Both Busler and Garcia know what it’s like for emetophobia to disrupt their routines—for example, both have avoided restaurants and potlucks, favoring food they prepare themselves, and they prefer not to eat foods they associate with sickness, like seafood. Busler, who works in a school, says her fear has interfered with her work, too. If … Read more
I do tend to look at my phone—I will do last-minute things right before bed, but I would like to not do that. It’s something I’m working on. Are you very particular with your bedding? Yes. I like to keep my room cold, set at 68. I love to sleep cold because I like to … Read more
Globally, the highest rate of physical inactivity was obeserved in the high-income Asia-Pacific region (48%), according to a June report by the World Health Organization. Andreswd | E+ | Getty Images It’s no secret that leading a healthy life requires getting consistent and sufficient exercise, but globally, many adults are lacking in this department. Nearly … Read more
Summer, as wonderful as it is, has some downsides—especially when it comes to its effect on hair and skin. Although I use a strong SPF and plenty of extra-hydrating treatments, I’ve noticed I’m usually looking slightly weathered by August. Do we need to take extra care of our skin and hair in the summer? Nutritionist … Read more
Recently, in the name of research, I found myself on a waterbed for the first time since elementary school. I put on a set of headphones, and the bed began to pulse in sync with the hypnotic, repetitive sounds blasting into my ears. My entire body was vibrating like the floor of a nightclub. As … Read more
Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of this vivid green tea evokes so much nostalgia for me. When I was in high school, I started taking formal tea ceremony lessons. It was … Read more
Brushing your teeth, whether with a manual or the best electric toothbrush, is a key part of your daily regimen that ideally shouldn’t be skipped. There are several notable electric options on the market, some with more bells and whistles than others. To ensure they are suitable for everyday use and deserving of their “best” … Read more
Maria Sharapova doesn’t miss. The five-time Grand Slam winner turned to investing after retiring from tennis—and one of her first bets was the sun protection phenomenon Supergoop. Now, she’s announcing a new investment in Cofertility. “Women’s sport is having an incredible moment,” Sharapova tells me over Zoom, just days after the Paris Olympics have come … Read more
After four decades of life, I’ve started to notice a certain fragility in my hair. I know I’m not the only one. As women, we are at the whim of our hormones. They are responsible for many of the changes that our bodies experience during all stages of life, including perimenopause and menopause—and all these … Read more
One step inside a spa’s dimly lit room, and I’m already anticipating a serene, therapeutic experience: an hour-long full-body massage that leaves me relaxed and revitalized. But a recent appointment at ila Only Spa at the luxurious Lotte New York Palace hotel didn’t resemble past spa experiences. Although a human escorted me into the room, … Read more
