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How To Vet New Information on COVID-19—Because There's a Lot of Fake News Out There
July 07, 2020
How To Vet New Information on COVID-19—Because There's a Lot of Fake News Out There
Google "COVID-19" and you'll be met with over 6 billion results. In the six months…
By Kells McPhillips
My Job Requires Me to Sit 8 to 10 Hours a Day... Is My Health Screwed?
July 07, 2020
My Job Requires Me to Sit 8 to 10 Hours a Day... Is My Health Screwed?
As a professional writer, there is just about no way around having to spend at…
By Erin Bunch
6 Tips for Longevity From the Dalai Lama on His 85th Birthday
July 06, 2020
6 Tips for Longevity From the Dalai Lama on His 85th Birthday
The Dalai Lama celebrated his 85th birthday on July 6. His goal is to live…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Women Were Left Out of Clinical Trials Until the ‘90s—This Is How It's Impacted Our Health
July 06, 2020
Women Were Left Out of Clinical Trials Until the ‘90s—This Is How It's Impacted Our Health
Up until 1993, women were excluded from clinical research and trials—a fact that has had…
By Kelsey Ogletree
Why Reusable Water Bottles Are an Investment in Your Health *and* the Planet's
July 06, 2020
Why Reusable Water Bottles Are an Investment in Your Health *and* the Planet's
There's no denying it: In the past few years, hydration has snagged the "trendy" reputation…
By Kells McPhillips
Gyms Are Filling Up To Capacity, But Is It Actually Safe To Go?
July 04, 2020
Gyms Are Filling Up To Capacity, But Is It Actually Safe To Go?
We’ve come so far since the height of the pandemic, when restaurants, theaters, and even…
By Rebecca Norris
How To Stop Evil Mosquitos From Ruining Life in Your Backyard
July 03, 2020
How To Stop Evil Mosquitos From Ruining Life in Your Backyard
If it can be helped, there's no way anyone's electing to stay inside this summer.…
By Mary Grace Garis
OK Tmi: Am I, Uh, Supposed To Be Washing My Vagina After Sex?
July 03, 2020
OK Tmi: Am I, Uh, Supposed To Be Washing My Vagina After Sex?
After any sort of sexual experience, whether with a partner or on your own, it's…
By Zoe Weiner
What It Actually Means To Self-Quarantine—And Why It's Mission Critical Right Now
July 02, 2020
What It Actually Means To Self-Quarantine—And Why It's Mission Critical Right Now
This summer looks like no other in American history. In some states, beaches and bars…
By Erin Bunch
'I'm a Physical Therapist, and This Is the Longevity Exercise You Should Be Doing in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond'
July 02, 2020
'I'm a Physical Therapist, and This Is the Longevity Exercise You Should Be Doing in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond'
The human body changes over time: Certain muscles begin to lose their cells, bones diminish…
By Kells McPhillips
9 out of 10 Black Women Will Get Fibroids Before They’re 50, So Why Are Treatment Options Still So Limited?
July 02, 2020
9 out of 10 Black Women Will Get Fibroids Before They’re 50, So Why Are Treatment Options Still So Limited?
