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Is acupuncture the latest old-but-new-again wellness practice to go mainstream?
November 20, 2018
Is acupuncture the latest old-but-new-again wellness practice to go mainstream?
Acupuncture is not new to the wellness scene; the benefits of the ancient Eastern-medicine practice are…
By Leigh Weingus
How to go out on Thanksgiving Eve without totally regressing into your high school personality
November 20, 2018
How to go out on Thanksgiving Eve without totally regressing into your high school personality
‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and all through the bar, dozens of people were blacking…
By Maria Del Russo
ThirdLove took out a full-page ad in the NYT to clap back at Victoria’s Secret
November 19, 2018
ThirdLove took out a full-page ad in the NYT to clap back at Victoria’s Secret
This year, any shred of excitement you may have been harboring about the Victoria's Secret…
By Tehrene Firman
7 LGBTQ+ inclusive improvements all gyms should implement, like yesterday
November 19, 2018
7 LGBTQ+ inclusive improvements all gyms should implement, like yesterday
Half a year after my CrossFit gym's annual Pride Month WOD (or "workout of the…
By Gabrielle Kassel
What the Heck Is an Aura, and What Do All the Pretty Colors Mean?
November 17, 2018
What the Heck Is an Aura, and What Do All the Pretty Colors Mean?
“You’re super purple,” aura reader and psychic medium Megan Michaela Firester, who goes by Mystic…
By Jessica Estrada
"I thought my high-functioning anxiety made me better at my job. I was so, so wrong"
November 16, 2018
"I thought my high-functioning anxiety made me better at my job. I was so, so wrong"
Here’s the thing I hate to admit because it makes me sound dramatic: Most days,…
By Alicia Lutes
How to power through your day after a sleepless night like a total boss
November 16, 2018
How to power through your day after a sleepless night like a total boss
Is there anything worse than rolling out of bed after not sleeping well the night…
By Maria Del Russo
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have a morning ritual, and it's honestly so adorable
November 15, 2018
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have a morning ritual, and it's honestly so adorable
When Nicole Kidman isn't shooting suspense-filled scenes on the hit HBO show Big Little Lies, she's known…
By Kells McPhillips
Feel like your anxiety is triggered by your social life and relationships? You’re *so* not alone
November 15, 2018
Feel like your anxiety is triggered by your social life and relationships? You’re *so* not alone
Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: You're at a friend's birthday party, except you…
By Tehrene Firman
If posting selfies is narcissistic, then call me a proud narcissist
November 15, 2018
If posting selfies is narcissistic, then call me a proud narcissist
Another day, another scientific finding trying to keep me from living my life…. A recent…
By Maria Del Russo
These are the most common reasons you’re stressed—and it’s literally keeping you up at night
November 14, 2018
These are the most common reasons you’re stressed—and it’s literally keeping you up at night
Stress is one of those really fun adult things we get to deal with, like…
By Allie Flinn
Get through the Mercury retrograde with an out-of-this-world playlist
November 14, 2018
Get through the Mercury retrograde with an out-of-this-world playlist
Bad news, guys. Mercury goes retrograde on November 16. And you know what that means?…
By Maria Del Russo
Lilly Singh says she’s taking a mental health break from YouTube
November 14, 2018
Lilly Singh says she’s taking a mental health break from YouTube
Lately, there's been a storm of digital stars posting "Why I'm Taking a Break" videos…
By Tehrene Firman
Exclusive: How Arianna Huffington course-corrects stress in just one minute
November 14, 2018
Exclusive: How Arianna Huffington course-corrects stress in just one minute
Arianna Huffington's list of accomplishments is at least as long as the total amount of hours she's…
By Kells McPhillips
Can weighted blankets quell bedtime anxiety? I tried one to find out
November 14, 2018
Can weighted blankets quell bedtime anxiety? I tried one to find out
In case you've missed the kicker of every mattress commercial ever, here's an existential crisis-inducing fact…
By Kells McPhillips
If your brain is better at imploding than computation, you might suffer from math trauma
November 13, 2018
If your brain is better at imploding than computation, you might suffer from math trauma
In high school, I was far more likely to be geeking out about the Orwellian significance 2+2=5…
By Kells McPhillips
It’s, like, *really* easy to copy Michelle Obama's dream self-care situation
November 13, 2018
It’s, like, *really* easy to copy Michelle Obama's dream self-care situation
When you think of self-care, your mind probably instantly goes to the lavish fruit-filled baths,…
By Tehrene Firman
Are you truly anxious or just super-stressed? Here's how to tell
November 13, 2018
Are you truly anxious or just super-stressed? Here's how to tell
Once you've ironed out the the differences between stress and anxiety, actually figuring out which…
By Kells McPhillips
How to wait in line without turning into a horrible shell of a human
November 13, 2018
How to wait in line without turning into a horrible shell of a human
If you want to see someone become a monster, make them wait in line to…
By Mary Grace Garis
How one simple tweak to your email signature supports LGBTQ+ inclusivity
November 13, 2018
How one simple tweak to your email signature supports LGBTQ+ inclusivity
Emails are a medium for sharing a message, and they're not new (bear with me…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why playing an old-school phone game could help boost your mood
November 12, 2018
Why playing an old-school phone game could help boost your mood
There's an old (scientifically proven!) trick for quelling your anxiety: Become totally immersed in something…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Stress and anxiety are serious—why do we act like they're NBD?
