Author: Richard C. Trotter
The gut microbiome might be at the epicenter of health, but the vaginal microbiome is important, too. If this is the first you’ve heard of the ecosystem down below, it’s about time you got acquainted. “The vaginal microbiome is a set of microbes that live in symbiosis with folks in their vagina,” explains Jacques Ravel, PhD, a professor of microbiology and immunology and the acting director of the Institute for Genome Sciences at University of Maryland-Baltimore. FYI, the vaginal microbiome includes the sum total of microorganisms living outside the genital area as well as within the lower genital tract, primarily…
Just like Rocky Balboa, you too can go from zero to hero with our 4-week boxing challenge—prepare to train, sweat, and succeed thanks to a program designed to get beginners ready to rumble. Our host Bobbie Jo Davis, CPT, trainer for Rumble Boxing, will guide you through everything you need to know to jab, cross, and hook like a pro. “I designed the program with everybody in mind,” Davis says. “From someone who has never thrown a punch before in their life, maybe brand new to fitness, to someone who’s a bit more advanced and can come to this and…
It’s time to step into the ring and face off against your greatest opponent—yourself. Shadow boxing workouts let you see just how far you can push your limits, building muscle, improving reflexes, and getting a cardio boost with every punch. “[Shadow boxing] is one of the best workouts dynamically in the sense that you are moving in so many different ways,” says Bobbie Jo Davis, CPT, trainer for Rumble Boxing. Beyond the physical benefits of shadowboxing, these workouts sharpen your focus and boost your mood, turning each session into a cathartic release. “The feeling of landing a combo, or throwing…
The gut might be the reigning king of microbes in the body, but second in line to the throne is the oral microbiome. Together, the two form the largest microbial ecosystems in the human body1 that work interdependently to form the oral-gut axis. “The mouth and the gut are both important parts of the digestive system, and they are closely connected through the food we eat and the bacteria present in both areas,” says Michael Wei, DDS, a New York City-based cosmetic dentist. Your mouth the first step of digestion, where food is chewed and then passed down to the…
How many times have you been snacking away on a handful of chips or chewing a stick of gum and accidentally bit the inside of your cheek or tongue? Ouch. Small injuries like this, especially if you accidentally keep biting in the same place, can cause gum and tongue bleeding. But sometimes, other less obvious things can cause your tongue to bleed, too. While the occasional bleeding tongue doesn’t usually mean a trip to the dentist, frequent bleeding may be a symptom of an underlying oral health (or overall health) issue. We spoke to dentists to learn why your tongue…
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July is Disability Pride Month, an observance that began as one day in 1990 to celebrate the disabled community and the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This legislation finally codified into federal law civil rights protections for people with disabilities, per the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. But more than 30 years since its passage, people with disabilities, like advocate Catarina Rivera, say there is still more work to be done—both in the way we accommodate people with disabilities and in the way we talk about them. There’s an important point, for example, to be made about using…
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 Every couple of years, athletes from around the globe gather to compete at the Olympics to prove they’re the best of the best. Besides the countless hours of training they pour into perfecting their sport,…
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 rowing will no doubt be a buzzy sport at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where athletes plan to compete across a distance of 2,000 meters in teams of two, four, or eight. If the…
Soups are more than just an easy lunch or dinner, they’re a cornerstone of balanced living and a delicious way to support your body’s vitality – not to mention a bowl of cosy comfort. They’re deliciously packed with flavour and truly warming for those cooler months. From nutrient-rich broths to soul-warming blends, these are seven of my most favourite, nourishing soups to add to your repertoire. Each recipe is packed with colourful micronutrients alongside satiating protein and healthy fats to keep you energised – and to truly nurture your body from within. Dive in,Jess x 1. Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken…