Orient/System

02/23/2026

7 ANTI-AGING SUPPLEMENTS THAT MIGHT HELP YOU.
We all want to sleep better, maintain strong bones and muscles, and have a healthy brain and heart.

The claims for many supplements go far beyond what has been proved. Here are some that may be worth trying—plus three to skip.

02/22/2026

BLACK COD with MISO.
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa - iconic, miso-marinated cod (sablefish).
An Orient/System Body. Beauty. Brains. Recommendation.

BODY: Sablefish is of very high quality protein that increases satiety and is excellent for weight management, disease prevention and heart health. Miso offers improved digestion, immune system support and reduced stomach cancer risk and longevity.

BEAUTY: Sablefish is a very rich source of collagen, excellent for maintaining skin elasticity, firmness and radiance, helping to reduce wrinkles and early skin aging. The high omega-3 fatty acids content helps to strengthen nails and aids in reducing hair follicle inflammation and hair loss. Miso contains nutrients and antioxidants that are great for hair, skin and nail health.

BRAINS: Sablefish is exceptionally rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) that help with memory improvement, and protect against cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Regular miso consumption is often linked to a lower risk of cognitive decline.

Miso Black Cod is a signature dish at Nobu restaurants around the world. This streamlined miso cod recipe delivers a sweet glaze on silky, luxurious black cod without needing to marinate for two to three days.

02/21/2026

DEATHS POTENTIALLY AVERTED BY SMALL CHANGES IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
A new meta-analysis suggests that just five extra minutes of moderate physical activity a day is associated with a 10% reduction in all deaths in the majority of adults. Explore the latest data.

Source: The Lancet.
Volume 407, Issue 10526, p339-349, January 24, 2026.

Can small changes in physical activity make a major difference?

A new meta-analysis suggests that just five extra minutes of moderate physical activity a day is associated with a 10% reduction in all deaths in the majority of adults. Explore the latest data 👉 http://spkl.io/6189AvEML

02/08/2026

FASHION COLOUR PARADE!
CHANEL METIERS D'ART 2026 COLLECTION, NEW YORK.

The Film:
https://www.chanel.com/ca-en/fashion/collection/metiers-art-2026/

The Pictures:
https://wwd.com/fashion-news/shows-reviews/gallery/chanel-metiers-dart-2026-collection-1238368211/chanel-metiers-dart-2026-collection-127/

Source: Women's Wear Daily.

02/03/2026

A SOUTH KOREAN BEAUTY TRADITION: RICE TONER IS ONE OF THE ESSENTIAL STEPS TO ACHIEVING A GLOWING COMPLEXION.

https://www.vogue.fr/article/meilleurs-rice-toners

Source: Vogue France, February 3, 2026.

01/30/2026

A BOOK RECOMMENDATION!
PICO IYER, THE ART OF STILLNESS, Adventures in going Nowhere (2014).
In a maddeningly busy world, our lives are crowded, hectic, chaotic and noisy. A time is coming, and that time is now, when we must slow down, tune out and give ourselves permission to walk in the woods, to forest bathe, to meditate and pray incessantly, to just sit and be still, free from smart phone interruptions.

01/23/2026

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY: USING THE SHIELD PLAN.
Keeping your brain healthy can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and the development of diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi – How to SHIELD the Brain (Part 1):
https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/brainstorm/dr-rudy-tanzi-how-shield-brain-part-1

Dr. Rudy Tanzi – How to SHIELD the Brain (Part 2):
https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/brainstorm/dr-rudy-tanzi-how-shield-brain-part-2

Source: Dr. Rudy Tanzi, Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School.
Director, McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Co-Director, MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital.

Picture Credit: Massachusetts General Hospital, The Genetics and Aging Research Unit.

01/18/2026

A CAUTIONARY NOTE ON WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS.
People tend to regain weight rapidly after stopping weight-loss drugs - and faster than after ending behavioural weight loss programmes.

https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-01-08-new-study-finds-stopping-weight-loss-drugs-linked-faster-regain-ending-diet

Source: 'Weight regain following the cessation of medication for weight management: a systematic review and meta-analysis,'.
The British Medical Journal, University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, January 7, 2026.

People tend to regain weight rapidly after stopping weight-loss drugs - and faster than after ending behavioural weight loss programmes - according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis from researchers in Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, published in The BMJ toda...

01/12/2026

Book Recommendation!

LEARNING TO OVERCOME SELF-HATRED:
Many of us have felt self loathing at some point in our lives — having failed at a job, or lost an important relationship, or despise our looks. For some people their inner thoughts are constant drumbeats of self-criticism and self-loathing.

Author: Dr Blaise Aguirre
Child and adolescent psychiatrist
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

An Interview with Dr Blaise Aguirre:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YQvBSjHOxY

01/12/2026

WHAT MAKES THE GOOD LIFE?
In a maddeningly meaningless world, numbing technologies and tumultuous politics, and with the smartphone always in hand, our lives are crowded, chaotic and noisy. There’s never been a greater need to slow down, tune out and give ourselves permission to seek solitude.

Speaker: Pico Iyer, author 17 works of fiction and nonfiction, centered around movement and stillness and the search for clarity and unity in our accelerating world.

Talk: Living with Fire: Finding Calm in a World of Uncertainty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIx1NukV0BU

Venue: Aspen Ideas Festival, June 2025.

01/04/2026

TAI CHI: A PRACTICE THAT BOOSTS YOUR BALANCE AND TRIGGERS A WHOLE RANGE OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/improve-your-balance-with-tai-chi-this-winter

Source: Harvard Health, November 1, 2025.

Tai chi uses a series of gentle, flowing motions and slow, deep breathing to exercise the body and calm the mind. It’s good for health in many ways, especially for balance, which improves...

01/01/2026

I DREAM OF JENNIE: THE K-POP SENSATION.
Body. Beauty. Brains.

I DREAM OF JENNIE. 💕 Opening 2026 as V158’s Spring Preview cover star: Jennie — photographed by MAR+VIN.

Jennie’s fame didn’t dissolve her enigma. Instead, it gave her new tools to sculpt it. For our latest cover story, the global sensation begins the year—and her birthday month—discussing creative control, self-authorship, and the freedom of always starting again.

Read the cover story: https://vmagazine.com/article/v158-i-dream-of-jennie/

Do you dream of Jennie, too? Pre-order V158 Spring Preview 2026 now at shop.vmagazine.com.