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How Long Does It Take Your Body To Recover From Mild Dehydration?
September 28, 2021
How Long Does It Take Your Body To Recover From Mild Dehydration?
Proper hydration is one of our favorite topics—it's an instrumental part of good health. So,…
By Delilah Gray
Who Is Eligible for a COVID-19 Booster Shot?
September 27, 2021
Who Is Eligible for a COVID-19 Booster Shot?
It's been nearly 10 months since COVID-19 vaccines became available in the United States. Now,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A Cardiologist Says That You Should Start Paying Attention to *This* Metric on Your Apple Watch
September 27, 2021
A Cardiologist Says That You Should Start Paying Attention to *This* Metric on Your Apple Watch
"A wakeup call." That's what What the Wellness host Ella Dove dubbed her heart rate…
By Zoe Weiner
When Can We Actually Expect COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts for Younger Children?
September 27, 2021
When Can We Actually Expect COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts for Younger Children?
If you're parenting young children during the pandemic, your patience has likely been tested. Remote learning…
By Korin Miller
Turns Out Plant-Based Eating Is Linked to Longevity and Heart Health Even More Than We Thought, According to New Research
September 27, 2021
Turns Out Plant-Based Eating Is Linked to Longevity and Heart Health Even More Than We Thought, According to New Research
There's no denying that plant-based eating is finally taking the nation by storm. (It seems…
By Emily Laurence
‘I’m a Gastroenterologist and This Is the Gut-Friendly Meal I Recommend to All My Patients'
September 27, 2021
‘I’m a Gastroenterologist and This Is the Gut-Friendly Meal I Recommend to All My Patients'
As a gastroenterologist, Will Bulsiewicz, MD, sees patients with gut health issues that run the…
By Emily Laurence
A Podiatrist Tells Us the Trick to Breaking in Boots Without Killing Your Feet
September 25, 2021
A Podiatrist Tells Us the Trick to Breaking in Boots Without Killing Your Feet
Ah, the boot, fall’s quintessential footwear. Fun to shop for in all the textures, shapes,…
By Sophie Wirt
These Popular Drinks Are Contributing to Chronic Inflammation, According to Dietitians
September 24, 2021
These Popular Drinks Are Contributing to Chronic Inflammation, According to Dietitians
It seems like everywhere you turn in this day and age, someone is talking about…
By Sharon Feiereisen
How To Tell If You're Dealing With Fall Allergies or COVID-19 Symptoms
September 23, 2021
How To Tell If You're Dealing With Fall Allergies or COVID-19 Symptoms
At the beginning of the pandemic, it was common to panic every time you sneezed…
By Delilah Gray
A Podiatrist Is Begging You To Stretch This Unexpected Body Part To Relieve Foot Pain
September 23, 2021
A Podiatrist Is Begging You To Stretch This Unexpected Body Part To Relieve Foot Pain
Feet are perhaps the most over-worked, under-valued part of the human body. Walking, running, dancing,…
By Brenna Holland
Sleep Needs Vary by Age—Here's What Experts Recommend for Optimum Energy During the 9 Stages of Life
September 23, 2021
Sleep Needs Vary by Age—Here's What Experts Recommend for Optimum Energy During the 9 Stages of Life
Myriad factors can affect the quantity and quality of sleep you get,  like your eating…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
3 Teeth-Staining Foods You're Going To Wish You Knew About Sooner
September 23, 2021
3 Teeth-Staining Foods You're Going To Wish You Knew About Sooner
Coffee and red wine take the brunt of the blame when we talk about tooth…
By Allie Flinn
6 Ways To Ease Your Stomach Into a Plant-Based Diet
September 22, 2021
6 Ways To Ease Your Stomach Into a Plant-Based Diet
There are many compelling reasons to go vegan—health benefits, personal taste, animal welfare, and the environment—but…
By Kacie Main
Is it Time to Phase Out the #FitFluencer Once and for All?
September 22, 2021
Is it Time to Phase Out the #FitFluencer Once and for All?
