Wellness & Beauty

Easton – October 20, 2026 -- Choosing between braces and Invisalign comes down to your orthodontic needs, daily habits and how much responsibility you want to carry, according to a new HelloNation article featuring Dr. Erik Higginbottom and Dr. Kyle Higginbottom of Higginbottom Orthodontics in Easton, Maryland.

Braces stay on; Invisalign trays come off

Braces use brackets and wires to guide teeth into new positions over time. Because they remain attached throughout treatment, patients do not need to remember to put them back in after meals or brushing. Invisalign uses removable clear trays that gradually move teeth according to a plan set by the orthodontist. The trays are changed as directed, and progress is checked at regular appointments.

The catch with aligners is consistency. Patients must wear them for the recommended amount of time to keep treatment on track, and the article stresses that compliance is key.

East Setauket – October 19, 2026 -- Cataract patients in Suffolk County can now book with Ana A. Morales, MD, a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who began seeing patients at OCLI Vision's East Setauket, Patchogue and Port Jefferson offices on October 19, 2026.

She offers premium lenses and laser-assisted cataract surgery

Dr. Morales specializes in advanced cataract surgery. Her services include premium intraocular lenses (IOLs), astigmatism correction and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. She also provides medical and laser management of glaucoma. When appropriate, she offers minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) alongside cataract surgery.

Chicago – October 19, 2026 -- Ama La Vida, a women-owned coaching company, has launched retirement coaching for adults who want help with the emotional and lifestyle side of leaving full-time work. The program takes a phased retirement approach and ends with a personalized plan for the next chapter.

Coaching starts where financial planning stops

Financial planning answers whether someone can afford to retire. Ama La Vida's coaching asks what they are retiring to. Clients examine who they are beyond their job title, which relationships they want to nurture, how they will spend their days and what will give the period meaning.

The company cites an Oath Financial survey report: 72% of pre-retirees feel financially prepared, but fewer than 35% have a structured plan for daily life, identity and personal relationships after their career.

San Diego – October 15, 2026 -- Patients in San Diego can now get skin cancer surgery, scar revision and physician-performed cosmetic treatments from one new dermatologist at Lanoi Dermatology in Sorrento Valley. The practice has welcomed Hannah Sophie Berman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon.

Dr. Berman performs Mohs surgery, excisions and scar revision

Her surgical work at Lanoi includes Mohs micrographic surgery, skin cancer surgery, excisions, biopsies and scar revision. She also treats a range of medical dermatologic concerns.

On the cosmetic side, she offers injectables, laser treatments and individualized skin rejuvenation plans, all performed by a physician.

New York – October 15, 2026 -- WeWard's Walking Mode, which locks distracting apps like social media and games until you hit your daily step goal, is available now on iOS after landing on TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list in the Apps & Software category. Android is coming soon.

Walking Mode locks apps until you reach your step goal

The feature launched in July 2026 around one idea: walk first, scroll later. Users choose their own daily step goal and temporarily lock the apps they find distracting. Once the goal is met, the apps unlock automatically. Restrictions reset at midnight each day.

WeWard CEO and co-founder Yves Benchimol said the feature has resonated strongly with users and reflects a real need: people want to spend more time outside and moving.

United States – October 15, 2026 -- The Brady Protocol, a 30-minute robotic massage session co-designed with Tom Brady, is available starting today at every Aescape location for $39 and up. Pricing varies by location.

Brady helped design the sequence down to the stroke

Over the past year, licensed therapists and trainers built the Protocol with Brady involved from initial concept through design and testing. He helped shape the sequence, intensity and intent of the session, down to the individual stroke.

The approach draws on principles from Brady's more than two decades of work with his longtime body coach, Alex Guerrero. Those principles center on muscle pliability, consistent bodywork and recovery, and they have been adapted for Aescape's platform.

Brady says he kept refining the pressure, speed, sequence and stroke placement until it felt like the work he has relied on for years.

Beverly Hills – – October 12, 2026 -- Century Psychology Group, a Beverly Hills practice led by psychologist Shannon Daneshrad, Psy.D., has moved to an office roughly five times larger to take on more ADHD and autism evaluations and therapy clients. Starting Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, it sees clients at 436 North Roxbury Drive, one block from its previous location.

Evaluations cover children, teens and adults

The practice tests for ADHD and autism in children, adolescents and adults, and also offers learning disability and comprehensive psychological assessments. Each evaluation starts with a detailed interview about developmental, medical and psychological history. Testing then runs over several sessions, followed by a feedback session and a written report with individualized recommendations.

Commerce City, Colo. – October 08, 2026 -- Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics will open a new dental office at 5970 E 64th Ave in Commerce City, Colorado, starting Monday, November 30, 2026, and is now scheduling appointments for new patients.

The practice accepts Medicaid and CHIP to lower costs for families

The new location offers family dentistry, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry under one roof for patients of all ages. Rodeo Dental accepts Health First Colorado, Colorado's Medicaid program, CHIP, and other major PPO and Medicaid-based plans, aiming to address dental access challenges many Colorado families face.

Flexible scheduling targets toddlers through grandparents

The office is designed with flexible scheduling to serve everyone from young children to older adults in one visit. Rodeo Dental says the goal is a welcoming environment that puts every family member at ease.

Seoul – October 7, 2026 -- South Korean healthcare brand PAINSTUDY Inc. has launched a new line of muscle and joint patches as part of a push to expand beyond online sales into offline retail and overseas markets.

The brand built its base through Coupang and Naver Smart Store

PAINSTUDY developed its consumer following primarily through major e-commerce platforms, including Coupang and Naver Smart Store. The company says it used customer feedback and operational data gathered through these online channels to design the new patch line, applying what it calls quality-controlled ingredients and ergonomic design aimed at improving safety and adhesion.

Canton and Akron, Ohio – October 07, 2026 -- Deka Lash studios in Canton and Akron are running a fall promotion called Get Your PSL the Deka Way: Perfect Skin + Lashes, giving clients 50% off any facial when booked alongside a lash extension or lash lift service.

The deal pairs skincare with lash styling in one visit

Clients can combine professional skincare with either customized lash extensions or a lash lift, letting them refresh both skin and lashes in a single appointment at the Canton or Akron locations.

Demand for the Korean Lash Lift has surged since its May launch

The promotion arrives as interest grows in Deka Lash's Korean Lash Lift, which launched nationwide in May. The company surpassed 1,500 Korean Lash Lift services performed across its network within the first 45 days of the launch.