My experience at The Body Lab started off strong with a relaxing soak in the sensory deprivation tub. This therapy aims to vanish all sensations of gravity, temperature, touch, sight and sound – which together account for 90 percent of neuromuscular activity. This way, it’s claimed, the body can conserve and redirect vast amounts of … Read more
In August 2022, I quit my dream job. Looking to heal my burnout and find happiness beyond work, I spent a year and a half — and $34,000 — exploring South America and Asia. For the first several months, I dashed through my bucket list destinations, hiking to snow-capped peaks and glacial lakes in Patagonia … Read more
Cases of dementia are on the rise globally. Here’s how you can protect your brain today. Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images A global mental health crisis is on the horizon — dementia. It is a condition that can be caused by a number of diseases that gradually destroy nerve cells and damage the … Read more
The healing benefits of the treatment were first noted in the late 1980s, the hypothesis furthered, somewhat accidentally, by NASA. (NASA scientists who worked under the red and blue LEDs used to mimic photosynthesis for potato growth noted that wound healing, namely that of cuts and scrapes on their hands, seemed to be occurring more … Read more
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And while the jury’s still out on whether that’s 100% true—some evidence suggests that as long as you get the nutrients you need throughout the day, having breakfast specifically might not matter—it is true that what we eat for breakfast certainly does … Read more
Social Gemini season starts on Monday, May 20, shifting your focus towards feeling good and having fun. The next few weeks are ideal for simply having a good time and enjoying being alive, which includes experimenting with your look. Think flirty new hair colors or a fresh twist on the French manicures. Gemini season also … Read more
The excitement at many farmers markets has reached fever pitch. No, it’s not ramp season quite yet, but rather another niche allium’s star time of year. Wild garlic, a cousin of chives that grows from March to May, is in full bloom, officially announcing the height of spring. Thanks to its mild, garlicky flavor and … Read more
Read your sign’s 2024 horoscope to see what’s in store for you this year, or check out the Pisces personality profile. Welcome to May, Pisces. This month brings a full moon dying to manifest your desires and so much fun with friends. Just remember to factor in some downtime: As a poetic water sign, while you … Read more
Pallas, known as the asteroid of wisdom, is currently retrograde and enters your sign, Scorpio, on Thursday, May 16. This transit invites you to explore societal taboos, a realm where you naturally excel, whether it’s by embracing your kinks or getting more tattoos. This period also challenges you to confront personal taboos, such as acknowledging … Read more
Read your sign’s 2024 horoscope to see what’s in store for you this year, or check out the Capricorn personality profile. Happy May, Capricorn. This month brings strategic gifts from your ruling planet, Saturn, helping you get ahead professionally (you love to hear it). But the stars also ask you to slow down, spend time with … Read more
