Wellness in the News for April, 2026
Biking for seniors
Cycling might be one of the simplest ways for older adults to stay healthier, longer. A 10-year study in Japan found that seniors who rode bicycles had lower risks of needing long-term care and dying—especially those who didn’t drive. Continuing or even starting cycling later in life still delivered noticeable benefits. The results highlight biking as a surprisingly powerful tool for maintaining independence and well-being.
Parents’ stress may be quietly driving childhood obesity
A Yale study found that lowering parent stress can help protect young children from obesity. When parents practiced mindfulness and stress-management skills, their kids showed healthier eating patterns and avoided the weight gain seen in families that only focused on diet and exercise.
In my opinion, obese kids are begging for family counseling.
Testosterone therapy for fat men
Here is a sales effort for hormone therapy for men.
Fat men have effeminate traits. Fat cells secrete the female hormone estrogen. Enlarged fat cells secrete a large amount of it, which suppresses the masculine hormone testosterone. Medical companies looking at the test results conclude that they can sell testosterone to these men. I recommend instead backing off the food while improving mental health.
Why your hunger disappears when you’re sick
Scientists at the University of California - San Francisco have discovered HOW your body tells your brain to stop eating when you’re sick. Which is useless information for eaters of food.
The WHY is much more interesting and relevant. Sickness and injury require a focus of energy and resources to fix the problem. Eating food is a diversion of limited energy and resources. Thus, hunger (an empty feeling in the stomach area) disappears when sick. The unwell body wants rest, not food.
The benefits of strength training
New strength training guidelines emphasize that doing ANY resistance training is what truly matters. Based on decades of research, researchers say even simple routines can increase muscle, strength, and physical function. The key is not perfection but consistency. In fact, the best workout plan is the one you can maintain long term.
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