Erin Magner, Author at Well+Good

Good Looks

Beauty redditors are taking sustainability seriously—and the industry is listening

It's not just the clean beauty crowd that's calling for eco-friendly solutions.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Here’s what kind of soulful Pisces you are, according to your moon sign

Not all twin fish are identical.

by Erin Magner

Good Sweat

Thermal wellness is about to become the next must-know metric

Heat and cold: So hot right now.

by Erin Magner

Good Food

The key to enjoying a plant-based diet is embracing food inclusion, not restriction

Seven expert tips for being more adventurous in the produce aisle.

by Erin Magner

Good Travel

I stuck to a 9:30 p.m. bedtime on vacation—here’s the Ayurvedic reason I’m continuing the habit at home

It has to do with optimizing your body clock.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Thousands of Americans are stuck in toxic jobs and marriages just to keep their health insurance

It's wrong. Is "Medicare for All" the solution?

by Erin Magner

Good Looks

Your skin doesn’t grow in a flower pot, so what does ‘all-natural’ mean for you?

Let's reframe this problematic phrase, shall we?

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

4 factors that determine whether you actually get the pay raise you asked for

It's not all about your job performance.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Credit cards can actually be great for your financial wellness—if you use them responsibly

They can even help you get an apartment or a job.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Here’s what kind of rebellious Aquarius you are, according to your moon sign

As if these water-bearers weren't multi-layered enough, right?

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Here’s where the 6 leading democratic candidates stand on healthcare

Consider this your cheat sheet for the primary elections.

by Erin Magner

Good Looks

I’ve tried it all, and this is the only tool that releases my neck and jaw tension

Resting chill-girl face is just a few massages away.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Exactly how to adjust your budget after getting a raise to avoid ‘lifestyle creep’

Getting a pay bump shouldn't compromise your financial health—but it can.

by Erin Magner

Good Looks

When you buy a super-expensive beauty product, this is what you’re paying for

Ingredients are just one small part of the price tag.

by Erin Magner

Good Food

Is the keto diet on the way out?

A growing number of experts continue to question its so-called benefits.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

8 podcasts that’ll level up your financial health in 2020

"My Favorite Murder" can wait.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

4 journal prompts to ring in the new decade—none of which involve resolutions

Because resolutions tend to focus on what you’re *not.*

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Prone to PMS or period cramps? CBD wants to help

Brands are betting big on reproductive health-supportive solutions.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Smartphones are introducing tech that makes the world more accessible for people with disabilities

A big win for the one in four Americans living with a disability.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

The weirdest wellness things we tried this year (and the verdicts)

From sleep robots to horse yoga, 2019 was a wild one.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Here’s what kind of ambitious Capricorn you are, according to your moon sign

Is your Capricorn moon sign more of a patient and grounded Taurus or a deep-feeling Scorpio?

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Only 24 percent of people who need fertility treatment can access it. Gina Bartasi wants to change that

Meet the woman behind the fertility startup Kindbody.

by Erin Magner

Good Food

Given everything we learned about food this year, here’s how we’ll be eating in 2020

A lot more plants, for starters.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

9 controversies and scandals that changed the trajectory of wellness in 2019

This year certainly wasn't short on drama.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

In the future, office design plans will prioritize employee wellness

For starters, open-seating plans will be less awful.

by Erin Magner

Good Looks

The best thing I ever bought for my skin, you ask? These $9 ice pop molds

No, I didn't buy them to make collagen popsicles.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Step aside, CBD—another crowd of cannabinoids is ready for its moment in the spotlight

Get ready to add CBC, CBG, CBN, and more to your wellness alphabet.

by Erin Magner

Good Looks

Aloe vera is so good for hair that it has 75 actives ready to shine up your strands

It can do more than just soothe a sunburn.

by Erin Magner

Good Travel

How all travel became wellness travel in the past decade

"This is one of the fastest-growing travel categories in the world, if not the fastest."

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Woo-woo wellness has gone mainstream and it looks like it’s here to stay

What did we do before discovering Reiki and rose quartz?

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Get to know your zodiac sign on a whole new level using astrological houses

Your skills will rival CoStar's in no time.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Here’s what kind of adventure-seeking Sagittarius you are, according to your moon sign

Not all of these fire signs bring an equal amount of heat.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

The 1 crystal you need for each and every phase of dating and relationships

From swiping right to breaking up.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

The HPV vaccine is safe. Why do health experts still have to remind us of that fact?

It turns out there are a few good reasons.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Salary transparency is key to the future of workplace wellness

"We want to do this for the next generation of women. They’re counting on us."

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

I went to a toe reader to get insight about my life path—and the results were totally on point

This little piggie means abundance...

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

With CBD burgers and sparkling water on the menu, we have to ask: Has CBD jumped the shark?

It's in everything from clothes to cosmetics—but the benefits of these products are debatable.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Has burnout culture made you addicted to ambition and busyness?

