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The #MeToo campaign may already be helping women, a new poll shows
October 31, 2017
The #MeToo campaign may already be helping women, a new poll shows
Ever since actress Alyssa Milano led the charge in making the #MeToo hashtag go viral following the damning New York Times…
By Tehrene Firman
Want to create a healthy habit? Add it to your morning routine, study says
October 31, 2017
Want to create a healthy habit? Add it to your morning routine, study says
Whether it's drinking more water, exercising daily, or curbing your snooze-button tendency, making a healthy habit actually…
By Tehrene Firman
4 simple recovery methods this running pro swears by
October 30, 2017
4 simple recovery methods this running pro swears by
As part of our in-depth series United States of Running, we teamed up with Flow…
By Well+Good Editors
When your #MeToo story happens at work
October 30, 2017
When your #MeToo story happens at work
Erin Petrey was pumped when she landed an impressive job as a special assistant to…
By Emily Laurence
You won't believe the self-care #goals this 1950s-era princess achieved every morning
October 30, 2017
You won't believe the self-care #goals this 1950s-era princess achieved every morning
If you've strived to cultivate a morning routine fit for royalty (or at least one that involves…
By Tehrene Firman
From Tennessee to Japan, here are 9 otherworldly forest bathing destinations
October 30, 2017
From Tennessee to Japan, here are 9 otherworldly forest bathing destinations
These days, it seems that everything your great-grandparents took for granted—think homegrown herbs or being "unplugged"—is…
By Erin Bunch
How to plan your most productive workday *ever*
October 30, 2017
How to plan your most productive workday *ever*
Six o'clock rolls around and with a little luck (and a whole lot of hustle)…
By Kells McPhillips
Scary movies might spook the stress right out of you, research says
October 30, 2017
Scary movies might spook the stress right out of you, research says
Scary movies don't have to be reserved for quality time with your loved ones just on Halloween. According to…
By Tehrene Firman
5 signs you're the oldest child in your family
October 30, 2017
5 signs you're the oldest child in your family
Turning to horoscopes or the moon for self-reflection is cool and all, but one of the most overlooked tools…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The Plus Factor: Is self-care becoming too selfish?
October 29, 2017
The Plus Factor: Is self-care becoming too selfish?
This week on The Plus Factor, we’re talking about the self-care revolution. Taking time to…
By Emily Laurence
6 scary Netflix picks to spark serious bonding this Halloween weekend
October 27, 2017
6 scary Netflix picks to spark serious bonding this Halloween weekend
Halloween weekend is here! Whether you're hosting a Druid-themed women's circle for your crew or raiding…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
PSA: Your gut microbiome might be able to diagnose PTSD
October 27, 2017
PSA: Your gut microbiome might be able to diagnose PTSD
Researchers have known for a while that stress can play a major role in the…
By Tehrene Firman
16 books the Well+Good team *can't* put down right now
October 27, 2017
16 books the Well+Good team *can't* put down right now
It's like kind of a a cardinal rule of adulthood that you must have a collection of books…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Why your melatonin supplement could be messing up your body's clock
October 26, 2017
Why your melatonin supplement could be messing up your body's clock
Considering how much you fantasize about pulling on an eye mask, crawling between your sheets,…
By Emily Laurence
Why you should actually do *this* instead of “finding your purpose”
October 26, 2017
Why you should actually do *this* instead of “finding your purpose”
Did you major in art history but find yourself working in finance? As millennials and…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Daydreaming during meetings? It might just mean your brain's *too* big to not wander
October 26, 2017
Daydreaming during meetings? It might just mean your brain's *too* big to not wander
Getting called out for drifting off during a meeting probably doesn't make you feel great,…
By Tehrene Firman
11 mood-boosting and eye-catching office supplies to keep at your desk
October 25, 2017
11 mood-boosting and eye-catching office supplies to keep at your desk
Maybe you spent a considerable amount of time turning your home sanctuary into a serene oasis…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
How to survive winter, the Japanese way
October 25, 2017
How to survive winter, the Japanese way
With November just days away, winter is coming. Sure, you could get through it by…
By Emily Laurence
5 lighting solutions to deal with darker days
October 25, 2017
5 lighting solutions to deal with darker days