My mom was 13 when she first learned about fibroids, benign tumors that can randomly…
By Kara Jillian Brown
An Infectious Disease Doctor's Verdict on Swimming Pool Safety During COVID-19
July 02, 2020
An Infectious Disease Doctor's Verdict on Swimming Pool Safety During COVID-19
With states across the country in different phases of re-opening (and re-closing), the verdict of…
By Emily Laurence
A New Study Finds the Most Effective Type of DIY Face Mask
July 01, 2020
A New Study Finds the Most Effective Type of DIY Face Mask
If you've been curious about which is the most effective face mask you can get…
By Mary Grace Garis
Harvard's New Online Tool Shows Just How Serious COVID-19 Is Where You Live
July 01, 2020
Harvard's New Online Tool Shows Just How Serious COVID-19 Is Where You Live
COVID-19 cases are surging across the United States. On Tuesday, Anthony Fauci, MD, director of…
By Kells McPhillips
Major Airlines Want Airports To Check Your Temperature Before Boarding—But That May Offer a False Sense of Security
July 01, 2020
Major Airlines Want Airports To Check Your Temperature Before Boarding—But That May Offer a False Sense of Security
In an effort to keep COVID-19 transmission low on flights, Delta, American Airlines, and Jet…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Lumen Metabolism Tracker Is Like Having a Nutritionist in Your Pocket
July 01, 2020
The Lumen Metabolism Tracker Is Like Having a Nutritionist in Your Pocket
A lot of our habits have shifted in quarantine. Maybe you've become a jigsaw puzzle…
By Mary Grace Garis
COVID-19 Relief Resources for Undocumented Families Like Mine Are Extremely Limited
July 01, 2020
COVID-19 Relief Resources for Undocumented Families Like Mine Are Extremely Limited
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected communities of color, with Black and Latinx populations dying at faster…
By Gabriela Cruz
Put the Coffee Down—Here’s How To Energize Your Body Naturally, According to an Expert
July 01, 2020
Put the Coffee Down—Here’s How To Energize Your Body Naturally, According to an Expert
Is this you on an average weekday morning? Wake up in a haze, shuffle to…
By Well+Good Editors
6 Outdoor Activities Ranked by Risk of Exposure to COVID-19
June 30, 2020
6 Outdoor Activities Ranked by Risk of Exposure to COVID-19
Every state in the county is experiencing some degree of "reopening" amid the coronavirus pandemic.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
NASA Needs To Design a New Lunar Toilet—And You Can Help
June 29, 2020
NASA Needs To Design a New Lunar Toilet—And You Can Help
As someone who's mastered the squatting poop (you'll never catch me sitting on a public…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana's Restrictive Abortion Law—Here's Why That Matters
June 29, 2020
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana's Restrictive Abortion Law—Here's Why That Matters
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 ruling, struck down a Louisiana law that could have…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why You Might Want To Stock Up on Adult Diapers for Socially Distant Hangs
June 29, 2020
Why You Might Want To Stock Up on Adult Diapers for Socially Distant Hangs
Given that we're the midst of a pandemic that shows no signs of slowing, one…
By Mary Grace Garis
If We Banned Tanning Beds, Millions of People Wouldn't Get Skin Cancer—Here's What You Can Do
June 28, 2020
If We Banned Tanning Beds, Millions of People Wouldn't Get Skin Cancer—Here's What You Can Do
Given that more than two people die of skin cancer in the United States every…
By Erin Bunch
The Benefits of Swedish Massage Prove That It Is the Most Relaxing Form Around
June 26, 2020
The Benefits of Swedish Massage Prove That It Is the Most Relaxing Form Around
It's no shock to anyone that many of us have too much stress, not enough…
By Allie Flinn
