In a trend that the New York Times dubs “The Unbearable Heaviness of Clutter,” multiple scientific studies have shown a relationship between stress and too much stuff. It’s perhaps that realization that clutter and chaos often come as a pair that has…

When you think of a calming environment, you may automatically jump to images of spa-like rooms, flooded in ambient light, pale colors and a touch of greenery. But why are so many spas designed like that? The answer is wrapped up in the theory of…

We may not have flying cars or the casual space travel many imagined for 2020 during the middle of the last century, but we do have plenty of advanced health and home helpers, from watches that track your sleep to smartphone-connected dog treat…

Deciding which home upgrades to take on may feel like a delicate balance between pursuing what you want and making sure you’ll get back what you invest when you sell. Lucky for the wellness seeking and fiscally-conscious homeowner, upgrades that…

Summer plans usually include relaxing days by the pool, late dinners on patios or new experiences, from music festivals to vacation spots. One thing our summer daydreams don’t include? Skin problems. From dehydration to acne to rash, the warmer months…

While the medical system excels at treating acute conditions like a heart attack or a broken bone, the movement around wellness is about building resilience to the physical and mental stress the world presents us with every day, potentially helping…

Designing for wellness means creating spaces that contribute to  physical and mental health and well-being. Our living spaces can be transformed using lighting, materials and décor to enhance a connection to nature, insulate from disruptive…

The residential bathroom is perhaps the latest frontier of luxury wellness, with more people adopting clean beauty products, aromatherapy practices, gua sha and more at home. While we often think about wellness in a bodily perspective—eating clean,…

Working from home has a lot of advantages, especially at the end of the day. There’s no long, dreaded commute to contend with, for one. Yet, that commute serves a valuable purpose: It’s a clear demarcation between the workplace and home life. Without…

Working from home definitely has its perks—no commute, a more flexible schedule, and greater productivity. But without the clear transitions to and from work, the line between work life and rest-of-life can get blurred. Work-from-home employees may…

Remember when growing older translated to becoming Granny Clampett? Baby Boomers have sure flipped that stereotype. They’re active, image-conscious and more than willing to invest in their health and appearance.