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Here's what a serving size actually looks like of 10 of your favorite healthy foods
April 05, 2019
Here's what a serving size actually looks like of 10 of your favorite healthy foods
Conventional wisdom (and most research) tells us that healthy eating requires eating balanced portions of…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
This is what a week of workouts should look like if you want to optimize your gut health
April 04, 2019
This is what a week of workouts should look like if you want to optimize your gut health
Like your bestie who makes you laugh until you cry, you’d do anything for your…
By Well+Good Editors
The psychological reason to say 'yes' to the unhealthy foods you're craving
April 04, 2019
The psychological reason to say 'yes' to the unhealthy foods you're craving
Raise your hand if you've ever started a healthy food kick (hooray for green smoothies…
By Christine Byrne
These Are The Gut-Boosting Supplements You Should Take To Spring Clean Your Microbiome
April 03, 2019
These Are The Gut-Boosting Supplements You Should Take To Spring Clean Your Microbiome
Sometimes you're able to totally nail your yoga flow without a hitch—other times, however, you…
By Well+Good Editors
How I eat (and love) food when I know way too much about nutrition
April 03, 2019
How I eat (and love) food when I know way too much about nutrition
Sometimes, I miss the food habits of my early 20s. I ate my 25 cent…
By Emily Laurence
7 nutritionists share the most common questions they get about healthy eating
April 02, 2019
7 nutritionists share the most common questions they get about healthy eating
Let's face it—healthy eating is confusing. Studies are all over the place (one day eggs…
By Isadora Baum
3 reasons this holistic doctor wants you to reduce stress for your gut health
April 01, 2019
3 reasons this holistic doctor wants you to reduce stress for your gut health
If you’re visiting the bathroom more than you’d like on the morning of a make-it-or-break-it…
By Well+Good Editors
I cut out processed foods for a month to quit my 'healthy' eating habits
April 01, 2019
I cut out processed foods for a month to quit my 'healthy' eating habits
I wish I had been eating late-night Taco Bell and guzzling six-packs of Mountain Dew.…
By Kendall Bryant
How fitness gave this 26-year-old the confidence to have a preventative double mastectomy
March 31, 2019
How fitness gave this 26-year-old the confidence to have a preventative double mastectomy
If you've ever danced out of a spin class buzzing with endorphins, you know the…
By Well+Good Editors
Yep, Your Microbiome Needs A Good Spring Cleaning Too—Here’s How What You’re Eating Can Help
March 29, 2019
Yep, Your Microbiome Needs A Good Spring Cleaning Too—Here’s How What You’re Eating Can Help
You know it’s nearing spring cleaning time when you turn down brunch plans with friends…
By Well+Good Editors
3 Ways Your Home Might Be Having A Bigger Impact On Your Gut Health Than You Think
March 29, 2019
3 Ways Your Home Might Be Having A Bigger Impact On Your Gut Health Than You Think
If binge-watching every horror movie ever created has taught us anything, it's that most of…
By Well+Good Editors
I love my mastectomy scars, but my relationship with my body is more complicated
March 28, 2019
I love my mastectomy scars, but my relationship with my body is more complicated
When she was 22 years old, Paige More received news that would change the trajectory…
By Paige More
9 Natural Remedies for Constipation That’ll Do You a Solid
March 27, 2019
9 Natural Remedies for Constipation That’ll Do You a Solid
There’s no beating around the toilet bowel on this one: Constipation is flat-out horrible. It…
By Leigh Weingus
PSA: Your kombucha may have as much alcohol in it as a light beer
March 27, 2019
PSA: Your kombucha may have as much alcohol in it as a light beer
 Gut health is in right now, and we get it. Your gut microbiome impacts…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why unwanted pregnancies are more common among military women
March 25, 2019
Why unwanted pregnancies are more common among military women
In December 2018, the journal Military Medicine released a small report aimed at understanding the experiences women…
By Emily Laurence
Woah: You should lace your shoes based on your foot type, according to a podiatrist
March 22, 2019
