Is our obsession with the gym making us boring?
Wellness culture has turned exercise into a personality, as young people trade in joy, spontaneity, and a social life for punishing self-optimisation. We’re living through a fitness fever dream. Scroll any social feed and you’ll see it: a never-ending carousel of cold plunges and step counts. For many young people,...
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Ultra-processed foods sabotage weight loss on even ‘healthy’ diets
When ready meals nick scraps of time, they may also rob us of fat‑loss – according to a groundbreaking new study, at least. The other evening I found myself perched on my kitchen floor, surrounded by grated parmesan, a pot of burnt chickpeas, and more dishes than I care to admit. I’d...
What is the Japanese walking trend?
Health experts are torn on this popular wellness routine. But is it worth the hype? Self-optimisation might be the biggest trend of 2025. Whether it’s journaling, cutting down on screen time, or feeding your gut, everyone is obsessed with their wellbeing. This fixation is at times – ironically – unhealthy....
The paradox of vintage fashion hauls
Gen Z may have an affinity for second-hand clothing, but that won’t change their longstanding love of overconsumption. When I was growing up in rural England, second-hand shopping meant reluctantly traipsing around a charity shop with my mum and hoping nobody from school spotted me. The clothes smelt like damp...
How science is changing plastic surgery of the future
Cosmetic enhancements led by AI and advancements in stem cell research are about to transform how we think about plastic surgery, deal with the healing process, and feel about ageing forever. In 2025, it’s not uncommon to hear someone say they’re considering getting cosmetic tweakments or aesthetic procedures like Botox,...
The paradox of vintage fashion hauls
Gen Z may have an affinity for second-hand clothing, but that won’t change their longstanding love of overconsumption. When I was growing up in rural England, second-hand shopping meant reluctantly traipsing around a charity shop with my mum and hoping nobody from school spotted me. The clothes smelt like damp...
Why has eyelid surgery suddenly become so popular?
Statistics from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reveal that eyelid surgery (officially known as blepharoplasty) is now the most sought after procedure in the US. Why do people want to cut skin from their eyelids? For decades, breast augmentations and liposuction were the two most popular aesthetic procedures sought by patients in the United States. In recent years though, more and more people are headed to aesthetic surgeons...
Iris Van Herpen debuts ‘living dress’ at Paris Couture Week
The Dutch designer’s latest collection Sympoiesis featured a glowing ‘live dress’ grown with 125 million bioluminescent algae, blurring the lines between nature, fashion, and technology. The world of couture has a long-standing reputation for pushing the boundaries of what can be done with fashion. From incorporating unique sewing techniques, creating breathtaking structures, and incorporating novel materials, each new fashion week sees designers deliver on innovative creations that impress and allure. Dutch designer...
Do we know how to let go?
As we grow, we often let go of things – whether it’s a material object, a friendship, or something more. But do we know how to survive the loss? For the first time in a while, I had no doubts that this was going to be an amazing year for me. I was finally consistent with exercising, meeting my friends more often and making new ones, and going on an...
Are you ageing rapidly or simply living in the modern world?
Recent studies have found associations between inflammation, environmental circumstances, and lifestyle factors. While this research has reconceptualised the link between inflammation and ageing, it has also revealed how a lack of choice for young working-class people will result in negative health consequences not just now, but in the long term. With the recent heatwave the UK has been facing, you might have spent a weekend stripped off and sweating, moving...
