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Summertime is ideal for exploring possible life paths. For undergraduate students joining Mayo’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, the experience is sometimes the first step toward a career in biomedical research and medicine. As of June, the 2023 class of SURF students — 164 undergraduates who were selected from more than 1,800 applicants — are beginning projects in research labs on Mayo’s campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Former SURF student Eran Maina (pictured with his mother) spent time doing research in the Mayo Clinic cancer lab of Evette Radisky, Ph.D., and made a discovery that opened a new…
Another day, another skincare trend. But this one is more chill than you’d expect. Our experts explain how skin cycling works and how it may make your skincare routine smoother. Skin cycling is a four-day skincare routine that involves cycling between exfoliants, retinol-based products, and moisturizers. This allows your skin to rest which, in theory, can improve skin health and reduce irritation from active ingredients or harsh exfoliants. But does it really work?Here’s what board-certified derms say about skin cycling.Like many online trends, skin cycling was popularized by TikTok, but this one has some merit worth exploring. Melanie Palm, M.D.,…
By Jan Kary I was 60 at the time. Trying to take a photo. My hand was shaking so much I couldn’t hold my phone still to capture a picture. “I’m just nervous,” I thought to myself. The same experience happened again and again. “It’s just stress; I just need a good night’s sleep, and everything will be fine,” I concluded. Over the years, my hands began shaking so much in handling utensils, a glass of water, or a ballpoint pen that it was embarrassing to eat in public or be at in-person business meetings. My shaking got progressively worse…
As an avid rock climber who’s dabbled in all the styles—bouldering, rope climbing, mountaineering—I know that the right gear is key to making every experience the best (and safest) it can be. So believe me when I say: If you have a loved one who spends their weekends scaling boulders, or who just recently joined an indoor climbing gym, support their passion with a gift that’s actually useful.Over the years, I’ve tested everything from shoes to harnesses to handy training accessories, and I’ve narrowed down my favorites. Below, you’ll find some of these tried-and-true picks, along with other expert- and…
Shelby Houlihan raced the Beer Mile World Classic on Saturday, finishing with a time of 5:43.81. The event, which is independent from USATF or World Athletics, recognized her performance as a women’s world record and the first time a woman has broken the six-minute barrier.According to the race organizers, it was Houlihan’s first public race since being banned for four years in 2021. Houlihan is barred from sanctioned competition (including those sponsored by USATF and World Athletics), but the Beer Mile World Classic is unaffiliated.Houlihan was banned after testing positive for nandrolone, an anabolic-androgenic steroid, during an out-of-competition drug test…
For many of us, the allure of a glass of wine with dinner after a long day or a pint of beer at happy hour has been rationalized by alcohol’s—wine, specifically—purported health benefits. Headline after headline in the news has long heralded the new studies that support alcohol’s positive impact on countless health outcomes—from heart health to longevity—however, the reality is that the link between alcohol and your well-being is quite complex. Regardless of possible health benefits, the reality is that alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance. According to the World Health Organization, it contributes to three million deaths…
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 Doing my hair is my least favorite activity. So this summer, I’m giving myself a break and wearing box braids. The braids mean my hair is styled from the moment I wake up, but, I still have to work to keep my it and scalp nourished. In…
Relaxation, spontaneity and rejuvenation—it’s what we typically hope for when we plan on our vacations—and we all need breaks from the grind and time to recharge our batteries. However, when subscribing to diet culture’s rigid food rules and beliefs in favor of practicing intuitive eating while traveling, trips can become fraught with stress, mentally, physically and emotionally. According to diet culture, vacations bring too much fun, indulgences and being “bad,” so it’s necessary to go to extreme measures (like restricting food and excessively exercising) before, during and/or after trips to make sure we are “healthy.” But restriction—including detoxes and cleanses—create…
WWE’s “Money in the Bank” premium live event is known and loved for its exciting multi-opponent ladder match, where competitors strive to retrieve a briefcase suspended above the ring. Inside that briefcase is a one-of-a-kind contract that guarantees a championship match opportunity anytime, anywhere, within one year of winning the case. It stands to reason then, that the men and women involved in this brawl for it all will stop at nothing, to climb the ladder and take ownership of the iconic briefcase. And, with the 14th “MITB”-themed event set to take place this Saturday in London, M&F caught up…
While many men know that lifting weights is good for them, the fact of the matter is that they need to turn that knowledge into action. While you can get away without lifting weights in your 20s—especially if you played sports—by the time you hit your 30s, neglecting the weight room as a man is an absolute no-go. We’re here to help you get started with five regular strength exercises for men in their 30s. Lifting weights and strength training offer more benefits to men than virtually any other type of exercise. Some of the benefits include increased strength, muscle…