wellness

A man sitting in a sauna looks disgruntled as other patrons enjoy the spa beside him.

Health / May 2025

Schvitzing at the Sauna like a Sucker

January 23, 2025March 24, 2025 - by Josh Greenblatt

Can Othership and other urban bathhouses really cure loneliness?

Health

2024: The Year in Health

December 30, 2024January 1, 2025 - by Various Contributors

From doctor burnout to the wellness boom, a checkup on how we’re treating our bodies and minds

A photo illustration of a bear trap, with an orange bottle of tablets at its centre

Health

The Multi-Trillion-Dollar Wellness Industry Is Making Us Sick

October 21, 2024October 25, 2024 - by Jonathan N. Stea

Alternative medicine has become a scrutiny-free wonderland for anything and everything

An illustration of a man lying on a therapy couch while a woman gives advice though a phone screen on TikTok.

Health

Viral Symptoms: The Rise of Mental Health Diagnosis Videos on TikTok

March 17, 2022October 17, 2023 - by Emily Baron Cadloff

The trend suggests more openness around disorders, but experts worry it’s gone too far

Podcasts

How the Pandemic Changed the Bra: Episode 7 of The Deep Dive

March 3, 2022May 10, 2022 - by The Walrus Staff

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many predicted that the bra was fast-tracked for extinction. Instead, past styles were largely retired in favour of more comfortable options

Four women showing the evolution of the bra, from corset to bullet bra to push-up to wireless

Health

Underwire Under Fire: How the Pandemic Changed the Bra

February 22, 2022January 3, 2023 - by Nicole Schmidt

Old forms are going bust. Is it a fashion blip or a sign of something larger?

An illustration of a woman struggling while working out as images of stress and perfection loom over her.

Health

Feeling the Burn: The Workout Video from Jane Fonda to Peloton

February 11, 2022January 3, 2023 - by Carine Abouseif

Home fitness videos have been a godsend during the pandemic, but I can’t shake my growing discomfort with those perfect bodies

Podcasts

The Evolution of Workout Videos: Episode 4 of The Deep Dive

February 10, 2022February 24, 2022 - by The Walrus Staff

In early 2021, as gyms remained shuttered and wet weather made walks almost unbearable, Carine Abouseif found herself reaching for the nostalgia of the home workout—and she isn’t alone