Wellbeing | The Runway

Wellbeing is important to all of us and is vital to the health and performance of any person. The term 'not just a job' could not be more accurate than when describing life in the military. Military life brings with it layers of challenges. Whilst highly rewarding, the military member will juggle extraordinary and often competing priorities. An individual will balance requirements for physical fitness, training and education schedules, long stints away from home, frequent relocations, and dedication to a service beyond reproach, just to name a few. This doesn't include the 'other' serving members - their family, without whom service would be less effective. The Runway focus is on reputable professional and academic sources that provide practical and authoritative guidance that can help motivate and inform your decision to reflect often, plan the changes necessary, and ultimately improve your physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Cigarette Smoking in the U.S. Drops to Lowest Level Since 1965

According to the latest US Government figures, fewer than 12 percent of Americans regularly smoked a cigarette last year — a significant shift from smoking's peak in the 1960s.

Vapes to be banned for recreational use, 'pharmaceutical' packaging to be required under crackdown

New regulations require that vapes be only sold in pharmacies, with certain flavours, colours, and other ingredients banned. Furthermore, the concentration and volume of nicotine will be decreased.

Scans that are 64 million times clearer give a new look at the brain

New imaging processes will enable scientists to understand better how brains change with age, diet, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Is a post-car future actually possible? Experts say yes — here's how we could get there

The automobile has become a primary mode of transportation for commuters worldwide in the last century, but due to increasing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, there is a demand for change.

Is it possible to digital detox anymore?

Putting their digital devices away and taking a step back is achievable for a few people. But for most of us, having a job and social networks makes it almost impossible.

4 red flags that someone can’t be trusted, according to science

This article suggests ways to identify people who self-promote and show off when, in fact, they lack the talent to do what they claim they can do.

How To Use Continuous Listening To Strengthen Your DEI Strategy

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are important for organisational success and personnel well-being. Therefore, listening surveys should be conducted continuously, and new personnel should have early meaningful interactions with their team and manager.

4 red flags that someone can’t be trusted, according to science-How to tell if someone who is showing off is actually revealing their insecurity.

Distinguishing between confidence and competence is essential. It is sometimes essential to spot those who make boastful claims about what they can achieve but do not have the competence to back up their claims with real action.

What people with ‘super immunity’ can teach us about COVID and other viruses

Despite repeated exposure to COVID, some people have never tested positive. So are there genetic reasons, or is it luck? Researchers are trying to determine if there is a protective genetic factor and whether it can be replicated to protect nearly everybody.

The wellbeing 'pandemic' – how the global drive for wellness might be making us sick

This article explores how the pursuit of wellness has become a global trend, yet paradoxically may lead to negative consequences such as anxiety and stress. The article questions the efficacy and sustainability of the wellness industry and argues for a more holistic approach to wellbeing.