Wellness

Wellness

Longevity doctor and media personality Peter Attia has stepped down from his role at a popular wellness brand after newly released documents revealed friendly exchanges with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Attia stepped down as chief science officer of David Protein, a protein snack bar company he helped promote and invest in, the company confirmed on Monday.

If you are exhausted and yearn to rest, like nearly everyone I know, you may be interested in what's arguably the most radical wellness trend of 2026 - an ancient practice called "dark retreat." This powerful experience, touted by celebrities as the latest way to achieve self-realisation and peace, involves no drugs (unlike, say, ayahuasca), no intense physical work, and no strict diet - just staying in absolute darkness in a comfortable room for 24 hours a day, for several days.

In Allianz Life's Q4 2025 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study, 51% of respondents said they had stopped or reduced retirement savings in the previous six months because of economic conditions. Nearly as many (47%) said they had withdrawn money from retirement accounts during that period. Payroll Integrations' 2025 Employee Financial Wellness Report uncovered similar behavior, with 38% of respondents saying they had tapped retirement savings. About one-third plan to do so again within the next year to cover emergency or everyday expenses.

In the interview, Tweedy dropped a line that's been echoing in my head, "Do not postpone happiness." This is so deceptively simple yet psychologically sharp, and it rings true to how I try to live my life. Most of us don't mean to delay joy. We tell ourselves we're being responsible: After this deadline...after the kids are older...After I lose the weight...After I finally feel less anxious...then I'll really live.

From the private spa suite at the Vista Blue Spa on the top floor of the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, you and your loved one can enjoy panoramic views out over Monterey Bay. The suite is equipped with large soaking tubs and a rain shower, and they can set you up with extras like a charcuterie board, Champagne, and fruit. Choose from a variety of different baths including coconut milk, Himalayan salt with lavender, or the custom-blended chamomile, lavender, lemongrass, bergamot, and Epsom salt.

Younger people definitely laugh (even lightheartedly!) at the things older people tend to do, like napping, playing bingo, or eating dinner early. But recently, the BuzzFeed Community wrote in to share the "old person" habits they've adopted that actually make life way better - and it got such a great response that even more people shared habits of their own! So, from young and old alike, here are some "old person" habits that you might consider adopting for yourself:

I've always approached taking melatonin supplements with skepticism. They seem to help every once in a while, but your brain is already making melatonin. Beyond that, I am not a fan of the sickly-sweet tablets, gummies, and other forms of melatonin I've come across. No one wants a bad taste in their mouth when they're supposed to be drifting off to sleep.

It's more than likely that the NAD+ supplement craze has already crossed your path. The Biebers have infused it. Joe Rogan has podcasted about it. Gwyneth Paltrow swears by it and, of course, sells her own Youth-Boost NAD+ Peptide Rich Cream. NAD+ is the latest biohacker's darling. It's in longevity clinics and the wellness aisle, in your dietary supplements and your topical skin care.

Sex toys were pretty basic back then. Most were phallic in shape-even if they weren't necessarily meant to be used internally-made of mystery materials, and required actual batteries. The first sex toy I reviewed was a bullet vibrator that not only needed batteries, but its remote control was connected to the toy by a cord that was probably no more than 10 inches in length. Stockpiling AA and AAA batteries to keep my vibrators working was just as annoying as it sounds.

Entrepreneurs often live life at full speed. Between meetings, emails, client calls, and deadlines, it can be difficult to maintain regular eating habits or manage stress. Skipping meals, relying on caffeine, or snacking on whatever is convenient can become the norm, but these patterns can take a toll on health over time. Learning how to balance nutrition, stress, and appetite is crucial for maintaining energy, focus, and overall well‑being.

Choosing the right hair routine starts with understanding what your hair truly needs. A complete hair treatment set is designed to nourish the scalp, strengthen follicles, and restore vitality from root to tip. At Ayumi, you can explore professional hair loss treatment products, where Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern clinical science to deliver visible results. Ayumi's philosophy is rooted in balance. Their formulas combine powerful botanicals such as Amla, Bhringraj, Neem, and Fenugreek with proven nutrients like Biotin and Vitamin B5.

For much of the past century, doctors had a near-monopoly on medical knowledge. That is changing fast. There is a whole parallel system rising up, powered by consumer health. Anywhere there is a gap - in getting care, answers or reassurance - commercial players are jumping in. Health tech start-ups, apps, diagnostics, online clinics, influencers - they are all competing for authority, and figuring out how to monetise it.

We've long misunderstood hope in the workplace. We've treated it as wishful thinking-a nice-to-have feeling that emerges when things are going well. But research from psychologist C.R. Snyder reveals something far more powerful: Hope is a cognitive process with three essential components: goals (what we want to achieve), pathways (our ability to identify routes to those goals), and agency (our belief that we can pursue those paths). This isn't passive optimism; it's an active strategy for navigating uncertainty and driving meaningful change.

