Author: Richard C. Trotter
Despite how simple they look, push-ups can be an intimidating exercise as they require total-body strength, from leg stabilization to core engagement to upper-body endurance. In fact, push-ups may be linked to living longer and having better cardiovascular health, according to a 2019 study in JAMA Network Open1. Active, middle-aged men who were able to do more than 40 push-ups had a significantly lower risk of heart disease during 10 years of follow-ups compared to those who were unable to do more than 10 push-ups during the baseline test. It is worth noting, however, that this study was only done…
Your weekly horoscope for April 21 to 27, 2024, delivers a cosmic blessing: the end of Mercury retrograde in Aries! But first, you’re unearthing old wounds from your romantic past when love-planet Venus in Aries meets with the asteroid Chiron in Aries at the same point in the sky on April 21. You might confront a shadow side of yourself or feel triggered by someone and have the urge to act out an old relationship pattern. But this interaction can inspire growth and healing—it’s in your power to choose differently. On the same day, the sun in Taurus clashes with…
If you’ve ever woken up suddenly drenched in sweat-soaked clothing and sheets, you’ve likely experienced night sweats. Though they can have a number of potential causes, night sweats are one of the most common symptoms affecting women in the lead-up to menopause: Up to 74 percent of perimenopausal women experience them, research suggests. Not only are night sweats uncomfortable, but they can seriously interfere with the quality of your sleep—and your overall well-being as a result. Below, learn how to stop night sweats, including when to speak to your doctor about your symptoms. (TL;DR: Night sweats absolutely don’t need 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 When you read the headline “Editor-Beloved Vacuum,” we’d wager only one brand comes to mind: Dyson. The brand is known for optimizing vacuums as we know them to be more time-efficient and look much less clunky. We can attest that, besides their sleek exteriors, Dyson’s cordless offerings…
Kiwis may not be the flashiest fruit in the fruit bowl, but that’s no reason to overlook them. After all, doing so could mean that you’ll miss out on some of the serious health benefits this fuzzy fruit has to offer. Like, bet you didn’t know that, ounce for ounce, kiwi has more vitamin C than oranges, strawberries, and grapefruit. Or, perhaps, that two large kiwis have more potassium than an entire (!) medium-sized banana. And don’t even get us started about the tons of gut-healthy fiber found in a serving of this fruit. Seriously, the list of kiwi health…
The elusive nature of time can be difficult to come to terms with, let alone fully comprehend. Intangible and inevitable, the concept of time is perfectly captured by sand trapped in hourglasses: As the rendition of “Slipping Through My Fingers” in Mamma Mia! suggests, each passing second slips through our fingers, despite our best efforts to hold onto life’s most precious moments. For some people, the inevitable passage of time is so daunting that it elicits a tremendous fear of time itself—such is the case for people diagnosed with chronophobia. Getting older is a universal experience, but while many people…
What’s the worst part of having tight hips? Is it walking like the Tin Man? The nighttime achiness? The extra effort required to fully transition from a seated to a standing position? As bad as all of that is, we’d venture to say that it’s the persistence of tight hips that makes them particularly intolerable. You may be able to temporarily loosen their death grip on your pelvis with stretching, mobility, and massage, but keeping tight hips loose feels like a fool’s errand. One workout or day-long stint at the computer, and you’re right back to (a very rigid) square…
Moles—also called beauty marks à la old Hollywood actresses (or maybe even your grandma)—are completely natural. Even now, people will draw beauty marks onto their face as part of their makeup routine, to add some uniqueness and charm to their look. Natural moles, however, are skin growths that appear as early as childhood, and can last throughout your adult years. They’re usually small, dark-colored spots that show up anywhere on your skin, and are often harmless. But what does it mean if your mole grows hair? A hairy mole might feel concerning, but is it dangerous? Here, board-certified dermatologist Paul Curtiss,…
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 You know that esteemed list of cure-alls—Aquaphor and WD-40 and Windex and dark chocolate, just to name a few—that you can’t live without? The people (er, hairstylists) have spoken, and they’re adding one very special, good-for-everything item to the collection. It’s argan oil: a plant concentrate that’s…
Congratulations! You’ve made it through an erratic eclipse season, and you’re in the home stretch of Mercury retrograde. But April’s astrology still has a few shocks and surprises to reveal and will wrap up on a dramatic note thanks to an intense full moon in Scorpio (also called the Pink Moon) on April 23, 2024, at 7:49 p.m. EDT. In keeping with the energy of the intuitive water sign, this lunation will push us all to dive into our emotional depths. Traditionally ruled by Mars—the planet of motivation, desire, and frustration—Scorpio is an instinctual sign that relies on its emotions…