For better or worse, every decade in recent history has had its own iteration of…
By Zoe Weiner
'I’m a Urologist, and You Should Follow the 20-Second Bladder Rule'
September 21, 2021
'I’m a Urologist, and You Should Follow the 20-Second Bladder Rule'
How long does it take you to pee? It’s possible you’ve never counted but you…
By Kasandra Brabaw
7 Easy Ways To Prove Your Vaccination Status, Now That You Need It To Get Into So Many Places
September 21, 2021
7 Easy Ways To Prove Your Vaccination Status, Now That You Need It To Get Into So Many Places
We’re still very much living through a pandemic. That said, life is beginning to pick…
By Rebecca Norris
Half of Singles Don't Disclose Their STI Status During One-Night Stands—Here's How To Have That Conversation
September 21, 2021
Half of Singles Don't Disclose Their STI Status During One-Night Stands—Here's How To Have That Conversation
Conversations involving sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have come a long way, and that's, in part,…
By Korin Miller
Vitamin D Has Been Shown to Majorly Benefit Your Bladder and Urinary Health, New Study Says
September 21, 2021
Vitamin D Has Been Shown to Majorly Benefit Your Bladder and Urinary Health, New Study Says
While having a healthy heart and brain are top-of-mind goals for many, bladder health is…
By Emily Laurence
8 Balance Exercise Examples for Better Stability as You Age
September 20, 2021
8 Balance Exercise Examples for Better Stability as You Age
Proper stability is key to every fitness journey, regardless of age or athletic goals. Like…
By Francesca Krempa
Traveling to the U.S. Is About To Get Easier for Fully Vaccinated Foreign Visitors
September 20, 2021
Traveling to the U.S. Is About To Get Easier for Fully Vaccinated Foreign Visitors
In the hopes of curbing the spread of COVID-19 to the United States amid news…
By Erica Sloan
This Is the Best Drink for Longevity, According to a Top Functional Medicine Doctor
September 20, 2021
This Is the Best Drink for Longevity, According to a Top Functional Medicine Doctor
If one of your health goals is to live a long, healthy life (and whose…
By Emily Laurence
How Your Body Is Telling You That You Aren’t Eating Enough Calcium
September 20, 2021
How Your Body Is Telling You That You Aren’t Eating Enough Calcium
If you asked the average person why calcium is so important, they would probably say…
By Ariel Klein
I'm a Mom With Epilepsy—These Are Some of the Biggest Misconceptions I Face Every Day
September 20, 2021
I'm a Mom With Epilepsy—These Are Some of the Biggest Misconceptions I Face Every Day
Have you ever experienced a truly pivotal moment—something that, whether you realized it at the…
By Well+Good Editors
Do Shower Sheets Genuinely Clean Your Skin?
September 19, 2021
Do Shower Sheets Genuinely Clean Your Skin?
I’ve worked from home long before the days of social distancing, and because I often…
By Ashley Lauretta
We Found the Perfect Tea Pitchers for Making Hot or Cold Infusions at Home
September 18, 2021
We Found the Perfect Tea Pitchers for Making Hot or Cold Infusions at Home
There’s no shortage of kitchen gadgets that can make your life easier—instant pots, air fryers,…
By Lulu Chang
Experts Say To Use These Teeth Whitening Products if You Want to Effectively (and Safely) Brighten Your Smile
September 18, 2021
Experts Say To Use These Teeth Whitening Products if You Want to Effectively (and Safely) Brighten Your Smile
If there's one thing we all (or at least most of us) can get behind,…
By Taylor Bell
'I’m an Epidemiologist—Here’s How I Prepared My Child for Going Back to School'
September 17, 2021
'I’m an Epidemiologist—Here’s How I Prepared My Child for Going Back to School'
Many parents who've had their children at home full-time due to COVID-19 this past school…
By Erin Bunch
Is Oat Milk Healthy? Here, an RD Tell-All on Your Favorite Alt-Milk
September 17, 2021
Is Oat Milk Healthy? Here, an RD Tell-All on Your Favorite Alt-Milk
Even though there are a countless number of dairy-free milk options available, oat varieties just…
By Tehrene Firman
5 Longevity-Boosting Breakfast Recipes Packed With Omega-3s
September 17, 2021
5 Longevity-Boosting Breakfast Recipes Packed With Omega-3s
