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A close-up of an artfully prepared craft cocktail with unique garnishes, set against a stylish bar backdrop.
Drinks

Major Cities Showcase Emerging Craft Cocktail Trends

In Phoenix, "The Little Woody" opened last month, featuring cocktails infused with local prickly pear and mesquite, according to Phoenix New Times .

Daniel Moretti·Jul 8
Passengers practicing yoga on the deck of a luxury cruise ship during a wellness retreat at sunrise.
Wellness

Crystal Cruises Launches Four Wellness Retreats for 2027

Crystal Cruises is dedicating two of its luxury ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, to four distinct, expert-led wellness voyages across the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Panama Canal in 2027.

Chloe Bennett·Jul 9
Split image contrasting unhealthy stress eating with mindful enjoyment of healthy comfort food, symbolizing a shift towards wellness.
Food

Healthier Comfort Food Innovation: A Future of Mindful Indulgence

Almost half of all survey participants (48.

Isabella Cortez·Jul 10
Actor and athlete Milind Soman, the new brand ambassador for ZeroB, promoting healthy living with a focus on pure water.
Healthy Living

Milind Soman becomes ZeroB brand ambassador for healthy living

Actor and athlete Milind Soman, known for his rigorous healthy lifestyle, has just been named the new face of ZeroB.

Chloe Bennett·Jul 9
Delmarva K9 Review: Is Their Protection Dog Training Worth the Investment for Maryland Families?
Wellness

Delmarva K9 Review: Is Their Protection Dog Training Worth the Investment for Maryland Families?

Maryland families seeking enhanced security are increasingly considering professionally trained protection dogs, a field where Delmarva K9 offers specialized training rooted in law enforcement-grade expertise. This review examines if their K9 development, led by a certified police dog master trainer, is a worthwhile investment for family safety.

Sponsored·Jul 8
A vintage speakeasy bar scene where a bartender crafts a classic bourbon cocktail with meticulous care.
Drinks

Five Underrated Old-School Bourbon Cocktails to Rediscover

A 1930s bartender's guide listed over 50 bourbon cocktails, yet today's menus rarely feature more than ten.

Daniel Moretti·Jul 9
Customers meditating with headphones in a Sephora UK store, highlighting the brand's expansion into in-store wellness experiences with Sanctum.
Brands

Sephora UK partners with Sanctum for wellness market expansion.

In select Sephora UK stores, customers will soon don headphones for guided meditation sessions.

Daniel Moretti·Jul 8
A bartender in an Illinois bar places a sealed cocktail to-go container on the counter, with patrons enjoying drinks in the background.
Drinks

Cocktails to go permanent in Illinois, effective 2026

On July 1, 2026, Illinois will permanently allow restaurants and bars to sell cocktails for pickup and delivery, a measure born from pandemic necessity.

Daniel Moretti·Jul 6
A bright, inviting kitchen scene with jars of homemade kimchi and kombucha, surrounded by fresh ingredients, symbolizing safe and healthy fermentation.
Recipes

Mastering Safe Home Fermentation for Kimchi and Kombucha

A single batch of improperly fermented kombucha can harbor harmful bacteria like E.

Isabella Cortez·Jul 9
A healthy and appealing meal on a hospital tray, symbolizing the 'Make Hospital Food Healthier' pledge by HHS and CMS.
Nutrition

HHS and CMS Launch 'Make Hospital Food Healthier' Pledge

On July 8, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a voluntary pledge, inviting hospital executives to overhaul their menus.

Ryan Patel·Jul 9
A cafeteria serving line with unappealing trays of pasta, highlighting the cooling market for plant-based protein pasta despite institutional efforts.
Nutrition

Plant-Based Protein Pasta Market Cools Despite Meat Alternative Hopes

Pulse industry leaders are petitioning the USDA to approve pulse-based pasta and flours for school meals, a strategic push to integrate plant-based protein into institutional settings.

Ryan Patel·Jul 9
A visual representation of health disparities in a city, contrasting a wealthy, green area with a poorer, neglected neighborhood.
Healthy Living

Beyond Green Spaces: Hidden Factors Define Top Ranked Healthy Lifestyle Cities

Despite being ranked a top-5 'healthiest city' for its bike lanes and organic markets, one major metropolitan area still sees a 15-year life expectancy gap between its wealthiest and poorest neighborh

Lauren Fisk·Jul 8
Consumers scrutinizing skincare product labels in a well-lit beauty store, seeking transparency about ingredients and potential allergens.
Brands

What is Clean Beauty for Consumers in 2026?

