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 Fun fact: Hoka—the brand behind what is arguably the internet’s favorite walking shoe—was born on the trails of the French Alps. So it’s no surprise that Hoka makes some of the best trail running shoes around and has a stellar reputation among elite ultramarathon runners. With their lightweight…
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 Forget pumpkin spice, it’s chai tea season. The warm, cozy beverage is a fall staple, and a healthy one at that—from boosting immunity to fighting off indigestion, there’s a boatload of benefits in every cup of chai (and it tastes great, too). Best of all, it’s incredibly…
If your leg days are all about squats (and other quad-dominant exercises), listen up: You might be setting yourself up for an injury. Many of us pay too much attention to the muscles on the front of our legs while ignoring the backs of our thighs (aka our hamstrings). Problem is, this can lead to crappy stuff like muscle imbalances, compensations, and, eventually injury (especially because weak hamstrings can make you more prone to knee and hip problems). The solve? More lying hamstring curls. It’s in your best interest to keep your leg muscles in proportion. To do that, you…
The phrase “getting in touch with your inner child” may seem like fun and games (literally). You might assume that it’s all finger painting and playing adult games of tag, but it’s not quite that simple. Really, inner child work goes hand-in-hand with a process called reparenting, which is all about healing emotional wounds from childhood and getting the chance to parent yourself now in the way you needed as a kid. The fact is, your childhood greatly shapes who you become as an adult, and has a significant impact on your mental health. Research1 shows strong evidence of an…
If you’ve been dealing with a runny, itchy nose and congestion for a few weeks now, it’s easy to wonder whether it’s the pollen or ragweed blooming outside that’s making you feel sick or an actual illness. It can be hard to tell the difference between a cold and allergies, especially when so many symptoms overlap and the cooler months often mean more germs are floating around. But…can allergies ever turn into a cold? The answer is kind of complicated. Allergies and colds are totally different beasts with different causes, but they can exist within your body at the same…
The nails at this year’s New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 shows were giving in all the best ways. This season’s runways presented great manicure inspiration: from a cosmic jet-black manicure at Rachel Antonoff x Susan Alexandra, to hand-painted star nails spotted at Christian Cowan, floral French tips at Alice + Olivia, and clear gloss nails at Phillip Lim. Here, we’ve rounded up the very best manicures from the runway we’ll be saving to take to our next salon visit, plus tips on how to recreate the looks easily at home on your own (spoiler alert: press-ons and stickers were aplenty!).…
Outside, the temperatures are dropping. Your scarves and sweaters will soon be taking center stage. Your coffee shop order’s officially transitioned from a chilled matcha latte to a hot cappuccino (unless you’re one of those people who drinks iced coffee year-round). Get those fingertips ready: It’s finally fall 2024, and fresh trends are on the horizon. This autumn and winter, pros predict rich espresso browns, a new type of “neutral,” eye-catching jewel tones, muted olives (wave goodbye to brat green), and matte textures that add a cool twist to nails, regardless of the color or design. No matter which trend…
As the climate gets hotter, we’re all starting to grapple with the effects of outdoor air pollution due to smoke, ozone, smog, and other common pollutants. But the air inside your home can be a health hazard too. Indeed, indoor air quality can be anywhere from two to five but up to 100 times worse than outdoor air quality. While dust, smoke, mold, radon, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from building materials and other household items can negatively affect indoor air quality, chemicals released from gas stoves are right there in the mix. The cocktail of compounds gas stoves emit…
Only a third of Americans consistently take measures to protect themselves from ticks, according to OFF!® brand survey data—and ticks live in habitats from grassy backyards to, of course, the woods. To counteract ticks, EPA-registered repellents containing the CDC-recommended* active ingredient DEET is the way to go to help deter not just ticks, but also mosquitoes, biting flies, gnats, and chiggers. *Please note that the EPA and CDC do not recommend or endorse any commercial product, brand, or manufacturer. OFF!® Deep Woods® repellents are formulated with DEET to provide you with long-lasting protection from insects while hiking or camping, with…
When you first hear “circuit training,” it may sound somewhat complicated. However, it’s actually a very straightforward way to improve your endurance and strength. Circuit training workouts incorporate a variety of exercises that can be tailored to practically any fitness level. What’s more, they may help you combine two workouts into one for a more efficient session (all while keeping your boredom at bay). Here’s everything you need to know about circuit training, plus a sample workout to try. Experts In This Article Jake Dickson, CPT, a certified personal trainer at Barbend Josh York, CPT, a certified personal trainer and…