Author: Richard C. Trotter
One thing about me: I’m a pizza person. I grew up in a pizza-loving family, I married a fellow pizza person, and I’m grooming my almost-one-year-old daughter to be a pizza pipsqueak. You get it. My husband’s from Chicago, and I grew up in New York—and one of our favorite arguments, typically held over a melty slice or two, is who does pizza better. Over the years, we’ve hit many a parlor—nationally and internationally—to try to settle the debate, once and for all. But since entering parenthood last year, dining out has become more of a novelty than a weekly…
Quick poll: Have you picked up a pickleball racket lately? Challenged friends to a game of beach volleyball? Traded your indoor gym sesh for outdoor walks? Whatever your preferred mode of movement is, summer tends to come with a serious urge to get on your feet. That on-the-move mindset makes the season fun and festive—but it can also put stress on your muscles and joints. Take it from podiatrist Timothy Oldani, DPM, FACFAS: “Typically, people increase their activity level in the summer,” he says. “This increase in activity can lead to overuse injuries, such as plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, and stress…
I absolutely adore magnesium for its incredible ability to support relaxation and calmness in both body and mind. It’s truly my go-to mineral for promoting restful sleep and soothing muscle tension—a must for any wellness regime! Magnesium is vital for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps regulate muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure, as well as making protein, bone and DNA. Studies have shown that magnesium can significantly improve sleep quality, particularly in those with insomnia. It helps regulate neurotransmitters, which send signals throughout the nervous system and brain. It’s truly a master…
If you’re attached to your water bottle like a security blanket, then you know that staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do for your body. The benefits of staying hydrated are multifold and trickle into just about every aspect of your well-being, from gut health and mood to even longevity. But even for the most hydration-conscious folks, it’s easy to fall prey to dehydration mistakes and not get the recommended amount of fluids you need daily (which depends on a host of personal factors). Here are some surprising dehydration mistakes—and how to fix it—according to…
For better and for worse, matcha has become a fully mainstream, commodified product in the U.S. The Japanese green tea beverage (or iterations thereof) can be found on Starbucks menus and big box store shelves. And there have never been so many matcha brands to choose from. For Reverend Takafumi Kawakami, a meditation advisor for Cuzen Matcha and head priest at Shunkoin Temple in Kyoto, Japan, drinking a cup of matcha means so much more than getting a quick fix of caffeine. In fact, Kawakami, who has dedicated the last two decades of his career to spreading his wealth of…
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 Paris 2024 Olympic Games are on the horizon, and I just love seeing people at the top of their sport compete to be number one in the world. It’s exciting, it’s intense, it’s emotional,…
As you head into your third trimester, you’re getting more and more excited to meet your baby. But some worries surrounding labor and delivery surface, too—and that’s totally okay! While your body is designed to give birth, the idea of pushing out a baby (or getting a C-section) can be intimidating. On top of that, there’s potential side effects to think about, like constipation, pain, or vaginal tearing. You may even wonder if it’s possible to prevent tearing during birth. Vaginal tearing happens when the skin or muscle around your vagina and perineum (the area between your vagina and anus)…
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 It’s often described as the world’s toughest team to make, and for good reason: No country has brought home more Olympic track and field medals than Team USA. Sanya Richards-Ross knows a thing or two…
If you’re a parent, then you know that kids lunch boxes have come a long way from the square, clunky contraptions of (many) of our youths. In their place are compact-yet-infinitely spacious bento-box-style containers with separate compartments for any possible food and everything short of a port to charge a smart device. I pack and wash these every day for my two kids, lovingly chopping up fruit and string cheese and whatever their fickle preschool hearts desire. And then sometime around 3 p.m., I open my fridge and inhale some leftovers straight out of an old takeout carton. In the…
As far as bodyweight exercises go, push-ups give you a lot of bang for your buck. The staple upper-body movement not only works several muscle groups all at once, but can also help you improve your posture and joint stability. But push-ups require a lot of upper-body strength and core stability, making them hard to do—and even harder to do correctly. Whether you’re looking to level up your push-up form or find push-up alternatives that work the exact same muscles, we’ve got tips for perfecting your technique and go-to modifications that offer the same upper-body benefits. How to do a…