Fitness

Cold outside. Strong inside.

A reader’s guide to a steady winter practice—simple starts, smart progressions, real recovery, and community that makes showing up easier. Article by Angela Smith | Photography by Powers Media House Winter in Maine can be hard, nudging even the most active toward the couch. NXGen flips the script, offering the space and support to make January the month you build a practice—not a burst. A practice you can return to on dark mornings and busy nights. Start light. Keep it doable. Let winter be...

Wellness

New Era of Skin Care

C. Skin Co. blends science, prevention, and gentle aesthetics to keep skin healthy, confident, and true to you. Article by Angela Smith | Photography by Caylin Lee Photography At C. Skin Co. Medical Aesthetics, skin care is part of your wellness plan—not an afterthought. We sat down with co-founder Carolyn Lebeis to talk about a new era of skin care rooted in education, prevention, and feeling like yourself.   Q. Can you start by telling us a little bit about your company and what makes it...

Wellness

Two Doors to Wellness

Emotional & Physical Paths That Help Kids Thrive—and Adults Stay Steady Article by Angela Smith Two Doors to Wellness Emotional & Physical Paths That Help Kids Thrive—and Adults Stay Steady   Why Now: The Early-Childhood Need   Mornings start early, emotions start big, and many days feel full before drop off or circle time begins. Teachers and families are doing their best inside long days and short margins. Children bring big feelings to small bodies, and the adults who love them...

Wellness

The Root of It All

Beauty starts at the scalp: Maine’s first trichology salon blends craft with clinical clarity—evaluations, imaging, and head-spa care that redefine healthy hair. Article by Angela Smith | Photography by Epic Frames Media Most of us learn the basics of health and fitness, even a bit of skin care—yet almost no one is taught how to care for their scalp. Trikhos changes that. As Maine’s first trichology-focused salon, it pairs real assessment with simple, sustainable care so people feel seen...