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'I’m an RD, and This Is Why Manuka Honey Is the Anti-Inflammatory Ingredient I Put on Everything'
November 01, 2022
'I’m an RD, and This Is Why Manuka Honey Is the Anti-Inflammatory Ingredient I Put on Everything'
If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen buzzy anti-inflammatory recipes or ingredients…
By Well+Good Editors
30 Thoughtful, Expert-Approved Gift Ideas for Loved Ones Who Have Diabetes
October 31, 2022
30 Thoughtful, Expert-Approved Gift Ideas for Loved Ones Who Have Diabetes
Whether you realize it or not, you probably know someone—maybe even a loved one—who has…
By Jenn Sinrich
9 Caffeine Lovers on Why Their Morning Coffee Routine Is an Act of Self-Care
October 31, 2022
9 Caffeine Lovers on Why Their Morning Coffee Routine Is an Act of Self-Care
Routines can be grounding, calming, special, and even the highlight of your day. Just ask…
By Han Schneider
Using a Tennis Ball To Massage Your Soles Doesn't Just Help With Foot Pain—It Helps Your Back, Too
October 30, 2022
Using a Tennis Ball To Massage Your Soles Doesn't Just Help With Foot Pain—It Helps Your Back, Too
Besides playing an actual game of tennis with them, tennis balls are handy to have…
By Jessica Estrada
This Morning Mobility Routine Will Open Up Your Spine in the Time It Takes Your Coffee To Brew
October 30, 2022
This Morning Mobility Routine Will Open Up Your Spine in the Time It Takes Your Coffee To Brew
When we're working from home, it can be all too easy to head right from…
By Jennifer Heimlich
Being Able To Squat Like a Toddler Has Many Health Benefits—Here's Why You Want To See How Low You Can Go
October 29, 2022
Being Able To Squat Like a Toddler Has Many Health Benefits—Here's Why You Want To See How Low You Can Go
Squats are a standard exercise in most workout routines (especially on leg days), but a…
By Jessica Estrada
The Powerful Way We're Seeing Ourselves in Disney’s New Short About a Larger-Bodied Ballerina
October 28, 2022
The Powerful Way We're Seeing Ourselves in Disney’s New Short About a Larger-Bodied Ballerina
Disney finally has a larger-bodied heroine, and for many of us, she’s exactly who we…
By Rachel Kraus
Solo Desk Lunches Your Norm? A New Survey Shows 91% of People Who Eat With Others Feel Less Stressed
October 28, 2022
Solo Desk Lunches Your Norm? A New Survey Shows 91% of People Who Eat With Others Feel Less Stressed
Eating alone at your desk is sometimes a necessity—we’ve all thrown together some cheese and…
By Han Schneider
CVS Is Becoming the Everyday Champion of Women’s Health—Here's How To Get In On It
October 28, 2022
CVS Is Becoming the Everyday Champion of Women’s Health—Here's How To Get In On It
Next time you're walking down the personal care aisle, try this fun game: Compare the…
By Well+Good Editors
Here’s How Worried You Should Be About This Toxic Chemical in Your Sports Bra, According to Experts
October 27, 2022
Here’s How Worried You Should Be About This Toxic Chemical in Your Sports Bra, According to Experts
Getting in a good workout is a surefire way to boost endorphins and feel like…
By Corey Whelan
Why Jumping Rope Is the Ideal Post-Menopausal Workout for Your Bones, According to an Exercise Scientist
October 27, 2022
Why Jumping Rope Is the Ideal Post-Menopausal Workout for Your Bones, According to an Exercise Scientist
When it comes to working out in your 40s and 50s, the idea of repeatedly…
By Rebecca Norris
Follow This One Sage Piece of Advice To Fuel Your Runs (and Your Life)
October 26, 2022
Follow This One Sage Piece of Advice To Fuel Your Runs (and Your Life)
Tuning into your body and giving it what it needs in the moment is sometimes…
By Rachel Kraus
If You Use Dry Shampoo, Check the Label, STAT—It Might Have Been Recalled
October 26, 2022
If You Use Dry Shampoo, Check the Label, STAT—It Might Have Been Recalled
Unilever is the latest brand to recall aerosol personal-care products due to trace amounts of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I Drank Booze at Concerts for 15 Years—Here’s What Happened When I Attended a Summer’s Worth of Shows Fully Sober
October 26, 2022
I Drank Booze at Concerts for 15 Years—Here’s What Happened When I Attended a Summer’s Worth of Shows Fully Sober
The night of my 29th birthday, I went with friends to see New Found Glory…
By Hilary Sheinbaum
7 Tweaks You Can Make to Your Workout Routine To Boost Your Immunity, According to a Yoga Teacher With a PhD in Immunology
October 25, 2022
7 Tweaks You Can Make to Your Workout Routine To Boost Your Immunity, According to a Yoga Teacher With a PhD in Immunology
We often hear about the many health benefits of exercise. From reducing blood pressure to…
By Amber Sayer
This 30-Second Test Will Tell You if You Need To Work on Your Hip Mobility
October 25, 2022
This 30-Second Test Will Tell You if You Need To Work on Your Hip Mobility
Most of us these days are dealing with tight hips—in particular, tightness in the hip…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
13 Scary Movies You *Definitely* Don't Want To Watch This Week if You’re Susceptible to Jump Scares
October 25, 2022
13 Scary Movies You *Definitely* Don't Want To Watch This Week if You’re Susceptible to Jump Scares
As a self-professed love of spooky season and a year-round ghost story enthusiast, you’d think…
By Allison Tsai
The FDA's New Proposed Definition of 'Healthy' Is a Positive, but Pretending the Term Can Ever Be Clearly Defined Isn’t
October 25, 2022
The FDA's New Proposed Definition of 'Healthy' Is a Positive, but Pretending the Term Can Ever Be Clearly Defined Isn’t
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generated significant buzz this month after announcing its…
By Alondra Segoviano
'I'm an Alvin Ailey Dancer, and These Are My Go-To Moves to Strengthen Weak Ankles That Anyone Can Do'
October 24, 2022
'I'm an Alvin Ailey Dancer, and These Are My Go-To Moves to Strengthen Weak Ankles That Anyone Can Do'
Onstage, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company members are strength embodied. But even top dancers…
By Lauren Wingenroth
What It Means To Get Your Period Around the New Moon, AKA Having a White Moon Cycle
October 24, 2022
What It Means To Get Your Period Around the New Moon, AKA Having a White Moon Cycle
From the new moon to the waning crescent moon, each lunar phase brings a different…
By Jessica Estrada
If Acid Reflux Keeps Interrupting Your Yoga Practice, Try These 4 Tips Before Hitting the Mat
October 24, 2022
If Acid Reflux Keeps Interrupting Your Yoga Practice, Try These 4 Tips Before Hitting the Mat
About a month ago, I finally found a yoga class I was happy with—a gentle…
By Ashley Broadwater
Here's Why Rocking Back and Forth To Poop Actually Works, According to Pelvic Floor Therapists
October 24, 2022
Here's Why Rocking Back and Forth To Poop Actually Works, According to Pelvic Floor Therapists
There's nothing worse than feeling like you have to poop, only to spend 15 fruitless…
By Han Schneider
Travis Barker on His New CBD-Infused Skin-Care Line, Meditation, and What Product He Loves Now Thanks to Kourtney
October 23, 2022
Travis Barker on His New CBD-Infused Skin-Care Line, Meditation, and What Product He Loves Now Thanks to Kourtney
Travis Barker is, aside from his music, perhaps most known for his aesthetic—his body is…
By Samantha Leal
How Submerging Your Face in a Bowl of Ice Water Helps Calm Anxiety in Seconds
October 23, 2022
How Submerging Your Face in a Bowl of Ice Water Helps Calm Anxiety in Seconds
Social media (TikTok, in particular) is chock-full of hacks for literally everything. Some are totally…
By Jessica Estrada
I've Got a Heavy Flow, and I Swear By This Period Underwear for Leak-Free Nights
October 22, 2022
I've Got a Heavy Flow, and I Swear By This Period Underwear for Leak-Free Nights
I can't tell you the amount of times I've leaked through my clothes during that…
By Kayla Hui
What Being Really Good at Holding Your Breath Might Mean for Your Overall Health
October 22, 2022
What Being Really Good at Holding Your Breath Might Mean for Your Overall Health
If you happened to be the Breath-Holding Champion of your friend group at the pool…
By Kells McPhillips
Dentists Say Soft Toothbrushes Are Gentler on Gums and Enamel—Here 12 of the Best To Shop
October 22, 2022
Dentists Say Soft Toothbrushes Are Gentler on Gums and Enamel—Here 12 of the Best To Shop
Have you ever finished scrubbing away at your teeth and wondered if you’ve done more…
By Jenn Sinrich
‘I’ve Been a Pharmacist for 35 Years, Here Are 5 Medication Rules I Always Encourage People To Follow’
October 21, 2022
‘I’ve Been a Pharmacist for 35 Years, Here Are 5 Medication Rules I Always Encourage People To Follow’
Terms like "medication safety" and "toxic substance precautions" probably call to mind scientists in lab…
By Han Schneider
The 2-Minute Mobility Routine You Can (and Should) Do Right at Your Desk To Avoid Back Pain
October 21, 2022
The 2-Minute Mobility Routine You Can (and Should) Do Right at Your Desk To Avoid Back Pain
Most of us spend the majority of our days stuck in front of our computers.…
By Amber Sayer
Are You an ‘Active Couch Potato?’ Here’s How To Tell, and Why It Really Matters for Your Health
October 19, 2022
Are You an ‘Active Couch Potato?’ Here’s How To Tell, and Why It Really Matters for Your Health
When you have a million things on your plate and getting a sweat in is…
By Kells McPhillips
Why Variations Are the Key to an Inclusive Yoga Practice
October 19, 2022
Why Variations Are the Key to an Inclusive Yoga Practice
Having a “beginner’s mind” is a tenet of mindfulness that refers to approaching life with…
By Rachel Kraus
5 Fire Safety Tips To Practice This Fall, From a Firefighter and Fire Safety Expert
October 19, 2022
5 Fire Safety Tips To Practice This Fall, From a Firefighter and Fire Safety Expert
Autumn is arguably the coziest time of year. Think about it: you get to break…
By Han Schneider
I Tried the First Hot Sauce Formulated for Coffee, and It Gave My Morning Brew an Extra Kick of Flavor and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
October 19, 2022
I Tried the First Hot Sauce Formulated for Coffee, and It Gave My Morning Brew an Extra Kick of Flavor and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
In all honesty, changing my coffee order feels just as significant as committing to a…
By Maki Yazawa
5 Mood-Boosting Tips for Your Morning Routine if You Get the Winter Blues
October 18, 2022
5 Mood-Boosting Tips for Your Morning Routine if You Get the Winter Blues
As the air turns crisp and the leaves start showing off bright shades of orange…
By Han Schneider
The Sudden Urge To Poop After Leaving the House Is Rooted in Science, According to Experts
October 17, 2022
The Sudden Urge To Poop After Leaving the House Is Rooted in Science, According to Experts
We've all been there. You're halfway down the street to your subway stop or finally…
By Han Schneider
Dietitians Disclose What They Think Are the Worst Lies Diet Culture Has Tried To Sell Us On
October 17, 2022
Dietitians Disclose What They Think Are the Worst Lies Diet Culture Has Tried To Sell Us On
Whether intentional or not, many of us can agree that at some point in our…
By Alondra Segoviano
'I'm a Massage Therapist, and To Minimize Muscle Tension, These Are 4 Things I Never Do' 
October 16, 2022
'I'm a Massage Therapist, and To Minimize Muscle Tension, These Are 4 Things I Never Do' 
There are many habits we know aren't great for our body and lead to tension,…
By Jessica Estrada
What It Actually Means When Your Eyes Are ‘Tired,’ According to an Ophthalmologist and Optician
October 16, 2022
What It Actually Means When Your Eyes Are ‘Tired,’ According to an Ophthalmologist and Optician
I’ve been known to claim that I’m “just resting my eyes” while watching a movie…
By Erica Sloan
How To Use a Tennis Ball To Relieve Back Pain and Help You Sleep, According to a Massage Therapist
October 15, 2022
How To Use a Tennis Ball To Relieve Back Pain and Help You Sleep, According to a Massage Therapist
If you’ve ever had muscle tension or a nagging pain in your back, you know…
By Jessica Estrada
Your Eczema May Be Worse the Week Before Your Period—A Derm Explains Why
October 14, 2022
Your Eczema May Be Worse the Week Before Your Period—A Derm Explains Why
