Author: Richard C. Trotter

Your close relationships have entered the spotlight in your weekly horoscope for September 29 to October 5, 2024! Some fated developments unfold on Sunday, September 29, when both the sun in Libra and Mercury in Libra meet up with the South Node of Destiny, marking a moment of surrender and release. You could decide to part ways with an old relationship pattern or even a connection that’s run its course. Work contracts and business partnerships that are no longer in alignment with your path may also wrap up. You’re shedding the familiar and trusting that more aligned opportunities and connections…

When it comes to coffee, trends are hotter than ever (pun intended). Maybe you’re cool sticking to your tried-and-true black coffee in the morning, or your usual iced vanilla latte in the afternoon. But if you’re feeling adventurous, things like white coffee, coffee soda, or even functional mushroom coffee might peak your interest. Maybe you’re even willing to hop on a trend that’s not only delicious, but also good for the environment? Say hello to beanless coffee. Beanless coffee is just what it sounds like: a type of coffee that’s made without (or with fewer) arabica beans. It was created…

If you’re looking for a simple but super effective way to fire up your lower body, the monster walk is your new BFF. The exercise involves walking forward and backward, in a mini-squat, with a resistance band around your legs. It gets its name because, let’s be real, you end up waddling around like a creature from a horror movie—big, wide steps that feel anything but natural. OK, you might look silly doing it, but, don’t get it twisted: the monster walk is a serious exercise. Whether you’re prepping for leg day or just want to improve your overall strength…

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 A good red lipstick is as much of a staple in your makeup bag as your concealer or go-to eyebrow pencil. Why? Because red lipstick is sort of like your favorite black cocktail dress: it’s bold, timeless, and makes you feel great. Much like that staple dress,…

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 As soon as the cold weather rolls in, I start my hunt for the perfect winter slipper—something cozy enough for lounging around the house but also sturdy enough to wear outside whenever I feel like it. Last year, I got a pair of Bearpaw Martis slippers ($70) and…

Launch date: September 15 Confession: RescueMD’s DNA Repair Complex is one of my favorite skincare products, possibly…ever. I’ve used it consistently for over a year, and it has drastically improved the look of my dark spots. After having my first baby one and a half years ago, I also used the DNA Repair Complex on my stomach to treat scarring from belly tape (which I no longer have traces of thanks to this). The secret is in lapachol , the brand’s main ingredient found in the lapacho tree’s bark which helps calm redness and inflammation. Lapachol is also bottled up…

Vitamin D. It’s often dubbed the “sunshine vitamin,” and it’s responsible for things like strengthening your bones, regulating your mood, and supporting your immune system. But vitamin D isn’t just one single nutrient—it’s actually a family of similar compounds that act as hormones in your body. The two key players of the group are vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Both are important for maintaining overall health, but there are some key differences between vitamin D2 and D3 to know, especially if you’re considering getting more vitamin D via supplement. Here, we spoke with doctors and a registered dietitian…

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 Happy post-heatwave, pre-frost, finicky-forecast season to all who celebrate. I’m happy to trade the summer scorch for chillier mornings and dressing in layers (missed you, blanket scarves)—but keeping up with the weather is basically a full-time job this time of year. And for me, trying to regulate…

I’ve dedicated much of my career to studying the factors that help people live longer, healthier lives—I’m a medical doctor specializing in longevity science, an advisor for RoseBar Longevity Clinic in Spain, and a registered yoga teacher focused on how movement can be medicine. While researching my next book on longevity, I became fascinated by Sardinia, an island off the coast of mainland Italy, is home to one of the world’s Blue Zones, renowned for its high concentration of centenarians and remarkable life expectancy. I felt compelled to visit and see what longevity secrets Sardinia holds. Longevity in Sardinia thrives…

If you’re among the 1 in 6 people worldwide who’ve struggled to get pregnant, you’ve likely tried at least a couple tactics to “boost” your fertility—tracking ovulation, maybe, or tweaking your exercise routine. Then there’s the abundance of fertility “tips” on TikTok, from drinking okra water to avoiding hip thrusts to the one that keeps resurfacing: taking Mucinex to get pregnant. Yup, Mucinex, as in the cold and flu medicine. Some creators are sharing positive pregnancy tests after trying the “Mucinex method.” If you’re willing to try anything to get pregnant, they say, “you have to try [Mucinex].” While that’s…