A space for evidence-informed wellness resources and ongoing learning!
Welcome!
It’s been a challenging few months dealing with the impact of an illness and then the passing of a family member, so my focus and attention have been elsewhere and though it’s late as I write this, I just decided to log on and at least update my home page. I’ve been thinking of ways to update this site and very much hope to manage my time in the near future to make that happen.
I can tell you there is one resource on the Mindfulness page that I have been using which I found personally helpful when I have needed to take a time-out and just pause for a few minutes and that is a “12 Minute Meditation.” It really made a difference and getting me centered so that I could continue on with what needed to get done on that particular day. Each Thursday they release a new meditation and you can also scroll to find a topic that may resonate with whatever situation you are going through. I can recommend it’s worthwhile to check out, especially if you’re in a stressful period in your life and it seems to be a science backed timeframe which may help you make that mindful shift you need on that day.
As always, I encourage you to stay open to trying something new, and to keep exploring and learning ways to support your mental and physical well-being!
Cheryl Leving
Founder, Research for Wellness
Flourish is Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s
new free online community!
“Flourish is a virtual community for people affected by breast cancer — a place that offers a safe and private space for real conversations, real support, and real connection through any stage of the breast cancer experience.”
Available online or via App
health resources with cancer survivors looking for support to create a healthy lifestyle plan moving forward after treatment.
If you have not been impacted by a cancer diagnosis, I hope this library of health-promoting resources
– including links to research studies, articles, apps, and other digital media content –
will inspire you on your own path to reduce cancer risk and create wellness!
Upcoming Online Events
Free Webinar - Forgive for Good
Presented by Anticancer Lifestyle Program
October 21, 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
“For anyone living with a cancer diagnosis, moving through treatment, or finding their footing afterward, the weight of anger and old hurts can quietly take a toll on wellbeing. In this conversation-style session, Dr. Fred Luskin will share the science behind forgiveness and walk through practical steps you can begin using right away to release grievances, ease stress, and reconnect with a sense of peace.”
Free Webinar: Sexual Health in Cancer Care
Presented by: CancerChoices.org
Tuesday, October 6th
11 AM PT/2 PM ET
“This session addresses a topic that’s often overlooked in cancer care but affects most patients: changes in sexual health and intimacy. We’ll cover why so many patients never get asked about these changes, and how to talk about them—with your care team and with your partner.”
Wellness Research in the News
Oct 6, 2026 - Can pistachios support sleep? Here’s what a new scientific review found - Nutrition Research Reviews
”Pistachios bring together tryptophan, vitamin B6, magnesium, fiber, polyphenols and phytomelatonin in one whole food. A new review maps how these components may relate to sleep health.”
Sept. 16, 2026 - Study finds mindfulness and tai chi practices eased sleep problems, fatigue, and pain after cancer treatment - University of Calgary, University of Toronto and Mass General Brigham in Boston, Massachusetts.
"We found that both mindfulness-based cancer recovery and tai chi/qigong helped participants manage some of the most common and burdensome challenges faced after cancer treatment, including fatigue, pain and, in the case of tai chi/qigong, sleep difficulties. The strong relationships among improvements in these symptoms suggest that mind-body interventions may help support health and well-being in an integrated way."
July 15, 2026 - Loneliness strongly linked to poorer mental health and wellbeing, study finds - Univ. of Bristol, UK
”Loneliness was also found to be linked with worse general health, including experiencing multiple health conditions. Social isolation is associated with lower wellbeing, too.”
July 14, 2026 - Dementia Risk May Also Be Reduced Through Diet - Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Natural plant compounds known as polyphenols, “… may support nerve cell function through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties while helping counteract harmful processes associated with brain aging.” Some of the compounds in the reviewed studies included EGCG, an antioxidant found in green tea, the flavanols found in cocoa, and curcumin, which is the compound that gives turmeric its characteristic yellow color.
July 14, 2026 - Muscles matter for diabetes risk, new study finds - Curtin University, Australia
”The team found people with both excess body fat and poor muscle health – a condition known as sarcopenic obesity – were more than three-and-a-half times as likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people with healthy body composition.”
Resources for Professionals & Students
Plantrician University
Plant-Based Nutrition Education Portal
For health profession students and clinicians in training.
“Plantrician University is free to confirmed health profession students around the world. It equips and empowers future physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, public health officials, and other healthcare professionals in training, with the knowledge and tools they need to become advocates and educators for the evidence-based role of plant-based nutrition to prevent and dramatically reduce rates of chronic disease, grow health equity, and improve human and global health.”
Teaching Happiness
with Dr. Laurie Santos
For High School Teachers
A free curriculum hub
Free. Adaptable. Evidence-based.
"Teaching Happiness is designed to help teachers provide their students with evidence-based strategies for increasing their well-being in high school and beyond. Plus, all the resources are free!"
LearnSkin.com
Integrative Medicine Resources
For Dermatology Professionals
How it Works - “LearnSkin provides continuing education activities with an integrative and innovative approach that you won’t find anywhere else. Our content is geared towards healthcare professionals in both Western and Eastern medicine across multiple specialties and subspecialties. Our curriculum encompasses a broad range of educational levels from basic to advanced.”