March 05, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC If avocados wear a health halo, processed foods definitely sport devil’s horns in many healthy eaters’ eyes. Many experts in the wellness world (including doctors, dietitians, and healthy food bloggers) advise cutting out processed foods completely, deeming them all as unhealthy. Whole foods
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6 trainers tell us their favorite lower ab exercises that actually work
March 05, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Ah, the lower abs. This part of my body feels, at least to me, impossible to tone. Apparently, strengthening them can make sex better, so I may at long last be motivated to put in the effort lower ab exercises require. To find
The cannabis world has a diversity problem, but Cannaclusiveās founders are seeking to change that
March 04, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC On the surface, it looks as though the cannabis industry is wide open with opportunity right now. By 2025, the market for the medicinal plant is projected to be worth $66.3 billion, expanding at an annual growth rate of almost 30 percent. In
Iām a psychological astrologer, and this is the unique stressor I see for each sign
March 04, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC For zodiac enthusiasts, Jennifer Freed, PhD, is the self-help hybrid of your dreams, a psychologist who also utilizes astrology (a psychological astrologer) to help patients cope with life in ways best suited to their unique makeup. According to Dr. Freed, each member of
This is the part of your face derms say shows signs of aging the fastest
March 04, 2020 at 09:30PM by CWC Of all of the steps in a skin-care routine, eye cream often feels like the most superfluous. People (dermatologistsāand myselfāincluded) have argued that “eye cream is a scam,” and that you can get most of the same benefits from your regular moisturizer without
Does canned food ever really expire? Hereās what you need to know
March 04, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC I’m a canned beans hoarder. Black, kidney, garbanzoāyou name it, I’ve got it. I like beans, but I don’t loveĀ them. I’m truly just a sucker for a sale, and grab a few cans nearly every time I go to the grocery store. But
A *lot* of people are ditching bootcamps for Pilatesāand thereās a science to why
March 04, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC In 2020, Pilates will celebrate its 94th birthday. It’s the OG boutique fitness class, and Joseph Pilates’ 34 original exercises set the stage for a number of other workouts, like barre and Megaformer (which BTW: was one of our 2020 Trends) to become
8 of the most name-dropped skin-care products that are worth the splurge
March 04, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC If someone were to suddenly win a few million bucks, there would surely be a list of things they’d run to put that money to: vacation (and probably debt), for obvious starters. And unquestionably: beauty products. It’s the golden age of skin care,
The 5 best heart-healthy snacks that nutrition experts love
March 04, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC There are a lot of things that people can do to take good care of their heart health, like exercise, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, avoid smoking, and manage your stress levels. But I have good news for you: You can protect your heart
Lube and arousal oil arenāt the sameābut hereās why each deserves a place in your nightstand
March 04, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC While it’s great to optimize your orgasm for ease in terms of time, duration, and tools, before streamlining, it’s key to understand potential issues in your way. One big, Sahara Desert-size issue you may encounter? Vaginal dryness, which advocacy organization Women’s Health Concern
Washing your hands sounds trivialāhereās the science behind why it works
March 04, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC As COVID-19 and influenza continue to spread across the country, everyone from coworkers to the CDC wants you to wash your hands. Using a face masks is ineffective (and makes it harder for heath care workers to buy masks), and while hand sanitizer
The newest alternative milk on the block: chia milk
March 04, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC At this point in the alternative milk revolution, almond milk and oat milk are about as basic as pumpkin spice lattes and bathroom mirror selfies. While many healthy eaters wouldnāt dream of giving up their fave alternative milk, many are still in pursuit
I tried vibrating āBond braceletsā to bring a sense of physical touch to my LDR
March 04, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC It’s Sunday night, and yet again I’m FaceTiming with my boyfriend (let’s call him, Joe) who resides 1,000 miles west of New York City, where I live. We’ve been doing the whole long-distance dance for a few months now, and while grateful that
Hate meditating? Here are 3 ways to reap the self-compassion benefits without sitting on a cushion
March 04, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Like cilantro, meditation is a divisive topic: When the practice comes up in conversation, people either offer words of enthusiasm (“It works wonders on my mental health!”) or dismiss it with the verbal equivalent of the shrugging emoji (ĀÆ\_(ć)_/ĀÆ). The latter crowd may
Fitness studios are taking precautions against COVID-19āand cancellation policies should reflect that
March 04, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC In the last few days, fitness enthusiasts have seen their inboxes flooded with e-mails about the “medical grade hand disinfectants” and “extra precautions” that their go-to studios are taking to guard against COVID-19. Orangetheory is encouraging people to skip the high fives, Barry’s
3 exercises that prove that a simple step can make your workout more explosive
