9 wellness trends to ditch in 2023

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Nine wellness trends to ditch in 2023 By Angela Haupt Editor, Health & Wellness As 2022 winds down, now is a great time to think about what you'd like to do more of next year—and, just as important, what you ought to leave behind. With that in mind, I asked a handful of experts about the 2022 wellness trends that need to go, and what should replace them in the new year. Some common themes emerged: Many of the health-related trends we latched onto this year were inspired by social-media platforms like TikTok and Reddit. (Hello, weight-loss shots and "what I eat in a day" videos.) And, no matter what kind of flashy name a new trend has, it's almost always going to be trumped by the (boring) basics: eating a balanced diet, getting enough exercise, and going to bed at a reasonable time. Here are three of the trends that piqued my interest the most: Weight-loss shots. Injections approved to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity can be safe and effective for their intended populations. But doctors say people who want (but don't need) to lose weight are starting to take them, which could lead to risky side effects and contribute to drug shortages. Quiet quitting. Setting boundaries at work is always a good idea. But if you're truly miserable and feel stuck? Consider the new year an opportunity to do some self-reflection and figure out what kind of position might energize and fulfill you the most, experts say. Doing so could help ward off burnout. Toxic body positivity. Loving and celebrating your body no matter what it looks like sounds good in theory, but it's not realistic for everyone. One of my favorite concepts I learned about this year is body neutrality: taking the focus off what we like (or hate) about our bodies, and instead seeing them as vessels that allow us to do everything we need and want to do. It's something I'll strive for in 2023. READ THE STORY.   Share the story

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