I’m Ready for My Genetic Closeup

"I paid for some of the upgrades and the first thing that came up after I found out that I was part neanderthal, was this: Identical twin," she said in a video clip, showing off her family tree with a little circle next to her initials. "That has to be a joke, right?"

The Cravings cookbook author, 37, explained to followers that she wrote to the company, texted her doctor and even reached out to her twin, to no avail. Following the life-altering news, Teigen called her father to find out the truth.

"I'm literally saying, 'Dad, hey, did you see me come out of mom's vagina and were there two of me?' Teigen recalled. "He starts laughing, saying 'No, I was there, there are not two of you!' I was like, 'Are you sure you were there?' "

She then made another call to her sister, who gasped after Teigen directly asked if she had an identical twin.

"At this point, I'm making excuses for my whole life. I'm like, 'This is why I'm so codependent, because my twin was ripped away from me! This is why I always felt something missing and this is why I have addition issues,'" Teigen said. "...I'm like, literally, 'Holy f*ck!'"

But Teigen's sister reminded her of a PBS show that she participated in, Finding Your Roots, which features celebrities diving into their ancestral histories. Though Teigen's episode was never finished, she did complete a DNA test and put it under a pseudonym to protect her identity.

As it turns out, Teigen’s identical 23andMe twin was (much to her surprise) herself, as her previous genetic contribution was already registered in the service’s database.

"My identical twin was myself!" Teigen said.

Apps

For starters, there are plenty of free and low-cost apps that help you track your health and wellness:

• Apple's Health app tracks everything from what you eat to your fitness to your period cycle. See how your cholesterol or blood pressure or weight has changed over the years or review your exercise activity for any given day.
• Cronometer Trying keto for a week? Manage calories and carbs with this app.
• Fooducate will track your mood, hunger, and sleep levels and will even send you alerts when you're about to eat something not so healthy.
• Instant Heart Rate measures your heart rate when you place your finger over the camera lens. It works by sensing slight changes in the color of your fingertip that occur with each heartbeat.
• My Fitness Pal makes it easy to track things like diet, sleep, and exercise.

Wearables

Wearables can be more convenient than carrying your phone on your body. Here are some smart devices that can check in on your bod while you work out, sleep, eat, breathe and more:

Oura Ring $299

This titanium ring monitors how your body is doing through all stages of the day. It wraps around your finger, where the pulse is strongest to capture your resting heart rate, body temp and more. You get three daily scores on sleep, activity and readiness and advice for how to improve. Check in with Oura's Moment feature for a guided meditation or mindful breathing sesh.

It's one of Brit's faves: "This is by far the most accurate and fashionable sleep tracker I've ever used. It predicts what my energy will be like each day and even whether I should work out or not!" Now get $30 off until May 15 by linking here.

Chilipad Sleep System $499

Score amazing naps with this temperature-controlled/game-changing sleep system. The pad uses water-based heating and cooling to give you the perfect temperature for much-needed deep sleep.

It's another Brit favorite: "Trust me when I *legitimately* say that this thing falls into my top three favorite products of ALL TIME. It has changed my life and saved my marriage. For real!"

Nutrisense $175 and up

This continuous glucose monitor goes right on your arm to report your sugar levels throughout a two-week period and the app connects you with nutritionists who can help you along your journey. Submit your health questionnaire to see if you qualify.

Fitbit Flex $120

This Fitbit tracks your steps, distance, calories burned, active/nonactive minutes while sending you reminders to get moving. It tracks your sleep too: how long and how well you sleep so you're inspired to make better bedtime habits.

Biostrap Total Health Set $250
This wristband and "shoepod" tracks your heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate and sleep, plus gives you detailed information about your workouts. You can even create your own library of custom workouts.

Body Scans and Tests

Genetic testing, whole body MRIs and 3D scanning are just some of the innovations that go beyond your annual physical:

23andMe $199

This home-based saliva testing kit is all you need to get the deets on your DNA. Simply spit in a tube and in a few weeks you'll get reports letting you know about your likelihood for certain health conditions. According to the company, 76 percent reported making healthier choices after using the product.

