December 12, 2018 at 07:37AM Falling asleep—and staying asleep—can be a struggle even in the best of circumstances. A fluffy duvet and a California king-sized bed aren’t always enough to counteract bedtime anxiety, a crying baby, or neighbors who love to rock out to heavy metal at 2 a.m. But an extra obstacle to getting that sweet, sweet shut-eye: your significant other. A 2018 survey of 2,000 people who live with their partner found that one in five people say their partner is the biggest reason why they have trouble sleeping. And having a partner snoring in bed was the biggest complaint on the list. For more insight, I called two of the most respected sleep experts in the industry: Shelby Harris, Psy.D, C.BSM, who is the director of the behavioral sleep medicine program at the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore Medical Center (she’s also an assistant professor of neurology and psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine), and Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine owner W. Chris Winter, M.D., a sleep researcher, neurologist, and the author of The Sleep Solution. Regardless of what the issue is, both experts stress that having the exact same sleeping preferences as your partner isn’t always in the cards—and that’s normal. The key is to approach it with compassion. “You should care about your partner’s sleep quality,” Dr. Harris says. “If you don’t—or they don’t care about yours—that’s a whole other discussion.” Here, they share some of the biggest sleep problems for couples—and how to deal with them. If you
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10 places sneakerheads actually shop at in New York City
December 11, 2018 at 11:48AM New York City is both an incubator of streetwear and an institution that houses some of the most serious and diverse sneaker stores in the country (if not the world). Do a Google search for sneaker stores in the Big Apple and prepare to very quickly be overwhelmed with your options. Every brand has a behemoth of a flagship and then there are the boutiques, which are the ones I’ve chosen to focus on (because you can find an Adidas store pretty much anywhere). These are both the most-hyped and the under-the-radar sneaker stores that NYC streetwear fanatics and gym rats alike have on their radar (or should). View this post on Instagram FC Miami x @teyanataylor A post shared by Flight Club (@flightclub) on Nov 23, 2018 at 5:30pm PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js 1. Flight Club Flight Club is one of the OGs on New York’s sneaker scene. They used to have two locations but now just have one mega-sneaker heaven. At Flight Club, you’ll be able to find those rare styles or drops that sold out so quickly. But part of the reason they’ve become so renowned is that they brought the idea of high fashion consignment to the luxury sneaker market—you can both buy and sell a pair of covetable kicks here. Flight Club, 812 Broadway, New York, New York, 10003; (888) 937-8020 2. Rime If you’re interested in stepping up your sneaker game but don’t know where to start, Rime is a great place to
Sure, kimchi can help you beat bloat—but did you know about these 5 other health benefits?
December 10, 2018 at 10:08AM Brain health, the immune system, mental health, and digestion may seem like totally different aspects of well-being, but they all seem to come back to one thing: the microbiome. (Gut health, so hot right now.) Since evidence is mounting that your overall health likely depends on how happy your gut is, it’s mega important to keep the good bacteria thriving—and the bad guys kept to a minimum. Eating fermented foods on the reg is one of the easiest ways to fuel your good gut bacteria. Pickles, kombucha, yogurt, and miso are all examples of foods that are fermented—which means the ingredients have been left to sit and steep until their sugars and carbs become bacteria-boosting agents—but one food you should be adding into your rotation? Kimchi. The traditional Korean dish, usually served as a condiment or a side, is made from fermented cabbage. At face value, it sounds very similar to sauerkraut (which is also made with fermented cabbage). But there are some key differences that make it stand apart. Kimchi is fermented at a lower temperature than sauerkraut, and for a shorter period of time. It also uses other vegetables like radishes and scallions along with cabbage, and is seasoned with fish sauce, chili pepper, and garlic. (Compare that to your standard sauerkraut, which is generally just cabbage, salt, and caraway seeds.) Besides bringing enough heat to tickle your tastebuds, kimchi is great for your gut (and all of your de-bloating needs) thanks to its probiotic properties. But the
Timber! Your yoga mat could be actively sabotaging your balancing poses
