Author: Richard C. Trotter
Sarah Cottrell’s relationship with movement—and her body—has long been complicated. In high school, she battled an undiagnosed eating disorder that stirred up toxic exercise practices. She recalls feeling like she was “bad” if she didn’t work out a certain way, and she engaged in cyclic dieting in an attempt to fit the societal idea of an “acceptable” body. At age 30, therapy helped her understand the gravity of her situation when she was a teen; her provider said her experience would meet the clinical definition for an anorexia diagnosis, Cottrell says. Experts In This Article Andrea Sutton, DPT, CPt, a…
Some things just never go out of style. Case in point: cottage cheese. Indeed, many a grandma has noshed on the breakfast staple for decades. But nowadays, this classic favorite has garnered the attention of younger folks who are calling the ingredient—dare we say it?—trendy. Beyond the usual pairings of strawberry jam and rice cakes, folks have become quite inventive when it comes to eating cottage cheese. Think: two-ingredient cottage cheese bread, homemade strawberry cottage cheese ice cream, cottage cheese queso, and the list goes on. In fact, due to the ingredient’s recent increase in popularity—thanks to social media, particularly…
The skin is more than just a surface layer – it’s a window to our internal wellbeing. It is also our largest organ, constantly working hard to protect us, regulate our temperature and even give us important sensory information. A report conducted by Simple found that 79% of participants felt overwhelmed by the skincare industry, and those with sensitive skin types were even more affected – with 84% of people reporting feeling confused by skincare (1). With an overwhelming amount of skincare advice instantly available at our fingertips, it can be challenging to sift through what’s true and evidence-based, and…
Peek inside a friend’s medicine cabinet and you’ll probably spot a dietary supplement or two. After all, Americans are estimated to spend more than 50 billion dollars on supplements annually. That’s a ton of cash thrown at a broad and sometimes murky category that houses everything from multivitamins and greens powders to electrolytes and ancient herbs—and that notoriously has limited oversight from federal regulatory agencies. Though supplements give off an *all natural* aura—and can be useful in certain cases—there are real risks involved with blindly popping a pill you heard about on TikTok. Below, six common supplement mistakes I see…
About 15 minutes into my online tai chi class, a notification popped up on my laptop about an email I’d been waiting for all morning. I dropped the exercise we were doing and ran over to check what it said. As soon as I did, though, I regretted it: I’d broken the meditative, stress-relieving spell I’d been in. Even my fingers had been tingling! Luckily, once I jumped back into the movement, within a few breaths, I felt my heart rate calm and my shoulders relax down my back again. I ignored notifications for the rest of class to make…
Brace yourself (and your core) for a 10-minute ladder workout that’s as intense as it is rewarding—a seriously hard ab workout designed to push your muscles to their limits. “This all-action core workout will test both your body and your mind,” says Ben Lauder-Dykes, CPT, Fhitting Room instructor and the host of our June Movement of the Month Club, a 4-week ab challenge. That’s because, with each round you complete, you’ll add two reps to the next round. This style of training is also known as a ladder workout. Lauder-Dykes challenges: “Can you continue to push yourself to climb the…
Your weekly horoscope for May 26 to June 1, 2024 starts out with a cool, calm and collected vibe, but quickly ends on a dramatic note! On May 27, Mercury in Taurus syncs up with Saturn in Pisces, asking you to get serious about your commitments. You’re teleported back to May 7 when the sun in Taurus linked up with Saturn in Pisces, and you may revisit conversations or realizations that took place on that day. This is a great day to discuss the future with a romantic or business partner, sign contracts, or to commit to a new creative…
Experts agree that working out in nature typically offers more benefits than being stuck inside, but it’s not just because you breathe in more fresh air. Being in nature can also have significant impacts on your mental and physical health overall, while offering you a more challenging and enjoyable workout. Here’s what medical and fitness pros say about the benefits of outdoor exercise—plus, an easy workout to start with today. The benefits of outdoor exercise 1. You get an extra dose of vitamin D The sun’s ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays produce vitamin D, but many people are deficient because they either…
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 female anatomy is the epitome of resilience—especially when it comes to motherhood. Through all of the changes before, during, and after pregnancy, the body adapts to creating and caring for new life. On top of that, those involved in sports balance tough training schedules and workouts…
Chances are, you know sunburn when you see it (or just as likely, feel it). Skin that’s soaked up too much of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays without protection can become red, painful, and inflamed. And while sunburn is common—research suggests as many as a third of U.S. adults experience at least one a year — it’s still serious. Having five or more sunburns in your life more than doubles your melanoma risk, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Even though all sunburns are serious, some are more severe and can become intensely painful (think: sun blisters). This is known as…