January 02, 2019 at 01:02PM The only thing I feel like I have complete control over is my nails. When my life turns into a barely manageable dumpster fire, I find solace in the fact that my nails aren’t simply done, but they look fresh AF (nail art on point 365). So during a recent trip…Continue Reading →

December 15, 2018 at 07:39AM If you’ve ever listened to Esther Perel’s podcast Where Should We Begin?, you know that the psychotherapist and TED Talk star practices a form of almost radical compassion that gets results, in the most surprising ways. No matter how locked-in-battle the couple seems to be, by the end there’s new light…Continue Reading →

December 04, 2018 at 11:21AM True life: I am physically incapable of making a manicure last more than two days. No matter what I do, the polish starts to chip by hour 48, leaving me seriously frustrated at the fact that I dropped hard-earned cash for what feels like no reason. Gel is slightly better,…Continue Reading →

November 26, 2018 at 03:31PM If you’re ready to sweat, but don’t have fitness accessories (read: resistance bands, medicine balls, and dumbbells) on hand, you basically have two options. You could put off your workout until tomorrow, or you can emulate Halle Berry and transform everyday household objects into your make-shift gym equipment. (The latter! Go…Continue Reading →

October 23, 2018 at 10:02AM Spotting a hangnail wreaking havoc on your otherwise flawless manicure is a beauty SOS moment in an of itself, but add a nasty infection to the equation, and you’ll be Googling furiously for a quick solution. According to Leigh Winters, MS, a neuroscientist and former fellow at Columbia University’s Spirituality…Continue Reading →

September 26, 2018 at 06:30PM Traveling often for work (or just for fun if you’re living your best life) is a great way to check off your tourist bucket list—but it can also throw a major wrench into your wellness routines. Well+Good video producer Ella Dove (more commonly referred to as the office jet-setter) is…Continue Reading →

January 28, 2019 at 10:53AM by CWC You can oat-milk matcha-latte your way out of a lot of the symptoms of a crappy night’s sleep, but there’s one thing that no amount of caffeine is going to fix after you’ve spent multiple hours tossing and turning: the dark circles that stake out under your eyes….Continue Reading →

January 28, 2019 at 08:39AM by CWC Here’s the question every vegetarian and vegan dreads the most: “How do you get enough protein?” (The runner-up: “Don’t you miss bacon?”) It’s an annoying, but well-meaning question. After all, the most common forms of protein—you know, the macronutrient responsible for building muscle, repairing tissue, and assisting in…Continue Reading →

January 25, 2019 at 09:29AM by CWC Ask a healthy celeb or a wellness influencer what they like to eat, and you’ll probably hear something like, “I eat the same thing every day!” Classic answers include: smoothies (or Greek yogurt with berries), grilled chicken and veggies, salmon and quinoa, lemon water. It’s basically the Mark…Continue Reading →

January 24, 2019 at 12:14PM by CWC When I woke up this morning, I really didn’t expect to get emotional over a few squiggly lines. But here I am, red-eyed and very much so feeling a certain type of way. Over the years, our relationships go through plenty of changes, and looking at them all…Continue Reading →

January 07, 2019 at 10:00AM Don’t come to work sick. It’s a mandate given to employees at workplaces from coast to coast, but it doesn’t stop people from arriving at the office clutching the Kleenex. Yes, there are deadlines to meet and meetings that feel too important to skip. But sometimes a day’s rest under a…Continue Reading →

January 02, 2019 at 07:48AM I’ll go ahead and confess that any time I hear an esthetician or dermatologist talk about “balanced skin,” I’m left wondering what the heck that even means. pH as it relates to skin care is complicated, confusing, and without fail, whisks me back to high school chemistry class, where we’d…Continue Reading →

December 21, 2018 at 09:52AM If you’ve ever been around someone who smells like they bathed in cologne, you’ll be very aware that some scents can make your head pound. (Personal flashback: Getting hotboxed by Acqua Di Gio in a high-school driver’s ed car.) But it turns out that sniffing essential oils for headaches can have…Continue Reading →

December 21, 2018 at 04:24AM I lost my fanny pack virginity when I was traveling through Thailand last year, shopping for an outfit for the legendary “Full Moon Party.” I found a nylon silver belt bag that I figured would look cute with the neon bikini I had on deck for the event (yes, I…Continue Reading →

December 20, 2018 at 05:46AM My current skin-care and hair-care pursuit: Finding an oil that balances the skin and scalp without leaving a trace of being there. It’s a tall order and only the best-of-the-best find their way to empties status. I’ve long loved argan oil for its ability to, at once, mend damage and help…Continue Reading →

December 14, 2018 at 08:56AM There’s something so magical about the holidays—especially when it comes to all the sparkly, mood-boosting decorations. Everyone has their own traditions, from what goes on the tree to how to decorate the wreath—royals included. And this year you can bring some of their very festive touches into your own home,…Continue Reading →

December 13, 2018 at 08:37AM In 2002, the hottest new perfumes were all about smelling like either cotton candy or your favorite pop star (case in point: The scent of J. Lo Glow still takes me back to my 11th birthday and Britney Spears’ Fantasy will never not remind me of my 7th grade crush). Fast…Continue Reading →

December 12, 2018 at 01:35PM Ah, the holidays: Lifetime is playing holiday movies 24/7 and the air smells faintly of gingerbread-scented candles everywhere you go. (Or maybe that’s just someone’s gingerbread-scented lotion?) And for a lot of people, a big part of the season involves sipping eggnog and stealing bites of cookie dough while making…Continue Reading →