Woah: You should lace your shoes based on your foot type, according to a podiatrist
Growing up, my parents were the ones who dealt with my shoelaces. They taught me…
By Rachel Lapidos
Your skin and stools are the first responders when something’s up with your gut
March 21, 2019
Your skin and stools are the first responders when something’s up with your gut
Over the years of dealing with my skin woes, I've learned a very important thing:…
By Rachel Lapidos
Menopause is health tech's last frontier, but this startup is looking to change that
March 20, 2019
Menopause is health tech's last frontier, but this startup is looking to change that
At this point, there seems to be a health-care startup to meet almost every basic…
By Erin Magner
Okay, this is cool—wearable technology is apparently here to save our lives
March 18, 2019
Okay, this is cool—wearable technology is apparently here to save our lives
Sure, the Game of Thrones x Adidas Ultraboost collaboration is great—but apparently the real match…
By Allie Flinn
7 super-attainable habits Halle Berry swears by to stay healthy
March 16, 2019
7 super-attainable habits Halle Berry swears by to stay healthy
If you follow Berry on Instagram, you know the 50-something actress (how is that possible?)…
By Tehrene Firman
Poop tracking is your body’s form of bullet journaling—and this app makes it a cinch
March 15, 2019
Poop tracking is your body’s form of bullet journaling—and this app makes it a cinch
Part of the rise of gamification in modern American culture is that we're all really…
By Kells McPhillips
The Best Time of Day To Take Your Allergy Meds, According to an Allergist
March 13, 2019
The Best Time of Day To Take Your Allergy Meds, According to an Allergist
Seasonal allergies are the worst. At first, you're overjoyed to see all the greenery popping up…
By Tehrene Firman
An infrared sauna date is basically the romance edition of Instagram vs. reality
March 11, 2019
An infrared sauna date is basically the romance edition of Instagram vs. reality
Infrared saunas offer a whole host of science-backed benefits—like being helpful for lowering blood pressure, helping…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 ways to increase HDL cholesterol (you know, the "good" kind)
March 08, 2019
5 ways to increase HDL cholesterol (you know, the "good" kind)
Cholesterol is the OG bad word in the nutrition world. For decades, people were terrified…
By Beth Anne Macaluso
How old are your ears? This hearing test will help you find out
March 08, 2019
How old are your ears? This hearing test will help you find out
I haven't taken a formal hearing test since elementary school, but I like to think…
By Tehrene Firman
OK, TMI…Why do people fart so much more in their sleep?
March 07, 2019
OK, TMI…Why do people fart so much more in their sleep?
When I think of sleep farts (which is, to be clear, not so often) one…
By Mary Grace Garis
Are these 5 questionable ingredients lurking in your breakfast food?
March 06, 2019
Are these 5 questionable ingredients lurking in your breakfast food?
Your morning is a win if you manage to blow dry your hair or squeeze…
By Well+Good Editors
A massage therapist explains why your stomach makes weird noises during treatments
March 04, 2019
A massage therapist explains why your stomach makes weird noises during treatments
One of the best parts of getting a massage (aside from, you know, the actual…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Meet the woman who was a "wellness influencer" way before it was cool
March 04, 2019
Meet the woman who was a "wellness influencer" way before it was cool
Before grocery stores carried plant-based everything, before probiotics were popular, before there was a Lululemon…
By Emily Laurence
The Secret To This Wellness Chef’s Gut-Boosting Supplement Routine
March 03, 2019
The Secret To This Wellness Chef’s Gut-Boosting Supplement Routine
Remember how your whole day could be completely thrown off track if your hair decided…
By Well+Good Editors
The 6 healthiest items on Jessica Biel's wellness résumé
March 03, 2019
The 6 healthiest items on Jessica Biel's wellness résumé
Jessica Biel has long been the epitome of the cool girl next door. Like, the…
By Tehrene Firman
OK, Tmi: I Imbibed a Bit of Period Blood During a Sexcapade—Should I Be Worried?
February 28, 2019
OK, Tmi: I Imbibed a Bit of Period Blood During a Sexcapade—Should I Be Worried?
In Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, there's an ongoing joke about doing a period-sex musical number. Brief clips of…
By Allie Flinn
I’m Going To Try To Stay Alive If Only To Spite My Insurance Company
February 26, 2019
I’m Going To Try To Stay Alive If Only To Spite My Insurance Company
Here's something I recently said over the phone to a customer service representative from my…
By Jessie Gaynor
8 of Brie Larson’s Most Challenging Workouts To Bookmark Now
February 26, 2019
8 of Brie Larson’s Most Challenging Workouts To Bookmark Now
The 2019 Oscars had a number of standout wellness wins—including Melissa McCartney's Adidas track suit—but…
By Tehrene Firman
Welcome to the era of exhaustion, where tiredness is our new currency
February 26, 2019
Welcome to the era of exhaustion, where tiredness is our new currency
I have a theory that if we followed up with Taylor Swift five years after…
By Ali Finney
Sick of lemon water? Try these 4 digestion-boosting foods in the a.m. instead
February 25, 2019
Sick of lemon water? Try these 4 digestion-boosting foods in the a.m. instead
Real talk: Coffee can help you poop, which is why it can be such a…
By Emily Laurence
The 6 healthiest items on Drew Barrymore's wellness résumé
February 22, 2019
The 6 healthiest items on Drew Barrymore's wellness résumé
Drew Barrymore's wellness journey doesn't come with filters. Growing up as a child star in…
By Tehrene Firman
OK, TMI: I have sex dreams about my boss, my friends, and others I *don't* want to sleep with
February 20, 2019
OK, TMI: I have sex dreams about my boss, my friends, and others I *don't* want to sleep with
The only thing worse than starting your day with a blaring alarm is blinking open your…
By Kells McPhillips
A Registered Dietitian Explains the Many, Many Benefits of Selenium—And How To Know Your Limits
February 18, 2019
A Registered Dietitian Explains the Many, Many Benefits of Selenium—And How To Know Your Limits
Certain things in life are just better together: chocolate and peanut butter, you and your…
By Han Schneider
Asking for a friend: What causes really smelly farts? (And how can "she" fix it?)
February 15, 2019
Asking for a friend: What causes really smelly farts? (And how can "she" fix it?)
As the lifestyle guru Shrek once said, "Better out than in." But seriously, the gastroenterologist…
By Kells McPhillips
How to get rid of bad breath with zero chemicals
February 15, 2019
How to get rid of bad breath with zero chemicals
There is truly nothing on this planet more unappealing than bad breath. Force me to…
By Zoe Weiner
Dentists say stress-fueled jaw tension is on the rise—here's how to deal
February 13, 2019
Dentists say stress-fueled jaw tension is on the rise—here's how to deal
Take one look at the news cycle on a given day, and you’ll likely find…
By Zoe Weiner
Why Hannah Bronfman swears by dandelion root for an energizing kick in the a.m.
February 12, 2019
Why Hannah Bronfman swears by dandelion root for an energizing kick in the a.m.
When I finally got my hands on a copy of wellness maven Hannah Bronfman's new…
By Kells McPhillips
OK, TMI…I have hemorrhoids and they totally suck
February 12, 2019
OK, TMI…I have hemorrhoids and they totally suck
I’m just going to come right out and say it: I have hemorrhoids. For the…
By Alex Taylor
Mammograms are really effective—like, 600,000-lives-saved effective
February 11, 2019
Mammograms are really effective—like, 600,000-lives-saved effective
A visit to the doctor isn't exactly everyone's idea of a good time, especially when…
By Emily Laurence
The Sneaky Way Hormonal Birth Control Can Mess With Your Hair
February 08, 2019
The Sneaky Way Hormonal Birth Control Can Mess With Your Hair
Hormonal birth control can do some pretty funky—but also amazing!—things to your body. It can…
By Zoe Weiner
Why the IUD is suddenly queen of the contraceptive world
February 07, 2019
Why the IUD is suddenly queen of the contraceptive world
It's safe to say we're living in a golden age of contraceptives as far as…
By Erin Magner
5 reasons why Kendall Jenner is the low-key wellness aficionado  of her family
February 07, 2019
5 reasons why Kendall Jenner is the low-key wellness aficionado  of her family
As someone who's been keeping up with the Kardashians for a perhaps embarrassing number of…
By Rachel Lapidos
OK, TMI: I have way too much ear wax and IDK what to do about it
February 06, 2019
OK, TMI: I have way too much ear wax and IDK what to do about it
Ear wax is about as appealing to think about as boogers, which is why I…
By Marissa Miller
More than a gut feeling: New research links your microbiome with depression
February 05, 2019
More than a gut feeling: New research links your microbiome with depression
An oft repeated phrase within the wellness community, "your gut is your second brain" takes…
By Kells McPhillips
Here are 8 ways to lower your risk of heart disease—and some of them are actually pretty fun
February 02, 2019
Here are 8 ways to lower your risk of heart disease—and some of them are actually pretty fun
A staggering 48 percent of American adults suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, finds a…
By Tehrene Firman
Into megawatt smiles? These 5 states have the best dental hygiene
January 31, 2019
Into megawatt smiles? These 5 states have the best dental hygiene
Before firing off a flirty GIF to one of your dating app suitors, have you ever…
By Kells McPhillips
4 home remedies for toothaches, according to experts
January 30, 2019
4 home remedies for toothaches, according to experts
There are certain things in life we expect to be a little painful: the credit…
By Katie Morton
5 easy habits to work into your morning routine for all-day healthy eating success
January 30, 2019
5 easy habits to work into your morning routine for all-day healthy eating success
Kimberly Synder, CN, is a celebrity nutritionist and New York Times best selling author, whose…
By Emily Laurence
Stop making out with your hedgehog—and 4 more tips for staying healthy with pets
January 28, 2019
Stop making out with your hedgehog—and 4 more tips for staying healthy with pets
As far as pets are concerned, few are more kissable than hedgehogs. I've double-tapped enough pictures of Mr.…
By Tehrene Firman
Ovarian cysts are surprisingly common but usually NBD—here's how to know if it's time to see a doc
January 28, 2019
Ovarian cysts are surprisingly common but usually NBD—here's how to know if it's time to see a doc
Kate Beckinsale was hospitalized over the weekend after an ovarian cyst ruptured. "Turns out a ruptured…
By Emily Laurence
Wellness is growing faster than the global economy. Here's why
January 28, 2019
Wellness is growing faster than the global economy. Here's why
How big is the wellness economy? "Gargantuan" doesn't begin to describe it. At the Global…
By Susie Ellis
Halp! What should I do if I've burned my tongue?
