Author: Richard C. Trotter
We’ve combined our two favourite winter-warmers (pasta and soup) into one heavenly dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or leftover lunches. Simply choose your tortellini and add into our immunity-boosting minestrone for ultimate flavour and joy. Minestrone is full of nutrient-rich veggies and herbs, plus beans for an extra fibre hit. This is one the whole family is going to love! Time to cook: 25 minutes, Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, finely diced 1 carrot, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed ¼ bunch parsley, stems chopped & leaves reserved 1 tsp…
Picture this: Your oral health routine is (almost) flawless. You floss and brush twice a day, use a soft-bristled toothbrush that’s gentle on your gums, swish with mouthwash, and see your dentist for regular checkups. You even change out your toothbrush every three months. But somehow, you still seem to always have bad breath. If you want to go that extra mile for your mouth, you may consider using a tongue scraper. Tongue scraping is exactly what it sounds like—using a tool (either made of plastic, stainless steel, or copper) to gently scrape the surface of your tongue. Why scrape…
I’ve been having some recent thoughts that just had to be shared vulnerably with the JSHealth Community. Connecting as a community is how this all began…. Recently, I had a moment where I got caught up on looking at a few people on social media and my first thought was… “Wow, their lives look so perfect. They probably don’t have any challenges with work, kids or anything! Life just seems so cruisy for them.” To be honest, I’m not someone who spends that much time scrolling on social media. I gave that up years ago, and set some clear boundaries…
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 ICYMI, it’s almost too hot to wear clothes. It’s definitely too hot to wear pants—this summer’s heatwave has temps soaring across the country, leaving many of us (it’s me, hi) hiding indoors until the sun goes down. If you’re forced to brave the heat though (and forced to…
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 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are around the corner. For those of us as interested—if not more interested in—competitive shopping than competitive sports, fashion collabs and launches can be just as exciting as who’s topping the podium. Enter, the Anthropologie x Gola collab, which is equal…
Every four years, the best of the best from around the world gather in one place to compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Some have the confidence and bravado necessary off the bat to line up with confidence. Some, like paralympian Oksana Masters, must overcome mental barriers every time they get to the starting line—despite demonstrating time and time again that they belong there. Masters, who is heading to Paris for her seventh Paralympic Games in August, had an early life that began as a story of survival: She was born near Chernobyl, Ukraine, and faced many hardships due…
You’ve heard the list of to-do’s for a long life: exercise, eat healthy, get sleep, and so forth. But when it comes to physical activity, experts who specialize in healthy aging go beyond just fitting in 20 to 40 minutes per day. We spoke with longevity experts to learn what research-backed physical activities they incorporate into their everyday routines for a longer life. From mowing the lawn to jumping rope, their answers show that exercise for healthy aging doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated—but rather a culmination of little habits that build upon each other over time. Experts In…
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 Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss are basically a package deal: They’re partners in beach volleyball, roommates in Louisiana, and even wear matching PJ’s to bed. And together, they completed the journey to the 2024 Paris…
Many of us look forward to mealtime, but for folks with bloating, IBS, and other types of digestive distress, preparing a dish that won’t exacerbate your tummy troubles can get tricky. Things can get even more complicated when you follow a plant-based diet or simply want to eat more plants, which can sometimes end up leaving your digestion woes worse. Enter: this vegan miso soup recipe, courtesy of IBS dietitian Jessie Wong, RDN, which she developed to be equally kind to your stomach and your taste buds. Before we uncover the deets on how to make and modify her gut-friendly vegan…
It’s the busiest astrological week of the month, and your weekly horoscope for July 21 to 27, 2024 is jam-packed with planetary action! The week begins with the second full moon in Capricorn of the year on July 21. Full moons in Capricorn bring a sense of accomplishment and responsibility. Some goals you set might reach an exciting turning point. Think about what was unfolding near the previous June 21 full moon for more clues. Also on July 21, Venus in Leo connects with Jupiter in Gemini, bringing optimism, celebration, and generosity. This is a wonderful day to go after…