If you have a pretty regular menstrual cycle, you know exactly when your body is…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Should You Be Washing Your Face or Brushing Your Teeth First? A Dentist and a Derm Weigh In
October 13, 2022
Should You Be Washing Your Face or Brushing Your Teeth First? A Dentist and a Derm Weigh In
Everyone has their own flow in the morning. Some make their bed first thing while…
By Kara Jillian Brown
These 8 Scenic Hiking Destinations Showcase Everything Autumn Has To Offer
October 13, 2022
These 8 Scenic Hiking Destinations Showcase Everything Autumn Has To Offer
Hiking is one of the best ways to explore the great outdoors, providing health benefits…
By Lauren Dana
Have Chest Muscle Tightness? These Moves Will Offer You Instant Relief
October 13, 2022
Have Chest Muscle Tightness? These Moves Will Offer You Instant Relief
Standing or sitting for long periods, hunching over the computer, failing to warm up or…
By Ashley Broadwater
Why We Should Think About Running Shoes the Same Way We Think About Bras
October 12, 2022
Why We Should Think About Running Shoes the Same Way We Think About Bras
When Brooke Torres was first getting into running, she made what she calls a “rookie…
By Rachel Kraus
5 Daily Habits That Personal Trainers Say Can Help You Stay Healthy and Active
October 12, 2022
5 Daily Habits That Personal Trainers Say Can Help You Stay Healthy and Active
The saying “genetics loads the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger” may sound cliché. But…
By Adam Meyer
These Electric Brushes and Flossers Brighten Your Teeth Better and Faster—And They’re on Sale for Prime Day
October 11, 2022
These Electric Brushes and Flossers Brighten Your Teeth Better and Faster—And They’re on Sale for Prime Day
When it comes to personal hygiene, maintaining a healthy set of teeth and gums might…
By Amelia McBride
Your Manual Toothbrush Can’t Keep Up With the Smartest Smart Toothbrush and Its 4.8K 5-Star Rating—And It’s $100 Off Today
October 11, 2022
Your Manual Toothbrush Can’t Keep Up With the Smartest Smart Toothbrush and Its 4.8K 5-Star Rating—And It’s $100 Off Today
From smart watches that track your heart rate to phone apps that track your bowel…
By Amelia McBride
Why You Should Add a Pinch of Baking Soda to Your Coffee if You Have a Sensitive Stomach
October 11, 2022
Why You Should Add a Pinch of Baking Soda to Your Coffee if You Have a Sensitive Stomach
Ahhh… coffee. Even the mere thought of it is enough to boost your mood and…
By Michele Ross
Former Bachelor Clayton Echard Opens Up About Body Dysmorphic Disorder—And the Misconceptions That Kept Him From Treatment
October 10, 2022
Former Bachelor Clayton Echard Opens Up About Body Dysmorphic Disorder—And the Misconceptions That Kept Him From Treatment
In his life, Clayton Echard has held several roles classically tied to his male gender…
By Erica Sloan
How To Quickly Slow Your Heart Rate Whenever Your Ticker Is Racing, According to Cardiologists
October 10, 2022
How To Quickly Slow Your Heart Rate Whenever Your Ticker Is Racing, According to Cardiologists
Whether it’s in response to a microaggression at work, the nerves of a first date,…
By Erica Sloan & Helen Carefoot
This Particular Body Posture Speeds up Your Absorption of Pills—But Here Are the Only Times That's Really Helpful
October 09, 2022
This Particular Body Posture Speeds up Your Absorption of Pills—But Here Are the Only Times That's Really Helpful
If you're the type of person who strives to take their allergy meds at the…
By Jordan Galloway
How Curtido, a Fiber-Packed Fermented Slaw, Can Help Balance Your Gut Microbiome
October 09, 2022
How Curtido, a Fiber-Packed Fermented Slaw, Can Help Balance Your Gut Microbiome
If you’re from the Big Apple, you know that getting a hot dog at Yankee…
By Maki Yazawa
What It Means To Get Your Period Around the Full Moon, AKA a Red Moon Cycle
October 07, 2022
What It Means To Get Your Period Around the Full Moon, AKA a Red Moon Cycle
It's common for people who menstruate have some kind of method for remembering when their…
By Kells McPhillips
So, Um, How Do You Actually Find Your Pelvic Floor Muscles?
October 07, 2022
So, Um, How Do You Actually Find Your Pelvic Floor Muscles?
