While wellness-conscious Istanbulites embrace fitness and nutrition trends, preventive medical screenings remain underutilised compared to Western peers—despite Istanbul's world-class hospital infrastructure.
While Western cities embrace meditation apps and yoga studios, Istanbul is rediscovering ancient practices—and therapists say the blend may be exactly what the city needs.
While international fitness trends focus on high-intensity protocols for older adults, Istanbul's walking culture and hammam tradition offer a quieter, more sustainable path to longevity.
Istanbul's running community has grown beyond niche enthusiasm to become a mainstream movement, with organized groups, dedicated routes, and a shift in how locals approach urban health.
While the world chases superfoods and macro-counting, Istanbul's centuries-old eating patterns already align with what nutritionists now call optimal—but adoption of Western wellness culture is reshaping how locals eat.
Community walkers share how accessible green spaces across the city—from Belgrad Forest to the Bosphorus path—became their unexpected wellness turning point.
From Beyoğlu boutique studios to Acıbadem-backed wellness centres, Istanbul's gym sector is modernising rapidly, yet traditional Turkish fitness culture remains stubbornly rooted in older habits.
As temperatures climb above 30°C for months at a time, hydration experts explain the science behind thirst in our humid climate—and why tea culture may have it right.
As summer heat disrupts rest patterns across the city, sleep medicine specialists on the European and Asian sides explain what diagnostic tools are available and when to seek professional help.
