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The average woman spends $17,000 on menstruation—so, again, why aren't tampons and pads free?
February 25, 2020
The average woman spends $17,000 on menstruation—so, again, why aren't tampons and pads free?
For the vast majority of people with a uterus, sanitary products—including pads and tampons—are a…
By Emily Laurence
This yoga teacher swears by weekly baths with 200 pounds of ice
February 25, 2020
This yoga teacher swears by weekly baths with 200 pounds of ice
 What happens in a yoga class inspired by the Wim Hof Method? Watch the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A gastroenterologist's top 5 ways to stop nervous poops—because if anything's going to make you *more* nervous, it's that
February 24, 2020
A gastroenterologist's top 5 ways to stop nervous poops—because if anything's going to make you *more* nervous, it's that
Nervous poops are a real thing. Sure, it may not part of polite dinner conversation,…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm a corrective exercise specialist, and this is how I detect imbalance in the body
February 23, 2020
I'm a corrective exercise specialist, and this is how I detect imbalance in the body
New York City-based trainer Tatiana Lampa, NASM, is a different kind of fitness expert. As…
By Kells McPhillips
With new scientific breakthroughs, predicting menopause could soon be as easy as a blood test
February 22, 2020
With new scientific breakthroughs, predicting menopause could soon be as easy as a blood test
If you’ve ever gone to a fertility doc for testing, you’ve likely had a blood…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
The biggest myth about exercise and immunity has endured for 40 years, but it's time to stop believing it
February 22, 2020
The biggest myth about exercise and immunity has endured for 40 years, but it's time to stop believing it
The rumor mill recently told me that certain workouts (low-intensity and moderate-intensity) outpace their higher…
By Kells McPhillips
I'm not big on trying new things, so I challenged myself to my first ever megaformer class—here's what happened
February 21, 2020
I'm not big on trying new things, so I challenged myself to my first ever megaformer class—here's what happened
For me, routine is everything. I want to know what I'm eating every day (I…
By Alex Taylor
4 real benefits of crying that'll make you feel great about *all* your feelings
February 21, 2020
4 real benefits of crying that'll make you feel great about *all* your feelings
A while back, I showed my parents a video of a baby moved to happy…
By Mary Grace Garis
Your digestive health is about so much more than your family history
February 20, 2020
Your digestive health is about so much more than your family history
There might be a few things you already blame your mom for: your secret love…
By Isadora Baum
Thermal wellness is about to become the next must-know metric
February 19, 2020
Thermal wellness is about to become the next must-know metric
Way before we turned to Megaformers and Theraguns in an attempt to achieve wellbeing, cultures…
By Erin Magner
How my endometriosis diagnosis taught me the importance of respecting my own limits
February 18, 2020
How my endometriosis diagnosis taught me the importance of respecting my own limits
My mother and my grandmother were my first introduction to superheroes. They overcame various adversities…
By April Christina
$10 billion for climate change is a start, but here's why I expect more from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
February 18, 2020
$10 billion for climate change is a start, but here's why I expect more from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
On Monday, Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world, announced he's committing $10 billion…
By Erin Bunch
This $220 'royal jelly' facial is fit for a queen—here's what you need to know
February 18, 2020
This $220 'royal jelly' facial is fit for a queen—here's what you need to know
 Let's have a quick entomology lesson. Honey bees make a substance called royal jelly…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Can your gut bacteria impact your...personality?
February 17, 2020
Can your gut bacteria impact your...personality?
