The dangers of gymcel culture
As the worlds of incels and gym nuts collide, the impacts of this are not only concerning for women, but for the susceptible men whose wellbeing is at stake as a result of these trends. By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the infamous red pill community, whose members...
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Is the hype around adaptogenic drinks too good to be true?
As Gen Z abandons beer and tequila for non-alcoholic drinks, ‘functional’ beverages containing plant-based adaptogens are hitting the market at rapid speed. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that mushrooms are having their moment in the realm of wellness as of late. Scrolling on social media, you’ve probably...
Is dopamine fasting a wellness trend actually worth trying?
Feeling nothing for a day in order to feel more later on is all the rage on TikTok, but does it actually work? Over the last decade, ‘wellness’ has become such a ubiquitous part of mainstream culture that in 2024, it’s pretty hard to imagine life without it. A term coined...
Could nature be the antidote to dehumanisation?
According to recent research, spending time in nature can enhance our perception of others’ humanity. It suggests that this commonly accessible experience could be hugely beneficial for the reignition of healthy social interactions in an increasingly isolationist world. If you know me, then you’ll know I’m an absolute sucker...
Opinion – social media can never do enough to protect users’ body image
YouTube is the latest platform to make bold claims about restricting young people’s access to content that promotes harmful beauty standards. In light of other online spaces’ failure to address the increasingly concerning impacts of diet culture, however, will this actually have any effect? On September 5th, YouTube announced...
will I ever heal my relationship with my body?
though I’d vehemently deny it if you ever brought it up, I cannot remember ever caring about my physical appearance in a way that could be considered ‘healthy.’ I’ve always wondered what it would be like to look in the mirror and feel optimistic about what’s in front of me. Saying...
Is MDMA about to become medicine?
In 2021, a clinical trial uncovered the impressive efficacy of the club drug in treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Three years later, and the F.D.A. is scheduled to make an announcement on whether it’s ready to move forward with approving Ecstasy for therapeutic use. In what’s poised to be a watershed moment in the nascent field of psychedelic medicine, MDMA-assisted therapy is facing an imminent F.D.A. decision. A decades-long campaign to legalise...
Seasonal Affective Disorder exists in the summertime too
While many people struggle with depression during dark winter months, the long and hot days of summer bring about a similar struggle for many. As the planet heats up, psychologists warn extreme and prolonged heatwaves could see more people affected. Summertime Sadness isn’t just a song by Lana del Rey, it’s a genuine condition. The clinical terminology for this is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), characterized by an onset of depression...
Kourtney Kardashian’s ‘Lemme’ launches an appetite suppressant
The eldest Kardashian sister launched her wellness gummy brand back in 2022, promising better sleep, less bloating, and a yummy-tasting hoo-ha. Its latest line of gummies now promise to regulate blood sugar and tackle our desire to (gasp!) have a snack. Want to chill? Want to sleep? Want to debloat? Kourtney Kardashian’s got you – or does she? The wellness-obsessed Kardashian sister launched her aesthetically-pleasing supplement brand back in 2022 and...
Is Gen Z’s attitude towards hormonal contraception changing?
Influenced by a recent TikTok trend warning against the mental and physical health implications of artificial birth control, an increasing number of young women are ditching the pill in favour of more ‘natural’ options. Recent studies show that the intake of the pill is decreasing. Early this year, the UK government reported that the rate of ‘short-acting combined oral contraceptives’ remains 30 per cent below the pre-pandemic...
