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 As someone who can’t function amidst chaos, speed cleaning is my specialty. I take out dirty dishes before they ever hit the bottom of the sink, corral my kids’ Magnatiles, hand-hoover up Legos, basketball-shoot soggy socks into the hamper, and hyper-vacuum up crumbs about… a million times…

“I want you to believe that you’ve been doing this your whole life. You’re an athlete. You can do this,” said Kainoa McGee, my surf coach and waterman in Oahu, while holding down my board so I wouldn’t get carried away by waves. I was 30 minutes into my first-ever surf lesson off of Waikiki beach, and the taste of salt water had started to become overwhelming—my attempts to get up on the board for the past half-hour had me crashing back into the ocean with each try. We’d only just met, but somehow McGee could tell I was the…

A much-needed reminder: Aging skin is not something to be ashamed of or feel like you “need” to change. Sagging, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture are normal, natural, and—honestly—a privilege. They’re indications that you’re living life to the fullest, and all those changes to your skin tell a story. But if that’s not a story you want to share with the world, we get it. Everyone wants to feel confident in their skin, and if excess skin is standing in the way of that, you have options. But let’s get real about the options you see on social media: Skin-firming…

A study published today in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism1 has linked drinking about two to three cups of coffee each day to a lower risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. “Coffee and caffeine consumption may play an important protective role in almost all phases of cardio-metabolic multi-morbidity development,” the study’s lead author, Chaofu Ke, told CNN. That’s when a person has at least two cardio-metabolic diseases (think: heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure) at the same time. Here’s what else the study says about caffeine’s role, including the possible effects of caffeine on…

With each passing week, there seems to be a new onslaught of TikTok videos showcasing a recently released “magic” blush, a “life-changing” water bottle, or a pair of leggings you “can’t live without.” The influencers, with their gleeful screams and jaw drops, are quite convincing—you need that product. You might press “add to cart,” but by the time it shows up at your doorstep, the internet has already moved onto the next latest and greatest Amazon find. It’s a never-ending cycle of dropping cash on items you don’t actually benefit from. This non-stop purchasing is a common problem among folks…

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 When it comes to nonstick cookware, I’m a Caraway evangelist. As a product tester who’s had the privilege of testing hundreds of kitchen gadgets and cooking sets, Caraway has continued to be my No. 1 favorite brand for nonstick cookware. The brand won my heart a few…

You’ve read up on Blue Zones—you know, regions of the world with above-average life expectancies—and you’ve drafted a genius plan that has you permanently relocating to Greece. Swoon. The only issue: It’s not exactly realistic. While days spent snacking on Greek mezze plates as you gaze over the sun-kissed Mediterranean sound, um, dreamy, you don’t have to totally overhaul your life for the sake of long-term well-being. In fact, you can eat nutritiously no matter where you are, and incorporating a few key dietary ingredients into your daily routine could help support your healthy-aging journey at the cellular level, says…

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be taking over, when I heard that iFit, a leader in health and fitness equipment (bikes, treads, rowers, and ellipticals) and content (fitness app), was creating an AI coach I thought, “Oh no, my days as a fitness instructor are numbered!” But can a virtual coach really replace the real live thing? When COVID hit, just like everything else, fitness changed. What we were once doing in rooms full of people suddenly became a “me, myself, and I” experience. While some are still working out at home, many of us have…

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 I’m currently living my long-held dream of residing in the mountains while writing about sex full-time; basically, I’m like Carrie Bradshaw if she was queer dog parent who exclusively shops at REI. When I signed the lease on my 600-square-foot home, however, I must have momentarily forgotten…

A study published yesterday in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe has linked eating ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, building on previous research2 that has drawn a connection between the metabolic disease and ready-to-eat foods like frozen meals, potato chips, and soda. Here, a registered dietitian explains the risks of ultra-processed foods and why you don’t have to cut them out completely. First, a closer look at the study As far as studies go, this one was pretty comprehensive. It included more than 300,000 people and followed them for more than 10 years. During…