The mind-gut connection is one of the biggest topics in wellness right now. Research has…
By Emily Laurence
How natural caffeine compares to synthetic caffeine, according to health experts
February 15, 2020
How natural caffeine compares to synthetic caffeine, according to health experts
Almost everyone is familiar with the effects of caffeine from coffee, tea, and chocolate. While…
By Emily Laurence
How to be *fully satisfied* tonight—and every night
February 14, 2020
How to be *fully satisfied* tonight—and every night
Alisa Vitti—pioneer of female biohacking, Johns Hopkins alum, women’s hormone health expert, and founder of…
By Alisa Vitti
Thousands of Americans are stuck in toxic jobs and marriages just to keep their health insurance
February 14, 2020
Thousands of Americans are stuck in toxic jobs and marriages just to keep their health insurance
Of all the factors to consider before making a life-altering decision—like starting a business or…
By Erin Magner
The surprisingly common health issue that can affect your gut microbiome
February 13, 2020
The surprisingly common health issue that can affect your gut microbiome
When it comes to dealing with gut health issues, it can feel like a really…
By Mercey Livingston
The fertility 'information gap' is keeping LGBTQ+ people from getting the care they need and deserve
February 13, 2020
The fertility 'information gap' is keeping LGBTQ+ people from getting the care they need and deserve
Thirty-three percent of U.S. adults have either used fertility treatments or know someone who has,…
By Kells McPhillips
Your skin is the driest during *this* time of month, according to derms
February 12, 2020
Your skin is the driest during *this* time of month, according to derms
I'm sorry, but the expression "dry as the desert" needs to be rewritten to "dry…
By Kells McPhillips
Never heard of circadian entrainment? Here’s how the method can boost your wellness routine (plus how to do it)
February 11, 2020
Never heard of circadian entrainment? Here’s how the method can boost your wellness routine (plus how to do it)
If you've ever struggled to break out of your foggy morning haze or felt ravenous…
By Well+Good Editors
I'm a professor who encourages students to take dance breaks—this is what happens when you sit too much
February 10, 2020
I'm a professor who encourages students to take dance breaks—this is what happens when you sit too much
As much as it hurts to acknowledge it, we know sitting is bad for us.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A top doctor's 'daily dozen' takes all of the stress and confusion out of healthy eating
February 09, 2020
A top doctor's 'daily dozen' takes all of the stress and confusion out of healthy eating
When a wellness goal of eating healthy reaches a point where it's totally stressing you…
By Emily Laurence
5 moves that prove an exercise ball is the underrated way to stretch your lower back
February 09, 2020
5 moves that prove an exercise ball is the underrated way to stretch your lower back
Exercise balls are primarily used for, well, exercising. You can use them for strengthening your…
By Tehrene Firman
The average American life expectancy is 78 years, but our 'health span' is only 66—here's why
February 07, 2020
The average American life expectancy is 78 years, but our 'health span' is only 66—here's why
When it comes to visualizing yourself in your senior citizen years, chances are you hope…
By Emily Laurence
This 91-year-old's workout routine proves it's never too late to get moving
February 06, 2020
This 91-year-old's workout routine proves it's never too late to get moving
At 91-years-young, Lloyd Black—a retired teacher in Semmes, Alabama—just became Member of the Month at…
By Kells McPhillips
12 Easy-To-Digest Foods & What To Avoid With a Sensitive Stomach
February 06, 2020
12 Easy-To-Digest Foods & What To Avoid With a Sensitive Stomach
Benjamin Franklin once said that we can only expect two things from life: death and…
By Jessica Estrada
Finally, there's a peanut allergy treatment for the 1 million children who have them
February 05, 2020
Finally, there's a peanut allergy treatment for the 1 million children who have them
As one of the "big eight," the most common food allergies in the U.S., peanuts…
By Emily Laurence
The best workout for you to try, based on your Myers-Briggs type
February 04, 2020
The best workout for you to try, based on your Myers-Briggs type
If you're someone who simply doesn't like to work out, have you ever considered that…
By Jenna Birch
What to know about CBDP and THCP, the newly discovered (and highly potent) cousins of CBD and THC
February 03, 2020
What to know about CBDP and THCP, the newly discovered (and highly potent) cousins of CBD and THC
Just when you thought you'd figured out CBD, scientists go discover a whole new cannabis…
By Emily Laurence
10 enduring myths about herpes that sexual health experts want you to stop believing
February 03, 2020
10 enduring myths about herpes that sexual health experts want you to stop believing
You probably have thoughts about herpes. Some may be accurate, but others may be born…
By Erin Bunch
I’m an RD, and these are the 3 most common questions I get asked about gut health
February 02, 2020
I’m an RD, and these are the 3 most common questions I get asked about gut health
With the increasing amount of evidence linking your microbiome (the bacteria that call your body…
By Tehrene Firman
I’m a gyno, and this is the #1 most misdiagnosed condition I see
January 31, 2020
I’m a gyno, and this is the #1 most misdiagnosed condition I see
