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Mask Guidance Is Changing—Here's What Type (and How Many) To Wear in 2021
January 25, 2021
Mask Guidance Is Changing—Here's What Type (and How Many) To Wear in 2021
With a more contagious (and possibly more deadly) variant of the coronavirus spreading, people throughout…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Apple’s ‘Time To Walk’ Is Democratizing What It Means To Be Fit—And Making Exercise Fun in the Process
January 25, 2021
Apple’s ‘Time To Walk’ Is Democratizing What It Means To Be Fit—And Making Exercise Fun in the Process
On her way out the door to meet one of her closest friends and confidants,…
By Ali Finney
5 Warming Ginger Drinks That Help You Fight Inflammation
January 25, 2021
5 Warming Ginger Drinks That Help You Fight Inflammation
Ginger checks off every box. It freshens bad breath, soothes aches and pains, quells nausea,…
By Tehrene Firman
Reap the Gut-Healthy Benefits of Kimchi at Home With This Delicious Recipe
January 25, 2021
Reap the Gut-Healthy Benefits of Kimchi at Home With This Delicious Recipe
Looking for a new quarantine cooking project? Here's how to make yeolmu kimchi at home.…
By Allie Flinn
The 'Pillow Stretch' Gives Your Tight Lower Back the Relief It Deserves
January 24, 2021
The 'Pillow Stretch' Gives Your Tight Lower Back the Relief It Deserves
Unless you can talk your roommate or significant other into giving you a massage, you're…
By Tehrene Firman
‘I Was the First To Get the COVID-19 Vaccine, But So Many Other Black People Distrust It’—Here’s Why
January 22, 2021
‘I Was the First To Get the COVID-19 Vaccine, But So Many Other Black People Distrust It’—Here’s Why
Black Americans are disproportionately hospitalized for and dying from COVID-19, but the community has shown…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Is the Biden Administration's Plan To Fight COVID-19
January 21, 2021
This Is the Biden Administration's Plan To Fight COVID-19
On Wednesday, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States—and…
By Kayla Hui
4 Surprising Ways Your Gut Health Affects Your Sleep
January 21, 2021
4 Surprising Ways Your Gut Health Affects Your Sleep
Anyone who has ever been kept up at night due to an afternoon cup of…
By Emily Laurence
5 One-Minute Stretches To Energize You Throughout the Day—and Help You Sleep at Night
January 21, 2021
5 One-Minute Stretches To Energize You Throughout the Day—and Help You Sleep at Night
Many of us are spending more time at home than ever during the pandemic, and…
By Mary Grace Garis
Fight Your Plant-Based Farts With This 3-Ingredient Herbal Tea
January 20, 2021
Fight Your Plant-Based Farts With This 3-Ingredient Herbal Tea
Regardless of what eating plan or philosophy you ascribe to, something almost everyone can agree…
By Emily Laurence
COVID-19 Started One Year Ago—Here's What Life in the ER Is Like Now for This Trauma Surgeon
January 20, 2021
COVID-19 Started One Year Ago—Here's What Life in the ER Is Like Now for This Trauma Surgeon
It may be hard to fathom, but we have collectively been living in a COVID-19…
By Emily Laurence
This Is the Gut-Friendly Gift I’m Giving My Digestion This Year
January 19, 2021
This Is the Gut-Friendly Gift I’m Giving My Digestion This Year
After taking a brief survey of my fellow IG-er's upcoming goals for 2021, I found…
By Alex Taylor
Meet Two Doctors Fighting for BIPOC Representation in Clinical Trials
January 18, 2021
Meet Two Doctors Fighting for BIPOC Representation in Clinical Trials
After moving from Peru to Brazil, Katya Corado, MD, waited 10 years before she was…
By Kayla Hui
13 Ways Apple's Health App Tracks Your Life That You Didn't Know About
January 17, 2021
13 Ways Apple's Health App Tracks Your Life That You Didn't Know About
Apple's Health app keeps track of your heart rate, daily step count, and sleep. But…
By Tehrene Firman
This Tongue Scraper Will Keep Your Breath Super Fresh—And Look Gorg in Your Bathroom
January 15, 2021
This Tongue Scraper Will Keep Your Breath Super Fresh—And Look Gorg in Your Bathroom
Tongue scraping falls on my list of things I've never done but probably should. It's…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How ‘Pharmacy Deserts’ Hinder Widespread COVID-19 Vaccination
