Author: Richard C. Trotter

Training your shoulder mobility may not seem as exciting as, say, lifting heavy weights or sprinting on a track. But it deserves to share the spotlight in your fitness routine. The reason? Having adequate range of motion in all shoulder movement patterns is what allows you to complete even the simplest of actions, says Shannon Keane, PT, DPT, a physical therapist at House of Physical Therapy in New York City. “Our bodies are not linear, therefore we need to be able to move our shoulders freely to perhaps tuck in a shirt, buckle a seatbelt, eat our food, or maybe…

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 Most of us spend our days without much sense of the ground below us. Sure, we know it’s there—but with our evergrowing love of max-cushioned shoes, we don’t really feel it. Yet, natural foot care experts say there are several benefits to swapping all that foam for…

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 Amazon Prime Day, the motherload of sales and our favorite time of the year, is fast approaching. The mega-retailer is dropping prices on hundreds, if not thousands, of beauty items, offering Amazon Prime members the opportunity to score major discounts—some as steep as 80 percent—on drugstore staples…

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 In 2023, I flew from my hometown of Los Angeles to New York City to visit some friends. From there, I flew to Morocco for a four-day work trip before flying back to New York, and eventually, Los Angeles. After I landed at LAX I hopped in…

Pop, crunch, crack. No, those aren’t the sounds of your favorite childhood cereal settling into a bowl of milk. Those are the sounds your joints have been making lately as you get out of bed, stretch before a workout, or simply just move throughout your day. If you’ve recently wondered, “why do my bones crack so much?” it’s actually not your bones making noise. It’s usually air being released between your joints when you crack your knuckles, neck, back, etc. And it’s actually pretty typical to hear these noises no matter your age. But is there a point where cracking…

If you know me, you know that I’m surrounded by at least three beverages at all times. My massive water bottle, which I refill approximately a bajillion times a day, is my ride or die. My cold brew is my constant caffeinated companion. And my steady stream of Spindrifts (love you, grapefruit and lemon flavors) inevitably join the party for their daily cameo. We make a very well-hydrated trifecta. Considering that that is my status quo, imagine the implications now that it’s summer—and now that my family has moved into an apartment with a terrace begging for BBQs, kid playdates,…

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 My couch is where I work, eat, and sit and talk with my partner (or my cat)—and the signs of heavy use are embedded into its seat. (Think food and drink spills and one too many pet accidents of both the wet and smelly variety.) To clean…

I’m playing with my baby on the floor and all of a sudden he’s decided he’s hungry. The challenge: Get the two of us from the rug to the nursing chair before my son’s whimper turns into a full blown howl. Also, bring my phone along so I can track my feeding session. Holding my baby and my phone leaves exactly zero hands to help with hoisting myself off the floor, but it’s okay. Without thinking about it, I put my legs in a straddle position, then bend one leg in front of me and one leg behind me into…

There’s a reason an especially annoying situation (or person) is called a “pain in the neck.” Neck pain, while common and usually not a cause for concern, can really ruin your day. It’s impossible to ignore; every nod, turn, and head shake offers an instantaneous reminder. Rest doesn’t always help (if you’ve ever woken up from a nap with even worse neck pain, you get it), and movement can feel risky. Yoga, while not a cure-all for underlying injuries or medical conditions, may help provide relief for people with occasional neck pain. To better understand how to safely use yoga…

A full night’s rest should leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated come morning, right? So why do you often find yourself waking up with a sore throat, chapped lips, or a dry, tacky feeling in your mouth instead? You likely didn’t magically transport to the desert overnight, but you may still wonder what the heck happened while you were sleeping to make your mouth so dry. While a dry mouth upon waking is pretty normal every now and then, a chronically dry mouth can point to an underlying health issue in some cases. Sometimes just drinking more water is enough…