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 Searching for a foundation when you’re prone to acne always feels like a bit of a gamble, admittedly. Even for the most meticulous of researchers—those who live in the product review section or sleuth the depths of TikTok for new discoveries—the feat is hardly for the faint…
There’s a reason your mom taught you to brush coconut oil into your hair or make sugar scrubs in your kitchen sink. Sometimes, DIY, natural remedies work. So, if they can make your hair shiner or your skin smoother, can you also remove acne scars naturally? Scarring is notoriously difficult to clear up without tougher skincare actives or laser resurfacing, but not all scars are equal. With so many different types of acne come different types of scars—from dark red spots and hyperpigmentation to the kind that leaves texture and divots in the skin. Unfortunately, your options are limited if…
When you think of pelvic floor issues, people who’re pregnant or just had a baby might come to mind. After all, the group of muscles that sits at the base of your torso works extra hard to hold up a growing uterus and may need extra care after birth—sometimes in the form of pelvic floor therapy. But did you know pelvic floor therapy can help during menopause, too? Here’s how the pelvic floor changes during menopause, how pelvic floor therapy can help ease common symptoms like painful sex and urinary incontinence, and how to find a pelvic floor therapist near…
Calling all astrology lovers and space fanatics! Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse is slated to travel over North America. The rare celestial phenomenon will be hitting these states in this order: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. (While not listed above, tiny portions of northwest Tennessee and southeast Michigan will also be able to witness the total solar eclipse.) Before diving in any further, it’s important to dive into the basics of what exactly a solar eclipse is. According to astrologer Ryan Marquardt, this…
Maybe you’ve noticed yourself repeatedly tensing your jaw during crunch time at work, or perhaps your partner has woken you up to say they heard you grinding your teeth in your sleep. You may even have noticed related symptoms like jaw pain, headaches, or chipped teeth. If any of this sounds familiar, you might be clenching your jaw, a common practice that sounds harmless enough but can lead to unpleasant side effects if it’s not managed. Here’s why many of us are guilty of this habit and how to stop clenching your jaw (your teeth will thank you). Experts In…
There’s a reason why trainers swear by pull-ups: The move works every muscle in your upper body. But while they’re all-stars at increasing your strength, doing a pull-up (and, most importantly, doing one correctly) is easier said than done. “Pull-ups are absolutely harder than most people think,” says Eddie Deedon, master instructor and head coach with Body Fit Training. “For someone who has yet to accomplish their first pull-up, they’re training with a weight that’s over their maximal strength level. It would be like trying to increase your max deadlift from 100 to 200 pounds by training with 200 pounds.”…
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 Two of the most pervasive interior design aesthetics on every feed are mid-century modern and Japandi (a portmanteau that illustrates the fusion of a minimalist, organic style rooted in Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetic sensibilities). Yet even as the coastal grandmother Pinterest boards are archived in favor of…
If you’re already crushing your cardio sessions and going hard in the weight room (which we hope you are!), it’s time to add another, often-overlooked layer to your workout routine. Enter: our March 2024 Movement of the Month Club, a monthlong mobility training program focusing on improving your entire body’s movement. Looking to take your workouts to the next level and prevent injury while weaving in some oh-so-crucial self-care? Mobility is for you. Looking to feel better and move easier every day? Mobility is for you. The goal isn’t just to get more bendy, but to leave you feeling less…
Bridge pose in yoga, also known by its Sanskrit name setu bandha sarvangasana, is a staple in most asana practices, accessible to beginners yet still challenging for advanced practitioners; it’s not only great for core strengthening, but it also offers notable benefits for flexibility and back health. “Bridge pose is a one-stop shop for core strength,” says Esther Yaniv, MD, E-RYT 200, physical medicine and rehab physician and registered yoga teacher. “It engages the deep postural muscles, specifically the multifidus muscles, which are essential for spinal support.” Your multifidi are deep stabilizer muscles that run along either side of your…
Cauliflower is so not a basic B (or V), especially when you know how to cook it right. While there are a myriad of ways to prepare cauliflower— ricing, blending, sautéing, stir-frying—we’d argue that roasting cauliflower is by far the best way to turn this mild-tasting veggie into an umami-rich delight. (Because in 2024, we’re saying no to bland, tasteless veggies.) What is it about roasting cauliflower that is so dang good? Blame the Maillard reaction—a chemical reaction between amino acids (like protein) and reducing sugars when exposed to high heat that results in a browned color and that classic…