Everyone loves them–doctors, wellness gurus, the people on TikTok trying to sell you anything they can. Supplements are an amazing way to receive vitamins and minerals we are deficient in without having to go to extreme lengths. We can find them at almost every major retailer, Walmart, Target, CVS, etc. Trying to find the best […]
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Are Wellness Influencers Spreading Misinformation?
Social media influencers are the celebrities of the digital world, having the attention of millions of people across the world when they post online. These influencers typically have a certain topic or subject they make most of their post about, with common examples being political commentators, news reporters, and lifestyle advisors. A particular subgenre that […]
Obesity Rates Have Declined as Weight Loss Drugs See More Use
In a recent survey conducted by Gallup Poll that was published this Tuesday, the obesity rate for adults in the United States went down from its record high. In 2022, 40% of adults in the United States were obese, but in 2025, that rate had shifted to 37%. As part of this same survey, it […]
Health Centers at Risk Due to Government Shutdown
For those unaware, as of October 1st, the United States federal government has been shut down temporarily as the democratic and republican congress members have refused to pass a funding resolution. As a result of this shutdown, the government has suspended funding for all non-essential government-funded services. Meanwhile, essential services such as the national guard, […]
Bad Sports Marketing: Energy Drinks Don’t Mix with Rigorous Physical Activity
Every major sporting event, from televised football games to grassroots skateboarding competitions features them. Banners, commercials and star athletes all proclaim the same message: The secret to peak performance is a brightly colored can of liquid energy. These beverages, packed with a potent brew of caffeine, sugar and artificial stimulants have been brilliantly marketed as […]
Winning A Gold Medal In The Burnout Olympics
We’re obsessed with wellness. Influencers preach morning meditation, companies push mindfulness apps and the spa industry is booming. We celebrate physical and mental health as key to a good life. So why in an age of self-care does hustle culture still dominate? The simple truth is we haven’t replaced the hustle; we’ve just rebranded it. […]
The Many Substitutes for Plain Water
Let’s admit it: water is not always fun to drink. As vital as it is for us to consume water every day, many people prefer the various tastes and ingredients that drinks like soda and coffee provide. There is a trade-off either way you look at it, but it doesn’t have to be. There are […]
From Keto Pancakes to Adaptogenic Coffee: Has Breakfast Been Gentrified?
Morning light illuminates a meticulously arranged breakfast: a vibrant smoothie bowl moderately filled with berries alongside a latte with delicate foam art. This image, which has become a social media staple transforms breakfast into a curated wellness experience. Yet, this idealized portrayal subtly perpetuates a standard of health inaccessible to many. “Clean eating,” defined as […]
The Portable Gym That Fits into A Bag
The pursuit of physical fitness is frequently perceived as an endeavor contingent upon access to specialized gym facilities and substantial investment. However, the potential for a highly portable exercise apparatus to facilitate common access to physical conditioning warrants examination. In this regard, the resistance band presents itself as a simple yet transformative piece of equipment, […]
Beyond the Steps: How Smartwatches Foster a Mindful Approach to Movement
Once a simple step counter, the modern smartwatch has evolved into a sophisticated tool for understanding the body. Beyond just tracking miles and calories, these devices are now connecting physical activity with deeper metrics like sleep quality and stress levels, encouraging a shift from mechanical tracking to conscious movement. For years, fitness trackers celebrated the […]
School Breakfast Programs: Nourishment or Surveillance?
In classrooms across America, lunchtime trays reflect more than dietary guidelines — they reflect institutional power. Public health initiatives in schools, framed as educational interventions, often serve as tools for surveillance and behavior conditioning under the guise of wellness. Federal policies like the “Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act” position nutrition as a moral imperative, championing low-fat […]
Health Is Not a Hashtag: The Commodification of Wellness on Social Media
In the age of Instagrammable smoothies and TikTok therapy hacks, wellness has become less about health and more about branding. What was once a personal journey toward balance and self-care has been repackaged into a marketable aesthetic — one that thrives on curated feeds, affiliate links and aspirational lifestyles. Social media platforms have transformed wellness […]
