Keeping up with wellness trends can be challenging. Imagine finding yourself seated next to an energy healer at a dinner party—what would you even talk about? Even raw milk is starting to feel outdated.
Don’t stress—we’ve got you covered. Here are the wellness trends everyone’s talking about in 2025 and what you need to know.
### Dopamine Menu
Feeling down? Try creating a “dopamine menu”—a list of mood-boosting activities. The term first emerged in 2020 and has since exploded on social media, with users sharing what they “order” when they need a pick-me-up.
Adrienne Matei suggests thinking of it like a regular menu: “starters” for quick mood lifts, “mains” for more substantial activities, and “sides” to add a little extra joy. Happiness experts shared their go-to menu items, which included giving compliments, relaxing in a favorite park, cuddling a loved one, or even smashing things in a rage room. Whatever works for you!
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### ‘Let Them’ Theory
This year, millions realized they can’t control others—no matter how much they want to. In late 2024, podcaster Mel Robbins released The Let Them Theory, with a simple message: if someone’s behavior bothers you, just let them be.
The book became a sensation, topping bestseller lists and earning praise from Oprah as a “gamechanger.” Some even got “Let Them” tattoos. Critics argued the idea wasn’t new—poet Cassie B. Phillips’ viral 2022 poem Let Them had a similar message—but sometimes the simplest advice is the most powerful. As one therapist put it: “It’s a reminder to step back, let people be themselves, and stop carrying burdens that aren’t yours.”
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### Creatine
Strength training has dominated fitness trends, and with it comes a growing interest in performance-boosting supplements—like creatine.
A favorite among athletes, creatine is a natural compound that fuels short, intense bursts of activity (think sprints or heavy lifts). It’s often sold as a flavorless powder mixed into water or juice (though influencers sometimes take it dry—experts warn this can be a choking hazard).
While research doesn’t fully back claims that creatine directly builds muscle, it may help by boosting workout energy.
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### Deep Plane Facelifts
In May, Kris Jenner sparked internet buzz when she appeared at Lauren Sanchez’s Paris bachelorette party with an unusually smooth, taut face. (Is this the weirdest sentence ever written? Hard to say.)
[More about deep plane facelifts]Online, many people guessed that her youthful look might be from a deep plane facelift—a technique that targets deeper tissue layers than a standard facelift. Searches for the term spiked. (Jenner hasn’t commented on or confirmed any specific procedures.)
Deep plane facelifts are expensive because they’re more complex and tend to last longer, costing anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000. In comparison, a traditional facelift in the U.S. averages around $11,395.
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### Psyllium Husk
Influencers have called psyllium husk “nature’s Ozempic”—a budget-friendly, over-the-counter alternative to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. But Lena Beal, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, says this comparison is “oversimplified and misleading.” Psyllium husk comes from a desert shrub’s seed and is the main ingredient in laxatives like Metamucil. When mixed with water, it’s a good source of soluble fiber, which can help lower “bad” cholesterol, slow digestion, and increase fullness.
If you don’t like psyllium husk (some people dislike its thick, gel-like texture in water), don’t worry. There are plenty of other fiber-rich foods, like fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
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### Fibermaxxing
As the protein craze peaks, some on social media are already shifting focus to the next big nutrition trend: “fibermaxxing”—a catchy term for eating more fiber. One wellness influencer called fiber “super cool,” and research backs this up—a fiber-rich diet can boost heart health and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer. You could try psyllium husk, or simply eat an apple.
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