72 NOVEMBER 2026 | INTHEVUE.COM The information provided in this article is provided for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see in Clean Slate each month, feel free to email me at [email protected]. Please put “VUE reader” in the subject. Source: olivercabell.com Comfort shoes have a reputation, and it usually comes with the words “dad shoe”. Oliver Cabell skips that. The Low 1 is a clean Italian-leather sneaker that looks right with jeans or chinos, hiding a serious orthotic inside. Its C-Sole insole is designed to ease heel pain, plantar fasciitis, and tired arches, with a curved heel cradle, shock-absorbing cushioning, and a roomy toe box. It’s made for anyone who’s on their feet all day and refuses to look like it. It’s available in men’s and women’s sizes, and it’s HSA/FSA eligible. Source: hubermanlab.com/protocols-book Released September 15, 2026, this one is for the biohacking junkie. The Stanford neuroscientist and podcast host distills his research and expert interviews into one 688- page playbook covering sleep, exercise, stress, nutrition, light, focus, and personal growth. Each protocol explains the science, then the how-to, like morning sunlight for better sleep or a breathing pattern to calm stress fast. No more pausing podcasts to take notes. It’s the reference they’ll dog-ear all year. Source: joinladder.com & thesculptsociety.com Not every great gift needs a box. With budgets stretched in this economy, a gym membership can feel like a luxury, and some people simply want a workout that shows them exactly what to do. These apps answer both. Ladder is built for strength, with coach-led programs and video demos for every move. The Sculpt Society takes a Pilates-inspired approach: slow, controlled, low-impact classes from 5 to 50 minutes. Both offer free 7-day trials. (Insider tip: Be sure to check out “The Midlife Program” on The Sculpt Society - designed for those of us in the perimenopause/menopause demographic trying to navigate a rapidly changing body.)