This month begins in Aquarius season, highlighting the power of individuality within the collective. However, a bold and powerful full moon in the opposite sign of Leo lights up the skies on Feb. 1, bringing everyone's authenticity and star power to the surface. It's time to take pride in who you are and let your confidence shine. Eccentric planet Uranus wraps up its retrograde two days later, making shockwaves of inspiration easier to access.

Workplace wellness programs have exploded over the past decade or so, with companies rolling out a suite of subsidized perks, such as gym discounts, mental health apps, and other benefits aimed at attracting and retaining workers. The pandemic upped the ante even more - in the face of a tight labor market and a hyper-stressed workforce, plenty of business leaders looked around and thought, "Well, a Zoom meditation session can't hurt, right?"

The term "naked mom" sounds like internet bait. In reality, it describes something far less dramatic: a mother moving through her own home without turning every day moments like showering or changing into a performance of modesty. Supporters see it as a way to strip shame from bodies and raise kids who aren't scandalized by anatomy. Critics, meanwhile, worry about boundaries, privacy and where comfort should - and shouldn't - begin inside a family.

Stephen Niese, of Flatbush, wore nothing but his swim trunks when he swam his usual 100 yards along the iconic coastline, where the blistering 36-degree water temperatures were paired with a 22-degree wind chill ahead of this weekend's snowstorm. "It's like a rush. You feel superhuman after you come out of the cold," Niese, 62, told The Post after what he called a relaxing dip.

Each decade of life comes with its share of pluses and minuses, but there's something special about being in your 40s. You're wiser and more mature than you were in your youth, more comfortable in your skin and you know what you like. Sure, you may not have quite as much energy as you once did. But you're still having a whole lot of fun - it's just that your definition of fun has changed over time.

Bright lights keep us buzzing late into the night because of our circadian rhythm, which is the body's internal clock. It's instrumental in the normal functioning of body and mind. It's also intrinsically tied to light. Before the widespread availability of electricity, human activity was tightly synced with these natural light cycles, as it was for every other living being on the planet.

"The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character." ~Arnold Schwarzenegger The gym. Just saying the word makes some people break into a sweat-and not the good kind. Bright lights. Mirrors everywhere. What do I wear? That "everyone is staring at me" feeling (spoiler: they're not; they're staring at themselves).

The conversation around workplace productivity has shifted. For years, the focus sat squarely on output: longer hours, faster responses, and relentless availability. But a growing body of evidence suggests that sustainable performance depends less on time spent working and more on how effectively professionals recover between periods of high demand. This shift is playing out visibly across the capital's business districts, where mobile massage in London is becoming increasingly popular as a scheduled necessity rather than an occasional indulgence.

For one, she was surrounded by wellness founders at her local gym who loved testing new products and building community. Second, Liu also realized that many of these founders, especially women and minorities, were struggling to fund their ideas due to limited access to founder networks. To bridge this gap, she launched Crush It Ventures, a wellness-focused early-stage fund. The firm hopes to back companies building across the wellness sector, including in mental health, fitness and sport, beauty, and hospitality.

At the start of the year, the most activity I can manage is to pop on a podcast and haul myself into a bubble bath. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. It's a comfort that has made me an expert in every bath cream, foam and salt on the high street. I am practically incapable of passing a shelf without popping a new one in my trolley.

Office life is demanding, and with all the other responsibilities of life, it's hard to take time to look after your well-being. A sedentary lifestyle can take a toll on your physical and mental health. But the solution could be as simple as adding some easy yoga poses into your daily routine. Yoga includes physical poses along with breathing techniques and meditation. It provides office workers with a mind-body approach to offset the troubles caused by long hours of sitting.

I first heard the word "fascia" before getting dry-needled for the first time at physical therapy. It was described to me as a plastic wrap around your muscles - a layer of connective tissue that, when tangled, creates soreness, knots or even the appearance of cellulite. My PT put a pen in the center of a hand towel, twisted it so the hand towel was all scrunched up and said "This is what your fascia looks like before needling."

Perched high atop a dappled-colored horse at Alisal Ranch, I stroked the equine's coarse hair in an effort to bond before sauntering off to an authentic cowboy breakfast. I was with a group of like-minded women in search of a wellness weekend but we chose to trade our spa robes for cowgirl hats and forgo mani-pedis for dusty trail rides. This was not a typical dude ranch experience. It seamlessly blended nurturing self-care, enriching workshops, nourishing meals, and fostering friendships.

Clare McKenna's new book Would You Be Well? is timely - both in terms of a January release and also, on a macro level, as a guide through the increasingly complex world of 'wellness'. The book is a very detailed look at the many aspects of health - physical, emotional, psychological, as well as the delicate balance between these - and is clever about breaking down the sometimes-intimidating advice out there into small, manageable actions.