Any owner of a vulva/vagina (two different, non-interchangeable parts of the female anatomy!) knows that…
By Erin Bunch
Fitness trackers might be smart enough to predict colds and flus, but they're no replacement for a doctor
January 30, 2020
Fitness trackers might be smart enough to predict colds and flus, but they're no replacement for a doctor
This being 2020, many people have graduated from using wearables for simple step counting to…
By Emily Laurence
Theragun is two-minute kryptonite for the tightest muscles in your body
January 29, 2020
Theragun is two-minute kryptonite for the tightest muscles in your body
 If there's one recovery gadget on the tips of stretching pros' tongues these days,…
By Rachel Lapidos
WHO declares the Coronavirus an international health concern—here’s what you need to know right now
January 28, 2020
WHO declares the Coronavirus an international health concern—here’s what you need to know right now
There are currently six confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. Five of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Your hormones want to help you thrive. Here's how to let them do that
January 28, 2020
Your hormones want to help you thrive. Here's how to let them do that
If you haven’t heard, Alisa Vitti —pioneer of female biohacking, Johns Hopkins alum, women’s hormone…
By Annie Tomlin
5 things that can mess with your blood sugar that have nothing to do with food, according to a dietitian
January 28, 2020
5 things that can mess with your blood sugar that have nothing to do with food, according to a dietitian
Sorry, green juice: It seems that everyone in the wellness world is currently focused on…
By Isadora Baum
What's really inside a multivitamin? An RD weighs in
January 23, 2020
What's really inside a multivitamin? An RD weighs in
In a perfect world, you'd eat deliciously healthy meals made with only the freshest, most…
By Well+Good Editors
The Grammys gift bag is packed with wellness goodies—here's what's inside
January 23, 2020
The Grammys gift bag is packed with wellness goodies—here's what's inside
As if attending the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards wasn't cool enough—the glitz! the glamour!—there's now…
By Tehrene Firman
The 3 best stretches to soothe swayback posture, according to a physical therapist
January 22, 2020
The 3 best stretches to soothe swayback posture, according to a physical therapist
Stand in front of a mirror for a sec. If you're unintentionally sticking out your…
By Tehrene Firman
5 simple things to keep your 2020 wellness goals rolling past quitters day
January 22, 2020
5 simple things to keep your 2020 wellness goals rolling past quitters day
Raise your hand if this story sounds familiar: You start off a new year filled…
By Well+Good Editors
I'm a dietitian and these are my top 5 sources of gut-healthy carbs
January 21, 2020
I'm a dietitian and these are my top 5 sources of gut-healthy carbs
Bring up the subject of carbs around a table full of healthy eaters and risk…
By Emily Laurence
Auriculotherapy gives you the benefits of acupuncture, but while you're on the go
January 21, 2020
Auriculotherapy gives you the benefits of acupuncture, but while you're on the go
Riddle me this: What keeps a scaredy-cat away from acupuncture and getting a second piercing…
By Mary Grace Garis
Our 9 must-have pieces from our collab with STORY at Macy's, the department store's new wellness shop
January 20, 2020
Our 9 must-have pieces from our collab with STORY at Macy's, the department store's new wellness shop
Imagine discovering a one-stop-shop haven of wellness treasures that has everything you know you need—water…
By Kells McPhillips
Why a 'bland diet' is your BFF during times of, ahem, gastric distress
January 17, 2020
Why a 'bland diet' is your BFF during times of, ahem, gastric distress
Having a stomach bug is never fun. Your whole body hurts, you feel nauseated and…
By Isadora Baum
How to be productive at work (all day) without that post-lunch cup of coffee
January 17, 2020
How to be productive at work (all day) without that post-lunch cup of coffee
If you think you're the only one wishing you could take a nap at your…
By Well+Good Editors
'1.5 reps' help you see results at the gym *twice* as fast
January 16, 2020
'1.5 reps' help you see results at the gym *twice* as fast
Repetitions (the kids call them "reps") are the building blocks of any strength training routine.…
By Kells McPhillips
Resistant starch is yet another gut-healthy reason to eat carbs
January 16, 2020
Resistant starch is yet another gut-healthy reason to eat carbs
With seemingly everyone and their neighbor on keto lately, carbs have unfortunately become a dietary…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Zero-waste activist Lauren Singer defines wellness as living in alignment with your values
January 16, 2020
Zero-waste activist Lauren Singer defines wellness as living in alignment with your values
Lauren Singer, a zero-waste influencer who founded Package Free Shop and blogs under the cheeky…
By Erin Bunch
Williamsburg is basically 'Wellnessburg,' and we have the healthy travel guide to prove it
January 15, 2020
Williamsburg is basically 'Wellnessburg,' and we have the healthy travel guide to prove it
 Ready to plan your wellness-rich Williamsburg itinerary? Watch the video for inspo. There isn't…
By Mary Grace Garis
A new study describes 4 ‘ageotypes’ that determine how you age—here’s what that means
January 14, 2020
A new study describes 4 ‘ageotypes’ that determine how you age—here’s what that means
