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World Mental Health Day 2026: Last Call for Gifts That Matter
The window for shipping physical goods is closed, but your chance to offer meaningful support is wide open. Here are the digital gifts and experiences you can still secure.
Codex editorial · 06/10/2026
Codex Desk-Side: What We're Vetting Right Now – October 2026
From AI-driven recovery tech to studios that redefine 'chill,' here’s a look under the hood at the products and people on the Codex longlist.
Codex editorial · 03/10/2026
What We're Testing at Codex: September 2026
An inside look at the products, studios, and coaching methodologies we're currently vetting, from smart textiles to the emerging discipline of attentional fitness.
Codex editorial · 27/09/2026
Codex Desk-Side: What We're Vetting in Autumn 2026
From neuro-tech headbands to C-suite performance coaches, an inside look at the rigorous testing and curation process behind the Codex marketplace.
Codex editorial · 21/09/2026
What We're Testing at Codex: September 2026
A look inside the Codex vetting process, where we separate the genuinely useful from the merely new in the world of wellness products, studios, and coaching.
Codex editorial · 18/09/2026
What We’re Testing at Codex — September 2026
An inside look at the products, studios, and coaching methods the Codex team is currently vetting, from haptic rings to variable-intensity training.
Codex editorial · 12/09/2026
World Mental Health Day 2026: The Wellness Shopping Playbook
How to navigate the commercial side of October 10th with intention, from B2B gifting to finding a coach that actually fits.
Codex editorial · 11/09/2026
What We're Testing at Codex — September 2026
A look inside the Codex vetting process, from next-gen wearables and minimalist gyms to the future of AI-assisted coaching.
Codex editorial · 09/09/2026
What We're Testing at Codex — August 2026
From AI-driven studios to real-time lactate monitors, a look inside the products, services, and methodologies currently under review at Codex.
Codex editorial · 31/08/2026
Back to School Reset 2026: The Last Call
The shipping window has closed, but your chance for a seasonal reset hasn't. Here are the best last-minute digital and in-person wellness options.
Codex editorial · 28/08/2026
The Codex Wellness Edit: August 23, 2026
This week, a controversial AI coach launch and the rise of analog retreats signal a major rift in the future of self-care and optimization.
Codex editorial · 23/08/2026
Desk-Side: What the Codex Team Is Vetting — August 2026
An inside look at the coaches, studios, and products on our radar, from AI-driven recovery mats to the next wave of metabolic coaching.
Codex editorial · 19/08/2026
Codex Desk-Side: What We're Vetting for August 2026
From next-gen wearables and transparent supplements to niche studios, a look under the hood at the products and people we're currently testing at Codex.
Codex editorial · 16/08/2026
Codex Reads: The End of 10,000 Steps? | 09 August 2026
This week, we're dissecting the science behind daily step counts, the ethics of influencer culture, the ROI of corporate wellness, and the uncomfortable truth about AI coaching.
Codex editorial · 09/08/2026
What We're Testing at Codex — August 2026
An inside look at the coaches, studios, and gear passing through our vetting process, from AI-driven recovery mats to the rise of 'slow-strength' studios.
Codex editorial · 07/08/2026
Codex Desk-Side: What We're Vetting in August 2026
An inside look at the coaches, products, and studios on our radar, from biosensing patches to studios that train your brain as hard as your body.
Codex editorial · 04/08/2026
What We’re Testing at Codex: August 2026
An inside look at the Codex vetting process. This month: a coach for your financial anxiety, audio-led run clubs, and an air purifier that creates 'airscapes'.
Codex editorial · 01/08/2026