Author: Richard C. Trotter
The Blue Zones are having a moment. Although bestselling author and former National Geographic journalist Dan Buettner coined the term back in 2004 to describe the places around the world where people live the longest, many are deep-diving into his work again (or discovering it for the first time) through his hit Netflix show, Live to 100. In the series, he travels to the five Blue Zones—Ikaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; Okinawa, Japan; and the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica—to highlight the longevity lessons found in each place. That’s why I was so excited when I was invited to…
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 Fact: Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s finally time to start shopping for the closet staples we’ll rely on this season. The most important article of clothing come summertime? Shoes. The warmer weather inevitably calls for spending more time outside, thus spending more time…
Following my intense runs and lifts, I sometimes experience sore and jelly-like muscles, a ravenous appetite, and the inability to do anything but lie horizontal. This state also happens to describe the hours (and days, really) after I gave birth—but on a way more intense scale. So it maybe shouldn’t be a huge surprise that one woman appears to have treated her recent labor like a workout—at least digitally. On X (the platform formerly known as Twitter), user @paularambles posted “thinking about this woman who recorded this as a workout on Strava” above a screenshot of a Strava user who recorded…
You know the saying, Those who can’t do, teach? I’ll let you in on a secret: Those who can’t do also write. This rings true at least in my case, since I often cover hacks and habits for better sleep… all the while dealing with lifelong insomnia and a history of relying on meds or supplements to induce my ZZZ’s. Last spring, an email about the newly launched Sleep Enhancement Program at Ananda in the Himalayas landed in my inbox. I was intrigued straight away. A wellness program integrating ancient Ayurvedic practices and principles, customized for my dosha (constitution) and…
For most of us, sweat is a part of everyday life. It’s normal to smell after a hard workout or on a particularly hot day. Fun fact: the sweat itself isn’t what’s causing the stink. Your sudden increase of body odor is actually from sweat mixing with the bacteria on your skin. But why do your armpits sometimes smell like onions? Now that’s a pretty extreme smell that anyone would feel concerned (and let’s be real, maybe embarrassed) about. Here, a dermatologist shares four reasons why your body odor can smell like onions, and how to get rid of it,…
A stinging sensation when you pee, cramping in your lower belly, an intense urge to tinkle all day long. Anyone who’s ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) knows it’s not pleasant. Add on gut health issues like diarrhea, and you might be wondering what’s up. Is an upset stomach usually a UTI symptom? While it’s rare, it’s possible to have UTI-induced diarrhea. Whether this comes from the infection itself, UTI treatments like antibiotics, or something else entirely, will likely depend on the person. Here, a urologist answers all your burning questions, plus offers tips on treating UTI and diarrhea…
Come marathon season, your social media feeds might be filled with friends and acquaintances traversing the boroughs of NYC in the TCS New York City Marathon. Now, even if you can’t run over the Verrazano Bridge or get cheered on by the crowds in person, you can get a taste of the experience on your Peloton Tread. Wednesday, April 24, Peloton and the New York Road Runners launched exclusive scenic content from the 2023 race onto the Tread and Tread+. Users will have the option to do a two and a half hour scenic run that takes you through course highlights, or…
Spring is nature’s way of pressing the reset button—and it’s a perfect time for kick-starting or restarting a walking routine that’s as refreshing as the season’s first iced coffee. As the weather warms, there’s no better time to step outside and reinvigorate your routine. Walking isn’t just great for your physical health—it’s a fantastic way to clear your mind or turn a catch-up with friends into an active outing. To help you stay motivated and increase your daily steps, our May 2024 Movement of the Month Club is dedicated to walking. So lace up your walking shoes; it’s time to…
At this point, you’ve probably heard someone in your life—a TikTok influencer, gym bro Tinder date, or maybe even those of us at Well+Good—talk about the importance of getting enough protein to keep your body feeling full, satisfied, and energetic. It has other benefits, too: Protein can help build and repair muscle, support organ function, aid in nail and hair growth, and improve your immune system. Additionally, it’s associated with better physical performance in postmenopausal women1 and is a key part of healthy aging. Despite knowing all the pros, getting enough protein isn’t always the easiest task, however. Rushing out…
Perhaps the thing I’ve come to love most about astrology over the years I’ve spent covering it is that it reinforces a comforting truth: Everything in life happens in seasons. The predictable repetition of cosmic transits is a helpful anchor, reminding us that any rough patch will eventually reach its end. That’s the moment where we find ourselves now, about to enter a new chapter after a dramatic eclipse season and disruptive Mercury retrograde. Not only will we get the bliss of a retrograde-free period from April 25 to May 2, but come May 18, 2024, we’ll experience the luckiest…