March 04, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC There are plenty of ways to make a workout more challenging. You can add a workout finisher to spike your heart rate at the end of an exercise or even increase the weights or resistance that you’re working with. But perhaps the simplest
Hydro-massage is the latest way to recover at the gym, and weāre *here* for it
March 04, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC From dynamic stretching to percussive therapy, there are a lot of different things you can do after a particularly grueling workout for the sake of muscle recovery. But none of them are quite as enjoyable in that hurts-so-good kinda way as a good,
A psychologistās advice on how to care for your mental health in a pandemic
March 04, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC As evidenced by the dearth of hand sanitizers at your local drugstore, people are concerned about contracting COVID-19 as it spreads throughout the world. As of Monday, the disease has infected approximately 90,000 people in 65 countries. While it’s more important than ever
I got into a hyperbaric chamber to speed up the healing processāhereās what happened
March 03, 2020 at 11:02PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lvYjoV2tpA] What does a hyperbaric chamber do? Watch the video to find out.Ā We know a thing or two about recovery here at Well+Good. We’ve tried everything from gymnast-led stretching classes to cold compression cuffs. In the latest episode of What the
The worldās largest healthy product convention was just postponedāhereās how itāll impact what you eat this year
March 03, 2020 at 10:49PM by CWC This week was supposed to mark one of the biggest wellness events of 2020. Every year, more than 3,500 health brands and over 85,000 attendees descend upon Anaheim, California for ExpoWestāthe world’s largest healthy product conventionāto showcase what they’ll have to offer in
The expert-approved products to buy at Dermstoreās Beauty Refresh Event
March 03, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC When it comes to finding the best of the best skin-care products online, a great first stop is the expert-curated Dermstore. (It was founded by dermatologists, after all!) Because stocking up on everything on your wish list can add up quickly, it can
A derm swears by the ā2 product testā to tell if your skin is truly sensitive
March 03, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Ask a beauty aficionado what their skin type is, and the majority of them will say “sensitive.” These days, it’s among the most commonly self-diagnosed skin types, and someĀ studies estimate that a whopping 70 percent of women report having sensitive skin. In actuality,
Iām a professional chef, and this is the plant-based meal I make every week
March 03, 2020 at 05:05PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfK9aDhqU_8] Meal fatigue is real. You can only make your favorite recipes so many times before your taste buds are begging you to switch things up. But for one chef, something that never gets old is fried rice. Especially when you make
The 8 Myers-Briggs cognitive functions can help you understand your personality on a whole other level
March 03, 2020 at 04:36PM by CWC When most people hear “Myers-Briggs,” they think of the personality test, and the four letters associated with their resulting personality type: introverted (I) or extroverted (E), intuitive (N) or sensing (S), thinking (T) or feeling (F), and judging (J) or perceiving (P). But
This $17 skin balm has 101 different usesāhere are 5 that will change your life
March 03, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC In the beauty world, multitasking products are a dime a dozen. There are tinted lip balms, SPF moisturizers, and blush-highlighter hybrids that look just as gorgeous dusted over your eyelids as they do dappled onto the apples of your cheeks. But with all
A laughing yoga session in India gave me the most powerful sense of human connection Iāve ever felt
March 03, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC “We’re going to be late!” Our tour guide, Umesh, had us park our bikes outside Jaipur’s morning vegetable market, and told us to run. After eight straight days of unlimited naan while on a solo tour of India with a group called Flashpack,
There are 3 different types of smiles, and 1 of them isnāt so friendly
March 03, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC I never trust anyone with a Cheshire grin, smiling ear to ear with an alarmingly devilish glint in their eyes, because those are the kind of smiles that get people swindled, deceived, or even heartbroken. That’s why I’m often left confused when I
The 4 most important things to keep in mind before switching to alt-yogurt for good
March 03, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7SaQnpe5rU] Is vegan yogurt as healthy as traditional yogurt? Hereās what an expert says. Itās been two years since Well+Good predicted the explosion of non-dairy yogurt in the refrigerated section at grocery stores across the country. And what a difference two years
Bernie Sanders is the candidate to beat on Super Tuesdayāhereās where he stands on 6 issues related to your wellbeing
March 03, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC Just a few months ago, the field of Democratic presidential candidates looked kind of like a Saturday morning Barry’s class. In other words, it was incredibly crowdedāalbeit with a lot less Spandex. But now that only five of 28 hopefuls remain, one name
Wonder what flaxseed oil will do for your skin? We polled pros to find out
March 03, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC Putting flaxseeds in your smoothie is pretty much wellness 101. The seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and are a rich source of nutrients that help your bod in day-to-day lifeāand as it happens, these wellness sprinkles also help your skin. Using