Author: Richard C. Trotter
Lactation isn’t exactly the sexiest topic—‘I’m lactating!’, proudly proclaimed no one ever—and products designed to help with lactation typically tend to align with the general vibe of the practice, which is to say that they, too, tend to be overly serious, clinical, and devoid of any appeal beyond the functional. Today, however, recipe developer, cookbook author, and expectant mother Molly Baz is bucking this trend with the release of a new recipe catering specifically to the lactating: The Big Titty Cookie. Unlike the many dry, bland products on the lactation cookie market, The Big Titty Cookie is one you’d *actually*…
Leave it to TikTok to spotlight a trending health phenomenon. However, social media’s latest craze delves deeper than just sipping a cherry-flavored mocktail for a better night’s sleep. We’re talking about people posting videos of their experiences with IUD insertions, revealing the significant pain they endure when a health care provider places an intrauterine device (a popular form of birth control) in their bodies. The videos are meant to shed light on the gaslighting women often face in regard to IUD insertion pain. “I remember I was told that I should take some painkillers because there was going to be…
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 no one-size-fits-all solution to remedying aging skin, but a good place to start (that doesn’t require going under the needle) is a skin-firming cream. Sometimes referred to as Botox-in-a-bottle, these lotions do exactly what you’d think: They tighten crepey skin and smooth wrinkles by targeting the…
You’ve done it. After clicking on “register,” you and your BFF are committed to running (and training for) that half marathon. But what about if you run at completely different paces? Or one of you is out for a PR, but the other just wants to finish? Can you still train with one another? Having a workout partner who keeps you accountable will help you push through those training days when you lack the drive to lace up those shoes and get moving—even if you run at different speeds. We found out from the experts how to tailor your training…
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, my heart is full of gratitude for the incredible caregivers in my life who have nurtured and taught me the most precious lessons. My grandmother, with her fighting spirit, always says, “Keep boxing.” It’s a powerful reminder that’s given me strength during the harder days of building a business. My mother taught me the undeniable value of hard work and diligence, a lesson that continues to ring true with me, especially now! This special day is one to give back to those who have cared for us – honouring their wisdom, kindness, strength…
Unless you’re trying to get pregnant, a late period can be, well, pretty stressful (or, at the very least, inconvenient). But pregnancy is only one of many reasons your monthly flow might be behind schedule. Sometimes things that seem totally unrelated to your menstrual cycle can mess it up. Take, for example, getting sick. While you might think one thing (say, the flu) has nothing to do with another (your period), your body’s systems are closely intertwined. So when your immune system is down, it could affect your reproductive system, too. Here Sherry A. Ross, MD, OB/GYN and author of…
Thanks to the advent of digital wallets, online bill payment, and Venmo, it’s never been easier to go through your day without ever breaking a $20 bill—not to mention ever pulling one out of your wallet. Except if you’re a member of Gen Z: A 2023 survey conducted by The Harris Poll for Credit Karma found that 69 percent of Gen Z report using more cash now than they had the year before, and 23 percent said they use cash for most of their purchases. Yes, they grew up with iPhones, but just as they’re opting for digital cameras, this…
Mercury retrograde may be over, but you’re revisiting important discussions and thoughts that surfaced during the retrograde in your weekly horoscope for May 5 to May 11, 2024. Communication planet Mercury and wounded healer Chiron, both in Aries, link up at the same point in the sky for the final time on May 6. This puts a spotlight on your healing journey, old triggers, and helps you integrate new insight. You’re ready to release the past and reach a new level of healing. This will reactivate themes and topics from when these two celestial points met during Mercury’s retrograde journey…
The race was underway—a five-miler along the New Jersey coast with basically no elevation change on a beautiful 55-degree morning. It was the perfect day. I was running comfortably, picking up the pace as I crossed the one-mile mark when I heard a terrible noise behind me. It was the honking, gasping, wheezing sound of an out-of-breath runner. He was lurking just over my shoulder and then coughed loudly as he passed me, probably spewing snot and spit in my airspace. I wanted to judge this poor dude for his bad form and out-of-control breathing, but the truth is I…
When you exercise on the reg, your muscles become bigger, stronger, and more efficient (that’s the point, right?). The same goes for your heart, which is also a muscle. With intense training over time, it adapts to the stress and can grow by as much as 20 percent, says John Higgins, MD, a sports cardiologist with UTHealth Houston. When this enlargement happens, doctors call it athlete’s (or athletic) heart. But is an exercise-related enlarged heart dangerous? Read on to learn more about athlete’s heart, including who’s at risk, how it can affect your health, and whether it’s a temporary thing…