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 Even on days when the closest you get to “nature” is watching pigeons fight over your lunch scraps, slipping on a pair of Merrell sneakers or hiking boots can add a sense of adventure to your life. The outdoor brand’s comfortable, durable kicks make you feel ready…
For 25-year-old Sara Anfuso, walking goes beyond fitting in a quick workout. Throughout high school and college, she woke up at 5 or 6 a.m. to clock miles with her dad. “I have a really close relationship with my dad, and he’s always been a big walker,” says Anfuso, a content creator based in Seattle. “Every morning, we’d go walking for about three miles. It wasn’t too long, but it was a way to get some exercise in the morning.” Fast forward to today, and Anfuso’s walks are longer and her social media videos about “long-distance walking” have garnered thousands…
The astrology of March ushers in the start of Aries season, which aligns with the spring equinox and the astrological new year. This year, the month also brings us into the throws of eclipse season, adding some drama to the mix. But fortunately, there’s calm before the storm thanks to the new moon in Pisces on March 10, 2024, at 4:59 a.m. EDT. As the final zodiac sign, Pisces has profound lessons to share. Ruled by expansive Jupiter, the sign is able to see the big-picture view, and how our individual wants and needs, joys and sorrows, are all interconnected.…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has never been shy about how important self-care is to him. Despite the celebrity’s hectic schedule, Johnson has been vocal about how he makes his physical fitness, mental health, and grooming a priority. Perhaps then, it’s only natural that the 51-year-old megastar of wrestling and acting is now branching out into skincare with his new personal care and grooming brand called Papatui. The entire collection of skincare, body care, and hair care products will be available to purchase in person and on Target.com beginning Sunday, March 10, and will include products like moisturizing body wash, bar soaps,…
If you’ve had a urinary tract infection (UTI) before, you’ve probably turned to home remedies—alongside antibiotics—to help prevent UTIs from ever returning. One of those remedies was likely cranberry juice. Turns out, the tart, red drink helps reduce bad bacteria in your urinary tract. But there are a number of other health benefits of cranberries, too. Namely: They have phytochemicals, which are antioxidants (specifically, anthocyanins and pelargonidin) shown to have an anti-cancer effect, and they may also reduce your risk of things like heart disease, per a November 2020 review in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.…
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 We all know the basics of a healthy skincare routine: cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF. Now, further products can be incorporated for a more extensive routine with additional benefits and that treat specific issues. (Ie: eye cream for dark circles or a hydrating serum for replenishing moisture.) Beyond…
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 hair straightener can be great for people who want to style their hair straight, but using the wrong one can leave your hair fried to a crisp. If you want to avoid damaging your hair—or at least keep damage to a minimum, selecting one of the…
As a retinol devotee, I’ve learned a few key things about the all-star acne-fighting, glow-inducing skin-care ingredient: The most important of which is that vitamin A derivatives should go on once the sun goes down. Still, it doesn’t erase the question for the part of our brain that breaks the rules: can I use retinol during the day? Experts typically warn against it, but using retinol can’t be that bad, right? The short answer is that it’s complicated. So, to help put the temptation to rest, we spoke to dermatologists Joshua Zeichner, MD, Rachel Nazarian, MD, Marisa Garshick, MD, and Daniel Butler, MD, for their…
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 Oversize claw clips. Lug-sole loafers. Coffee with (gasp) dairy milk. Whether you’re scrolling through TikTok or people-watching on the street, it’s no secret that a turn-back-time aesthetic—that’s giving total nostalgia—is very in right now. That’s true for skin care and makeup too, and one tried-and-true, beloved brand…
When you’re dealing with a cold or a sore throat (’tis the season!), you probably have a few tried-and-true remedies up your sleeve for just such an occasion. Tea with honey, chicken soup, sinus rinses, mainlining zinc tablets… there are a lot of options out there to help make having a cold slightly less awful. But would you have ever guessed that eating pickles (or drinking pickle juice) could help a sore throat, too? Believe it, friend. Turns out, the sour-salty-crunchy snack usually reserved for burgers and sandwiches can be a helpful way to soothe a sore throat. Ahead, Linda Yancey,…