Alzheimer's Disease Affects More Women Than Men—and Some Experts Think The Reason Why Lies in the Gut
June 25, 2020
Alzheimer's Disease Affects More Women Than Men—and Some Experts Think The Reason Why Lies in the Gut
Alzheimer's disease—a progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age—is what experts…
By Emily Laurence
The Contraception Gap Is Getting Bigger—These Telehealth Companies Are Trying To Bridge It
June 25, 2020
The Contraception Gap Is Getting Bigger—These Telehealth Companies Are Trying To Bridge It
Gaps in birth control knowledge and access have riddled American history since "the pill" became…
By Kells McPhillips
New Research Shows a New Way To Classify PCOS, Paving the Way for Better Diagnosis and Treatment
June 24, 2020
New Research Shows a New Way To Classify PCOS, Paving the Way for Better Diagnosis and Treatment
Despite affecting one in 10 women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition that…
By Emily Laurence
What Doctors Want You To Know About the Potential Link Between COVID-19 and Blood Type
June 24, 2020
What Doctors Want You To Know About the Potential Link Between COVID-19 and Blood Type
We’re all painfully aware of the many unanswered questions about COVID-19. The relatively new disease…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
We’re About to Give You a Very Good Reason to Hop in the Shower Today
June 24, 2020
We’re About to Give You a Very Good Reason to Hop in the Shower Today
If your quarantine habits have turned your daily shower into a weekly one, well, same.…
By Zoe Weiner
A Friendly Reminder That COVID Is Still Happening—Here Are 5 of the Most Basic Ways To Stop the Spread
June 24, 2020
A Friendly Reminder That COVID Is Still Happening—Here Are 5 of the Most Basic Ways To Stop the Spread
Thanks to the infodemic, COVID-19 fatigue has become a very real (and very dangerous) reality.…
By Kells McPhillips
Yes, I Have an Invisible Illness. But That's Just One Part of Who I Am
June 23, 2020
Yes, I Have an Invisible Illness. But That's Just One Part of Who I Am
For more than half of my life, my health didn’t dictate many decisions. It didn’t…
By Harper Spero
Your 7 Chakras, Explained—Plus, How To Tell if They're Blocked
June 22, 2020
Your 7 Chakras, Explained—Plus, How To Tell if They're Blocked
If you've ever attended a yoga class, group meditation, or indulged in an hours-long reiki…
By Rachel Jacoby Zoldan
Face Shield Versus Face Masks: A Doctor Explains the Difference Between the Two
June 22, 2020
Face Shield Versus Face Masks: A Doctor Explains the Difference Between the Two
Ever since quarantining ramped up throughout the United States in early March, there's been ongoing,…
By Kells McPhillips
If You're Feeling Physically Exhausted Right Now, It Might Actually Be Time to Give Your Brain a Rest
June 22, 2020
If You're Feeling Physically Exhausted Right Now, It Might Actually Be Time to Give Your Brain a Rest
If you’ve ever wondered why working from home, doing things on your phone, or anxiety…
By Erin Bunch
This Common Sneaker Mistake Could Be Upping Your Risk for Foot Fungus
June 21, 2020
This Common Sneaker Mistake Could Be Upping Your Risk for Foot Fungus
Once you get a foot fungus, it can be really hard to get rid of—especially…
By Tehrene Firman
You Could Get Paid $10,000 To Poop All Summer—No Toilet Paper Required
June 19, 2020
You Could Get Paid $10,000 To Poop All Summer—No Toilet Paper Required
If you're looking for a WFH summer job where you can literally s--t the day…
By Mary Grace Garis
OK TMI: Can You Get a Yeast Infection From a Wet Bathing Suit?
June 18, 2020
OK TMI: Can You Get a Yeast Infection From a Wet Bathing Suit?
Considering that, oh, everything else is cancelled, you might be yearning to spend extra time…
By Mary Grace Garis
How Safe Is it (For my Wallet *and* Me) To Book Future Travel Right Now?
June 18, 2020
How Safe Is it (For my Wallet *and* Me) To Book Future Travel Right Now?
