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Your January 2024 Horoscope Is Here, and It’s Time To Get After It

Capricorn season is hitting its stride. Welcome to the wild world of 2024, a year when evolutionary—even revolutionary—seeds of change begin to take root in our lives. (You can read your full 2024 horoscope here.) If the cosmos has its way, it’s going to be a ride, but your January horoscope could make this month…
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Why Does It Feel so Good To Wear a Workout Uniform?

In fitness, #twinning isn’t always a bad thing. Whenever friends come over, the first thing they notice is my skin-care collection, and audibly ooh and aah at the hundreds of products strewn around my bathroom. I tend to collect serums and moisturizers the way that other people collect baseball cards and coins, which means my…
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The Major Benefits of Kamut (AKA Khorasan Wheat) for Gut, Immune, Heart, Metabolic, and Bone Health

This ancient grain has a powerhouse nutrition profile. Collagen, the most abundant protein in our bodies, plays a crucial role in maintaining skin elasticity, joint health, and the overall structure of our connective tissues. As we age, our natural collagen production begins to decline, leading to common culprits like wrinkles, hair breakage, and joint stiffness.…
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This $12 Eye-Brightening Mascara Promises To Make You Look More Awake—And Its Replaced My Luxury One for Good

The blue-black shade can’t be beat. POV: The gang is finally back together, and before you know it you’re one margarita, two margarita, three margaritas deep. When the good times are flowing, so might the booze—which can mean a morning-after hangxiety session is on its merry way. You know, that dreaded anxious and depressed feeling…
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Serving a Cookie Board Is One of the Sweetest Ways To Make Holiday Guests Smile—Here’s How an RD Executes Hers

It’s bound to be a-dough-rable. Explore the astrology of 2024, and you can’t help but conclude that we’re in for some exhilarating shake-ups and thrilling new opportunities. Being open to change will serve you well, particularly as a result of Pluto, the planet of transformation, re-entering future-minded Aquarius this year (a sign it dipped into…
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Here’s Why Your Lips Are So Dry During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, your body goes through many changes. The most common and notable changes include nausea, fatigue, sore breasts, mood swings, and frequent urination. However, pregnancy’s effect on the skin is often overlooked. Research shows that up to 90% of pregnant women will experience skin changes, including dry lips, some mild and some more severe. During pregnancy, you…
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Can Menopause Cause Dehydration? What OB/GYNs Want You To Know

Correlation doesn’t necessarily mean causation. I’ve always wanted to be the kind of person who spends long, luxurious hours on their beauty routine—someone who dry brushes, takes indulgent bubble baths, or has a multi-step skin-care regimen with a zillion different serums. But the truth is, that just ain’t me. I’m more of a how-fast-can-I-get-ready kinda…
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But Seriously, Where Does the Time Go? 8 Tips From ADHD and Productivity Experts To Conquer Time Blindness

How to actually get things done on time, stop being late, and avoid the trap of procrastination when you have ADHD. While some daily habits are incredibly easy, some can feel anything but. For me, daily oral care feels like the biggest chore. Over the years, I’ve had more than my fair share of un-stellar…
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Consider This Your Date With a Massage Ball To Relieve Your Tight Neck and Shoulders

All you need is 10 minutes. From hot brushes to straightening irons, using the right hair tools makes a world of difference for vibrant, healthy hair. At Well+Good, we’ve tested countless hair tools and are privy to what actually gets the job done. One place you might not think to look for high-quality styling tools?…
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Here’s Why Press-Ons Might Leave Dents In Your Nails, According to Nail Pros

Plus, how to avoid them. Sleep is now a sport, and after the first night using my Eight Sleep Pod Cover ($2,195) and waking up to a sleep score of 100, I felt like a gold medalist. Rested and ready to take on the world, I got up and cycled through bodyweight exercises, got my…
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An Astrologer Reveals Your Lucky ‘Power Color’ for 2024, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Your star-sanctioned shade also takes into account your sign’s horoscope for the year. I was slipping a shiny ring on my finger a few weeks ago when I noticed my hands were looking especially weathered. Sure, I’m outdoors several times a day for dog walks and can’t remember the last time I had a proper…
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Did You Know That Cardio Uses 3 Different Energy Systems? Here’s How To Shape Your Workout To Maximize the Benefits of Each

Time to take cardio days to the next level. Cheers to 30 years of love! Your 30th wedding anniversary is approaching and it’s the year of the pearl, which is the traditional gift associated with three decades of commitment. Not sure what to get? You’ve come to the right place. While shopping for your partner…
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5 Weightlifting Exercises for Beginners To Ease Into a New Routine

So you can build a solid foundation. Perimenopause can start as early as your late 30s, yet there is a (slowly dissipating) cloud of secrecy around it. We’ve all heard of hot flashes and moodiness, but early hormonal fluctuations cause a plethora of lesser-known changes, including vaginal dryness and decreased lubrication. So, if your southern…
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This ‘Beautiful Color’ Shampoo Keeps My Mature Hair Looking Salon-Fresh for 2 Full Months

That’s gotta be a record. I am a total mascara snob. My strong opinions started long before my beauty editor days, and I’ve long been a loyalist to volumizing mascaras over lengthening ones to give my straight lashes some lift and draw attention away from the dark circles under my eyes. I’ve tried lots of…
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The 15 Best Collagen Protein Powders for Healthier Skin, Hair, and Nails (and *Actually* Taste Delicious)

Including RD-approved options. Do you ever feel like you resemble one of those rubber band balls? Like you’re all twisted inward and your neck and shoulders are interwoven in a tight, ropey mess? It can be difficult to know just how to relieve neck and shoulder tension when you’re that wound up. But we promise…
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5 Science-Backed Ways To Quell Hangxiety and Rebuild Your Mental Energy After a Night of Drinking

Keep the good times flowing, minus the dreaded hangover. POV: You invite Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, a registered dietitian to your holiday party. Any guesses on what she’s bringing? Assuming crudité or leafy greens makes sense, but that’s not Largeman-Roth’s version of “festive.” What is: a holiday cookie spread. Largeman-Roth is a nutrition and entertaining expert that…
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7 Time-Saving Beauty Products We’re Shopping for a Simplified Routine

I’ve always wanted to be the kind of person who spends long, luxurious hours on their beauty routine—someone who dry brushes, takes indulgent bubble baths, or has a multi-step skin-care regimen with a zillion different serums. But the truth is, that just ain’t me. I’m more of a how-fast-can-I-get-ready kinda gal and I’ve learned to…
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I Cut My Routine From 19 Steps Down to the Bare Minimum, and My 40+ Skin Has Never Looked Better

I don’t even need to get facials anymore. If you’re new to strength training, the gym weight room can feel intimidating or even like a recipe for injury. When everyone else seems to know what they’re doing, whether it’s slinging thick metal plates onto a bar for squats or shimmying into a resistance band for…
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The 2-Ingredient Protein- and Fiber-Filled Cracker Recipe a Gut Health RD Makes for Microbial Balance

They’re *so* good when shmeared with almond butter and berries. Sashaying out of the salon with expertly-colored hair feels like a million bucks, but if you don’t take care to maintain the investment, that feeling can fade pretty fast. Everyday activities like sun exposure and heat styling can make hair look dingy—which explains why my…
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This Is What It’s Actually Like To Take ‘The Class,’ the Celebrity Workout of Choice

It was surprisingly liberating—and I’d definitely do it again. Collagen, the most abundant protein in our bodies, plays a crucial role in maintaining skin elasticity, joint health, and the overall structure of our connective tissues. As we age, our natural collagen production begins to decline, leading to common culprits like wrinkles, hair breakage, and joint…