Author: Richard C. Trotter

I have always been open about my mental health in the hope others will feel less alone with their own battle. I really believe that the more we share, the more healing can take place for all. We are always stronger together. About 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with anxiety and Pure O, OCD (which can be described as OCD of the mind, where you want to keep your thoughts ‘clean’). I started experiencing really scary intrusive thoughts that they now think were a result of a personal loss and trauma – causing my brain to head into 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 Hosting season is right around the corner—can you smell the rosemary-butter-cranberry scents in your very-near future? But while the food spread is of the utmost importance (duh), a beautifully set table is what truly ties a holiday meal together. From stunning tablecloths that set the tone to…

Scientists at the University of Oxford have just received funding to create the world’s first vaccine for ovarian cancer, a deadly disease that affects thousands of people each year. The vaccine, called OvarianVax, will target two major DNA mutations that contribute to an increased risk of ovarian cancer: the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Both are more commonly associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, but they are connected to ovarian cancer, too. In fact, people in the general population have about a 1 percent lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer, but those with the BRCA mutation have up 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 cramping and stabbing sensations that a rough period can bring are enough to make even the toughest of cookies curl up into a tiny ball on the couch. Sure, popping a Midol or using a heating pad can help. But sometimes, even that isn’t enough. Sometimes…

The FDA has upgraded the threat level of a salmonella outbreak among egg suppliers to serious, and consumers are being warned about the possibility of severe health complications or death if they eat the affected eggs. The original egg recall was issued in early September by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). By the end of the month, it was upgraded to a “class 1 threat,” with at least nine states reporting salmonella cases linked to the recalled products. So far, 65 people have gotten sick across California, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin, and 24 people…

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 No new news: The 1990s are having a major moment on the runway. Cargo pants! Jelly sandals! Bucket hats! It seems like everywhere you turn, throwback style is coming out to say hello—but nothing brings on next-level nostalgia quite like the classic long-sleeve flannel. You can wear…

Pistachio butter is the latest nut to come out of its shell and into your grocery store’s condiments section. Thanks to viral trends like pistachio milk and the Dubai knafeh pistachio chocolate bar, this minty green nut is having a moment. But does pistachio deserve all the hype? We spoke to Destini Moody, RD, a registered dietitian with Top Nutrition Coaching, to learn about the benefits of pistachio butter and gets tips on how to make and eat it. Pistachio butter benefits 1. It’s rich in health-boosting nutrients Although they’re tiny, pistachios pack major nutritional benefits, so adding a schmear…

Give your backside the attention and TLC it deserves with these glutes activation exercises that will stretch and strengthen your lower-body muscles and take your glutes workouts to the next level. “When your hips, knees, and ankles have good mobility, you’re able to activate and engage your glutes more effectively, meaning better results,” says Kelsey Wells, personal trainer for the Sweat app. “Without mobility, your body might compensate by using other muscles, like your lower back or quads, which could lead to imbalances or even injuries.” From warming up to winding down, these glutes activation exercises are your new go-to…

We’re all about making smart investments, so you don’t have to second-guess your splurges. Welcome to Well Worth It, where Well+Good editors share their most beloved big-ticket items to tell you which ones are *actually* worth your hard-earned cash. ✨ See more. Here’s the truth: you can do all the yoga, drink all the green juice your blender can handle, and chant as many affirmations as you want, but if you’re not sleeping well, it’s all for nothing. Yep, good sleep is the foundation of wellness. And no, not just any sleep—we’re talking about the kind of snooze that makes…

When you think of salads, ingredients like leafy greens and cherry tomatoes may first come to mind, but thanks to TikTok’s viral dense bean salad trend, we’re re-imagining what salads can look like: They don’t always need to include baby spinach or kale to be considered a bowl of nutritious goodness. In case you aren’t familiar, dense bean salads are usually packed with chickpeas, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, cherry or sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, like parsley and cilantro. They’re all chopped into tiny bite-sized pieces that make the salad easy to pack into a pita pocket,…