November 12, 2018
Stress and anxiety are serious—why do we act like they're NBD?
Odds are, if you're reading this right now, you're probably really, really stressed. No, I'm…
By Emily Laurence
I worked out twice a day until it started messing with my hormones
November 12, 2018
I worked out twice a day until it started messing with my hormones
"Dude, I think something is out of whack with my hormones," I tell my workout…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Does a breakup have to be the first step of 'finding yourself'?
November 12, 2018
Does a breakup have to be the first step of 'finding yourself'?
As a person who writes about sex and relationships for the internet, I tend to…
By Maria Del Russo
Busy Philipps' gassed-up, superlative-heavy talk show is just the mood boost you need
November 12, 2018
Busy Philipps' gassed-up, superlative-heavy talk show is just the mood boost you need
Whether it’s the news (why does it always have to be so bad, sad, and…
By Aly Semigran
The new supplement to keep on hand for your most stressful situations (ahem, upcoming holiday season included)
November 11, 2018
The new supplement to keep on hand for your most stressful situations (ahem, upcoming holiday season included)
If you’re on the verge of breaking into a cold sweat even thinking about traveling…
By Well+Good Editors
Show some respect for big bush energy, BDE's badass grandma
November 09, 2018
Show some respect for big bush energy, BDE's badass grandma
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson may have called it quits (and have aired their feelings about…
By Maria Del Russo
The healthiest people in the world share this one fitness habit
November 09, 2018
The healthiest people in the world share this one fitness habit
People dwelling in Blue Zones (longevity hotspots across the globe, including parts of Costa Rica,…
By Kells McPhillips
All your friends are right: You need to start watching "The Great British Baking Show"
November 09, 2018
All your friends are right: You need to start watching "The Great British Baking Show"
The winners of The Great British Baking Show (known as The Great British Bake Off…
By Abbey Stone
Michelle Obama says her past miscarriage made her feel like she 'failed'
November 09, 2018
Michelle Obama says her past miscarriage made her feel like she 'failed'
If you have a miscarriage, it's not uncommon to feel like you're alone in your…
By Tehrene Firman
What to do if you have feelings for your best friend's S.O.
November 09, 2018
What to do if you have feelings for your best friend's S.O.
Picture this: For the better part of a year, you've been confiding in your BFF…
By Gabrielle Kassel
If your bad memories keep playing on repeat, here's a one-second hack for snuffing them out
November 09, 2018
If your bad memories keep playing on repeat, here's a one-second hack for snuffing them out
When a memory keeps playing in your head on repeat, the desire to cast an…
By Kells McPhillips
Why does anxiety seem to get even worse at night?
November 08, 2018
Why does anxiety seem to get even worse at night?
Being all cozied up at home in some silky PJs with a cup of chamomile…
By Tehrene Firman
Sleepwalking affects nearly a third of us—here's what causes it
November 08, 2018
Sleepwalking affects nearly a third of us—here's what causes it
Common sense would tell you that being asleep and being awake are mutually exclusive. But…
By Allie Flinn
The top 6 self-care practices we want RBG to do while she's on the mend
November 08, 2018
The top 6 self-care practices we want RBG to do while she's on the mend
If there's anyone to strive to be like in this world, it's Supreme Court Justice…
By Tehrene Firman
How to find a legit LGBTQ+ therapist who will actually support your needs
November 08, 2018
How to find a legit LGBTQ+ therapist who will actually support your needs
Despite all the strides we've made in taking the stigma out of mental health issues,…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Target's Black Friday deals have arrived: Here are the healthy must-haves to bookmark
November 08, 2018
Target's Black Friday deals have arrived: Here are the healthy must-haves to bookmark
If you've been sneaking some extra money into your shopping fund all year long, the…
By Tehrene Firman
I stopped pretending to be the most chill person ever—and my friends still think I'm cool
November 08, 2018
I stopped pretending to be the most chill person ever—and my friends still think I'm cool
About halfway through the summer, a complete and utter shitstorm descended upon my life. Seriously, I…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
We want to talk about anxiety, but we need your help!
