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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 Olympic Games are one of the few times when almost the entire world rallies together to celebrate the power of athletics and sports. When we watch these competitions, we are seeing the culmination of years of hard work. And much in the way that the Olympic…
IT SEEMS TO be an endless debate in wellness these days: coffee or matcha? We’ve all heard that exchanging our morning Americano or cold brew for a cup of bright green matcha could be a good idea. But is it really true?While matcha is often perceived as a trendy LA wellness drink, the nutrient-dense green tea powder has been around for eons, dating back to the Tang Dynasty in China and playing a popular role in Japanese culture for over 800 years.If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the hunt for an upgrade to your daily routines. A hot,…
READY TO finally revamp some of your worn-down fitness gear? If so, you’re in luck, because according to Amazon’s recent press release, Prime Day is going to be happening from July 11th to July 12th. The 48-hour sales event is going to be loaded with goods from some of our favorite brands, including Asics, NordicTrack, Hyperice, and more.Whether you’re a total gear junkie or simply looking to upgrade your home gym setup, this is a perfect opportunity to get your hands on some of the best fitness products at incredible prices. From editor-approved treadmills and rowing machines, to cult-favorite running…
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise the in the U.S and around the globe. The World Health Organization reports more than 1 million new sexually transmitted infections are acquired a day — with the majority of them asymptomatic. Dr. Stacey Rizza, an infectious diseases physician with Mayo Clinic, says there are many reasons for the continued rise in sexually transmitted infections in the last few years. She says educating people is crucial and an important step in reducing the risks of sexually transmitted infections, which can have long-lasting health effects on the individual as well as society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
When to get vaccinated: At least a month before your tripHepatitis A and hepatitis B are two very different diseases, both of which can hurt the liver, but there’s a combined hep A/hep B vaccine that you can get if you haven’t been immunized against either one (or just don’t know what you’ve been vaxxed for in the past). You can get this on an expedited schedule too, if you’re up against the clock: Typically this shot is given over the course of six months, but in a pinch, three doses can be administered in 21 days. There are also…
This year is my 25th wedding anniversary, and it also just happens to be the 25th anniversary of Celine Dion’s multiple award-winning song “My Heart Will Go On,” from the movie “Titanic,” the first official date night song and movie my husband and I shared. The night we both knew without a single doubt we were in love, the kind of love that fears nothing and is unconditional. Love that is joyful, fierce and true, the rarest treasure in the world.AdvertisementThe discovery of the love of my life is not the only coincidence I share with Ms. Dion.We could not…
Hot, sunny days that last long into the evening invite us to eat simple meals full of fresh ingredients that are abundant in summer. Produce shelves and farmer’s markets offer so many favorite seasonal summer fruits and vegetables that you can enjoy them every day and never grow bored. Here are nine healthy seasonal foods that hit their peak in summer, along with tips and tempting ideas for eating them.1. BasilIs basil an herb used to add flavor to marina sauce and other Italian-style dishes? Or is it a leafy green you can toss in salads, stir into omelets and…
Dear Dinah, I haven’t always been fat. Sure, I’ve always been a larger gal with bigger shoulders, wider hips, bigger boobs. But I entered my fat era maybe in my late 20s, and have only more fully engaged it as I’ve flown through my 30s. My ex made me feel terrible about my body at every turn for almost a decade. My grandmother used to comment on things not fitting properly—including a prom dress that I was in love with. Trainers will often recommend “lifestyle changes” even though I’m working with them to get strong, not to lose weight. No…
Earlier this year, Selena Gomez spoke to Vanity Fair about how being a Disney Channel star brought its fair share of trauma, admitting, “Sometimes I get triggered.”But the 30-year-old star revealed on her former co-stars’ Wizards of Waverly Pod podcast, that the experience of shooting the show was one of the happiest periods of her life.“I think I felt safe, and that’s a really hard thing for me to feel,” she said.Selena Gomez spoke earlier this month to Vanity Fair about how being a Disney Channel star brought its fair share of trauma, admitting, “Sometimes I get triggered. It’s not…
Getting totally jacked requires more than simply pumping iron at the gym. If you want to sculpt a muscular, well-rounded physique, you need to make nutrition and resistance training a top priority. You may also need to reevaluate your lifestyle habits. Blink Fitness trainer Ronny Garcia, CPT, points out that a routine with compound exercises that engage multiple muscle groups at the same time can be incredibly beneficial in helping with muscle growth—though that’s not to say you should totally forget about isolation (or “target-specific”) exercises if you want to target a specific muscle area. “Maintaining a well-balanced diet, nutrition,…