There is a lot of buzz about longevity and the fountain of youth after the release of the Netflix documentary in August. “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” examines five…
Wellness
On Friday, October 6, 2023, supporters of the San Mateo County Health Foundation gathered together at the Show Up for Breast Cancer Gala at the historic CAROLANDS Chateau in Hillsborough to raise…
Travel is all about self-discovery and while destinations may appeal to one person for specific reasons, there’s an abundance of eye-opening journeys to be explored for every interest. For art lovers to…
Numerous studies have shown that walking and time in the outdoors reduces stress, improves memory and attention, and promotes feelings of calm. Walking boosts endorphins, which can reduce stress hormones and alleviate…
Oyster Cup, presented by Studio 5 Learning and Development, is Cerro Pampa’s premier annual polo match. Founded in 1997, Cerro Pampa Polo Club and the Oyster Cup is a cherished annual event…
“There is no purer form of humanity than offering help, accepting help, helping yourself and receiving him.” Upon hearing Rebecca Alexander’s story, the first thing that comes to my mind are…
Exercise is your best insurance for enjoying a longer healthspan. We hear more and more about the adverse effects of a sedentary lifestyle. For decades, the desk was the center of work…
Escape to 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, abundant with resources for personal growth and renewal. Stress is a mysterious beast. It hides in the deep crevices of our minds and bodies. When stress…
If the overt and public pursuit of aesthetic treatment within a medspa or medical office prevents you from experimenting with your look, Persimmon might be the answer. This luxury, at-home medical aesthetic…
Center of Joy offers alternative therapies to address longevity and health The popularity of wellness travel continues to gain momentum worldwide and while some still seek more traditional yoga retreats and fitness…
Fulfilling Robin’s Wish The iconic house on Steiner and Broadway in San Francisco draws lively crowds of tourists. Fragrant roses line its edges and blooming wisteria climbs to the corners of the…
Leading wellness retreat brings decades of expertise in Ayurvedic practices worldwide Globally acclaimed wellness retreat, Ananda in the Himalayas, introduces two immersive wellness experiences to other parts of the world this year. Ananda…
No matter how wide-brimmed our hats and shadow-seeking our intentions, most of us will have managed to get more sun this summer than anticipated. Cumulative over our lifetime, sun damage takes a…
Taking time-out at the Cavallo Point Healing Arts Center & Spa Remember when you were a kid (or you have kids) and were told (or you tell them) “take a time-out?” Well,…
Photos by Drew Altizer Epi Center MedSpa shimmered in celebration of its 25th anniversary as San Francisco leaders, influential VIPs, and pioneering eco-warriors gathered for a glamorous evening. Freddy Clarke tantalized attendees…
Not yet checked in, you feel something shift. It’s the resort’s gift—what owner Lisa Harper calls “crossing over.” You’ve heard of forest bathing? That Japanese stress reliever known as shinrin yoku in…
Medspa. It’s a powerful word, one that represents hope for those seeking aesthetic rejuvenation, and thus, confidence. It projects authority and professionalism, and thanks to San Francisco’s Margaret Mitchell and her business…
Photo: Ed Robertson/Unsplash Be epi-curious and have more fun along the way! By Lydia Graham As a child, my parents instilled a passion for learning I’ve carried with me all these years.…
Tucked into the hillside off of the famed Silverado Trail, Meadowood Napa Valley blends seamlessly and sublimely into its oak and redwood tree-studded terrain. Secluded, romantic, and preternaturally posh, the resort, despite…
Featuring a world famous aquarium, gorgeous bay and ocean views, and of course the John Steinbeck-memorialized Cannery Row, Monterey attracts tourists from all over the world who are lured by the region’s…