December 07, 2018 at 11:36AM You’ve had your downward dog and warrior poses mastered for years, but when you put yourself into trickier situations that require some serious balancing skills, it only takes a second to fall out. So what gives? Well, according to a podiatrist, you might be able to blame your yoga mat. In a recent episode of the Urban Wellness Clinic’s Muscle Medicine podcast, Emily Splichal, DPM, reveals the prime yoga accessory could actually be why balancing is so hard. “When you go onto a yoga mat, you’re dampening or blocking the small nerves in the bottom of the feet,” she says. And those nerves are crucial for mastering one-legged poses: They have quicker reaction times, making them better at sensing tiny movement changes to help keep you balanced. Unfortunately, due to the texture and thickness of mats, those nerves are often suppressed, forcing you to rely on the large nerves on the outside of the ankle that don’t do nearly as good of a job at keeping you stable. “When you go onto a yoga mat, you’re dampening or blocking the small nerves in the bottom of the feet.” —Emily Pplichal, podiatrist Since all soft surfaces in general are culprits—and there’s no way you’re doing yoga on a hardwood floor—there’s really no quick fix besides Dr. Splichal’s go-to mat: the Naboso ($110), a proprioceptive mat that’s specifically designed to stimulate the nerves in the bottom of the feet for better control and stability during exercise. “There are tiny little
This is What Actually Happens to Your Gut When You’re Stressed Out
December 07, 2018 at 11:23AM If you’ve ever gotten butterflies before a work presentation or lost your appetite after looking at your to-do list, you’ve felt the effects that stress can have on your digestive system. Since stress in life is pretty much a given, we teamed up with Renew Life® to get to the bottom of why exactly your gut acts up when you’re at a level 10—and tapped Kaitlyn Clarke, chiropractor and functional nutritionist at Urban Wellness Clinic, to find out what to do to keep your gut health on point in spite of it. “You cannot truly break out of the stress/gut cycle without tackling it from both directions,” Dr. Clarke says. “You must take control of your stress level, while simultaneously improving your gut health.” Luckily, breaking the cycle is possible if you’re proactive about it, which is why we asked Dr. Clarke to share her advice on how to ditch stress and iffy gut health at the same time. Scroll down for more on how stress and gut health are connected—plus her tips on how to beat the stress cycle. Photo: Stocksy/Nasos Zovoilis The science To understand how to keep your gut calm when you’re feeling anxious, you first have to understand why it reacts the way it does. “The connection between stress and gut health really comes down to what’s known as the brain-gut axis,” Dr. Clarke explains. Buckle in for some science: Your brain and your gut are linked by your vagus nerve (the longest cranial
It took me 2 and a half minutes to convince myself to buy this French girl-approved shirt
December 07, 2018 at 11:23AM Every morning, I spend the first 45 minutes of my day at work trolling the internet for fodder and inspiration (I swear it’s work-related!). Well, 15 minutes into today’s session, I came across The New York Times’ merchandise collection. It then took me roughly two minutes to come across the New York Herald Tribune knit shirt (buried for some reason on the last page!) and another two and a half minutes to convince myself to buy it. It looks to be a high quality and snuggly knit tee, in a vintage cut with the words “New York Herald Tribune” (a newspaper rival of the NYT in the ’60s) printed in nostalgic typeface across the chest. Iconic details, all. But the thing that really makes this shirt sing is the fact that it looks almost exactly like the one Jean Seberg’s character wears in the seminal French new-wave film by Jean-Luc Godard, Breathless. Breathless was my first exposure to Godard, who has since become one of my favorite directors. His films, especially A Woman is a Woman, very much influenced my maximalist and kitschy aesthetic tendencies. Photo: Getty Images/Walter Daran However, as much as I may aspire to channel those little styling and lifestyle tricks that give off that je ne sais quoi quality of being French, dressing like an American in Paris (like Jean in Breathless) is much more my speed than pretending to have suddenly become a French girl. So, when I saw this shirt, I spent a
A beginner’s guide to building stamina and boosting your endurance
