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No, You Should Not Swap Mouthwash for Olive Oil
December 09, 2023
No, You Should Not Swap Mouthwash for Olive Oil
In today’s edition of "Can You Trust This TikTok Trend," we’re diving into oral health…
By Ashley Broadwater
An 81-Year-Old Trainer’s 5 Moves To Practice for Getting up and Down From the Floor This Holiday Season
December 09, 2023
An 81-Year-Old Trainer’s 5 Moves To Practice for Getting up and Down From the Floor This Holiday Season
If you count kiddos among the members of your family, spending time with that family…
By Rachel Kraus
Is It True That if You’re Thirsty, You’ve Already Waited Too Long To Drink Water?
December 06, 2023
Is It True That if You’re Thirsty, You’ve Already Waited Too Long To Drink Water?
Have you ever wondered if your thirst is a guaranteed sign that you waited too…
By Michele Ross
Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Fitness Gets Smarter, For Real
December 05, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Fitness Gets Smarter, For Real
This is the author Advances in AI mean apps, hardware, and biohacking companies will deliver…
By Rachel Kraus
Our Everyday Gear Can Now Perform Medical Tests from Home
December 05, 2023
Our Everyday Gear Can Now Perform Medical Tests from Home
This is the author Just about anything worn on the body is getting a “smart,”…
By Jennifer Heimlich
The Type of Protein You Eat—And How Much—Majorly Impacts Your Gut Health. Here's How
December 01, 2023
The Type of Protein You Eat—And How Much—Majorly Impacts Your Gut Health. Here's How
Even casual partakers in the realm of wellness likely know that probiotics, prebiotics, and fermented…
By Michele Ross
If You Only Do 5 Exercises, a Physical Therapist Says These Are the Most Effective for Keeping You Pain-Free
November 30, 2023
If You Only Do 5 Exercises, a Physical Therapist Says These Are the Most Effective for Keeping You Pain-Free
If the time or energy you have to move your body is limited—or maybe you’re…
By Rachel Kraus
Here’s What Your Hips Are Trying To Tell You When They Pop During a Workout
November 26, 2023
Here’s What Your Hips Are Trying To Tell You When They Pop During a Workout
If you’ve ever been in the middle of a workout and noticed that your hips…
By Marissa DeSantis
‘As a 64-Year-Old-Trainer, These Are the 4 Things I Would Never Do at the Gym Anymore’
November 26, 2023
‘As a 64-Year-Old-Trainer, These Are the 4 Things I Would Never Do at the Gym Anymore’
Over the past 30 years, Liz Fichtner has been a Tae Kwon Do competitor, a…
By Rachel Kraus
Feel-Good, Low-Effort 'Zone 2' Cardio Workouts Offer Major Longevity Benefits
November 25, 2023
Feel-Good, Low-Effort 'Zone 2' Cardio Workouts Offer Major Longevity Benefits
We’ve all been at the gym and seen Billy. Billy is doing the most. He…
By Ali Finney
Living Seasonally Is a Great Way To Reap Longevity Benefits Year-Round
November 24, 2023
Living Seasonally Is a Great Way To Reap Longevity Benefits Year-Round
When we think about what’s important for our longevity, there’s a specific set of life…
By Helen Carefoot
This Juice Shot Packs as Much Gut- and Brain-Boosting Sulforaphane as 10 Pounds of Broccoli
November 24, 2023
This Juice Shot Packs as Much Gut- and Brain-Boosting Sulforaphane as 10 Pounds of Broccoli
Sulforaphane isn’t exactly a household name, but it very well should be given a robust…
By Michele Ross
Another Reason To Be Thankful: Gratitude Can Seriously Boost Your Heart Health, According to Science
November 23, 2023
Another Reason To Be Thankful: Gratitude Can Seriously Boost Your Heart Health, According to Science
Let’s be honest: Between work, family, and social commitments, we don’t always remember to take…
By Anne-Marie Williams
This Portable Infrared Sauna Is the Peloton of Recovery Tools—Here’s Why a Physical Therapist Recommends Investing In One
November 22, 2023
This Portable Infrared Sauna Is the Peloton of Recovery Tools—Here’s Why a Physical Therapist Recommends Investing In One
Once a luxury reserved for the nicest spas and gyms, you might've noticed infrared saunas…
By Well+Good Editors
Shake the Holiday Stress Away With This Soothing At-Home Sauna Blanket That's Deeply Discounted for Black Friday
November 22, 2023
Shake the Holiday Stress Away With This Soothing At-Home Sauna Blanket That's Deeply Discounted for Black Friday
While the therapeutic benefits of a sauna sweat sesh speak for themselves—stress relief, detoxification, and a…
By Jenn Sinrich
A 103-Year-Old Holistic Medicine Specialist Shares the '5 Ls' of Her 10-Year Longevity Plan
November 22, 2023
