To your health
Wednesday, Oct. 21 — It’s finally cozy season, y’all! What better way to stay warm and stylish than with our Rough Draft LOCAL hoodie? Become a member to snag yours ASAP.
While I love cold weather, my knuckles are already starting to crack from the dry air. In this week’s newsletter, I’m sharing fall skincare tips from local pros and a new facial at Aviary Beauty + Wellness that’s well suited to this transitional weather.
Here’s some more notable health and wellness news:
La Roche-Posay (one of my go-to brands) and Neutrogena began rolling out U.S. sunscreens with bemotrizinol, a filter Korean brands have used for years. It’s the FDA’s first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years.
💉 Flu season is ramping up early this year. The CDC recommends an annual flu shot for eligible individuals ages 6 months and older.
🧖🏼♀️ Natural Body Spa + Med Spa is now Viva Day Spa + Med Spa. The flagship Morningside Village location will undergo a full renovation and reopen as Viva in January 2027.
⌚ Lume Health just unveiled the first wearable to continuously track hormones.
🏢 Tomorrow, the Arthritis Foundation will debut its recently renovated national headquarters, including a new media production studio.
🩺 Open enrollment for Georgia’s health care marketplace begins Nov. 1, with the average monthly premium expected to rise to more than $900 per month.
Be well!
✨ Laura
🧠 She is not disruptive, so nobody has ever mentioned it. ADHD is easy to miss in kids who are quiet and compliant. October is ADHD Awareness Month. Intown Psychology, Midtown. SPONSOR MESSAGE
Atlanta Dermatologists Talk Cold-Weather Skincare
🍃 As outdoor temperatures transition from sticky and sweltering to dry and cold, Atlanta dermatologists and estheticians recommend adjusting skincare routines to match the weather.
Board-certified dermatologist Joanne Jacob, M.D., said her patients often experience tighter, flakier, and itchier skin in the cooler months. She and another Atlanta expert recommend following a few fall skincare tips to protect the face and body from dry, cold weather this season.
🪄 Read my story for more expert advice.
Some kids pull their hair. Some pick at their skin. Most have never told anyone
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Work on The Stitch Set to Begin in 2027
🪡 Work on The Stitch, the park that will cap a section of the Downtown Connector, is set to begin in 2027, with more funding still being sought to complete the ambitious project.
New renderings for The Stitch were recently unveiled, showcasing an indoor-outdoor “Gateway Pavilion” along Peachtree Street, cafe space, and green spaces.
The Stitch is estimated to cost $713 million and would add roughly 17 acres along a three-quarter-mile stretch of the Downtown Connector. Jack Cebe, president and CEO of Atlanta Downtown Stitch Inc., said phase one will cost around $200 million.
🔎Find out more about the project here.
New GLP-1 Copay Price Study
💊 A study published in JAMA Health Forum tracked 8,914 insured patients for more than a year and a half and found that three out of four stopped taking their GLP-1 within a year of filling their first prescription, even at the lowest cost tier. Researchers also saw a significant drop-off in adherence once copays reached about $75.
When monthly out-of-pocket costs exceeded this amount, nonadherence rose to more than 80%, said study author Eunhae Shin, an assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of Georgia.
The study suggests that, against the background of already low adherence, higher out-of-pocket costs are associated with an additional decline.
The Short List
🧼 As Atlanta experts shared in today’s feature, gentle exfoliation is key to maintaining a healthy skin barrier. For my face, I really like Revision Skincare’s Pumpkin Enzyme Mask. For showers, Nécessaire’s The Body Exfoliator is a great gender-neutral body wash (try the refreshing eucalyptus scent, or opt for the fragrance-free version).
🔋 Nutrition and hydration methods have come a long way since I started running marathons nearly 20 years ago. The latest innovation: a drinkable lactate gel used by Tadej Pogačar and other professional cyclists.
“You Can See Everything,” the documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, opened to $15 million last weekend, the biggest debut for a non-concert documentary since Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 9/11” in 2004. Read Sammie Purcell’s review here.
🚪 “How was your day?” “Fine.” That is not your kid shutting you out. Being asked costs more at that age than it looks. Intown Psychology, Midtown. SPONSOR MESSAGE
Book It
🧖🏼♀️ Last week, I tried the new Rescue Spa Reset by Danucera at Aviary Beauty + Wellness in Summerhill. I was long overdue for a facial. This one, developed by celebrated esthetician and Danucera founder Danuta Mieloch, was perfect for my dry, mature-ish skin.
👀 Check out my experience in the latest Rough Cut on our Instagram page.
The Rundown
🏀 Didn’t score WNBA finals tickets? Jolene Jolene is hosting Atlanta Dream watch parties for all the WNBA Finals games, including tonight at 8 p.m.
Check out a book launch and author talk with Allison Hill (“Your Job Won’t Love You Back”) Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at The Lola.
Support one of my favorite organizations, Girls on the Run Georgia, by attending the Sneaker Soirée, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Park Tavern.
🥗 Learn how healthy eating supports brain health at an AARP nutrition education seminar Oct. 23 at noon at Open Hand Atlanta.
🐶 Don’t miss an Atlanta Halloween tradition, Spooky Pooch 5K, Oct. 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Grant Park. The event benefits LifeLine Animal Project.
💪🏽 Join a free, all-levels pop-up Pilates class Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. at Coan Park, across the street from Sati’s future Pilates studio.
💻 Save the date for a free menopause webinar with Midlife Wellness Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