January 27, 2019
Halp! What should I do if I've burned my tongue?
There’s a high price to pay for wanting to feel cozy. As we try to…
By Mary Grace Garis
Dear OB/GYN: Is it safe to skip the week of placebos when I'm on the pill?
January 24, 2019
Dear OB/GYN: Is it safe to skip the week of placebos when I'm on the pill?
Instructions on a package of birth control pills are crystal clear. Take one "active" pill…
By Kells McPhillips
Is a poop transplant the new giving blood?
January 24, 2019
Is a poop transplant the new giving blood?
A side effect of donating blood is the self-satisfaction in knowing that you've done your…
By Emily Laurence
How to cope when hot flashes literally get you all hot and bothered
January 22, 2019
How to cope when hot flashes literally get you all hot and bothered
You know that famous expression about porn—how you know it when you see it? The…
By Leigh Weingus
Access to birth control just got a lot easier with home delivery in all 50 states
January 22, 2019
Access to birth control just got a lot easier with home delivery in all 50 states
In coverage of women's healthcare, "access" is a word that dominates headlines in perpetuity. And…
By Kells McPhillips
OK, TMI...my tampon is stuck. What now?
January 17, 2019
OK, TMI...my tampon is stuck. What now?
As period horror stories go, there are few things more panic-inducing than realizing that you've…
By Erin Magner
Here’s What It Means When Your Friend Says She’s Avoiding “Damp” Foods
January 16, 2019
Here’s What It Means When Your Friend Says She’s Avoiding “Damp” Foods
Most of us think of "damp" and "dry" in terms of how recently we used…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Someone please explain why my eye won't stop twitching
January 15, 2019
Someone please explain why my eye won't stop twitching
By Leigh Weingus and Beth Anne Macaluso Filed under bad surprises: finding out your ex…
By Well+Good Editors
Have a food allergy? A lot of people think they do, too—but they don't
January 15, 2019
Have a food allergy? A lot of people think they do, too—but they don't
Last week, Reuters reported on the chronic confusion surrounding the difference between a food allergy…
By Emily Laurence
Here's why high-fiber diets are all the rage—and how to beat the bloat
January 15, 2019
Here's why high-fiber diets are all the rage—and how to beat the bloat
Another week, another new study touting the benefits of a high-fiber diet. Fiber may not be…
By Emily Laurence
Well+Good TALKS: ReNew Year Edition
January 15, 2019
Well+Good TALKS: ReNew Year Edition
Why one smart change is enough. It’s the end of performative wellness—AKA being exhausted by…
By Well+Good Editors
Why are my feet always so freaking cold?
January 09, 2019
Why are my feet always so freaking cold?
Now that the weather has officially taken a turn for the frigid, most of us…
By Katie Morton
This just in: Working out on your period really *can* make you feel better
January 07, 2019
This just in: Working out on your period really *can* make you feel better
Crazy back pain and dramatic breakouts are just a couple of the woes that can…
By Kells McPhillips
Shut The Kale Up's New Year's Wellness Toolkit for Rocking 2019
January 06, 2019
Shut The Kale Up's New Year's Wellness Toolkit for Rocking 2019
Say what you will about New Year's resolutions (because yes, you're pretty awesome just as…
By Well+Good Editors
5 women share what they wish they'd known about the IUD before getting one
January 04, 2019
5 women share what they wish they'd known about the IUD before getting one
One of the most empowering things I've ever done was taking control of my reproductive…
By Allie Flinn
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