Maybe you just had a baby, or are about to. You’ve likely been warned that…
By Rebecca Norris
Why This Sports Medicine Doc Says You Shouldn’t Take Anti-Inflammatories Before Working Out
October 06, 2022
Why This Sports Medicine Doc Says You Shouldn’t Take Anti-Inflammatories Before Working Out
Anyone who exercises knows that the stress working out puts on your body is a…
By Jordan Galloway
3 Fermented Korean Condiments With Massive Gut Health Benefits (and How an RD Loves To Use Them)
October 05, 2022
3 Fermented Korean Condiments With Massive Gut Health Benefits (and How an RD Loves To Use Them)
If you ask me, condiments are the taste-masking MVPs of most meals. At any given…
By Michele Ross
The Fitness Foremothers You Need To Know About
October 05, 2022
The Fitness Foremothers You Need To Know About
A female marathoner run off the road by an irate race organizer. A socialite dancer.…
By Rachel Kraus
You’re Only 5 Minutes Away From These Gut-Friendly Cinnamon-Spiced Sourdough Waffles
October 05, 2022
You’re Only 5 Minutes Away From These Gut-Friendly Cinnamon-Spiced Sourdough Waffles
Remember two years back when everyone and their mothers (and brothers, and co-workers, and friends…)…
By Michele Ross
Sex Experts Say Blue Balls (or Blue Vulva) Might Be the Secret To Deeper Satisfaction
October 04, 2022
Sex Experts Say Blue Balls (or Blue Vulva) Might Be the Secret To Deeper Satisfaction
The sad truth is that most of us were socialized to believe that “blue balls”—a…
By Gabrielle Kassel
After Burning Out as a Trainer, I’ve Found That *This* Is What Sustainable Fitness Looks Like at 40
October 03, 2022
After Burning Out as a Trainer, I’ve Found That *This* Is What Sustainable Fitness Looks Like at 40
You’re stressed, not sleeping well, and life feels like it’s dragging you along. You want…
By Vanessa Bartlett
What a ‘Normal’ Pee Pattern Looks Like, According to a Urologist
October 02, 2022
What a ‘Normal’ Pee Pattern Looks Like, According to a Urologist
Everyone has that friend who always "needs to pee!" (Or, hey, maybe you're the friend—no judgment here.)…
By Kells McPhillips
These Are the Only Water Bottles You Should Take With You to the Gym
October 01, 2022
These Are the Only Water Bottles You Should Take With You to the Gym
Whether you're joining a Pilates class, planning on upping your treadmill time, or hitting the…
By Kayla Hui
What It Really Means To 'Sleep Like a Baby,' According to Doctors—And, Crucially, How To Do It
September 30, 2022
What It Really Means To 'Sleep Like a Baby,' According to Doctors—And, Crucially, How To Do It
The phrase “sleep like a baby” is often used to describe having a really great…
By Korin Miller
'I Hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, the Longest Hiking Trail in the U.S. at 2,653 Miles, and These Are the Shoes I Wore for Challenging Terrain and Support'
September 29, 2022
'I Hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, the Longest Hiking Trail in the U.S. at 2,653 Miles, and These Are the Shoes I Wore for Challenging Terrain and Support'
You may have a pair of hiking shoes that are your go-to for hitting the…
By Kells McPhillips
You’ll Want To Spread This Anti-Inflammatory Instant Pot Apple Butter on Just About Everything
September 29, 2022
You’ll Want To Spread This Anti-Inflammatory Instant Pot Apple Butter on Just About Everything
Unless you’re taking a much-needed break from social media, by now, you know that butter…
By Maki Yazawa
Idaho Universities Will Stop Referring Students for Birth Control in Wake of Near-Total Ban on Abortion
September 28, 2022
Idaho Universities Will Stop Referring Students for Birth Control in Wake of Near-Total Ban on Abortion
State abortion laws have been in flux since the Supreme Court's June decision to overturn…
By Kells McPhillips
These Are the 5 Best Strengthening Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, According to a Physical Therapist
September 28, 2022
These Are the 5 Best Strengthening Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, According to a Physical Therapist
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be an extremely limiting condition, with nagging pain that doesn’t seem…
By Amber Sayer
Hooked on Wellness: Is Our Obsession With Health Becoming Unhealthy?
September 28, 2022
Hooked on Wellness: Is Our Obsession With Health Becoming Unhealthy?
At its core, the world of wellness promises at least one thing to its devotees:…
By Amelia McBride
‘I’m a Gastroenterologist, and This Is the Best (and Worst) Sleep Position for Smooth Digestion’
September 28, 2022
‘I’m a Gastroenterologist, and This Is the Best (and Worst) Sleep Position for Smooth Digestion’
If you’re on a mission to improve your digestion, let me clue you in on…
By Michele Ross
Try This Gastroenterologist-Approved Trick for Getting the Most Benefit Out of Your Probiotic
September 28, 2022
Try This Gastroenterologist-Approved Trick for Getting the Most Benefit Out of Your Probiotic
While it’s well known that probiotics are BFFs with optimal digestive health, it can be…
By Well+Good Editors
L-Arginine Boosts Circulation and Helps Your Body Build Protein—These Are the Top 5 Food Sources
September 27, 2022
L-Arginine Boosts Circulation and Helps Your Body Build Protein—These Are the Top 5 Food Sources
Looking to promote heart health by boosting circulation? How about supporting your body’s ability to…
By Michele Ross
'I’m a Hand and Wrist Surgeon, and These Are the Carpal Tunnel Braces I Recommend To Alleviate Wrist Pain'
September 26, 2022
'I’m a Hand and Wrist Surgeon, and These Are the Carpal Tunnel Braces I Recommend To Alleviate Wrist Pain'
With an uptick in work-from-home, computer-based jobs, it's no surprise that more and more people…
By Kayla Hui
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