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If you were a fan of Super Size Me in the early 2000s, you may have mixed emotions on whether or not you can eat fast-food and still be healthy. Fast-food typically has a reputation for being high in calories, fat, sodium, and added sugars—but that doesn’t mean it can’t have its place in the context of a healthy diet. We spoke to dietitians to find out exactly which fast food meals they recommend for your health and which ones may contribute to weight loss. Keep in mind that one meal cannot make or break your diet. In fact, it’s important…
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 Thanks to a recent surge in sensitive-skin friendly skin-care products, finding gentler alternatives to traditionally harsh products like retinols and chemical peels is easier than ever. But finding hypoallergenic makeup that doesn’t cause a flare up? That’s a different story. Even though they offer fabulous results, many…
When it comes to the women’s side of bodybuilding, Lenda Murray, Whitney Jones, Camile Periat, and Wendy Fortino are four of the best experts that you will ever find. The co-hosts of Femme Flex Friday can speak about any athlete in every division to educate the viewers and fans every week. They don’t just want to help with topics inside the sport. They also want to help enrich the quality of life for the people that follow them. That’s why they devoted a recent episode of FFF to modern day challenges that come from dating. They started by playing a…
Watching your favorite NBA team battle it out against a rival on the court may be stressful for a fan—but just imagine being a player. Professional athletes are revered and worshipped, pushing their bodies to the limit in ridiculously high-pressure situations. While it can be thrilling to watch, all that demand can have a big impact on a player’s mental health. And the NBA certainly isn’t ignoring that fact.In fact, the NBA has an entire program dedicated to supporting the mental wellness of players, led by clinical and sports psychologist Kensa Gunter, Psy.D. Gunter, who is the director of the…
If you want to come across as insensitive, or even hostile, there are two things you can say to someone who is upset that will immediately do the trick: Calm down and just relax. If anyone ever said them to you, you know exactly what I mean. Did you suddenly feel better? I doubt it. They sound more like veiled criticisms and demands than comfort. On the other hand, if you actually listen to what someone is feeling and saying, pay attention to their body language, or tell them they will be ok, they will probably feel supported, heard, validated,…
Staying hydrated and applying ice packs to your head (one of Meyer’s go-to strategies) can provide some relief too. “Dehydration can either trigger the migraine [attack] or make it worse,” says Dr. Aymen. Vision problems and vertigoDuring her migraine attacks, Meyer sometimes gets so dizzy that the room “spins” and she loses her balance. She’s found that the only solution is lying down horizontally until her vision stabilizes and she can comfortably move upright again.According to Dr. Watson, Meyer’s approach is one the best things you can do for vision problems and vertigo during a migraine attack. Pushing through and carrying on with…
The coronation of King Charles III will be attended by approximately 2,000 people and cost somewhere in the region of £1.57 million—that’s nearly $2 million US. And on top of the hour-long lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, the ascent of Charles and Camilla to the throne will be marked by a coronation concert.The event will be headlined by pop stars (and American Idol judges) Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. The line-up for the concert will also include the British band Take That, singer-songwriter Freya Ridings, opera singers Andrea Bocelli and Sir Bryn Terfel, composer and pianist Alexis Ffrench,…
I got my first COVID infection in January 2020, before most people even realized the coronavirus was here. I was a third-year medical student, and I saw a patient who had just returned from Japan. In retrospect, he was really sick with very typical COVID symptoms—cough, fever, shortness of breath. I wasn’t wearing a mask when I saw him. Within two days, I got really sick. My doctor had no idea what I was dealing with. (I wouldn’t find out I had COVID until May of that year when a blood test detected COVID antibodies in my body.)During my clinical…
When we think of a care team, who comes to mind? Doctors, therapists, phlebotomists, gastroenterologists, and other medical professionals probably do — but what about those who pay more witness to our symptoms, bad days, and flare-ups? Doctors help with symptom management, procedures, and medication discussions, but our partners are there for emotional support and often carry a load that’s just as heavy as ours. This isn’t to downplay the experience of those of us who live with ulcerative colitis (UC); however, it is a heavy thing to see someone you care about in pain. Our partners are often the ones…
Summer reading lists aren’t just for schoolchildren. You might be looking for books to read on your lunch break, by the pool or just in the air conditioning. There are a variety of exciting titles coming out this summer for small-business leaders and entrepreneurs. Here are some of the most promising new releases:1. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business (18th ed.)By Stephen FishmanPublisher: NoloThis new edition, updated to reflect recent changes to the law, now includes some best practices for how to run your business and handle legal issues relating to insurance, employees and more.2. The P.A.I.D.…