Wellness & Beauty

Calgary, AB – September 19, 2026 -- Real Mushrooms' Cordyceps 120 Count Capsules, marketed to support energy levels, oxygen utilization and physical performance, have received NSF Certified for Sport status for the small-format bottles sold in the U.S.

Canadian bottles earn a separate certification tier

In Canada, both bottle sizes of the Cordyceps capsules achieved NSF Contents Certified status, a distinct designation from the U.S. Certified for Sport label.

Contents Certified checks label accuracy, Sport adds banned-substance testing

NSF Contents Certified verifies ingredient identity, label accuracy and declared amounts, testing the product against predefined contaminant requirements. NSF Certified for Sport builds on that by adding testing for substances banned by major athletic organizations, along with expanded oversight of ingredients, suppliers and manufacturing processes.

Great Neck, N.Y. – September 18, 2026 -- The $697 figure most people cite as the average cost of laser hair removal doesn't actually measure laser hair removal at all -- it comes from a broader American Society of Plastic Surgeons survey on "laser skin treatments" that has never been broken out by procedure. Other guides cite $582 or $389 from the same source, while CareCredit reports a $207 to $913 per-session range and RealSelf's user-submitted data puts the average near $1,016.

Laser by Aleya, a laser hair removal and electrolysis studio in Great Neck, New York, is publishing its own itemized pricing and a 10-year cost comparison against shaving and waxing, aiming to let customers check the math themselves rather than rely on a single national number.

Miami – September 18, 2026 -- Capillus, a red light therapy company, has expanded into pet wellness with two new devices: the Capillus Pet Vest, priced at $299, and the Capillus Pet Joint Wrap, priced at $199. Both products are available now at Capillus.com.

The devices use red and near-infrared light to support joint and muscle comfort

The Pet Vest fits like a harness across a dog's chest, stomach, and back, and comes in medium and large sizes to fit different breeds. It delivers light therapy simultaneously to the back and belly for full-body support, offering four modes -- steady, calm, recovery, and wellness -- and three intensity levels: low, medium, and high. Owners are instructed to use it for 20 minutes, three to four times per week.

The Pet Joint Wrap targets leg and joint areas, aimed at larger dogs prone to deep-tissue stiffness and injury.

Bohemia, N.Y. – September 18, 2026 -- Vitafusion has launched Vital NMN Gummies, a Tropical Glow-flavored supplement delivering 300 mg of Vital NMN Bioactive Nucleotide per day to support NAD+ levels, cellular health and vitality.

The product marks the brand's first major innovation since joining the Piping Rock Health Products family and arrives alongside a TikTok-first marketing push called "Aging? Love It."

NMN targets NAD+ decline linked to aging

NMN acts as a precursor to NAD+, a molecule found in nearly every cell that plays a role in cellular energy production. NAD+ levels naturally decline with age, and NMN has become a widely discussed ingredient among wellness consumers seeking to address that drop.

Temecula, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- Fitness 19 has released a new guide, "Is Intermittent Fasting Effective for Workouts?", aimed at helping gym-goers decide when to train while fasting.

Insulin drops accelerate fat burning during a fast

The guide explains that intermittent fasting is about timing meals, not restricting food types. When a person fasts, insulin levels drop, which speeds up fat burning. Many people notice an early dip in energy during fasted workouts, but Fitness 19 says energy levels typically stabilize after a transition period.

Muscle growth is not blocked by fasting, but protein timing matters

According to the guide, intermittent fasting does not hinder muscle growth on its own. People need to hit sufficient protein and calorie targets and schedule workouts either before or during their eating window to support muscle gains.

Great Neck, N.Y. – September 18, 2026 -- The viral term "cortisol face," used online to describe stress-related facial puffiness, is not a medical diagnosis, according to a new guide from Laser by Aleya, a laser hair removal and electrolysis studio in Great Neck, New York.

The trend borrows its imagery from "moon face," a real clinical sign linked to Cushing syndrome, a rare endocrine disorder. Per StatPearls, a hallmark of true moon face is that the earlobes are not visible when viewed straight-on, a feature ordinary stress puffiness does not produce. StatPearls also notes that only two to three cases per million are caused by a tumor, with prolonged corticosteroid medication use the most common overall cause, not stress. The Merck Manual states that moderately elevated cortisol is common and non-specific, often tied to obesity, depression, or polycystic ovary syndrome.

Poway, California – September 18, 2026 -- Burn Boot Camp announced a new partnership with rugby star Ilona Maher, who joined a live workout at the brand's Poway, California location on September 9 to train alongside local members.

Maher took part in the brand's signature 45-minute structured Camp session, a format Burn Boot Camp uses across all of its locations to build strength training routines for women.

Maher says lifting heavy builds confidence beyond the gym

"I love being strong. I love lifting heavy things, I love seeing what my body can do, and I want more women to feel that way about themselves," Maher said. She added that Burn Boot Camp creates a space where women can show up as they are and leave feeling stronger and more confident.

Fredericksburg, Va. – September 17, 2026 -- Retirement planning usually centers on savings and investments, but a lesser-discussed factor -- muscle mass -- can significantly shape how those retirement years actually play out, according to the co-founders of the Fitness & Finance Radio podcast.

"We spend decades building a financial portfolio for retirement, but we should be building our physical portfolio at the same time," said Jennifer Scherer, co-founder of Fitness & Finance Radio and founder of Fredericksburg Fitness Studio. She notes that muscle protects the ability to move, stay independent, and enjoy the life people worked to build.

Irving, Texas – September 17, 2026 -- Active Dental has surpassed 2,500 five-star patient reviews on Google across its five Dallas-Fort Worth offices, part of a total of more than 2,800 Google reviews for the practice. Each of the five locations currently holds an average Google rating of 4.8 or 4.9 stars.

The practice grew from one Irving office in 2009 to five locations today

Founder Dr. Kalpesh Patel opened the first Active Dental office in Irving in 2009. The practice has since expanded to Plano, Frisco, Flower Mound and Prosper, building its review total across routine cleanings, children's checkups, restorative work and same-day emergency visits at every office.

Youngstown, Ohio – September 15, 2026 -- Adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood disorders that outpatient therapy alone can't manage may be candidates for a partial hospitalization program, according to a new HelloNation feature spotlighting Gloris Griffin of Gloris Counseling Services LLC.

PHP fills the gap between weekly therapy and inpatient care

A partial hospitalization program, or PHP, provides structured daytime mental health treatment while allowing participants to return home each evening. The article describes it as a level of care for adults who need more support than weekly counseling but do not require overnight hospitalization. In the Mahoning Valley, these programs commonly serve people facing anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, mood disorders, or emotional crises disrupting daily life.