Author: Richard C. Trotter
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 One of the most important tools in any kitchen is a great blender. Although we tend to associate blenders with smoothie-making, even if you aren’t the biggest fan of a berry and banana blended drink, a star blender can help pulverize, chop, and break down everything from…
I have a theory: Part of the reason why Nordic countries continually top lists of the world’s happiest countries has something to do with how bike-friendly they are. I don’t have research to back me up on this exact claim, but the benefits of cycling are clear. As you glide along as fast as your feet can pedal, you get a legit cardio workout that can give you a major mood boost, especially if you do it with friends. Plus, it’s far more fun—and less headache-inducing—than driving or taking public transportation. “There’s nothing quite like the cardio you experience on…
Brighten up your week with our latest bowl full of vibrant colours. Roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas join forces with tender kale and shredded chicken tossed in a creamy, garlicky dressing for a nutrient-packed harmony of flavours. Ready in just 35 minutes, perfect for your next Sunday meal prep session! Time to cook: 35 minutes, Serves: 3 Ingredients: 1 sweet potato, cubed 400g (14.1oz) tin chickpeas, rinsed & drained 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp dried oregano 2-3 kale leaves, washed & torn into small pieces 1 tbsp lemon juice ¼ bunch parsley, finely…
If you love fragrance, you know the satisfaction of spritzing on a coveted scent. However, sometimes, a three-figure bottle of perfume isn’t exactly attainable. This is where luxurious-smelling, affordable perfumes come into play—they have the chops to give you an everyday scent that won’t hurt your wallet. They can even help elongate the lifespan of the pricier perfumes in your collection (which you can opt to save for special occasions). Here, we’re sharing exactly what to look for when shopping for an affordable perfume, plus our top 13 affordable perfume picks to try, whether you love gourmands, musk, or anything in between. Best affordable perfumes, at a glance Best overall:…
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 Memorial Day is just days away—which means that the pool gets some playtime, grills are fired up, and loved ones get to gather around the fire pit. But that’s not the only thing to be excited about: the weeks leading up to Memorial Day are always a…
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 entire personality for the year 2024 is being a beauty-editor bride. One of the first things I did after getting engaged was book a dermatologist appointment—a full year before my wedding—to figure out what I needed to do to get my skin in tip-top shape 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 When my long-distance boo and I said “Let’s do this thing!”, I knew having week-long stretches when I was starved for their touch would be difficult. But there are other (very worth it) trials and tribulations about being in an LDR that I hadn’t anticipated. Like, the…
Chatting a smidge too long over beers with your high school girlfriend at the 10-year reunion. Double-tapping the pics of the married friend you suspect is into you. Omitting your partner from your stories about the past weekend over drinks with coworkers. These things may not be cheating in the traditional sense of the word, but they certainly exist in a gray area that is getting awfully close to crossing that line. There’s a word for these “are-they, are-they-not” cheating behaviors: micro-cheating. “Micro-cheating refers to any subtle behaviors that could indicate emotional, romantic, or sexual interest in someone(s) outside of…
The lat pulldown machine is the most popular exercise for toning and sculpting your back. However, if you don’t have access to a gym, there are several alternatives you can do at home using simple equipment like dumbbells and resistance bands. These lats exercises can help you strengthen the muscle effectively. To build larger back muscles, you need to perform a vertical pulling motion. Exercises like pull-ups and chin-ups are good examples, but not everyone can do these exercises. “Lat pulldowns are great as an alternative to pull-ups. It’s an exercise that mimics the movement without having to lift your…
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 Protein is key for building, repairing muscle, and minimizing muscle loss with age1—and while you can easily get protein from food like beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds, some people might turn to protein powder to obtain adequate amounts of the essential nutrient. “Supplementing with protein powder can…