I’ve Been a Beauty Writer for Years, Here’s How To Shop Ulta’s Black Friday Sale Like a Pro

And, when it comes to beauty, lets be clear:UltaBeauty Black Friday deals deliver. While dozens of items are drastically marked down, we rounded up our 10 favorite deals from each sale. Check them out below. With this in mind, weve marked the beauty deals that are part of this eco-friendly program. *Conscious Beauty Brand Shop now:First Aid Beauty Jumbo Ultra Repair Cream 12 oz. This set includes Mario Badescus best-selling Cucumber Tonic Mask, Super Collagen Mask, and Silver Powder....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Wendy Jordan

I’ve Been Dealing With Stubborn, WFH-Induced Back Pain for Years. Virtual Physical Therapy Finally Broke the Cycle

Read one writer’s experience with virtual physical therapy and how it helped her manage her chronic back pain. 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 As a digital nomad, Im a big fan of remote work. Since mid-2021, Ive become one of themillionsof Americansdealing with stubborn lower back pain....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Mary Mejia

I’ve Been Investing in the Stock Market for a Year—Here Are My Top 5 Takeaways

The stock market can be very confusing when no one’s paved the way for you. Here’s what I learned investing in stocks after a year. Today, that same stock is $159.) Does that mean you should keep your money out of the stock market? Here are five lessons Ive learned since investing that first dollar. 5 lessons I learned from investing in stocks 1. writer, educator, stock market expert, and the owner of In Luz We Trust, a financial wellness and investing community...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Joseph Elliott

I’ve been living with Alzheimer’s disease for nearly 10 years—here’s how my life has changed

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? I started having problems with my memory 17 years ago, when I was 49 years old. I definitely had a lot of irons in the fire. My instinct was to hide my memory problems as best I could. I started taking extensive notes to cover up my faulty memory. But it wasnt always easy to hide....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Michael Bailey

I’ve Been Practicing the ‘Container Exercise’ for 2 Months, and It’s Worked Wonders for My Anxiety

The container exercise is essentially putting a pin in negative feelings to come back to them later. Here’s how to do it. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? To practice it, imagine a closable container into which you put your less-than-ideal feelings. And for me, its worked wonders. The window is essentially the sweet spot for stress that allows folks to function as they normally would....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Jonathan Harvey

I’ve Been Using Grove Co. To Source All of My Cleaning Supplies for Over a Year, and Now I Can’t Live Without It

Grove Co. is an online shop that anyone can use to source sustainable home essentials. I use it to get cleaning staples delivered with ease. Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Cleaning is mymeditation. I love blasting music, throwing on my rubber gloves, and making my home sparkle. And having the right tools makes the process that much more enjoyable....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Douglas Williams

I’ve helped women get pregnant for 20 years—here’s what I’ve learned about infertility

Coping with infertility is almost as difficult as treating it. An acupuncturist shares what she’s learned about infertility from years of treating patients. She apologized for crying as she told me her story. Im not usually so emotional, she said. Its just that I dont know if anything will ever work. In one sentence, she had summed up the dilemma so many infertile couples face. … Over months and sometimes years, it takes a toll....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Danielle Morales

I’ve Never Been Good at Downtime. Here’s What Happened When I Took Six Weeks Off

The art of doing nothing is a hard skill to master. This is one woman’s story of learning the importance of downtime and why we need it. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? (Late to the game, I knowbut I was a kid when it came out.) The scenery, the cuisine, the love story all melted my heart. He mentions an Italian phrase,dolce far niente, which translates to the sweetness of doing nothing....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Paul Phillips

I’ve Tasted Almost Every Alt-Milk on the Market, and This Oat Milk Is One I Can’t Live Without

Find out why one certified health coach is a fan of Minor Figures oat milk. She explains what’s in it and how to use it. The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Our editors independently select these products....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Joshua Garcia

I’ve Tested All the Best Press-On Nails, and Honestly, I’m Not Sure I’ll Ever Get Another Manicure

Heres why Im hooked, plus the brands Im buying. I wish I were one of you! Ive just never been what youd call a nail girlie. Todays press-on nails are chic, durable, and borderline indistinguishable from salon acrylics. In 30 minutes or less, they transform my hands and my whole vibe. And honestly, I wouldnt have it any other way. … Keep scrolling for ten of the best press-on nails that Ive tried (and loved)....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Bruce Wilson

I’ve Tested Every Cordless Flat Iron I Could Get My Hands On, and These Are the 3 Best Options

Or pretzeled to reach a certain part of your head because the cord didnt reach. Orstraightened your haircrouched in a corner because there wasnt a better outlet. If your hand is up, good news: Cordless flat irons make all of those issues obsolete. The possibilities are endless. And the best part? Keep scrolling to learn more about each one. … I love so many things about this tool. One, it comes with a charging stand that makes keeping it on my vanity super easy....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · George Reyes

I’ve Tested Hundreds of Vitamin C Serums and These Are the Best Money Can Buy

Derms agree: Everyone should be using vitamin C for skin on a daily basis. To help you add one to your routine, we rounded up the best. It also could be why its known as the little black dress of your beauty routine. The antioxidant serves up a two-for-one special by offering both short and long-term benefits for your skin. Its a superstar skin-care ingredient and antioxidant, saysMona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Patrick Schultz

I’ve Traveled to Every Country in the World and Have Learned 2 Key Lessons

Through these travels, I learned two key lessons: First, most people are good. The few bad experiences will never outweigh the good. The second lesson I learned is that we are more similar than we are different. So, if I am going to tell a single story, I seek to find the positive. I travel with a lens of curiosity and a desire to understand what everyday life is like....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Brittany Davis