Every day, a deluge of travel deals from airlines hits my inbox from JetBlue, Delta,…
By Kells McPhillips
The Importance of Black Spaces in Wellness
June 18, 2020
The Importance of Black Spaces in Wellness
For many Americans, decisions around wellness and self care include whether they prefer taking a…
By Na'Tasha Jones
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and the Toilet, According to a New Study
June 17, 2020
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and the Toilet, According to a New Study
Your bathroom habits may matter when it comes to stopping the spread of COVID-19. And…
By Mary Grace Garis
These Antimicrobial Wraps Offer a New Way to Prevent COVID-19 Transfer at the Gym
June 17, 2020
These Antimicrobial Wraps Offer a New Way to Prevent COVID-19 Transfer at the Gym
With many gyms opening their doors across the country, safety precautions are being taken in…
By Tehrene Firman
Black People Are Often Unfairly Blamed For Health Disparities—Which Ignores Everything We Know About Being Well
June 17, 2020
Black People Are Often Unfairly Blamed For Health Disparities—Which Ignores Everything We Know About Being Well
When most people think about health and wellness, especially when they want to improve it,…
By Maya Feller, RD
Experts Name the 5 Golden Rules of a Healthy Work From Home Life
June 16, 2020
Experts Name the 5 Golden Rules of a Healthy Work From Home Life
When you're essentially spending all your time between the four walls of your home or…
By Kells McPhillips
This Is How You Should Sit During All Your Meals to Promote Better Digestion
June 15, 2020
This Is How You Should Sit During All Your Meals to Promote Better Digestion
In countries like India, Japan, and China, eating while seated on the floor serves as…
By Kells McPhillips
Why the Supreme Court’s Civil Rights Ruling Is a Huge Win for the LGBTQ+ Community
June 15, 2020
Why the Supreme Court’s Civil Rights Ruling Is a Huge Win for the LGBTQ+ Community
The Trump administration has been characterized in large parts by its attempts to strip civil…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Make Coffee Kombucha, the Gut-Friendly Way To Enjoy Caffeine
June 15, 2020
How To Make Coffee Kombucha, the Gut-Friendly Way To Enjoy Caffeine
If ever there was a perfect drink to solve our collective exhaustion and love of…
By Kells McPhillips
You Can Crank Out This Mobility Workout in 10 Minutes Flat
June 15, 2020
You Can Crank Out This Mobility Workout in 10 Minutes Flat
You can count mobility as the highly-underrated cousin of flexibility. The term refers to a…
By Kells McPhillips
4 Things You Should Know About Supporting Your Energy, According to a Functional Doctor
June 15, 2020
4 Things You Should Know About Supporting Your Energy, According to a Functional Doctor
Even if your workplace attire has morphed into business on the top, PJs on the…
By Well+Good Editors
Can You Get a UTI From Masturbating?
June 14, 2020
Can You Get a UTI From Masturbating?
Masturbation is an accessible and healthy method of self-care, and as the importance of sexual…
By Mary Grace Garis
6 Factors That Make a Workout Better for Your Bones, According to Harvard Health
June 12, 2020
6 Factors That Make a Workout Better for Your Bones, According to Harvard Health
Regular exercise has been shown to reduce falls by almost one-third in older adults. And…
By Kells McPhillips
20 Breathable Face Masks To Keep You Comfortable All Summer Long
June 11, 2020
20 Breathable Face Masks To Keep You Comfortable All Summer Long
I was actually getting used to wearing a face mask in public before the temperature…
By Tehrene Firman
The FDA approves the first oral treatment for fibroids symptoms, offering a new non-surgical option
June 09, 2020
The FDA approves the first oral treatment for fibroids symptoms, offering a new non-surgical option
Uterine fibroids are the leading cause of hysterectomies in the United States. The tumors themselves…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Zip ties, tear gas, tasers, rubber bullets—how brutal police use of force affects the human body
June 09, 2020
Zip ties, tear gas, tasers, rubber bullets—how brutal police use of force affects the human body
Visuals from the last two weeks of protests for racial justice have laid bare an…
By Erin Bunch
OK, TMI: Why are my nipples so damn sensitive? 
June 09, 2020
OK, TMI: Why are my nipples so damn sensitive? 
