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These Are the 'Big 5' Topics to Cover During Your Annual Women's Wellness Exam
January 01, 2022
These Are the 'Big 5' Topics to Cover During Your Annual Women's Wellness Exam
The last two years have prompted many people to put their routine health-care checkups on…
By Kells McPhillips
The Smartest Tips We Learned About Eating for Brain Health in 2021
December 31, 2021
The Smartest Tips We Learned About Eating for Brain Health in 2021
Here’s some food for thought: The brain’s functioning greatly depends on what kind of nutrition…
By Isadora Baum
'I'm A Podiatrist—Here's What Causes Your Morning Heel Pain'
December 31, 2021
'I'm A Podiatrist—Here's What Causes Your Morning Heel Pain'
I swear, nothing makes me feel more like ‘Oscar the Grouch’ than when I wake…
By Han Schneider
The Best Oral Health Tips From Dentists You’ll Want to Adopt in 2022
December 31, 2021
The Best Oral Health Tips From Dentists You’ll Want to Adopt in 2022
Like many aspects of life, the pandemic’s taken a toll on our oral health. Since…
By Isadora Baum
Everything You Need To Know About Veneers From a Dentist Who Works With Them Every Day
December 30, 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Veneers From a Dentist Who Works With Them Every Day
Growing up, I never liked the way my teeth looked. Plus, I had weak enamel…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'I'm a Chiropractor and This Is Why Working From Your Couch Is Hurting Your Back'
December 30, 2021
'I'm a Chiropractor and This Is Why Working From Your Couch Is Hurting Your Back'
The urge to spend your life draped across a sofa is nothing new. It makes…
By Saanya Ali
Everything We Learned About Peeing and Pooping This Year—for a More Regular 2022
December 29, 2021
Everything We Learned About Peeing and Pooping This Year—for a More Regular 2022
One 2016 study found that the average person spends between 30 and 60 minutes of…
By Kells McPhillips
Here's Why Tight Clothes Aren't the Best Way To Dress for Cold Weather
December 29, 2021
Here's Why Tight Clothes Aren't the Best Way To Dress for Cold Weather
You’ve probably been there: tightly bundled up and wearing so many layers that you’re already…
By Han Schneider
Setting Boundaries Isn’t Selfish, and 7 More Pieces of Good Advice That Really Resonated With Us This Year
December 29, 2021
Setting Boundaries Isn’t Selfish, and 7 More Pieces of Good Advice That Really Resonated With Us This Year
If you're reading this, then (Elle Woods voice) we did it! We survived another year.…
By Allie Flinn
These Are the 10 Most Important Things We Learned From a Urologist in 2021
December 29, 2021
These Are the 10 Most Important Things We Learned From a Urologist in 2021
There’s no denying it—2021 has been a doozy of a year, with heightened stress and…
By Isadora Baum
People Keep Asking Me To Hang Out, But I Can't—What Should I Do?
December 28, 2021
People Keep Asking Me To Hang Out, But I Can't—What Should I Do?
