Author: Richard C. Trotter
Between everything we’re supposed to juggle daily—work, cleaning, self-care, the list goes on—sometimes trying to squeeze in a workout can seem impossible. But all the talk of microdosing in recent years got us thinking: Can the concept be applied to fitness, too? Traditionally, the term “microdosing” relates to taking small doses of psychedelics to help “manage pain, trauma, depression, or one’s overall sense of wellbeing,” Well+Good previously reported. Now, the concept of microdosing (i.e. incorporating small doses of anything, really) can be applied to many parts of our lives—from your skin-care routines to, you guessed it, your fitness routines. “Similar…
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 are certain necessities that can make traveling a little easier: a suitcase, or if you’re packing light, a carry-on, and maybe even packing cubes if you want to maximize your luggage space. And whether you’re planning a spontaneous weekend trip or vacation, you’ll also want a…
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 My latest favorite TikTok trend? The one where people go through their empty bottles of products and tell you what they’d rebuy. I may be a little camera-shy, but I’ve got a lot of opinions on beauty products worth buying, so consider this my written version of the…
If there’s any aspect of real life that feels like playing a video game, it’s lucid dreaming. Lucid dreaming grants us creative control over our dreams, giving us VIP access to the playground of our subconscious. (The practice is also linked to higher self-confidence and overall better mental health1.) While getting to dictate what happens next in our dreams is undeniably cool AF, questions about how it can affect us linger on: Are there any repercussions to controlling your dreams? Is lucid dreaming safe, or is lucid dreaming dangerous? Considering the mystery that surrounds dreaming, it’s not a silly question…
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 nothing better than a good bath, especially as a way to de-stress after a long day. But, to curate the perfect soak session, you have to have the right bath essentials. Yes, a tray and bathtub pillow can make things feel comfortable and easy—but the best…
For Akilah Cadet, DHSc, MPH, everyday life requires resistance against a variety of oppressive structures and systems. She is a Black disabled woman, and is also the founder and CEO of Change Cadet, an organizational development consulting firm that supports underrepresented communities in the workplace. Cadet has openly and honestly shared her experience at the intersection of oppressed identities on social media and as a writer for various online publications (including this one), to ensure people who look and live like her are seen, heard, and valued. Now, Dr. Cadet is telling her story in another medium: White Supremacy Is All…
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 Gravel biking has become one of the most popular cycling activities in the past year, according to a January 2024 report from activity tracker app Strava. In this recent trend report, which includes data from uploaded activities from October 2022 through September 2023, Strava found gravel biking…
Our bodies are made up of 60 percent water (which helps us regulate our body temperature and carry oxygen and nutrients to our cells), so it stands to reason that when we don’t drink enough of it, we don’t feel great. Apart from thirst, a lack of H2O may cause lightheadedness, dry mouth, or even headaches and pains. But can dehydration cause the chest pain you’re feeling every now and then? Chest pain is not a typical symptom of mild dehydration (it’s more often due to things like indigestion or anxiety). But severe dehydration can throw off your blood pressure,…
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 are some beauty products that everyone raves about. You know the ones: the concealer that apparently all beauty influencers love, the foundation you see Instagram ads for 100 times a day, the lip oil you swear every single one of your friends suddenly owns. Sure, it can…
Despite chilly temps and snow-covered ground, winter camping is heating up across the country, as more and more campers brave the cold to stave off symptoms of seasonal depression. According to recent data from Kampground of America (KOA), 38 percent of campers are interested in winter camping this year—double the rate from last year. And the benefits of winter camping are numerous. Many winter campers cite mental stress as a main reason for getting outside; 45 percent of new campers are turning to camping to help them cope with cabin fever, while 29 percent of all campers are looking to…