Only 12% of the top 100 body moisturizers on major online retailers were free of allergens identified by the North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG), a recent cohort study found, according to

Daniel Moretti·Jul 9
Your Boss Shouldn't Stop You From Eating Healthy Food. Why Busy Professionals in Rutherford Choose Be Well Cafe for Healthy Lunch Delivery
Food

Your Boss Shouldn't Stop You From Eating Healthy Food. Why Busy Professionals in Rutherford Choose Be Well Cafe for Healthy Lunch Delivery

Busy professionals in Rutherford often struggle to find quick, healthy lunch options. Be Well Cafe offers a solution with healthy lunch delivery, distinguishing itself through strict ingredient standards like avoiding seed oils and using cold-pressed juices.

Sponsored·Jul 8
Split image contrasting a sharp, focused athlete with a blurry, unfocused individual, illustrating the impact of hydration on cognitive performance.
Healthy Living

What is the importance of hydration for cognitive performance?

Two-thirds of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletes at one university were already dehydrated, a state known as hypohydration, before practice even began, according to pm

Lauren Fisk·Jul 8
A visual representation of US alcohol market shift, with elegant spirits outshining traditional beer in terms of revenue.
Drinks

US alcohol: Spirits revenue forecast to surpass beer by 2025

For the first time in modern history, Americans are projected to spend more money on spirits than on beer by 2025.

Daniel Moretti·Jul 7
A bountiful display of fresh fruits and vegetables on a kitchen counter, with a hand reaching for an apple, representing healthy eating choices.
Nutrition

Boost Your Health: Increase Daily Fruit and Veggie Intake

In 2019, only 12.3% of surveyed adults met daily fruit intake recommendations, and a mere 10.0% met vegetable intake guidelines, according to the CDC . This widespread nutritional deficit means most a

Ryan Patel·Jul 7
A person in a modern home using a glowing wellness ring that displays holographic health data, representing the future of mindful habit technology.
Wellness

Wellness Gadgets: Subscription Trends for Mindful Habits in 2026

A single wellness ring, the Oura Ring 5, can track over 50 health and wellness metrics, including sleep quality and stress levels, offering what appears to be comprehensive personal insights, accordin

Chloe Bennett·Jun 25
Diverse Bollywood actresses practicing yoga in a sunlit studio, embodying health, wellness, and inner strength.
Wellness

Bollywood Actresses Embrace Yoga for Health and Wellness

Shilpa Shetty, a prominent Bollywood actress, regularly shares videos of herself mastering complex yoga poses like Vrschikasana, inspiring millions of followers to embrace holistic health.

Chloe Bennett·Jun 21
A mixologist in a chic hotel bar crafts an elaborate mocktail, showcasing the rise of premium non-alcoholic options for discerning patrons.
Drinks

Hotel bars embrace high-end mocktail trends, boosting sober-curious consumers

The global mocktails market, valued at USD 8.

Daniel Moretti·Jun 9
Diverse group of happy children enjoying free, nutritious summer meals together in a sunny Albuquerque park.
Food

Albuquerque Launches 2026 Summer Meals Program

The City of Albuquerque has launched its 2026 Summer Meals Program, offering free breakfasts and lunches to children and teens aged 1-18.

Isabella Cortez·Jun 8
Is the ShopCaelix ScrubEase™ the Secret to Finally Solving Dull, Uneven Skin?
Wellness

Is the ShopCaelix ScrubEase™ the Secret to Finally Solving Dull, Uneven Skin?

This article explores why common body care routines often fail to address dull, uneven skin, pointing out the flaws of traditional loofahs, harsh scrubs, and ineffective washcloths. It introduces the ShopCaelix ScrubEase™ as an innovative solution for powerful yet gentle exfoliation.

Sponsored·Jul 7
People looking concerned and hesitant to enter a public forum due to the presence of surveillance technology.
Nutrition

2026 Survey Reveals Surveillance Impact on Civic Engagement

Nearly half of all Americans have avoided political or civic activities in the last six months, not due to direct threats, but out of fear of being monitored by technologies they largely support for p

Ryan Patel·Jun 7
Panoramic view of Blackberry Farm's elegant lodge nestled in the misty Great Smoky Mountains at sunrise, highlighting its luxurious and tranquil setting.
Wellness

Blackberry Farm Earns Spot on Oprah Daily's 2026 Hotel O-Wards

Blackberry Farm, a 4,200-acre property nestled in Tennessee, was named to Oprah Daily's 2026 Hotel O-Wards list.

Chloe Bennett·Jun 6