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At 11:11, making a wish has become a familiar little ritual. Whether it is a moment of hope, a reminder to pause or simply an opportunity to turn inward, the repeated numbers have acquired a special place in contemporary culture. This makes 11:11 self-care rituals an interesting starting point for thinking about something we often…

Stress and burnout are serious and growing threats to the mental health of medical trainees. Recent estimates of burnout in medical students and residents are quite high, with more than half displaying signs of stress, anxiety and depression. The COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened the state of poor mental health in these student populations. It…

In 2016, Oludara Adeeyo, MSW’19, embarked on a major life change to heal herself from traumatic experiences, and regain a sense of optimism for what she could offer to the world. Now, she is helping other Black women to do the same. 

She finished her workout, grabbed her water bottle, and before her heart rate had even come down, she was already scrolling through her camera roll looking for the right shot. She spent more time on the caption than she did stretching. By the time she posted, the endorphins had faded and so had most of…

‘Wellness offers some sort of salvation on the horizon.’ Illustration: Maria Medem/The Guardian

Americans are far less healthy than they could be. Six out of every 10 live with at least one chronic disease, according to the CDC. Four in 10 people have two or more conditions. Chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes exact a heavy toll on our collective health and productivity.

We hear you. Between the endless notifications and doom-scrolling, it’s tricky not to constantly feel overwhelmed. It’s time to put down the phone, close those tabs and explore Canberra’s best self-care sanctuaries.

  2 Mar 2026 | By Bonnie Riva Ras This low-effort way to form a habit can make a big difference in your life.

When it comes to health and wellness, consumers are really feeling it. Circana’s insights show that physical and mental well-being are increasingly important to consumers as they focus on self-care. 

CoverWhat was once a matter of instinct, self-care has now become a matter of constant measurement (Photo: