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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
More than 80% of the world’s longest-living people are having sex between age 65 and 100—here’s their secret
May 26, 2020
More than 80% of the world’s longest-living people are having sex between age 65 and 100—here’s their secret
The Blue Zones refers to the regions where people often live up to triple digits…
By Mary Grace Garis
These slippers with built-in arch support are the best thing to ever happen to my feet
May 24, 2020
These slippers with built-in arch support are the best thing to ever happen to my feet
About four weeks into this new reality, my right foot started doing this weird clicky…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Here's what a functional doctor wants you to know about how stress can affect your health
May 22, 2020
Here's what a functional doctor wants you to know about how stress can affect your health
Have you ever felt your stomach cramp up while dealing with a stressful work project?…
By Well+Good Editors
OK TMI: What Happens When You Leave a Tampon In for Too Long?
May 20, 2020
OK TMI: What Happens When You Leave a Tampon In for Too Long?
There are some things that are surprisingly easy to forget: Mom's birthday (is it the…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Johnson & Johnson discontinues talc-based baby powders in the U.S. and Canada
May 20, 2020
Johnson & Johnson discontinues talc-based baby powders in the U.S. and Canada
Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder has come under fire in recent years due to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Kristen Bell is partnering with Lord Jones for an affordable CBD line called 'Happy Dance'
May 20, 2020
Kristen Bell is partnering with Lord Jones for an affordable CBD line called 'Happy Dance'
On a recent episode of Well+Good's YouTube series The Avocado Show, the one and only Kristen…
By Kells McPhillips
If your cleanser doesn't pass the 'bubble test,' it might be time for a new one
May 20, 2020
If your cleanser doesn't pass the 'bubble test,' it might be time for a new one
 Before COVID-19 (an era that we're calling B.C.), you could book a luxury facial…
By Rachel Lapidos
I take hydroxychloroquine for an autoimmune disorder—but you shouldn't be taking it for COVID-19
May 20, 2020
I take hydroxychloroquine for an autoimmune disorder—but you shouldn't be taking it for COVID-19
Every night before bed, I brush my teeth, wash my face, and pop 400 mg…
By Abbey Stone
Why we get enraged by rule breakers—and how to deal with it compassionately
May 20, 2020
Why we get enraged by rule breakers—and how to deal with it compassionately
In what has been a relentlessly disturbing year, few things have been so irksome—to those…
By Erin Bunch
How front-line workers are finding hope and inspiration in the ongoing battle against COVID-19
May 19, 2020
How front-line workers are finding hope and inspiration in the ongoing battle against COVID-19
As of mid-April (the most recent data available), nearly 9,300 United States health-care workers had contracted…
By Kells McPhillips
5 healthy hygiene habits you should definitely keep practicing post-pandemic
May 18, 2020
5 healthy hygiene habits you should definitely keep practicing post-pandemic
The ongoing pandemic has people thinking about healthy hygiene in many ways they haven't before.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to feel more balanced during COVID-19, according to Ayurveda
May 18, 2020
How to feel more balanced during COVID-19, according to Ayurveda
Even if you've made every possible effort to maintain a sense of normalcy while in…
By Emily Laurence
Yard work is basically strength training—here's how to get stronger while mowing the lawn
May 16, 2020
Yard work is basically strength training—here's how to get stronger while mowing the lawn
My dad spent every Saturday of my childhood blowing the leaves in our yard, obliterating…
By Kells McPhillips
This is exactly what happens if you don't wear a sports bra while working out
May 15, 2020
This is exactly what happens if you don't wear a sports bra while working out
Let's face it, we're all about going braless recently ...and maybe that behavior has found…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 5 best tools for keeping your feet in good health, according to a podiatrist
May 15, 2020
The 5 best tools for keeping your feet in good health, according to a podiatrist
Keeping your feet in good health matters more than you think. "Feet are the foundation…
By Tehrene Firman
The 'NEURO method' is the neurologist-approved way to protect brain health
May 14, 2020
The 'NEURO method' is the neurologist-approved way to protect brain health
Many of us know at least one older person who’s been diagnosed with dementia—aka a…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
You're not imagining it—quarantine is definitely messing with your periods
May 13, 2020
You're not imagining it—quarantine is definitely messing with your periods
I got my period on April 14. Other than not wanting to go to a…
By Carla Sosenko
People are ready to hook up again—are antibody tests the new STI tests?
May 13, 2020
People are ready to hook up again—are antibody tests the new STI tests?
