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The day-to-day demands of work can pose many challenges when you have arthritis. That’s true whether you work at a desk job or a job that requires lifting and bending. Fortunately, a few simple principles can help most people get through the day without undue pain. Ergonomically designed chairs, desks, and specific equipment can also help take the strain off painful joints. Here are eight tips from arthritis experts.Whether you work at a computer or on a construction site, chances are your job requires some repetitive motions. “Repetitive movements can cause repetitive stress injuries, which can exacerbate arthritis pain,” says…

It’s summer, and we all know during summer, the craving for ice cream is REAL. A good vanilla on a hot day sounds amazing, but might not make you feel so amazing after! But babe, you deserve a sweet treat after the hard work you put in using the LSF App and keeping your nutrition on point with some of the LSF meal plans. We’re all for treating yo’self but finding healthy ice cream alternatives to your usual indulgences is KEY. No worries, girl, because we did the work for you! Ryan and I taste-tested 12 healthy ice cream alternatives so you could…

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Isn’t it funny how fashion trends that fade out eventually come back in style? The bell bottoms, flares, and wide-leg jeans of the ‘60s and ‘70s fell by the wayside when skinny jeans rose to fame in the early 2000s—meanwhile, now they’re back. The frilly, lace-trimmed socks…

Getting bombed from the sky is a particular horror: The sense that death hangs quite literally over your head, invisible until it’s too late, and maybe it will hit you. Maybe this moment. Or this. Or this. Every heartbeat hammering through your skull.I’ve watched U.S. warplanes attack Afghanistan; barely escaped a direct strike from a Russian MiG in Georgia, and lived for weeks under relentless Israeli bombardment in Lebanon.The images from Gaza bring back memories I usually keep buried. The thunder of the bombs, drifts of broken glass and twisted rebar where houses and shops once stood, dust and the…

Confronting the Terrors of Back Injuries Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES 🎃🕷️👻 💀🧟‍♂️ 🦴 Injuries can be as terrifying as a monster that pops up when you least expect it. Many times the possibility of getting injured lurks around you unknowingly and silently until it suddenly strikes. So get ready for a hair-raising, 3-part journey into the realm of injury prevention. FREAKY SNEAKY INJURIES: SERIES OVERVIEW This three-part series is all about keeping your body strong and injury-free by warding off the haunting horrors of unwanted injuries! The series is divided into three parts to discuss different areas of the…

At about midnight on October 25, Hurricane Otis made landfall just outside Acapulco, Mexico. The system had originally been forecast to develop into a milder storm but underwent rapid intensification as it approached land, striking Acapulco as a Category 5 hurricane with peak winds of 165 mph (270 km/h). The ferocious winds and heavy rainfall blew out windows, tore the roofs from buildings, and left a trail of destruction affecting nearly a million residents. The reported death toll rose over the weekend to more than 45. Gathered below are images from the storm-affected state of Guerrero, from its coastal tourist…

What is PrEP? PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, and it’s a medication that can protect you from HIV. How well does PrEP work? PrEP can lower the risk of getting HIV from sex by nearly 99%, and from sharing injection drug equipment by more than 70%. Can women take PrEP? Is PrEP only for men? Nope! Two PrEP medications are approved for use by women, people assigned female at birth and anyone who may have receptive vaginal sex (such as some transgender men or nonbinary people). Only people who know they are HIV-negative can safely use PrEP. PrEP options for…

Medical treatment for your psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is essential for managing symptoms and protecting your joints. But alongside therapies and regular checkups, there are daily practices you can also adopt to promote joint health and keep flare-ups at bay.Move your body. Exercise helps keep your joints loose and limber. Movement can also ease inflammation and pain. With a regular workout, you’ll make your muscles stronger and your joints more stable, and you can also ease stiffness.“Strength training and low-impact exercises such as walking, swimming, and cycling may be great places to start, especially since they are easier on the joints,”…

We know, since we made this thing for busy babes like you, that sometimes it’s hard to get around to doing the stuff you want — like actually getting the guide. So we wanted to bring some of the highlights from it right to you! This will tide you over until you have the chance the get the guide for yourself.  And we thought about the hottest info from our guide and decided to share some of our faves: healthy eating tips. We soooo know the feeling of being super slammed and just wanting to eat something ultra easy and fast. And…

You know how with regular pillowcases you have to keep waking up to flip them onto the cool side? Yeah, that’s not a thing with silk pillowcases—the side you’re sleeping on is *always* cool, which helps you regulate your body temperature as you sleep. The real selling point of silk pillowcases, though, is how good they are for your hair and skin. The smooth, silky texture reduces friction on your strands, leading to less snagage, breakage, tangling, and frizziness. As for your skin, silk absorbs less moisture than other fabrics, meaning your moisturizer and serum will sink into your skin…