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We’re living in the glow-up industrial complex, where every scroll tells you to reinvent yourself by next Thursday. But as 2025 winds down and a new year kicks in, the real move is scaling back to the basics. Think small, science-backed tweaks that actually make you feel better. Most of us start January with sky-high goals, only to abandon them by “Quitter’s Day,” the second Friday of the month. The fix? Break things down. “Smaller, manageable steps take the pressure off,” says NYC fitness expert and Peloton instructor Rebecca Kennedy. She swears by finding routines you actually enjoy: “Consistency drives results.” Whether you’re chasing an endorphin high or just trying to feel more human, consider these easy shifts to keep your momentum going into 2026. 
Your Coffee Is Now Your Easiest Wellness Hack
If there’s one wellness ritual that actually sticks, it’s the one you slip into a ritual you already love. And for most of us, that ritual is coffee. It’s not just a morning habit—it’s a grounding moment (or a non-negotiable). Which is exactly why coffee has become the ultimate vehicle for topping up the essentials our bodies crave. In the mid-2010s, biohackers blended grass-fed butter into their brews and called it Bulletproof. The reason? The fat in the butter slows the absorption of caffeine, leading to a smoother, more drawn-out energy effect. Today’s upgrades are far more accessible—and far more functional. A quick scroll reveals protein-packed lattes, collagen-enhanced americanos, mushroom-spiked cold brews and adaptogen-infused flat whites. The idea is simple: if you’re drinking coffee anyway, why not make it do a little more? Functional beverages are booming, driven by consumers who want their everyday rituals to work harder for them. Nespresso’s recent shift into the wellness space reflects that momentum. By partnering with Vital Proteins—whose collagen peptides are most commonly mixed into coffee—the brand is making functional add-ins feel seamless. The curated bundles show just how easy it is to upgrade your morning cup, transforming something you already do into something that supports how you want to feel in 2026. They also have been lacing capsules with Vitamins. The Vivida range has B12 pods designed to help support your immune system, packing 35% of your recommended daily B12 into each capsule. Meanwhile, the Active B6 capsules bring metabolism support and a clean energy lift—no sugary drinks or extra supplements required.
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Recovery Continues to Grow—And Evolve
Recovery is like flossing daily; we know it’s important for our health but it’s often skipped. Some of the most notable kinds include rest days, stretching, getting seven to nine hours of sleep and regular repair, using massage or a few minutes of percussive therapy (like using a Theragun) to improve circulation and prevent injury. The payoff of regular recovery? It helps to sustain peak performance while avoiding burnout. The hottest ticket in recovery right now is contrast therapy, moving between hot and cold exposure for a reset that feels both primal and futuristic. It eases aches, reduces inflammation and delivers a major endorphin rush. And in 2026, the trend is levelling up: New wellness escapes like Supernatural, RCVRI and Trove Wellbeing are building entire experiences around your biology and goals, making “feeling good” feel almost engineered. Yes, you’ll still find the classics (cold plunges, saunas, red light therapy), but these spots fuse them with science-backed expertise and cutting-edge tech—think hyperbaric oxygen sessions, cryotherapy and curated IV drips—for recovery that’s more high-performance than ever.
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Zero-Proof and Sober-Curious Lifestyles Are Still Going Strong
According to new data from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Community Health Survey, younger Canadians are changing the drinking culture, with 67 percent of people aged 18 to 22 reporting they didn’t have a single drink in the past week. And a Leger survey shows the shift goes deeper—22 per cent of Gen Z (18 to 27) say they’ve never consumed alcohol, compared to just 12 per cent of Millennials. If you’ve noticed non-alcoholic bottle shops popping up next to your favourite vintage stores or mocktail menus ballooning at every buzzy restaurant, that’s why. Zero-proof spirits and NA beverages are having their moment, fuelled by a growing wave of people swapping tequila shots for something a little gentler—whether for a week, a year, or forever. Another force behind the movement? Hollywood’s new sober era. Blake Lively, Anne Hathaway and Natalie Portman have all stepped into the no-booze lifestyle, boosted by a market full of chic, actually good alcohol-free options. Bella Hadid even helped build her own: Kin Euphorics, the botanical, brain-boosting seltzer brand claiming to dial up creativity and focus. Meanwhile, multi-platinum performer (and our former PM’s current paramour) Katy Perry tapped into the moment with her 2022 launch of De Soi. “I’m definitely not sober, but am I all about the reset? Yes. Am I all about options? Yes. Am I sober-curious? 100%,” she says of her sparkling, non-alcoholic apéritifs. Continue Reading