January 15, 2021
How ‘Pharmacy Deserts’ Hinder Widespread COVID-19 Vaccination
More than 390,000 people have died in the United States as a result of the…
By Erin Bunch
Everything We Learned About Poop in 2020, Because Your Gut and Butt Will Thank You
January 15, 2021
Everything We Learned About Poop in 2020, Because Your Gut and Butt Will Thank You
Everybody poops (except me, when sharing a small space with a love interest), and yet…
By Erin Bunch
This Is When the U.S. Is Likely To Reach Herd Immunity Against COVID-19
January 14, 2021
This Is When the U.S. Is Likely To Reach Herd Immunity Against COVID-19
The largest vaccine campaign in history is underway. So far, 10.8 million COVID-19 doses have…
By Kayla Hui
The Sneaky Reason Why Getting Older Can Lead to Digestive Problems—And What To Do About It
January 14, 2021
The Sneaky Reason Why Getting Older Can Lead to Digestive Problems—And What To Do About It
There are some changes that happen as we age that people talk pretty openly about,…
By Emily Laurence
What Happened When I Tried Sleep by Dipsea, the Audio Erotica App's New Sexy Bedtime-Story Function
January 13, 2021
What Happened When I Tried Sleep by Dipsea, the Audio Erotica App's New Sexy Bedtime-Story Function
When the clock strikes midnight and you're still tossing and turning, your eureka moment for…
By Kells McPhillips
Racism and Bias Make Infertility Treatment Even More Inaccessible to Couples of Color
January 13, 2021
Racism and Bias Make Infertility Treatment Even More Inaccessible to Couples of Color
Medically defined, infertility is the inability to become pregnant after one year or longer of…
By Angela Hatem
‘I’ve Been a Dentist for 26 Years, and This Is the Only Toothbrush I Recommend’
January 13, 2021
‘I’ve Been a Dentist for 26 Years, and This Is the Only Toothbrush I Recommend’
Not all dentist-recommended toothbrushes are created equal. While choosing the right toothpaste is essential for…
By Tehrene Firman
The Supreme Court's Latest Abortion Pill Ruling Poses a Dangerous Threat to Reproductive Health
January 13, 2021
The Supreme Court's Latest Abortion Pill Ruling Poses a Dangerous Threat to Reproductive Health
Since the onset of the pandemic, anti-abortion lawmakers have used the growing number of COVID-19…
By Kells McPhillips
The Perfect Cancer Resource Didn't Exist When She Needed It, So This 32-Year-Old Survivor Created Her Own
January 11, 2021
The Perfect Cancer Resource Didn't Exist When She Needed It, So This 32-Year-Old Survivor Created Her Own
On January 11, 2018, Liya Shuster-Bier was diagnosed with stage 2 primary mediastinal b-cell non-Hodgkin…
By Emily Laurence
If You're Not a Straight, White Man, Medical Research Might Be Overlooking You—But Here's How To Change That
January 11, 2021
If You're Not a Straight, White Man, Medical Research Might Be Overlooking You—But Here's How To Change That
If one good thing has come out of 2020, it's been the call to action…
By Well+Good Editors
The 17 Best Longevity Tips Experts Taught Us in 2020
January 10, 2021
The 17 Best Longevity Tips Experts Taught Us in 2020
In recent years, the motivation for healthy habits like veggie-heavy diets and regular exercise has…
By Erin Bunch
5 Pairs of Anti-Slip Crampons To Keep You From Falling On Your Snowy Walks
January 08, 2021
5 Pairs of Anti-Slip Crampons To Keep You From Falling On Your Snowy Walks
In the wintertime, the snow transforms every outside surface into a slippery mess. Let your…
By Kells McPhillips
'I'm a Dermatologist, and This Is Exactly What Happens to Your Skin When You Quit Drinking'
January 07, 2021
'I'm a Dermatologist, and This Is Exactly What Happens to Your Skin When You Quit Drinking'
You heard it here first: "Dry January is fabulous for skin care," says Rachel Nazarian,…
By Zoe Weiner
TBH, I Always Thought Fiber Was Just for Digestion—But It's the Beauty Benefits That Hooked Me
January 07, 2021
TBH, I Always Thought Fiber Was Just for Digestion—But It's the Beauty Benefits That Hooked Me
Put simply, 2020 has not been good to my gut. I'll spare you the details,…
By Kendall Wenaas
Wave Sleep Wants You To Schedule Your Bedtime Like You Schedule Your Workouts
January 05, 2021
