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Getty | Romilly LockyerGetty | Romilly LockyerA few years ago, a classmate in a non-fiction creative writing course I took in college turned in an essay that I’ve never quite forgotten: a 25-page piece all about her Finnish origin and her family’s practice of daily sauna-ing.Until her piece was passed out for peer review, I assumed most folks’ sauna routine mimicked mine; that is, they hit the sauna roughly once per year, during a visit to a trendy spa or bathhouse for a rare “self-care” day or for a friend’s birthday or bridal shower. I was wrong. As I learned…

Getty | Andriy OnufriyenkoPhoto Illustration by Keila GonzalezGetty | Andriy OnufriyenkoPhoto Illustration by Keila GonzalezWelcome to Show the Receipts, a new series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done. No matter the task, we’re tracking every last dollar from start to finish. Up next: getting an autism diagnosis as an adult. Peter Mann never considered that he could have autism until he saw an interview on the news in which a NASA worker described their experiences with the condition about two years ago. “She was describing her traits, like hyperfocus and…

Andria Kennedy and Illustration by Keila GonzalezAndria Kennedy and Illustration by Keila GonzalezAt the age of 11, my family didn’t fret over my sudden complaint of intense nausea and stomach cramps after eating a cheeseburger and fries. My symptoms showed up four hours after we’d grabbed fast food, breaking the expected pattern for food poisoning. Plus, no one else in the family had developed similar problems despite having the same meal.Unfortunately my symptoms persisted for months after that initial cheeseburger — and eventually my parents took me to the pediatrician. The best my provider came up with? A new intolerance…

Getty | Jasmina007Getty | Jasmina007For the past few months, I’ve been feeling a little . . . blah. As we emerge from the dark depths of winter, I’m ready to leave my bed rotting era behind and become a brand-new person — specifically, a brand-new person when it comes to my health. While I know the main things I need to stay on top of are sleep, exercise, and diet, I’ve been curious about the effects of biohacking for quite some time now. I’ve never actually tried to optimize my health and wellness to such an extent before, and in…

Getty | David MadisonGetty | David MadisonThe WNBA draft may be over, but the conversations about it are still swirling. Amid the discussions about the prospects of this year’s rookie class and the draftees’ stunning orange carpet looks, one more upsetting narrative is getting attention again — and it involves salary.First overall pick Caitlin Clark is expected to make $338,056 over the next four years, including $76,535 her first year. Considering how much attention she’s brought to college ball over the last two years, that number seems small. Especially when you take into account that Clark’s expected salary is significantly…

Courtesy of Mariana FernándezPhoto Illustration: Aly LimCourtesy of Mariana FernándezPhoto Illustration: Aly LimFor Mariana Fernández, the third time was the charm — at least when it came to running the New York City Marathon. The Peloton instructor ran the iconic race for the third time this year, and secured the PR she’s had her eye for years: a sub-4-hour finish. That’s impressive in its own right, but what makes it even sweeter is the fact that she walked away with this result despite taking almost all of August off from running — typically when NYC Marathon prep starts getting serious…

Sweet & SorrelSweet & SorrelDealing with a bout of constipation is never fun, but thankfully, there are solutions to this problem that can be easily found in your kitchen. There are plenty of constipation-relieving ingredients you can incorporate into your diet in the form of a meal or snack you already know and love — that’s right, we’re talking about a smoothie.Smoothies are a great way to deal with constipation because you can easily fill them up with fiber, a nutrient that can aid in digestion. “Different foods contain different types of fiber, with the main two being soluble and…

Just 10 minutes is all Class Fitsugar trainer Nikki Nie asks of you for this legs and booty burning workout. Presented by Allegra, this low-impact session will take you through a quick circuit of lunges and squat variations that will fire up your lower body. That’s right, just because you’re doing a low-impact workout doesn’t mean you won’t feel it. For the first round, you’ll have five moves with 40 seconds of work and 20 seconds rest. The workout dives right in with squats. “So there’s no warmup,” Nie says. “Make sure you take care of yourself; listen to your…

Strengthen your glutes and feel the burn throughout your entire lower body with this fiery 15-minute workout. Presented by BODYARMOR Zero Sugar, this quick class draws inspiration from barre to lengthen your muscles and help you build strength using only your bodyweight. Although the individual exercises might look simple, they pack a serious punch as M/Body founder, Marnie Alton, leads you through each one for a workout you’ll feel the next day. Low-impact modifications are also available, making this class accessible to all different levels of fitness. You’ll start by jumping from side to side, shaking off any built-up tension…

All you need is 10 minutes to fire up your heart rate and get the good energy flowing. Presented by Allegra, this low-impact cardio workout uses standing bodyweight exercises to engage the upper body, lower body, and core. Class Fitsugar trainer Nikki Nie leads you through each movement, emphasizing low-impact cardio as a way to help with injuries and minimize joint pain. Plus, this workout is quick enough to fit into any busy schedule — no equipment required. Try it outdoors to shake off the winter slump and let the sunshine in. Steady forms of low-impact cardio (including swimming, walking,…