We're conflating calmness and complacency, but enjoying a slow week at work does not make you lazy.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

I tried a heart-opening ancient cacao ceremony and learned an unexpected lesson about love

This isn't your usual hot chocolate.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Changing your mind is especially hard when you’re forced to disagree with yourself

Consider this the permission you need.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Here’s what kind of magnetic Scorpio you are, according to your moon sign

Not *everyone* born under this sign is super intense.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

A spiritual guide’s 3-step hack to help you hear what your intuition is really telling you

It's about getting out of your head and feeling into your body.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

How to deal when you experience less-than-chill feelings in yoga class

"Why am I suddenly, so unexpectedly, emotional?"

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Experts unpack all the difficult decisions breast cancer survivors must make when getting reconstructive surgery

"No matter what, patients should be prepared for something that is different from how it was before."

by Erin Magner

Good Food

The 4 foods you should avoid for better gut health, according to a top dietitian

Plus, five ingredients to stock up on instead.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Blue-light blocking glasses: Workday eye saver or wellness scam?

Experts get real about these specs.

by Erin Magner

Good Looks

It’s (faux) leather weather! 10 chic ways to incorporate the look into your athleisure wardrobe

Unlike Ross from Friends, you can totally wear them when you sweat.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Real question: Is it possible to have unadulterated fun as an adult?

Because, really, I'm confused.

by Erin Magner

Good Food

The next frontier of GMOs: fighting climate change?

Some scientists say yes—but there are also a few downsides.

by Erin Magner

Good Advice

Can carbon offsets really erase your environmental footprint with the swipe of a credit card?

Scam or sustainable?

by Erin Magner

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Erin's Stories

Beauty redditors are taking sustainability seriously—and the industry is listening

Here’s what kind of soulful Pisces you are, according to your moon sign

Thermal wellness is about to become the next must-know metric

The key to enjoying a plant-based diet is embracing food inclusion, not restriction

I stuck to a 9:30 p.m. bedtime on vacation—here’s the Ayurvedic reason I’m continuing the habit at home

Thousands of Americans are stuck in toxic jobs and marriages just to keep their health insurance

Your skin doesn’t grow in a flower pot, so what does ‘all-natural’ mean for you?

4 factors that determine whether you actually get the pay raise you asked for

Credit cards can actually be great for your financial wellness—if you use them responsibly

Here’s what kind of rebellious Aquarius you are, according to your moon sign

Here’s where the 6 leading democratic candidates stand on healthcare

I’ve tried it all, and this is the only tool that releases my neck and jaw tension

Exactly how to adjust your budget after getting a raise to avoid ‘lifestyle creep’

When you buy a super-expensive beauty product, this is what you’re paying for

Is the keto diet on the way out?

8 podcasts that’ll level up your financial health in 2020

4 journal prompts to ring in the new decade—none of which involve resolutions

Prone to PMS or period cramps? CBD wants to help

Smartphones are introducing tech that makes the world more accessible for people with disabilities

The weirdest wellness things we tried this year (and the verdicts)

Here’s what kind of ambitious Capricorn you are, according to your moon sign

Only 24 percent of people who need fertility treatment can access it. Gina Bartasi wants to change that

Given everything we learned about food this year, here’s how we’ll be eating in 2020

9 controversies and scandals that changed the trajectory of wellness in 2019

In the future, office design plans will prioritize employee wellness

The best thing I ever bought for my skin, you ask? These $9 ice pop molds

Step aside, CBD—another crowd of cannabinoids is ready for its moment in the spotlight

Aloe vera is so good for hair that it has 75 actives ready to shine up your strands

How all travel became wellness travel in the past decade

Woo-woo wellness has gone mainstream and it looks like it’s here to stay

Get to know your zodiac sign on a whole new level using astrological houses

Here’s what kind of adventure-seeking Sagittarius you are, according to your moon sign

The 1 crystal you need for each and every phase of dating and relationships

The HPV vaccine is safe. Why do health experts still have to remind us of that fact?

Salary transparency is key to the future of workplace wellness

I went to a toe reader to get insight about my life path—and the results were totally on point

With CBD burgers and sparkling water on the menu, we have to ask: Has CBD jumped the shark?

Has burnout culture made you addicted to ambition and busyness?

I tried a heart-opening ancient cacao ceremony and learned an unexpected lesson about love

Changing your mind is especially hard when you’re forced to disagree with yourself

Here’s what kind of magnetic Scorpio you are, according to your moon sign

A spiritual guide’s 3-step hack to help you hear what your intuition is really telling you

How to deal when you experience less-than-chill feelings in yoga class

Experts unpack all the difficult decisions breast cancer survivors must make when getting reconstructive surgery

The 4 foods you should avoid for better gut health, according to a top dietitian

Blue-light blocking glasses: Workday eye saver or wellness scam?

It’s (faux) leather weather! 10 chic ways to incorporate the look into your athleisure wardrobe

Real question: Is it possible to have unadulterated fun as an adult?

The next frontier of GMOs: fighting climate change?

Can carbon offsets really erase your environmental footprint with the swipe of a credit card?