Olympic teams often have coaches, trainers and physical therapists on their staff. But for the Tokyo Games, the U.S. Weightlifting team has added another role to help its athletes perform at the top of their game – a sleep performance director. Dr. Jeffrey Durmer is Chief Medical Officer of Nox Health and a neuroscientist who […]
It looks like the Kutcher-Kunis family is saving money on soap. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis appeared on an episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast and the talk turned to bathing. After Shepard told co-host Monica Padman that using soap everyday rids the body of natural oils, Kutcher and Kunis agreed, saying they only wash vitals […]
Naomi Campbell has been a force in the model industry since being discovered at age 15. The pioneering British businesswoman has embarked on other ventures, including an R&B studio album, several acting appearances in film and television and the modelling-competition reality show The Face and its international offshoots. Earlier this year she took to social […]
TOKYO — Gymnastics superstar and defending Olympic champion Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday’s individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Games to focus on her mental well-being. The decision comes a day after Biles removed herself from the team final following one rotation, on vault. She cited her mental health as the reason when speaking to the media following […]
COVID has made me paranoid about touching highly used surfaces in public places. And this second wave has made my fear worse. Before COVID I was never crazy about using public car vacuums but they were a necessary evil. And it was so gratifying to see that grit on my car floor go away so […]
Korean Beauty may continue to dominate the beauty space, but in actuality there’s so much more to the vast Asian continent than these particular products and rituals. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, it’s time to go beyond K-Beauty and unmask the AAPI beauty and wellness traditions that deserve a spotlight […]
Summer is fast approaching and brings thoughts of beaches, vacations and travel. As we continue to recover from the global pandemic it is important to pay attention to our wellness, sleep and relaxation. That’s why I love the idea to “honor yourself” in each area of your life. As you read the tips below be […]
Believe it or not, leaving your home office might actually be better for your health. Many of us are returning to the office after over a year of working from home. The transition can be jarring, but a little preparation can help boost your physical and mental well-being. Meal prepping is your friend. As it […]
You may be the safest, most responsible driver in the world, but there are two periods of the day that will always increase your chances of a serious driving mishap, regardless of your skills and driving experience. I’m referring to sunrise and sunset, the two parts of the day wherein the sun is directly impeding your […]
More employers are providing mental-health benefits to employees. But is this what workers want – and can they actually help keep people well? When Eliza, 31, first went to work at a large US investment firm six years ago, it was a “’we don’t talk about our feelings at work’ kind of place”, says Eliza, […]
