December 31, 2018 at 01:12PM January’s cosmic divinations from “RockStar Shaman” Alyson Charles set the stage for a new year—and what a year it promises to be. Here’s her full report on what she sees for the month ahead, energetically speaking, as well as the spirit animals to support you in January and throughout 2019.  And so it begins,…Continue Reading →

December 31, 2018 at 09:20AM There are few natural phenomena as visually impressive as the aurora borealis, or northern lights. One of the oldest and most well-known types of astrotourism, you likely know the northern lights as the occasion when the night sky lights up and looks like the fumes of a lava lamp. In fact,…Continue Reading →

December 31, 2018 at 09:20AM There’s a clichéd (but 100 percent true) meme circulating on the internet that goes: “If speaking kindly to plants helps them grow, imagine what speaking kindly to humans can do.” Actually putting the statement into action though proves much, much more difficult for some reason. In a recent Instagram post Elizabeth…Continue Reading →

December 31, 2018 at 08:35AM There are a number of ways to sum up 2018. One in particular? It became the year we started taking biohacking really seriously. We discovered that optimizing our environment and our workouts alike allows us to supercharge the proverbial “cards we’re dealt” at birth. And FYI, sleep is no exception: A growing body…Continue Reading →

December 31, 2018 at 08:26AM It’s officially peak fuzzy shoe season. And this begs the question: Should you wear socks with shearling shoes—or does it defeat the purpose of swaddling your soles in fuzzy fleece? It seems cruel to deprive your toes of such a cozy experience… but as podiatrist Suzanne Fuchs points out: “The moisture or sweat from…Continue Reading →

December 31, 2018 at 08:00AM As a college student in the early aughts, I worked at a restaurant where there were two different garnish options for the dishes: kale and parsley. Obviously, kale has come a long way since those days, going from background actor to star ingredient in salads, grain bowls, and smoothies. But…Continue Reading →

December 31, 2018 at 06:49AM At your neighborhood coffee shop, the price difference between a plain old cup of joe and an ultra-foamy option probably rings up to be about $2—and day after day, week after week, that oh-so enjoyable upgrade can seriously add up. So if you, like me, have wondered how to froth milk at…Continue Reading →

December 31, 2018 at 06:10AM No matter your relationship status, romantic goals, or feelings about dating in general, fact remains that 2018 offered a lot of information to consider about that good, old battlefield of love. During the summer, for instance, many of our celebrity friends made the case for just doing the damn thing….Continue Reading →

December 31, 2018 at 05:00AM Being a yoga teacher sounds like a low-stress, high-vibe life. You get to hang out in an airy studio all day, wear yoga pants year-round (without even having to worry about shoes), and, of course, enjoy the reward of teaching yogis how to bend their bodies while getting a serious…Continue Reading →

December 31, 2018 at 04:00AM By now you’ve probably seen people posting their #Best9 on Instagram, sharing their year-end book lists and Spotify 2018 Wrapped playlists, or writing long Twitter threads keeping tabs on all their big 2018 career accomplishments. (That’s basically the last week of December on social media in a nutshell.) Well, consider this…Continue Reading →

December 31, 2018 at 03:00AM Nothing says “New Years Eve” quite like popping champagne. IMHO, that sweet, sweet bubbly is the most celebratory of all drinks, and is synonymous with the exciting fresh start that 12 a.m. on January 1st inevitably brings. But in honor of the fact that 2019 is “the year of the…Continue Reading →

December 30, 2018 at 02:19PM No matter how you feel about former President Obama as a politician, you have to admit his year-end lists are solid. Plus, this year’s best-of-2018 recs dropped ahead of the laziest weekend in memory. (With Monday and Tuesday off for New Year’s, and Christmas over, why do anything but nothing?) So for…Continue Reading →

December 30, 2018 at 06:00AM Let’s just say it: 2018 came with its fair share of garbage-fire headlines. But if we could all kick back to watch a sequence of the highlights of 2018, we’d also find plenty to celebrate: We nominated a record number of women to serve in Congress. Aly Raisman, Christine Blasey Ford,…Continue Reading →

December 30, 2018 at 05:30AM You know that scene in Mean Girls when Gretchen Wieners explains to Cady Heron why it would be absolutely unacceptable to date Aaron Samuels? “Ex-boyfriends are off-limits to friends,” she says—nay, screeches. “That’s like the rules of feminism!” I’ve often thought about that scene (and not just in light of…Continue Reading →

December 30, 2018 at 04:00AM On a recent Sunday, I rode my bike over to one of my girlfriend’s apartments to eat dinner, which was really just an excuse for her to get me and her new boyfriend together, in the hopes that we’d hit it off. Anyone who has participated in this particular new…Continue Reading →

December 30, 2018 at 03:00AM I like yoga just as much as the next person. You get the meditative, mind-boosting benefits as well as the physical perks, and going through a couple of flows works your whole body without requiring you to push it too hard (sorry, HIIT class)—not to mention that post-vinyasa feeling is…Continue Reading →

December 29, 2018 at 10:51AM We’ve taken a whole lap around the sun, and it’s time to take a look back. Astrologer Jennifer Racioppi is here to help you do that—as well as take a peek at the first highlights of the new year. Be warned: 2019 is wasting no time in making things interesting, with…Continue Reading →

December 29, 2018 at 09:00AM I’m a textbook overachiever: I was a straight-A student all through school, a valedictorian, three-sport athlete, received a full academic scholarship to college, and graduated with honors. Then 10 years ago, I moved to New York City, drawn like a moth to the lights, but more so the notion that…Continue Reading →

December 29, 2018 at 06:00AM Maybe your trigger is going out to eat. Or you get IBS flare-ups every time you’re about to lead a big presentation at work. First come the stomach pains, then you start internally freaking out (ugh, why now?!), all while trying to appear cool and composed on the outside. But…Continue Reading →

December 29, 2018 at 05:50AM It’s a popular MO to go on winter vacations that take you away from the cold, but there’s at least one travel-worthy wonder of the world that’ll make you want to stay in your trusty puffer jacket. Why? Have you ever wanted to see the sky light up with a magical display of dancing stars? Yes, I’m…Continue Reading →

December 29, 2018 at 04:55AM If you’ve read Well+Good’s predictions for the top Wellness Trends for 2019 (and really, what are you doing with your life if you haven’t?), you know that oat milk is the star of the alt-milk world right now, thanks to its creamy, dairy-like texture. Basically, it’s the buzziest coffee booster this side…Continue Reading →

December 29, 2018 at 04:00AM Nowadays it seems like “arm day” and “leg day” reign supreme when it comes to working out, but I’m all for the full-body sweat sesh that leaves every muscle feeling like a giant fire emoji once you’re done. So recently, when I did an Instagram deep dive, I was reminded…Continue Reading →

December 29, 2018 at 03:18AM “Best” is about as subjective a word as they come. When I see something named the “best,” my contrarian brain immediately snaps back, Says who? What exactly was the methodology here? Which is why I’m not going to call the stories on this list the best of Well+Good in 2018….Continue Reading →

