From CEO burger wars to AI photo filters, fiber-maxxing, thrifted Y2K fits and DVDs, here’s how early 2026 trends reveal a taste for comfort, nostalgia and health.

The landscape of health and wellness is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving societal priorities, and ...

New diet guidelines are out now. They bring the growing gap between advice from federal officials and medical groups back ...

Patients in New York are increasingly bringing social media health trends into their doctor visits, sparking a conversation ...

I was a teen in the early 2000s—the peak of diet culture—when “health and wellness” meant quick fixes, an obsession with weight loss, and beauty products with outlandish promises. I had a gym ...

Technology is evolving faster than the safeguards meant to protect young people, and an erosion of human connection and social support systems is leaving youth with a deeper sense of isolation, ...

In recent years, our understanding and awareness of gut health have increased significantly. Phrases like ‘gut microbiome’ and the ‘gut-brain axis’ are no longer just used by the scientists and ...

From the good (‘Japanese walking’) to the awful (‘scromiting’), learn about the phenomena that defined the year in fitness and health. This year more of us tried the interval workout called “Japanese ...

In her Psych 101 column, Christina Caron debunks mental health misinformation and offers readers solutions to common challenges. Credit...Keith Negley Supported by By Sarah Bahr Times Insider explains ...

Always fact-check health claims and trends on social media with what trustworthy sources are saying on the topic. Medical misinformation can have dangerous effects for you and others. Because health ...

On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, a new wave of “wellness” trends redefines what it means to rest. One of the most viral is bed rotting — the practice of spending extended periods in bed, often ...

Many people change aspects of themselves to fit in or stand out, and sometimes even as a coping mechanism during stressful times in their lives. These changes are often seen in how people style ...