A not-so-secret fact about nipples? They're one of the body's erogenous zones—you can even have…
By Allie Flinn
How quarantine reconnected me with a body I'd long been neglecting
June 09, 2020
How quarantine reconnected me with a body I'd long been neglecting
In January, I took a fall at my climbing gym in New York City and…
By Kells McPhillips
Everything You Need to Know About How Stress Can Impact Your Gut Health
June 08, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About How Stress Can Impact Your Gut Health
You're not just imagining that "gut feeling" when something just doesn't feel right. Your gut…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
5 ways eating more home-cooked meals can affect your gut health for the better
June 07, 2020
5 ways eating more home-cooked meals can affect your gut health for the better
When you've spent three months eating all your meals at home (and cooking the vast…
By Emily Laurence
You Asked, They Answered: OB/GYNs Answer 10 Common Questions About Nipples
June 06, 2020
You Asked, They Answered: OB/GYNs Answer 10 Common Questions About Nipples
Nipples are one of the most fascinating oddities of the body—they can change color and…
By Isadora Baum
150+ Black-owned wellness businesses to support now and always
June 02, 2020
150+ Black-owned wellness businesses to support now and always
If you're Black, you know that supporting community-minded businesses is important, and part of a…
By Zoe Weiner
11 wellness resources and relief funds for Black individuals to find some respite
June 01, 2020
11 wellness resources and relief funds for Black individuals to find some respite
Protests ignited across the United States in the last month in response to the killing…
By Kells McPhillips
The summer of stinky sneaker feet is over before it even started thanks to 5 tips from a podiatrist
June 01, 2020
The summer of stinky sneaker feet is over before it even started thanks to 5 tips from a podiatrist
Along with sunshine and long days, summer is the season of smelly sneaker feet. When…
By Kara Jillian Brown
‘I’m an OB/GYN, and This Is How You Should Actually Wash Your Vulva’
May 31, 2020
‘I’m an OB/GYN, and This Is How You Should Actually Wash Your Vulva’
The vagina is a self-cleaning organ, a job which it can perform without the assistance…
By Allie Flinn
Is it just me, or is wearing headphones all day making my ears super waxy?
May 29, 2020
Is it just me, or is wearing headphones all day making my ears super waxy?
Working from home means that all of our work conversations require a certain degree of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Need To Get Things Moving? Here Are the 7 Best Acupressure Points for Constipation Relief
May 28, 2020
Need To Get Things Moving? Here Are the 7 Best Acupressure Points for Constipation Relief
Once upon a time, you may have never given a second thought to pooping every…
By Kara Jillian Brown
An OB/GYN breaks down exactly what to expect from your annual gyno visit right now
May 28, 2020
An OB/GYN breaks down exactly what to expect from your annual gyno visit right now
If your annual OB/GYN appointment was originally scheduled anytime in the last couple of months,…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
3 things a dentist wants you to be doing right now for healthy teeth and gums
May 28, 2020
3 things a dentist wants you to be doing right now for healthy teeth and gums
While it's true that I have low risk tolerance when it comes to the possibility…
By Erin Bunch
Doctors Explain Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19 Antibody Tests
May 27, 2020
Doctors Explain Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19 Antibody Tests
On April 1, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19 antibody test:…
By Kells McPhillips
This do-it-all facial tool will give you a pro-grade sculpting facial at home in 7 minutes flat
May 27, 2020
This do-it-all facial tool will give you a pro-grade sculpting facial at home in 7 minutes flat
Even if you do everything right, it’s an unavoidable fact of life that by the…
By Zoe Weiner
How airport security will look different—and safer—nationwide by mid-June
May 27, 2020
How airport security will look different—and safer—nationwide by mid-June
For the vast majority of Americans, the idea of getting on an airplane right now…
By Kells McPhillips
Upper Glute Workout: The 9 Best Exercises To Target Those Butt Muscles
May 27, 2020
Upper Glute Workout: The 9 Best Exercises To Target Those Butt Muscles
If you've been working on your backside lately, there’s a good chance that you’ve zeroed…
By Tehrene Firman
OK, TMI: Why Do I Get Butthole Cramps on My Period?
May 26, 2020
OK, TMI: Why Do I Get Butthole Cramps on My Period?
Confession: When I'm on my period, I don't just get regular cramps. Sometimes, it feels…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The dos and don'ts of seeing people in person right now, according to doctors and nurses
May 26, 2020
The dos and don'ts of seeing people in person right now, according to doctors and nurses
As states around the country begin to open back up, many people are still left…
By Kara Jillian Brown
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