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The tools we use to combat stress can get as serious as the stressors themselves — but not all of them have to be! Art therapy possesses proven benefits to help us reduce anxiety, and can be so fun. In fact, that’s often the point.Backed by increasing scientific evidence that a creative practice can improve mental health, art educator Berry Stein of Art Life Practice has a mission to cultivate everyday art-making and creative wellness.Learn about Berry’s favorite art books and museums, plus a bit about the mental health benefits that make her private classes and at-home art kits just…
Kara Goucher’s memoir about her career in professional running, The Longest Race, alleges shocking behavior by her longtime coach, Alberto Salazar, and how she overcame it. But a subplot throughout the book is how much money she was earning in the sport along the way. Goucher is open about her contract with Nike and appearance fees at races, including the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and the Great North Run in the U.K. (Nike did not respond to an email from Runner’s World seeking comment.) Even though the deals are from 10 to 20 years ago, they provide…
Diehard Trader Joe’s fans have finally reached the exciting time of year when the retailer starts rolling out its lineup of summer products. This means seasonal favorites like the Horchata and Ube ice creams are finally returning to shelves after a long hiatus, and brand-new products are making their grand debut. While not all new Trader Joe’s items become popular enough to achieve legendary status, one new product that just launched at stores is already garnering major hype from customers: Gluten-Free Strawberry Muffins. RELATED: 8 Unhealthiest Frozen Foods at Trader Joe’s, According to Dietitians Trader Joe’s already offers several popular gluten-free…
THE DREADED REAPPLICATION— there’s nothing worse than having to break from your pool swim or beach volleyball game to slather on more SPF. Well, one thing might be worse: Sunburn. It happens all too often—one in three Americans report getting a sunburn at least once a year, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Even sleeping becomes uncomfortable with sunburn. Not getting burned is the best option. But if it happens, anyway, there are five ways to get some sunburn relief, fast. Here’s what to know: How Does Sunburn Happen? Sunburn is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet, or…
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 best way to “kick” off your long-awaited Memorial Day weekend? By shopping some seriously good sneaker sales, of course. The celebratory Memorial Day sales have slowly but surely popped off in just about every category, but it’s really the sneakers we’ve been vying to get our…
The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will be both special and memorable for Tony Kanaan. Not only will it be his 22nd 500, but it will also be the final race of his career. At 48 years old, Kanaan never once thought much about when the checkered flag would wave on his career. Since his debut with the NTT IndyCar Series in 1998, the love of the sport and the thrill of competition has always fueled him throughout a quarter of a century. “I love what I do,” Kanaan told M&F. “I never said I wanted to race to…
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t enjoy white rice. It’s versatile, comforting, and can absorb any flavor you throw at it. Whether it’s the base of a burrito bowl or wrapped into one, rolled into your favorite fresh sushi, or just used as a side item to your favorite vegetable and protein dish, this grain is truly loved by many. However, knowing that it’s more processed than other types of rice, many rice lovers may be questioning its nutritional value and asking the important question: Is white rice healthy? A loaded question, it has many complex answers. On…
While your hot girl walks, hikes, and trail runs are important for your overall well-being, heading into nature means you (and your pet) may encounter ticks—no matter where you live.Different species of ticks can be found in every region of the country, so no state is exactly immune to these little critters. They live in brushy, grassy, and wooded areas in particular and could make your neighborhood—or even your own backyard—their home. They’re most active during the warmer months of April through September (#same), as noted by the CDC, but you could be exposed to ‘em year-round. Why you should…
When Hank Green shared his Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis last week (in the most Hank Green way, to boot), I got a twinge of sadness in my cold, black heart. And after watching his announcement video, I also felt a bit of hope. Not hope for him, but hope for the chronic illness community at large.Now let me be clear: I care very much about Hank’s diagnosis and what he’s going to be going through. He seems to fully understand the scope of what he’s up against, which in no way surprises me considering he’s a person who is dedicated to…
Whether you’re a top, bottom, vers, or hoping to find out, you’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for a new toy. Using a strap-on is a hot way to explore anal play and power dynamics—and straps are, of course, a regular part of life for many queer people. Because there are so many options to choose from, we spoke to sex experts and scoured customer reviews to figure out everything you need to know about buying the best strap-on for you, whether you’re getting your first one or your twentieth.What is a strap-on?A strap-on is basically a harness that can…