Author: Richard C. Trotter
Yesterday, a small new study out of the Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute compared the effects of the artificial sweetener erythritol versus sugar and landed on grim results—specifically, that erythritol increased the risk of blood clots and heart disease. If you’ve ever tried to cut back on your sugar intake with zero-calorie swaps, you’ve most likely had erythritol. It’s a sugar alcohol often used to sweeten up things like baked goods, ice cream, sodas, candy, and even protein bars without adding extra calories. Erythritol’s safety has been an ongoing debate among doctors and consumers. It’s previously been linked to a…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first ever life-saving nasal spray for the treatment of severe allergic reactions. The approval, announced Friday, offers an alternative to the millions of people who until now have had to rely on injections—known to most as EpiPens. The nasal spray, which will be sold under the brand name Neffy, is designed to be used in place of auto-injectable pens filled with epinephrine (aka adrenaline, a hormone that can be used in drug form to treat allergic emergencies). The new drug only requires a single spray into one nostril and is…
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 After track and field sprinter Noah Lyles finished the men’s 200-meter dash on Thursday in third place, he immediately needed medical attention. The 27-year-old couldn’t seem to catch his breath and was taken off the…
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 Everyone messes up or fails to meet a goal sometimes. But when you’re an Olympic athlete, those losses can play out on a massive scale. And yet, most of these athletes manage to bounce back,…
Saying goodbye to summer can be a real bummer. The temperature drops, pools close, and we start clinging to sunlight by our fingernails. While retail therapy isn’t always the answer (or is it?) an end-of-summer sale is sometimes just what the doctor ordered. If you’re looking for an opportunity to stockpile your favorite haircare, makeup, and skincare products—and save some cash while you’re at it—look no further than the Dermstore 25th Anniversary Sale, which features up to 25 percent off tons of beauty brands you know and love. Whether you’re looking to restock your everyday makeup or try out a…
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 We’ve all owned our fair share of jewelry pieces that lose their shine after just a few days, or worse, hours, of wear. That’s why unless it’s made of expensive precious metals, we’re typically skeptical of tarnish-free jewelry that claims it can survive sweat, water, and moisture.…
Eight years ago, runner Alexi Pappas raced the 10,000 meters at the Rio Olympics, simultaneously setting a national record for her country (Greece) and a personal record for herself. This year, she’s back at the Games, but in a very different role: a mentor to the current class of Olympians. “I think that the [International Olympic Committee] knows that I’ve become this sort of fairy godsister figure,” she says. Although she’s taking part in the mass participation Paris 2024 Marathon Pour Tous and leading a shakeout run beforehand, Pappas is mainly in Paris to chat with any athletes craving a…
If you’re experiencing lower back pain, your first instinct might be to take it easy and stay on the couch binging Netflix. And who could blame you? After all, no one wants to do anything that would make their discomfort any worse. But instead of putting your feet up, you might want to slip them into a pair of walking shoes and start strolling to help ease your aching back. The WalkBack trial, a June 2024 study published in The Lancet1 involving more than 3,000 people who had recently recovered from back pain, found that those who participated in a…
For most people who menstruate, getting your period on vacation is bound to happen at some point. You may prep by packing just the right amount of tampons and pads, but then end up getting it a few days later than expected. What gives? Well, if you’ve traveled across time zones, your internal “menstrual clock” can actually get thrown off. But how long jet lag can delay your period? That’s a whole other question. You may be thinking: How is this even a thing?! But it’s true. Any significant disruption to your usual daily rhythm can lead to changes in…
Oat! Pea! Soy! Cashew! We’re in the midst of an alt-milk explosion, as witnessed by your latest cruise down the grocery aisle or visit to your local coffee shop. But if you think that figuring out what to stir into your latte is the confusing part, there’s another Q that’s been racking parents’ brains: What do I serve to my kids? For years, pediatricians have overwhelmingly recommended dairy milk for kids’ growing brains and bodies—and turns out, that answer hasn’t changed. With 13 essential nutrients that help support healthy brains and bones, cow’s milk packs major nutrition that can’t be…