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NUROPOD VAGUS NERVE STIMULATOR

 
Back in January, we featured vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in 31 Days of Wellness, and VNS devices, the hot new trend in biohack tools. Knowing there was much more on the topic than could fit into the short 31 Day posts, we wanted to go in for a deeper dive…

Vagus Nerve Stimulation was originally used as a medical neuromodulation treatment for epilepsy and seizure control, as well as severe psychological disorders such as depression. The invasive VNS devices used were surgically implanted pulse generators that resembled a pacemaker, and shown to have about 50% efficacy, which was considered beneficial as a treatment.

In the past decade, the effect of VNS on general psychological and cognitive functioning has gained a lot of attention in the health and wellness space, with the introduction of non-invasive VNS methods shown to be capable of activating the vagus nerve, similarly to the invasive techniques, for overall wellbeing. Read More

 

In The Greentime

 

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Spring forward! Go green with the new season’s watches.

ROW 1: AVI-8 FLYBOY AIRMASTER SECTOR MECA-QUARTZ now $139; ROLEX SKY-DWELLER $17,750; Q TIMEX 1978 DAY/DATE $209

ROW 2: SEIKO HUF LIMITED EDITION $400; SUPERMARINE 300M GMT TUNDRA GREEN $4150; CASIO G-STEEL 2100 SERIES GM2110D-3A $330

ROW 3: BREITLING TOP TIME B01 RACING $8050; LIV GX-DIVER’S 41MM GAMMA GREEN $850; ZENITH CHRONOMASTER SPORT $13,000

 

Home Remedies

 

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I spent everyday last month in 31 Days of Wellness trying the most popular treatments and therapies. Many of those recovery tools are available for home use, the best of which are curated in this collection.

CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: PRIMALLY PURE BERGAMOT & EUCALYPTUS CANDLE $46. Surround yourself with the stress relieving blend of bergamot + eucalyptus to infuse calm and clarity into your daily rituals.

PELVIC CLOCK $84. A portable exercise device created by a former Olympic coach, the Pelvic Clock relieves chronic pain often caused by a biomechanical imbalance, and increases flexibility of the lumbar spine, while improving hip mobility and core stability.;

NUSHAPE RED LIGHT THERAPY MAT $1399. This innovative device utilizes Red Light Therapy to boost cellular activity for total body rejuvenation. Red light therapy helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythm for better sleep and boosts collagen production for better skin. With multiple settings, choose relaxation and stress relief, muscle recovery and circulation, or inflammation and pain relief. Pair with PEMF mat below for the ultimate home wellness package. Read More

 

Ready to Rugby

 

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Get in the game with the style of the season. Rugby inspired tops and sweaters get off the field and onto the street with fresh new styles to brighten your day with fun and color!

ROW 1: PATAGONIA WOMENS LONG-SLEEVED RUGBY TOP now $70.99; CELINE POLO SWEATER IN STRIPED WOOL $1400; XIRENA NAVY STRIPE BRAXTON SWEATER $298

ROW 2: POLO RALPH LAUREN SHAPED RUGBY SHIRT $188; SMYTHE CROPPED RUGBY SHIRT $495; DENIMIST RUGBY TEE $325

ROW 3: SPLITS 59 KATIE FLEECE RUGBY $138; GUEST IN RESIDENCE CASHMERE CROPPED STRIPE RUGBY $445TUCKERNUCK STRIPE SWIFTIE RUGBY POLO $128

 

Ski In Ski Art

 

3 PAIRS OF J.SKIS, FROM TOP: THE JOYRIDE PSYCHONAUT, TALLBOY X J COLLAB; THE BEST FRIEND GOOD DAY, FANK X J COLLAB; THE ALLPLAY NIGHTLIFER, MATT STIKKER X J COLLAB

Twin tip skis are an everyday site on the slopes these days – their capabilities on full display at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics right now in the Freestyle Ski events. Twin tip skis have made freestyle skiing as popular as snowboarding, with skiers able to pull off the tricks and jumps once the domain of snowboarders only.

