March 13, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC In the six years since I was diagnosed with both generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder—what can I say, I’m an overachiever—I’ve tried just about everything to manage my symptoms. I’ve been in and out of therapy and took medication for a year,
Tag: Well+Good
In the battle of broccoli vs. cauliflower, here’s the verdict on which is healthier
March 12, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC When cauliflower versions of rice, pizza crust, and gnocci first entered the food scene, it was downright revolutionary. After all, we’re all on a never-ending quest for more fiber, right? But healthy eaters are always on the hunt for the Next Big Thing.
6 shoulder blade stretches that release tension in the tightest part of your body
March 12, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC The lower back is a hotspot for tightness and pain, but according to physical therapists, your shoulders tend to be even tighter. “Pain between the shoulder blades is by far the most common condition that we treat,” says Eric Owens, a musculoskeletal expert
J-Beauty “doubles” are the key to happier, more hydrated skin
March 12, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC It wasn’t until a few months ago that dermatologists woke us up to the idea of “moisturizer layering,” which involves using moisturizing ingredients in every step of your routine in order to maximize hydration. But in Japan, this methodology—referred to as “doubles”—has been
I simply can’t eat enough of these plant-based black bean ceviche tostadas
March 12, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC While it’s always fun to spend time cooking up a beautiful multi-course meal, the reality is most weeknights are so rushed and busy that you’ve only got minutes you can devote to preparing dinner in the kitchen—not hours. You can always count on
Keep stress at bay with this DIY soothing tincture
March 12, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oOKoDBq_uA] Don’t shell out on an overpriced wellness tincture—DIY it instead with this genius recipe. While I can’t imagine why your stress levels would be at peak scream emoji right now—it’s not like the entire world is shutting down or anything—it never
7 easy care indoor plants you won’t be able to kill
March 12, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC One of the first things I bought when I moved into my current apartment was a little ivy plant for my bedroom. I loved it to death. I put it in mug because who needs drainage holes when the mug is so much
Harvard Health’s 3-step ‘BEEP’ program helps you maintain balance as you age
March 12, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC As you get older, your ability to keep your balance declines—and pretty quickly, too. And when your balance is poor, it can increase your risk of getting hurt. That’s why you need to introduce BEEP into your life, which focuses on the best
There aren’t any women in leadership positions at my company—so how can I climb the ladder?
March 12, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC In the pursuit to achieve professional success, it’s incredibly helpful to have a vision of how that success may look—and, more crucially, how success for you may look. But what if at your place of work, you don’t see any women in leadership
No, a vegan diet isn’t *always* healthy—but these 7 dietitian-approved tips will make sure yours is
March 12, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Once you go vegan, it feels like people instantly assumes that you’re just a healthy queen whose diet consists of kale smoothies and tempeh grain bowls 24/7. While I’d love to say yes, that’s all facts, I’m going to tell you a little
I’m a gynecologist, and I’m begging you not to masturbate with these 3 things
March 12, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Something I’ve known since the dawn of time—at least since the dawn of American Pie—is that people can get really creative when it comes to masturbation. Even though the diversity of vibrators that are available for purchase is great, many of us have
This wildly popular device is a science-backed method to keep your phone clean
March 12, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC You touch your phone an average of 150 times a day—including while you’re in the bathroom. And while it’s more important than ever to wash your hands, if you aren’t cleaning your phone, germs are being transferred right back to your fingertips and
Download these 8 self-care apps to nourish your mind, body, and soul
March 12, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Self-care has become a literal commodity in this modern age of wellness, with companies, emerging industries, and consumer products all buying in. And that’s with good reason, given that self-care practices are essential for upholding our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. But even
Flow through this at-home Pilates workout for better hip mobility (and, of course, core strength)
March 12, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=510FdqCvZ-k] Out of all of our body parts, our hips tend to get the brunt of time spent sitting at our desks. This is why hip mobility work is so important—because, ya know, we want to be able to move fluidly and without
Recovery sneakers have arrived, because we all deserve a foot massage after the gym
March 12, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Sneakers are getting smarter. Last year, Nike designers launched the Zoom Vaporfly Elite to make the sub two hour marathon a reality, and On added a little extra bounce to our steps with their pillowy CloudTec soles. The same technology once earmarked for performance,