If anything tells you about the times we're living in, it's the fact that people…
By Kells McPhillips
The future of telemedicine is being shaped right now—here's how it's already adapting
May 12, 2020
The future of telemedicine is being shaped right now—here's how it's already adapting
Normal is different now. Thanks to COVID-19, things like going out or even seeing our…
By Kelsey Ogletree
What an RD wants you to know before trying the candida diet for better gut health
May 12, 2020
What an RD wants you to know before trying the candida diet for better gut health
 Wondering about the health benefits of the candida diet? A dietitian breaks it down…
By Kells McPhillips
COVID-19 antigen testing just got approved—and doctors say it'll help test more people, much faster
May 11, 2020
COVID-19 antigen testing just got approved—and doctors say it'll help test more people, much faster
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for a COVID-19 antigen test on Friday. Joining…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 3 reasons why your digestion goes to crap throughout the day—and how to fix it
May 09, 2020
The 3 reasons why your digestion goes to crap throughout the day—and how to fix it
I'm at my best in the morning. The existential grumpiness hasn't set in yet, I…
By Kells McPhillips
What you really need to know about COVID-19 transmission in semen
May 08, 2020
What you really need to know about COVID-19 transmission in semen
Scientists are still deep in the research process of uncovering all the ways in which…
By Kells McPhillips
An ER doctor answers all your questions about dealing with a non-COVID-19 health emergency right now
May 08, 2020
An ER doctor answers all your questions about dealing with a non-COVID-19 health emergency right now
COVID-19 has put extreme stress on emergency rooms around the world. Even those who believe…
By Kara Jillian Brown
OK, TMI: Why does drinking alcohol always give me diarrhea?
May 07, 2020
OK, TMI: Why does drinking alcohol always give me diarrhea?
A lot of things in our lives right now feel very different. We're working from…
By Isadora Baum
I’m an ENT and this is what everyone gets wrong about cleaning their ears
May 06, 2020
I’m an ENT and this is what everyone gets wrong about cleaning their ears
When my ear, nose, and throat doctor first told me that I should never, ever…
By Zoe Weiner
The unspoken emotional toll of secondary infertility
May 06, 2020
The unspoken emotional toll of secondary infertility
Texas native Kelly Matthews, 36, and her husband always knew they wanted a big family.…
By Emily Laurence
What the unique smell of your bad breath says about you—and how to make it better
May 06, 2020
What the unique smell of your bad breath says about you—and how to make it better
Part of being a real, live human being (which I think we all still are,…
By Erin Bunch
6 Gut-Health Facts G.I. Docs Want Everyone To Know
May 05, 2020
6 Gut-Health Facts G.I. Docs Want Everyone To Know
If wellness is your jam (or maybe I should say, your avocado toast), you likely…
By Emily Laurence
When you move less so does your poop—but walking for digestion is easy
May 02, 2020
When you move less so does your poop—but walking for digestion is easy
Spending more time at home means a lot of us aren't walking nearly as much…
By Kara Jillian Brown
What to do when you feel like your quarantine drinking is getting out of control
May 01, 2020
What to do when you feel like your quarantine drinking is getting out of control
If you've been turning to virtual happy hours for stress relief, ending the day after…
By Erin Bunch
'I Got COVID-19 and Made a Full Recovery—Here's What It Was Like'
May 01, 2020
'I Got COVID-19 and Made a Full Recovery—Here's What It Was Like'
COVID-19 has killed more Americans than the Vietnam War. With numbers so devastating, it's hard…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Yes, 'tea headaches' exist—these are the herbs that are to blame
April 30, 2020
Yes, 'tea headaches' exist—these are the herbs that are to blame
A cup of tea is often thought of as the remedy to virtually anything that…
By Emily Laurence
How push-ups became the official workout of COVID-19
April 30, 2020
How push-ups became the official workout of COVID-19
Push-ups became the workout they are today thanks to wrestler Jerick Revilla, who reportedly performed…
By Kells McPhillips
This is what happens when you stop brushing your teeth every day
April 30, 2020
This is what happens when you stop brushing your teeth every day
Let's say, hypothetically, that "someone you know" has been occasionally forgetting to brush their teeth…
By Erin Bunch
Yes, you can still be constipated even if you pooped today
April 30, 2020
Yes, you can still be constipated even if you pooped today
As if digestive issues weren't common enough already, being in lockdown can actually make them…
By Emily Laurence
Well+Good is nominated for two Webby Awards—and we need your help to win
April 29, 2020
Well+Good is nominated for two Webby Awards—and we need your help to win
Psst! We have some exciting news, fam. The 24th annual Webby Awards are here, and…
By Kells McPhillips
Why am I so farty right now, and dear god, how do I stop?
