This article was previously published July 5, 2017, and has been updated with new information. For well over half-century, a majority of health care officials and media have warned that saturated fats are bad for your health and lead to obesity, high cholesterol and heart disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) began encouraging Americans to…
Newer, Smarter Sunscreen Formulas Defend Against Past *and* Future Signs of Skin Aging
Sunscreen has one very important job: to protect our skin from the sun. At its worse, sun damage can lead to skin cancer, but it also contributes to hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, rough texture, and more. Sunscreen has always been treated as a preventative measure, but traditional formulas haven’t been able to do much to…
Rejuvenating Ranch Holidays: Western Wellbeing Workouts
Surrounded by vast acreages and with the splendour of Mother Nature all around, it’s not hard to see why ranch holidays are good for our sense of wellbeing. Just imagine sitting on your cabin porch while savouring a wide-screen panorama of snowcapped mountains, the sprawling meadows below literally bursting at the seams with wildlife. It’s a recipe for heaven on earth, and you’re not even…
Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Risk of COPD Flare-ups
Poor sleep is associated with a significantly increased risk of life-threatening flare-ups in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, according to a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The risk for these flare-ups – sudden bouts of worsening breathing – was 25% to 95% higher in people who experienced poor sleep…
Why Managing Your Iron Level Is Crucial to Your Health
This article was previously published May 31, 2017, and has been updated with new information. Iron is essential for human life, as it:1 Forms hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells), which carries oxygen to all the cells in your body Is a key component of myoglobin, a protein that stores oxygen in muscle tissue…
A Derm Says the 2 Ingredients in This Scalp Scrub Can Help Promote Hair Growth This Summer
The skin on my face gets a lot of attention. Maybe you relate—you are reading Well+Good, after all. Each day includes step after step of cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, eye cream, and sunscreen. It’s a dedicated routine for those deeply committed to skin care only, and apparently not for any of my ex-boyfriends (who never…
When mental health teams cause more harm than good
I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder last week, aged 37 after having spent two decades in the healthcare system (including 15 years under a Community Mental Health Team) and no one ever realising I am autistic. Two days after being diagnosed, I signed up to the 20km Jurassic Coast Challenge in early July to fundraise for The National Autistic…
Fungies a Day Keeps Fogginess at Bay
Ditch the caffeine jitters and give yourself a mental boost with Fungies! Each vegan gummy packs 500mg of lion’s mane mushroom powder–an adaptogen believed to help the body deal with stress so you can start your day with clear, focused energy. This age-old mushroom has been used in traditional medicine to help: Improve mood and…
Ayurvedic Diet Tips For Asthma Treatment In Ayurveda
There is no end to the woes of asthma, it disturbs your nights, your days, and almost every other part of your daily lives. As per WHO statistics, an estimated 262 million people suffer from the effects of asthma disease in 2019. An increase in environmental pollution, allergens, and adulteration levels in food has resulted…
Why Is Switzerland the Headquarters of Emperors?
Switzerland is supposed to be a neutral country, but serves as the banking epicenter for the mega-rich. It’s also home to the global and regional headquarters of more than 850 international companies, including Biogen, Caterpillar, Dow, DuPont, Google, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Mondelez, Procter & Gamble and more.1 Each year, the world’s elite also hop…