When a migraine hits, you might be willing to try anything to make it stop. How about dipping your feet in hot water for headache relief? Sounds far-fetched. But some people on social media swear it’s a game-changer (one person on TikTok claimed it halted her head pain and other migraine symptoms in four minutes… Continue reading
Month: August 2024
A Salt Rich in Essential Minerals
You may have heard health gurus singing praises about Celtic sea salt benefits all over social media as of late. Influencers on social media have been adding Celtic sea salt to their water, claiming it provides a plethora of health perks. With big, bold statements suggesting that the salt can “energize, fight bacterial infection, and… Continue reading
3 Juice Recipes with Cranberry That Are Healthy and Homemade
As much as I love a solid green juice (the earthier, the better if you ask me), there’s a special place in my heart for red juices, too. Whether my tasty tonic contains berries, tart cherries, beets, or watermelon, I’m happy to know that I’m delighting my taste buds *and* getting my fix of antioxidants—including… Continue reading
Parental Stress Is a Public Health Issue, Says US Surgeon General
Parents in the U.S. are collectively stressed out and burned out—and it’s officially a public health issue, says Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, in a new advisory released Wednesday called Parents Under Pressure. This fact isn’t news to most parents (including me, whose toddlers are currently circling me, alternating demands for snacks and to “watch… Continue reading
Food for Strong Bones and Joints: 5 Healthy, Surprising Options
Your skeleton has a pretty important role to play in your body: it (literally) holds you up, stores minerals, and makes blood. Yet despite those objectively key functions, it feels to me like bone health is often overlooked in larger convos about healthy living. But we should all be paying a lot more attention—and earlier… Continue reading
New Moon in Virgo September 2024: Your Zodiac Sign’s Horoscope
You made it through Mercury retrograde (finally!), and you’re ready to get your life together. You can finally see the path forward thanks to the new moon in Virgo on September 2, 2024 at 9:55 p.m. EDT. New moons in Virgo encourage you to streamline your process, engage in healthy self-improvement (not self-criticism!), and to… Continue reading
Venus Williams Shares How She Faces Obstacles
We’re calling it: Summer 2024 is the *official* Summer of Champions. Here at Well+Good, we’re celebrating the incredible athletes, coaches, and stories behind the Paris Olympics and the U.S. Open tennis championships. Tap in as we shine a spotlight on everything from the fitness routines and self-care practices of today’s top athletes to the larger… Continue reading
What’s a Solo Honeymoon? How to Travel Alone for Self-Discovery
When my fiancé got down on one knee last summer, I had no idea the whirlwind of wedding planning that awaited us. Even though we opted for the non-traditional, micro-wedding route (hello Airbnb), the stress of planning any event is enough for me to jet off to an island where decision-making frenzies are thousands of… Continue reading
How Much Caffeine in Matcha and Is it More Than Coffee?
Tea is among the most widely consumed beverages in the world—and in the world of wellness, matcha in particular remains a crown jewel for many reasons. Beyond its highly ‘grammable hue and presentation, matcha is rich in potently protective catechins (an antioxidant linked to longevity), offers calming L-theanine, and provides a zing of caffeine when… Continue reading
New COVID Boosters Approved by FDA: Here’s When to Get Yours
There’s no denying the “summer surge” of COVID-19 cases. At this point, we’ve come to expect an uptick in cases during the winter, like we would with the flu, but a new COVID strain called KP.2 has taken hold in many states across the U.S. these past few months. In response to this, and to… Continue reading