April 29, 2020
Why am I so farty right now, and dear god, how do I stop?
My sincerest apologies if you, or a co-habitator that you're going to passive-aggressively forward this…
By Mary Grace Garis
I've helped women get pregnant for 20 years—here's what I've learned about infertility
April 28, 2020
I've helped women get pregnant for 20 years—here's what I've learned about infertility
When Patty* came to see me, she had been struggling with infertility for three years…
By Jill Blakeway, DACM
'Herd immunity' to COVID-19 won't happen anytime soon—here's why
April 27, 2020
'Herd immunity' to COVID-19 won't happen anytime soon—here's why
The term "herd immunity" has been floating around in headlines for months. A top White…
By Kara Jillian Brown
6 Social Distancing Mistakes That May Be Putting You at Risk for COVID-19
April 27, 2020
6 Social Distancing Mistakes That May Be Putting You at Risk for COVID-19
We're now four months into the pandemic and while it's still very real and very…
By Emily Laurence
A Non-Hodgkins lymphoma survivor shares her cancer and IVF journey
April 27, 2020
A Non-Hodgkins lymphoma survivor shares her cancer and IVF journey
The ski trip to Utah wasn't supposed to be this way. It was just supposed…
By Liya Shuster-Bier
Here's every dirty detail you need to know about 'toilet plumes'—and how to keep poop off your toothbrush
April 27, 2020
Here's every dirty detail you need to know about 'toilet plumes'—and how to keep poop off your toothbrush
There are two types of flushers: those who flush with the lid up and those…
By Kara Jillian Brown
7 Health Benefits of Masturbating That Prove You Should Be Feeling Yourself All. The. Time.
April 25, 2020
7 Health Benefits of Masturbating That Prove You Should Be Feeling Yourself All. The. Time.
Let's say you’re bored, horny, single, socially distancing from a sexual partner, or even living…
By Morgan Mandriota
The busiest muscles in your body need a break—here's how to rest your eyes
April 24, 2020
The busiest muscles in your body need a break—here's how to rest your eyes
We use our eyes every waking moment of the day. And now that we essentially…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A functional medicine doctor shares the 4 wellness practices we should all prioritize during social distancing
April 23, 2020
A functional medicine doctor shares the 4 wellness practices we should all prioritize during social distancing
The United States has been in a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic…
By Caroline Shannon Karasik
How to talk to your children about the constant uncertainty of the coronavirus
April 23, 2020
How to talk to your children about the constant uncertainty of the coronavirus
The morning I told my fifth grader that school would be closed for the rest…
By Beth Lipton
The Oura Ring is sleep-tracking jewelry—here's everything you need to know about it
April 22, 2020
The Oura Ring is sleep-tracking jewelry—here's everything you need to know about it
Even as the world we live in rapidly shape-shifts, there are certain, research-backed truths. For…
By Kells McPhillips
Not all COVID-19 antibody tests are safe or accurate, according to health experts
April 22, 2020
Not all COVID-19 antibody tests are safe or accurate, according to health experts
In early April, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19…
By Kells McPhillips
OK, TMI: Is it true that you can get a UTI from not peeing after sex?
April 21, 2020
OK, TMI: Is it true that you can get a UTI from not peeing after sex?
If you've ever been caught with a post-coital case of the lazies, there's nothing worse…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm an acupuncturist, and this is the most common infertility issue I see
April 21, 2020
I'm an acupuncturist, and this is the most common infertility issue I see
Most heterosexual couples expect to get pregnant quickly. They stop using birth control, learn how…
By Jill Blakeway, DACM
Does exercise reduce inflammation? Here's what a preventive medicine doc says
April 21, 2020
Does exercise reduce inflammation? Here's what a preventive medicine doc says
Anyone who's serious about preventing chronic inflammation (aka a sustained inflammatory response in the body…
By Emily Laurence
COVID-19 is forcing hopeful parents-to-be to put their family dreams on pause
April 20, 2020
COVID-19 is forcing hopeful parents-to-be to put their family dreams on pause
When Alyssa*, a 30-year-old infertility patient, began fertility treatments last September, she discovered that on…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
OK, TMI: Why do I get 'stage fright' when I pee?
