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The longest-living people in the world have these 9 things in common
October 05, 2019
The longest-living people in the world have these 9 things in common
In the US, the average life expectancy is 78 years. But there are a few…
By Emily Laurence
The McKenzie Method for stretching will have your back and neck thanking you forever
October 05, 2019
The McKenzie Method for stretching will have your back and neck thanking you forever
There are so many different ways to stretch. There's dynamic stretching, stretches you can do…
By Tehrene Firman
'I'm an endocrinologist, and these are the 4 things I do for my hormone health'
October 04, 2019
'I'm an endocrinologist, and these are the 4 things I do for my hormone health'
Hormones, unfortunately, get a pretty bad rap. While of that reputation is earned (hello, menstrual…
By Caroline Shannon Karasik
Can honey water help clear up a cold, or was my grandma lying to me?
October 04, 2019
Can honey water help clear up a cold, or was my grandma lying to me?
When dealing with a cold, most of us are probably mainlining lozenges and tea while…
By Isadora Baum
This common nutritional disorder might be why you're so tired—here's how to get your energy back, according to an RD
October 03, 2019
This common nutritional disorder might be why you're so tired—here's how to get your energy back, according to an RD
Pop quiz: How many people do you think are low in iron? Considering 1.6 billion…
By Well+Good Editors
'I'm an audiologist, and the new Apple Watch noise app could save your hearing'
October 02, 2019
'I'm an audiologist, and the new Apple Watch noise app could save your hearing'
As far as I'm concerned, music should only be listened to one way: at full…
By Kells McPhillips
5 stretches a physical therapist wants you to do every day to prevent stiffness as you age
October 02, 2019
5 stretches a physical therapist wants you to do every day to prevent stiffness as you age
If you're already feeling a little stiff, just wait—this is just the beginning. As you…
By Tehrene Firman
The pleasure-boosting reason a sex therapist wants you to take a hand mirror to your vagina
October 02, 2019
The pleasure-boosting reason a sex therapist wants you to take a hand mirror to your vagina
In a world where we're getting more and more in touch with ourselves and our…
By Mary Grace Garis
WTF is a coregasm... and how can I have one?
September 30, 2019
WTF is a coregasm... and how can I have one?
Six-pack abs are a lie, but I just learned about something that's making me double…
By Erin Bunch
5 Yoga Poses To Help Alleviate Constipation
September 30, 2019
5 Yoga Poses To Help Alleviate Constipation
Yoga class has reputation for relaxing you from head-to-toe. Not to be graphic, but your…
By Kells McPhillips
'I’m a cardiologist, and this is the one measure I want you to pay attention to on your Apple Watch'
September 30, 2019
'I’m a cardiologist, and this is the one measure I want you to pay attention to on your Apple Watch'
In middle school P.E. class, my teacher taught me how to measure my own heart…
By Kells McPhillips
Surprising signs of inflammation that most people overlook
September 29, 2019
Surprising signs of inflammation that most people overlook
When I think of inflammation, images of swelled skin and rosy cystic acne-dotted cheeks come…
By Marissa Miller
Heal your chakras in the most colorful way using rainbow crystal light therapy
September 27, 2019
Heal your chakras in the most colorful way using rainbow crystal light therapy
Curious about what to expect from a full-sensory crystal light energy treatment? Watch the video…
By Mary Grace Garis
The most hydrating thing to drink after a workout isn't water
September 27, 2019
The most hydrating thing to drink after a workout isn't water
You know those times when you're, like, really thirsty and water suddenly tastes like the…
By Kells McPhillips
Get yourself a vial of what one aromatherapy exec calls the ‘duct tape of essential oils’
September 26, 2019
Get yourself a vial of what one aromatherapy exec calls the ‘duct tape of essential oils’
When you're looking for a little bit of self-soothing, it's makes sense to turn to…
By Mary Grace Garis
Even healthy eaters overdo it with saturated fats—here are 4 easy ways to cut back your intake
September 25, 2019
Even healthy eaters overdo it with saturated fats—here are 4 easy ways to cut back your intake
Whenever someone says the words "saturated fats," my mind conjures burgers sizzling on the grill…
By Kells McPhillips
The 6 golden rules of gut health doctors are begging you to follow
September 25, 2019
The 6 golden rules of gut health doctors are begging you to follow
Having a thriving microbiome is the cornerstone of living your healthiest life. A healthy gut…
By Emily Laurence
Perimenopausal depression is the side effect many women don’t see coming
September 24, 2019
Perimenopausal depression is the side effect many women don’t see coming
Thanks in part to the period positivity movement, it’s normal (and welcome!) for people to…
By Amy Barnes
