Author: Richard C. Trotter
A summer breeze might make you feel fine—and so can the fresh fruit you’re bound to enjoy during the warmest months of the year. This season’s produce is arguably the sweetest: Juicy berries, melons, and tropical fruits for apps and desserts make everything feel a little more festive (and delicious). If you anticipate hosting a party or get-together to have such delicacies at the ready, it’ll be in everyone’s best interest to be mindful of how you prepare and serve your fruit. Ahead, discover the top tips and tricks—and the most common mistakes to avoid—when it comes to serving cut fruit.…
A week before my friend’s first half marathon, she called me and said “I might’ve done something stupid.” I’d been her go-to person for running advice and positive reinforcement during her training block. She didn’t really need me— she was crushing her long runs and felt good about the progress she had made, so her frantic call was unexpected. I asked what was wrong. “Well, I felt like I needed to do the full 13.1 miles,” she said. “So I did. Now my butt hurts.” How long should long runs actually be when training for a race? Well, we’d talked…
There hasn’t been a Gemini season like this one in a long time! Exuberant Jupiter entered the sign of the twins in late May, and the sun, Venus, and Mercury will also link up in the mutable air sign in June. Curiosity, over-caffeinated conversations, and creative chaos reign supreme for your June 2024 monthly horoscope—embrace the craze! We want to know everything about everything right now, from world events to the latest discovery in physics, all while we mainline the latest hot Hollywood gossip. We’re living in the age of air, and as such, our news feeds could be a…
There are certain foundational yoga poses that exemplify yoga as a practice, and eagle is one of them. This standing pose is unique in that it has so many different stages, from the nested version—where you curl in tight—to letting your eagle soar away as you come out of the posture. At its most basic, eagle pose appears to be another one-legged balance asana, but it’s actually a journey toward freedom. “The eagle yoga pose, garudasana, is associated not only with an animal but also with a god named Garuda, described as having a golden body, white face, red wings,…
A nightmare can disrupt an otherwise peaceful night of sleep—and while being chased by a monster or being late for a final exam are terrible ones to have, perhaps the worst nightmares are dreams about your partner cheating. Infidelity dreams are an extremely common experience, but can they indicate relationship problems IRL? Are they nothing more than nonsensical narratives conjured up by our subconscious, or are they omens that a relationship is doomed to fail? Good news: Despite feeling very real, these dreams aren’t prophetic. “Many cheating dreams are likely not prophetic but rather shining a light on related concerns,”…
Memorial Day sales have come and gone, but there are more ways to take advantage of amazing sales and deals. If you’re on the hunt for deep discounts and massive sale offers from brands like Apple, Vitamix, and Dyson, then get ready for Amazon Prime Day, summer’s premier sales event. When is Amazon Prime Day 2024? Amazon’s Prime Day for 2024 is just around the corner—this July to be exact. Although the specific dates haven’t been announced yet, last year’s Prime Day took place on Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 12, starting at 3 a.m. EST on Tuesday and…
Bronzer is a great way to add warmth and definition to your makeup look—and when it comes to applying it on fair skin, choosing the right shade is key. It all starts with identifying your skin’s undertones to ensure that your bronzer hue won’t read too intense or orange. Here, we spoke with New York City-based makeup artist Kasey Spickard to learn how to choose the right bronzer for fair skin, plus the best 15 bronzers to try, from glowy to matte and everything in between. Our top 15 bronzers for fair skin tones, at a glance: Best overall: Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Instant…
Taking the birth control pill comes with many bonuses. There’s the biggie (preventing an unwanted pregnancy), but it can also help with painful, heavy, or long periods, relieve miserable menstrual cramps and PMS, and, depending on the type, even prevent acne, among other things. Some hormonal birth control completely stops your period while others allow for a monthly cycle, but all kinds can cause annoying side effects for some people, typically in the first few months after you start taking it. One super common one? Breakthrough bleeding—or spotting when you don’t have your period. It’s usually nothing to worry about,…
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 moved to Los Angeles almost nine years ago, and quickly discovered one crucial thing: Angelenos wear athleisure ev-ery-where. And I’m not talking hikes and errand runs; Here, it’s even acceptable to wear comfy attire to dine at five-star restaurants. The secret to keep the look from…
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 For folks with sensitive skin, hunting down the perfect sunscreen can feel like a Herculean feat. The struggle to find a product that offers proper sun protection without any negative side effects (irritation, breakout, burnt, teary eyes from it dripping down your face) is very, very real. Unfortunately,…