Despite its reputation as "the most important meal of the day," breakfast is something that…
By Allie Flinn
The American Heart Association Released a Policy Statement To Combat Maternal Deaths—Here's What They Think Should Change
September 16, 2021
The American Heart Association Released a Policy Statement To Combat Maternal Deaths—Here's What They Think Should Change
Global maternal mortality has dropped between 2000 and 2017, but the same can’t be said…
By Sierra Lyons
Another Reason To Get Vaccinated? Many Insurance Companies Aren't Covering COVID-19 Costs Anymore
September 16, 2021
Another Reason To Get Vaccinated? Many Insurance Companies Aren't Covering COVID-19 Costs Anymore
The COVID-19 pandemic has cost us over four million lives; it's stolen time with loved ones,…
By Kasandra Brabaw
This Type of Honey Is the Sweetest 'Liquid Gold' for the Longest-Living People in the World
September 16, 2021
This Type of Honey Is the Sweetest 'Liquid Gold' for the Longest-Living People in the World
In the food community, the phrase "liquid gold" is most commonly associated with healthy, hearty…
By Francesca Krempa
‘I’m an RD, and Making This One Breakfast Swap Will Benefit Your Gut and Boost Your Longevity'
September 16, 2021
‘I’m an RD, and Making This One Breakfast Swap Will Benefit Your Gut and Boost Your Longevity'
There are two universal cereal truths. First, it goes in the bowl before milk. And secondly,…
By Allie Flinn
When You Eat Directly Affects Your Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Quality—Here's How
September 16, 2021
When You Eat Directly Affects Your Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Quality—Here's How
If getting a solid eight hours of sleep a night doesn't come easily to you—and…
By Emily Laurence
7 Wellness Practices You May Not Have Known Came from Latin America
September 15, 2021
7 Wellness Practices You May Not Have Known Came from Latin America
Few non-Latinx people know that an array of wellness practices adopted by societies around the…
By Lola Méndez
No, You Don't Need To Wait 30 Minutes To Swim After Eating—Here's How That Myth Got Started
September 15, 2021
No, You Don't Need To Wait 30 Minutes To Swim After Eating—Here's How That Myth Got Started
Each summer, a cacophonous refrain is heard poolside around the world: "Wait thirty minutes after…
By Michael La Corte
Should You Be Using a Salt Substitute? New Study Suggests Low-Sodium Salts May Lower Risk of Stroke
September 13, 2021
Should You Be Using a Salt Substitute? New Study Suggests Low-Sodium Salts May Lower Risk of Stroke
For most of us, salt is a vital component of making food taste great. In…
By Kasandra Brabaw
‘I’m an RD, and This Is the 4-Step Formula for Finding Snack Bars That Are *Actually* Good for You'
September 13, 2021
‘I’m an RD, and This Is the 4-Step Formula for Finding Snack Bars That Are *Actually* Good for You'
For years, I've made a solid attempt to choose to nosh on raw vegetables, nuts,…
By Erin Bunch
This $80 Massager Targets Lower Back Pain and Tension While You Work From Your Desk
September 12, 2021
This $80 Massager Targets Lower Back Pain and Tension While You Work From Your Desk
If you’re working from home, chances are you’re spending a lot of time sitting at…
By Taylor Bell
Flavonoid-Rich Foods Are Linked to Heart Health and Lower Blood Pressure Says New Study
September 11, 2021
Flavonoid-Rich Foods Are Linked to Heart Health and Lower Blood Pressure Says New Study
When it comes to cardiovascular health, here’s some good news that’ll warm your heart. A…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
5 Stretches That’ll Help You Touch the Ground in Forward Folds
September 11, 2021
5 Stretches That’ll Help You Touch the Ground in Forward Folds
Ever looked around your yoga class and wondered how TF seemingly everyone except for you…
By Allie Flinn
'I'm an Epidemiologist, and This Is What You Need To Know About Breakthrough Infections'
September 10, 2021
'I'm an Epidemiologist, and This Is What You Need To Know About Breakthrough Infections'
If you read headlines or poll your friends, it can feel like a lot of fully…
By Erin Bunch
Optometrists Say These Are the Best OTC Eye Drops for Intense Allergies
September 10, 2021
Optometrists Say These Are the Best OTC Eye Drops for Intense Allergies
