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Wellness

Welcome to a Gentler, Friendlier, More Inclusive World of Tennis

Walk into Court 16, the new indoor tennis center in Newton, and the first thing you notice is what isn’t there: no dress code, no […]

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Arts & Entertainment

I Tried It: I Did Puppy Yoga

When my 13-year-old daughter, Emma, asked me to sign us up for something called puppy yoga, I was skeptical. “Are you sure this is an […]

A man and a woman sit inside a wooden sauna. The man, wearing black shorts, is seated on the left side with his hands clasped and looking toward the woman. The woman, wearing a black bikini, is seated on the right side with one knee bent and her arms wrapped around it, looking toward the man. The sauna has wooden slatted walls and bench seating.
Life & Style

Wellness Hangouts Are the New Happy Hours

For years, wellness was a solitary pursuit—early-morning workouts, solo spa appointments, quiet meditation apps. Now, a more collective approach is taking hold, reframing self-care as […]

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Life & Style

Eau Yeah: Five Clean Fragrances to Try

1. Kai “Rose” Eau de Parfum Fragrance Notes: Lush rose and gardenia with a backdrop of exotic florals. Clean Bona Fides: This cruelty-free formula is […]

Life & Style

It’s Bad Out There. Can a Luxe Boston-Specific Massage Help?

Let’s face it: Boston moves fast. Between traffic-snarled commutes, interminable workdays, and packed schedules, it can be hard to find time to truly reset. Enter […]

Wellness

I Tried It: I Had an AI-Powered Robot Massage

As a runner with back problems since my early thirties and shoulder inflammation in recent years, I’ve had my fair share of massages. It’s been […]

Wellness

I Tried the Salmon Sperm Facial (and I Liked It)

As a woman in her mid-­forties, I’m intrigued by any treatment proclaiming to de-puff, de-wrinkle, and de-age after just one 60-minute session. So when I […]

Wellness

Five Greater Boston Wellness Memberships with Major Perks

For Fast Facials Glowbar There’s no way around it: New England winters are tough on the complexion. But the good news is that it’s possible […]

Wellness

I Hate Cold Water. Can I Handle Contrast Therapy?

I have a confession to make: I am the mom who rarely swims on vacation with her kids, even though I’ve spent all the summers […]

Style

Five Eyelash and Brow Treatments—and Where to Get Them

EYELASH EXTENSIONS Lash L’Amour Unlike false eyelashes, which barely last a night, extensions are semi-permanent synthetic mink-fiber lashes that get individually attached to existing eyelashes […]

Arts & Entertainment

Five Places to Take Sailing Lessons in Boston

For Smooth Sailing Community Boating From its perch on the Charles River Esplanade, Community Boating is responsible for the sailing dinghies dotting the river that […]

Arts & Entertainment

Is Badminton the Next Pickleball?

One semester in high school, my friends and I signed up to take badminton to fulfill our physical education requirement. Our two-fold rationale was this: […]

Wellness

Five Boston Road Races (That Aren’t the Marathon) for 2024

ESPLANADE 5K Sunday, May 19 With a glorious tree canopy above and river and skyline views ahead, you’ll hardly notice your exertion along this scenic […]

Style

Five Spa Treatments for Fall 2023

BEST FACE FORWARD PERSONALIZED FACIAL Heyday With its first Massachusetts outpost just opened in the Seaport, Heyday has a goal of making expert skin care […]

Wellness

Five Great Outdoor Fitness Classes for Late Summer 2023

STAR POWER ON THE CAPE Torch’d by Isaac Boots Crossing the bridge sometime this month? Don’t miss the chance to train with the guy who’s […]