Author: Richard C. Trotter
Public school students in California will no longer be served foods with red dye No. 40 or five other chemicals, thanks to a bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. It’s the first state in the country to pass a law that bans certain ingredients that are often found in cereal, ice cream, candy, snacks, and other processed foods. The law is known as the California School Food Safety Act, and it prohibits California public schools from providing foods or drinks that contain red dye No. 40, yellow dyes Nos. 5 and 6, blue dyes Nos. 1 and 2, and green dye…
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 There’s a certain joy that comes with the first crisp breeze of autumn—the kind that makes you instinctively reach for your softest fabrics. For cozy-clothes aficionados, it signals the arrival of something special: It’s finally corduroy season. Whether you’re a long-time devotee of the textured, retro fabric…
Oura announced the release of the new Oura Ring 4 on October 3, the latest version of the Oura smart ring. It boasts some improved features and some new ones—including more accurate sensing, a slimmer design, recessed sensors (no more grooves on your finger!), and a re-tooled app. The Oura Ring 4 is available starting at $349 (up to $499 for specific colors) and will start shipping on October 15. The Oura uses sensors on the inside of the ring to track more than 30 health and wellness metrics, including the heavy hitters like heart rate and heart variability, and…
TikTok wellness trends typically come and go fast, but mouth taping? This one seems here to stay. The practice involves putting a piece of medical-grade tape over your mouth before bed to avoid mouth breathing. But doctors are pushing back on its purported benefits—especially if you have an underlying condition like sleep apnea. Many of the TikTok videos promoting mouth taping claim it can improve your respiratory and oral health and even reduce the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious condition marked by abnormal breathing during sleep. But doctors are warning that this practice isn’t safe if you’re…
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 I’ve run 108 times this year for a total of 541.1 miles and, like most of my fellow runners, I have certain sneaker brands I’m loyal to. Hoka, Brooks, New Balance—these are all my go-to running companions for training and recovery day. But Alo? Its luxe athleisure…
Bright light therapy, commonly used to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD)—a form of seasonal depression—can also be helpful for non-seasonal depression, according to a meta-analysis published yesterday in JAMA Psychiatry. Researchers also found that bright light therapy may help people respond more quickly to depression treatment overall. “Major depressive disorder is currently the leading cause of functional disability and one of the most critical mental health issues,” say the study authors, a group of doctors and medical students in Brazil and Argentina. But they also note that the response rate to initial treatment for the condition (or how many people see…
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 If chasing down the latest viral lip oil or swatch testing a dozen foundations sounds exhausting, we’ve uncovered the antidote for makeup-shopping fatigue: this fan-favorite Laura Geller makeup set, the Full-Face 6-Piece Collection. Right now, the collection is available at QVC for just $60 (pssst… it’s worth…
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 There’s nothing quite like the perfect button-down shirt: crisp, classic, and endlessly versatile. Whether you’re layering it under a cozy sweater for a polished fall look or letting it shine on its own for a relaxed weekend vibe, the right button-down is the ultimate wardrobe workhorse—and with…
☀️ From their go-to breakfasts to their meditative moments, Morning Person explores the get-ready routines of your favorite people. ☀️ SEE MORE She’s the queen of the 400-meter hurdles, a world record holder, and a four-time Olympic gold medalist. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has stamped her name as one of the best track and field athletes maybe ever, and she has the stats to prove it: She’s set (and reset) her own world records six times over. Since winning a second consecutive Olympic gold in her signature race at the Paris Olympics, McLaughlin-Levrone’s schedule has barely slowed down: she’s hosted a run…
Now that it’s October, it’s officially that time of year when you either hunker down and get laser-focused on your goals or slow down and give your body and mind a reset. If you’re more like the latter, the winter arc challenge on TikTok might be the motivating fuel you need to prioritize your well-being and set personal intentions and goals for the remainder of the year. The “winter arc,” fyi, refers to the 90-ish days between October and December (though some extend the arc to January), during which time, followers of the trend are encouraged to adopt specific habits…