Wellness

Everything you need to know about wellness trends, self care, home fitness, and more.
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The Best Way to Nourish Your Body and Your Mind, According to a Seaweed Super-Fan
Spoiler: seaweed may be involved.
Geraldine Campbell
Jan 18, 2022
I Tried a VR Workout to Shake Up My Exercise Routine — Here’s What Happened
For starters, it's a great alternative to the gym.
Carolina Malis
Jan 17, 2022
“Revenge Sleep Procrastination” Could Be Keeping You Awake
Can’t sleep? There could be a number of reasons why. Maybe it’s the caffeine, or that nightmare you keep on having, or maybe you’ve just been watching the latest dance craze.Sleep Junkie, a sleep science website, has a new study that reveals the top apps that will prevent you from getting a good night’s rest.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 17, 2022
Leanne Ford Put a Yoga Studio in Her Tool Shed, and It’s Incredible
“But the zen I feel sitting in this pretty old space is real,” she wrote. “I need more of this in my life this year."
Olivia Harvey
Jan 16, 2022
Not Into Resolutions? Try Setting One of These Attainable Goals Instead
If you’re looking to make a change in your life, even a small one, here are a few helpful tips from productivity experts and life coaches.
Kara Nesvig
Jan 16, 2022
I Stopped Following Instagram Influencers for a Month — Here’s What I Learned
My goal was very simple: to feel happy with what I already have and to not constantly be reaching for my phone. 
Kristen Garaffo
Jan 14, 2022
I Started a Reverse Grocery List, and It Has Saved Me So Much Time and Money
No more doubling up on random jars of spices.
Ella Cerón
Jan 13, 2022
I Started Meditating Every Day Before Touching Any Electronics
You can’t stop using technology overnight, but you can change your relationship with it.
Sakshi Udavant
Jan 12, 2022
Here’s What I Learned from Sleeping with My Phone in Another Room for a Week
And no, this experiment was not easy — but it was worth it.
Kristen Garaffo
Jan 11, 2022
6 Ways to Make January Days Feel Less Short, Draining, and Dreary
These tips from wellness professionals and therapists can help you navigate the winter blues.
Kara Nesvig
Jan 8, 2022
This Is the Only New Year’s Resolution I’m Making This Year (and Every Year)
It's all about focusing on personal growth rather than calendar-driven obligations.
Natalia Vela
Jan 7, 2022
Resolution Stacking Is the Goal-Setting Hack You Didn’t Know You Needed
This method gives wiggle room and space for grace, self-compassion, and humanity.
Molly Burford
Jan 6, 2022
This Amazon Find Is the One Thing That Helps Me Sleep Better When I Have a Headache or a Cold
Shopping
Say hello (or goodnight) to better sleep.
Grace Cooper
Jan 6, 2022
Instead of a Resolution, Consider Adopting a Word of the Year
Adopting a word of the year feels liberating and allows you to center your focus on different habits and goals.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Jan 5, 2022
How to Start (and Stick With) a New Fitness Routine, According to a TikTok Star
TikTok-famous Erin Azar shares her best advice for staying consistent even when it's a struggle.
Geraldine Campbell
Jan 4, 2022
Weekend Projects: Take One Concrete Step Toward a Goal
Weekend Projects
In order to build habits, you have to make them easy.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 31, 2021
The Best Way to Improve Your Financial Health, According to a Financial Advisor
According to financial advisor Kate Yearwood Young, financial health is about having an understanding of what's coming in, what's going out and why you're building your savings.
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 28, 2021
Here’s How to Decompress Over the Holidays
The holidays can be filled with delight — and stress. Here's how to maximize one and minimize the other.
Kara Nesvig
Dec 24, 2021
6 Smart Questions to Ask Yourself at the End of the Year
With 2022 fast approaching, now is a great time to examine what went right this year — and to identify areas of improvement.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Dec 22, 2021
7 Simple Goals (Not Lofty Resolutions) Everyone Can Stick With in the New Year
They're ones you can actually follow through with.