You don't have to be a Game of Thrones buff for the three words—winter is coming—to send a…
By Zoe Weiner
How to recognize your daily and monthly happiness sweet spots
October 25, 2017
How to recognize your daily and monthly happiness sweet spots
Who hasn't experienced a 4 p.m. blood sugar crash that left you nearly immobilized at your…
By Annaliese Griffin
6 unmistakable signs of an introvert
October 25, 2017
6 unmistakable signs of an introvert
You probably know whether you're an introvert or an extrovert—maybe even if you're an INFJ…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Why Kelly Clarkson felt least healthy at her thinnest weight
October 25, 2017
Why Kelly Clarkson felt least healthy at her thinnest weight
"Skinny" and "healthy" are not at all one and the same—just ask Kelly Clarkson, who recently…
By Tehrene Firman
The unexpected sip this Well+Good editor swears by for an energy boost
October 24, 2017
The unexpected sip this Well+Good editor swears by for an energy boost
Welcome to My Morning Routine, where good-life gurus share their personal (frequently surprising, often healthy)…
By Well+Good Editors
How one magical week in Thailand helped me heal my broken heart
October 24, 2017
How one magical week in Thailand helped me heal my broken heart
Living abroad seems like such a glamorous adventure. And often it is, at least when…
By Ann Abel
3 ways Nicole Kidman squeezes self care into her schedule
October 24, 2017
3 ways Nicole Kidman squeezes self care into her schedule
It seems as though Nicole Kidman never stops. Since the '90s, she's been in countless…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why Cate Blanchett finds practicing gratitude so important
October 24, 2017
Why Cate Blanchett finds practicing gratitude so important
Don't think counting your blessings every day will do a lot of good? Cate Blanchett, who does it on…
By Tehrene Firman
How to deal with difficult emotions that arise during meditation
October 23, 2017
How to deal with difficult emotions that arise during meditation
Most of the time, meditation is pretty uneventful. You sit down (in a comfortable position with…
By Emily Laurence
6 tactics for throwing a stress-free party
October 23, 2017
6 tactics for throwing a stress-free party
In my experience, my stress levels prior to throwing a dinner party at my home…
By Kate Hull
The scientific reason sleeping pills don't give you quality zzz's
October 23, 2017
The scientific reason sleeping pills don't give you quality zzz's
When nothing—not even the perfect essential oil combination or silk pillowcase—helps you get the quality sleep (and…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Exclusive: America's first airport private yoga studio is opening in Denver this fall
October 23, 2017
Exclusive: America's first airport private yoga studio is opening in Denver this fall
Picture this: You're on your second or third leg of some crazy flight schedule, but…
By Erin Bunch
Happy-hour shoptalk: There might be a brain-boosting side effect to alcohol
October 20, 2017
Happy-hour shoptalk: There might be a brain-boosting side effect to alcohol
You're way more likely to hear about alcohol making people slur their words than any…
By Tehrene Firman
More workplaces are encouraging mental health days—here's why
October 20, 2017
More workplaces are encouraging mental health days—here's why
This past summer, Madalyn Parker, a web developer in Ann Arbor, MI, needed a couple of…
By Elana Lyn Gross
9 guided journals that make daily writing super easy
October 20, 2017
9 guided journals that make daily writing super easy
Having a daily journaling practice has been touted for pretty much everything (well, at least its ability…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
7 ways to fight jet lag like a flight attendant
October 19, 2017
7 ways to fight jet lag like a flight attendant
Nobody wants to feel like a zombie on vacation. But no matter how much water they chug, even…
By Zoe Weiner
10 thoughts you have during a therapy session
October 19, 2017
10 thoughts you have during a therapy session
We're in a new age of authenticity about mental health—thanks in part to honest and brave public figures telling their…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Why Gen Z-ers should unplug to recharge their mental-health batteries
October 19, 2017
Why Gen Z-ers should unplug to recharge their mental-health batteries
Being a teenager was hard enough when the only social technology used on a daily basis…
By Tehrene Firman
What is lagom, the new Swedish wellness term you need to know about
October 19, 2017
What is lagom, the new Swedish wellness term you need to know about
Last year was all about hygge, the Danish concept of cozying up with candles, blankets,…
By Jenna Adrian-Diaz
The scientific reason why anxiety can cloud your decision-making skills
October 19, 2017
The scientific reason why anxiety can cloud your decision-making skills