Biphobia in medical spaces makes getting mental and physical health care that much harder for bisexual people
September 23, 2019
Biphobia in medical spaces makes getting mental and physical health care that much harder for bisexual people
Rose*, a 31-year-old bi+ woman who has struggled with depression for most of her life,…
By Elly Belle
How lousy mobility leads to hidden weaknesses in your body
September 23, 2019
How lousy mobility leads to hidden weaknesses in your body
Nowadays, the majority of us are hyper-mobile. And by that I mean we're, like, always…
By Kells McPhillips
Let the Global Climate Strike inspire you to take 5 steps to save our planet
September 20, 2019
Let the Global Climate Strike inspire you to take 5 steps to save our planet
The Global Climate Strike is taking place right now in more than 150 countries. From…
By Kells McPhillips
'I'm a gastroenterologist, and these are the 5 things I do for a healthier gut'
September 20, 2019
'I'm a gastroenterologist, and these are the 5 things I do for a healthier gut'
Digestive enzymes, collagen, probiotics, and fermented foods all have one thing in common: gut health.…
By Caroline Shannon Karasik
There are 7 different types of rest—this quiz reveals which you need right now
September 19, 2019
There are 7 different types of rest—this quiz reveals which you need right now
I always smash the "Like" button when a photo of a cushy twinkle-light adorned bedroom…
By Mary Grace Garis
Your friendly neighborhood pharmacist is an under-utilized healthcare hero
September 18, 2019
Your friendly neighborhood pharmacist is an under-utilized healthcare hero
If you're anything like me, you use your pharmacy mainly for filling prescriptions, buying supplements,…
By Erin Bunch
Meet the probiotic that’s designed to tackle multiple aspects of your health—not just your gut
September 18, 2019
Meet the probiotic that’s designed to tackle multiple aspects of your health—not just your gut
With the sheer amount of probiotics on the shelves, it feels impossible to differentiate between…
By Well+Good Editors
6 foods for strong bones a rheumatologist wants you to eat every day—and 1 to avoid
September 18, 2019
6 foods for strong bones a rheumatologist wants you to eat every day—and 1 to avoid
When it comes to wellness, the roughly 206 bones in our body tend to get…
By Erin Bunch
Rest easy thanks to 3 chiropractor-approved rules for selecting the perfect pillow
September 18, 2019
Rest easy thanks to 3 chiropractor-approved rules for selecting the perfect pillow
My boyfriend and I have our our sleep setup worked out perfectly, except we disagree…
By Rachel Lapidos
4 dietary habits that benefit your liver health more than any 'detox'
September 17, 2019
4 dietary habits that benefit your liver health more than any 'detox'
In case you've forgotten what you learned high school biology, your liver plays an often…
By Emily Laurence
New science aims to delay menopause or banish it altogether
September 17, 2019
New science aims to delay menopause or banish it altogether
The internet went wild last month over a the news of a new treatment promising…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Yes, 10,000 steps a day *does* matter—but not in the way you think
September 17, 2019
Yes, 10,000 steps a day *does* matter—but not in the way you think
Every morning, I grab my sneakers, put on a pair of bike shorts and an…
By Tehrene Firman
10 myths about fertility that experts want you to stop believing
September 16, 2019
10 myths about fertility that experts want you to stop believing
Fertility is such a complicated topic (and simultaneously so fraught with emotions) that it's a…
By Emily Laurence
A Dermatologist Says It’s ‘Mandatory’ To Do One Thing Before Your Brow Wax
September 15, 2019
A Dermatologist Says It’s ‘Mandatory’ To Do One Thing Before Your Brow Wax
Going to get your eyebrows waxed is a fairly mindless experience. All you've gotta do…
By Zoe Weiner
Dentists actually *don't* want you to brush your teeth after eating these foods
September 14, 2019
Dentists actually *don't* want you to brush your teeth after eating these foods
Today in things you didn't know you were doing wrong but are: brushing your teeth.…
By Allie Flinn
True or False: Stretching actually makes you taller
September 12, 2019
True or False: Stretching actually makes you taller
Standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall, I'm pretty happy with my height. That said,…
By Tehrene Firman
There are 4 unique stress ‘personalities’—and knowing yours can help you better combat it
September 12, 2019
There are 4 unique stress ‘personalities’—and knowing yours can help you better combat it
I discovered something new about myself today: I am a "reluctant pacer." If you're thinking,…
By Erin Bunch
Here's what the proposed ban on e-cigarettes means for CBD vaping
September 11, 2019
Here's what the proposed ban on e-cigarettes means for CBD vaping
During an Oval Office briefing on Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced that the administration will…
By Kells McPhillips
Microplastics are in our oceans, our air, and our bodies—but what does that mean for our health?
