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gift guide THE SCENT OF HAPPY The Saje Aroma (Be) Free Cordless & Rechargeable Diffuser ($128, includes essential oil, saje.com) looks more like a jewel than a wellness tool. The chic, rechargeable device sends a cool mist to fill a room with uplifting blends—like the holiday exclusive, Joyful Blooms, a mix of tangerine, jasmine, and magnolia. To More Gatherings Even our cheers gear is feeling more festive! Bodum Oktett barware, an exclusive reissue from the MoMA Design Store ($16 to $22 per pair, store.moma.org), retains all the class of glass vessels with the practicality of chunky, funky recycled-plastic stems. Click here to shop these products. WHAT CLIMB IS IT? Your giftee gets throwback cool and step counter too with these fun new G-Shock styles (GMDB800-4, $99, and GMAB800-7A, $120, amazon.com/shop/shape). The watches are…

Adria Arjona slowed down and took more time for herself during the pandemic. She exercised daily, slept eight hours a night, and read more books. (A favorite that she rereads every year is Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke.) “I’ve traded books for scripts, but I’m promising to myself to stick to the healthy routine I established,” the 29-year-old actor says. She hopes to do that even as her schedule has ramped up—the next Marvel installation, Morbius, is coming in early 2022, and a Father of the Bride reboot is in the works. Carving out time, especially when work hours are irregular, is the hardest part. “I’ll remind myself that I can skip some minutes on Instagram or I can get up 10 minutes earlier for ‘me…

Dendy Engelman, M.D. Cosmetic dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon at the Shafer Clinic in New York. Mom to Gadsden, 5, and Ellis, 3. WE REALLY NEED TO PLAY MORE My kids love to dance and sing and perform for us. It’s easy to forget, but a balanced healthy life includes fun, laughter, and just playing around. Everything doesn’t have to have a reason behind it or an end goal. THEIR RESILIENCE SHOULD BE BOTTLED AND CONSUMED After my kids experience something disappointing or hurtful or a failure, they vent their feelings, sure. But then they get up and try again or move on. They forgive others, and most important, they forgive themselves. WHEN PANICKED BY CHANGE, THINK WWKD By witnessing and appreciating their curiosity and excitement to learn and expectations, I’m…

RED LENTIL & BEET SOUP START TO FINISH: 30 MINUTES 6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 ½ lb. beets (about 6 medium), 4 cut into ½-in. cubes, 2 sliced into thin matchsticks1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)5 garlic cloves, thinly slicedKosher salt and freshly ground pepper1 ½ tsp. chili powderPinch of cinnamon4 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth1 ½ cups red lentils (10 oz.)3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus ½ tsp. finely grated lemon zest⅓ cup pomegranate seeds¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill 1 In a medium saucepan, heat ¼ cup oil over medium-high. Add the cubed beets, onion, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until onion is soft, about 5 min. Add chili powder and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 sec. Pour in the broth, and stir in the…

We imagine our metabolism as a fire, flaming up when we exercise to torch calories. But that’s just a very small fraction of what it does, according to Herman Pontzer, Ph.D., an evolutionary anthropologist at Duke University, the author of Burn, and the principal investigator of a game-changing new study on metabolism. “Metabolism is the work your cells do every minute of every day,” Pontzer says. “You’ve got 37 million of them, and each cell is like a little factory churning out everything needed to keep your body functioning.” Some calories do get burned during exercise, but most of what you eat is used to fuel the continuous work your cells do. The new research, published in Science by Pontzer and more than 80 coauthors, looked at metabolism more…