Wave Sleep Wants You To Schedule Your Bedtime Like You Schedule Your Workouts
Sleep experts agree that going to bed at the same time every night and creating…
By Kells McPhillips
This New Organic Infant Formula Startup Aims To Destigmatize Bottle Feeding for Good
January 05, 2021
This New Organic Infant Formula Startup Aims To Destigmatize Bottle Feeding for Good
Like many moms, I set high breastfeeding goals for myself during my first pregnancy. I…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
'I've Been a Dentist for 26 Years, and This Is the Only Toothpaste Brand I Recommend'
January 04, 2021
'I've Been a Dentist for 26 Years, and This Is the Only Toothpaste Brand I Recommend'
Not all toothpastes are created equal. "When a person considers the steps most dentists reinforce,…
By Tehrene Firman
The Podiatrist's Complete Guide to All the Shoes You Need in Your Life
January 03, 2021
The Podiatrist's Complete Guide to All the Shoes You Need in Your Life
While nothing is sexier than talking about podiatry (she says, sarcastically), you have to admit…
By Erin Bunch
Wait a Minute—Are You *Not* Supposed To Rinse Your Mouth Out With Water After Brushing?
January 03, 2021
Wait a Minute—Are You *Not* Supposed To Rinse Your Mouth Out With Water After Brushing?
It may have been said in passing to you... a mind-blowing fact about brushing your…
By Tehrene Firman
Feeling Sore in Your Neck Rather Than Your Abs After a Core Workout? Try These Lesser-Known Standing Exercises
January 02, 2021
Feeling Sore in Your Neck Rather Than Your Abs After a Core Workout? Try These Lesser-Known Standing Exercises
If you're feeling sore in your neck rather than your abs after a core workout,…
By Tehrene Firman
5 Health Benefits of Cuddling That Can Improve Your Well-Being—Even If You're Single and Live Alone
January 01, 2021
5 Health Benefits of Cuddling That Can Improve Your Well-Being—Even If You're Single and Live Alone
Sure, having a nice cuddle can be a comforting and peaceful way to end a…
By Morgan Mandriota
Dry January? Here Are 11 Tips for Getting Through It in 2022
January 01, 2021
Dry January? Here Are 11 Tips for Getting Through It in 2022
The concept of Dry January (aka, abstaining from alcohol for the month) seems almost quaint…
By Erin Bunch
The Mutated Strain of Coronavirus From the UK Has Hit the U.S.—Here's What We Know So Far
December 30, 2020
The Mutated Strain of Coronavirus From the UK Has Hit the U.S.—Here's What We Know So Far
On Tuesday, the state of Colorado recorded the first known United States case of the…
By Kells McPhillips
8 of the Best Inflammation-Fighting Tips We Learned All Year
December 30, 2020
8 of the Best Inflammation-Fighting Tips We Learned All Year
If you're a regular Well+Good reader, you know inflammation is something we ask medical doctors…
By Emily Laurence
Podiatrists Swear by These 5 Oh-So-Simple Flat Feet Exercises To Reduce Pain and Prevent Injury
December 29, 2020
Podiatrists Swear by These 5 Oh-So-Simple Flat Feet Exercises To Reduce Pain and Prevent Injury
Arm day, leg day... foot day? When you're working up a sweat, your feet likely…
By Jessica Estrada
7 Super-Extra Showerheads That Give Your Suds Session a Techy Twist
December 26, 2020
7 Super-Extra Showerheads That Give Your Suds Session a Techy Twist
Our homes have had to become all things for us. Our kitchens are now restaurants,…
By Erin Bunch
5 Powerhouse Essential Oils That Aren't Lavender or Tea Tree
December 26, 2020
5 Powerhouse Essential Oils That Aren't Lavender or Tea Tree
Moments after touting the miraculous impact of tea tree oil on my social media page…
By Allaya Cooks-Campbell
Make This One Tweak To Banish Rounded Shoulders—And Prevent Pain or Injury
December 25, 2020
Make This One Tweak To Banish Rounded Shoulders—And Prevent Pain or Injury
Rounded shoulders—when your shoulders have the appearance of rounding forward due to your shoulders sitting…
By Tehrene Firman
6 Things That We Learned About Wearing Masks This Year
December 24, 2020
6 Things That We Learned About Wearing Masks This Year
Keys, phone, wallet, mask—our heading-out checklist gained a new addition in 2020, and it's gonna…
By Kara Jillian Brown
OK, TMI: How Long Should It Take You To Poop?
