January 16, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvwbOYldsFo] People tend to forget that yoga is actually a sneaky butt-sculpting workout. Flowing into various poses helps to mobilize and strengthen your entire body, plus it’s benefitting your mind through mindful breathing, but so many of the moves require a huge amount
Year: 2020
If you’re shopping for CBD supplements, here’s what to look for
January 16, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC ICYMI: CBD is big—like, billion dollar industry, can’t-stop-talking-about-it big. Which means, unless you’ve been totally tuned out, you’re probably clued into the three letters that are taking over the wellness world. But just knowing the basics on all things cannabidiol isn’t quite enough
Championship runner Mary Cain’s training trick is just 3 steps—and is totally worth stealing for yourself
January 16, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Training motivation ebbs and flows over the course of days, weeks, months, and years. That’s why runner and junior world champion Mary Cain (one of Well+Good’s 2020 Changemakers) entered the new year with a fresh method of self-motivation—one completely worth adopting for your
This healthy chili recipe is delicious, loaded with fiber, *and* gut-friendly
January 16, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Chili is easy to make, loaded with healthy ingredients, and the very definition of a comfort food. There’s really only one downside: a hefty bowl of greasy ground beef, topped with cheese, and sour cream can leave you feeling bloated, gassy, and lethargic.
Is your fixed mind-set holding you back in life? Here are 4 steps to change that
January 16, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC I grew up being quiet and shy, and while there’s definitely nothing wrong with either of those traits, I had a sneaking suspicion they were holding me back from feeling optimally fulfilled, personally and professionally. During my teens and early twenties, year after
In a ranking of the best countries for women, the U.S. doesn’t even make the top 10—here’s why
January 15, 2020 at 11:46PM by CWC In a new ranking of the world’s best countries, the United States isn’t first—it’s seventh. And among the best counties for women, it doesn’t even make the top 10 of 80 nations considered—it’s fifteenth, according to U.S. News and World Report. (At least
Williamsburg is basically ‘Wellnessburg,’ and we have the healthy travel guide to prove it
January 15, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyrxwk3JFsI] Ready to plan your wellness-rich Williamsburg itinerary? Watch the video for inspo. There isn’t much Well+Good video producer and host Ella Dove hasn’t tried in the name of wellness (horseback yoga, anyone?) So naturally, we tend to trust her opinions on
This is the age with the least happiness in life—here’s why a psychologist says it’s actually a magic year
January 15, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC Happiness in life isn’t a constant state of being. It’s completely normal for it to rise and fall as time goes by. The year you fall in love might represent the peak of happiness; the year you lose a loved one is likely
7 delicious, creative ways to eat hummus when you’re tired of carrot and celery sticks
January 15, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC We called chickpeas as one of the biggest food and health trends of 2020. The humble legume, once relegated to a cold add-on at salad bars, is now the star ingredient in a wide array of delicious plant-based eats, including chips, pastas, and
This interactive graphic shows how music makes you feel 13 distinct emotions
January 15, 2020 at 05:59PM by CWC When I’m feeling angry and need something to match my energy, I turn to Rico Nasty’s special brand of punk rap. When I’m ready to calm down, I’ll switch to a more soothing artist, like Nao or Alina Baraz. I know I’m not
How I navigate New Year’s resolution season as an eating disorder survivor
January 15, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Editor’s note: This piece might be triggering for people with a history of disordered eating. I was 10 years old when I made myself throw up for the first time. I have grappled with disordered eating for as long as I can remember.