November 07, 2018
We want to talk about anxiety, but we need your help!
Fun fact about me: I had to delete my phone's Twitter app six months ago.…
By Jessie Van Amburg
The 'eat the frog' technique is the most productive way to start your day
November 07, 2018
The 'eat the frog' technique is the most productive way to start your day
There's one main problem with procrastinating. All that avoidance works for a while, but it…
By Tehrene Firman
Seriously, *why* is it that so staggeringly few eligible voters actually go to the polls?
November 06, 2018
Seriously, *why* is it that so staggeringly few eligible voters actually go to the polls?
“Why would people choose not to vote?” I pondered, in the middle of a long…
By Mary Grace Garis
Had a crappy night of sleep? Try drinking more water
November 06, 2018
Had a crappy night of sleep? Try drinking more water
Getting a good night of sleep is basically as important to your health as Zayn…
By Allie Flinn
5 ways to stop the seasonal blues from taking over
November 06, 2018
5 ways to stop the seasonal blues from taking over
The days are short, the skies are dark… and it can be incredibly hard to…
By Latham Thomas
Deep breaths - here's how anxiety and breathing are connected.
November 06, 2018
Deep breaths - here's how anxiety and breathing are connected.
Mental-health issues are becoming less stigmatized and easier to talk about by the day, especially with…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
It might sound masochistic, but exposure therapy is a tried-and-true way to get over an ex
November 06, 2018
It might sound masochistic, but exposure therapy is a tried-and-true way to get over an ex
It took me time, the support of loyal friends, finding the right therapist, and seeking…
By Aly Semigran
How your Notes app can be your anxiety-hacking secret weapon
November 05, 2018
How your Notes app can be your anxiety-hacking secret weapon
Known as "the world's most connected person," Chris Dancy has between 300 and 700 systems…
By Emily Laurence
Before you spill that juicy secret, there are a few things to consider
November 05, 2018
Before you spill that juicy secret, there are a few things to consider
Keeping a secret from your bestie is like going to brunch without ordering avocado—it just…
By Kells McPhillips
Transgender clothing closets are a major win for self-expression—and mental health
November 05, 2018
Transgender clothing closets are a major win for self-expression—and mental health
Clothing is a form of communication—it lets us share who we are without having to…
By Erin Magner
Should you be freaking out if you wake up with numb fingers?
November 04, 2018
Should you be freaking out if you wake up with numb fingers?
If you’ve ever woken up with numb, tingly fingers, you already know it’s kind of…
By Jessica Estrada
How to keep your teeth healthy if you grind them in your sleep
November 03, 2018
How to keep your teeth healthy if you grind them in your sleep
If you’re really into oral hygiene (as we all should be), you may have switched…
By Jessica Estrada
10 pro tips for overcoming insecurity and cultivating unshakable confidence
November 03, 2018
10 pro tips for overcoming insecurity and cultivating unshakable confidence
Insecurity is something we’ve all experienced at some point or another. Even the most confident…
By Jessica Estrada
Why "gaining an hour" can make you *more* tired—and how to fix it
November 02, 2018
Why "gaining an hour" can make you *more* tired—and how to fix it
If you're one of the 164 million Americans who struggle to get enough zzz's, you may have…
By Rachel Jacoby Zoldan
I tracked how much time I spent on my phone for two weeks, and…OMG
November 02, 2018
I tracked how much time I spent on my phone for two weeks, and…OMG
Every time I leave my apartment, my two dogs (both rescues, both under 15 pounds,…
By Allie Flinn
There are 3 known types of depression—and SSRIs don't work for one of them
November 01, 2018
There are 3 known types of depression—and SSRIs don't work for one of them
For some people suffering from depression, SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), the most common form…
By Tehrene Firman
WELL+GOOD TALKS: GENERATION ANXIETY
November 01, 2018
WELL+GOOD TALKS: GENERATION ANXIETY
Mental health, modern times, and what wellness can do about it. From always-on work environments…
By Well+Good Editors
Unsure about coming out as LGBTQ+ at work? Here's a 5-step guide to help you decide
November 01, 2018
Unsure about coming out as LGBTQ+ at work? Here's a 5-step guide to help you decide
Bringing your whole self to work is an uncomfortable notion to many; imposture syndrome, fear…
By Gabrielle Kassel