December 24, 2020
OK, TMI: How Long Should It Take You To Poop?
A poop or two a day is good for you (yes, every day!), but not…
By Isadora Baum
'I'm a Microbiologist, and Your Bath Mat Is Gross—Here's What To Replace It With'
December 24, 2020
'I'm a Microbiologist, and Your Bath Mat Is Gross—Here's What To Replace It With'
Bath mats are gross. "They've been recognized as a hotspot for microbial contamination in the…
By Tehrene Firman
4 Hygiene Mistakes You’re Probably Making With Your Sex Toys, According to a Sex Educator
December 23, 2020
4 Hygiene Mistakes You’re Probably Making With Your Sex Toys, According to a Sex Educator
Question: Have you been taking advantage of your vibrator recently? Because I know a lot…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Fast-And-Dirty Workout Gives Your Booty a Deep, Deep Burn
December 23, 2020
This Fast-And-Dirty Workout Gives Your Booty a Deep, Deep Burn
All booties are beautiful, truly. Still, glutes-specific exercises feel juicy in a good way, and…
By Erin Bunch
'I'm a Podiatrist, and These Are the Most Common Causes of Blisters'
December 22, 2020
'I'm a Podiatrist, and These Are the Most Common Causes of Blisters'
Is there anything worse than being blind-sighted by a painful blister on your foot? Once…
By Tehrene Firman
The 6 Best WFH Tips We Learned This Year and Are *Def* Taking Into 2021
December 22, 2020
The 6 Best WFH Tips We Learned This Year and Are *Def* Taking Into 2021
An estimated 42 percent of the U.S. labor force worked from home full-time as of…
By Kells McPhillips
Banish Lower Back Pain for Good With This 20-Minute Core Workout
December 22, 2020
Banish Lower Back Pain for Good With This 20-Minute Core Workout
Things like stretching and foam rolling your tight muscles away can help with lower back…
By Tehrene Firman
The Importance of Gender-Affirming Care for Closing the Gap on LGBTQ+ Health Disparities
December 21, 2020
The Importance of Gender-Affirming Care for Closing the Gap on LGBTQ+ Health Disparities
In doctor’s offices across America, medical professionals often provide care based on the assumption that…
By Elly Belle
12 Places To Make a Donation in Lieu of Gifts This Year
December 21, 2020
12 Places To Make a Donation in Lieu of Gifts This Year
Every year, 63 million Americans—about 25 percent of the adult population—volunteer to serve their communities…
By Kells McPhillips
The 4 Most Comfortable Menstrual Products for Heavy Flow Periods
December 20, 2020
The 4 Most Comfortable Menstrual Products for Heavy Flow Periods
Navigating the aftermath of a period leak can be a stressful time (as in, time…
By Kayla Hui
10 Stylish Pairs of Eyeglasses To Buy With Your FSA Dollars
December 17, 2020
10 Stylish Pairs of Eyeglasses To Buy With Your FSA Dollars
With a little less than two weeks left in 2020, you may find yourself with…
By Kara Jillian Brown
New $30 At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Test Available Without a Prescription by January
December 16, 2020
New $30 At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Test Available Without a Prescription by January
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration granted an emergency use authorization to a new…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Is Exactly How Much Vigorous Exercise You Need Each Week for Longevity
December 16, 2020
This Is Exactly How Much Vigorous Exercise You Need Each Week for Longevity
The more is more exercise mentality is dead and gone—and we're all better for it.…
By Kells McPhillips
'I'm a Nurse Who Ran for Public Office and Won—Here's What I'm Fighting For'
December 16, 2020
'I'm a Nurse Who Ran for Public Office and Won—Here's What I'm Fighting For'
When union nurse, tenant activist, and New York assembly member-elect Phara Souffrant Forrest goes to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Add These 2 Herbs to Your Coffee To Fight Brain Fog and Stay Focused
December 15, 2020
