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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 Surprise, surprise: Finding a cute swimsuit you feel comfortable and genuinely confident in is kind of a big deal. The emotional rollercoaster of fitting room try-ons and online returns can be grueling, especially for folks who grew up in the age of glorified diet culture and were…
Fun fact: When working out on a rowing machine, you engage up to 86 percent of your muscles at once. Basically, it works your whole body, and really well—which is probably why the number of people using rowing machines in gyms, at home, and during workout classes has risen by nearly 20 percent since 2014. If you’re contemplating hopping on board yourself, you’re far from alone. Rowing machines are especially great for anyone who wants a low-impact workout that still raises their heart rate, says Emma Lavelle, CPT, an Orangetheory coach in Manhattan Midtown West. It puts way less stress…
It’s a time of transition for the greater restaurant industry. Many brands are still trying to find their footing post-pandemic and make financial sense of the astounding inflation we’ve all seen over the past year or so. Last year, however, turned out quite well for steakhouses. In pursuit of more food for their money, customers returned to steakhouse dining rooms in droves. Texas Roadhouse, for example, reached $4 billion in sales for the first time ever in 2022. LongHorn Steakhouse, similarly, enjoyed a significant year-over-year increase in domestic sales as well ($1.8 billion in 2021, 2.3 billion in 2022). Fast…
Shortly before Thanksgiving 2021, Jerry Haines, a part-time farmer and retired butter and cheesemaker, was helping another farmer with fall chores. He felt good but noticed an odd lump on his upper arm. “It wasn’t too big — only about the size of a hickory nut. I thought that something bit me,” says the 81-year-old Arcadia, Wisconsin, resident. “Over the next few days, it got bigger. Then I found a lump in my armpit too.” Getting a diagnosis Jerry talked with his wife, Sherry Haines, and they decided to get the lumps examined. Jerry scheduled an appointment with his primary…
Plan to drink and eat after your workouts, preferably within 20 to 30 minutes of finishing.If you are headed right to work, or have other commitments immediately after a workout, pack a cooler with some healthy snacks beforehand so you can grab and go—possibly even eating in the car.Be sure your snacks include protein, a little fat, and some complex carbohydrates for replenishing energy needs. Good options include low-fat chocolate milk, a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, almonds, fruit, or yogurt. Keep plenty of water on hand, too, so you can rehydrate throughout the day.And as easy as it…
Here’s a sample script that Levister often encourages folks with diabetes to use when introducing their diagnosis. While it’s a good starting point, feel free to tweak this template based on your unique journey—as well as who you’re talking to:“I’m telling you about my diagnosis because I care about you and our relationship. I’d like to be able to talk to you about it, so I want to share what I’ve learned so far as I’ve discussed nutrition with my registered dietitian/doctor. They explained that having type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean I can never have sweets or carbs again. Instead,…
A few weeks back, I asked RW+ members to share one song they love to run to the most. You delivered! We now have an RW+ Member Playlist full of inspiration, strength, affirmations, and powerful words about runners’ determination to keep on going no matter how difficult it feels. But that’s not all.I also asked why these members chose the particular song, and I received a whole bunch of heartwarming and deeply personal answers.I put the playlist to the test on a stressful day when I really didn’t feel like running but knew that it would be the best thing…
Staying in excellent shape doesn’t necessarily mean signing up for a pricey fitness membership or constantly hitting your workouts hard. As a matter of fact, you don’t even need to waste time going to and from the gym. All you really require is a workout mat and your body weight for a trainer’s top-recommended daily floor exercises for men to stay fit. Don’t overthink things—your fitness session can be that simple! Putting your body weight to the test through floor exercises is a time-efficient, seamless form of training. Plus, all you need to do is roll out your mat in…
Drifting off, and it feels so good. 🎶 Until…your partner starts to snore, your body wakes you up at midnight, or bright lights or alcohol keep you from getting precious REM sleep. And don’t even get us started on falling asleep in the first place. Hello, anxiety!We Greatist staffers have worked on our fair share of research-backed sleep-related content. And while we’re not perfect in the sleep department, we have a few tricks up our sleeve when it comes to getting quality Zzz’s. We’ve partnered with Olly® to share our own sleep stories with you, including the tips and techniques…
You practice soccer drills in the driveway, stay up all night helping perfect a science fair project and pay for a pitching coach for your future All Star. Are you also interested in building and encouraging the leadership skills of the young people in your life? Here are some simple steps to take now to raise leaders, and the benefits of doing so early on. The need for raising good leadersInnovating to solve a societal issue, creating a product that elicits joy or introducing a process that eases life for millions: the world needs leaders to shepherd ideas, motivate other employees…