I Tried Progressive Muscle Relaxation, a Simple Exercise to Help You ‘Flex’ Your Way to Sleep

Studies have show that progressive muscle relaxation can help relieve stress, pros say it can improve sleep. Here’s how to try it out. Try an Unexpected Technique a Sleep Doctor Swears By What Is Sleep Hygiene, Exactly? Arelaxed mind and good sleepoften go hand-in-hand. But as for actuallyachievingthe mental calm that can help facilitate a good nights rest? Thats another story for many of us. sleep medicine specialist atNorthwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital...

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Benjamin Evans

I Tried Self-Hypnosis for Two Weeks To See if it Helped My Seasonal Depression, and I Noticed a Positive Shift In My Thinking

A writer tries self-hypnosis for seasonal depression to see if it lifts her mood. Here’s what she found out. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? So, I tried self-hypnosis for seasonal depression to see if it would lift my mood. What is self-hypnosis, exactly? There are different ways to practice self-hypnosis. … What youll need is a comfortable place where you wont be disturbed....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Krista Chapman

I Tried Skin Cycling, and It Made All of My Most Potent (and Expensive) Products Work Better Than Ever

Skin cycling is a viral method of making your skin-care actives work better with less irritation. Here are my honest thoughts on the process. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Caring for my skin has been a journey. What is skin cycling? Then, you start the process all over. According to Dr. Bowe, it only takes two cyclesor eight daysto see results. … Is skin cycling for everyone?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Joshua Brown

I Tried Stretching While Watching TV Every Night for a Week, and It Gave Me *So* Much More Energy

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Heres What Experts Had to Say I have a confession to make. Sure, Ill do a few butt kicks and walking lunges before I head out on a run. My stance is also entirely contradictory to what Ive preached for others to do after a workout....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · John Shah

I Tried the 30-Day Plank Challenge, and Ended Up Holding a 5-Minute Plank for the First Time in My Life

I’m terrible at doing core work consistently. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Heres What Experts Had to Say Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Many of us have a love-hate relationship withplanks....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Stacey Allen

I Tried the Barbie Dance Workout From the ’90s, and It Turned Out To Be the Ultimate Dopamine Hit

Many of us have gotten swept up in a giddy flurry. Now more than ever, Im drunk on all things Barbie. My wardrobe is a sea of pink, and AquasBarbie Girlhas become the anthem of my summer. The only thing yet to be Barbie-fied is my workout routine. This should be a walk in the park, right? The camera pans to Barbies dressing room, where we find the doll perched in front of her mirror....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Richard Johnson

I Tried the Celebrity Loved Electro Muscle Stimulation Workout With a 70K Waitlist—And Asked an Expert If It’s Legit

The Katalyst workout suit contracts your muscles using electro muscle stimulation, offering a zero-impact, full-body workout. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. But thats whatKatalyst, a trendy, celebrity-loved home fitness brand says its sessions can do. Experts in This Article Asha Gallagher is a physical therapist at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital. (Similar technology is also used in medical controls to aid in injury recovery....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Calvin Silva

I Tried the First Fully-Customized Pillow, and It Gave Me Hours More of Uninterrupted Sleep

Pluto Pillow is the first customizable pillow (at scale), but does it work? We tried it out ourselves. Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? Experts in This Article Susana Saeliu is the co-founder and CEO of Pluto. After all, we already know that pillows that effectively support our bodies during rest can be majorly beneficial. However, is it possible that were missing some key components when were pillow shopping?...

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Ethan Lee

I Tried the High-Tech ‘Fit Finder’ Tool, and Was Shocked by What I Learned About My Feet, Ankles, and Gait

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. The shape of my feet has been a source of affectionate joking since I was a little kid. Short, thick, and rectangular, my tamales were the nickname that my family gave my feet. The resemblance to the stout Mexican corn dish is really quite striking, actually. So my foot throw in is not a mystery: Wide and flat, a one-two punch of problems....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Katie Webb

I Tried the New Cleansing Device That Leaves Skin Firmer With Every Use

But sometimes, I feel like Im not getting as clean as Id like. TheForeo Luna 3 Plus($299) changed that. It leaves my skin feeling super clean, no matter how gentle my cleanser is. Plus, it doubles as a powerful microcurrent gadget to help firm skin over time. One side of the unit is for cleansing and features soft, silicone bristles along with metal beads. The other side is for firming microcurrents and massage and features two metal beads and ridges in the silicone....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Michelle Stephens

I Tried the New Supergoop! Tinted Glow Sunscreen Meant for Deeper Skin Tones—Here Are My Honest Thoughts

With the new deeper shade of Supergoop! Glow Screen Golden Hour, I can finally wear it. But, the brand still needs deeper shades. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Ive always wanted to love Supergoop! Glow Screen, but have never been able to get on board. On the left, Im wearing the OGSupergoop! … Glow Screen($36) in the shade Sunrise. On the right, Im wearing Golden Hour....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Sean Myers

I Tried the One-Hour Cleaning Method To Make Tidying Up Less Overwhelming

As an adult with ADHD, cleaning can be an overwhelming task. I tried the viral one-hour cleaning method to make things easier. I, on the other hand, have an entire junkcorner. What is the one-hour cleaning method? Belles one-hour cleaning method involves dedicating a single hour of your time to nothing else but cleaning. Repeat this method as necessary, breaking up cleaning into focused, timed spurts. lifestyle influencer behind Mommy Hasn’t Showered...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Christopher Hall

I Tried the Plant-Based Frozen Meal Delivery Service That Takes Under 5 Minutes To Prep Every Night—And, Wow

I tried Mosaic Foods, and was incredibly impressive by the 8 meals I tested. Here’s why you should give it a shot. Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? But that just isnt true anymore. In recent years the frozen food industry has made major leaps and advancements in quality and flavor. There are many higher-endfrozen or prepared meal delivery servicesthat have only gotten more and more popular....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Cynthia Reynolds