With only 24 hours in a day, a long list of things to do, and…
By Erin Bunch
We Asked OB/GYNs Why We Sometimes Get Cramps After Inserting a Tampon
December 28, 2021
We Asked OB/GYNs Why We Sometimes Get Cramps After Inserting a Tampon
Cramps are an unfortunate side effect of having your period, but they're common nonetheless. Sometimes…
By Korin Miller
We're Always Learning More—These Are the Takeaways We’ve Learned from COVID-19 This Year
December 28, 2021
We're Always Learning More—These Are the Takeaways We’ve Learned from COVID-19 This Year
If we can agree on one thing, it’s that the emergence of COVID-19 last year…
By Isadora Baum
8 Life-Boosting Habits We Learned This Year From the Longest-Living People in the World
December 28, 2021
8 Life-Boosting Habits We Learned This Year From the Longest-Living People in the World
When I think of my future elderly self, I picture a sassy great-great-grandma who is…
By Jessica Estrada
There’s a Difference Between Sleeping Enough and Sleeping *Well*—Here’s How To Make Both Happen This New Year
December 27, 2021
There’s a Difference Between Sleeping Enough and Sleeping *Well*—Here’s How To Make Both Happen This New Year
It's true: Just because you log your eight hours every night doesn't mean you're automatically…
By Well+Good Editors
This Eucalyptus-Stuffed Sinus Pillow Is a Game-Changer for Getting Through Cold Season
December 26, 2021
This Eucalyptus-Stuffed Sinus Pillow Is a Game-Changer for Getting Through Cold Season
Come winter, my alter-ego transforms into the Mucinex man. You know the anthropomorphized green blob…
By Francesca Krempa
These Are the 19 Ways Podiatrists Helped Us Keep Our Feet Healthy In 2021
December 24, 2021
These Are the 19 Ways Podiatrists Helped Us Keep Our Feet Healthy In 2021
When it comes to keeping our bodies healthy, how often do our feet come to…
By Janel Martinez
The Best Way To Check Your Blood Pressure at Home, According to Cardiologists
December 24, 2021
The Best Way To Check Your Blood Pressure at Home, According to Cardiologists
If your blood pressure is top-of-mind right now, you're not alone. Nearly half of adults…
By Korin Miller
'I'm a Longevity and Anti-Aging Expert, and This Is My Hot Drink of Choice'
December 24, 2021
'I'm a Longevity and Anti-Aging Expert, and This Is My Hot Drink of Choice'
Longevity isn't about living as long as you possibly can—it's about having a high quality…
By Allie Flinn
Allergic to Your Christmas Tree? Here's What an Allergist Suggests You Do
December 22, 2021
Allergic to Your Christmas Tree? Here's What an Allergist Suggests You Do
Christmas trees bring exciting surprises, like presents you rest beneath them and the myriad ornaments…
By Han Schneider
People's Health Needs Are Changing—In 2022, the Health Care Industry Is Catching Up
December 22, 2021
People's Health Needs Are Changing—In 2022, the Health Care Industry Is Catching Up
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought enormous upheaval into our lives, and as we spent…
By Han Schneider
'I’m a Urologist, and These Are the Foods and Drinks That Make You Pee More Frequently'
December 22, 2021
'I’m a Urologist, and These Are the Foods and Drinks That Make You Pee More Frequently'
There are moments in life—say when you’re pregnant, of a certain age, or just set…
By Sharon Feiereisen
Interested in Holistic Health Coaching? Here’s What It Takes
December 21, 2021
Interested in Holistic Health Coaching? Here’s What It Takes
As a wellness journalist, one of the best parts of my job is getting to…
By Emily Laurence
'I'm a Urologist, Here's Why Your Overactive Bladder Gets Worse During the Winter'
December 21, 2021
'I'm a Urologist, Here's Why Your Overactive Bladder Gets Worse During the Winter'
Maybe the days of bundling up in layers to fling yourself down a medium-sized hill…
By Han Schneider
This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Having Sex
December 21, 2021
This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Having Sex
Partnered and solo sex can offer a multitude of health and wellness benefits. To name…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Feeling Stiff, Sore, or Crampy? This TCM Treatment May Be Able To Help
December 21, 2021
Feeling Stiff, Sore, or Crampy? This TCM Treatment May Be Able To Help
You're far from alone if your go-to solve for everyday aches and pains is popping…
By Erica Sloan
12 New Probiotic-Rich Products Guaranteed To Bring Harmony to Your Gut Microbiome
December 21, 2021
12 New Probiotic-Rich Products Guaranteed To Bring Harmony to Your Gut Microbiome
With all the attention gut health has been getting in the past few years, it's…
By Allie Flinn
Yes, You Can Get Scalp Acne—Here's Why It Happens and How To Deal
December 20, 2021
Yes, You Can Get Scalp Acne—Here's Why It Happens and How To Deal
If you wear beanies in cold weather or backward baseball caps are an outfit staple,…
By Han Schneider
Omicron is Here—Does That Mean I Should Change My Holiday Plans?
December 20, 2021
Omicron is Here—Does That Mean I Should Change My Holiday Plans?
