February 04, 2020 at 06:30PM by CWC Every once in a while, you may get the itch to walk on the wild side of the kitchen and—gasp—prepare a complicated recipe from scratch. You chop all your veggies to one-eighth-inch (aka a French “brunoise”), knead your own pizza dough as sweat
Year: 2020
Why giving your taste buds something new can be good for you—in more ways than one
February 04, 2020 at 05:49PM by CWC If you’re a creature of habit (guilty), your eating routine is probably down to a scripted science: meal prep, eat, and repeat until you finally decide you’re over it. Trying new foods on the reg? Not necessarily on the menu. There’s a reason
Some of the best beauty products have notorious scents—here’s why
February 04, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Everyone warned me before I first started using the iconic beauty product Biologique Recherche P50 ($67) that it had… a smell. As soon as I swiped the acid toner all over my face, the aroma hit my nose, and I had to remind
A physical therapist and a stretching expert explain how to tell if you’re overstretching
February 04, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Hot yoga is perfect when you’re feeling tight, because the heat loosens your muscles, allowing you to go a bit deeper. But sometimes, you can feel a little too open. I’ve definitely had moments where I popped into a pose way too easily, and
How to get over trust issues so they don’t sour an old or new relationship
February 04, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Trust is like a mirror. Depending on how badly it’s broken, you can fix it to an extent, but you’re always going to at least see cracks in the reflection. Sure, I’m paraphrasing Beyoncé and Lady Gaga from the “Telephone” video here, but
The best workout for you to try, based on your Myers-Briggs type
February 04, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC If you’re someone who simply doesn’t like to work out, have you ever considered that perhaps you haven’t tried the modality that really does it for you? And even if you do like a solid sweat sesh, you might not be fully aware
This is the one supplement every woman should be taking, according to a naturopathic doctor
February 04, 2020 at 10:30AM by CWC Ever walked down a supplement aisle at a health food store and felt completely overwhelmed? Same, same. But it turns out you can give your health a boost without transforming your vitamin cabinet into an equally overwhelming replica of said health food store.
Hitting a plateau on your healthy meal prep? These better-for-you swaps will put you back on track
February 04, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC When you hit a fitness plateau, the easy fix is trying a new class or lifting heavier weights in your next gym sesh. But when your motivation to meal prep starts to wilt like your third-day salads, it can be tough to find
6 cauliflower benefits that prove the veggie deserves to be more than just a pizza crust
February 04, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC There is perhaps no one on Earth who has enjoyed more of a makeover than the cauliflower. Once a sad side dish, the humble cruciferous vegetable started from the bottom to become one of the defining foods of the past decade. Through the
How to care for your aloe plant and make it really thrive all year long
February 04, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Aloe plants are an easy way to add greenery to your home. Many people even keep an aloe plant to treat minor burns or cuts. Just break off a piece of one of the long, juicy leaves and apply the gel to your
The books, documentaries, and podcasts recommended by 3 nutrition experts
February 04, 2020 at 12:30AM by CWC If you’re always reading up on ways to get plant-based protein, or shop more sustainably, it’s because you, like us, love to learn. We’re constantly turning to experts to learn more. And while they know so much about their craft, they also turn
Derms say the ‘big four’ are all you need to deal with dry skin
February 04, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC There’s a myth in beauty that your routine needs to be miles-long to work effectively. In truth, most dermatologists say that you only really only need four products to have a productive skin-care regimen: a cleanser, a serum, a moisturizer, and an SPF.
Apparently, some people do not have an inner voice—here’s how that happens
February 03, 2020 at 11:44PM by CWC No two people think exactly alike, but it seems that some people go through life without an inner monologue altogether. A viral Tweet pointed out that “some people’s thoughts are like sentences they ‘hear,’ and some people just have abstract non-verbal thoughts, and
What to know about CBDP and THCP, the newly discovered (and highly potent) cousins of CBD and THC
February 03, 2020 at 10:03PM by CWC Just when you thought you’d figured out CBD, scientists go discover a whole new cannabis compound—and this one may be the most potent yet. In a study published by the journal Nature, a team of Italian scientists reported their discovery of tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP),
I teach a stretching class, and this is the stretch *everyone* should be doing on the reg
February 03, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC When we’re stretching, we tend to target our own personal hotspots for muscle tightness. If you’re a runner, like I am, that’s likely your quads and hip flexors; if you frequent spin classes, it’ll be your glutes and your hammies. This is all fine,
10 enduring myths about herpes that sexual health experts want you to stop believing
February 03, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC You probably have thoughts about herpes. Some may be accurate, but others may be born more of stigma (and jokes, of which herpes is often the punchline) than any actual truth about the virus. My personal understanding of herpes—a common, sexually-transmitted virus that
Your skin doesn’t grow in a flower pot, so what does “all-natural” mean for you?
