Author: Richard C. Trotter
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on email As if dealing with breakouts wasn’t painful and vexing enough, those zits often leave behind scars that last long after your pimples have flattened and healed. And unlike other marks and bumps, acne scars—both their discoloration and their indents—seem to permanently stick around, no matter how consistently you slather on your vitamin C serums, retinoids, and peels. The permanence of acne scars is not only physically difficult to cope with, but can also lead to…
May’s astrology brings the soft, sweet energetic elixir we need after the all-out chaos that was the month of April. Not only are the sun and Venus now in the stable, sensuous sign of Taurus (with Mercury joining on May 15), but also, we’ve made it to the other side of eclipse season. There shouldn’t be any major surprises in your May 2024 monthly horoscope, at least until Jupiter enters Gemini at the end of the month (more on that excitement below). One of the big cosmic moments of the month comes right at the start, as love-planet Venus forms…
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on email I’ll be honest: There are very few things I would not do in pursuit of good skin. But one of those few things? Give up any of my favorite foods. You simply will not catch me cutting out dairy, carbs, or wine from my life, no matter how clear and bouncy the internet insists it will make my skin—and that especially holds true when it comes to the sugar and acne debate. The idea that…
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on email Dark spots can come into our lives seemingly overnight, but getting rid of them never seems to happen as fast (unfortunately). Whether your dark spots are from a pimple you knew better than to pop, or the aftermath of an eczema flare-up, or the result of another type of skin trauma, most of us have experienced hyperpigmentation at one point or another—you know, those dark marks that get left behind and stick around for weeks…
Hands down, deadlifts are the best bang-for-your-buck exercise when it comes to building functional strength and stability. They target all the biggest muscle groups in your bottom half (glutes, hammies, and quads), and they challenge your core, shoulders, and forearms. Basically, they’re a total-body workout in one movement—and feeling like you’re losing your balance and falling backward during deadlifts is one way to get turned off of them, fast. The exercise’s hinging pattern, which involves pushing your hips back, can be a tad tricky to master, as can the stabilizing at the top. Shifting all your weight backward can throw…
When you have a case of dyspepsia—otherwise known as indigestion, or a good ol’ stomachache—you’d expect to feel pain in, well, your stomach. But what if you’re feeling pain in other parts of your body, too, like your ribcage or chest? Can indigestion cause chest pain? Turns out, chest pain from a stomachache is more common than you’d expect. “It can certainly cause chest pain,” says Neena Mohan, MD, a gastroenterologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia. While this type of pain is usually harmless and goes away…
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 Tropical ocean breezes, salty sea air, sand between your toes. We’re not just talking about any tropical vacation here … no, we’re specifically referencing beach weddings. Whether you’re headed to the Bahamas or Tulum, choosing the perfect attire is almost as important as your friends’ nuptials themselves.…
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 After months of winter weather and days (so many days) spent basking in the warmth of my space heater, my skin has become as dry and dusty as the Sahara. While lotions, potions, and creams work to temporarily breathe new life back into my skin, it’s become…
There’s a solid chance you got the memo that gut health promotes overall health. But how do you *really* know if you’re lacking in matters of the microbiome? Sure, dealing with digestive distress will likely signal that there’s room for improvement—but there are a few other sneaky signs that gut inflammation could be at play. To learn more about subtle gut inflammation symptoms to keep an eye on, we reached out to Kenneth Brown, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist based in Plano, Texas. 6 sneaky gut inflammation symptoms to see a physician about 1. Digestive issues Again, perhaps the most obvious…
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 Known to leave a white cast or a chalky residue on the skin, mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (or both) has long had a bad rap. However, there are many new mineral sunscreens on the market that have overcome their reputation in recent years.…