Anxiety can get in the way of a lot of things: making friends, going on epic adventures—you name…
By Tehrene Firman
6 celebs who are the epitome of relationship #goals—with their pets
October 19, 2017
6 celebs who are the epitome of relationship #goals—with their pets
There are two types of people in the world: those who hear "relationship goals" and…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
High stress and a poor diet could wreak equal havoc on your body
October 18, 2017
High stress and a poor diet could wreak equal havoc on your body
Sorry to break it to you, but high stress levels might be just as bad for you…
By Tehrene Firman
Are "depression naps" actually a good idea? A mental health expert weighs in
October 18, 2017
Are "depression naps" actually a good idea? A mental health expert weighs in
Social media has blessedly morphed from a place where users post photos of their (supposedly)…
By Emily Laurence
15 women on what Love Your Body Day *really* means to them
October 18, 2017
15 women on what Love Your Body Day *really* means to them
More and more women are coming out, loudly and proudly, in defiance of social norms…
By Erin Bunch
And the happiest city in America is…
October 18, 2017
And the happiest city in America is…
There are countless benefits to being happy, and those who live in 25 special cities are…
By Tehrene Firman
7 top-rated silk pillowcases on Amazon that give "beauty sleep" a new meaning
October 18, 2017
7 top-rated silk pillowcases on Amazon that give "beauty sleep" a new meaning
There are an infinite number of micro-improvements you can make to your bedroom (hello, plants!) and…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Sleep loss is literally killing your dreams, study says
October 18, 2017
Sleep loss is literally killing your dreams, study says
There's nothing quite like spending time in dreamland. It is the only place where you can be BFFs…
By Tehrene Firman
This song is so relaxing, scientists recommend NOT listening while behind the wheel
October 18, 2017
This song is so relaxing, scientists recommend NOT listening while behind the wheel
The next time you need to unwind, there's one song in particular that's likely to…
By Tehrene Firman
6 chic pairs of blue-light-blocking glasses to make your tech habits healthier
October 17, 2017
6 chic pairs of blue-light-blocking glasses to make your tech habits healthier
From your nine-to-five to your matcha-filled Instagram feed and the occasional Netflix-binge session, you're likely spending most of…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The unique way this totally silent sound bath helps people relieve stress
October 17, 2017
The unique way this totally silent sound bath helps people relieve stress
Even if you feel like you've been in a super-quiet space before, it almost certainly has…
By Tehrene Firman
Quiz: What kind of hygge person are you?
October 17, 2017
Quiz: What kind of hygge person are you?
Hygge season is basically a combination of all of the best parts of fall (Seasonal…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Judy Greer can't travel without Joanna Vargas sheet masks or bath salts
October 17, 2017
Judy Greer can't travel without Joanna Vargas sheet masks or bath salts
When your best friend recommends in-flight essentials, you're pretty likely to listen—especially when she just so happens to…
By Tehrene Firman
4 ways to help a loved one who's coping with depression
October 16, 2017
4 ways to help a loved one who's coping with depression
More likely than not, someone you love—your significant other, BFF, or family member—is dealing with depression or…
By Elana Lyn Gross
The mantra that inspired this baking guru to start a multimillion-dollar business
October 16, 2017
The mantra that inspired this baking guru to start a multimillion-dollar business
Getting fired might drive many of us to find consolation in a platter of cupcakes.…
By Kate Rockwood
The sneaky ways "superwoman syndrome" can affect your health
October 16, 2017
The sneaky ways "superwoman syndrome" can affect your health
At 28, Dr. Tasneem Bhatia, MD's life was pretty fabulous—at least it seemed that way…
By Emily Laurence
How to get the zzz's you need when your partner has different sleep habits
October 13, 2017
How to get the zzz's you need when your partner has different sleep habits
They say the bedroom is where the magic happens. But if you’re asleep way before…
By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
9 thoughts that cross your mind when you can't fall asleep
October 13, 2017
9 thoughts that cross your mind when you can't fall asleep
Sleep: It's a necessary part of human life in which we all partake despite it being elusive for…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Jenna Dewan Tatum uses this essential-oil blend to help her kiddo sleep
October 13, 2017
Jenna Dewan Tatum uses this essential-oil blend to help her kiddo sleep
