Xorte logo

News Markets Groups

USA | Europe | Asia | World| Stocks | Commodities



Add a new RSS channel

 
 


Keywords

2025-06-12 23:38:00| Fast Company

In a time where almost anything you could want is just a tap awayAI-powered answers in seconds, groceries delivered within the hour, endless content streamed instantly, and real-time validation through likes and sharesit’s no surprise that we’ve come to expect that same level of immediacy from our health. GLP-1 drugs promise rapid weight loss. Telemedicine provides patient care from the comfort of your own couch. At-home diagnostic tests deliver near-instant health insights. Social media and on-demand culture have rewired our brains to crave this kind of instant gratification, trapping many of us in a dopamine loopthat endless cycle of seeking out short-term rewards at the expense of long-term well-being. The consequences of this mindset are much deeper than we realize. In fact, the ripple effect is reshaping how we view our bodies, our health, and what it means to feel good. And it’s taking a toll on our physical and mental health. The health and wellness industry, which should be offering a counterpoint to this culture, has too often played into it, promising overnight results, quick fixes, and immediate transformations. The truth is, our bodies dont operate on the same timeline as our screens. The disconnect between instant gratification and whole-body health Biological transformation is a slow and intuitive process, one that unfolds over months and years, not overnight. Yet we’ve been conditioned to feel like we’re failing if we don’t see instant results. This gap has real consequences: People abandon solutions that could meaningfully improve their health simply because they haven’t delivered fast enough. In the chasing of short-term wins, we’re ignoring the foundational systems that fuel long-term well-being: our stress response, hormone health, gut microbiome, and the delicate balance of nutrients that power our bodies. The rise of quick-fix wellness has only reinforced this cycle. The common thread? They all offer a dopamine hita fleeting sense of progresswithout addressing the root causes of why we don’t feel good in the first place. The problem is, quick wins rarely translate to lasting health. When we expect instant results from our bodies, we’re setting ourselves up for disappointment, and that disappointment breeds distrust. We start to believe that our bodies are failing us, when in reality, it’s our expectations that need recalibrating. Whats more concerning is that this mindset is compounding the very issues we’re trying to solve. Stress, fatigue, thinning hair, breakouts, brain fogthese are all signals that our bodies are out of balance, not problems to be hacked. But in the dopamine loop, we treat the symptoms, not the root causes. So the cycle continues. A new mindset: Longevity over quick fixes The most profound health transformations happen when we work with our bodies, not against them. This requires a radical mindset shiftone that prioritizes optimization over instant gratification and rewires the way we measure progress. What if the question wasnt How quickly will this work? but instead How will this support the future version of me? This is the mindset of whole-body longevitythe belief that how we feel today is deeply connected to how we’ll feel five, 10, or 20 years from now. It’s about setting your body up to not just feel good right now, but to stay strong and thrive for the long haul. As an industry, we have a responsibility to lead this shift. That means telling the truth about what it really takes to transform your healththat lasting change happens over months, not days. It means designing products that address the root causes of how people feel, not just surface-level symptoms. And it means empowering people to celebrate progress, not perfection, and to understand that feeling better is a journey, not a destination. The future of health is whole-body True wellbeing doesnt come from quick fixes; it comes from lasting habits. While treatments and medications can offer short-term relief, sustainable transformation requires a deeper, long-term commitment to how we live every day. Whole foods, regular movement, quality sleep, stress management, and mindful choices like reducing alcoholthese arent trends; theyre the foundation for clarity, resilience, and longevity. When these habits are supported by science-backed clinical tools, they create the conditions for real, lasting change. Health becomes something we cultivate, not hack. Imagine if we shifted the focus from fast results to long-term vitality. If success was defined not by how quickly we feel better, but by how well were preparing our bodies and minds to thrive for decades to come. This is the future of health: slow, intentional, science-driven, and whole-body, because no part of us functions in isolation. As leaders, aligning with this vision means building not just better businesses, but a healthier world. Giorgos Tsetis is cofounder and chairman of Nutrafol.


Category: E-Commerce

 

Latest from this category

18.07That bargain e-bike you bought online? It might burn your house down
18.07How IBM and Modernas partnership could lead to an explosion in drug development
18.07Amex Q2 results prove its still the heavyweight of high-end cards
18.07Trader Joes new store openings: Full updated list of new locations coming soon across 17 states
18.07What if transportation were treated like a phone plan?
18.07A new change to TSA airport security lines could cut wait times by a lotfor these types of travelers
18.07How to reclaim your time as a working parent
18.07OpenAI advisory board says it should remain a nonprofit
E-Commerce »

All news

18.07What Makes This Trade Great: WGRX
18.07US: Attorney General Pam Bondi says at least 3 dead after incident at LA sheriff facility
18.07That bargain e-bike you bought online? It might burn your house down
18.07How IBM and Modernas partnership could lead to an explosion in drug development
18.07IndusInd Bank to consider raising funds via long-term bonds
18.07Amex Q2 results prove its still the heavyweight of high-end cards
18.07Trader Joes new store openings: Full updated list of new locations coming soon across 17 states
18.07JioStar posts Rs 581 crore net profit in Q1 driven by IPL
More »
Privacy policy . Copyright . Contact form .