Wellness & Beauty
The Color of Growth, presented by the Millbrook Arts Project, opens January 9
The Color of Growth brings together four artists whose work reimagines nature and landscape as dynamic sites of transformation. Opening on Friday, January 9, and featuring the work of artists Irja Boden, JoAnne Lobotsky, Patrick Neal, and Colin O’Con, The Color of Growth invites viewers to look beyond seasonal dormancy and consider growth as an ongoing, layered process – “one that persists beneath the surface, even when unseen.”
Put down the phone, pick up the joy: Studies show that a social media detox can do wonders for your mental health
Scrolling through the endless feeds of Instagram or TikTok is an easy way to pass some time, but there’s a growing body of research that suggests it’s doing far more harm than good. A recent study, published in JAMA Network Open – a monthly open access medical journal published by the American Medical Association – not only details the clear benefits from taking a social media detox, but also suggests that the benefits can be felt in as little as a week.
All about aesthetics: Kaelan Reynolds of Village Aesthetics & Wellness discusses cosmetic injections, building trust with patients, and how to know if cosmetic injections are right for you
Kaelan Reynolds, a Millerton, NY, native, has recently opened Village Aesthetics & Wellness at 1 John Street in the heart of Millerton. Below, Reynolds talks about her background in nursing, the cosmetic injections and other services that Village Aesthetics & Wellness offers, and prioritizing patient safety and trust.
Giving pause to chat about menopause
Some women might be hesitant to admit they’re menopausal in public or memorialize it in print. I don’t see why. We all age, and that’s worthy of celebrating. To those who grimace and grouse about growing older, getting more wrinkles, or gaining more pounds, I offer you this: Aging is far better than the alternative.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT – WHAT’S IN YOUR DIET?
EXERCISE
Your Guide to Home Workouts with Kristina Proper
Wait, what? I can’t go to the gym? How will I survive?
These were my thoughts 2 weeks ago…
I teach spin at KS Fitness in Hudson, NY. I love it, I need it, it helps keep me focused and in shape. The days I don’t teach spin class, I do a pretty simple, partially intense workout routine at our school’s fitness […]
Cycling Instructor Kristina Proper on How to Fit Exercise In
Maintaining physical fitness can be a challenge for anyone. Whether it’s our diet, exercise routines, or just being physically active, our busy work and personal lives don’t always leave much time for ensuring our bodies are at peak performance. But, as local Spin Cycling instructor Kristina Shepard Proper explains, there are many types of exercises we can fit into our […]
REHABILITATION
BEAUTY
The Importance of Spa Facials
Facials are more than luxury. For many of us, going to a spa for a facial is seen as a special trip we make in order to “treat” ourselves. Spa facials are often viewed as expenses that we should only reserve for every now and again, however the long-term health benefits of spa facials may very well outweigh the expense of […]
