Author: Richard C. Trotter

As we’ve officially reached the shortest days and coolest temps of the year, some of us might feel the seasonal slog. To get ahead of potential winter blues—or feeling out of sorts at any time of the year, really—there’s one mineral you’ll absolutely want to prioritize in your diet sooner than later in light of it’s connection to your mood: magnesium. In addition to its ability to potentially lift your spirits, magnesium also promotes restful sleep, bowel regularity, and brain health. Yet despite its wide-ranging perks, approximately 75 percent of Americans aren’t getting enough of this mineral on a daily…

ICYMI or need a quick refresher, intuitive eating is an evidence-based framework and non-diet approach to food. In short, it’s “a way of eating without judgment, just curiosity,” dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman previously told Well+Good. While intuitive eating has 10 principles, one of the main understandings, generally, is listening to your body—aka, recognizing hunger cues, as well as fullness cues, eating when you’re hungry, making peace with food, and rejecting diet culture, that sort of thing. But for various reasons (which we’ll dive into below), many folks report not being able to tell when they’re hungry and full. When your…

You know the drill: You get a holiday party invite with all of your friends, and excitedly RSVP yes. As the days creep closer, you’re exhausted—work is hectic, the house is a mess, and you’ve overextended yourself in terms of obligations. You want to cancel, but whether you send the text bowing out likely depends on where you stand in the JOMO (joy of missing out) vs. FOMO (fear of missing out) debate. The problem with all of this, say experts, is that you’re basing your happiness and contentment on others. “Putting your own well-being and mental health first when…

Nothing quite screams holiday season like my grandma’s homemade sugar cookie recipe. Crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and made even better when paired with a big ol’ milk mustache. Swoon. If nothing else gets you more in the jazzy holiday spirit than a buffet of cookies, you’ve come to the right place. Ahead we’re sharing six high-protein cookie recipes that are sure to fill your bellies with joy and nourishment with every bite. Get the cookie monsters in your lives ready, because we’re about to fill ‘em up with tons of sweet, spice, and everything nice. 6…

There are two kinds of air travelers: people who shrug at turbulence and continue their snacking unfazed, and people who picture the opening scenes of Lost at the slightest bump. I am very much the latter: turbulence anxiety is the bane of my travel existence. In fairness to all of us anxious flyers, our brains really go through it when turbulence strikes. “What is occurring in the brain is a normal and protective release of chemicals triggered by a frightening event,” explains Alyson Smith, MD, managing director of emotional health and well-being programs at Delta Air Lines. “These chemicals are…

‘Tis the season for cozy sweaters, holiday gatherings, and peppermint-flavored everything, but with the onset of winter often comes inflamed, dry skin as well. Between the falling temperatures and the increase in illness this time of year, your skin can suffer more than usual, but you aren’t fated to flakey, red complexions if you know how to take care of your skin. Thankfully, world-renowned dermatologist, author, and skin-care entrepreneur, Harold Lancer, MD, has everything we need to know about the best anti-inflammatory foods for dry skin, no matter the season. Why inflammation happens in the first place A lot is…

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 seems like every day we’re hearing about a new skin-care ingredient that just has to be added into our routines. From the craze of hyaluronic acid a few years back to classic vitamin C, each active plays its role and purpose in keeping skin healthy. While…

I moved to New York City from Austin, Texas, about 10 years ago, terrified of what my life would be like here, but more terrified of how I’d feel if I never gave a magazine writing career a real go. I tried to chicken out of living here and move back home multiple times; there was an eight-month stint in Dallas at a local magazine and plenty of job applications sent to brands closer to my home. But 10 years on, nowhere has ever felt more like home than NYC. That is, until I became a mom to twins this…

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 The only thing more depressing than waking up when it’s still dark outside is… watching the sunset from your desk and then trudging home when it’s, yet again, dark outside. This time of year, most of us are lucky to score even a few sun-soaked minutes outside—and…

Every family has its unique holiday food traditions—you know, like the cookies your sister-in-law only makes once a year or the mac and cheese that feels like a hug. No matter what you’re looking forward to eating, one thing’s for sure: Holiday celebrations often revolve around foods you don’t have on constant rotation, which can make it hard for you to prioritize the nourishing ingredients your body needs, too. But, the importance of fitting in nutritious foods shouldn’t be underestimated during a hectic schedule of pot-luck dinners and cocktail parties, says Michelle Cardel, PhD, RD, head of clinical research and…