Back in the 1990’s, skiing was a dying sport, while snowboarding was thriving. The only skis available then were long, straight, and made for racing. If you were a kid named Jason Levinthal, who wanted to be doing what snowboarders were but on skis, you decided to reinvent the sport.

Jason Levinthal is the founder of J.Skis, and has not only changed the way people ski, but how skis are sold. J.Skis are all produced as Limited Editions, and most as collaborations with different artists. Jason was also the founder of Line skis, the first twin-tip skis, a company he launched in 1995, after creating a prototype as a senior year school project. Originally, they were short skis that looked like mini snowboards called skiboards. Read More

 

Spectator Sports: Milano Cortina 2026!

 

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From the fashion runways to the mountain tops, everyone’s got Olympic fever! Team USA colors go global in this fashion mash-up of slopeside style.

LEFT COLUMN: MONCLER HAND-EMBROIDERED ALPACA & WOOL CLASSIC ALPINE SWEATER $2260; POLO RALPH LAUREN OFFICIAL TEAM USA BACKPACK $228; SPLITS59 ANDIE OVERSIZED FLEECE SWEATPANTS $128

CENTER COLUMN: DSQUARED2 FALL-WINTER 2026 COLLECTION; CYNTHIA ROWLEY X ILLESTEVA SUNGLASSES $280; CELINE AVIATOR GLACIER STYLE ACETATE AND LEATHER SUNGLASSES $560; GREAT OUTDOORS NORDIC BEANIE $84.95; EISBAR RONDA POM KNIT HAT $82

RIGHT COLUMN: PARAJUMPERS WINTER UNION PARKA $1995; BURBERRY CHECKED WOOL SCARF $625; FLUFIE SHINY DOWN BOOTS $279

 

Snow Excuses

 

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Don’t let winter weather slow you down. Your favorite running shoes are available weatherproofed to keep you on the road, rain, shine or snowy days.

LEFT COLUMN: BROOKSGHOST 17 GTX $170. A rain and snow ready version of this bestseller, the men’s Ghost 17 GTX is made to offer extra protection with GORE-TEX Invisible Fit, plus more cushion in the heel and forefoot for added comfort.

HOKA CLIFTON 9 GTX $165. The bestselling Hoka offers that cushioned ride – snow, rain, or shine. Empowering runners to log their miles no matter the weather, Clifton 9 has been updated with GORE-TEX Invisible Fit and weather-ready traction pods.

SAUCONY TRIUMPH 23 GTX $190. The softer, lighter PWRRUN PB midsole delivers a responsive ride, while the updated XT-900 outsole offers flexible, durable traction and protection. Built with waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX Invisible Fit technology, this shoe keeps you on the road no matter the conditions. Read More

 

Is “Microdosing” GLP-1 Right for You?

 

 

SERENA WILLIAMS IS RO’s GLP-1 AMBASSADOR

 
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy have completely transformed the weight loss industry since their introduction and are seemingly part of the news cycle every day. The latest is the launch of Wegovy in a pill form, with others slated to follow. These drugs have reshaped not just the landscape of obesity treatment, but metabolic health beyond the scale.

Almost all of us have friends and family whose dramatic weight loss has been hard to miss as a result of GLP-1s. Then there have been the powerhouse celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, and athletes like Serena Williams, inspiring an even wider population to take these drugs, now readily available on numerous telehealth platforms like AgelessRx, Noom, and RO, for which Serena Williams is the spokesperson. Recent polls indicate 1 in 10 adults in the US have used a GLP-1 drug for weight loss or diabetes.

GLP-1 drugs were initially designed to help manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, but along with that came the side effect of dramatic weight loss. That led to the development of these medications specifically for weight management. Although there are many brand names for GLP-1s, there are essentially only two drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide. Both mimic the hormone GLP-1, or glucagon like peptide 1 (tirzepatide mimics both GLP-1 and GIP, or gastric inhibitory polypeptide hormone) which controls the release of insulin from the pancreas and regulates blood sugar levels. They also slow gastric emptying so you stay full longer, reducing appetite and increasing satiety. Read More

 
 

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