Filmmaker Julio Vincent Gambuto had spent more than a decade hustling for projects, networking, and flying back and forth from New York City to California to maintain his fabulous lifestyle. That all screeched to a halt in 2020, with the coronavirus pandemic. But Gambuto didn’t miss the relentless whir of his previous life. He realized … Read more
If you dream it, you can do it — or maybe just go broke. Manifesting — the suddenly trendy practice of thinking aspirational thoughts or ideas “cosmically attract” success — might not be as harmlessly woo-woo as it’s hyped up to be. Those who believe in the practice of manifesting are at higher risk of … Read more
Customers are increasingly fee-d up, and it’s just getting worse. You better check your restaurant bill more closely — otherwise, you might be unknowingly paying for a “wellness fee” or “kitchen appreciation fee” along with a tip. Restaurants across the U.S. are implementing bizarre add-ons, which can shockingly tack an extra 20% onto a check. … Read more
Older folks should be getting freaky frequently for their health, new research shows. A Midwest-based study on the sex habits of seniors revealed that making more whoopie in one’s waning years can have a positive impact on the brain. “For [adults] aged 75–90, more frequent sex was related to better cognitive functioning,” read the report … Read more
When influencer Abby Silverman first tried Daily Harvest’s French Lentil + Leek Crumbles, a meat substitute marketed as a “groundbreaking,” last June, she ended up in the Emergency Room. “I started having extreme stomach and gastro-pain. They couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me,” Silverman shared in a widely viewed TikTok panning Crumbles and … Read more
Three-quarters of Americans believe the idea of a “summer body” encourages people to diet in an unhealthy way, according to new research. Despite 72 percent of respondents agreeing with that sentiment, the survey of 2,000 Americans revealed many are still aiming to lose weight. And 77% of respondents are willing to go to “extreme lengths” … Read more
Bangkok is not — no matter what they said in “Chess” — a one-night kind of town. And those looking to make the city their oyster check into the Peninsula, an extravagant, resort-sized property in the middle of the action in the Thon Buri District, on the banks of the Chao Phraya river. Known for … Read more
At just over 2,000 square feet, centered around a literal bar serving Champagne and moss-vodka infusions alongside more wholesome, vitamin-powered Viking smoothies, the cozy-chic spa at the Reykjavik Edition hotel in Iceland epitomizes the growing “social wellness” trend. Why not hop into the spa’s nightclub-vibes hammam with a group of besties rather than all by … Read more
In February of this year, Aaron Rodgers signed up for a darkness therapy session: For four days, the four-time NFL MVP contemplated his football future in isolated darkness in a 200-square-foot room at Sky Cave Retreats in Southern Oregon. “The darkness invites us into a core-splitting honesty where we are moved beyond our constant posturing,” Sky … Read more
As experts and introverts continue to tout the benefits of self-care, “bed rotting” has become one of the most popular forms of recouping. With nearly 305 million views on TikTok, “rotting” away in bed seems to be one of Generation Z’s preferred methods for self-care. While it may sound extreme — and gross — “bed … Read more
Mexico isn’t just ocean resorts and pool parties — it’s a jungle out there. Roughly 34.5% of the country is covered in forests. The area surrounding the Yucatan, down the Atlantic Coast, is famously dense, lush and animal-rich, helping to make Mexico one of the five most biodiverse countries on Earth. But getting lost in … Read more
“One size fits all” does not apply in this case. A whopping 92% of men are buying the wrong size condoms because they’re too embarrassed to buy (smaller) ones that actually fit. That’s the thrust of a UK study conducted by prophylactic purveyor Durex, which found that nine out of 10 men opt for “regular” … Read more
Got that buzzy buccal fat or love handles that refuse to budge? Maybe skip the surgeon and start knuckling your puffy cheeks and dry brushing your bloated belly instead. Finger scissors. Chin sweeps. Full circles. In typical TikTok overkill fashion, clips featuring a blizzard of body-part kneading and stroking techniques have exploded over the last … Read more
When she decided to dive into the staggeringly competitive world of skin care, Garance Doré knew exactly what she wanted: products that drew on the Old World pharmacy heritage of her native France but were thoroughly modernized, incorporating 21st-century ingredients and technologies alongside sustainability. “We wanted efficacy, excellence and to be beyond trends,” says Doré, … Read more
From CBD oil and hypnosis to vacuum technology and thermographic muscle mapping, this year’s destination spas offer an enormous range of treatments. Here’s a look at some of the best spa offerings in the US — from Tribeca to the California desert. Aspen, Colorado Yoga enthusiasts at the Hotel Jerome in the Rockies. Jeremy Swanson … Read more
New number, who dis? Sagittarius pigskin king Aaron Rodgers is making moves and changing jerseys. It was announced this week, just ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, that after nearly two decades as a Green Bay packer, Rodgers will join the roster of the New York Jets as quarterback and hope incarnate. New team, same … Read more
People who are spiritually fulfilled are nearly twice as likely to believe in the “law of attraction” and that they have control over their own happiness. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 Americans, 74% of whom subscribe to the popular new age theory that positive thinking will yield positive experiences. People who identified … Read more
They’re setting the tone. UK sexual wellness brand Roam has introduced a new collection of condoms in four shades: original latex, light brown, medium brown and dark brown. The company claims its new line is the world’s first skin-toned condoms. The colorful wrappers — which cost $19 for a pack of 12, $25 for 18, and … Read more
This bunny got a badge. A rabbit was given the rank of “wellness officer” at the Yuba City Police Department in California, just in time for Easter. The hare-y tale began by the side of the road. Last year, Officer Ashley Carson of the YCPD, which is about 40 miles north of Sacramento, found the lost … Read more
Xtina gets X-rated. Christina Aguilera shared how she gets down and dirty in the shower, on an airplane and anywhere else she can get it in on Wednesday’s episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. The 42-year-old Grammy winner wasn’t afraid to reveal her sexual kinks, including being “bent over on a soundboard” in a … Read more