September 11, 2019
Microplastics are in our oceans, our air, and our bodies—but what does that mean for our health?
It's hard to believe that when plastic was first invented in the early 1900s, it…
By Emily Laurence
OK, TMI: Why Do My Earrings Smell Like Cheese?
September 09, 2019
OK, TMI: Why Do My Earrings Smell Like Cheese?
You’re sitting at your desk or the couch, playing with your earring, only to catch…
By Rachel Lapidos
Hey Dentist: Is baking soda paste actually a good way to whiten my teeth?
September 06, 2019
Hey Dentist: Is baking soda paste actually a good way to whiten my teeth?
Baking soda is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. It's a stain remover, toilet bowl/garbage disposal/sneaker deodorizer, drain…
By Erin Bunch
What is cupping therapy, anyway? One editor bared her back to find out
September 06, 2019
What is cupping therapy, anyway? One editor bared her back to find out
Before I come back to my question of what is cupping therapy, do trust that…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 spices you can add to any dish to help with digestion, according to gut experts
September 05, 2019
5 spices you can add to any dish to help with digestion, according to gut experts
Anytime I find myself Googling anti-bloat remedies (you know, after that extra slice of pizza…
By Emily Laurence
Why Walking After Eating Might Be the Best Time To Get Your Steps In
September 05, 2019
Why Walking After Eating Might Be the Best Time To Get Your Steps In
As tempting as it is to lie down after eating, there’s an excellent case to…
By Rachel Lapidos
This new startup is helping women ease menopause symptoms through food
September 04, 2019
This new startup is helping women ease menopause symptoms through food
Aside from prescription meds, there have traditionally been few options for treating symptoms of menopause—night…
By Erin Magner
WTF is trigger point therapy and how can it help your bod feel better?
September 03, 2019
WTF is trigger point therapy and how can it help your bod feel better?
Even if you haven't heard of "trigger points," you probably still know what they is.…
By Tehrene Firman
Why some experts don't recommend intermittent fasting if you're trying to get pregnant
September 03, 2019
Why some experts don't recommend intermittent fasting if you're trying to get pregnant
Forget about simply cutting processed foods or carbs from your diet: Celebs like Hugh Jackman…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
How to finally feel empowered in your body—in four weeks
September 02, 2019
How to finally feel empowered in your body—in four weeks
Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the…
By Well+Good Editors
This model has a genius perspective on how to love your body even when you don’t feel like it
September 02, 2019
This model has a genius perspective on how to love your body even when you don’t feel like it
Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest…
By Well+Good Editors
The surprising ways sugar could mess with your gut
August 29, 2019
The surprising ways sugar could mess with your gut
When it comes to maintaining overall health and wellness, nothing's hotter right now than the…
By Marissa Miller
Why Does My Poop Smell Like Sulfur? Foods and Other Causes That Stink
August 27, 2019
Why Does My Poop Smell Like Sulfur? Foods and Other Causes That Stink
Here's a fun conversation starter (or ender) for you to whip out the next time…
By Isadora Baum
Here’s how to train your posture—because yeah, we should all be doing that
August 27, 2019
Here’s how to train your posture—because yeah, we should all be doing that
I have a laundry list of items I'd like to "train" myself to do. I…
By Kells McPhillips
The bladder-retraining techniques to keep your workout pee-free
August 26, 2019
The bladder-retraining techniques to keep your workout pee-free
More than 20 percent of women have a condition called Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), which…
By Kells McPhillips
Over-the-counter birth control is touted as the future of contraception, but we still have a long way to go
August 26, 2019
Over-the-counter birth control is touted as the future of contraception, but we still have a long way to go
Earlier this summer, something strange happened on Twitter: Republican Ted Cruz publicly agreed with a…
By Erin Bunch
Do Lymphatic Drainage Exercises Actually... Work?
August 25, 2019
Do Lymphatic Drainage Exercises Actually... Work?