A 103-Year-Old Holistic Medicine Specialist Shares the '5 Ls' of Her 10-Year Longevity Plan
When you think of boosting your longevity, what comes to mind may be getting enough…
By Helen Carefoot
How Hormone Changes During Your Menstrual Cycle and Throughout Life Can Affect Your Risk of Migraine Attacks
November 22, 2023
How Hormone Changes During Your Menstrual Cycle and Throughout Life Can Affect Your Risk of Migraine Attacks
Hormones are often portrayed in a lighthearted (if occasionally derogatory) manner. They’re positioned as the…
By Laura Onstot
When You’re Exercising While Pregnant, 'Listening to Your Body' Isn’t Always Enough
November 22, 2023
When You’re Exercising While Pregnant, 'Listening to Your Body' Isn’t Always Enough
The language of exercise changes when you become pregnant. The exhortations most of us have…
By Rachel Kraus
Um, Why Are My Nipples So Itchy Right Now? What To Know About Nipple Eczema
November 21, 2023
Um, Why Are My Nipples So Itchy Right Now? What To Know About Nipple Eczema
It’s practically a given that random parts of your body are going to itch somewhere,…
By Korin Miller
How the ‘French Approach’ to Health Changed My Wellness Routine and Lowered My Stress Levels
November 20, 2023
How the ‘French Approach’ to Health Changed My Wellness Routine and Lowered My Stress Levels
It’s easy for Americans to romanticize life abroad… whisking away to a foreign locale and…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
‘I Travel 11 Weeks a Year as a Ballet Dancer, and This Is How I Avoid Inflammation and Stiff Muscles on Long Flights’
November 19, 2023
‘I Travel 11 Weeks a Year as a Ballet Dancer, and This Is How I Avoid Inflammation and Stiff Muscles on Long Flights’
Dancers are certainly used to dealing with aches and pains, but even professionals like Betsy…
By Marissa DeSantis
Your Gut and Hydration Levels Take a Major Hit at High Elevations—Here’s What You Can Do To Get Ahead of It
November 19, 2023
Your Gut and Hydration Levels Take a Major Hit at High Elevations—Here’s What You Can Do To Get Ahead of It
Have plans to get elevated this holiday season? No, I’m not talking about recreational partaking,…
By Michele Ross
Hot Girl Hikes Are the New Hot Girl Walks—And They’re Even Better for Your Heart, Balance, and Mental Health
November 18, 2023
Hot Girl Hikes Are the New Hot Girl Walks—And They’re Even Better for Your Heart, Balance, and Mental Health
When I moved to Denver in July, I was so eager to hit the trails…
By Jessica Giles
How the World Water Crisis Disproportionately Impacts Women
November 16, 2023
How the World Water Crisis Disproportionately Impacts Women
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and Guam, lies the…
By Hannah Singleton
Here’s How To Tell Whether It’s Psoriasis or Eczema Causing Your Dry, Itchy Skin
November 16, 2023
Here’s How To Tell Whether It’s Psoriasis or Eczema Causing Your Dry, Itchy Skin
Dealing with dry, itchy skin is uncomfortable at best and it can even mess with…
By Korin Miller
What Does It Mean if Taking Slow, Deep Breaths Feels Ridiculously Hard?
November 15, 2023
What Does It Mean if Taking Slow, Deep Breaths Feels Ridiculously Hard?
You’ve been breathing your whole life, so it should be easy to just “take a…
By Helen Hope
Experiencing Psoriasis Pain? Here’s What Doctors Want You To Know
November 14, 2023
Experiencing Psoriasis Pain? Here’s What Doctors Want You To Know
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes skin cells to multiply too fast, leaving…
By Korin Miller
As a Former Olympian, I Focused on Health in the Present—But My Dad’s Experience With Kidney Disease Has Shown Me the Importance of Discussing Family Health History
November 14, 2023
As a Former Olympian, I Focused on Health in the Present—But My Dad’s Experience With Kidney Disease Has Shown Me the Importance of Discussing Family Health History
To say my family is important to me would be an understatement. They've always been…
By Well+Good Editors
What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You if Your Period Lasts Longer Than 7 Days
November 13, 2023
What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You if Your Period Lasts Longer Than 7 Days
Even one day of having your period can feel like plenty long enough, especially if…
By Mara Santilli
Doing These 6 Pelvic Floor Exercises After Giving Birth Can Help Prevent Leaking, Prolapse, and Pain
November 12, 2023
Doing These 6 Pelvic Floor Exercises After Giving Birth Can Help Prevent Leaking, Prolapse, and Pain
A lot can happen to your body during pregnancy. You may begin to swell in…
By Lauryn Higgins
OK, TMI: Why Do I Sweat in My Sleep?
