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This is how you should grocery shop during the coronavirus pandemic
April 03, 2020
This is how you should grocery shop during the coronavirus pandemic
Adjusting to life under siege by SARS-CoV-2 has not been easy; each new day brings…
By Erin Bunch
How a pandemic makes the most compelling case for 'Medicare for All'
April 03, 2020
How a pandemic makes the most compelling case for 'Medicare for All'
You’re probably familiar with the term "Medicare for All." Maybe you've heard Bernie Sanders or…
By Ashley Ross
The 3 best exercises for strong bones you can do without any equipment
April 03, 2020
The 3 best exercises for strong bones you can do without any equipment
No doubt exercise makes your muscles stronger, but that's not the whole story. When you're…
By Kells McPhillips
I'm a nurse fighting COVID-19 on the front lines in NYC—this is what my life is like right now
April 03, 2020
I'm a nurse fighting COVID-19 on the front lines in NYC—this is what my life is like right now
When Heather Tomazin, RN, a medical-surgery nurse living in New York City, heard that her…
By Mercey Livingston
The Tokyo Olympics are rescheduled for July 2021—here's how athletes are reacting
April 02, 2020
The Tokyo Olympics are rescheduled for July 2021—here's how athletes are reacting
Haley Anderson, American Olympic silver medalist in swimming, spent the last weeks of February scouring her…
By Kells McPhillips
Life as an ER doc fighting COVID-19: 'I've never actually been fearful of a patient until now'
April 02, 2020
Life as an ER doc fighting COVID-19: 'I've never actually been fearful of a patient until now'
It's still dark when Candice Meck, DO, gets up and starts getting ready for work.…
By Emily Laurence
I'm a dentist, and this is what I want you to know about mouthwash
April 01, 2020
I'm a dentist, and this is what I want you to know about mouthwash
As we all take stock of what we *need* versus what we need, even household items…
By Erin Bunch
The Temperature-Changing Eight Sleep Mattress That Finally Put My Night Sweats To Bed
April 01, 2020
The Temperature-Changing Eight Sleep Mattress That Finally Put My Night Sweats To Bed
My waking nightmare goes a little something like this: I go to sleep bundled to…
By Kells McPhillips
Podiatrists say being barefoot all the time at home is *not* healthy—here's why
March 31, 2020
Podiatrists say being barefoot all the time at home is *not* healthy—here's why
Working from home during COVID-19 has certainly changed things, especially when it comes to our…
By Francesca Krempa
5 dentist-approved methods for at-home jaw tension relief
March 30, 2020
5 dentist-approved methods for at-home jaw tension relief
As the world faces a global COVID-19 pandemic, it's normal to feel pretty (er, really)…
By Rachel Lapidos
Practicing good ‘wrist posture’ is a must when working from home
March 30, 2020
Practicing good ‘wrist posture’ is a must when working from home
The initial appeal that comes with working from home is that you're not tied to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I'm a gynecologist, and these are the top 4 things I'm begging you to stop doing to your vagina
March 28, 2020
I'm a gynecologist, and these are the top 4 things I'm begging you to stop doing to your vagina
Vaginas are pretty freaking cool. Your vagina allows you to orgasm (that's cool), give life…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Should I disinfect my mail? Experts say you don't need to fear COVID-19 on packages
March 27, 2020
Should I disinfect my mail? Experts say you don't need to fear COVID-19 on packages
We know that diligent hand washing and social distancing are both essential if we're to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
There's a legit reason why social distancing can leave you wondering, 'Why am I constipated?'
March 27, 2020
There's a legit reason why social distancing can leave you wondering, 'Why am I constipated?'
