wellness
The White Sage Black Market
As “smudging” has been appropriated from Native American use, the selling of sage offers a cautionary tale for the wellness economy—one where the intentions of users can be subverted by suppliers, and many sellers have no idea of their impacts.
The Pandemic Has Heightened Young People’s Dedication to Their Health
But it turns out their main concern is not the virus itself.
The Doctor Can Heal You Now
“Healing lives and creating futures,” reads Rick Sponaugle’s website. But a lawsuit filed by the family of Anna Burgess alleges that the alternative doctor prevented her from getting the lifesaving treatment she needed.
If You Love Your Family, Stay the Hell Away From Them
People are letting their guards down while visiting loved ones, and it's putting them—and everyone else around them—at risk.
There's Not Much Left to Like About Instagram-Friendly 'Experiences'
COVID-19 is threatening the future of adult playgrounds like the Color Factory and The Museum of Ice Cream—but some are attempting to reopen.
Weird-Ass Tan Lines Are the Surprise Trend of the Summer
Safe socialization means we're spending a lot more time outdoors—and exploring a fun and stripy new aesthetic, courtesy of the sun.
What's Up With All The Sketchy Pseudoscience On Netflix?
"Down to Earth," hosted by Zac Efron, is just one new show on the platform to peddle pseudoscience about health.
Self-Care: A Novel' Is Just As Annoyed by Girlboss Culture As You Are
Leigh Stein's new novel rips apart the fakeness and performativeness of the wellness influencer world.
Laughter Clubs Continue to be Popular in India Despite There Being Nothing to Laugh About
A stand-up comedian investigates the contagious joy of a harmless laughter club now that being a comedian in India comes at a high price.
Wearing a Mask Is Simply Good Manners
You wouldn’t sneeze into someone’s face or wipe your boogers on an airplane seat. It would be rude. So why wouldn’t you wear a mask?
Working From Home Is Taking a Toll on Our Bodies. How Do We Deal With it?
The pandemic is turning into a pain in the neck. Quite literally.