Spring gets all the credit for being allergy season, but if the itchy eyes you're…
By Zoe Weiner
Try This Hand Massage for a Quick Break From Your Computer
September 10, 2021
Try This Hand Massage for a Quick Break From Your Computer
Most of us are aware that sitting at a computer all day is super bad…
By Allie Flinn
6 Ways To Support Someone Through Suicidal Ideation
September 09, 2021
6 Ways To Support Someone Through Suicidal Ideation
You’ve likely seen social media messages encouraging people to check on their "strong friends." The…
By Sara Radin
5 Ways Your Body Is Telling You Your Cortisol Levels Are High—and What You Can Do To Lower Them
September 09, 2021
5 Ways Your Body Is Telling You Your Cortisol Levels Are High—and What You Can Do To Lower Them
Unless you're a unicorn human who lives solely in the chill zone, you know what…
By Emily Laurence
A Registered Dietitian Explains Why Food Hangovers Happen (And What To Do About Them)
September 08, 2021
A Registered Dietitian Explains Why Food Hangovers Happen (And What To Do About Them)
At some point in your culinary adventures, you’ve probably had a decadent dinner, drifted off…
By Delilah Gray
Here's How Long Your Nap Needs To Be in Order To Ease Symptoms of Sleep Deprivation
September 08, 2021
Here's How Long Your Nap Needs To Be in Order To Ease Symptoms of Sleep Deprivation
Living in the always-on, boundary-defying world that we do, satisfying the National Sleep Foundation’s recommendation…
By Rebecca Norris
Experts Say the Greatest Threat to Public Health Is Earth's Worsening Climate
September 07, 2021
Experts Say the Greatest Threat to Public Health Is Earth's Worsening Climate
Science proves that Earth's climate is changing for the worse—and that humans are the driving…
By Francesca Krempa
If You Feel Like You’re Peeing Non-Stop, a Bladder Journal Might Help
September 07, 2021
If You Feel Like You’re Peeing Non-Stop, a Bladder Journal Might Help
At some point, you may have experienced waking up in the middle of the night…
By Delilah Gray
13 Podiatrist-Recommended Shoes for Back Pain That Are Comfy and Cute
September 06, 2021
13 Podiatrist-Recommended Shoes for Back Pain That Are Comfy and Cute
There are a variety of things that can lead to back pain: not stretching properly…
By Allie Flinn
These Are the Best Water Flossers Based on Your Oral Hygiene Needs
September 06, 2021
These Are the Best Water Flossers Based on Your Oral Hygiene Needs
For those who need extra help in the flossing department, water flossers can be a…
By Taylor Bell
‘Switching Off Digital Autopilot Is the Only Thing That Helps Me Keep My Chronic Fatigue Under Control’
September 04, 2021
‘Switching Off Digital Autopilot Is the Only Thing That Helps Me Keep My Chronic Fatigue Under Control’
After years of going to the doctors and being told my lethargy and brain fog were…
By Roni Newman
5 Vitamins and Minerals Your Body Needs for Healthy Aging, According to an OB/GYN
September 03, 2021
5 Vitamins and Minerals Your Body Needs for Healthy Aging, According to an OB/GYN
What you body needs in terms of nutrition will change as you get older. Essential…
By Francesca Krempa
'I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is the Connection Between Drinking Enough Water and Heart Health'
September 03, 2021
'I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is the Connection Between Drinking Enough Water and Heart Health'
You're probably aware that adequate hydration is essential for our overall health. Our bodies are…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
New Research Suggests Vitamin K Can Lower Heart Disease Risks—An RD Tells You How To Get Enough
September 02, 2021
New Research Suggests Vitamin K Can Lower Heart Disease Risks—An RD Tells You How To Get Enough
When it comes to vitamins and their health benefits, vitamin K gets less attention. When it does get some…
By Kacie Main
60 Seconds of Vigorous Exercise Offsets 14 Minutes of Sedentary Behavior
September 01, 2021
60 Seconds of Vigorous Exercise Offsets 14 Minutes of Sedentary Behavior
If you're struggling to find the time to move your body, a new study suggests…
By Francesca Krempa
Your Calcium Supplement Probably Isn't the Best Way To Reap Bone Benefits
August 31, 2021
