Michele Ross

We spend plenty of time thinking about our skin, our gut, and our workout routine—but our brain is behind the whole operation. It powers every conversation and decision, not to mention our memory and mood, but it all too often falls by the wayside when it comes to proactively nurturing it. However, anyone who wants […]

We all want to live longer. The harder question is how to eat in a way that’s not just healthy, but that you can actually stick with for the next few decades. Longevity isn’t built on morning matchas and green juices alone; nor does it hinge upon severe restriction. Instead, the quest to live healthier […]

These days, modern wellness routines can look a little less like self-care and more like a science experiment. Case in point: the rise of peptides. Peptides are increasingly in the cultural conversation. First there was the GLP-1 boom, which is still going strong as the drugs become more accessible and advanced. Soon after, other peptides […]

If your TikTok algorithm has convinced you that you need to adopt a dozen different biohacks and pricey gadgets to stay cognitively sharp, you’re not alone. But instead of pulling advice solely from influencers, why not borrow a few habits from someone who actually studies the brain for a living? We asked Tommy Wood, PhD, […]

Some produce items practically scream ‘healthy.’ Kale? Obviously. Blueberries? Sure. Peaches, though, might make you think twice. Given that they’re so juicy and candy-sweet, it’s easy to assume that they can’t possibly be that good for you… especially if you bite into them daily with reckless abandon every summer. That said, we had to ask […]

There’s something about summer that can throw off your usual appetite and eating patterns. Maybe your go-to savory breakfast suddenly sounds heavy, or the thought of a big lunch in 90-degree heat seems deeply unappealing. Instead, you might look forward to enjoying lighter fare—say, an iced coffee, juicy slice of watermelon, or whatever cold snack […]

Summer is soon upon us, and some of us might be rethinking our routines so we can throw on last year’s bikini without having a full-blown meltdown. If you feel like your diet and workout routine isn’t fully dialed in, there’s no better time than today to start making progress. Before you shudder at the […]

GLP-1 medications are in the spotlight and don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. They’re prized as a fix for everything from stubborn weight to constant cravings, with results that can feel fast. But once you look beyond the headlines, some of the GLP-1 side effects are less discussed than others—menstrual changes included. […]

Over the past few years, magnesium has become the wellness world’s resident overachiever. Touted for everything from better sleep and muscle relaxation to smoother BMs, people rely on the supplement for a grab bag of modern concerns. But does magnesium secretly have the power to help you lose weight, too? Ahead, see what dietitians and […]

TikTok convinces us to do a lot in the pursuit of quality rest—like putting magnesium in bedtime mocktails, taping our mouths shut, and dozing off to white (or brown, or pink) noise. The latest advice going around on SleepTok? Taking a “dark shower,” which is said to promise less stress and deeper sleep simply by […]

If you scroll through wellness content on TikTok, chances are you’ve stumbled upon a supplement called berberine. It first exploded when the GLP-1 craze was first gaining steam, and it was often dubbed as “nature’s Ozempic.” However, it’s also getting branded as a natural alternative to metformin, a prescription medication used to lower blood sugar […]

Nowadays, there’s no denying that protein has serious main-character energy. Thanks to the trend of proteinmaxxing, the idea is that the more is always the merrier—even if you’re getting it via powders and bars and less conventional snacks like popcorn, chips, and shots. But in the rush to consume the right amounts of the macro, […]