Wellness

Wellness

It's got a kind of gruff charm about it.

This summer, I did something unusual for me: I hit pause. After a year that included launching an in-person summit for nearly 200 women, hosting a retreat in Cabo, launching my podcast (with co-host Dr. Nicole Martin), and releasing a book, I was, in a word, tired. The kind of tired that no amount of coffee or color-coded planner could fix.

Expect a slow start to your morning as the week begins under the tender Cancer moon, helping you prioritize comfort and your emotional well-being. A few extra minutes under the duvet or a comforting conversation with a loved one could make all the difference. By mid-morning, sparks fly as loving Venus coordinates with diplomatic Mars. Your charm, grace, and lightheartedness will make sure people don't forget your name. But you know what's really memorable? Making people feel seen, appreciated, and uplifted.

When visiting a legal New York dispensary, many consumers are looking for more than just THC percentage on a label. The true measure of a premium product comes from how cannabinoids and terpenes interact to create the entourage effect -a synergistic experience where multiple compounds work together to enhance flavor, potency, and overall impact. Products that emphasize this full-spectrum approach deliver deeper highs, longer-lasting effects, and more balanced wellness benefits.

I also hadn't realised how much the sensory environment would matter. For me, clutter and noise can tip quickly into overwhelm. But the rooms here are simple and elegant, never visually busy. The soundtrack is waves and birdsong, not thumping bass. Even the spa, set in breezy open-air pavilions, felt like a sanctuary. I had an Ayurvedic massage so grounding I floated for hours afterwards, and a chiropractor session that fixed an issue I'd been struggling with for months.

A disproportionate amount of your success comes from your effort in the last 5%. Let's use fitness examples and then bring it back to work and life. Picture doing a plank. If you're feeling type A, do one after reading this. When you get to the point where you are ready to drop, say to yourself, "Just five more seconds." Count out loud, and you can do it.

Experts claim most healthy adults need seven to nine hours per night - but this is hardly exact, and it also depends on age and individual needs. Thankfully, a free online tool now tells if you're getting enough slumber. The sleep calculator, from non-profit organisation the Sleep Foundation, works out your optimum bedtime based on your details. It asks just two questions to ensure a decent amount of shut-eye each time - and it doesn't want your name or email address.

Start the day with protein Your first meal sets the tone for your energy and focus. Aim for 20-30 grams of protein at breakfast to help maintain lean muscle, support metabolism and keep you fuller for longer. Protein also helps stabilize blood sugar, which can prevent mid-morning crashes. This could be eggs with vegetables, yogurt with fruit and nuts, or a smoothie blended with protein sources. The key is making it a consistent habit and not just something you do on days you feel motivated.

Call it the box boom. In the past year, Kiehl's has rolled out a 96-hour vulva freshener and Dove launched an intimate deodorant advertised to the tune of Khia's 2001 hit My Neck, My Back (Lick It). There are muff-specific moisturizers now, as well as crotch-brightening creams, sprays to make your various nooks smell like bergamot and supplements to make your vagina taste sweeter. (Thanks, Kourtney Kardashian.)

The design is purposeful - clean, modern and unfussy - and every space has been created to deliver a specific training experience. The layout has been designed with precision. The Chamber is dedicated to combat sports, buzzing with energy during sparring sessions, while Room 101 is a serene space for yoga and Pilates. The trainers aren't just instructors ticking off sets; they're seasoned professionals, from combat athletes to strength coaches, who know how to draw the best out of you.

Happy Days Dispensary, located at 105 NY-109 in East Farmingdale, New York, has quickly earned a reputation as one of Long Island's premier adult-use cannabis destinations. As the second recreational dispensary to open in the region, Happy Days provides customers across Nassau and Suffolk counties with convenient access to more than 1,000 lab-tested products, ranging from flower and vapes to concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and beyond.

As a grooming editor, sometimes the simplest upgrades are the most satisfying to write about-like a better bar soap or body wash, or even something as fundamental (yet transformative) as a shampoo upgrade. We've all tried those sudsers packed with a laundry list of questionable ingredients (usually sodium sulfates or the like) that strip hair, leaving it stiff and dry.

Skincare has a way of taking the body's own biology, bottling it, and selling it back to us. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is the latest example. It's a weak acid that your white blood cells naturally produce to fight infection and kill bacteria. Now it's being spritzed across morning and nighttime routines as an all-around skin fix. But HOCl isn't new. Hospitals have been using synthetic versions for decades as a disinfectant. In fact, the lab-made form dates back to 1834 and was used in both World Wars. So while #SkinTok makes it sound like a cutting-edge discovery, dermatologists have known its potential for a long time.

Many factors go into major decisions like moving states, from the cost of living to public education. After considering these, it's also perhaps worth asking: Will this place make me happy? While what constitutes happiness is a highly individual experience, external factors like job security, leisure time, and access to outdoor spaces can contribute to life satisfaction. In a recent study, WalletHub ranked the happiest US states using factors across emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment.

Happy Birthday: Take control and make things happen this year. If you crave change or greater security, it's up to you to put a plan on the table and promote what you want to pursue. Waiting for things to come to you will lead to disappointment, but hustling, networking and marketing your ideas, skills and perspective on how things unfold will connect you with people who can help you bring your dreams to life. Your numbers are 8, 13, 17, 24, 31, 38, 42.

The DECIEM Lab, the innovative force behind globally loved brands such as The Ordinary and NIOD, has introduced a fresh chapter in personal care with LOoPHA. Described as "high-performance and environment enhancing," LOoPHA is not just another addition to the body care aisle. It represents a new approach to skincare that merges functionality with fragrance, inviting consumers to treat their daily routines as both self-care and sensory experiences.

I am alone in a dimly lit room, splayed face down on a table. Megan Thee Stallion's Mamushi is bumping from a speaker, and on a large screen, two white circles roam up and down an outline of my body. Am I at an exclusive German sex club at 2am? Sadly, no. I am in a suburban shopping complex on a Tuesday afternoon, getting a massage from an Aescape robot.

My grandma, Millie, played a huge role in my life. I think a lot of people can relate to being really close to a grandparent and feeling that they understand you more than most. Millie was that person for me. When I was two years old, my mom was hospitalized for a couple of months with a broken ankle, so I stayed with Millie while she recovered. We both lived in Chicago.

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A relentless, time-efficient, action-packed workout that will bring heart-thumping drills & total body challenges. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public. Fitness and Wellness provided by Fitness SF ZUMBA®: Mondays, 6 - 7 p.m. at Main Plaza Yoga: Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. at Amphitheater Bootcamp: Thursdays, 8 - 9 a.m. at Main Plaza

Before I grabbed my spray bottle, I checked in with Karen Larkin Jaser, owner of Belle Home Housecleaning, to find out if it's actually safe to clean the shower naked. "I wouldn't suggest cleaning a bathroom naked with any sprayed product, unless you are cleaning it with a product that you know is safe to get on your skin and possibly breathe in," says Larkin Jaser.

Adam Collard went from around 44% body fat to 8% in three years. The personal trainer and former Love Islander said weight-lifting and learning about nutrition were game-changers. He started lifting progressively heavier weights and started tracking his macros, not just calories. Adam Collard wasn't always the shredded lothario viewers watched break hearts on " Love Island" in 2018. As a teenager, he was overweight and had a pretty hard time at school because of it, he told Business Insider.