As COVID-19 cases surge and the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 descends upon the country at…
By Amy Jamieson
This Is the Very Best Tea To Brew if You Have a Sore Throat, According to an ENT Doctor
December 20, 2021
This Is the Very Best Tea To Brew if You Have a Sore Throat, According to an ENT Doctor
An unfortunate reality: Even if you take all the necessary precautions (booster, flu shot, hibernating…
By Emily Laurence
A Cardiologist Explains Why Walking May Be Just As Good For Your Heart As Running
December 19, 2021
A Cardiologist Explains Why Walking May Be Just As Good For Your Heart As Running
You’ve probably heard that sitting is the new smoking, and that exercise can help lower…
By Amy Schlinger
6 Tips To Help Ensure You Have Good Dreams, According to Sleep Experts
December 19, 2021
6 Tips To Help Ensure You Have Good Dreams, According to Sleep Experts
Sleep is a crucial component of living a well life. When people get the necessary…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Black Patients Are Using Telehealth More—But Can It Address Medical Racism?
December 18, 2021
Black Patients Are Using Telehealth More—But Can It Address Medical Racism?
Telehealth use increased by 154 percent during the last week of March 2020, according to…
By Sierra Lyons
How To Use Anti-Inflammatory Herbs As a Topical Pain Remedy, According to a Doctor of Chinese Medicine
December 18, 2021
How To Use Anti-Inflammatory Herbs As a Topical Pain Remedy, According to a Doctor of Chinese Medicine
Herbs and spices figure big in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) thanks to their natural healing…
By Erica Sloan
The Best Snow Sleds for Adults, Because Reliving Your Childhood Snow Days Is a Great Form of Self Care
December 17, 2021
The Best Snow Sleds for Adults, Because Reliving Your Childhood Snow Days Is a Great Form of Self Care
If there's ever a movie with an iconic, stop-what-you're-doing-and-watch sledding moment that'll make you want…
By Francesca Krempa
An Epidemiologist Breaks Down Exactly What 'Fully Vaccinated' Means
December 17, 2021
An Epidemiologist Breaks Down Exactly What 'Fully Vaccinated' Means
Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that people are fully…
By Laura Wheatman Hill
How Your Body Is Telling You That You Aren’t Getting Enough Magnesium (And 5 Foods That'll Up Your Intake)
December 17, 2021
How Your Body Is Telling You That You Aren’t Getting Enough Magnesium (And 5 Foods That'll Up Your Intake)
Despite the fact that magnesium is an incredibly important nutrient in the body, magnesium-rich foods…
By Sharon Feiereisen
The Holidays Are Challenging for People With Chronic Pain—Here Are 6 Tips for Getting Through
December 17, 2021
The Holidays Are Challenging for People With Chronic Pain—Here Are 6 Tips for Getting Through
The holidays can be a stressful time for many people. Between trying to get gifts…
By Korin Miller
The Best Heating Pads for Your Period Cramps, According to Thousands of Relieved Reviewers
December 16, 2021
The Best Heating Pads for Your Period Cramps, According to Thousands of Relieved Reviewers
During your period, there is no greater feeling than popping a Midol, brewing some tea,…
By Taylor Bell
Can Restorative Justice Help Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Heal?
December 16, 2021
Can Restorative Justice Help Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Heal?
