wellness
Opinion: 'The Biggest Loser' Pivoting to Wellness Is a Farce
The franchise's lasting, toxic effects can't be wiped out with a rebrand.
Anti-Diet Books Are the New Diet Books
Intuitive eating promises to free its followers from food rules and calorie counting, but is it just another diet trend?
14 Wellness Influencers Making the Industry More Inclusive
These athletes, coaches, and yogis are a middle finger to the oppressively homogenous wellness world.
When Does Biohacking Become Disordered Eating?
We explore the question on this week's episode of 'The VICE Guide To Right Now Podcast.'
A Look at the Trillions of Microorganisms That Live in and on You
Scientists are continuing to learn what the microbiome does for our health, and how certain diseases and disorders are associated with changes in your microbes.
The Idea of 'Manifesting' Your Future May Be Bad for Mental Health
The Law of Attraction says thoughts eventually become reality. That's an anxious person's worst nightmare.
The Power of the Nocebo Effect
Nocebo is the evil twin of the placebo effect—and my constant companion. I set out to find out what it is, and how I could learn to harness the more positive effects of medical mind games.
At Work, In the Cold, With Your Whole Family | Strange Sleep Rituals from Around the World
If you're finding it tough to get your proper eight hours, we might be able to help
I Tried Alternative Therapies to See If They Could Help Me
In an age of anxiety, wellness trends are booming – could isolation tanks and gong baths hold an answer?