8 "happy lights" to help you beat seasonal affective disorder
November 01, 2018
8 "happy lights" to help you beat seasonal affective disorder
The best medicine is preventive, as they say, and although the old adage was probably intended…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Here’s how buying in to fast fashion affects our brains—not just our budgets
October 31, 2018
Here’s how buying in to fast fashion affects our brains—not just our budgets
On the scale of addictive behaviors, Carrie Bradshaw's shoe collection and Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series…
By Annie Tomlin
Halloween, schmalloween: Let's make witchiness a year-round thing
October 31, 2018
Halloween, schmalloween: Let's make witchiness a year-round thing
No matter what costume you're wearing for Halloween this year, there's a good chance you're…
By Erin Hanafy
5 ways to tame body shame everyone can start doing right now
October 31, 2018
5 ways to tame body shame everyone can start doing right now
Talking about womanhood without the topic of shame arising is about as possible as talking…
By Kells McPhillips
How to deal with secondhand trauma when terrible things happen in the world
October 31, 2018
How to deal with secondhand trauma when terrible things happen in the world
Lately—okay, for the past several years—I've found myself emotionally armoring up before opening my news…
By Erin Magner
10 wellness horror stories, straight from Well+Good readers (two words: yoga queef)
October 30, 2018
10 wellness horror stories, straight from Well+Good readers (two words: yoga queef)
Halloween is upon us, which means you've probably been getting your healthy candy stash ready…
By Tehrene Firman
This smart headband takes the 'am I doing it right?' dilemma out of your meditation practice
October 30, 2018
This smart headband takes the 'am I doing it right?' dilemma out of your meditation practice
Whether you're brand-new to the cushion or consider yourself a meditation pro, one thought has…
By Kells McPhillips
3 steps to get more confident with your financial habits
October 29, 2018
3 steps to get more confident with your financial habits
Casually poll friends at your weeknight book club or peruse any online personal finance forum,…
By Well+Good Editors
6 good things that come from having acne, according to Redditors
October 29, 2018
6 good things that come from having acne, according to Redditors
Acne is always thought of as the enemy. Pimples spring up unwanted, can wreck your self-confidence, and take…
By Rachel Lapidos
The unplugged wedding trend means your phone might *not* have scored an invite
October 29, 2018
The unplugged wedding trend means your phone might *not* have scored an invite
If you’ve been to a wedding recently, you’ve probably witnessed this scene: The organs swell,…
By Maria Del Russo
Learn to fall asleep in 2 minutes or less using this genius technique from the U.S. Army
October 29, 2018
Learn to fall asleep in 2 minutes or less using this genius technique from the U.S. Army
Even if your bedtime routine earns a solid A+ on the chill scale (read: no…
By Kells McPhillips
Incorporate hand mudras into your meditation practice to level up your life
October 28, 2018
Incorporate hand mudras into your meditation practice to level up your life
First things first, for those who have never heard of hand mudras: They're not complicated,…
By Jessica Estrada
Curious About Trying Acupuncture for Anxiety? Here's What You Need To Know First
October 28, 2018
Curious About Trying Acupuncture for Anxiety? Here's What You Need To Know First
Symptoms of anxiety are expansive. They can include feelings of tightness and heaviness in your…
By Jessica Estrada
Another reason to take some 'me time': A new study says stress might be wreaking havoc on your memory
October 26, 2018
Another reason to take some 'me time': A new study says stress might be wreaking havoc on your memory
The day-to-day hustle can make cherished alone time can be hard to come by (#relatable).…
By Kells McPhillips
What it means when you feel lonely in a committed relationship (and how to overcome it)
October 26, 2018
What it means when you feel lonely in a committed relationship (and how to overcome it)
A major benefit to being in a committed partnership is knowing you have someone who…
By Emily Laurence
Settle in for a spooky-flick marathon—it's an expert-approved way to boost mental health
October 26, 2018
Settle in for a spooky-flick marathon—it's an expert-approved way to boost mental health
Humans have been scaring up stories for centuries in order to pass on vital information…
By Amy Wilkinson
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