A few weeks ago, when everyone was preparing for social distancing, the biggest poop-related problem…
By Emily Laurence
Wellness is a $4.5 trillion industry—here's how COVID-19 is affecting its workforce
March 27, 2020
Wellness is a $4.5 trillion industry—here's how COVID-19 is affecting its workforce
Boutique workout studios, fast-casual healthy eateries, and holistic wellness hubs throughout the country have closed…
By Kells McPhillips
I'm a psychologist who specializes in social media behavior—here's what to do when you spot fake news about COVID-19
March 27, 2020
I'm a psychologist who specializes in social media behavior—here's what to do when you spot fake news about COVID-19
Anytime something unprecedented hits the news cycle, social media feeds tend to become a free…
By Kells McPhillips
Uhhh What Exactly Are the Health Effects of Not Wearing Underwear? A Gyno Weighs In
March 27, 2020
Uhhh What Exactly Are the Health Effects of Not Wearing Underwear? A Gyno Weighs In
During social distancing, a lot of our normal day-to-day practices have gone straight out the…
By Zoe Weiner
How to feel less tired, according to a dietitian, a doctor, and a trainer's best kept secrets
March 26, 2020
How to feel less tired, according to a dietitian, a doctor, and a trainer's best kept secrets
Whether it's the emotional exhaustion from everything going on in the world, effort at having…
By Emily Laurence
COVID-19 may force me and hundreds of other mothers to give birth alone
March 26, 2020
COVID-19 may force me and hundreds of other mothers to give birth alone
Update: On March 27, 2020, the New York Department of Health issued a health advisory…
By Keanna Sheu
How to clean your food and healthy grocery haul properly
March 26, 2020
How to clean your food and healthy grocery haul properly
In our heaps of social distancing spare time, many of us have become amateur germ exterminators. Any…
By Kells McPhillips
3 sexual-health reasons to replace your vibrator, according to a sexologist
March 26, 2020
3 sexual-health reasons to replace your vibrator, according to a sexologist
The concept of sexual wellness requires a vested interest in actually being well. And sometimes…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 7 best bidets to make toilet paper a thing of the past
March 26, 2020
The 7 best bidets to make toilet paper a thing of the past
A friend tells me that in certain cultural pockets of the world, a lot of…
By Erin Bunch
The most important thing to know about sewing your own face masks for COVID-19
March 25, 2020
The most important thing to know about sewing your own face masks for COVID-19
Social distancing has handed many of us a quantity of free time that we're still…
By Kells McPhillips
Why the Battle Over Women's Bodies Persists into the New Decade
March 24, 2020
Why the Battle Over Women's Bodies Persists into the New Decade
Ideally, we will one day no longer need a designated month to honor the achievements…
By Erin Bunch
It's official: The 2020 Olympics will be postponed—here's how that'll impact athletes
March 24, 2020
It's official: The 2020 Olympics will be postponed—here's how that'll impact athletes
Every four years, the world's nations gather in one location for the summer Olympic games.…
By Kells McPhillips
'Safer' sex is different in the time of COVID-19—here's what you need to know
March 23, 2020
'Safer' sex is different in the time of COVID-19—here's what you need to know
Now that we're all spending all of our time hunkering down at home with canned goods,…
By Kells McPhillips
Hand washing is important, but these are the other 4 things you touch all day that you should be cleaning
March 21, 2020
Hand washing is important, but these are the other 4 things you touch all day that you should be cleaning
Though the swift spread of COVID-19 has sent us into a global panic, it's weirdly comforting…
By Mary Grace Garis
Here's what you need to know about the new at-home COVID-19 tests
March 20, 2020
Here's what you need to know about the new at-home COVID-19 tests
While many Americans (particularly those who live in states with new shelter-in-place policies) are doing…
By Emily Laurence
What a wearable researcher wants you to know about using your fitness tracker to self-diagnose—and self-monitor—COVID-19
March 20, 2020
What a wearable researcher wants you to know about using your fitness tracker to self-diagnose—and self-monitor—COVID-19
Wearable technology has come a long way since the clunky heart rate monitors introduced in…
By Kells McPhillips
Your head weighs 'as much as a bowling ball'—these 4 stretches help you use that weight to ease neck pain
March 19, 2020
Your head weighs 'as much as a bowling ball'—these 4 stretches help you use that weight to ease neck pain
You might have heard that your head weighs about as much as a bowling ball.…
By Kells McPhillips
A G.I. doc shares the best healthy foods for restoring the good bacteria in the gut
March 19, 2020
A G.I. doc shares the best healthy foods for restoring the good bacteria in the gut
 At this point, you'll be hard up to come across a health expert who doesn't…
By Emily Laurence
COVID-19 has a lot to teach Americans about being brave
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 has a lot to teach Americans about being brave
I'm trying to think of the moment in my life when I felt the most…
By Jen Doll
The meaning of 'shelter in place,' and how it relates to social distancing
March 17, 2020
The meaning of 'shelter in place,' and how it relates to social distancing
The San Francisco Bay Area woke up Tuesday to an order of "shelter in place."…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I'm in my 30s, and I have a compromised immune system. Here's why I want you to take COVID-19 seriously
March 17, 2020
I'm in my 30s, and I have a compromised immune system. Here's why I want you to take COVID-19 seriously
You might not know from seeing me, but I have two chronic diseases—psoriasis and psoriatic…
By Nitika Chopra
Is seltzer just as hydrating as plain H20?
March 17, 2020
Is seltzer just as hydrating as plain H20?