Add These 2 Herbs to Your Coffee To Fight Brain Fog and Stay Focused
Here's how to make mushroom coffee that's delicious and gives your brain a boost. The…
By Erin Bunch
OK TMI: I Have an Uncomfortable, 'Spicy' Vagina Because My Partner Cut Jalapeños Before We Had Sex
December 15, 2020
OK TMI: I Have an Uncomfortable, 'Spicy' Vagina Because My Partner Cut Jalapeños Before We Had Sex
“You’re so hot" is a phrase you might hear from a partner in the heat…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Artemis's Tabitha Holbért Is Using Tech To Help People Find Language for Their Menstrual Pain
December 14, 2020
Artemis's Tabitha Holbért Is Using Tech To Help People Find Language for Their Menstrual Pain
The global femtech industry—aka technology focused on supporting and improving female health—is expected to be…
By Erin Bunch
Here's Exactly What To Say To People Who Don't Believe COVID-19 Is Still the Huge, Life-Threatening Issue That It Is
December 14, 2020
Here's Exactly What To Say To People Who Don't Believe COVID-19 Is Still the Huge, Life-Threatening Issue That It Is
Last year, a few months into the pandemic, my stepsister posted pictures and videos on…
By Allie Flinn
5 Items You Should Always Have in Your Freezer, According to a Longevity Expert
December 10, 2020
5 Items You Should Always Have in Your Freezer, According to a Longevity Expert
The Blue Zones—which includes places like Ikaria, Greece and Okinawa, Japan—are home to some of…
By Tehrene Firman
6 Longevity-Promoting Herbs and Spices To Add to Your Cooking Rotation
December 09, 2020
6 Longevity-Promoting Herbs and Spices To Add to Your Cooking Rotation
The term “longevity” refers to the number of years you live, and it does have…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
This Is What Happens to Your Brain and Body When You Orgasm
December 09, 2020
This Is What Happens to Your Brain and Body When You Orgasm
A good climax is often described as mind-blowing, and, as it turns out, that's a…
By Erin Bunch
Al Fresco Workouts Are a Breath of Fresh Air
December 08, 2020
Al Fresco Workouts Are a Breath of Fresh Air
Fresh air, open sky, firm ground: “It just feels good to be outside,” says Julia Healey, director of…
By Zoe Weiner
In 2021, Our Health System Will Be Largely Virtual-First, Not Virtual-Only
December 08, 2020
In 2021, Our Health System Will Be Largely Virtual-First, Not Virtual-Only
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of our health cannot be understated.…
By Samantha Leal
4 Items You Should Always Have in Your Pantry, According to the Longest-Living People in the World
December 08, 2020
4 Items You Should Always Have in Your Pantry, According to the Longest-Living People in the World
No doubt 2020 is the year of the pantry. (Remember that time you bought 12…
By Kells McPhillips
The ‘Cat Face’ Computer Stretch Releases Upper Body Tension in 60 Seconds Flat
December 07, 2020
The ‘Cat Face’ Computer Stretch Releases Upper Body Tension in 60 Seconds Flat
After hours of sitting at my desk staring into a computer screen, I'll do just…
By Tehrene Firman
Here's How Lactation Experts Are Working To Redefine and Decolonize Breastfeeding
December 07, 2020
Here's How Lactation Experts Are Working To Redefine and Decolonize Breastfeeding
Feeding your children from your own body can benefit the baby’s overall nutrition and immune system, but…
By Mara Santilli
7 Ways to Improve Blood Circulation Naturally
December 05, 2020
7 Ways to Improve Blood Circulation Naturally
Want to be super-healthy? Then get your blood flowing naturally. Proper circulation provides nutrients and…
By Jessica Estrada
How to Protect Yourself From Medical Debt, Because Our Health-Care System Doesn't
December 04, 2020
How to Protect Yourself From Medical Debt, Because Our Health-Care System Doesn't
When Sam Bendall broke his leg in a motorcycle accident last fall, he didn’t expect…
By Abigail Bassett
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