December 12, 2018 at 02:57AM Search #christmasnails on Instagram, and you’ll be met with 1.1 million examples of gold glitter, rhinestone snowflakes, and itty- bitty iterations of Rudolph’s and Santa’s faces. Now, don’t get me wrong: I am all for an over the top holiday manicure, but I also own six pairs of sequin slippers, which…Continue Reading →

December 04, 2018 at 06:30PM As you near the end of the year, it’s inevitable you start itching for a change of pace. And what better way to implement a true shift in your perspective than literally heading somewhere, you know, new?   “Travel is always a reset, much like the new year,” says travel…Continue Reading →

December 03, 2018 at 07:21AM My colleague asked the Well+Good editorial team the other day if we pick our noses—and she was met with a resounding yes. I was shook that people were owning up to it, TBH—isn’t picking your nose something you’re told to stop doing at like, age 2? Alas, it seems as though…Continue Reading →

December 01, 2018 at 07:00AM Like an accidental dry-shampoo overdose or a bad first date, canker sores can strike anyone at anytime, without warning. So it’s important to have an arsenal of home remedies for canker sores at your disposal—that way, you know exactly how to deal with your mouth ulcer so it doesn’t slow down…Continue Reading →

December 01, 2018 at 04:00AM I’m not sure when the switch happened, but one day—fairly recently—my manicure colors of choice transitioned from your typical reds, pinks, and neutrals to what I can only describe as horribly ugly shades (I say that in the most endearing way possible). Think sewage and slime greens, burnt oranges, diarrhea…Continue Reading →

November 28, 2018 at 09:27AM Here’s a shocker: According to new research published in the journal Circulation, 31 percent of people hospitalized for heart attacks in 2010-2014 were young women. Add to that the fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, and it should be pretty clear to…Continue Reading →

November 24, 2018 at 08:52AM There was a time in my life where I was getting manicures once a week—it was a luxury that I treated myself to, and also a way to help keep my nail biting at bay. There’s something about having healthy, manicured nails that makes you feel like you can take…Continue Reading →

November 24, 2018 at 03:00AM Have you ever woken up in the morning, after a night of not drinking at all, and felt the familiar pangs of a hangover? Headache, nausea, dry mouth—yep, all the usual suspects are present and ready to ruin your day. But, like, how? You really, truly didn’t even have a…Continue Reading →

November 14, 2018 at 01:00AM When ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian response, first started to gain traction a few years back, I’ll admit I was skeptical. ASMR describes the feeling you get when certain sounds produce a relaxation effect—some folks even explain it as a tingling sensation, or a brain orgasm. I was more likely to…Continue Reading →

November 04, 2018 at 06:30PM There’s nothing that says peak fall quite like wrapping your hands around a steaming latte and snuggling into your favorite hoodie. The quickest way to bring that dreamy image back to reality? (Insert record scratch noise.) Realizing said latte is actually loaded with sugar. But don’t swear off fun, seasonal…Continue Reading →

November 02, 2018 at 09:02AM Taking proper care of yourself usually means dealing with high copays from multiple different doctor’s visits—and pricey prescriptions—to get what you need to stay healthy. Not only is scheduling in appointments and tracking down your meds basically a full-time job, but it’s also horrible for your bank account. That’s about…Continue Reading →

November 01, 2018 at 01:45PM The natural progression of winter-skin woes goes something like this: First comes dry skin, then comes itching. So if the dropping temps have you digging your nails down your appendages, never fear: You’re so not alone. Google searches for anti-itch lotions are up 180 percent, and New York City–based dermatologist Joshua Zeichner,…Continue Reading →

October 31, 2018 at 08:22AM Think getting a clean manicure is about selecting the nail polish with the longest “made without” ingredient list? That’s just the start. Because as the nation’s coolest nail salons are showing, a truly clean mani or pedi not only taps 11-free polishes (which skip dicey ingredients like formaldehyde, toluene and…Continue Reading →

October 25, 2018 at 08:55AM It’s about that time of year again—the one in which snot seems to feature more prominently than it does in other seasons. (And yes, this article is about to be as sexy as it sounds!) More formally, it’s mucus that we’re talking about here. Nina Shapiro, MD—author of Hype: A…Continue Reading →

October 23, 2018 at 05:07AM Years ago, I was among the first of my friends to get a smartphone—a big, clunky, purple BlackBerry. Being able to email, text, surf the web, and make calls from the same device made me feel like I was a superhero with the world at my fingertips—or at least somebody…Continue Reading →

October 19, 2018 at 11:20AM You might have a robust skin-care routine. You know, the kind that includes a 5-step ritual for your face,  the best natural shampoos and conditioners for shiny hair, and supplements for healthy nails, and yet you still might not be paying attention to one very important body part—your legs. “Your legs can really tell you a…Continue Reading →

October 01, 2018 at 06:30PM The answer to head-to-toe radiance might not live in your beauty collection. No, you don’t have to spend time at the spa buffing, steaming, and soaking in ancient salts to get closer to dewy skin, lustrous tresses, and healthy nails, either. A little-known way to promote a serious glow is…Continue Reading →

September 26, 2018 at 06:56AM At this point, basically the entire world has come to an agreement that Jennifer Lopez’s body is nothing short of #goals—heck, even Victoria’s Secret models are striving for her booty. And she deserves all the praise: This lady works hard on her workout routine to stay strong and toned, sweating with her…Continue Reading →