November 11, 2023
OK, TMI: Why Do I Sweat in My Sleep?
"Don't sweat it" is a pretty common turn of phrase in U.S. vernacular, typically meant…
By Rebecca Norris
Here’s How To Tell if Tight Hamstrings Are Behind Your Low Back Pain—And 5 Ways To Loosen Them Up
November 10, 2023
Here’s How To Tell if Tight Hamstrings Are Behind Your Low Back Pain—And 5 Ways To Loosen Them Up
Your lower back has been aching for weeks now, but no matter how much you…
By Amber Sayer
The CDC Director Says Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccinations Should Be at the Top of Your Pre-Travel To-Do List This Holiday Season
November 09, 2023
The CDC Director Says Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccinations Should Be at the Top of Your Pre-Travel To-Do List This Holiday Season
Suitcases? Check. Flights? Check. Vaccines? Uhh… Wait a second. Getting vaccinated might not be at…
By Amelia McBride
A Water Bottle Purse Is One of Oprah's Favorite Things—And It Could Help Boost Your Hikes and Walks
November 07, 2023
A Water Bottle Purse Is One of Oprah's Favorite Things—And It Could Help Boost Your Hikes and Walks
With all the focus on water these days, you likely know that staying hydrated is…
By Kate Hull
Add This Balance-Building Workout to Your Repertoire To Strengthen Both Your Body and Mind
November 06, 2023
Add This Balance-Building Workout to Your Repertoire To Strengthen Both Your Body and Mind
Balance can be like the canary in the coal mine of overall health. Because it…
By Rachel Kraus
The Basics on Boron: A Trace Element Key to Overall Health
November 05, 2023
The Basics on Boron: A Trace Element Key to Overall Health
When it comes to micronutrients (vital building blocks like vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds necessary…
By Christina Manian, RD
6 Ways That Owning a Dog Can Majorly Boost Your Longevity
November 05, 2023
6 Ways That Owning a Dog Can Majorly Boost Your Longevity
In the past year, my parents' lives have taken a remarkable turn for the better.…
By Anne-Marie Williams
As Movies Get Longer and Longer, We Just Have One Request: Bring Back the Intermission, Please
November 03, 2023
As Movies Get Longer and Longer, We Just Have One Request: Bring Back the Intermission, Please
A playful portmanteau of the movies Barbie and Oppenheimer (released on the same weekend in…
By Amelia McBride
Massage Chairs Aren’t Just for the Spa—Here Are 5 Benefits of Having One in Your Home, According to a Personal Trainer
November 02, 2023
Massage Chairs Aren’t Just for the Spa—Here Are 5 Benefits of Having One in Your Home, According to a Personal Trainer
Let's face it: The best part about booking yourself a pedicure or heading to a…
By Well+Good Editors
Going With the Flow (or Not): How I Stay on the Road During Perimenopause
November 02, 2023
Going With the Flow (or Not): How I Stay on the Road During Perimenopause
I glanced at my phone’s calendar as I packed my suitcase, confirming it had been…
By Erika Ebsworth-Goold
Can’t Visualize Images of Familiar Objects or Faces in Your Mind? You May Have Aphantasia
November 01, 2023
Can’t Visualize Images of Familiar Objects or Faces in Your Mind? You May Have Aphantasia
The thrill you might get from watching a scary movie or listening to a ghost…
By Nandini Maharaj
Longevity Doctors Suggest Making These 3 Tweaks to Your Fitness Routine To Stay Healthier for Longer
November 01, 2023
Longevity Doctors Suggest Making These 3 Tweaks to Your Fitness Routine To Stay Healthier for Longer
Over the last decade, researchers have established that lifestyle choices are directly linked to increased…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
5 Gut-Healthy Baked Goods That Are Great for Breakfast
November 01, 2023
5 Gut-Healthy Baked Goods That Are Great for Breakfast
There’s nothing like a warm and fluffy baked good for breakfast, especially paired with a…
By Ashley Broadwater
Why You Need To Change Your Workout Routine in Perimenopause
October 30, 2023
Why You Need To Change Your Workout Routine in Perimenopause
You’re experiencing telltale symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, trouble sleeping, and weight gain, and even…
By Lauren Finney Harden
How Breast Cancer Changed This Climber’s Approach to Scaling the World’s Tallest Mountains
October 29, 2023
How Breast Cancer Changed This Climber’s Approach to Scaling the World’s Tallest Mountains
Lisa Thompson has seen many summits in her lifetime. In 2016, she scaled Mount Everest,…
By Danielle Calma
Facing a Breast Biopsy? Here’s What I Wish I’d Known Before My Own Procedure
October 28, 2023
Facing a Breast Biopsy? Here’s What I Wish I’d Known Before My Own Procedure
Earlier this year, I made my dutiful annual pilgrimage to have my breasts compressed between…
By Callie Turner
This Is the Best Type of Coffee for Your Teeth, According to a Cosmetic Dentist
October 28, 2023
This Is the Best Type of Coffee for Your Teeth, According to a Cosmetic Dentist
