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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 truth is, I’ve been in a bit of a morning routine slump lately. The things that once got me excited to get out of bed (think: a hot yoga class, a coffee run, or a walk to the beach) haven’t motivated me the way they used…

There’s no doubt that the 2023 Olympia World Fitness Expo was the largest and greatest event in fitness. With no expense spared the most anticipated event of the year did not disappoint and brought the global fitness community together for 3 amazing days. Through the hard work of many unseen players, fans were able to finally meet their favorite fitness star face to face and experience the many facets that fitness has to offer. If you weren’t able to attend don’t worry because Muscle & Fitness got you covered with all the coverage of the event that you need! To…

In today’s world of ever-evolving dietary trends, the spotlight often shines on various foods and their potential impact on our health. One such food that has garnered significant attention is brown rice. With its rising popularity, many wonder whether brown rice is indeed a healthier alternative to its white counterpart. This article embarks on a journey to decode the nutritional merits of brown rice, exploring its benefits, comparing it to white rice, and uncovering the best ways to incorporate it into a wholesome diet. Read on as we discover the truth about brown rice and its role in promoting better…

Every day, people take more than 23,000 breaths that fill their lungs with 2,000 gallons of air. It’s an automatic and essential function that most people don’t think about — until that breathing becomes difficult. Marie Hammes knows this feeling well. The 70-year-old West Salem, Wisconsin, resident was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, in 1996. This chronic inflammatory lung disease causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. She handled her condition without extra oxygen until 2008, when pneumonia made breathing harder. For the next 10 years, Marie used a stationary oxygen concentrator overnight at home and portable oxygen tanks when…

Adulting comes with as much responsibility as it does freedom: You may not love, say, cleaning your bathroom or owning up to your mistakes, but these are very real things all adults have to do, at one point or another. Some of us, however, may refuse to take on these responsibilities, consciously or unconsciously avoiding the realities of growing up—much like the character of Peter Pan in James M. Barrie’s 1911 novel Peter and Wendy and the movies and plays based off of it. Aptly termed Peter Pan syndrome, such a denial of adult obligations doesn’t fly in the real…

Hospitals across Mayo Clinic scored high marks for patient safety, earning A grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that provides safety ratings. The ratings are intended to help patients choose their preferred healthcare destinations. Mayo Clinic hospitals that received an A grade are: Arizona Florida Rochester Mayo Clinic Health System The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Score is updated and published twice a year. The score is based on 15 measures of publicly available hospital safety data, combined with 12 self-reported survey answers to produce a single safety score. A panel of patient safety experts developed the…

For most sleep-deprived people, a full night’s rest is the greatest gift of all—but you can’t exactly order it online as a wrappable holiday present. The next best thing: Slumber-related gifts that help your friends and loved ones get a better night’s rest (say, pajamas, blankets, eye masks, earplugs and white noise machines).Read on to find the perfect present for anyone who tosses and turns when they should be catching z’s. But don’t sleep (heh) on ordering your gifts—the sooner you check them off your list, the sooner you can get some well-deserved rest too.For even more options, check out…

Uterine fibroids are the leading cause of women undergoing hysterectomies, leaving them unable to bear children. Fibroids often are diagnosed in women between 20 and 40. They can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pain and infertility. Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says there’s a newer nonsurgical procedure to remove fibroids. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:04) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Fibroids are muscular tumors that grow in the walls of the uterus. In most cases, they’re benign.…

If you recently purchased Tyson dino chicken nuggets, you’re going to want to read this before you eat them. On Saturday, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets because they may be contaminated with small metal pieces. The recall applies to approximately 29,819 pounds of Tyson’s Fully Cooked Fun Nuggets Breaded Shaped Chicken Patties, which are packaged in 29-ounce plastic bags. The nuggets were produced on Sept. 5, 2023, and shipped to retailers in Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. RELATED: The…

Navigating the grocery store can be quite the challenge when you’re shopping with weight loss in mind. With a wide range of foods, nutrition labels, and brands, where does one even begin? If you’re a regular Wegmans shopper, rest assured, this supermarket chain offers plenty of tasty options that can easily be worked into a healthy diet or weight loss eating plan. Eat This, Not That! spoke with the experts who share 10 of the best Wegmans frozen foods for weight loss to add to your cart during your next grocery store run. Because let’s be honest: Who doesn’t love…