December 07, 2018 at 07:49AM Whether you’re just embarking on your fitness journey or planning to get your rear in gear so that you can run your first marathon, increasing stamina is a good goal to have. Why? For starters, improving your physical fitness involves increasing your body’s efficiency. And stamina is key to maximizing the productivity of your heart, lungs, and muscles. So stamina is important, but what is it, exactly? Stamina, which can be used to describe both physical and mental pursuits, is defined as the ability to push yourself to your maximum potential for a given length of time. When you set out to build your stamina, you’re working to increase the period of time during which you’re able to perform at the peak of your abilities. Stamina differs from endurance in that the latter is actually about increasing the duration of your workout not maxing out your effort, necessarily. Photo: Getty Images/amriphoto Benefits of increasing stamina Let’s be real for a minute—even performing at your current ability level can be completely draining. And now you’re expected to kick things up a notch?! I can hear a collective groan echoing through the internet, and trust me, I know that the struggle is real. But before you say “no way” to pushing your body even harder than you already do, consider that there are several important benefits involved in building stamina. Increased stamina means reduced fatigue, less energy required to complete your daily to-do list, and better physical
Gorpcore has its sights on your sneaker collection
December 04, 2018 at 03:45AM This was undeniably the year of the chunky sneaker—and in 2019, sneaks are getting yet another “ugly chic” make-under. While extra-cushioned kicks aren’t going anywhere anytime soon (good news for anyone just getting in on the trend), their mainstreaming has many wondering…are fugly shoes here to stay? For at least another 12 months, the resounding answer is: Yes! In 2019, you can expect to see “hiking- and outdoor activity-inspired sneakers with rugged soles, bungee cords, and technical performance details like waterproofing,” says Rachael Wang, a stylist and brand consultant who’s worked with Kendall Jenner, Chloe Sevigny, and Julia Roberts, as well as brands like Fila, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nike and Opening Ceremony. The trail-inspired shoe, in particular, shows just how deep the wellness world’s impact on style runs. More women than ever are embracing active lifestyles, and as a result, more fashion brands are focusing on functional design that isn’t just for show but for sport, too. It’s given way to a style of dressing called gorpcore (gorp being another name for “good old raisins and peanuts” trail mix), that’s inspired by the types of clothing you’d wear to go hiking, camping, or forest bathing. Think: anorak jackets, fleece vests, and yes, trail and hiking shoes. These utilitarian items are being paired with everything from leggings to jeans to dresses, both on runways and in real life. Think: anorak jackets, fleece vests, and yes, trail and hiking shoes. They’re being paired with everything from leggings
World Leaders Are Now Deciding The Future Of The Paris Climate Agreement & We’re All Ears
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What to get your fitness-obsessed friends who seemingly have everything
December 03, 2018 at 10:51AM Feeling stumped about what to get your workout buddy who never misses a 7 a.m. spin date and always has a spare hair tie? We got you covered with an editor-approved list of routine-simplifying, smile-inducing, and straight-up ingenious picks (see: luxe refillable deodorant). Whether she prefers hill climbs or low-key flows to achieve that post-workout glow, you’ll find something she won’t expect but ultimately needs. Prepare for a lot of ecstatic gushing from your workout pals. Scroll down and click on the hotspots to learn more about the winter gym-bag essentials. @import url(“https://www.wellandgood.com/wp-content/plugins/imagelinks/lib/imagelinks.theme.dark.css?ver=imagelinks”); ASICS Women’s GT-2000 7 Upgrade her runs with these supportive sneaks, which come in five crave-worthy colors. The durable, impact-absorbing sole helps her feel light on her feet at every mile—and closer to crushing her goal. Buy Now $120 ASICS Lite-Show 7/8 Tight These fitted tights are the perfect companion for chilly morning jogs and nighttime runs. The reflective leggings come with a convenient laminated pocket for her smartphone, protecting it from sweat and snow. Buy Now $70 ASICS Urban Racer Jacket Since winter is all about smart layering, this heat-retaining, lightweight jacket is guaranteed to be a mainstay in her lineup. She can throw on as a top layer for outdoor workouts, and wear it as a mid-layer to stay super toasty on her walk to the gym. Buy Now $130 TheraGun G2PRO Professional Massager Foam rolling is so last year. Introduce your fitness enthusiast to DIY percussive therapy and she’ll never