Author: Richard C. Trotter
If you thought things couldn’t get more dramatic with your astrology this month, your weekly horoscope for August 18 to 24, 2024 proves you wrong! You’re learning surprising news or having odd conversations when Mercury retrograde in Leo clashes into Uranus in Taurus on August 18. This brings you back to July 21, when Mercury last met with Uranus. Whatever caught you off guard around that time returns again—this time with more surprises! Also on August 18, the sun in Leo meets up with Mercury retrograde in Leo. This marks the halfway point of your Mercury retrograde journey, and typically…
If you’re looking for a non-invasive, semi-permanent option for making your lips look fuller, let us introduce you to lip flips. This procedure does exactly as its name suggests. It works to slow down movement around the borders of your lips, essentially “flipping” them out to give your pout a more defined look (not to be confused with other lip fillers injected directly in the top or bottom lip). You may have seen people sharing their experience with the treatment on TikTok recently, but lip flips aren’t new. Dermatologists and cosmetic injectors have been doing lip flips for years; however,…
The fitness industry and its influencers have long preached toxic ideas of what a cardio workout needs to look like in order to “count”: that you have to burn a certain number of calories, feel breathless and uncomfortable, and end your session dripping in sweat, to name a few. But that’s not reality, says Olivia Bethmann, CPT, a trauma-informed certified personal trainer and creator of &Strength. “Sometimes people have an all-or-nothing mentality with movement, but that’s totally not the case,” Bethmann says. “I want people to remember that it doesn’t have to be like this intense 30-, 45-minute session. And…
Maybe you picked up yoga during the pandemic and then the habit petered out once the restrictions were lifted—or you’ve never given it a try but feel like you may be ready. Almost. Wherever you’re at with your experience level, there’s a yoga practice out there for you. And if you’re just waiting for one more nudge to pick up that mat, no problem: Here are eight of them. Check out what research and experts say are the benefits of yoga, to get you in the flow. 1. It improves your functional fitness This buzzy phrase has some heft behind…
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 Olympic gold medalist Grant Holloway is the best 110-meter hurdler in the world. Period. He proved it in a stunning performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics—an upgrade to gold after his silver medal win in…
No matter which side of the political divide you fall on, election years can be stressful. According to a February 2024 Pew Research Center survey, 65 percent of Americans say they always or often feel exhausted when they think about politics, and 55 percent feel angry. “Election years are challenging because we want to be able to plan for the future and feel on solid ground,” says Brett Ford, PhD, associate professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. “We can never know for sure who will be the next president so there will always be a degree of uncertainty,…
As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life. Applying the adage to foodie experimentation is a fantastic way to expand your palate and delight your taste buds… especially where dessert is involved. The next time you’re in the mood to make an ice cream sundae—whether for yourself, a friend, your significant other, or the whole family—we suggest whipping up a tamari caramel sauce to drizzle on top for sweet-meets-salty, oh-so-rich umami flavor (with perks for your gut and greater health, to boot). Ahead, we’re sharing a simple five-ingredient tamari caramel sauce recipe, courtesy of San-J. But first: a…
When it comes to sneakers, I’m notorious for repurchasing the same pair over and over again. There was one time I didn’t do this and it seriously backfired: For months, my mom was raving about the comfort, support, and durability of her new shoes and convinced me to give them a go. But when I wore them, I felt the complete opposite of what she was experiencing. Even after breaking them in, my feet were constantly sore, my hips were in pain when walking, and I felt like I was dragging my feet to get anywhere. It’s no surprise that there…
If you’ve been wondering whether it’s hot lately or just you, the meteorological reports don’t lie: This summer has been a scorcher for most of the U.S., putting millions of people in danger of things like heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Extreme heat affects almost every aspect of our lives—including how we work, exercise, and yes, how we sleep. In fact, figuring out how to sleep when it’s hot outside is somewhat of an art form, and one that may seem lost amid the climbing temps. An ideal sleeping temperature typically sits between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit, per 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 As a home chef, I love finding kitchen gadgets that make weeknight cooking less like a chore. Like my mini sautee pan—it solves the whole cooking-for-one dilemma on nights when I’d rather just order takeout. Or my electric kettle, which lets me enjoy a fresh cup of…