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Midlife women say this ‘powerful’ at-home device tightens saggy skin in just 10 minutes – but does it work?

Midlife women say this ‘powerful’ at-home device tightens saggy skin in just 10 minutes – but does it work?

In recent years, we’ve watched facial aesthetics boom: anti-wrinkle injections (A.K.A Botox), dermal fillers and skin boosters are all commonplace in clinics, and research suggests that as many as 26% of women have dabbled in tweakments.  But what about aesthetic treatments for the body? Well, it turns out, this segment of the industry is catching up with its facial counterpart. AT A GLANCE A growing number of midlife women are using at-home body contouring devices  Magnitone’s Diablo Pro has gained a cult following for how ‘powerful’ it is at tightening sagging skin The handheld device can improve skin laxity in as little as six weeks if you use it for 10 minutes a day Treatments designed to tighten, tone and sculpt the body are becoming increasingly popular in clinics across the UK. But there’s a catch: they’re often expensive and time-consuming.  As a result, more women (particularly those in midlife) are turning to at-home devices that promise professional-style body contouring results. And one brand helping drive this shift is Magnitone. Magnitone’s Diablo Pro is able …

A simple at-home sexual fantasy exercise increases pleasure and reduces distress

A simple at-home sexual fantasy exercise increases pleasure and reduces distress

A new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine provides evidence that repeatedly engaging in structured sexual fantasies can improve a person’s sexual well-being and desire. Researchers found that writing about erotic scenarios a few times a week tends to reduce sexual distress and performance worries while increasing overall sexual pleasure. These findings suggest that simple cognitive exercises done at home can act as an effective tool for enhancing relationship intimacy and personal sexual health. Human sexual functioning relies heavily on where people direct their attention. Attention controls how individuals perceive and process sexual information in their environment. People can focus their attention externally on physical stimuli, but they can also direct it internally toward their own thoughts and imagination. This internal attention powers sexual fantasies. When people use their imagination to create vivid mental images, they engage cognitive processes that support emotional regulation and memory. In the context of sexuality, these internally generated mental images act as incentives that activate sexual arousal even without physical stimulation. Research suggests that a higher frequency of …

Three At-Home Exercises A PT Recommends For A Longer Life

Three At-Home Exercises A PT Recommends For A Longer Life

!function(n){if(!window.cnx){window.cnx={},window.cnx.cmd=[];var t=n.createElement(‘iframe’);t.display=’none’,t.onload=function(){var n=t.contentWindow.document,c=n.createElement(‘script’);c.src=”//cd.connatix.com/connatix.player.js”,c.setAttribute(‘async’,’1′),c.setAttribute(‘type’,’text/javascript’),n.body.appendChild(c)},n.head.appendChild(t)}}(document);(new Image()).src=”https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb”;cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({“playerId”:”8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb”,”mediaId”:”4c2615b8-caae-4d5a-bab7-30953fac6785″}).render(“6a072f32e4b0a33000e15dc3”);}); We already know exercise can help us to live longer. A review of studies found that being physically active could increase our lifespan by about two to four years, as a “conservative” guess (some research puts it closer to seven years). Other research found that a combination of exercises is best for longevity. But personal trainer Bruno Pontes, working with fitness app Muscle Booster, stressed the importance of strength training as we age.  “Resistance training is one of the most effective tools to counteract the natural muscle loss that comes with ageing,” he said. One paper found that 90 minutes of strength training a week was linked to up to four years of potential extra life. It has also been associated with a 2.3-year lower brain age. Aside from helping you to battle sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss, strength training can also decrease your risk of falls, Pontes said. And the Mayo Clinic stated that strength training could “slow and, in many cases, reverse the changes in muscle fibres associated with ageing”.  What at-home exercises should I …

At-home blood and brain tests revolutionize early dementia screening

At-home blood and brain tests revolutionize early dementia screening

A blood sample small enough to come from a finger prick, paired with a set of online thinking tests, may offer a new way to sort who faces the greatest risk of dementia. This approach could do so without sending everyone into a clinic. That is the promise behind new research from the University of Exeter, published in Nature Communications. The study tested whether blood markers collected at home and mailed to a lab matched changes in memory and thinking. The answer, the team found, was yes. At least, it was well enough to suggest a practical role as a triage tool. The idea is not to diagnose dementia from your kitchen table. Instead, it is to help identify who may need a closer look, who might benefit from monitoring, and who is less likely to need follow-up right away. Professor Anne Corbett of the University of Exeter Medical School, who led the work, said: “Our previous research has shown that a finger-prick blood test can effectively be taken at home and posted to labs, …

Texas wants to ban at-home ketamine treatment after new data reveals concerning trend

Texas wants to ban at-home ketamine treatment after new data reveals concerning trend

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Texas is poised to implement stringent new regulations on ketamine, a fast-acting sedative increasingly used to treat mental illness, sparking a fierce debate between medical authorities advocating for patient safety and providers concerned about limiting access to a vital therapy. The proposed rules, which include heightened physician oversight during administration and a ban on in-home use, are slated for publication on May 8, with the Texas Medical Board scheduled to vote on the changes in June. The move comes amid a surge in ketamine’s popularity, driven by its efficacy in treating conditions like depression and PTSD, but also by its easy accessibility through telehealth prescriptions and medical spas. This widespread availability has raised alarms among regulators and some medical professionals, who point to the drug’s potential for abuse and severe side effects. The death of actor Matthew Perry, linked to ketamine, …

