Health and fitness
Tips, news, and practices for healthy living, physical activity, and mental well-being.
Small steps versus big promises: how to build habits without violence
Why "70% of the plan, but regularly" works better than a perfect start and a quick burnout. A scientific look at small steps, habits, and realistic changes.
Self-care Week a minimum program that doesn't turn your life upside down
An easy "self-care Week": 3 days of walking, 2 days of light strength training, 1 day of stretching, and one small conscious healthy habit every day.
New government programs: Free flu vaccines for children and home patronage care
The government has adopted national programs for vaccinating children against the flu and providing patronage care for pregnant women and infants. Learn about the scope and new developments in healthcare.
Vitamin D at the seaside: is a deficiency possible along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast?
Vitamin D deficiency remains a real risk even for people on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Doctors recommend monitoring levels, reasonable sun exposure, and targeted supplementation during the spring and summer of 2026.
Caretaker Health Minister Calls for Smoking Ban and Restrictions on the Tobacco Industry
Minister Okoliyski called for stricter tobacco control, implementation of the WHO Framework Convention, and limiting the influence of the tobacco industry. He highlighted the increasing tobacco use in Bulgaria and the need for effective measures.
Why regular sleep is more important than a perfect diet or an expensive gym
Diets and workouts only work if the body has time to recover. It is regular, quality sleep that controls appetite hormones, metabolism, immunity and the brain - and makes all other "healthy efforts" meaningful.
Emotional overeating: how stress, fatigue, and boredom decide what we put on our plate
When we eat not because of hunger, but to drown stress, fatigue, or boredom, we're talking about emotional overeating. This is not a "weak character," but a reaction of the brain and hormones to stress - and without a conscious approach, it easily turns into a vicious cycle of guilt and new overeating.
Cardiovascular diseases remain the No. 1 problem in Bulgaria: How to protect ourselves?
Prof. Iva Gruev and Boryana Pervan from Longevity Forum 2.0 discuss the risks of cardiovascular diseases and ways to prevent them. The importance of physical activity, a healthy lifestyle, and early diagnosis.
Early Diagnosis of von Willebrand Disease – Key for Women
At a discussion dedicated to World Hemophilia Day, doctors and patients called for early and accurate diagnosis of von Willebrand disease, highlighting the importance of combating this most common bleeding disorder. Attention was drawn to the challenges of diagnosis in Bulgaria.
Bloomberg journalist runs the Paris Marathon with ChatGPT as a personal coach
Bloomberg reporter Derek Wallbank prepared for the Paris Marathon with a six-month program entirely crafted in dialogue with ChatGPT, lost 9 kg and practically tested how far AI can go as a personal fitness coach
Restoring Eating Habits After Lent: How to Return to the Table Without Shocking the Body
After weeks of fasting, the body is more sensitive to fatty, heavy, and sweet foods. It is important not to "catch up" in one evening, but to gradually reintroduce meat, milk, and desserts, to protect the stomach and gallbladder, and to use the experience of fasting as a start for a healthier diet throughout the year.
Higher midlife vitamin D levels linked to lower Alzheimer's markers
A 16-year study shows that higher vitamin D in midlife is associated with less tau protein buildup in the brain years later. The data reinforce the idea that vitamin D deficiency may be a modifiable risk factor for dementia, but do not prove a causal link.
Fitness for health vs. fitness for appearance: how motivation changes with age
In youth, sport is often for figure and attractiveness, and after 40–50 years, the focus shifts to health, longevity and quality of life. Data show that appearance dominates the motives of young people, while health and social contacts become leading with advancing age.
Sleeve Gastrectomy: The Operation That Can Transform Life in the Fight Against Obesity
Sleeve gastrectomy is increasingly highlighted by specialists as a real chance for people who have spent years battling excess weight without lasting success. This modern bariatric operation is not a “quick fix”, but a serious medical step that combines surgical intervention with a long‑term change in eating habits and lifestyle, aiming to reduce health risks and improve everyday quality of life.
Sofia Lauren: How Willpower Battles Time
At 92, Sofia Lauren maintains physical and mental health through calisthenics. She sees training as a philosophy of life.