Author: Richard C. Trotter
How many conversations have you had with your friends or coworkers (just us?) that begin with, “OK, TMI but…” We believe that no body function is “weird” or “gross,” and no question is too embarrassing to ask. But for those moments you’d rather hit up the internet than your bestie for answers, we’ve got you covered. See All Maybe you noticed it while chewing. Or maybe your tongue rubbed up against the side of your mouth and you felt it: a small bump on your tongue. Though your doctor can tell you for certain, what you’re feeling may be a…
There is good news for your September 2024 monthly horoscope: The planets aren’t poised to wreck our lives. The not-so-good news: We’re entering eclipse season, which often brings an entire whirlwind of world-changing energy from the personal to the political. Transformation is the operative word all month long. We’ll know we’re in a new era on September 1, when Uranus stations retrograde for the final time before it enters Gemini next year, while Pluto moves back into Capricorn, just in time for election season. This is the last time Pluto will be in this sign for the next 250 or…
I recently attended an incredible week-long wellness retreat at Rancho La Puerta in Mexico. From daily sound baths and pickleball clinics to crochet classes, the ranch had something for everyone. With over 45 different classes to choose from each day, I couldn’t do it all, but I really tried to broaden my horizons and try activities I would never otherwise do. Each morning at breakfast, my friend and I would look through our schedules and plan out our day. Marked for 1 p.m. on Monday, there was an option for Watsu water therapy—something I’d never even heard of before. I…
Mercury retrograde may be over (phew!), but you’ll still find yourself in a reflective mood in your weekly horoscope for September 1 to 7, 2024 thanks to a few other retrogrades going down this week. The week starts off with Uranus going retrograde in Taurus on September 1. When rebellious change-maker Uranus pivots directions in the sky, it encourages you to reflect on risks you want to take, situations and people that leave you feeling confined and restricted, and your own evolution. You could learn surprising news today or have a breakthrough. Expect for some last-minute surprises to pop up…
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 Unless you’re a jewelry aficionado, you probably don’t know the difference between gold-filled vs gold-plated jewelry. As you browse through Amazon or other online retailers, you might just assume that gold is gold right? Not exactly… There are actually pretty major distinctions that separate the two. “Gold-filled jewelry…
Boho knotless braids are arguably thee protective hairstyle of summer. The look marries the knotless braid (a feed-in braided extension that starts with your hair) with additional pieces of wavy (or curly) hair throughout each braid. I can think of at least five beauty editor friends who have rocked the look this season already—and that doesn’t even scratch the surface of its popularity overall. A quick search of the style on TikTok loads thousands of posts, including style inspiration and maintenance tips. Celebrities like Tyla, Gabrielle Union, and Marsai Martin have also worn boho knotless braids recently. To help learn more about…
The 2024 US Open has inspired us thus far with tennis hacks, athlete self-care tips, and tennis-core style. But it’s not stopping there: this year’s athletes have also served up manicures that have caught our attention. Although most players keep their nails short (likely for better grip), this didn’t stop them from playing around with bright colors, neutrals, and simple art, from Coco Gauff’s electric blue manicure to Elena-Gabriela Ruse’s French tips. Here, we rounded up our favorite nail looks on the court (so far)—check them out ahead. Cocoa Gauff Serving Blue Photo credit: Getty Image / Robert Prange …
When a migraine hits, you might be willing to try anything to make it stop. How about dipping your feet in hot water for headache relief? Sounds far-fetched. But some people on social media swear it’s a game-changer (one person on TikTok claimed it halted her head pain and other migraine symptoms in four minutes flat). Obviously, relying on medical advice from TikTok isn’t recommended (especially if it’s not coming from a doctor or other health care provider). Still, some home remedies for migraine actually help (more on this later). And while some people turn to traditional migraine treatments like…
As tidy as I may be *most* of the time, there are certain things I definitely don’t look forward to cleaning. Toilets and trash bins land at the top of that list, naturally. But maybe less universal so, too, do blenders. Still, I know I’m not the only one who’s ever whipped up a protein-packed green smoothie only to delay the inevitable soak and scrub, being left with a crusty, gunky, smelly mess. To get ahead of this fairly gross but fortunately avoidable issue, we asked food safety expert Trevor Craig, corporate director of technical training and consulting at Microbac…
We’re calling it: Summer 2024 is the *official* Summer of Champions. Here at Well+Good, we’re celebrating the incredible athletes, coaches, and stories behind the Paris Olympics and the U.S. Open tennis championships. Tap in as we shine a spotlight on everything from the fitness routines and self-care practices of today’s top athletes to the larger cultural conversations inspired by this summer’s spectacular events. See More Melissa Stockwell knows a thing or two about the value of being well-rounded as an athlete. A three-time Paralympian, Stockwell competed as a swimmer in the 2008 Beijing Games before discovering the triathlon. “I fell…