National Relaxation Day arrives right when summer is at its peak — loud, bright, busy, and full of community energy. It’s a reminder that rest isn’t an afterthought; it’s a health practice. And this year, that message feels especially powerful after experiencing the 2026 Boise Soul Food Festival and seeing how our community embraced both celebration and calm.

August’s National Wellness Month is a reminder that meaningful wellness doesn’t come from trends, supplements, or influencer routines. The strongest foundations of wellbeing are simple, sustainable habits supported by decades of research. These practices improve stress, sleep, hydration, movement, and relationships—five pillars that shape long‑term health.

Platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) has become one of the most widely used regenerative therapies in orthopedic and aesthetic medicine. As clinicians and patients seek non‑pharmacologic, minimally invasive options for joint pain and hair loss, PRP offers a biologically plausible and increasingly well‑studied intervention. Yet, its use remains heterogeneous, and regulatory oversight is often misunderstood. This review summarizes the current evidence, FDA considerations, benefits, risks, and limitations