Wellness

Wellness

Wellness shots tend to woo you with their aesthetic labels, fancy ingredient lists full of "superfoods" and powders, and promised benefits: a quick detox, a midday energy boost, an immunity kick, or even just a little mood lift. Each bottle has a goal, and with so many options out there, it can feel overwhelming to pick the right one for your day.

Like cold plunging, sauna use isn't suitable for everyone, however. If you have any heart, kidney, blood pressure, or respiratory concerns or are pregnant, you should avoid the sauna, for example. If you are unsure, you should always consult your doctor before use. And regardless of your level of sauna experience, if you feel lightheaded, nauseous, or uncomfortable in any way, you must leave the sauna immediately to avoid overheating or dehydration.

Branislav Nikolic wakes up every morning at 7 a.m., energized and ready to greet the day, no alarm clock required. At night, instead of doom-scrolling until 2 a.m., he's peacefully asleep by 11:30 p.m. It's been his routine for the past decade, thanks to his fascination with circadian rhythm, the body's internal clocks that regulate energy and appetite.

It has come to my attention that the cool kids are showering with the lights off. According to a report from PopSugar, TikTok's wellness influencers are now swearing by "dark showers" - some call them "sensory showers" - in which they turn off all the lights, spark a candle and either play music, listen to nature sounds or just straight vibe.

It was the kind of cold, damp morning that makes it hard to get out of bed, much less get a child out the door. The sun had not even risen when five-year-old Thomas Cooper and his mother, Annie Cooper, arrived for an appointment on 31 January at the Oxford Center in Troy, a northern suburb of Detroit, Michigan. Thomas was an exuberant child with a button nose and pinchable cheeks a little kid who loved running fast, playing Minecraft and watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, according to a GoFundMe set up by his family. He had just received money in a special red envelope for lunar new year, and he planned to spend it later that day with his little brother. But first, he was going to receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and sleep apnea. That morning, Thomas got into a tubular metal and clear plastic chamber, which was sealed, pressurized and filled with 100% oxygen.

The Ordinary's 13.50 GF 15% Solution shamed brands that charge 200-plus for the same technology This product sums up everything that excites me about the genre: elegant sunscreens; gentle, soothing formulas; stacks of ungreasy hydration; featherlight textures; and crucially, competitive pricing. Suitable for everyone, this is a wonderful everyday moisturiser that for only 15.50 delivers more than we're used to.

This is the aftershave that seamlessly fits into my routine without clashing with the rest of my lotions and potions, Korres' Aftershave Barber's Comfort Balm. The Greek skincare brand is known for its thoughtful design on the packaging (that chrome metal tube is just chef's kiss) and clean, naturally derived formulas. Each product is scientifically crafted for results, free from parabens, mineral oils, silicones, and synthetic fragrances.

"There's a potential for psychedelics to play a more important role in all of our lives, and wouldn't it be amazing if it was also a longevity therapy," Johnson proclaimed on the stream. Prior to consuming the shrooms Sunday-which has been legal at licensed facilities in Oregon since 2023-Johnson measured his brain activity with a $50,000 helmet produced by Kernel, a neuroimaging company founded by the 48-year-old. He also took saliva samples and temperature readings.

I was coming up out of the subway the other day when a man spoke to me from behind. He complimented me on my outfit and then looked at me. He remarked that he had thought I was someone else a prominent woman in our city. It was a compliment in that regard, but a little jarring, too. This woman is much larger than I am at least I think so.

I may be a champion sleeper at home (a nap hates to see me coming), but put me on a plane, and I'm suddenly booted to last place. Between the persistent fear of lost luggage, the buzzing excitement for what awaits at my destination, and just the inability to get comfortable in those claustrophobic airplane seats, there are a lot of factors that play against me when it comes to sleeping peacefully mid-flight.

Canadian actress and entrepreneur Shay Mitchell made waves recently when she launched Rini, a skincare brand for children as young as four years old. The company introduced a range of sheet masks - some with animal faces, and others designed to hydrate or soothe skin after sun exposure. Mitchell got the idea when her own young daughters wanted to copy her skincare routine, but there were no suitable products available.

I found myself in this 12-month period without a husband, without my career, and without a home,

When it comes to travel, my dad-a doctor of 25 years-has always preached one rule, which is to be prepared for the unexpected. Whether it's a change in weather, a delayed flight, or the occasional upset stomach, he insists that having the right items on hand can make all the difference. Over the years, I've learned to follow his advice. That's why I always pack a small "just in case" bag in my carry-on suitcase.