As a certified court mediator with two social work degrees, Elizabeth Clemants was determined to…
By Fortesa Latifi
5 Ways the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed Our Sex Lives and Relationships
December 16, 2021
5 Ways the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed Our Sex Lives and Relationships
There’s been a lot of speculation about how the COVID-19 pandemic would change our sex lives.…
By Kasandra Brabaw
Here's How Sports Bras Can Cause Neck Pain, Especially If You Have a Large Chest
December 15, 2021
Here's How Sports Bras Can Cause Neck Pain, Especially If You Have a Large Chest
Having large breasts can make exercising a challenge. As someone who has had a large…
By Han Schneider
This $18 Period Balm Is My Secret Weapon for Dealing With Menstrual Pain
December 15, 2021
This $18 Period Balm Is My Secret Weapon for Dealing With Menstrual Pain
When it comes to fighting period pain, I've a fan of popping a Midol and…
By Taylor Bell
The 5 Top RD-Recommended Kimchi Products To Stock Up On for Maximum Gut-Healthy Benefits
December 15, 2021
The 5 Top RD-Recommended Kimchi Products To Stock Up On for Maximum Gut-Healthy Benefits
If you've ever asked Google what foods are the absolute best for gut health, you've…
By Emily Laurence
I Found the Most Fun Glitter Face Masks I Now Wear With Everything—And a 50-Pack Is Just $18
December 14, 2021
I Found the Most Fun Glitter Face Masks I Now Wear With Everything—And a 50-Pack Is Just $18
We're nearly two years into the pandemic, and many have ditched their fun cloth masks…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 5 Best Air Purifiers To Significantly Improve Indoor Air Quality
December 14, 2021
The 5 Best Air Purifiers To Significantly Improve Indoor Air Quality
If you're spending more time indoors, you might begin noticing things about your home that…
By Kara Jillian Brown
PSA: You Don't Have To Be Weighed During a Doctor's Visit
December 14, 2021
PSA: You Don't Have To Be Weighed During a Doctor's Visit
As someone in eating disorder and body dysmorphia recovery, knowing the number on the scale…
By Laura Wheatman Hill
Your Home Affects Your Longevity—Here’s How the Longest-Living People Outfit Their Spaces
December 14, 2021
Your Home Affects Your Longevity—Here’s How the Longest-Living People Outfit Their Spaces
If we were to draw one key lesson about longevity from the centenarians of the…
By Erica Sloan
Many of Us Have Lost Touch with Our Bodies During the Pandemic—Here’s How To Reconnect
December 13, 2021
Many of Us Have Lost Touch with Our Bodies During the Pandemic—Here’s How To Reconnect
Years ago, I took my nephew, bowling. He had never been to a bowling alley,…
By Doreen Dodgen-Magee
Do You Twist Your Ankle Often? Here's What a PT Wants You To Do
December 13, 2021
Do You Twist Your Ankle Often? Here's What a PT Wants You To Do
Have you ever gone through a season of ankle-twisting? Whenever I have an ankle injury,…
By Han Schneider
'I'm a Professional Tea Blender, and *This* Is What You Need To Look for in a Steeper for the Best Tasting Tea'
December 13, 2021
'I'm a Professional Tea Blender, and *This* Is What You Need To Look for in a Steeper for the Best Tasting Tea'
The health and wellness benefits of tea are well documented and span back to 12th-century…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
A Gastroenterologist’s Best Advice for Drinking Coffee if You Have IBS
December 12, 2021
A Gastroenterologist’s Best Advice for Drinking Coffee if You Have IBS
If you have a particularly sensitive tummy, you’ve likely had to part ways with (or…
By Isadora Baum
The Most Googled Wellness Questions of the Year—Answered
December 11, 2021
The Most Googled Wellness Questions of the Year—Answered
Every second, there are 70,000 Google searches on everything from the practical ("How many ounces…
By Kells McPhillips
Why You Shouldn't Use Menthol Lozenges If You Have a Sore Throat, According to an ENT Doc
December 11, 2021
Why You Shouldn't Use Menthol Lozenges If You Have a Sore Throat, According to an ENT Doc
Virtually everyone has experienced that annoying feeling of having to clear your throat every 30…
By Emily Laurence
4 Lifestyle Habits the Longest-Lived People on the Planet All Have in Common
December 11, 2021
4 Lifestyle Habits the Longest-Lived People on the Planet All Have in Common
When it comes to designing a wellness routine, decision fatigue is all too common. There…
By Kells McPhillips
5 Unexpected Period Symptoms (Because It Impacts Your Whole Body)
December 10, 2021
5 Unexpected Period Symptoms (Because It Impacts Your Whole Body)
I don't know about you but, when my period comes around, I am laid out…
By Han Schneider