Your Calcium Supplement Probably Isn't the Best Way To Reap Bone Benefits
Since the days when milk-mustached celebrities graced magazine pages, most of us have understood that…
By Kacie Main
As Another School Year Begins and Children Remain Ineligible for COVID-19 Vaccines, Parents Weigh Their Options
August 31, 2021
As Another School Year Begins and Children Remain Ineligible for COVID-19 Vaccines, Parents Weigh Their Options
Last year, Ali Langston taught high school algebra virtually with his 4-year-old daughter on top…
By Dara T. Mathis
A Urologist Explains Exactly How Working From Home Impacts Bladder Health
August 31, 2021
A Urologist Explains Exactly How Working From Home Impacts Bladder Health
How much thought do you give to peeing? If you don’t have any struggles with your…
By Kasandra Brabaw
New Study Shows Folate Is Directly Linked to the Prevention of Alzheimer’s—Here, the Top 5 Food Sources
August 31, 2021
New Study Shows Folate Is Directly Linked to the Prevention of Alzheimer’s—Here, the Top 5 Food Sources
Many people don’t think about integrating folate or folic acid into their diet until they’re…
By Sharon Feiereisen
If Your Shoulder Mobility Is the Pits, Meet the ‘Scapular Push-up’
August 30, 2021
If Your Shoulder Mobility Is the Pits, Meet the ‘Scapular Push-up’
After a week when I've skipped a yoga class (or two, or three), the simple…
By Kells McPhillips
'I Didn't Realize How Challenging Breastfeeding Is for Black Moms—Then I Had My Son'
August 30, 2021
'I Didn't Realize How Challenging Breastfeeding Is for Black Moms—Then I Had My Son'
"Breastfeeding!" That’s how I answered the postpartum recovery nurse when she asked, less than 12…
By Gloria Alamrew
The Most Restrictive Abortion Law in the U.S. Just Went Into Effect
August 30, 2021
The Most Restrictive Abortion Law in the U.S. Just Went Into Effect
Despite a federal lawsuit from health-care providers and pro-choice agencies, a Texas law banning abortions…
By Francesca Krempa
Here's How To Untie Every Knot in Your Neck in 3 Minutes Flat
August 30, 2021
Here's How To Untie Every Knot in Your Neck in 3 Minutes Flat
Almost every single night, I wind up with the same exact problem: I have a…
By Tehrene Firman
Pass the Cold Brew, Because Coffee Has a Ton of Health Benefits We’re All (Not) Sleeping On
August 30, 2021
Pass the Cold Brew, Because Coffee Has a Ton of Health Benefits We’re All (Not) Sleeping On
The most frequently used appliance in my kitchen is not the stove or the microwave—it…
By Jessie Van Amburg
‘I’m a Functional Medicine Doctor, and This Is How To Make a Cup of Gut-Healthy Tea’
August 30, 2021
‘I’m a Functional Medicine Doctor, and This Is How To Make a Cup of Gut-Healthy Tea’
Many of us used to solely worry about our gut health when something was very…
By Allie Flinn
If you have IBS, follow these 4 rules to keep fiber from going farty
August 29, 2021
If you have IBS, follow these 4 rules to keep fiber from going farty
If you have irritable bowel syndrome, navigating mealtime can feel like tip-toeing through a digestive…
By Emily Laurence
6 types of insomnia exist, and each responds to a different kind of treatment
August 29, 2021
6 types of insomnia exist, and each responds to a different kind of treatment
"Insomnia" is one of those buzzwords with which most of us wish we were way…
By Korin Miller
Doing a Tripod Side Plank Gives You The Same Core Benefits as the OG—But With Less Shoulder Burn
August 29, 2021
Doing a Tripod Side Plank Gives You The Same Core Benefits as the OG—But With Less Shoulder Burn
IDK about you, but the only time I really, truly pay attention to my posture…
By Allie Flinn
A Urologist Settles the Whole 'Is It Okay to Pee in the Shower?' Debate
August 27, 2021
A Urologist Settles the Whole 'Is It Okay to Pee in the Shower?' Debate
There have been many great debates throughout the history of humankind—N*Sync or Backstreet Boys? Aragorn…
By Allie Flinn
‘I’m a Gastroenterologist—Please Don’t Diagnose Yourself With Stomach Worms’ 
August 27, 2021
‘I’m a Gastroenterologist—Please Don’t Diagnose Yourself With Stomach Worms’ 
TikTok is full of recommendations—some great and some not-so-much. By all means, turn to TikTok…
By Kasandra Brabaw
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