Health+Wellness

For this installment of 20 Questions, I had the chance to chat with Elizabeth Anne Russell, the founder of Mannerly.  We dove into manners at work, parties and a number of other best practices. Here’s a glimpse at our illuminating conversation.  Can we start by defining modern manners? What does being well-mannered mean? Modern manners […]

The latest home design trend of “invisible wellness” is something Charlotte designer Marie Cloud has been preaching for years.  Well-designed home gyms, saunas and cold plunges are here to stay but people are looking for wellness to be fully integrated into every aspect of their homes.  “Most clients aren’t asking for ‘wellness features’ by name,” […]

Eyelid lifts aren’t just for seniors anymore. Young people are asking their docs for ‘Blephs’ to treat hooded eyes etc.  If you’ve thought about eyelid surgery, for either aesthetic or functional reasons,  oculoplastic surgeons at CEENTA can help. Here’s what their experts say: What conditions affect the eye area? There are conditions that create visual […]

Scoop Labs (™) recently conducted a short one-question survey with a simple question: The big why: Most of us are too embarrassed or shy to talk about it, but intimacy matters. And every now and then, we’re going to approach taboo topics in a digestible/anonymous way. Results: The overwhelming majority of people in our community […]

Get a group of health-conscious friends together, and there’s a good chance GLP-1s come up.  And even when these drugs aren’t dominating conversation, the effects of widespread GLP-1 use are quietly rippling through just about every industry you can think of.  The survey says… A recent Scoop poll (with 186 responses) reveals 1 in 4 […]

May is Women’s Health Month — a time dedicated to prioritizing the wellbeing ofwomen at every age and stage of life. It also brings us Mother’s Day, a moment whenwe celebrate the women who nurture, lead, support, and hold families and communitiestogether. It’s the perfect reminder that caring for others starts with caring for yourself. […]

Jen Quinn is the founder of Dew Lily, a brand new Charlotte-based skincare brand for kids. A mom of two girls, she noticed the growing “Sephora kids” trend.  Here’s how a skincare and wellness-loving founder starts her day! What time do you wake up? Alarm or no alarm? I’m usually up around 6:45 a.m. My […]

Imagine a place where you can work in solitude for a couple of hours, meet a friend for coffee or lunch, pop into pilates, and grab an easy dinner on the way out—dream day! What it is: Think of Moxie as a creative clubhouse, designed for women in all stages of life— professionals, entrepreneurs, those […]

Spring is magical in Charlotte, despite being on the heels of fly season and prime allergy season. Those cool morning walks are great; the stuffy nose and itchy throat… not so much.  Thankfully our friends at Novant Health are a wealth of knowledge! Here are some common questions, and expert answers, to help you navigate […]

Your morning routine sets the tone for your day, so I love studying the habits of successful people. Alarm or no alarm? How do you wake up every day? Watch alarm, but I usually wake up before it goes off. How long do you wait to pick up your phone? Immediately on the way to […]

Christina Langrall was feeling burnt out from her 20-year commercial real estate career. So, she made the jump and opened QC Lagree Training & Wellness, a new fitness studio right on Selwyn.  Tell me why you started QC Lagree?  I first discovered the Lagree method at HSM Core a little over ten years ago, and […]

Mood House, Charlotte’s modern massage and infrared sauna studio known for its warm, Palm Springs–inspired design, has expanded its service menu at the perfect moment. As holiday stress sets in and wellness rituals surge in popularity, the studio has introduced Lymphatic Drainage Massage, now available at both its Dilworth and Oakhurst locations. Mood House has […]