Plenty of essential oils have been scientifically proven to hold serious sleep-boosting powers, and Jenna Dewan Tatum…
By Tehrene Firman
Why you should never buy a pillow standing up
October 12, 2017
Why you should never buy a pillow standing up
Bedgear founder Eugene Alletto lives (and sleeps) by one simple rule: “Never buy a pillow standing up.”…
By Erin Bunch
Why you can have everything you want but still not be happy
October 12, 2017
Why you can have everything you want but still not be happy
On paper, you likely have a lot to be grateful for—so much that it can be guilt-inducing…
By Emily Laurence
How the Japanese practice of forest bathing helps Candice Kumai stay grounded
October 12, 2017
How the Japanese practice of forest bathing helps Candice Kumai stay grounded
When it comes to wellness, chef and best-selling cookbook author Candice Kumai doesn't just talk…
By Candice Kumai
Why some doctors are saying a ketogenic diet is more powerful than medication
October 11, 2017
Why some doctors are saying a ketogenic diet is more powerful than medication
The high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet, known for helping out folks who have inflammation issues (so basically,…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Phone separation anxiety is a real thing—here's how to know if you have it
October 11, 2017
Phone separation anxiety is a real thing—here's how to know if you have it
Considering the average person touches her phone 2,617 times a day, it's safe to say…
By Emily Laurence
These 2 toxic thoughts can derail your day—but there's a quick fix
October 11, 2017
These 2 toxic thoughts can derail your day—but there's a quick fix
It seems like a new study is released about stress and sleep almost every day—like how your…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Our search for the next America’s Most Inspiring Trainer starts *now*
October 11, 2017
Our search for the next America’s Most Inspiring Trainer starts *now*
The best fitness instructors are more than just workout cheerleaders (although they’re essential on that…
By Well+Good Editors
The Ayurvedic essential oil blend detox beauty guru Shannon Vaughn uses every morning to balance her dosha
October 10, 2017
The Ayurvedic essential oil blend detox beauty guru Shannon Vaughn uses every morning to balance her dosha
Welcome to My Morning Routine, where Shannon Vaughn and other good-life gurus share their personal (frequently surprising,…
By Kathryn Romeyn
3 tips for maintaining your energy level throughout the day
October 10, 2017
3 tips for maintaining your energy level throughout the day
When you're reaching for your nth cup of coffee of the day, it's likely because…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
How Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher aim to Kondo their kids' Christmas
October 10, 2017
How Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher aim to Kondo their kids' Christmas
If you assume Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis pile presents under the Christmas tree for…
By Tehrene Firman
5 ways to give your nightly wind-down routine a healthy boost
October 09, 2017
5 ways to give your nightly wind-down routine a healthy boost
Everyone has at least one superpower—if not several. McKel Hill's happens to be a good one.…
By McKel Hill, RDN
The most esoteric things Elle Macpherson's tried (and loved) in the name of health and beauty
October 09, 2017
The most esoteric things Elle Macpherson's tried (and loved) in the name of health and beauty
Supermodel Elle Macpherson is all about incorporating wellness into daily life as part of her longevity…
By Elle Macpherson
How John Legend and Chrissy Teigen keep their relationship (with social media) healthy
October 06, 2017
How John Legend and Chrissy Teigen keep their relationship (with social media) healthy
You could call Chrissy Teigen and John Legend the cutest couple in Hollywood—they're always showing…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to shake the Sunday Scaries once and for all
October 06, 2017
How to shake the Sunday Scaries once and for all
To outside appearances, Ashli Stockton had it all. A young professional living in New York…
By Emily Laurence
The mood-boosting mantras wellness pros swear by to banish stress and anxiety
October 06, 2017
The mood-boosting mantras wellness pros swear by to banish stress and anxiety
Positive thinking is powerful stuff: It can keep you calm, reduce your stress hormone (cortisol)—and even…
By Jordan Galloway
How Lisa Price (AKA Carol's daughter) reminds herself she's the boss...even when she doesn't feel like it
October 06, 2017
How Lisa Price (AKA Carol's daughter) reminds herself she's the boss...even when she doesn't feel like it
Twenty-four years ago, Lisa Price noticed there were no really good beauty products for natural…
By Abbey Stone
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