There's a legit reason why many people prefer seltzer. The happy fizz of carbonation makes…
By Emily Laurence
An RD and a natural makeup artist got real about supplements—here’s what happened
March 17, 2020
An RD and a natural makeup artist got real about supplements—here’s what happened
It's easy to believe that your Instagram role model for learning about all things wellness…
By Well+Good Editors
COVID-19: You Should Be Washing Your Hands More, but Does That Go for Showering, Too?
March 16, 2020
COVID-19: You Should Be Washing Your Hands More, but Does That Go for Showering, Too?
"Wash your hands for 20 seconds" has been one of the most common pieces of…
By Zoe Weiner
The 10-minute wellness habit that fights inflammation
March 16, 2020
The 10-minute wellness habit that fights inflammation
Spend even a few minutes dabbling in the world of wellness and you'll walk away…
By Emily Laurence
Here's what you should be doing if you absolutely have to travel right now
March 16, 2020
Here's what you should be doing if you absolutely have to travel right now
With travel restrictions being introduced worldwide in attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, the…
By Kells McPhillips
Probiotics are cool and all, but have you heard about postbiotics?
March 16, 2020
Probiotics are cool and all, but have you heard about postbiotics?
At this point, gut health has been *the* topic of conversation in the wellness world…
By Emily Laurence
The only post-work stretches you need to call it a day on tension
March 13, 2020
The only post-work stretches you need to call it a day on tension
I'm not sure what genius dreamed up the brilliant idea that we should all sit…
By Kells McPhillips
Women's health has never been a focus in sports. Mary Cain wants to change that
March 13, 2020
Women's health has never been a focus in sports. Mary Cain wants to change that
"By second grade, I was the fastest in my class. By third grade, I was…
By Kells McPhillips
The Top 3 Myths About Immunity That Doctors Want You To Stop Believing ASAP
March 13, 2020
The Top 3 Myths About Immunity That Doctors Want You To Stop Believing ASAP
Having a healthy immune system ready to fight off any nasty germs that come in…
By Emily Laurence
This wildly popular device is a science-backed method to keep your phone clean
March 12, 2020
This wildly popular device is a science-backed method to keep your phone clean
You touch your phone an average of 150 times a day—including while you're in the…
By Emily Laurence
How Black Women Have Historically Used Yoga as a Tool for Healing
March 10, 2020
How Black Women Have Historically Used Yoga as a Tool for Healing
Studies prove that anxiety, stress, depression, heart disease, and other ailments affect Black people disproportionately compared…
By Yannise Jean
Why you should be skeptical of natural products claiming to treat COVID-19
March 10, 2020
Why you should be skeptical of natural products claiming to treat COVID-19
With confirmed cases of COVID-19 in 34 states, a host of natural "wellness" companies are…
By Kells McPhillips
Your guide to the healthiest spots in West Hollywood for a rejuvenating weekend
March 10, 2020
Your guide to the healthiest spots in West Hollywood for a rejuvenating weekend
Los Angeles is rife with options for flexing your wellness muscles and learning more about…
By Mary Grace Garis
OK, TMI: Help! I Think I Desensitized Myself by Using My Vibrator…a Lot
March 10, 2020
OK, TMI: Help! I Think I Desensitized Myself by Using My Vibrator…a Lot
There are two kinds of sexual urban legends: the ones that turn out to be…
By Erin Magner
10 healthy foods that can mess with your digestion, according to a top dietitian
March 10, 2020
10 healthy foods that can mess with your digestion, according to a top dietitian
 Ever wondered WTF the acronym "FODMAP" means? Get the DL in this video. It's…
By Allie Flinn
OK, TMI: Why do I cry when I poop, even if nothing hurts? 
March 09, 2020
OK, TMI: Why do I cry when I poop, even if nothing hurts? 
Let's get right down to it: Have you ever gone to the bathroom and found…
By Allie Flinn
You touch your face 23 times an hour—here are 3 ways to curb the habit, according to a behavioral psychologist
March 09, 2020
You touch your face 23 times an hour—here are 3 ways to curb the habit, according to a behavioral psychologist
I touched my face 12 times before my morning meeting. Oh wait, that's a lie—I…
By Mary Grace Garis
'Sleep is the new steps,' according to WHOOP founder Will Ahmed—here's why
March 07, 2020
'Sleep is the new steps,' according to WHOOP founder Will Ahmed—here's why
Fitness trackers and activity monitors have come a long way from the basic pedometer era.…
By Abbey Stone
6 Facts About COVID-19 Doctors Want You To Understand
March 06, 2020
6 Facts About COVID-19 Doctors Want You To Understand
In the eight months since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Wuhan, China,…
By Erin Magner
Have we reached peak hydration?
