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Welcome back to Wellworthy. Here’s this week’s health and wellness rundown:

• A chemical engineer’s strategy for fighting mold

• Why regaining strength is easier than building it

• New launches from Hyperice x Nike, Garmin, and more

— Let’s go
Ash Read, co-founder, Wellworthy.

Health Stack: Ariana Thacker

Each week, we tap our network of health and fitness experts to offer personal insights and recommendations.

This week: Ariana Thacker, founder and CEO of MoldCo. As a chemical engineer turned venture capitalist, Ariana created MoldCo, a virtual clinic for mold toxicity treatment. 

After battling the condition herself, Ariana’s mission is simple: make clean air and detox protocols more accessible.

Lately, she’s been testing hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IV drips, infrared saunas, and new supplements. But day-to-day, it’s about consistency, morning walks, weekly hot yoga, and regular sauna sessions.

Here’s Ariana to share her Health Stack: 

• SWEATHOUZ: “I go to a local spot weekly to sweat it out in an infrared sauna, typically at 165 F. I like to end my sessions with a cold shower. My skin is always glowing after, and I notice the impact immediately.”

• Eye mask: “I purchased a generic eye mask with padding. I like pitch black darkness when I go to sleep.”

• Air Oasis: This is my favorite air purifier to eliminate mold, bacteria, viruses, odors, and VOCs. I have two just in my living space for extra clean air.”

• Pulsetto: “I use this a few times a month to help me unplug.” 

• Envirobiomics HERTSMI-2: “A quick dust test tells me what mold species are in my environment. I use one when I relocate or spend a few weeks in a new location.” 

On Our Radar 

Interesting stories we spotted this week → 

Record breaker. British ultrarunner Will Goodge just ran across Australia in 34 days, shattering the old record by five days. Powered by Cadence, he averaged 113km/day daily (equivalent to 2.7 marathons) at a 7:30/km pace, finishing at Bondi Beach with a Guinness World Record.

Exercise x vitamin D. A new study found that regular workouts help preserve vitamin D, even without sun. Participants doing four weekly cardio sessions saw only a 15% decline, compared to 25% in non-exercisers. Most importantly, exercise maintained the active form of vitamin D, supporting bone and immune health, in ways supplements alone cannot. 

The protein bar problem. New research reveals many protein bars aren’t as healthy as they claim. Processing proteins into bars reduces their digestibility and nutritional value. Milk proteins drop from 98% digestibility to as low as 73%, while plant proteins fall to just 47%. For better quality, choose bars with milk protein concentrate or whey isolate, and avoid long ingredient lists.

Muscles remember. Muscles maintain "protein memory" of past workouts. New research shows that even after months off, your body retains strength-building adaptations, storing gains in contraction-related proteins while aerobic progress quickly fades. This research explains why rebuilding former strength happens faster than initial gains.

Just Dropped: Nike x Hyperice

Nike x Hyperice launched the Hyperboot, a wearable footwear innovation that combines heat and Normatec dynamic air-compression massage. The high-top design features dual-air bladders delivering sequential compression patterns bonded to heating elements, helping athletes accelerate warm-up and recovery while remaining mobile. Recover here.

More drops perfect for:

• Smart trekking. AllTrails is offering 50% off annual Plus memberships for new users through May 27th. The premium subscription enhances outdoor adventures with offline maps, wrong-turn alerts, real-time overlays, and Live Share location tracking for group hikes. Join now.

• Cold therapy. GoPolar 2.0 transforms how you track cold plunges and sauna sessions with new community challenges, private groups, activity feeds, and Garmin Watch integration. The app lets you monitor resilience growth, log routines, and track streaks all in one place. Check it out here.

• Energy support. Korrect launched its Fuel product, combining ketones and electrolytes for sustained energy without crashes. The versatile formula features their Kor-Flow™ Blend with goBHB® ketones and Metabolyte™ to support optimal cellular energy and promote fat burning over carbs. Available for $64.95 with interest-free installments. Try here.

• Daily balance. Sakara reformulated its best-selling Metabolism Super Powder with advanced plant-based ingredients clinically proven to optimize function. The vegan, non-GMO formula supports weight management, reduces cravings, promotes satiety, and helps balance blood sugar levels without artificial colors or added sugars. Grab yours here.

• Active footwear. while on earth launched its Good Energy Collection, featuring the Citrus and Sorbet Move Trainers. The shoes combine technical performance details with timeless style, designed to support various activities while maintaining versatile aesthetics for everyday wear. Shop now.

• Athletic haircare. Canadian Olympic swimming champion Summer McIntosh partnered with Po Athletic to launch Endless Summer, an all-natural hair care line formulated specifically for athletes. The made-in-Canada shampoo and conditioner feature ChromaVeil™ and caffeine to strengthen and thicken hair exposed to sun, sweat, and chlorine, all in recyclable 100ml aluminum tubes. Shop here.

• Run tech. Garmin unveiled the Forerunner 570 and 970, its newest GPS running and triathlon smartwatches featuring their brightest AMOLED displays yet, built-in speakers with microphones, and Garmin Triathlon Coach training plans. The premium 970 model adds a built-in LED flashlight, running tolerance metrics, and performance features like step speed loss, all backed by Garmin's sports physiologists. Available now here.

• Sustainable fitness. Nike Strength released 'Shadow', a limited-edition colorway for its Grind dumbbell rack featuring a black rubber base speckled with white Nike Grind rubber particles. The fresh design delivers the same durability and performance expected from the sustainable fitness collection that repurposes manufacturing waste. Check them out.

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