Attention, fellow coffee enthusiasts: While our caffeinated bev of choice might power our mornings or…
By Michele Ross
The 4 Podiatrist-Recommended Foot Care Products an Olympic Runner Swears By To Keep Her Feet Feeling Fresh After Long Runs
October 26, 2023
The 4 Podiatrist-Recommended Foot Care Products an Olympic Runner Swears By To Keep Her Feet Feeling Fresh After Long Runs
Of all the unsung heroes involved in keeping your body healthy, strong, and moving in…
By Rachel Kraus
America's Gun Violence Is a Public Health Crisis, Not Just an 'Unspeakable' Tragedy
October 26, 2023
America's Gun Violence Is a Public Health Crisis, Not Just an 'Unspeakable' Tragedy
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on August 5, 2019. However, its message—that gun…
By Kells McPhillips
3 Trainer-Approved Tips for Preparing Your Body—and Your Workout Routine—for Daylight Saving Time
October 25, 2023
3 Trainer-Approved Tips for Preparing Your Body—and Your Workout Routine—for Daylight Saving Time
The end of daylight saving time is right around the corner (November 5, to be…
By Maeve McCormick
How To Make Power Exercises an Explosively Awesome Part of Your Fitness Routine
October 23, 2023
How To Make Power Exercises an Explosively Awesome Part of Your Fitness Routine
If you’ve ever taken a physics class, certain formulas, like force equals mass times acceleration,…
By Rachel Kraus
I Have Dry Eye Disease and if I’d Known Its Causes, I Might Have Been Able To Prevent It
October 22, 2023
I Have Dry Eye Disease and if I’d Known Its Causes, I Might Have Been Able To Prevent It
When I hit perimenopause, along with the hot flashes, mood swings, and other symptoms, I…
By Cathy Nelson
The Best Mastectomy Bras for After Surgery, According to Breast Oncology Specialists
October 22, 2023
The Best Mastectomy Bras for After Surgery, According to Breast Oncology Specialists
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably either going through breast cancer treatment yourself or…
By Mara Santilli
How Do the Health Benefits of Pickleball Compare to Tennis?
October 21, 2023
How Do the Health Benefits of Pickleball Compare to Tennis?
As the popularity of pickleball has soared, it’s earned a certain reputation: “tennis for old…
By Amber Sayer
Yes, Even Recreational Athletes Can Get REDs—Here's What Anyone Who's Active Should Know
October 19, 2023
Yes, Even Recreational Athletes Can Get REDs—Here's What Anyone Who's Active Should Know
As a division 1 cross-country and track runner at the University of Michigan, Erin Finn…
By Allison Torres Burtka
These 3 Somatic Exercises Can Help You Navigate the Depression and Grief That Can Come With the Change of Seasons
October 19, 2023
These 3 Somatic Exercises Can Help You Navigate the Depression and Grief That Can Come With the Change of Seasons
As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, the feelings of fall coziness typically…
By Jasmine Marie
The Easiest Way To Boost the Gut Health Benefits of the Probiotic Foods in Your Diet
October 19, 2023
The Easiest Way To Boost the Gut Health Benefits of the Probiotic Foods in Your Diet
Does the mere thought of probiotic foods make your mouth pucker up in anticipatory delight?…
By Michele Ross
How Online Educator Blair Imani Safeguards Her Inner Peace When Using Social Media in Times of Stress
October 18, 2023
How Online Educator Blair Imani Safeguards Her Inner Peace When Using Social Media in Times of Stress
In heavy phases of life, when it feels as if weight of the world is…
By Maki Yazawa
New Science Shows Sitting 10 Hours a Day Increases Dementia Risk, but Here’s What You Can Do if You Have No Other Choice
October 15, 2023
New Science Shows Sitting 10 Hours a Day Increases Dementia Risk, but Here’s What You Can Do if You Have No Other Choice
When you think of dementia, you probably imagine a cognitive disease that becomes more likely…
By Rebecca Norris
Experiencing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome While Pregnant? Here’s How To Find Relief From This Surprising Pregnancy Symptom
October 14, 2023
Experiencing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome While Pregnant? Here’s How To Find Relief From This Surprising Pregnancy Symptom
I knew that back pain, heartburn, and mood swings were all par for the course…
By Rachel Kraus
It’s Time To Prioritize Hearing Care—Here’s How to Make It Part of Your Wellness Routine Starting Today
October 12, 2023
It’s Time To Prioritize Hearing Care—Here’s How to Make It Part of Your Wellness Routine Starting Today
Imagine you walk into a crowded restaurant with your family. As soon as you sit…
By Well+Good Editors
These 8 Period-Care Brands Will Now Reimburse You for the Discriminatory 'Tampon Tax'
October 11, 2023
These 8 Period-Care Brands Will Now Reimburse You for the Discriminatory 'Tampon Tax'
For the more than 11 million people in this country who face period poverty, being…
By Amelia McBride
What Does 'Balancing Your Hormones' Even Mean, Anyway?
