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“I started writing my first book at the age of two. It’s gonna be published at the age of four. Not bad for a little kid, huh?” But Dean Weitenhagen isn’t a child prodigy with a five-year plan. He is a 70-year-old commercial real estate broker with a new lease on life — and a new “birthday” he celebrates — thanks to a lifesaving stem cell transplant for acute myeloid leukemia. Dean’s new birthday, and his upcoming book, have given him a chance to reflect on the purpose and meaning he found after his yearslong journey with AML and how a…
In an increasingly unpredictable job market, knowing how to face layoffs and navigate severance negotiations is a necessary skill. According to a recent JustAnswer survey, “58% of people who received a severance package when laid off did not negotiate that package.” Despite that high number, severance negotiations are not a lost cause. Sho Dewan, career coach, founder and CEO of Workhap, and Merry A. Kogut, a licensed attorney based out of Washington, shed light on the process, debunking misconceptions and providing essential advice to allow employees to confidently enter their severance negotiations. What is severance pay and when is it due?“Severance pay,”…
There is no doubting most gymgoers’ attraction to the barbell bench press. It is part of the Big 3 lifts for a reason: The barbell bench press, with its stability and relatively fixed range of motion, allows the lifter to move the most weight possible. But through injury or range of motion issues, not everyone is capable of maximizing the bench press. That’s where the dumbbell bench press comes in. You cannot go as heavy with this variation, but the dumbbell bench press does have a few advantages over the barbell variation. As you lift two dumbbells, each arm is…
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that play a crucial role in maintaining overall health. They are considered ‘essential’ because the body cannot produce them on its own and must obtain them through diet. Omega-3s have been linked to various health benefits, including heart health, brain function, and inflammation reduction. Cod liver oil and fish oil are two commonly consumed dietary supplements rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Cod liver oil is derived from the livers of codfish, while fish oil is obtained from the tissues of fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, or sardines. Both supplements provide a concentrated source…
If you’re tapped into the mental health or pop culture world, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The therapy technique has been around since the late 1980s but in the past few years has become increasingly popular, thanks in part to some major celebrity shoutouts.Prince Harry, for one, filmed an EMDR session for his 2021 documentary series with Oprah; Sandra Bullock publicly shared how the method helped her heal after a stalker broke into her home; Ashley Judd recently told The New York Times that she turned to EMDR to process…
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 an unspoken “golden” rule amongst the sexually active, particularly vulva owners, to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs)—always get up and pee after sex, no matter how tired and satiated you are. After all that grinding and thrusting, bacteria (be it your own or your partner’s) near…
Ever wanted to watch two tech billionaires beat each other up? Like The Hunger Games but in reverse? Now’s your chance. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has just accepted a challenge from Twitter’s owner Elon Musk to hash out their differences in that most respectable and appropriate of public arenas—a cage fight. It all started when news dropped that Zuckerberg’s Meta, the parent company for Facebook and Instagram, is working on an alternative platform to Twitter called Threads. “I’m sure Earth can’t wait to be exclusively under Zuck’s thumb with no other options,” Musk tweeted, to which one of his followers…
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Many will argue that no meal is complete without dessert. For some, this means a couple of chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk. For others, it’s something even more decadent like a slice of chocolate mousse cake. Fortunately, Trader Joe’s has it all. Unlike many grocery stores, which have easily discernible bakery departments, Trader Joe’s baked goods are stocked a bit more inconspicuously.…
IF LOSING WEIGHT TOPS your list of health goals, you may be tempted to try different kinds of supplements to help you get there. But there’s one group of supplements that you should be wary of. Several supplements sold as “thyroid health” or “thyroid support” products promise to assist you in shedding some extra pounds—but doctors say they can be risky.“Some people take thyroid supplements thinking it will help them lose weight because an underactive thyroid, a condition called hypothyroidism, can cause weight gain,” explains Florence Comite, M.D., an endocrinologist and founder of the Comite Center for Precision Medicine and…
Obesity in the U.S. is an extremely concerning issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from the timeframe of 1999 to 2000 through 2017 to March 2020, the number of obese individuals in the country jumped from 30.5% to 41.9%. “Severe obesity” also skyrocketed from 4.7% to 9.2%. So it should come as no surprise that a common fitness goal individuals strive to achieve is weight loss. In order to make weight loss happen for you, you need to be diligent about what you’re putting into your body via following a healthy diet and get in the…