I’m a dermatologist, and these are the mistakes I see people make when treating eczema
January 15, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Having dehydrated skin is one thing, but dealing with eczema takes dry skin woes to another level. Since we’re smack in the middle of winter, a lot of people are experiencing eczema flareups, and there are a few key things to keep in
How to use your foam roller for lymphatic drainage (because it works for that too)
January 15, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Foam rolling is one of the most dependable ways to relieve muscle soreness, get myofascial release, and help with flexibility. Another benefit for your body? Foam rolling helps with lymphatic drainage, too, which means that fluid buildup around your fascia gets broken up,
When you buy a super-expensive beauty product, this is what you’re paying for
January 15, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Call me a beauty snob (or just very gullible), but I’ve always assumed that luxury skin-care products are superior to their budget friendly counterparts—the higher price point must mean they’re more effective and less likely to trigger my highly sensitive skin, right? But
‘Melting’ cleansers completely erase makeup so you can kiss the double cleanse buh-bye
January 15, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC When it comes to the first (and most basic) step in your skin-care routine—cleansing—there are somehow a lot of things to think about. Dermatologists and facialists suggest optimizing your cleanse by using warm (but not too hot) water, choosing a face wash that rids
5 ways to participate in effective activism, according to two experts
January 15, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC As we begin living in 2020, it’s hard not to feel frustrated, confused, and concerned about the state of the world. Less than 48 hours into the new year, the Department of Defense issued a statement announcing a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad killed
6 luxe African safaris that are making wellness a serious focus
January 15, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC The idea of luxury African safaris most commonly conjures dreams of peeping majestic animals in their natural environment. And, sure, that’s a fair primary focus of such a travel experience, but the trip can be so much more. While offering health-boosting benefits that
5 insider tips for aging like a French woman
January 15, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC Aging, no matter which number you’re edging toward, is uncharted territory with new milestones, new hair colors, and new skin-care needs to consider—but why does all the change have to be something to fear? “Because we are living in a time and society
Hate to say it, but complaining only gets you what you want when it’s ‘problem-solving’
January 15, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC I am very infamous for my champagne complaints, my prosecco problems, if you will. This makes me a very hilarious companion during Happy Hour, and then, one unhappy hour later, very annoying to everyone including myself. That’s because complaining has hard limits when
2020 numerology promises we’ll (finally) work things out as people this year—here’s why
January 15, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Given it’s an election year, and one in which the country is divided to an unprecedented degree, I highly doubt anyone went into 2020 thinking, “Finally, the chaos will stop and we can all relax.” No, 2020 does not seem to be shaping
Turn up the heat on your self care with a hot stone massage
January 15, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC The wise philosopher Nelly once said, “It’s getting hot in herre, so take off all your clothes.” He certainly wasn’t talking about getting a hot stone massage, but like, he might as well have. After all, both situations involve high temperatures and a
Your complete guide to hitting the right boutique fitness class for you
January 15, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Boutique fitness studios are like universes unto themselves. Each has its own distinct brand, from the look of the sweat box to the vibe of its classes to what the workouts are actually like once you’re in them. Because of this, boutique fitness
A new study describes 4 ‘ageotypes’ that determine how you age—here’s what that means
January 14, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC We all became infatuated by personality tests in 2019, but they’re about to expand beyond the realm of Myers-Briggs and Enneagram. New research indicates you have an aging personality, or “ageotype,” that determines how your body changes over the course of time. The
A nutritionist’s top 5 all-natural foods for better sleep—and why they work
January 14, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC When it comes to pre-bedtime snacks (and late-night dinners), some foods are known to be sleep disruptors while others are linked to drifting off more soundly. Our culture has long turned to wine or over-the-counter meds as sleep aids, but the truth is,
How to stop a bad horoscope from derailing your day, according to a psychological astrologer
January 14, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC I recently realized that whenever Co-Star gives me an ominous reading for the day, tipping me off to the likelihood that I could expect “Trouble in Sex and Love,” I grow super anxious about the hours ahead, anticipating what kind of awful trouble
Real talk: Do any of these new hair loss supplements actually work?
January 14, 2020 at 06:06PM by CWC On average you might lose 100 strands of hair per day. But what do you do when you’re losing more than usual? Research shows that up to 45 percent of women experience hair loss in their lifetime, and many before the age of
Sage is the deodorant ingredient that doesn’t just cover sweat, it squelches it altogether
January 14, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC When you want rid your life of something negative, reaching for sage is practically wellness 101 (just ask my roommate how many crappy ex-boyfriends I’ve smudged away in the last year). But while we know the herb is great for zapping bad energy,
75% of vulva-owners will have painful sex in their life—here’s what to do if that includes you
January 14, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Moan-making. Spine-chilling. Sheet-twisting. Mind-blowing. Sounds like the stuff of an especially exciting sexual experience, right? For a number of reasons, though, those adjectives aren’t always an orgasmic given. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reports that 75 percent of
Harness your body’s energy-giving ki passages to help fight stress
January 14, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC People may throw around the word “burnout” like it’s a fleeting feeling, but the truth is, it’s a legitimate medical condition that affects up to 44 percent of full-time workers in the U.S. Some signs you may be suffering from burnout: inability to
Ready to stop caring what people people think? Here’s how to do it in 5 steps
January 14, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Right up there with the likes of public speaking, mortality, and rejection is another common anxiety-fueler: the fear of what others think. While it can show up in many forms—like, curbing us from speaking our truth, deciding what we do (and don’t) post