Author: Richard C. Trotter
The good news for your August 2024 horoscopes: Leo season is in full swing. The Sun remains in one of the spiciest, sexiest, superstar signs of them all until August 22, so flaunt what you’ve got—there is no better month to revel in your own hotness. (Well+Good’s resident monthly astrologer, Stefanie Iris Weiss, has a brand new book! Sex and Your Stars: A Sexologist’s Guide to the Erotic Energy of the Zodiac, is available right now.) The bad news: I’m sorry to report that August is hella messy. Mercury stations retrograde in Virgo on August 5 (or very late in the…
Menstrual cycles are different for everyone. For some, a period lasts longer than a week and comes like clockwork each month, while for others, it’s more sporadic and lasts only two or three days. The length of time, flow, and even period blood color (i.e., brown, pink, or red) can vary greatly from person to person. But what about spotting before your period even begins? Is that normal, or something to be concerned about? Spotting here and there is typically no big deal, and happens to most people who menstruate at one point. But if it keeps happening, it could…
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 The 2024 Olympic Games have served up an unexpected amount of beauty inspiration this year, from gymnast-proof setting spray tips to post-training skincare routines. The innovative nail art at this year’s games is the latest…
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 The “Blanket Shirt.” Nope, it doesn’t just live in your dreams—it’s a real shirt created by the team at Outerknown, the eco-friendly clothing company committed to creating quality, timeless styles while protecting the planet and supporting fair labor in the process. It’s so comfy that it’s sold…
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 an apartment dweller, I’m a proud member of the Anti-Clutter Club. So, two years ago, when my husband and I were creating our wedding registry, we had one rule: whatever we put on the list needed to be something we’d use at least once a month.…
Have you ever done certain yoga poses and felt like you just weren’t doing them “right?” Or, to put it another way, not as effectively as you could be? Second only to a smooth, steady breath, proper physical alignment can unlock the full potential of pose to make even the most challenging ones feel somewhat effortless. One body part we often forget about is our head. As a yoga teacher, with more than seven years of experience under my belt, I’ve noticed many people are unaware of how big an impact properly aligning—or misaligning—their head in a pose can make on…
Whether you like them fine or full, there are tons of options for transforming your eyebrows. On one end, trusty makeup staples like brow pencils and gels add color, definition, and fullness. On the other, there’s microblading, where pigment is literally tattooed into your skin for long-lasting results. A happy medium? Enter eyebrow tinting. This treatment offers the semi-permanent pigment perks of microblading without the invasiveness and lasts far longer than your go-to brow makeup. Ahead, we spoke to Robin Evans and Joey Healy, two New York City-based eyebrow artists, to explain everything you need to know about brow tinting—from what it is to what to expect at your first appointment. Experts In This Article Joey Healy, celebrity eyebrow artist based…
Mark your calendars for August 4 at 7:13 a.m. EDT, when the new moon in Leo goes exact in the sky. Be warned: New moons in Leo always have a bit of a dramatic flair to them but, this year, Mercury retrograde is right on its heels to add some additional chaos. Fortunately, Mercury retrograde happens on August 5 (or very late on the 4th if you’re on the West Coast), so you’ll be able to soak up the warmth, optimism, and positive vibes from the new moon first. Leo is associated with the heart in astrology, and under new…
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 If you’re not tuning in to see the U.S. women’s gymnastics team absolutely dominate at the 2024 Paris Olympics, you’re missing out. On Tuesday, the “Golden Girls,” led by Simone Biles and Suni Lee, made their mark on their self-titled “redemption tour” by snagging the gold medal…
For decades, experts assured us that drinking in moderation was fine—good for you, even. Enjoying a nightly glass of wine was associated with health benefits like reduced inflammation, better heart health, and even reduced risk of some cognitive diseases. But many of the studies that sold moderate drinking as a healthy habit were faulty, according to new research published last Thursday in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. “This was a systematic review that touches on this one question of whether alcohol in moderation is good for you, which is an idea many people hold,” Tim Stockwell, PhD,…