looking …

With more people dying from Alzheimer’s disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. The number of fatalities due to the disease increased by 141% between 2000 and 2021, according to the 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. Also, the number of Americans living with the disease is on the rise as well …

A new Gallup poll has revealed a primary source of happiness among the Gen Z cohort. The survey, which included 2,271 young adults in the U.S. between ages 12 and 26, found that their most influential driver of happiness is a sense of purpose at school and at work. At least 60% of all Gen Zers who are happy feel …

How has the world’s oldest man lived such a long life? For starters, no smoking, little alcohol and a fair amount of good luck have contributed to his lengthy life. And maybe a weekly batch of fish and chips, too. John Alfred Tinniswood of England, 111 years and 223 days old as of April 5, 2024, has been named the …

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert for a human bird flu case reported in Texas. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel sat down with “Fox and Friends” on Monday, mentioning that he spoke with CDC Director Mandy Cohen, who assured him that this bird flu case is treatable. “This person has …

1, 2, 3… go! A grandmother just broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time in an abdominal plank position for a female. DonnaJean Wilde is a 58-year-old mom of 5 and grandmother of 12 from Alberta, Canada, who can now add a world record to her resume. The Canadian held the plank for just over 4 hours and …

Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on a range of wellness topics: health care access, innovative surgeries, cancer research, mental health trends and much more — plus, personal stories of people and families overcoming great obstacles. Check out some top recent stories in Health as you wind down …

More than six million people in the U.S. have an allergy to peanuts, according to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE). Nearly 1.6 million of these sufferers are kids and teens. “The recent news of deaths and peanut allergies reminds us that consumers are choosing avoidance over cutting-edge therapies that might have saved their lives,” said Dr. Rani Maskatia, a …

As one of the biggest marvels of science, the solar eclipse carries an air of mystery — which can lead to some mistaken assumptions. Ahead of the April 8 eclipse, Prevent Blindness, a Chicago health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight, is encouraging eye safety by dispelling some common misconceptions surrounding the eclipse. SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: …