Vo2 Max up to $250, depending on provider

VO2 max tests the amount of oxygen you use during your workouts, which is known to be the best indicator of how fit you are, how fast your metabolism is and your overall cardiovascular fitness. You'll find this test at some gyms and holistic health clinics (Google VO2 max testing near me). How does it work? You'll wear a mask and heart rate monitor hooked up to a treadmill or stationary bike that collects and measures the volume of oxygen you inhale and exhale.

DEXA Scan $75 for initial assessment, $50 for subsequent

A DEXA scan is a diagnostic test similar to an X-ray that your doc can use to measure your bone density and whether you're at higher risk for fractures (it's often used to diagnose osteoporosis). But it also can measure your lean muscle mass and body composition to help inform your workouts. Research from the University of Oxfordshows that butt, hip, and thigh fat is healthy and can actually lower your risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes while extra weight around your waist can lead to obesity, which means it can be good to know where your fat sits in your body.

Fit3D Proscanner Cost varies by location

In just 40 seconds, this 3D body scanner will capture your body's circumference measurements, body composition, posture analysis, Body Shape Rating (BSR), Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and shows you how you compare health-wise against others of your gender and age. You can find 3D body scanners like Fit3D mainly in gyms, health clubs, and fitness studios.

Q.bio $3495/membership

This "physical of the future" makes it easier to pick up on signs of disease at the earliest stages. Membership is steep at the early adopter stage but includes a whole body MRI, genetic analysis, biochem analysis of your blood, saliva, urine and vitals and a super-detailed but easy-to-understand readout and review of all your body's organs: your heart, brain, uterus… The non-invasive scan can detect changes linked to common cancers, cardiac, neurodegenerative, metabolic diseases and more.

What are your favorite ways to track your health these days? Share with us @BritandCo!

Trader Joe’s Night Cream is a brand-new addition to their collection of skincare goodies. In fact, it’s so new that it’s not listed on their website quite yet. Despite its newcomer status, tons of shoppers are already buzzing about the Trader Joe’s Night Cream.

One TJ’s fan on Reddit surfaced the new find on the r/TraderJoe’s subreddit, and skincare lovers were super quick to chime in.

Per the post, the Trader Joe’s Night Cream is formulated with Irish sea moss extract, a fermented mushroom complex, ceramides, and sodium hyaluronate. It’s also unscented, which can be super beneficial for sensitive skin in need of moisture.

The TJ’s fan that found the night cream on shelves reported that it is “very thick but dry at the same time. I really had to work it into the skin,” they said. “Very odd consistency.”

Another shopper that tried the Trader Joe’s Night Cream weighed in on their experience:

“Using it sparingly since I’m quite pregnant and don’t want to mess with sensitive skin but so far it’s quite nice!” they said. “Thick but not greasy in the slightest. I still feel it on my skin when I rinse my face in the AM which means it held up overnight in my dry altitude climate.”

Several more users compared this new TJ’s formula to other products on the market, mentioning Asian beauty and even retinol for its anti-aging benefits.

“It’s interesting to see all the fermented ingredients in this!” one person commented. “I know that they have been very popular in Asian skincare for years, but I don’t see it that often in the States. I’m excited to try this! Thanks for sharing, I’m going to be on the lookout now.”

“Based on the ingredients list, I suspect this might be a Korean product,” another TJ’s shopper agreed.

“Irish Sea Moss is considered an excellent retinol alternative so if it agrees with one’s skin, not a bad option for those who can’t tolerate or don’t want harsh actives,” one more skincare fan noted.

One Redditor confirmed that a single 2-ounce jar of the Trader Joe’s Night Cream cost just $9. Similar moisturizers that leverage sea moss in their formulas (like Wildling’s Moonbounce 2% Bioretinol Irish Sea Moss Plumping Moisturizer and MARA's SeaDream Algae Crème) average around $73, which is insane.

This TJ’s find could be a great way to try out the sea moss skincare wave without shelling out a fortune! Per episode 87 of The Inside Trader Joe's Podcast, it’s certifiably “high-quality” and “incredibly functional.”