October 11, 2023
What Does 'Balancing Your Hormones' Even Mean, Anyway?
There are so many reasons why you might feel bloated on a given day—food sensitivities,…
By Rachel Kraus
Eating Disorder Treatment Can Be Overwhelming—These Organizations Will Help You Take the First Step Toward Getting Well
October 10, 2023
Eating Disorder Treatment Can Be Overwhelming—These Organizations Will Help You Take the First Step Toward Getting Well
A 2020 report from Harvard STRIPED, the Academy for Eating Disorders, and Deloitte found that…
By Jessie Van Amburg
Want Better Balance and Coordination? Make Like T-Swift’s Beau and Try an Agility Workout
October 09, 2023
Want Better Balance and Coordination? Make Like T-Swift’s Beau and Try an Agility Workout
Thanks to Taylor Swift’s love life, the girlies are showing an unprecedented interest in American…
By Rachel Kraus
'I'm an 81-Year-Old Trainer, and These 5 Moves Gave Me Enough Leg Strength To Hike Across My State—Despite Arthritic Knees'
October 08, 2023
'I'm an 81-Year-Old Trainer, and These 5 Moves Gave Me Enough Leg Strength To Hike Across My State—Despite Arthritic Knees'
An arthritis diagnosis often leads people to cut back on exercise. Initially, that was the…
By Jennifer Heimlich
Vitamin C Has Always Been a Go-To for the Mature Skin on My Face,but It's Also Doing Wonders for My Body
October 08, 2023
Vitamin C Has Always Been a Go-To for the Mature Skin on My Face,but It's Also Doing Wonders for My Body
Vitamin C-rich serums and moisturizers are my favorite go-to products when my facial skin looks…
By Cathy Nelson
Why Yes, We Absolutely Do Want To Hear Spice Girl Mel B’s Advice on Fitness in Your 40s
October 08, 2023
Why Yes, We Absolutely Do Want To Hear Spice Girl Mel B’s Advice on Fitness in Your 40s
From “spice up your life” to “if you wanna be my lover, you gotta get…
By Rachel Kraus
The Big 3 Benefits of Moderate-Intensity ‘Zone 2’ Cardio Training, From a Dietitian’s Perspective
October 06, 2023
The Big 3 Benefits of Moderate-Intensity ‘Zone 2’ Cardio Training, From a Dietitian’s Perspective
Have you heard of “Zone 2” training? This buzzy style of cardio exercise is backed…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
6 Flushable Wipes That’ll Get You Fresh and Clean (and Won’t Clog Your Toilet)
October 04, 2023
6 Flushable Wipes That’ll Get You Fresh and Clean (and Won’t Clog Your Toilet)
Where there’s a wipe, there’s a way. A flushable wipe, that is. If you thought…
By Jamie Sanders
Want To Double Down on the Mood-Boosting Benefits of Exercise? Try an Affirmation Workout
October 04, 2023
Want To Double Down on the Mood-Boosting Benefits of Exercise? Try an Affirmation Workout
Science shows that positive self-talk during workouts is linked with better athletic performance and motivation. But the…
By Rachel Kraus
Don’t Let Fear of Discomfort Keep You From Getting That Mammogram—Here’s What You Can Do To Make the Test More Comfortable
October 03, 2023
Don’t Let Fear of Discomfort Keep You From Getting That Mammogram—Here’s What You Can Do To Make the Test More Comfortable
Getting a mammogram is never going to feel like a relaxing spa treatment. But should…
By Amber Sayer
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