Michele Ross

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, […]

It’s 2026, and one thing’s for certain: AI isn’t going anywhere. More people are using LLMs like ChatGPT and Claude not just to draft emails and plan bespoke vacations, but also to serve as their own nutritionist or personal trainer. According to a recent survey by Life Time, the chain of upscale athletic country clubs, […]

There’s a lot to look forward to this month. For starters, as I’m writing this, we’re experiencing early signs of spring (hello, warmer temps and sunshine aplenty!) around the country. Plus, Mercury goes direct on March 20, meaning glitches in tech and communication, plus any frustrating delays, are likely to clear back up. Keep reading […]

You can do a 10-step nightly skincare routine, drop $200 on a luxury serum, and slug your skin like a frosted cake. But if you’re skimping on sleep, your complexion knows—and the truth will show up no matter how meticulous your topical regimen is. Whether you stay up late doomscrolling, binge watching your favorite show […]

Somewhere along the way, longevity stopped being about living well and started being about living perfectly. What began as a movement grounded in prevention has ballooned into biohacking theater fueled by wearables, AI input, and pricey gadgets that promise to help you cheat death and decline. But by outsourcing our wellness regimens and relying on […]

2025 might have been a banner year for proteinmaxxing, but trend forecasters predict that 2026 will pivot to all things fiber. Unlike many nutrition trends and social media hype, this is actually a good thing. “Fiber is one of the most overlooked areas of our diet, and yet most Americans are deficient,” says Sarah Greenfield, […]