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February 12, 2020 at 04:33PM by CWC I’m sorry, but the expression “dry as the desert” needs to be rewritten to “dry as winter 2020.” Because, if the moans and groans of the Well+Good office, all of my friends, and you—dear reader—are too be believed, the start of the new year has been thirsty. But … Continue reading Your skin is the driest during *this* time of month. Here’s how to quench it, according to derms

February 11, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC I’m single and I live in New York City, which is something I admit with the same enthusiasm I’d dedicate to “I have to get a colonoscopy.” What I mean by that is my relationship status isn’t the worst thing in the world, but it is certainly a … Continue reading ‘Friend-mirroring’ is the confidence-boosting reason to send selfies to your pals

February 05, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Have you met anyone who claims their favorite food—or vegetable, for that matter—is a turnip? Chances aren’t great. After all, its historic backstory is that it was once a “get off the stage” tomato equivalent of Roman times, and Michelle Obama’s iconic Vine asking people to “turnip for … Continue reading Move over, carrots: 5 healthy reasons why turnips deserve a starring role in your winter cooking

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 can cause sores, but generally … Continue reading 10 enduring myths about herpes that sexual health experts want you to stop believing

January 30, 2020 at 09:22PM by CWC Burnout has become so pervasive that in 2019, the World Health Organization formally recognized it as a medical condition—and it’s not just adults who are impacted. According to the American Psychological Association, stress levels among kids and teens rival those of their elders. On Thursday, in partnership with … Continue reading Headspace is teaming up with Barbie to bring meditation benefits to kids

January 18, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Having a stomach bug is never fun. Your whole body hurts, you feel nauseated and dizzy, and it often requires you to spend lots of quality time in your bathroom. (Fun!) And if you do end up getting a GI issue like a stomach sickness or virus, you … Continue reading Why a “bland diet” is your BFF during times of, ahem, gastric distress

January 16, 2020 at 07:36PM by CWC Although miscarriages are fairly common (occurring in about 10 percent of pregnancies), the psychological consequences are often overlooked. Researchers at Imperial College London and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium led a study examining the link between early pregnancy loss and post-traumatic stress disorder. They found that nearly one … Continue reading Suffering a miscarriage can cause long-lasting PTSD, research shows

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 on social media, and factoring … Continue reading Ready to stop caring what people people think? Here’s how to do it in 5 steps

January 14, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Editor’s note: This piece might be triggering for eating disorder survivors. Amelia Boone, 36, is an ambitious achiever used to coming out on top. In addition to being an accomplished corporate attorney, Boone is a competitive athlete who has won the World’s Toughest Mudder competition three times. Not … Continue reading A top Tough Mudder athlete shares her decades-long journey recovering from anorexia

January 10, 2020 at 09:30PM by CWC Perishable items—like fruit, veggies, eggs, and milk—go in the fridge of course. And everything else is packed into the pantry. But prepare to be shook, because everything you know about food storage and pantry items is about to change. A lot of the healthy staples you currently store … Continue reading The 7 pantry staples you’re not storing in the refrigerator—but definitely should

December 30, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC I learned about mirror work a few years ago after discovering the book about it by self-help pioneer Louise Hay. Soon after, it became my go-to self-love practice—and for good reason. “Mirror work is a unique, new age type of practice where you meet your reflection in the … Continue reading The 3-step guide for mastering mirror work to level up your self-love practice

December 27, 2019 at 08:49PM by CWC Moms love to remind us to “put our shoulders back” in order to have good posture. Well, hate to break it to ya, mom, but according to a chiropractor, rounded, hunched shoulders often don’t just need to be pulled back, they actually need to be strengthened. Because of … Continue reading 4 posture-bettering shoulder exercises that are no match for a desk job

December 24, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC If you want to prep your body to really kick ass in your workout—whether you’re going for a run or hitting a spin class or working with weights—trainers think you should channel a scorpion before you start moving. The “scorpion stretch” is one of the best warm-ups you … Continue reading The “scorpion stretch” gives hips, low back, and hamstrings a ripple release