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Whether your space is stressy or messy, here are six quick ways to transform it into your very own social distancing sanctuary. To say that things are strange right now is an understatement. In between the stress and uncertainty, a lot of us are gripping at silver linings however we can get them. If there […]

You’ve likely heard of—and almost surely have experienced—the many benefits of sharing quality experiences with friends and loved ones. Less touted, however, are the upsides and importance of alone time. Some people even notice negative consequences from lacking adequate time spent in solitude, culminating in a phenomenon recently called aloneliness. To better understand the breadth […]

Whether single or not, here’s some food for thought on how to have an anxiety-free Valentine’s Day. I’m not here to bash the holiday of love. I love love. But what I don’t love is the Western cult-like hype that’s turned old St. Valentine’s Day into a day of angst and frantic spending. According to […]

Maybe mirror mantras aren’t your thing—and that’s totally cool. Not everyone feels comfortable making eye contact with themselves while repeating affirmations predicting health, wealth, and happiness, let alone believing those positive things are surely heading their way just because the vibe is out there. But the truth is, words embody power. And most self-talk tends […]

Whether the thought of new year’s resolutions invigorates you with thoughts of a fresh start or makes you cringe remembering abandoned goals… we can relate. We asked our team at HUM Nutrition to share their 2020 resolutions. From better financial planning to ordering less takeout to volunteer work—here are all the goals we’re tackling in […]

We’ll admit it: We’ve become a little sleep obsessed since the launch of our newest product, Mighty Night. To perfect the art of optimal beauty sleep, we consulted Michael Breus, PhD, aka the Sleep Doctor™. Here, he explains the science behind beauty sleep along with five tips for optimizing your sleep routine. How Sleep Works […]

Take a 10-second scroll through Instagram, and you’ll find a flood of influencers peddling discount codes for fit teas, unsolicited advice on how to drop weight fast, and other quick fixes for living their “best lives.” But just because “experts” are freely sharing this “life-changing” information, it doesn’t mean it’s actually healthy for you. Here […]

No gym? No problem. As a certified personal trainer, I assure you you can get a great at-home full-body workout using just your body weight and a few pieces of equipment. This workout will take you less than 30 minutes to complete and is my own go-to for an at-home full-body workout when I’m short […]

Hear ye, hear ye: Your October 2019 wellness horoscopes are in! I’ll be honest—it looks like this month may present real challenges for most of us, culminating with 2019’s final Mercury in retrograde. This all may sound scary—and fitting for Halloween, no less—but don’t run for the hills just yet. Trust that a bit of […]

Does what’s inside our pantries determine how we look and feel on the outside? HUM’s Director of Education, Sarah Greenfield, RD, CSSD, thinks yes. So much so, that she wants to hold a grocery intervention for one lucky (and willing) volunteer. Enter Matt, an analyst at a tech startup and self-professed cereal addict. Watch the video […]

I don’t care what Paris Hilton says; the stars, in fact, aren’t blind. It goes without saying that Team HUM prizes wellness. On top of that, many of us have our heads in the clouds—or rather, amongst the stars—when it comes to astrology. (Trust—we’re privy to popping a Big Chill when Mercury retrograde rears its […]

We already know that the benefits of meditation are plentiful. Hoping to reduce stress and anxiety, achieve healthier skin, or enhance weight loss? Include consistent meditation in your self-care routine and watch your life get lighter and brighter. HUM’s Brand Director, Erica, took a deep dive into her own meditation practice by attending a 10-day […]