5 Very Real Ways Your Mental Health Can Affect Your Teeth
December 10, 2021
5 Very Real Ways Your Mental Health Can Affect Your Teeth
When it comes to your body, it's helpful to remember that everything is, quite literally,…
By Han Schneider
Period Cramps Keeping You Awake At Night? Here's What You Can Do
December 09, 2021
Period Cramps Keeping You Awake At Night? Here's What You Can Do
If you’ve ever turned off the lights, climbed into bed, and felt attacked by period…
By Han Schneider
Positive COVID-19 Self-Test? An Epidemiologist Shares 3 Things To Do ASAP
December 09, 2021
Positive COVID-19 Self-Test? An Epidemiologist Shares 3 Things To Do ASAP
If you want to figure out your COVID-19 status in the comfort of your own…
By Kells McPhillips
All Trans and Non-Binary Kids Need and Deserve Access to Puberty Blockers
December 09, 2021
All Trans and Non-Binary Kids Need and Deserve Access to Puberty Blockers
Whether you get your news from Fox, CNN, or TikTok, there's a chance you've noticed…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Tight Hamstrings Can Cause Lower Back Pain—Here's What a Physical Therapist Wants You To Do
December 08, 2021
Tight Hamstrings Can Cause Lower Back Pain—Here's What a Physical Therapist Wants You To Do
Lower back pain might be one of life's great mysteries, and unlike, say, Bigfoot, many…
By Han Schneider
We Found the Best Pillows for Sitting Up in Bed That Won't Destroy Your Back
December 08, 2021
We Found the Best Pillows for Sitting Up in Bed That Won't Destroy Your Back
While your bed may be the most comfortable place in your home, it’s not an…
By Taylor Bell
A Stretching Expert Reveals How Many Minutes of Stretching Each Day Will Offset ‘Winter Stiffness’
December 08, 2021
A Stretching Expert Reveals How Many Minutes of Stretching Each Day Will Offset ‘Winter Stiffness’
Sometimes I think about the fact that squirrels get to hibernate for the winter, and…
By Kells McPhillips
Here's What Happens to Your Energy Levels When You Cut Out Alcohol
December 08, 2021
Here's What Happens to Your Energy Levels When You Cut Out Alcohol
If you've ever tried to power through the workday with a hangover, you've experienced first-hand…
By Emily Laurence
Sick Day Guilt Is Real—Here’s an MD’s Advice for Avoiding It, Especially if You Work Remotely
December 08, 2021
Sick Day Guilt Is Real—Here’s an MD’s Advice for Avoiding It, Especially if You Work Remotely
Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: You're under the weather and know you probably…
By Well+Good Editors
Everything We Know About Keeping Your Heart in Tip-Top Shape, According to Cardiologists
December 07, 2021
Everything We Know About Keeping Your Heart in Tip-Top Shape, According to Cardiologists
Living a heart healthy lifestyle is important—we know this. Still, in the United States, cardiovascular…
By Jessica Estrada
These Type 1 Diabetes Advocates Are Illuminating Black Diabetic Experiences
December 07, 2021
These Type 1 Diabetes Advocates Are Illuminating Black Diabetic Experiences
When I was 13, I was like most kids my age. It was 2008, and…
By Kui Mwai
Every Time You Eat Okra, Your Gut, Eyes, and Immune System Reap Serious Benefits
December 07, 2021
Every Time You Eat Okra, Your Gut, Eyes, and Immune System Reap Serious Benefits
If you live in the American South, okra is one vegetable that's found in abundance,…
By Emily Laurence
What Happens To Your Teeth If You Skip Your Yearly Dental Check Up
December 07, 2021
What Happens To Your Teeth If You Skip Your Yearly Dental Check Up
In the past couple of years, my dental health hasn't exactly been my foremost health…
By Kells McPhillips
Here's What Your Poop Color Might Tell You About Your Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
December 06, 2021
Here's What Your Poop Color Might Tell You About Your Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
If you've ever had beets and been shocked about the stool color you saw the…
By Han Schneider
How To Weigh Omicron Concerns Against Your Travel-Planning Dreams, According To an Epidemiologist and Travel Experts
December 06, 2021
How To Weigh Omicron Concerns Against Your Travel-Planning Dreams, According To an Epidemiologist and Travel Experts
On November 26, the World Health Organization (WHO) deemed the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 (the…
By Kells McPhillips
8 Ingredients a Gynecologist Is Begging You To Keep Away From Your Vulva—Plus the Best Personal Washes To Try
December 05, 2021
8 Ingredients a Gynecologist Is Begging You To Keep Away From Your Vulva—Plus the Best Personal Washes To Try
You've likely heard from your health care provider by now that douching is a big…
By Mercey Livingston
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