Author: Richard C. Trotter
One of my favourite benefits of nourishing my body with delicious, nutrient-dense wholefoods is the impact that food has on my mood (and I’m not talking about the joy that sweet treats can bring!). Studies show that following a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, can lower the risk of depression compared to a standard Western diet.(1) The JSHealth philosophy has always focused on incorporating diverse, plant-rich foods, quality proteins and nourishing fats in meals that are quick and simple to prepare. The following recipe is exactly that. This is a dinner that combines two of my (all time)…
☀️ From their go-to breakfasts to their meditative moments, Morning Person explores the get-ready routines of your favorite people. ☀️ SEE MORE On slow mornings, actress, writer, and producer Natasha Rothwell loves to curl up on the porch with her dog, a matcha, and a crossword puzzle while listening to jazz. One of her favorite artists, Etta James, sings about a “Sunday Kind of Love”—and that’s exactly the kind of steady and long-term relationship Rothwell forges with herself through quiet, peaceful a.m. rituals. “I love being able to go through and have a moment in the day that’s mine before…
Inhaling gasses and vapors in an attempt to get high has been a thing for decades. But there’s an inhalation trend called chroming that’s making the rounds on social media—and it’s been dubbed the new huffing. Chroming is the subject of a new study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference, and it also reflects disturbing government data that show a rise in American teens using inhalants. “We’ve seen hundreds of these cases over the last 15 years. It’s a really serious problem,” says Inderpal Randhawa, MD, a pediatric pulmonologist and medical director of the Children’s Pulmonary…
Once the fall and winter seasons roll around, my hair becomes completely different: I’m talking frizz, flyaways, flaky scalp, and static, to name a few. Over the years, I’ve learned that as important as it is to consider seasonally switching out your skincare (like using a lightweight gel moisturizer when it’s hotter out, for example), it’s also important to make a few swaps to keep your hair healthy and feeling its best. Of course, everyone’s hair has different needs, but according to experts, switching out your go-to shampoos and conditioners for moisture-packed alternatives and adding hair oils, leave-in treatments, and scalp serums…
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 September is over, and now that summer has officially come and passed (sorry, couldn’t resist a Green Day reference), Well+Good editors are embracing the newness of a seasonal shift. This includes swapping out our warm-weather wardrobes for snugglier clothing, prepping our kitchen for the season’s worth of…
It’s easy to assume that barre is just a ballet-like workout for those who couldn’t make it on the professional stage—after all, there’s a legitimate barre in the studio, and it seems to require the fancy footwork you might see on Dance Moms. But that idea couldn’t be further from the truth. “A lot of people think it’s ballet,” says Fallon Santiago, a certified barre instructor in New Jersey. “It has some elements of ballet, but it’s so much more than that—that’s not even scratching the surface.” So what is barre, exactly? Consider this your all-inclusive guide to the low-impact…
Fall’s here, and along with the crisp air, cozy sweaters, and pretty leaves, we’ve got COVID season on the horizon again. At this point, we’ve all pretty much learned to live with the respiratory infection (you got your annual booster, right?). But because new strains are circulating (hi, XEC variant), now’s a good time to brush up on symptoms to watch for and what to do if you think you might be sick. So, let’s real quick do a review for the 2024-2025 cold and flu (and COVID) season, shall we? Here are the top COVID symptoms to look for…
Your bathroom tiles might look nice and sparkly after your weekly spray-and-wipe session. But what about all the personal care items and decor that live in there, that you rely on every day to stay clean? TBH, they’re probably teeming with germs because you never bother to clean or replace them. (Don’t feel bad, you’re not alone.) “Typically, these items aren’t being considered in a regular bathroom cleaning routine,” says Marla Mock, president of professional housecleaning service Molly Maid. “The misconception is they have a longer shelf life than they actually do or the item just doesn’t appear dirty to…
Whether you’re looking up celebrity secrets for glowy skin or seeking relief from winter dryness, you’re likely to run into two products again and again: Vaseline and Aquaphor. And for good reason: The two skincare staples have a powerful ingredient in common—petrolatum (also known as petroleum jelly). But even though Vaseline and Aquaphor have both been practically synonymous with skin healing for decades, they’re not actually interchangeable. So, when should you use one over the other? We asked board-certified dermatologists Dr. Tia Paul, founder of Balanced Skin Dermatology and Aesthetics in Newport Beach, California, and Dr. Kavya Desai of U.S. Dermatology Partners Fairfax in Virginia to give us the lowdown ahead. What is Vaseline?…
☀️ From their go-to breakfasts to their meditative moments, Morning Person explores the get-ready routines of your favorite people. ☀️ SEE MORE Even if you’re not a devoted Peloton user, chances are you’ve heard of Ally Love. Before becoming a Peloton instructor in 2017, the Miami native was a dancer for the New York Knicks, a model for fitness brands like Adidas, and a host for the Brooklyn Nets. In 2023, she even hosted her own dance competition show on Netflix called Dance 100. If her life sounds busy, that’s because it is. But as a self-proclaimed morning person who actually…