Author: Richard C. Trotter
Have you ever left a doctor’s office feeling less than satisfied with how the appointment went? Like you know something isn’t right with your health, but the doctor either dismissed your concerns or prescribed a frustratingly general solution? Unfortunately, this experience is common when it comes to getting a proper diagnosis for a skin disorder, and especially common for people of color. According to board-certified dermatologist Diego Ruiz Dasilva, MD, FAAD, who sees more than 100 eczema patients every month and is an expert in treating skin disorders on skin of color, taking an individualized approach to care is essential…
A 30-year-old mom-of-two has been given just three months to live after battling an aggressive form of cancer for the past two years. Erika Diarte-Carr lives in Utah with her 7-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. Now, she’s raising money to help pay for her own funeral and set up a trust fund for her children’s future. Diarte-Carr has been battling small cell lung carcinoma since 2022. What started as an emergency room visit for shoulder pain escalated into a cancer diagnosis. “The doctor then proceeded to tell me that there were multiple tumors that had metastasized to other parts of…
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 Two days before a trip to Paris (my first since I was a kid!), I beefed it pretty hard on my bike during a gravel bike ride. I had scrapes, bumps, and bruises all down the left side of my body, and by the time I boarded…
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on email In case you missed the memo, rest and sleep are not the same thing, meaning you can’t just “knock ‘em out” at the same time (sorry). Both are crucial to our well-being, and yet we’re only ever taught how to sleep—not how to rest in a way that feels truly purposeful and relaxing. “When we don’t take time to recharge, we’re less efficient, make more mistakes, and are less engaged in what we’re doing,” says…
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on email It’s a classic Catch-22: The more overwhelmed we are, the more stress relief we need—but then taking time to de-stress can often lead to more overwhelm. It’s an exhausting cycle, especially when the typical advice that’s given is “try yoga!” or “go on vacation!” or “take the day off!” All great in theory, but not necessarily possible if you have a demanding job or if you’re a full-time caregiver. So what do you do? You…
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on email There’s no denying it: Checking out is having a moment. More than two years ago, the term “quiet quitting” bubbled up from the tumultuous depths of the COVID-19 pandemic to describe scaling back as a form of self-care. It became a second chapter to the so-called Great Resignation that started in 2021 and saw workers leaving their jobs en masse—mostly citing low pay or poor mental health. But it didn’t end there. Within the past…
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 Dealing with sensitive skin can feel like a full-time job. Take it from me: In a single day’s work, I might manage a breakout, tend to dryness, and carefully scrutinize every skin-care label I come across. I’ve spent years on a quest to find a product that…
Sculpting well-rounded *ahem* assets requires a well-rounded workout routine. And figuring out exactly what program to follow that will actually deliver results can be daunting. Enter: Our 4-week glutes challenge, designed with Sweat app cofounder and trainer Kelsey Wells, which is specially designed to target your glutes from all angles. This program combines classic strength exercises with dynamic movements that work way more than just your glutes. Though your glutes are always the main focus, you’ll also strengthen your quads, hamstrings, and abs, as well as improve mobility. But this program goes beyond the physical. Experts In This Article Kelsey…
Sitting out of P.E. class because you have PMS: out. Practicing gentle movement because you’re in your luteal phase: in. Cycle syncing workouts are all over TikTok and your favorite workout platforms these days. That means choosing the day’s workout based on, or at least influenced by, what stage of your menstrual cycle you’re in—and we don’t just mean on or off your period. There are four menstrual cycle phases. The amount of hormones like estrogen and progesterone in your bloodstream, as well as the energy needs of your body, can vary based on where you are in those stages.…
At the age of 17, while I was restricting calories and working out a ton, I remember looking in the mirror while getting ready for a party and realizing, oh my god, those indentations between my hips and my thighs (called “hip dips”) don’t seem to be there anymore! I was elated. I felt hot. I’ve come back to this moment countless times over the years while looking in the mirror and noticing my hip dips (not having them was a fleeting moment in my life). If I just had the discipline of my second semester senior year self, I…