Wellness

How Small Habits Shape a Longer, Healthier Life

How Small Habits Shape a Longer, Healthier Life

Longevity has become a buzzword in modern health circles, dominating everything from podcasts to TikTok feeds. The fascination points to a simple desire to live well and live well  longer. That instinct drives global public-health conversations around “healthy aging” and helps explain why societies across history developed practices to extend vitality. Physicians and sociologists measure this not only by age but by “quality-of-life years,” the span in which we move comfortably, think clearly, stay engaged, and enjoy the people around us.

The Coachella Valley’s Top Dentists of 2025

The Coachella Valley’s Top Dentists of 2025

Regular dental checkups don’t  just keep your teeth clean. They can help to detect or even prevent conditions linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cognitive decline. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of American adults...

Events, Tickets, Specials, and Good Reads

Wake Up With the Desert

Each morning, Palm Springs Life curates good reads and insider recommendations of the best things to do across Greater Palm Springs. Get The Daily Guide for fresh ideas, local flavor, and a daily dose of inspiration that’s actually worth reading.


Agim Salon Brings Decades of Style to El Paseo

Agim Salon Brings Decades of Style to El Paseo

Inside Agim Salon, tucked into The Gardens on El Paseo, the energy is dynamic. The salon is elegant without being stuffy, relaxed but undeniably refined, with a mix of European flair, Hollywood polish, and a rock ’n’ roll edge that’s become owner Agim Rakipi’s...

7 Coachella Valley Spas That Will Melt Your Worries Away

7 Coachella Valley Spas That Will Melt Your Worries Away

Each year, Palm Springs Life invites readers to vote for their favorite businesses, experiences, and attractions across Greater Palm Springs in our city-by-city Best of the Best competition. Below, you’ll find this year’s winners for Best Spas. Explore the full list...

Where to Find Cancer Support in the Coachella Valley

Where to Find Cancer Support in the Coachella Valley

In the chromatic scale, cancer is somewhere under the rainbow. “Beige chemo suites, pale skin, somber hearts. We see you, cancer, you’re ugly,” Shay Moraga wrote while chronicling her journey through breast cancer. “You’ve clouded our minds, bodies, and souls for long...

MD² Brings Personalized Medicine to the Coachella Valley

MD² Brings Personalized Medicine to the Coachella Valley

MD² (“MD squared”), the pioneer of concierge medicine, has expanded to Indian Wells, bringing its nationally recognized model of care to the Coachella Valley. This is healthcare without compromise: 24/7 access to a world-class physician, personalized medical guidance,...

How to Protect Your Skin Barrier From Sun, Wind, Dry Air

How to Protect Your Skin Barrier From Sun, Wind, Dry Air

Your skin is a living and breathing organ that also acts as your body’s first defense against the elements. The uppermost layer of your skin, aka the skin barrier, contains a complex network of neurons that provide constant communication to the central nervous system...

Can You Smell Rain Coming? Here’s the Science

Can You Smell Rain Coming? Here’s the Science

How can smell predict the future? Some people seem to know when a storm is coming even before clouds gather and rain falls — they literally can smell it. You’ve probably caught a whiff of the earthy scent known as “petrichor.” It’s common where rain falls on dry soil,...

The Science-Backed Benefits of Massage and Acupuncture

The Science-Backed Benefits of Massage and Acupuncture

If the bustle of modern life overwhelms or wears you down, restorative touch through modalities like massage or acupuncture can help to reset. Acupuncture uses needles along your body’s meridian pathways to balance energy flow, improve circulation, and relieve...

How to Treat Chronic Pain Naturally

How to Treat Chronic Pain Naturally

Anyone who suffers from chronic pain knows the toll it can take. Yet in a culture drawn to instant solutions, many patients never address the root cause of their discomfort. Instead, they seek quick fixes — medications or injections that provide fast, temporary...