The key way Beyoncé and Jay-Z deviated from tradition for their very private at-home wedding 18 years ago

The key way Beyoncé and Jay-Z deviated from tradition for their very private at-home wedding 18 years ago

Can you believe it’s been nearly two decades now since pop music royalty Beyoncé and Jay-Z officially said “I Do?” Beyoncé, 44, and Jay-Z, 56, began dating in the early 2000s, making it official with their collaboration on his single “’03 Bonnie & Clyde” and her solo debut hit “Crazy in Love.” On April 4, 2008, they tied the knot in front of just their closest family and friends, only confirming their nuptials in an interview later that year. The marriage served as the inspiration for Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning record I Am…Sasha Fierce. The pair have weathered several scandals and are now considered one of the industry’s most dominant power couples, and share daughter Blue Ivy, 14, and twins Sir and Rumi, eight. © Beyonce/YouTube Cozy and familiar For their nuptials, the couple kept things extremely simple, organizing the entire ceremony in their own New York City penthouse. The couple’s 13,500 sq.ft TriBeCa penthouse was transformed into the site of their grand wedding. The massive living room served as the space for the actual ceremony, while …

What is a biological age test? Experts talk benefits, risks of at-home testing

What is a biological age test? Experts talk benefits, risks of at-home testing

You may think you know how old you are, but your body doesn’t follow a calendar. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. That is, your chronological age, which measures how many years have passed since you were born, may not match your biological age, which reflects wear and tear on your body at a cellular level. Based on factors including genetics, lifestyle habits and medical history, you may be biologically older or younger than your chronological age. That’s because these two measures don’t always progress at the same pace, according to Dr. Douglas Vaughan, director of the Potocsnak Longevity Institute at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. “Every time you have a birthday, you add another year to your life,” Vaughan said. “We all experience that at the same rate, and it’s relentless, it’s unforgiving, it’s cosmically indifferent.” On the other hand, biological age, also called epigenetic age, “reflects more of the changes inside you that occur over time,” he said. Scientists have developed a number …

5 Best Home Saunas for At-Home Sweat Sessions in 2026

5 Best Home Saunas for At-Home Sweat Sessions in 2026

In the wellness sphere, if you’re not talking about cold plunges, you’re talking about saunas. The dry saunas you’ve probably come across in gyms and spas originated in Finland centuries ago (“sauna” is actually a Finnish word), and they’ve been a staple of other cultures for just as long. They’re also no longer exclusive to expensive wellness clubs: A host of companies are offering a variety of sauna solutions designed to get you sweating from the comfort of home. With a slew of health benefits, sauna is an exceptional addition to your wellness routine and there have never been more options to have access to one at home. We put together a non-exhaustive list of a few of our favorite picks across a variety of price points, heating methods, and needs. The Best Home Saunas, According to GQ Best Indoor Home Sauna Sun Home Eclipse 2-Person Red Light & Infrared Sauna Read More Best Budget Home Sauna pikulLA Portable Sauna Read More Best Home Sauna Blanket Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket Read More Best Portable …

Why Donald Trump is losing the war at home

Why Donald Trump is losing the war at home

No US president in living memory has gone to war with less public support than Donald Trump has for the war in Iran. Even Barack Obama’s much-maligned Libyan intervention began with 60% of Americans in support in 2011. There is no poll that shows a majority of Americans supporting the Iran war, and multiple polls showing clear majorities against it. And wars usually lose public support as they go on. Trump did not make a public case for the war before it began, because he preferred quick, surprising strikes preceded by theatrical suspense. He presented the vast military buildup in the Persian Gulf as a high-pressure negotiating tactic in the short-lived bargaining sessions over Iran’s nuclear enrichment. Trump was undoubtedly emboldened by the tactical success of his removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, though that too was not very popular with Americans. Wars are not necessarily better when the US government invests a huge effort in justifying them. The justification for the disastrous Iraq War, after all, was based on misperceptions, distortions and falsehoods. But …

This At-Home Hair Growth System Just Dropped in Price

This At-Home Hair Growth System Just Dropped in Price

The iRestore Elite Helmet + Battery is on sale, from March 15 through March 31, dropping to $1,879 ($419 off). Considering the helmet alone retails for $1,899, this deal scores you a rechargeable battery at no extra cost. The additional battery makes the treatments far more convenient. Instead of being tethered to a wall outlet, you can move around during sessions. A single charge lasts roughly two weeks of daily 12-minute treatments, so you won’t even need to recharge often. IRestore Elite Helmet + Battery for $1,879 ($419 off) iRestore Elite Helmet + Battery IRestore Elite combines LEDs with its proprietary laser diodes that operate in the 655 to 680 nanometer range; the combination is designed to penetrate deeper than standard red light therapy, while the LEDs help distribute the light evenly across the scalp for maximum efficacy. Treatments take just 12 minutes a day, but like most routines, consistency is crucial. Fortunately, the included storage case makes it easy to keep up the habit even when you’re traveling. WIRED reviewer Julia Forbes spent 16 …