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Is there a definitive answer to how often you should exercise? Two trainers discuss the ins and outs of creating a consistent workout routine to meet your personal goals. We’re inundated every day, if not hourly via social media, about fitness and overall wellness. Someone’s always telling us the best way to become fit and […]

Happy autumn, astrohackers! In the spirit of the October 1 full moon, aka the harvest moon, let me channel Neil Young when I invite you to “come a little bit closer, hear what I have to say” about your October 2020 wellness horoscopes. Celestially speaking, this month is a real doozy. A few nice-to-knows before […]

Tech and mental health experts reveal the stress-reducing, sanity-saving benefits of the inbox zero method. Plus: a complete guide on how to achieve a consistently clear inbox. Have you ever opened up your email only to immediately feel a sense of dread wash over you? Same—every day, in fact. That’s the reality of living in […]

Neuroscience researcher Rita Hitching, MSc, fills us in on the wonderful world of brain training. Plus: how to exercise your brain to stay sharp—and maybe even get smarter—over the years. Scientists have done a good job of sharing the many benefits of exercise, ranging from stronger mental health, increased longevity, and better overall health and […]

Take a closer look at what minimalist living actually entails. Plus: five powerful psychological benefits of minimalism. So, you think you know about minimalism? In The Longing for Less, writer and critic Kyle Chayka reveals that there’s a lot more to the philosophy than simplify scaling down your closet and opting for clean-lined design. Yet […]

Hi all! I know it’s been a challenging year for most, to say the least. Still, I’m all about celebrating the small wins when you can. And that brings me right to one good reason to break out the bubbly: We’ve made it to the one-year anniversary of HUM’s foray into zodiac zen! To quote […]

Curious about what vitamins and supplements you should take to best suit your needs? Learn how the HUM vitamin quiz can narrow down the right options for you. So, you’re committed to optimizing your health and learned that taking supplements can be a great addition to your new healthy lifestyle. (In fact, even the healthiest […]

Hello and happy Leo season to all! Coming off the heels of introspective Cancer season, we’re now in a phase fit to illuminate the good and glorious. (After all, the Sun is Leo’s ruling planet.) With this theme in mind, allow yourself to be a bit brighter and bolder than usual. How? To start, keep […]

Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, explains what you should know about blood sugar imbalance, associated symptoms, and how blood sugar affects food cravings. Plus: how to reduce food cravings once and for all. Contrary to popular belief, food cravings have less to do with willpower than blood sugar levels. To reduce food cravings, we recommend working […]

Diet culture would have us all believe that eating less and cutting many foods out altogether is the ultimate goal. Knowing just how tasty chocolate and the occasional cocktail are, however, has us believing that there must be another solution. Fortunately, there is. Enter: mindful eating. We asked Jo Dombernowsky—a nutrition advisor, chef, cookbook author, […]

Astrohackers, rejoice: We made it to the second half of 2020! Sure, business as usual largely remains anything but. Yet by now, I hope you’ve all found safe, healthy, and creative ways to pass the time in the age of social distancing. Need some invigoration? I’ve got you covered with your July 2020 wellness horoscopes. […]

Four leaders in mental health, career development, and personal coaching share their top tips on how to achieve work-life balance. Let’s be honest: When you see how rewarding work and reaching goals can be, it can be easy to get wrapped up in your daily to-dos, only to forget your life as a whole. As […]