Author: Richard C. Trotter
“A Costco-sized bottle of TUMS” was a gift I once requested for my 31st birthday. I wasn’t kidding; I’d been consuming the chalky tablets three to four times a day for over a year, and I needed to restock my supply. I never feared getting older like my friends did, mostly because the deteriorating health issues they complained about in their 20s hadn’t hit me yet. All I had to manage was depression and anxiety, which I’d been diagnosed with at 14, and I’d take that over a bad back or knee pain any day. I felt completely fine on…
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 Entering the world of motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with joy, love, and—let’s be real—a few challenges along the way. Among these challenges is finding comfortable and supportive clothing, especially in the postpartum phase. At a time when your body might not feel like it belongs…
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been butterflies-in-your-stomach happy (let’s say, when your phone lights up with a text from the person you’re newly dating), but then, the butterflies seem to sink into a deep, dark pit. You start feeling stressed instead of happy—in this case, maybe once you start thinking about the possibility of that person eventually ghosting you. Your original spark of happiness seems untouchable, risky even—that’s what people with cherophobia (aka fear of happiness) feel whenever they encounter happy feelings. You may know what it feels like to get jittery or anxious and worry about negative outcomes…
Dietitians will be the first to speak to the importance of eating a nourishing breakfast. In fact, many of them go as far as to say that it’s the most important meal of the day. That said, Samantha Cassetty, RD, a registered dietitian, nutrition and wellness expert, and co-author of Sugar Shock, argues that a well-balanced breakfast isn’t complete without a few heart-healthy ingredients. Ahead the nutrition expert shares the secret recipe for a heart-healthy breakfast and a peek into her morning routine for optimal cardiovascular health. So, who’s hungry? What’s the secret recipe for a heart-healthy breakfast? Cassetty says…
Have you ever gone for a run or taken a group fitness class and found yourself wiping your nose the entire time? Annoying, yes. But it’s also pretty normal for your nose to run during exercise. “The nasal passages have a normal physiologic response to different levels of activity,” says Michael Yong, MD, board-certified otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained neurorhinologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, California. Aerobic activities such as cycling, running, and hiking tend to create more of a response, but any exercise can have an effect, Dr. Yong continues. When your heart rate increases, the lining of your…
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 Hoka sneakers for women are everywhere. Between morning commutes, gym sessions, #RunTok, and hot girl walks, we bet you’ve spotted a pair or two—and for good reasons. The once-known as a solely running shoe brand has successfully leaned into a comfort-for-all identity, allowing its sneakers to be…
Sinking into a restorative yoga sequence is like slipping into a warm bath at the end of a long day—pure bliss and total relaxation. This is where the magic happens, allowing both your body and brain to let go after bearing the brunt of your daily stresses (or even just a hard workout). You can practice restorative yoga poses whenever you feel like your body needs a gentle stretch, says Paige Willis, RYT-200, certified yoga instructor and founder of Undone, a pop-up yoga experience. “I typically practice restorative yoga after a hard workout or at nighttime. That’s when it feels…
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 For taking your caffeine on the go, a travel coffee mug is a better alternative to paper or Styrofoam cups—not only will it reduce your environmental impact, it can also prevent your coffee from losing its heat (or chill) while safeguarding against leaks and spills while you’re…
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 There’s a reason you leave a hotel wanting to drag the mattress out with you: while they might look plush on the surface, they always tend to be on the firmer side. Sure, a firm bed may not initially sound like a recipe for an amazing night’s…
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 For centuries, green tea has been revered for both its delicate flavor and its profound impact on health and wellness. Originating in China thousands of years ago, green tea has since spread its influence across the globe, becoming a beloved staple in countless cultures. Today, its popularity…