March 05, 2020
Have we reached peak hydration?
Over the past few years, the basic earth element of water somehow snagged itself a…
By Gabrielle Moss
My grandma says she needs less sleep as she gets older—is she lying?
March 05, 2020
My grandma says she needs less sleep as she gets older—is she lying?
You can consider it an old wives tale or something that gray-haired ladies weave while…
By Mary Grace Garis
This is what it’s like to walk into a real-life wellness wonderland
March 05, 2020
This is what it’s like to walk into a real-life wellness wonderland
Picture this: You step into a room and immediately feel the Zen vibes you're always…
By Alex Taylor
Just chill, because I'm about to tell you everything you've ever wondered about CBD gummies
March 05, 2020
Just chill, because I'm about to tell you everything you've ever wondered about CBD gummies
CBD or cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive element of the cannabis plant, continues to be the most-talked-about…
By Kells McPhillips
Washing your hands sounds trivial—here's the science behind why it works
March 04, 2020
Washing your hands sounds trivial—here's the science behind why it works
As COVID-19 and influenza continue to spread across the country, everyone from coworkers to the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I got into a hyperbaric chamber to speed up the healing process—here's what happened
March 03, 2020
I got into a hyperbaric chamber to speed up the healing process—here's what happened
 What does a hyperbaric chamber do? Watch the video to find out.  We know…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why the Surgeon General is begging you to stop buying face masks
March 02, 2020
Why the Surgeon General is begging you to stop buying face masks
From celebrities on social media to the person sitting next to you on the subway,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 5 biggest heart health myths a cardiologist wishes you'd stop believing
March 02, 2020
The 5 biggest heart health myths a cardiologist wishes you'd stop believing
As a cardiologist and professor with the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Laxmi Mehta,…
By Emily Laurence
Not all hand sanitizers are created equal—here's what germ experts want you to know
March 02, 2020
Not all hand sanitizers are created equal—here's what germ experts want you to know
The latest update from the World Health Organization reports that COVID-19 has infected approximately 90,000…
By Kells McPhillips
The one body part you’re not foam rolling but should, according to a physical therapist
March 02, 2020
The one body part you’re not foam rolling but should, according to a physical therapist
Foam rolling effectively soothes sore muscles, helps with lymphatic drainage, and banishes pain in your…
By Tehrene Firman
The germiest spot at your desk will have you wiping down every surface immediately
March 01, 2020
The germiest spot at your desk will have you wiping down every surface immediately
You spend a lot of time at your desk. Like it or not, it's basically…
By Tehrene Firman
'Steady increase exercise' is the best for your heart—here are 6 steps that make it easy
February 29, 2020
'Steady increase exercise' is the best for your heart—here are 6 steps that make it easy
When you start an exercise routine from scratch, the tendency can be to go all…
By Kells McPhillips
This free online course teaches everything you need to know about coronavirus
February 28, 2020
This free online course teaches everything you need to know about coronavirus
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has killed approximately 2,800 people and infected tens of thousands more…
By Kara Jillian Brown
It's more important than ever to wash your hands frequently—here's *exactly* how long it takes to scrub germs away
February 28, 2020
It's more important than ever to wash your hands frequently—here's *exactly* how long it takes to scrub germs away
With fresh concerns about the global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm a doctor, and I want to talk about the racial disparities that affect Black women's health
February 28, 2020
I'm a doctor, and I want to talk about the racial disparities that affect Black women's health
I spent 16 years (from 2002 to 2018) at Columbia University as a resident, fellow,…
By Nataki Douglas, MD
How to find the supplement to help your gut issues (based on what might be causing them)
February 28, 2020
How to find the supplement to help your gut issues (based on what might be causing them)
If you have digestive challenges (and over 60 million people do), calming your gut can feel…
By Well+Good Editors
I'm a pharmacist and this is the number 1 misconception people have about cold and flu season
February 27, 2020
I'm a pharmacist and this is the number 1 misconception people have about cold and flu season
Every year during cold and flu season, Edith Mirzaian, PharmD, the associate professor of clinical pharmacy…
By Emily Laurence
If you're not 'descaling' your coffee maker, prepare to be grossed out
February 27, 2020
If you're not 'descaling' your coffee maker, prepare to be grossed out
I hate to break it to you, but your coffee maker is probably pretty icky.…
By Tehrene Firman
What Black doulas are doing to keep women and children alive
February 27, 2020
What Black doulas are doing to keep women and children alive
A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to an expectant…
By Janel Martinez
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