Wellness

Wellness

Ask any dermatologist for skincare advice, and you're likely to hear the same tip from all of them: wearing sunscreen daily is a non-negotiable, even if you're not directly in the sun. Especially for long summer days filled with more time outdoors, you'll need to double-check that your SPF routine is keeping up with your social calendar - and that goes beyond your usual morning skincare practice.

The ritual of brewing, heating the water, steeping the tea, allowing it to cool, then slowly sipping, can be considered self-care. The act requires time, meaning almost by its very nature it provides pause, a quiet break in the busy day to reflect, breathe, or simply be. Beyond that, science is increasingly supporting what generational wisdom has long known.

The married couple started the business after struggling with hormonal health issues in their own lives. Katy was dealing with postpartum health challenges and perimenopause, while Josh learned he had extremely low testosterone. They said getting answers often meant doing their own research and connecting the dots themselves.

“Women are always looking for a way to unwind,” says Tess Finkle. “It's a tale as old as time.” As the founder of a high-powered Los Angeles agency with 20 years of PR experience, she knows stress firsthand. But while the quest to relax hasn't ended, the tools have changed. Alcohol isn't as huge as it once was, beta blocker prescriptions are on the rise, and traditional options like the spa are often too time-consuming or expensive.

Rita Ball states, 'It is absolutely raw, to witness this life that is leaving the world.' Her experience as a death doula allows her to support families during these profound moments.

Kylian Mbappé, the first-ever wellness ambassador for Fairmont Hotels, emphasizes that well-being is a holistic approach: moving, recovering, breathing, and recentering, which can be practiced anywhere.

Singita Ebony Lodge remains one of Africa's most influential pioneers of conservation-led luxury. Positioned along the banks of the Sand River, this lodge sits among enormous trees and provides guests with access to 45,000 acres of private reserve.

According to a survey by Mattress Advisory, the average American swaps out their dirty sheets for fresh ones every 24 days, but sheets should be washed way more frequently - at least once a week.

Small quantities of chocolate with a high cocoa content can actually be good for you, challenging the common perception of chocolate as merely a source of empty calories.