New research indicates you have an aging personality, or "ageotype," that determines how your body…
By Kells McPhillips
Inside the growing backlash against the birth control pill
January 13, 2020
Inside the growing backlash against the birth control pill
The creation of the birth control pill in 1950 is largely considered a watershed moment…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
How to remineralize teeth by adjusting your daily habits, according to a dentist
January 09, 2020
How to remineralize teeth by adjusting your daily habits, according to a dentist
When it comes to oral care, the more-is-more approach rarely has much draw. Besides brushing…
By Rachel Lapidos
Make this the year you run that marathon—first-time marathoners get a boost in heart health at any age
January 09, 2020
Make this the year you run that marathon—first-time marathoners get a boost in heart health at any age
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for women and men in the…
By Kells McPhillips
The 5 upper-body stretches a rock climber does every single day
January 09, 2020
The 5 upper-body stretches a rock climber does every single day
If you ever want to be awestruck by another human's strength and ability, just watch…
By Tehrene Firman
Breast reduction surgery helped me regain autonomy over my own body
January 08, 2020
Breast reduction surgery helped me regain autonomy over my own body
When I was in middle school, all I wanted was boobs. This isn’t hyperbolic—I can…
By Francesca Krempa
The daily, weekly, and monthly diet changes you can make to increase your longevity
January 08, 2020
The daily, weekly, and monthly diet changes you can make to increase your longevity
Whether you realize it or not, many of your fitness and nutrition ambitions are actually…
By Kells McPhillips
7 period subscription boxes that will make that time of the month suck a little less
January 06, 2020
7 period subscription boxes that will make that time of the month suck a little less
As if being a human wasn’t hard enough, getting your period can often make things…
By Jessica Estrada
The Australian bushfires are still raging—here's how you can help
January 06, 2020
The Australian bushfires are still raging—here's how you can help
Bushfires of historic proportions have burned nearly 15 million acres throughout Australia. The ongoing environmental…
By Kells McPhillips
Drop the dumbbells and do this 3-minute no-equipment arm workout right now
January 06, 2020
Drop the dumbbells and do this 3-minute no-equipment arm workout right now
If you don't own a trusty pair of dumbbells or you're traveling far from a…
By Tehrene Firman
Yes, It's Possible To Have an Accidental Orgasm—Here's How It *Usually* Happens
January 05, 2020
Yes, It's Possible To Have an Accidental Orgasm—Here's How It *Usually* Happens
Given how much emphasis is placed on exactly how to have full-body orgasm, how to…
By Erin Bunch
I'm a physical therapist, and this is the one thing people get wrong about neck pain
January 03, 2020
I'm a physical therapist, and this is the one thing people get wrong about neck pain
If you have a tight neck and shoulders, you probably only focus on the back…
By Tehrene Firman
Prone to PMS or period cramps? CBD wants to help
January 02, 2020
Prone to PMS or period cramps? CBD wants to help
When it comes to reproductive wellness, most hemp brands in the space have traditionally focused…
By Erin Magner
7 of the most common foam rolling mistakes experts see people make
January 02, 2020
7 of the most common foam rolling mistakes experts see people make
Every human being should own a foam roller for recovery after a workout. Just be…
By Tehrene Firman
Exercise and Mental Health Go Together Like Avocados and Toast
December 31, 2019
Exercise and Mental Health Go Together Like Avocados and Toast
That exercise is good for you is not exactly a revelation; however, according to research,…
By Erin Bunch
These are the immune-supporting ingredients a naturopathic doctor always keeps on hand
December 31, 2019
These are the immune-supporting ingredients a naturopathic doctor always keeps on hand
If it seems like everyone you know starts calling out of work as soon as…
By Well+Good Editors
Here's what 'gluten-free alcohol' really means
December 31, 2019
Here's what 'gluten-free alcohol' really means
If you’re gluten intolerant or suffer from celiac disease, you already know standard beer is…
By Marissa Miller
Buh-bye brow gel: Brow pinching is the fastest route to lifted arches
December 30, 2019
Buh-bye brow gel: Brow pinching is the fastest route to lifted arches
 When it comes to eyebrows, there used to just be waxing, tweezing, and filling…
By Rachel Lapidos
I'm a chiropractor, and this is the one thing I do every day to stay loose and limber
December 30, 2019
I'm a chiropractor, and this is the one thing I do every day to stay loose and limber
Chiropractors work to restore and realign your body. So here's a question: What do the…
By Tehrene Firman
The wellness trends we want to say goodbye to in 2019 for a happier, healthier 365 days ahead
December 30, 2019
The wellness trends we want to say goodbye to in 2019 for a happier, healthier 365 days ahead
We're about to close the chapter on another decade, and there's no denying it: wellness…
By Kells McPhillips
The 10 most surprising gut health facts we learned this year
December 29, 2019
The 10 most surprising gut health facts we learned this year
One of the major perks of writing about wellness for a living is that I…
By Emily Laurence
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