Steam is about more than luxury and relaxation. As nature’s oldest therapy, steam may just help us with better breathing. When we inhale the hot, humid air, steam fills our lungs, our sinuses and throat, which can have surprising effects on our overall…

Adriane Berg, JD, is a leading communicator on issues of aging. A popular podcast host and blogger, she is executive director of the Kitalys Institute and a New York Times Age Boom Fellow.

When I recently moved from New Jersey to Palm Springs,…

No matter your sport of choice, rest and recovery are essential after a workout or other physical activity, because the body heals itself during periods of rest. On the other hand, continuous exercise without adequate recovery can put even the most…

Color has the power to influence not only the look of a room but also the feel. Sage green can offer tranquility while orange may increase creativity, but research has shown color perception is also often personal and contextual, never meaning just one…

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 avoid…

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 stimulation…