Health & Wellness

Former NHL Star Brooks Laich Launches World Playground, Promising Wholesale Travel Prices Without the Markups

By NEW YORK TREND / May 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Former NHL Star Brooks Laich Launches World Playground, Promising Wholesale Travel Prices Without the Markups

A former pro athlete is stepping into the travel space with a bold claim: what if booking a trip didn’t come with hidden fees or inflated prices? That’s the idea behind World Playground, a newly launched platform founded by Brooks Laich, which aims to give everyday travelers access to the same base rates typically reserved…

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Inside the U.S.’ First Authentic Turkish Hammam: Hürrem Hammam Brings Ottoman Wellness to a New Generation

By Ann Brown / May 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Inside the U.S.’ First Authentic Turkish Hammam: Hürrem Hammam Brings Ottoman Wellness to a New Generation

A centuries-old wellness tradition is getting a modern revival in the United States, and it’s arriving in a big way. Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa is introducing what it calls the country’s first fully authentic Turkish hammam experience—an expansive 20,000-square-foot sanctuary designed to transport visitors into the heart of Ottoman-era ritual and relaxation. Inspired by…

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RAD Roller’s Recovery Tools Make Smart Gifts

By Ann Brown / May 19, 2026 / Comments Off on RAD Roller’s Recovery Tools Make Smart Gifts

If you’re building out gift guides for grads, parents, or anyone juggling a packed schedule, recovery and wellness are no longer niche ideas — they’re essentials. That’s where RAD Roller comes in, offering compact, high-performance tools designed to relieve tension, improve mobility, and support everyday recovery. The timing makes sense. Younger generations are reporting higher…

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Travelers Turn to Gut Health Packets to Recover

By Ann Brown / May 9, 2026 / Comments Off on Travelers Turn to Gut Health Packets to Recover

As travelers begin planning summer getaways, wellness brands are increasingly focusing on portable health products designed to help people stay on track while away from home. One product gaining attention is ActivatedYou Morning Complete Variety Packets, a travel-friendly supplement drink mix created to support digestion, energy and gut health on the go. The single-serve packets…

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Little Rock Named America’s Most Overweight City as Obesity Costs Near $200B Annually

By Ann Brown / May 9, 2026 / Comments Off on Little Rock Named America’s Most Overweight City as Obesity Costs Near $200B Annually

A new report from WalletHub reveals the U.S. cities struggling the most with obesity and weight-related health problems — and the findings paint a troubling picture for public health across several Southern metro areas. According to WalletHub’s 2026 ranking of the Most Overweight and Obese Cities in America, Little Rock ranked as the nation’s most…

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Gut Health Boom Drives Demand for Women’s Wellness as Zenwise Launches New Tribiotic Complex

By Ann Brown / April 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Gut Health Boom Drives Demand for Women’s Wellness as Zenwise Launches New Tribiotic Complex

As gut health continues to dominate the wellness conversation, consumers are looking for more than standard probiotics—and brands are racing to meet that demand. Zenwise is the latest to enter the growing microbiome space with the launch of its new Tribiotic Complex™, a women’s probiotic supplement designed to support both gut and vaginal health in…

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From Herbs to Harmonics: Doctah B Sirius Blends Sound and Science in ‘What’s Eating You’ Healing Experience

By NEW YORK TREND / April 17, 2026 / Comments Off on From Herbs to Harmonics: Doctah B Sirius Blends Sound and Science in ‘What’s Eating You’ Healing Experience

Holistic wellness visionary Doctah B Sirius is stepping into a new era of mind-body healing with the release of What’s Eating You, an ambitious project that merges literature, sound therapy, and spiritual insight into one immersive experience. Subtitled Breaking Free from Mental, Physical, and Energetic Parasites — A Journey from Opposition to Liberation, the book…

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Teens Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Help—But Experts Warn It May Miss the Reality of Racial Stress

By NEW YORK TREND / April 10, 2026 / Comments Off on Teens Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Help—But Experts Warn It May Miss the Reality of Racial Stress

A new concern is emerging at the intersection of technology and equity: teens are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for emotional support, but the tools they rely on may not be equipped to understand their lived experiences. Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson, a New York City-based youth clinical and community psychologist and Associate Professor at Columbia…

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Move Over Neck Pillows: Recovery Tools Like RAD Rounds Are the New Must-Have Travel Hack

By NEW YORK TREND / April 8, 2026 / Comments Off on Move Over Neck Pillows: Recovery Tools Like RAD Rounds Are the New Must-Have Travel Hack

As travel ramps up for spring break and summer getaways, a new category of must-have essentials is taking off: recovery tools designed to keep your body feeling as good as your itinerary looks. With searches for “travel hacks” surging and social feeds filled with packing tips, comfort-focused gear is quickly becoming a priority for frequent…

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New Data Suggests ViaCLYR Could Transform Treatment of Chronic, Hard-to-Heal Wounds

By NEW YORK TREND / April 8, 2026 / Comments Off on New Data Suggests ViaCLYR Could Transform Treatment of Chronic, Hard-to-Heal Wounds

BioLargo, Inc. is spotlighting new clinical data that could signal a shift in how complex wounds are treated, following a key presentation at one of the industry’s leading gatherings. The company announced that its subsidiary, Clyra Medical Technologies, shared results for its ViaCLYR wound irrigation solution at the Boswick Symposium, held in Maui in late…

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