December 29, 2018 at 02:54AM Right now you’ve reached that winter point where all the holiday gifts have been opened and the new year is mere days away. In all likelihood, you’re freezing and the idea of sunny days and balmy nights seems like a far cry from reality at the moment but there is…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 12:59PM A few years ago, a friend of mine prepared to take off on a much-anticipated journey to Germany for Oktoberfest. As she finished packing her bags, she shared only one wistful regret with me. Alas! A 6-pack of Pedialyte, the unofficial hangover tonic (which is not TSA-compliant), would have to be left…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 10:51AM A few weeks ago I discovered what I consider the Holy Grail of tips for running on the dread-, er, treadmill. During an audio-guided workout, the coach let slip that front-loading a running-in-place session with an incline makes it easier to sprint like a cheetah during the latter half of your mileage. Naturally,…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 10:07AM Over the past couple of years, everyone I know has become fond of saying that every month feels like a year, and every year feels like a decade. (I know, the math is weird—but it feels accurate, right?) Mostly that’s due to huge events beyond our control sending a steady…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 09:52AM Wellness retreats are a dime a dozen. Okay, so, they’re actually way more expensive than that, but it holds true that more options exist than you could possibly know what do with. You could easily spend weeks trying to decide which one best fits your needs. Or you could DIY your…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 09:24AM When it comes to health crises, experts tend to focus on the conspicuous, like obesity and diabetes. But the hidden struggles, like depression, anxiety, and loneliness, can be just as damaging to your health. And the sad thing is, according to a sweeping survey, we’re lonelier than ever. Fortunately, several…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 09:15AM Believe it or not, even your lean, mean, dish-cleaning machine needs a good scrub down every so often. Cleansing your dishwasher helps prevent build up of food particles, grease, minerals, and soap scum, which over time can cause inefficiency at best (and a device that bathes your dishes in bacteria…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 07:00AM Over the course of 365 days, a lot can happen in terms of your beauty game. That’s plenty of time to slather on armfuls of new products, incorporate varying practices into your routine, get your skin used to new ingredients, and try all the buzzy treatments out there. Personally, I’ve had…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 07:00AM Going to your favorite SoulCycle class is all fun and games until your head is on the verge of exploding. You know that feeling: the pulsating pang that seems to throb with every step and jump. What’s going on? First of all, you’re not imagining it: Exercise headaches are a real…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 06:24AM With the holidays going strong and New Year’s Eve right around the corner, chances are you’ll be raising a glass of bubbly sometime between now and January 1. And if you’re tempted to skip it due to its sugar content, don’t refuse a flute just yet. According to Champagne expert Chantelle Corbo…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 06:06AM As a glass-half-full kind of gal, I’m of the opinion that 2018 wasn’t all bad. It did gift us inspirational moth memes and cauliflower tots in bulk, after all. But admittedly, this year had its share of challenges—like political scandals and natural disasters—and it’s pretty clear we could all use a fresh start. So let’s begin…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 06:00AM It’s been a year. There’s been good stuff, great stuff, strange stuff, and stuff that makes me want to cry at the mere thought of it. But happy, sad, bored, or totally energized and ready to learn, books are trusty (and, TBH unparalleled) source distraction or inspiration or any other…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 05:04AM Full disclosure: This list was originally going to include just 10 stories. But, as I started combing through the 2018 archives, I turned into a shopaholic at a sample sale—And I want this one! And this one! Oooh, this one is too beautiful to pass up! As managing editor at…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 05:01AM Not-so-secret confession: I absolutely despise pretty much all forms of cardio. The only time you’ll ever see me running is when my editor asks me to write a story about it. (And I’ll likely be complaining the whole time.) If you ask me to go to spin class, you’ll get…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 05:00AM If there’s anyone you should be taking notes from on how to create the ultimate healthy home, it’s Venice, California-based Pilates instructor Karen Lord. After walking up the potted cacti-lined stairs of her airy bungalow and taking a step inside, one thing instantly becomes clear: This rockstar trainer definitely practices…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 03:30AM Norma Kamali is a longtime wellness aficionado, a fashion legend, and—on everything from health to hemlines—a forward thinker. Now, with 2019 only days away, she’s about to do something unprecedented: She’s making her clothing more accessible to all genders. Here, Kamali explains how the ’70s underground, genderfluidity, fashion, and New…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 03:00AM On any given day, I’d estimate that I go through three cotton pads for the sake of my beauty routine. I’d never really thought that much about it, until I did the math: In the course of a single year I throw away upwards of 1,000 cotton pads. That, multiplied by…Continue Reading →

December 27, 2018 at 12:12PM Oh, dear reader, we laughed, learned, and loved a lot together in 2018. We found that if we had a question, you probably did, too. We discovered that if we dove into TMI territory, you’d jump in along us. And the past year delivered no shortage of conversation fodder to…Continue Reading →

December 27, 2018 at 11:21AM Driving around in the car while belting out Kelly Clarkson with your friends sure does wonders for your mood. But did you know it’s also sneakily working to boost your brain health? It’s true. In fact, the connection between social singing and cognitive health is so strong that there are…Continue Reading →

December 27, 2018 at 10:14AM As 2018 slowly winds to an end, let’s all collectively undo the top button on our mom jeans, loosen the laces on our dad sneakers, and let out one big sartorial sigh of relief. Phew! We made it, folks. Fashion was all over the place this past year. Depending on…Continue Reading →

December 27, 2018 at 10:00AM About ten minutes into a vinyasa flow, I’m standing with my hands at “heart center” (over my newly-broken organ), and the yoga instructor tells the class to set an intention for our practice. “This could be something you need in your life today,” he says. “Dedicate your practice to this…Continue Reading →

December 27, 2018 at 09:01AM Lived experience tells us that a playlist can make or break a workout. A great set of tracks has the power to propel you through your morning run while the wrong beats might have you plotting your escape from spin class. It can be especially difficult to muster the motivation to…Continue Reading →

December 27, 2018 at 08:10AM I have borrowed many, many things from Korean skin care over the years: My 10-step routine, for one, my love of snail mucin and essences, for another. But recently, I was introduced to a K-beauty technique that has completely changed the way I apply my products: serum cocktailing. The idea…Continue Reading →

December 27, 2018 at 06:15AM I grew up in a small town in Oregon that’s more known for its hiking than its sartorially-inclined residents. Come winter, everyone donned practical clothing to brave the chill—and I always hated having to sacrifice my fashionable inclinations for something as silly as “not getting frostbite.” But when I moved…Continue Reading →

December 27, 2018 at 06:00AM I know that this is going to make me sound like Ebenezer Scrooge, but there is really not a single holiday I look forward to. The grouchy state of mind is something I largely blame on my apartment’s geographic location in the armpit of Manhattan. My New York City neighborhood is quite literally…Continue Reading →

December 27, 2018 at 04:39AM I’m just like the rest of the world in that I’ve always thought that getting an in-office chemical peel resulted in an alarmingly irritated face à la Samantha Jones in Sex and the City. So, rather than sign up for a dermatologist appointment in order to try out the formerly daunting exfoliating…Continue Reading →

December 27, 2018 at 05:00AM Virtually everyone has a mental list of those things they’ll get to “eventually.” It might be annoying chores, like vacuuming or organizing your leggings drawer. Or it might be bigger goals you have in the back of your mind but haven’t gotten to yet, like writing a book or signing…Continue Reading →

December 27, 2018 at 04:00AM There are few food-related debates more polarizing than the one around genetically modified organisms, or GMOs as they’re more commonly known. (Other than the question about whether people who like black coffee are psychopaths, that is.) On one side of the fence, you’ve got those who claim that genetically modified…Continue Reading →

December 26, 2018 at 12:00PM Setting New Year’s resolutions can feel daunting—so this year, just don’t do it. Seriously. With our 2019 ReNew Year program, we’re asking you to focus on shifting, tweaking, or refining just one area of your life. Nothing too drastic, nothing too overwhelming. To get you started on your best year…Continue Reading →

December 26, 2018 at 11:25AM Dandruff is the boogeyman of all hair problems. When you least expect it, it can sneak up on you and cause a flaky mess between your hair follicles (and we’ve all been there). Truth be told, thanks to all of the efficacious anti-dandruff shampoos out there, it’s actually a pretty easy…Continue Reading →

December 26, 2018 at 10:58AM Hello, I’d like Jennifer Lopez to be my life coach, please. In addition to having enviable gym dedication and seemingly ageless skin, J. Lo is also out there dropping serious knowledge bombs. I always knew she was full of wisdom (see: the lyrics to “Limitless”), but she really drove her…Continue Reading →

December 26, 2018 at 10:00AM With the New Year right around the corner, here at Well+Good, we’re looking ahead toward our 2019 fitness goals. But as we map out the resolutions and PRs that we want to set in the months after the ball drops, we’re also looking back on some of our favorite workouts of…Continue Reading →

December 26, 2018 at 09:55AM Generally speaking, I’m the type of person who overshoots the basics and becomes prematurely enthralled in the minutia of details. Recently, I realized this is the case for me when it comes to French fashion. I’m so engrossed in figuring out how they style their activewear, where they shop, and…Continue Reading →

December 26, 2018 at 09:05AM Around this time of year, pretty much everyone I know turns into a biohacker, trying all the immunity-boosting tips and tricks  to make it through the winter unscathed by the flu or some mysterious “bug.” And while you might remember to amp up your intake of Earl Grey tea, keep ginger shots stocked…Continue Reading →

December 26, 2018 at 07:00AM ICYMI, pretty much everyone is anxious and stressed the F out. In a reader survey conducted by Well+Good, 95 percent of participants say they struggle with stress, and 92 percent say they struggle with anxiety. So it’s not a big surprise that more people are seeking out meditation and mindfulness—both of…Continue Reading →

December 26, 2018 at 05:30AM When it comes to dating, I am not someone who typically adheres to “rules.” I think the three-day rule, wherein you wait three days post-date before contacting the person, is totally passé and wack. I am always happy to send the first text message. And if you think a guideline…Continue Reading →