Author: Richard C. Trotter
Ozempic and similar prescription medications that can lead to weight loss have become household names over the last year or so thanks to studies showing their impressive results1. But these drugs are often expensive and can be hard to get ahold of, leaving many people who want to lose a significant amount of weight on the hunt for alternatives. That’s led to a rise in so-called GLP-1 supplements, including berberine. This botanical compound has been dubbed “nature’s Ozempic” on TikTok, raising a lot of questions about what berberine is and how effective it can be for weight loss. Experts In…
At some point in time during the COVID lockdown, I found myself lying on my yoga mat with five or six different props—yoga blankets, an eye pillow, yoga strap, two blocks, and of course, my cylindrical navy blue yoga bolster—wedged into every crevice between my body and the floor. This cozy arrangement of props was part of the curriculum for a teacher training I was completing on restorative yoga and the nervous system, but somewhere between opening my hips and deepening my breath, I realized I had seriously underestimated the power of a prop to make lasting positive change in…
Florence Pugh exploded on the scene in 2019 with a breakout role as Amy March in Little Women. Since then, she’s starred in huge movies like Hawkeye, Don’t Worry, Darling, and Oppenheimer. But, unfortunately, comments about her body and confidence followed. Now, the 28-year-old actor is speaking out about how those comments have impacted her. Pugh told British Vogue in a new interview on Wednesday that she’s struggled with all the commentary about her body, including the scrutiny of her nipples in 2022 after she wore a sheer Valentino dress. “It’s so hard,” she said in the interview. “[The internet’s]…
From an evolutionary perspective, cuffing season—that time-honored tradition of finding someone with whom to couple up for the cold months—actually makes a lot of sense. Having a partner (and a warm body with which to cuddle) in the winter may have started as a means for people to share resources and better cope with food scarcity and tough weather conditions. “We’re motivated to draw closer to others during periods of time that would’ve been exposing us to harsher environmental conditions,” says research psychologist Sarah E. Hill, PhD, consultant for the dating app Cougar Life. Even in a modern context, the…
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 It’s no secret that Well+Good editors—and Well+Good readers—stan Quince. Whether it’s $50 cashmere sweaters, washable silk dresses, or sneakers, Quince’s luxe yet budget-minded staples have taken up prime real estate in our closets. Top of our fall shopping lists, though, is the Quince Leather Stand-Collar Jacket ($170),…
London Fashion Week served up some really remarkable and out-of-the-box beauty looks this season (I mean, did you see these bouffant styles, and this eye makeup?). We were extra impressed with this season’s nail art, too—from graphic red tips, to pierced nail charms and even a flipped acrylic tip. Here, we’re rounding up the best nail looks from this season’s LFW SS25 shows, and exploring how to get a wearable version of each nail trend at home. 1. Graphic Tips Photo credit: Instagram/ @stephie_nails Seen at: Helen Anthony The red tips at Helen Anthony SS25 were proof that graphic nail…
Between watching fellow Americans crush the Olympics and wanting new ways to work out (my latest trial run: cardio drumming), I knew an adult gymnastics class was next on my to-do list. I’m not the only one who’s been inspired, either: TikTok is full of videos of creators doing the same. Some have said “that was so fun…it’s really good to get out of your comfort zone” or advocated for people trying gymnastics as adults. Others desired adding something new to their workout routine and chose this fun option. So, I registered for a Wednesday night class at Cirque de…
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 In conversation about anything Barefoot Dreams related, you might get interrupted by someone exclaiming “Isn’t it so soft?” with true sincerity. The general consensus (from myself and everyone I know) is that no matter what you own from the brand—be it their cozy throws, comfy socks, or…
Menopause is a natural life phase that affects half the world’s population. But while an estimated 1.3 million people in the U.S. enter menopause each year, most women still don’t know much about it. That’s the main finding from two new surveys conducted by the Kinsey Institute in partnership with sexual wellness brand Lovehoney. For the first survey, researchers polled 1,500 American adults between the ages of 18 and 88 on their general knowledge of menopause. While more than 75 percent of people knew that menopause meant the permanent end to having periods, many couldn’t correctly identify symptoms of the…
A study published yesterday in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology says thousands of chemicals in food packaging are showing up in our bodies. The research found about 3,600 food contact chemicals (FCCs) in collected samples of blood, urine, and breast milk (there are more than 14,000 known FCCs out there, for the record). Of all the chemicals identified, 80 were labeled “high concern due to their hazardous properties,” according to the study authors, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), PFAS (also known as “forever chemicals” because they never break down), and bisphenols (see: BPA). Experts In This Article…