Author: Richard C. Trotter
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 Concealers are one of the hardest workers in your makeup bag, especially for sleepy under eye areas. They’re there to save you when your bags come out in full force, can come to the rescue when a pesky pimple makes a surprise appearance, and can help brighten…
Picture this: After drifting off to sleep, you suddenly find yourself in your old high school homeroom. Everything looks as it should, except for some reason, the entire classroom of students is staring at you. You wonder why, until you look down. To your absolute horror, you realize you’ve shown up to school naked. This isn’t just a cursed dream scenario; for those who experience scopophobia—that is, a paralyzing fear of being seen and scrutinized by others—this type of situation haunts their waking life, too. If you have scopophobia, you might avoid eye contact with other people, or struggle to…
If you’re trying to have a baby (or are just interested in learning how your body works), you may have started to track when you ovulate. Just like how you can track your period and when it’s due to arrive, you can also keep tabs on your ovulation. Ovulation happens when your ovary releases a mature egg and sends it down your fallopian tube, where it can be fertilized by sperm. This typically happens in the middle of your menstrual cycle—for example, on day 14 of a 28-day cycle. But everyone is different, so pinpointing this precise window (your egg…
Being part of a Hispanic family, Marisol* said that depression was not something that was discussed at home—depression wasn’t well-understood or acceptable to talk about in her parents’ or grandparents’ generations. So when she started experiencing depression symptoms, she did what generations before her had done: stayed quiet, even though she privately recognized that there was something going on within her. She learned to live with her symptoms. Until, in her 40s, an unexpected end to a relationship and the weight of being a working, single mother exacerbated her depression symptoms. “My depression started to take more of a toll…
If you were to ask me, coffee nears the top of the list of best gifts that nature has to offer. From the warm aroma and zippy flavor to the energetic buzz you get sip after life-giving sip, all variations of coffee are a perfect 10 in my book. That said, if you were to ask an actual medical professional if coffee is the superior way to caffeinate, they might have some other ideas that could burst my bubble… or, conversely, perhaps even join me in my ride-or-die coffee fandom. To see if coffee reigns supreme as the healthiest way…
When you hit the gym with the goal of getting sculpted legs or toned abs, you may not typically consider your grip strength. This often forgotten area is actually a key area of focus for those who study longevity: Having good grip strength has been found to be an indicator of healthy lifespan. Plus, in a more direct way, it can make your day-to-day life easier. “If you think about all the things that your hands do in a day, it’s easy to see how a strong grip is beneficial,” says Tami Smith, CPT, certified personal trainer and owner of…
If you have curly hair, you know that having the right products and tools in your routine is critical to having hair that 1) looks good and 2) doesn’t stress you out. A good hair dryer is arguably one of the most important tools to have if your hair is curly. It helps dry, define, and even stretch your hair for some styles (like silk presses or box braids). The reality, however, is that not all hair dryers are created equal or with curls in mind. When shopping for hot tools suitable for curly hair, you want to consider a bunch of things like attachments…
As the days get cooler, there’s nothing like a soul-warming bowl of veggie soup to warm you from the inside out. Did you know that frozen veggies are just as nutritious as they are fresh? They’re usually harvested in peak season and then snap frozen to ensure they retain their optimal nutrient content. I love that this recipe is so easy and flexible – it’s the perfect way to use up those extra veggies in my freezer! This one-pan vegetarian soup features my favourite cruciferous greens simmered in a rich veggie stock for a nourishing hug in a bowl.…
Breakfast is a wonderful opportunity to fuel your body and mind, setting you up for a grounded and productive day ahead. As part of my morning ritual, I usually eat my breakfast once I get to the office alongside a little energy boost from my piccolo (one coffee a day before 10am… the JS Coffee rule!). The secret to a truly satisfying breakfast lies in a powerful trio: protein, healthy fats and fibre. These key ingredients work together to help keep you feeling much fuller for longer, with a steady release of energy to power your day. It’s also so…
I’ve had beef with sunscreen sticks since my mom relentlessly applied heavy, tacky zinc formulas to my face as a toddler. (This still haunts me.) But I understand this may be a controversial opinion. After all, countless beauty brands—ranging from drugstore to luxury—carry stick sunscreen. However, I’ve posed a question to some of my go-to dermatologist sources, secretly hoping to sway you all to the liquid sunscreen camp. (We’re happier here!) The query: Are stick sunscreens truly as effective as traditional liquid formulations, or is their efficacy straight-up overhyped? What is a sunscreen stick? A sunscreen stick is exactly what…