A look at the physiological and behavioral research behind the most common causes of abandoned weight-loss plans. Weight loss plateaus affect an estimated 85% of people trying to lose weight and typically happen 6 months into a program, according to a review in StatPearls. That framing lines up with the outcomes from a randomized controlled […]
Demi Wildenstein, a highly respected med spa professional and founder of SkinbyDemi LLC, has been a cornerstone of Denver, Colorado’s beauty and wellness scene for over two decades. With a career spanning more than 30 years in the industry, Demi has cultivated a reputation for excellence in skincare, helping clients achieve radiant and youthful complexions […]
In the dynamic world of medical aesthetics, where trends ebb and flow, Dana Lisenbey stands out as a beacon of integrity and expertise. As the owner, founder, and medical director of Revel Medspa, serving the Tri-Cities area of Washington, Dana brings nearly two decades of medical experience and a decade in aesthetics to her practice. […]
The Wisconsin company opened in 1999, when about 27% of postmenopausal women used hormone therapy, and its lab-monitored model now meets a market changed by the FDA’s 2025 label revision. Renew Youth opened in 1999, when about 27% of postmenopausal American women were using hormone therapy. In 2002, findings from the Women’s Health Initiative suggested […]
Colorado and Washington are dynamic regions experiencing significant growth in wellness and aesthetic services. With their health-conscious populations and vibrant communities, these states are seeing increasing demand for advanced med spa treatments. This growth is driven by evolving client expectations, innovative aesthetic technologies, and a broader societal focus on personalized self-care and wellbeing. In 2026, […]
The Earthling Co. started with a straightforward idea: everyday personal-care products could work without the plastic bottles that have become standard in the bathroom. Its shampoo and conditioner bars became the foundation of the brand, offering an alternative to traditional liquid formulas without asking shoppers to give up performance. Now, the company is expanding that […]
For over 12 years, Spakinect CEO Paulina Riedler, RN, has stood on the front lines of aesthetic medicine watching dedicated providers put their careers on the line. Too many med spa owners fall into the dangerous trap of assuming that paper-only supervisory agreements or skipped initial exams will go unnoticed. The reality is that state […]
Startup mythology is built around the twenty-something founder. Investor Paul Graham once put a number on it, saying, as Harvard Business Review later quoted him, that “the cutoff in investors’ heads is 32,” after which they “start to be a little skeptical.” The data says otherwise. A study by economists Pierre Azoulay, Benjamin Jones, J. […]
The supplement aisle is full of powders promising convenience, but the real question is what actually ends up in each scoop. For consumers comparing daily nutrition products, headline ingredients can tell only part of the story. Serving size, protein content, ingredient variety, added fillers and how easily a product fits into an existing routine can […]
Wellness has become a major line in household spending, reaching more than $500 billion a year in the United States according to McKinsey’s 2025 Future of Wellness report, growing 4% to 5% annually. As that spending grows, the people doing it are scrutinizing what they buy. That scrutiny reaches functional nutrition directly. Across the US, […]