February 03, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Ever since the term “natural skin care” started trending, it’s largely been used as a catch-all for products made from plants. It’s also a term that’s subtly suggestive of superior health benefits: As the clean beauty industry narrative goes, botanically based skin care
Well+Good TALKS: Burnout 2.0: How to Achieve More Balance in a World That Values Busyness
February 03, 2020 at 05:11PM by CWC If 2019 was the year burnout became a globally recognized condition by the World Health Organization (hint: it was), 2020 will be the year we start to figure out how to stop it from plaguing our careers, bodies, and minds. In this panel
There are 4 supermoons this year—here’s what each means for your sign
February 03, 2020 at 04:59PM by CWC Even if you’re someone who can casually rattle off their sun, moon, and rising sign and is keenly aware of their astrological compatibility and shadow side, there are likely certain components of the cosmos you don’t know. Coming upon these bits of previously
The simple protein-packed breakfast J.Lo’s trainer makes in 5 minutes flat
February 03, 2020 at 04:45PM by CWC I don’t think I was the only one who ended last night’s Super Bowl halftime show with a dropped jaw. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira killed it with a performance that caused uproarious applause and a major spike in Google searches. They may not
Prepare to be sore: This 7-move Pilates-inspired workout will light up your full body
February 03, 2020 at 03:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8A8zKXeHNo] Pilates-inspired workouts—one of Well+Good’s 2020 wellness trends—are known for their really, really slow, small movements that burn like hell. While you could hit up a studio in your ‘hood, you can get a Pilates in home workout in your very own
Smoothies aren’t always healthy—here’s how to ensure your next one is
February 03, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC There are few foods out there with more of an enduring healthy reputation than smoothies. Experts love to recommend them for breakfasts, colorful recipes are splashed all over wellness influencers’ feeds, and they’re a mainstay of many wellness-minded restaurant menus. It makes sense
Sex educators want you to have pillow talk after sex (because postgame analysis isn’t just a sports thing)
February 03, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Even dating back to my first-ever kisses, I adhered to a specific post-smooch routine: Call up my best friend and tell her about it in excruciating detail: the saliva situation, tongue use, hand placement, you name it. The debrief was as thorough as
I put snail gel on my face for a whole month—here’s what happened to my skin
February 03, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC You could say I’m familiar with snails if you count Gary from Spongebob and the time I ate a few on top of toast when I visited Paris (insert chef’s kiss). What I didn’t know until about a month ago is that snails
With Venus in Aries, you’re due for a fiery dose of bravery this week
February 02, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC With Imbolc (aka Candlemas), the halfway point between the last solstice and the upcoming equinox, happening on Sunday, February 2, the month kicks off with an invitation to settle into the opportunities this midseason moment presents. Simultaneously, on this cross-quarter day, we’re able
Restrictive dieting doesn’t work—here’s how to make sure your healthy habits actually stick
February 02, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC There are a lot of bad health trends that we were excited to say goodbye to last year, from detox teas (ugh) to antidepressant shaming. But unfortunately, restrictive diets that promote cutting out whole food groups and severe limitations on what foods are
I’m an RD, and these are the 3 most common questions I get asked about gut health
February 02, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC With the increasing amount of evidence linking your microbiome (the bacteria that call your body home) to your overall health and well-being, it’s safe to say that many people are now listening to their gut, so to speak, when making their food choices.
I’m a Sephora beauty director and these are the 4 best foundations money can buy
February 02, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC I’ve always considered myself a tinted moisturizer devotee, but after two minutes on the phone with Sephora Beauty Director David Razzano, I’ve had a change of heart. The makeup artist who tries thousands of products each year talks about full-coverage foundation the way
5 foot posture exercises that feel a lot like a foot massage
February 02, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC There are a lot of variables that go into having good posture. Keeping your shoulders back, your spine in its proper curve, and your pelvis straight (and not tilted) are key to keeping yourself upright, rather than hunched over. Lesser known, however, is that
This is how often you should be washing your pillows, because dust mites love them
February 02, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Okay, so, confession time: I don’t think I’ve ever washed my pillows. Like, ever. I sometimes give ’em a good spray of Lysol when my sheets are in the wash, but other than that, they don’t get any attention. I’ve never considered the fact