Author: Richard C. Trotter
Throughout the month, it’s totally normal for your vaginal discharge texture and color to slightly change. It’s typically some kind of clear or white, and can even have tints of pink or red during your period. But what about brown discharge when you’re not on your period? Should that send off some alarm bells? Vaginal discharge is a mix of fluid and cells your vagina sheds throughout the day to protect its tissues from irritation or infection. If discharge is brown it usually means there’s some old blood mixed in that wasn’t expelled from your last period. “The main difference…
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 What did it take for Allie Wilson to make her first Olympic team? If you ask her, it wasn’t a physical breakthrough on the track—it was the work she’s been doing “upstairs.” You see, for…
Every morning, the first place you likely go is your bathroom. After shuffling over, you flip on the bathroom light switch and take a quick gander at yourself in the mirror. Normally, your tired eyes look a little puffy or droopy, as you’re still shaking off sleep. But if you’ve noticed recently that your eyes look more irritated (or even thought: why are my eyes so red when I wake up?) you could be dealing with something more than plain old sleepiness. Don’t worry: Most of the time, bloodshot eyes in the morning means something irritated or dried out your…
Who says you need a heavy bag and gloves to get a heart-pounding boxing workout? Grab a spot in your living room (or outdoors if the weather’s nice!) for a quick 20-minute beginner shadow boxing workout that packs a serious punch for your fitness goals. “This shadowbox-only workout focuses on basic punches, short combos, speed, power, and defense,” says Bobbie Jo Davis, CPT, trainer for Rumble Boxing. If you’re a boxing beginner, this is a great way to learn. And if you’re a veteran boxer, use this workout as a way to focus on—and perfect—each movement. Experts In This Article…
The iconic neon color of tennis balls embodies the image of the sport: it’s flashy, bouncy, and can soar across the court. But it turns out that there are other colors meant for different levels of play—and if you’re wanting to get in on one of the best sports for longevity, picking up different tennis ball colors may be the best hack to get you started. What color are tennis balls, anyway? They come in a lot of hues (more on that below), but that bright orb bouncing from one side of the net to the other during pro games…
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As someone who gets hyper-fixated on activities, I’ve cycled through my fair share of fitness fads. I ran cross-country, track, and road races, and I even completed (and wrote a book about) several marathons. I’ve tried dance-inspired cardio, swimming, HIIT workouts, and I did CrossFit for a year and lived to tell the tale. So when I picked up my old tennis racket five years ago, nobody, including me, thought it would become a huge and lasting part of my daily routine. But tennis is different. When I talk to other players, they all agree: Tennis isn’t just a sport;…
Tennis isn’t just a sport we love to watch on TV—it’s a wildly effective workout that requires endurance, agility, and speed. It’s been linked with benefits like lower obesity rates, reduced incidence of heart disease, and overall improved health, per a 2020 study in the International Journal of Exercise Science. “Tennis is a fantastic full-body workout and is great for cardiovascular fitness and longevity,” says Life Time tennis leader and coach Gordon Reid. However, becoming a great tennis player doesn’t just happen when you’re serving balls. If you want to truly crush your next tennis match, it’s important to do…
Every year, the U.S. Open Tennis Championships sparks a frenzy that goes beyond its sport. We tune into matches, watch the stands closely, and get inspired to sign up for tennis lessons—even if we’ve never swung a racket before. And it’s not just us. The U.S. Open’s popularity was never more apparent than last year, when Coco Gauff’s win—the first by a teenager to in more than two decades—attracted nearly 3.4 million viewers, making it the the most-viewed women’s final of any tennis major broadcasted on ESPN. That match pushed viewership on the network up 92 percent from the previous…
Most coffee lovers can admit they’re always on the lookout for their next best cup. A new brew that’ll knock their socks off, maybe with a higher caffeine buzz or a delicious full-bodied flavor. Well, if you’ve been craving a fresh take on your morning joe, you’re in luck. We’ve found a coffee trend that ticks both boxes—caffeine and flavor—and is bound to be your next obsession. We’re talking about white coffee, folks. What is it, you ask? Let’s clarify: White coffee can refer to many different types of brew depending on cultural context. In this case, it refers to…