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A popular artificial sweetener that’s widely found in sugar-free foods and beverages is being labeled as a possible cancer risk by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO’s cancer research agency, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), determined aspartame to be a possible carcinogen after reviewing and assessing the potential carcinogenic effect of the sweetener, but says it’s safe to consume in limited amounts. Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and the editor of “The Mayo Clinic Diet,” explains what this new classification means and why the risk is low. Watch: Mayo Clinic expert weighs in…
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 I’m at the beach, I do everything in my power to protect my skin while still having fun. I enter my fish era, spending 90 percent of the time in the water (if you haven’t sat on a pool noodle in the ocean, you’re missing out).…
When you’re trying to lose weight, you know that every little 100 calories—like those in a glass of wine—can really add up.Cutting back alcohol consumption for the duration rather than giving it up entirely is one way to deal with it. After all, just adding a big spritz of seltzer to your glass of wine slashes calories and lets you blend in with your dinner companions or fellow party-goers without having to explain why you’re not drinking.Unfortunately, that solution doesn’t take into account one big problem: When you drink any alcohol, it can stimulate your appetite while it also reduces…
In this episode of “A Productive Conversation,” I’m joined by Peter Ivanov. Peter is an inspiring keynote speaker, renowned for his expertise in virtual teams and future-oriented leadership. With 20 years of experience as a Senior Manager leading international virtual teams across Europe, Africa, and Asia, Peter’s teams have achieved remarkable success, including winning the prestigious “Global IT Connect Award” in 2012. As the author of the acclaimed book “Virtual Power Teams,” translated into six languages and ranked as an “Amazon Top 3” in international management, Peter’s mission is to unite global talent in tackling humanity’s toughest challenges. During our…
Blue tea, also known as butterfly pea flower tea or blue chai, is a type of herbal tea that has gained significant popularity in recent years. What sets blue tea apart is its vibrant blue colour, derived from the petals of the butterfly pea flower. This tea has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and Southeast Asian cultures. The butterfly pea flower has been used for centuries in traditional medicine practices in Thailand, Malaysia, and India. It has been valued for its potential health benefits and is often brewed into tea. In addition to its medicinal use,…
Ice cream sundaes are the best summertime treat any day of the week. Each spoonful treats you to cool, sweet ice cream plus gooey chocolate or caramel sauce and other fruity, nutty or salty flavors. There’s something for almost every taste in an ice cream sundae. Unfortunately, standard versions also come with excessive calories, fat and sugar: According to FastFoodNutrition.org, a small hot fudge sundae from a popular chain ice cream shop contains 300 calories, 10 grams of fat and 36 grams of sugar.Legend has it that the first sundae was created in the 1880s at a drug store where…
There are plenty of benefits to breastfeeding, but more parents are getting real about just how hard the process can be. To no one’s surprise, new mom Keke Palmer isn’t afraid to go there.The Nope star welcomed four-month-old Leodis “Leo” Andrellton in February. Since then, she’s been on the rollercoaster that is motherhood—and for her, breastfeeding has been “a doozy,” she recently told People.“Although breastfeeding is ‘natural,’ it’s not instinctual,” Palmer said. “I really went through the journey of just trying to figure out how to do that and how to support my baby—how to deal with the pressure of…
Irritability is a common side effect of heat. A heat wave is affecting parts of the U.S., including much of the Southwest, through the Southeast and parts of Europe. When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll more than just physically. Our well-being can suffer as well. “A study of over 2 million people found an increased visit rate or incidence of people going to the emergency department with psychiatric and mental health-related concerns during periods of high heat,” says Dr. Robert Bright, a Mayo Clinic psychiatrist. “It showed a higher level of visits for substance abuse, anxiety, mood disorders, and…
How strange that menopause and perimenopause aren’t part of our regular health education. The topics are finally trending wellness and women are shedding the stigma to talk about it. We asked Micropause founder, Emily Wagner to fill on the basics around perimenopause and she shared these in-depth insights with us…It’s not you, it’s perimenopause. Maybe.When I broke out into a cold sweat in the middle of a corporate meeting, I thought, “oh here we go, I’m getting the flu.” Sweat pooled around my collar, my business blouse was now transparent and beneath me, a puddle, on the floor. You know…
Picture this: You’re in the middle of a marathon that you’re sure you’ve paced correctly (no going out too fast!), yet a wave of fatigue makes it feel as if you’ve been sprinting for the past 10 miles. Another one: You’re strength training and despite planning just a 20-minute session, you’re already gassed at the end of your first set. Dealing with this kind of fatigue is common, and it can tank performance or even set you up for injury. For example, slogging through the second half of that marathon even though you feel wiped out can affect your form…