April 17, 2020
OK, TMI: Why do I get 'stage fright' when I pee?
I find that some of the most interesting assignments I get are when they start…
By Allie Flinn
Wellness on TikTok is booming—and choreographed dances don't even scratch the surface
April 17, 2020
Wellness on TikTok is booming—and choreographed dances don't even scratch the surface
"Bye, I'm going to go learn a new TikTok dance" was the near-constant refrain I…
By Kells McPhillips
There’s Really No Point to Wearing Deodorant Anymore… Here's Why
April 17, 2020
There’s Really No Point to Wearing Deodorant Anymore… Here's Why
As everyone participates in social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, you're not really seen by…
By Rachel Lapidos
Are ceiling fans bad for allergies? It could be ruining your sleep
April 17, 2020
Are ceiling fans bad for allergies? It could be ruining your sleep
Night sweaters know all too well that sleeping with a ceiling fan running is essential,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'I’m a Functional Doctor and This Is What I do To Support my Immune Health'
April 17, 2020
'I’m a Functional Doctor and This Is What I do To Support my Immune Health'
If you're like most people, you don't start thinking about immunity until it's all you…
By Well+Good Editors
TMI, but Uh, How Do I Wax My Butt Strip Like I Did When I Got Brazilians?
April 16, 2020
TMI, but Uh, How Do I Wax My Butt Strip Like I Did When I Got Brazilians?
As we're stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, away from our typical beauty salons,…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is how often you should wash your bed sheets if you sleep naked
April 15, 2020
This is how often you should wash your bed sheets if you sleep naked
If you're alternating between day and night pajamas with elevating frequency, this couldn't be a…
By Mary Grace Garis
Here’s what you can learn from the healthiest dogs on Instagram
April 15, 2020
Here’s what you can learn from the healthiest dogs on Instagram
There’s no doubt that Instagram dogs are the connoisseurs of cuteness. But while you’re double-tapping…
By Well+Good Editors
9 Shoulder Exercises To Do at Home That Dissolve Any Sign of Tension
April 14, 2020
9 Shoulder Exercises To Do at Home That Dissolve Any Sign of Tension
When cycling through weekly workouts, it's easy to fall into the same strength-training regimen of…
By Zoe Weiner
These online infertility support groups make the journey less isolating for people struggling to conceive
April 14, 2020
These online infertility support groups make the journey less isolating for people struggling to conceive
When Casey* got pregnant at age 28, she was elated. But then she experienced an…
By Emily Laurence
Planned Parenthood now offers telehealth services in all 50 states—here's how it works
April 14, 2020
Planned Parenthood now offers telehealth services in all 50 states—here's how it works
As more and more health care providers take their services online amid the COVID-19 pandemic,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I paid $36,839 for infertility treatments all out of pocket
April 13, 2020
I paid $36,839 for infertility treatments all out of pocket
I knew raising kids was going to be expensive. The bottles, the crib, the diapers,…
By Angela Hatem
Why you need a rest day, even in quarantine
April 12, 2020
Why you need a rest day, even in quarantine
"I finally have the time to tone my body," you think between crunches and jumping…
By Mary Grace Garis
The ‘paparazzi potty’ takes photos of your butt and poop (for science)
April 10, 2020
The ‘paparazzi potty’ takes photos of your butt and poop (for science)
Believe it or not, researchers have been working on a smart toilet that photographs your…
By Erin Bunch
Why abortion access during COVID-19 is being unfairly limited
April 09, 2020
Why abortion access during COVID-19 is being unfairly limited
In early March, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) released its official recommendations for how…
By Kells McPhillips
4 of the best sleep apps are free right now—so why *not* optimize your snooze game?
April 09, 2020
4 of the best sleep apps are free right now—so why *not* optimize your snooze game?
The optimist in me has made it her singular mission to find silver linings every…
By Kells McPhillips
Why doctors want you to follow 'Life's Simple 7' (plus 1) for a healthier heart
April 05, 2020
Why doctors want you to follow 'Life's Simple 7' (plus 1) for a healthier heart
Here's an encouraging stat: A full 80 percent of cardiovascular disease is preventable, according to…
By Emily Laurence
These Are the Best Exercises for Longevity, According to a Functional Aging Trainer
April 03, 2020
These Are the Best Exercises for Longevity, According to a Functional Aging Trainer
Exercise comes with a whole lot of instant gratification. A single sweat session can immediately…
By Zoe Weiner
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