BE UNIQUE NEAL SCHULTZ, M.D. Dermatologist DENDY E. ENGELMAN, M.D. Dermatologist MONA GOHARA, M.D. Dermatologist ELIZABETH K. HALE, M.D. Dermatologist MICHELLE HENRY, M.D. Dermatologist MELISSA KANCHANAPOOMI LEVIN, M.D. Dermatologist ELLEN MARMUR, M.D. Dermatologist RON ROBINSON Cosmetic chemist GITA BASS Makeup artist PORSCHE COOPER Makeup artist NUNZIO SAVIANO Hairstylist BE STRONG + WELL JEN WIDERSTROM Consulting Shape fitness director, trainer, life coach ADAM ROSANTE Strength and nutrition coach NICOLE KEITH, PH.D. President of the American College of Sports Medicine CEDRIC X. BRYANT, PH.D. President of the American Council on Exercise JORDAN METZL, M.D. Sports medicine physician MICHELE OLSON, PH.D. Clinical professor of sport science SHAUN T Celebrity trainer ALEX SILVER-FAGAN Nike Master Trainer HARLEY PASTERNAK Celebrity trainer JAY WRIGHT Fitness expert, studio owner CARRIE PAGLIANO Clinical specialist in orthopedics CHRISTINE…

1 lips “It’s a glamorous time of year, with sparkly lights and gifts everywhere, and it’s fun to bring that energy to your look and get festive. Why not?” says Jamie Greenberg, a makeup artist in Los Angeles. “The easiest way to do it is to change just one thing in your makeup routine.” If you typically reach for a neutral lip color, consider a red. “The novelty of a new color can spark creativity and boost your mood,” says Fatima Thomas, a senior national artist at MAC Cosmetics. Plus, a red lip is like the little black dress of makeup; it’s timeless. There’s a universe of red tones to try, from a classic blue base to a bold orange—see what you love with your skin tone. For a less in-your-face…

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YOU KNOW ABOUT the postworkout mood lift, but it turns out there’s also a big-picture link between getting exercise and having a brighter outlook. Regular exercise improves your mental state in such multifaceted ways (full scoop on page 62) that they may add up to a self-perpetuating feel-good feedback loop. “Optimism predicts a range of healthy behaviors, including physical activity,” says Michael Milona, Ph.D., the author of the recent report Hope and Optimism, a review of the latest science on health and the glass-half-full mindset. Experts like Milona hypothesize that the reverse is likely true, that getting a routine can turn on your optimism. To jump-start the cycle, flip the page for a new Shape Studio plan—plus five ideas for refreshing your reps—tailor made to bring on a great headspace.…

Looking at life with a brighter viewpoint is a science-backed tool that can improve your mood, help you meet goals, and upgrade your health. And you don’t have to overhaul your personality to benefit: Even small differences in your attitude can deliver big payoffs, says Hilary Tindle, M.D., the author of Up: How a Positive Outlook Can Transform Our Health and Aging. What makes optimism so powerful is that it’s based in realism—it’s not about simply thinking things will be OK. “True optimists are pragmatic, perhaps because they scan the horizon to see what might go wrong, then work and plan around those potential pitfalls so things can go right,” Dr. Tindle says. In other words, optimists proactively work to make the positive happen. In return, they score some…

Eating healthy has been life changing for you. Tell us about that. I was diagnosed with endometriosis in my 20s. I had two surgeries. My doctor said, “If you don’t want a third one, you’re going to have to change your lifestyle.” She got me on the path to eating right. I learned that certain foods promote inflammation in the body, and that’s important because endometriosis is a highly inflammatory condition. I saw a huge shift in my health when I started to eat organic and avoid anything overly processed. Now I focus on real foods—vegetables, protein, grains. Foods that come from the earth. You head a wellness company called Anser. What inspired you to start it? The catalyst was my personal wellness journey. Along with excruciating menstrual cramps caused…

A big part of climbing is giving in to your surroundings and believing in yourself. You must trust in your abilities—and that actually calms me. FINDING MY TRIBE I was in college in Texas when I fell in love with the sport. Nearly 10 years and four moves later, I climb two days a week on the outskirts of Aspen and lead climbing workshops in my time off from my advertising job. My climbing crew has taught me to prioritize what I truly enjoy in life. MUSCLING UP Physically, lower-body power propels you, but strong forearms are also key: In the gym, I focus on hangboard workouts. IT’S SHOWTIME Climbing has the same risk and reward as my other passion, local theater. Only instead of getting applause, I feel…