Mercury retrograde is over, baby. Congratulations! As of 12:38 p.m. ET today, you've officially survived another Mercury retrograde. The planet of logistics stations direct this afternoon, clearing the air of the communication clashes and timing trip-ups that have made the past few weeks more chaotic. You're now free to proceed with new endeavors, work projects, and holiday shopping with a little less stress.

Wellness brand Therabody's Theragun Black Friday deals are live until December 6. The company is mostly known for its percussive massage guns-which are on sale, too-but don't overlook the rest of Therabody's inventory. From skincare facial devices and compression boots to sleep aids and hot and cold wearables, there is a gadget for every concern. Most of these products are HSA/FSA eligible, too. We've rounded up the best Therabody and Theragun Black Friday deals worth your attention (and money).

Body-positivity movement has been left behind as weight-loss drugs are hailed as the answer to a long-standing problem It would be incorrect to say that skinny is back. Skinny simply never went away. The last few decades have given us different versions of it - everything from heroin chic to the curvier Kim Kardash­ian BBL look.

Dr. Christine Hall grew up in the UK but spent most of her summers in South Korea, which gave her an appreciation of both Western and Korean skincare cultures. The qualified physician and pharmacist-turned "glass skin" specialist told Business Insider that she combines West and Korean skincare products and techniques to keep her skin looking radiant and aging healthily. "Ideally, I would want that kind of flawless, dewy, glowy skin," she said, but is also realistic, adding: "If you had poreless skin, your skin wouldn't be healthy. Your pores are normal anatomy, they're there for a reason."

"People who are grateful live longer, are happier, and also tend to hit workplace markers like [making] more money, and [getting] promoted more frequently," Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Ph.D., science director at U.C. Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, tells Fast Company. "But the key is not a fake-it-till-you-make-it approach-no, it's real gratitude, real contentment, based on an accurate assessment of things, not through rose-colored glasses."

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Since I was little, I would repeatedly snooze my alarm clock each morning until I had to get up. The evidence on whether this makes you feel more tired is mixed, but I would get stuck in a state of sleep inertia, prolonging the period of confusion and sleepiness when you first wake up. It left me feeling anxious, and I would struggle to focus all day.

I grew up believing courage was about heroes jumping off mountains and running into burning buildings, 300 Spartan warriors standing against the invading Persian army-the kind of thing that is celebrated in epic poems and Hollywood blockbusters. But life has taught me something different. Courage does not just have to look spectacular. In fact, much more often, courage lives in the everyday.

This week, it launched a Time and Well-Being space within users' account settings, replacing the existing screen- time management page. New features in the space include an affirmation journal with more than 120 positive prompts that let users set an intention for the day ahead. (Naturally, they are shareable on social media.) There's also a sound generator that can play calming sounds like rain or ocean waves. TikTok cites survey data that those who use the platform are 14% more likely than nonusers to listen to music to help them sleep or relax.

It's Saturday afternoon and you finally have a moment to breathe. You've ticked things off your to-do list, the house is mostly in order, and you should feel good - maybe even happy. But instead, there's a faint tug of "not enough": Not productive enough. Not healthy enough. Not successful enough. Not happy enough. This is the happiness paradox: The more we chase happiness, the more it slips away.

On a Tuesday night in Atwater Village, Teresa "Toogie" Barcelo is creating a portal. With her arms stretched out, she beckons the participants of her movement workshop, Wiggle Room, to join her on the other side, where they will meet a renewed version of themselves. "Walk into the next iteration of yourself," she commands. The participants, who have spent the last hour squirming, shaking and humming, cross the invisible threshold. Their limbs swing loosely, their smiling faces sticky with sweat.

I feel like these days with cannabis, we see all sorts of stuff. But wellness, it's tapped into, but it's not as tapped into as what you would expect, like joints or vapes, said Sawyer. 20 years ago, it was nothing.

The "home office" is often the most unloved corner of our home. It's the place where good posture goes to perish, where you're surrounded by a chaotic family of charging cables, and where the only "perk" is that your commute is 15 seconds long. But your workspace doesn't have to be a sad, ergonomic wasteland. It's time to transform that corner from a corporate punishment cell into a cozy command center.