If your parents hate your partner, does that seal the fate of your relationship? Therapists weigh in
March 12, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC The subject of my family’s The Bachelor group chat during last night’s season finale was not really focused on who Pilot Pete was going to end up with but rather his mom, Barb. Specifically, how much Barb disliked the woman Peter is in
This is the most-commented on brows thread on Reddit—here’s how to replicate the look
March 12, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Your eyebrows are one of the most—if not the most—distinguishing features of your face. Science even says so. This is probably why so many brow-enhancing treatments and products exist, from eyebrow extensions to microblading to lamination, all in the name of bushy, beautiful arches. One
The secret to intermittent fasting’s touted benefits may have to do with the sun
March 11, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC Intermittent fasting (IF) is everywhere these days, a staple of Silicon Valley health “pros” and ketogenic diet fans alike. The eating plan, which has people restrict their eating to specific times of day or days of the week, seems to come with lots
3 myths about warming up before your workout it’s time to stop believing
March 11, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC Raise your hand if you’ve ever been tempted to skip the warmup in your workout in the name of efficiency. As hard as it can be to carve out the time to fit a sweat sesh into your jam-packed day, shaving off a
Working from home? Here’s what productivity experts say you should do to stay on task
March 11, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC Spoiler alert: not everybody has the luxury of a home office. Not everybody even has the luxury of a desk. And while working from home certainly has its perks (working with my dog? Yes, please), it can be a challenge without a defined
The top 3 buzziest beauty product categories in the Whole Foods skin-care section
March 11, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC You love Whole Foods for its organic fruits and vegetables, hot bar filled with a never-ending supply of work-lunch favorites, and the cool innovations like being able to bottle your own almond milk. But if you’re not hitting up the beauty aisles at
This competitive boxer’s caffeinated smoothie packs a one-two punch of fiber and protein
March 11, 2020 at 07:30PM by CWC To kickstart your day, you can’t go wrong with the energizing combination of coffee, protein, and fiber. Take it from retired competitive boxer and founder of Juice Press Marcus Antebi. He’s been making his signature coffee smoothie recipe to fuel his workouts for
The firefighter physical fitness test ignites every muscle in your body
March 11, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC The work of firefighter is physically demanding. The job requires wearing up to 75 pounds of gear, not including the additional strength needed to carry ladders, fire hoses, and people out of burning buildings. Obviously you have to be in great shape to
Beyond Meat’s new breakfast sausage is here to take on pork
March 11, 2020 at 05:15PM by CWC It’s been a great year for anyone who’s looking to cut back on consumption animal products. We’ve got “bleeding” plant-based burgers, creamy dairy-free cheeses, and every type of alt-milk imaginable. And now there’s a new Beyond pork breakfast sausage to make your morning
Why do we keep coming back to 100-year old beauty products? Because they work
March 11, 2020 at 05:10PM by CWC Pond’s Cold Cream has been around since 1846, Vaseline just celebrated its 150th birthday, and it’s estimated that 60 Dove Beauty Bars—first invented in 1957—are sold every single second around the world. Despite the fact that new beauty brands are launching every week,
I didn’t expect Harvey Weinstein to be convicted—and that’s a problem
March 11, 2020 at 04:25PM by CWC On February 24, a jury in New York convicted producer Harvey Weinstein on two of the five charges for which he faced trial: rape in the third degree and criminal sexual assault in the first degree. As the news broke, my colleague Katie
Going keto might come with a side of diarrhea—here’s how to quell those runs
March 11, 2020 at 03:50PM by CWC When your BFF is telling you all about how following the ketogenic diet has completely changed her life, there might be one thing she’s forgetting to mention: how the eating plan sometimes comes with major…just going to say it…pooping problems. Because the diet
Why slow-twitch exercises are key for muscular endurance
March 11, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC There are two different schools of thought when it comes to working out. One says that you should go fast and get as many reps in as possible (HIIT workouts, for example). The other says that low-and-slow is the name of the game
I’m a sexologist, and these are the 4 sex toys I have in *my* nightstand
March 11, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC If you’re reading this now, I assume you’re trying to give The Drawer a makeover. Don’t be coy—you know The Drawer; it’s in your nightstand, and may house a vibrator, some condoms, and stray AA batteries that you hope would work in an emergency.
The #1 place where most bodies are out of alignment, according to a chiropractor
March 11, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Chiropractors are wizards of the muscular and skeletal systems, spending their days adjusting people’s bodies back into proper alignment. And out of all of the bones that they put back into place, chiropractor Robert Shire, DC, says there’s one area that stands out