If I sat and wrote out out all of the benefits associated with exercising, we'd…
By Zoe Weiner
Digestion experts name the 4 hallmarks of a perfect poop
August 25, 2019
Digestion experts name the 4 hallmarks of a perfect poop
People say that perfection is overrated. They've clearly never experienced the joys of a satisfying…
By Kells McPhillips
Grab your headphones: These 10 must-listen health podcasts drop wellness knowledge you can actually trust
August 24, 2019
Grab your headphones: These 10 must-listen health podcasts drop wellness knowledge you can actually trust
Navigating the world of wellness has always been tricky, but it's especially true in the…
By Tehrene Firman
If you have chronic lower back pain, acupressure could provide some relief—here's how
August 23, 2019
If you have chronic lower back pain, acupressure could provide some relief—here's how
No shade to Western medicine, but the Chinese variety is by far my fave. My…
By Erin Bunch
How many times can I wear the same PJs before it's, well, gross?
August 23, 2019
How many times can I wear the same PJs before it's, well, gross?
I've always lived my life by the Two Night Pajama Rule—the unofficial (and unscientific) belief…
By Kells McPhillips
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About the Scent of Your Vagina
August 23, 2019
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About the Scent of Your Vagina
Here's a PSA: No two vaginas smell the same, and every vagina can put off…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Our bodies just aren't designed for constant tech use—here's how to keep yours safe and strong
August 22, 2019
Our bodies just aren't designed for constant tech use—here's how to keep yours safe and strong
I like to joke that if future humans are anything like me, legs won't be…
By Erin Bunch
If you’re posting #prayforAmazon on social media, it might be time to reconsider your beef consumption
August 22, 2019
If you’re posting #prayforAmazon on social media, it might be time to reconsider your beef consumption
After a day spent off Instagram yesterday, I dived into my feed for a few…
By Erin Bunch
More women will be able to access breast cancer gene screening—here's why that matters
August 21, 2019
More women will be able to access breast cancer gene screening—here's why that matters
I recently learned that breast cancer is a rare beast among cancers in that the…
By Erin Bunch
Which style of rest you need, based on your Enneagram type—no naps included
August 21, 2019
Which style of rest you need, based on your Enneagram type—no naps included
If you're anything like me, you probably have one response when asked if you've gotten…
By Tehrene Firman
Don't know what a head spa is? I went to one to find out
August 20, 2019
Don't know what a head spa is? I went to one to find out
I thought that by 2019 we had finally dreamed up all the beauty treatments that…
By Erin Bunch
Planned Parenthood withdraws from Title X funding—here's what that means for the health provider
August 20, 2019
Planned Parenthood withdraws from Title X funding—here's what that means for the health provider
On Monday, Planned Parenthood withdrew from the Title X Family Planning Program, which the U.S. Department…
By Kells McPhillips
A gastroenterologist says core work is the best exercise for the 'promotion of poopage'
August 18, 2019
A gastroenterologist says core work is the best exercise for the 'promotion of poopage'
When you're bloated, crampy, and backed up, shimmying into a Spandex set sounds about as…
By Kells McPhillips
Intuitive eating is all about listening to your body—here's how to start, according to experts
August 16, 2019
Intuitive eating is all about listening to your body—here's how to start, according to experts
When it comes to the healthiest way to nourish your body, there's a lot of…
By Emily Laurence
Scientists take steps toward a vaccine for chlamydia, one of the most common STIs
August 14, 2019
Scientists take steps toward a vaccine for chlamydia, one of the most common STIs
A new study published Tuesday in The Lancet shows promise for a chlamydia vaccine in the…
By Kells McPhillips
7 High-Fiber Breakfasts for Gut Health That Dietitians Want You To Eat ASAP
August 13, 2019
7 High-Fiber Breakfasts for Gut Health That Dietitians Want You To Eat ASAP
It's a universally agreed-upon truism that breakfast is the most important meal of the day…
By Isadora Baum
Why experts want you to think twice before getting your vagina steamed
August 09, 2019
Why experts want you to think twice before getting your vagina steamed
I've done a lot of wild stuff for the sake of wellness—like getting a crystal…
By Zoe Weiner
How one mom is hoping to disrupt the postpartum care industry—by creating one
August 08, 2019
How one mom is hoping to disrupt the postpartum care industry—by creating one
When it comes to the first few months postpartum, everyone's focus is almost always on…
By Alanna Nuñez
Perimenopause marks the official 'decline' of fertility—but experts say it can be a new beginning, too
August 07, 2019
Perimenopause marks the official 'decline' of fertility—but experts say it can be a new beginning, too
Laura Mael was 41 when she started experiencing heavier periods than she'd ever had before—like,…
By Emily Laurence
Here’s How To Eat Spicy Food if You Have IBS, According to Gut Experts
August 07, 2019
Here’s How To Eat Spicy Food if You Have IBS, According to Gut Experts
If you're one of the millions with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you're probably well-versed in…
By Emily Laurence
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