Fitness trends for 2022 You know I’m going to tell you that the best self-care regimen is the one that works for your lifestyle and personality and within your financial means. Still, it’s always interesting for us wellness enthusiasts to hear the predictors predict the trends for the coming year. Here’s what acclaimed health researchers, fitness forecasters, and data devotees are seeing in the stars (and the stats). Loving Body-weight Workouts This arises naturally because we started strength training at home—alone or with the help of workout apps (another growing trend)—when access to fancy gym equipment was on pause. The old-fashioned squat is our favorite body-weight move, one survey found; the burpee, our most despised. But as much as we like this return-to-basics, boot camp approach to exercise, we also…

WHEN IT’S A WASH NIGHT After washing your hair, gently pat away excess water, then apply a leave-in hydrator. “The moisturizing formula protects strands while in bed,” says Patrick Ferrara, a hairstylist in New York. “Damp hair is especially fragile. When strands absorb water, they swell, causing the outer, protective layer—the hair cuticle—to lift, which exposes the inner cortex. So you want to be extra protective when going to bed postshower since rubbing the lifted strands on your pillow can cause damage.” If you have straight or wavy hair, mist Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner ($34, sephora.com) through midlengths and ends. Curls and coils will appreciate a thick formula, like Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Styling Cream ($25, sephora.com). IF STRANDS LOOK GREASY Nighttime is the best time to apply…

Any dermatologist worth their salt will tell you that one of the secrets to a beautiful complexion is a healthy skin barrier. The barrier is the outermost layer of skin (the stratum corneum) and “your body’s protection against the outside world, blocking bacteria, pollution, irritation, and injuries,” says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a dermatologist in New York. This physical barrier is often described as a brick wall because it looks like one: The skin cells are in stacked rows, and the lipids (ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids) act like mortar. When this structure is intact, it keeps water in and irritants out. But when it’s disrupted—from extreme temps, scrubs, harsh soap, sun exposure, genetics—“microscopic cracks or tears in the wall form, letting irritants in and causing inflammation that exacerbates free radical…

1 TRY LOW-KEY DECOR Don’t blow your budget on a fancy table scape, Olsen says. Instead, invest in short bud vases, and clip evergreens or buy simple stems from the store. A series of small vases takes the pressure off creating a perfect arrangement, and they make talking easier without obstacles. Use vintage postcards as place cards, and set your table in a mismatched way to make it feel more approachable. Then just add candles. 2 TAKE A MOMENT FOR SELF-CARE The week before your soiree, consider what you need to feel calm: Pick your outfit, prep some grab-and-go snacks, or assemble make-ahead breakfasts, like overnight oats or chia seed pudding. It’s easy to forgetto eat a balanced meal when you’re cooking for a group, she says. And extra…

Coffee-anise Stars Cinnamon and star anise powder make these cookies deliciously different. And their texture—a mix of firm and chewy—adds to their appeal. PLAN AHEAD The dough needs to be refrigerated for 3 hr. or frozen for 1 hr. STORING Unglazed, the cookies can be frozen, well wrapped, for up to 2 mo. Once glazed, they can be kept at room temperature for about 5 days. FOR THE COOKIES 1¼ cups all-purpose flour1 cup spelt flour2 tsp. instant espresso powder1½ tsp. cinnamon½ tsp. ground star anise1 stick unsalted butter (8 Tbsp.), room temperature⅓ cup packed light brown sugar¼ cup turbinado sugar½ tsp. fine sea salt1 large egg, at room temperature1½ Tbsp. unsulfured molasses1 tsp. pure vanilla extract FOR THE GLAZE 1½ Tbsp. egg white (beat 1 white and measure out…

GINGERBREAD COOKIE Combine 1½ oz. blended scotch, ¾ oz. gingerbread syrup (recipe below), and ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, and strain into a coupe or a stemmed cocktail glass. GINGERBREAD SYRUP Combine ¾ cup honey, 2 Tbsp. molasses, ¼ cup water, and 1 piece ginger (3 inches), peeled and chopped in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook until almost boiling. Remove the pan from the heat, and let the flavors infuse for 2 hours. Then strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the solids. Makes 1 cup. 1. SPARKLING COSMO Combine ¾ oz. vodka, 1¼ oz. cranberry cordial (recipe below), and ¼ oz. fresh lemon juice in a shaker with ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass…