We’ve all been there—dealing with a runny nose, scratchy throat, and that “ugh, I feel awful” cold. “Colds are caused by a common virus [typically a rhinovirus] that infects your body,” says William Li, MD, physician-scientist and author of Eat to Beat Disease. As soon as your immune system detects the virus, it will spring into action to fight. Most...

You might know kickboxing as a bouncy bodyweight aerobics offering at your local YMCA, an intimidating studio class that involves boxing gloves and heavy bags, or even as the competitive full-contact combat sport of Muay Thai—the sport has range. “There are many different styles of kickboxing,” explains Chris Gagliardi, CPT, CSCS, an ACE-certified...

Don’t let your desk job be a pain in your backside! When you’re sitting all day, both your glutes and hamstrings become inactive, leading to tightness, reduced flexibility, and even lower back pain. But a quick glutes and hamstrings workout is just the thing to get you moving and feeling stronger. “Glutes and hamstrings are such a powerful workout...

At Well+Good, it’s our MO to research, test, and review products in beauty, fitness, wellness, style, and more to find you the best picks across all categories. More often than not, what W+G editors share with you are items that we want for ourselves—and this especially rings true when it comes to gifts. So in the spirit of the holiday season, we asked...

You made it through the eclipse season, but everything is spicier than ever (oooh!) thanks to the full moon in Aries on October 17 at 7:25 a.m. EDT. Aries is the first zodiac sign and is often associated with the warrior archetype. Aries full moons instill you with courage, fill you with passion, and remind you to focus on you. The Aries-Libra axis...

Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the fitness industry, and people have varying thoughts on what constitutes each. Plus, there’s plenty of overlap between the two. However, there are some key...