Jennifer Prince
Dec 17, 2021
7 Things Actress and Host Adrienne Bailon Puts on Her Nightstand — And One Thing She Definitely Doesn’t
Plus, what she thinks Chanel from "The Cheetah Girls" would keep in and on hers.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 10, 2021
The 10 Best Apps for Mental Health in 2022, Recommended by Therapists
Try some new ways to care for yourself in the new year.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 10, 2021
5 Healthy Ways to Think and Talk About Cleaning
Shifting how you think about your space (and how you live in it) is the first step to a healthier way of living.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 7, 2021
HoMedics’ New Product Combines Wellness and Home Decor
Taking care of your well-being is something that holds a lot of importance, especially during the winter months when dark nights and colder weather come into play. Regardless of the time of year, however, we have all been spending more time at home over the last two years, so it only makes sense that more and more companies are bringing out innovative products that combine home decor and wellness.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 5, 2021
I Tried Taking a Midday Walk for a Month — Here Are 4 Things I Learned
About productivity and motivation.
Andie Kanaras
Dec 3, 2021
I’ve Been Wearing These Cozy Slippers Practically Everywhere for Months — and I Never Want to Take Them Off
And, honestly, I might not.
Kendall Cornish
Dec 2, 2021
This Is My First Love Letter to a Pillow — and We Couldn’t Be Happier Together
Sincerely, Formerly Restless.
Kendall Cornish
Dec 2, 2021
5 Easy Ways to Sneak Exercise Into Your Daily Routine When You're Busy
According to personal trainers and fitness pros.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Nov 30, 2021
One Kitchen Habit I Had to Change When I Learned the Truth About Stainless Steel
I definitely don't want to have rust or pitting in our stainless steel sink, so I quickly changed my habits.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 30, 2021
This Small Space-Friendly Fitness Tool Is Totally Quiet, So I’m No Longer the Annoying Upstairs Neighbor
It fits perfectly under your couch, too!
Nicoletta Richardson
Nov 25, 2021
How to Use Tarot in Your Daily Routine, According to an Expert
Author Jessica Dore breaks down her approach to mindful card pulls.
Julianne Ishler
Nov 19, 2021
One Spot in Every Kitchen That Doesn’t Get Thoroughly Cleaned Enough
Weekend Projects
With guests possibly coming over soon for holiday gatherings, now is a good time to address what might be a less-than-ideal situation.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 19, 2021
My Aging Dog Would Always Sleep on the Floor — Until I Bought This Dog Bed
Best of all, it's on sale!
Andie Kanaras
Nov 18, 2021
This $45 Gadget is My Mom’s Secret to Stress-Free Holiday Serving
Shopping
Because anything that makes serving easier is worth the investment.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Nov 16, 2021
I Tried This Super-Plush Pillow, and It’s Great for Every Type of Sleeper
Say goodbye to mediocre sleep.
Grace Cooper
Nov 11, 2021
3 Dishes You Might Not Have to Wash (Which is Good, Because You Weren’t Washing Them Anyway)
Here are some common do-I-wash-it scenarios and a cleaning expert's input on each one. 
Ashley Abramson
Nov 10, 2021
How Many Sheet Sets Should You Own?
Well, it depends. But we came up with 10 different lifestyle scenarios (kids? allergies? access to easy laundry?) and asked experts to weigh in with a real answer for each.
Ashley Abramson
Nov 9, 2021
The Best Personal Humidifiers That’ll Help You Breathe Easier This Winter
Better days await!
Nicole Lund
Nov 9, 2021
8 DIY Cold Remedies My Abuelita Swears By
Whose ingredients you probably have in your kitchen.
Natalia Vela
Nov 6, 2021
5 Things to Do with That Extra Hour from Daylight Saving Time
I asked the Apartment Therapy edit team for their ideas of what to do before setting the clock back. Here are some of my favorite ideas of things that can take just an hour (or less!).
Terri Pous
Nov 6, 2021
IKEA's New Sound-Absorbing Curtains Are Perfect for Blocking Out Noisy Roommates
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Use them for your windows or as canopy curtains around your bed for a quiet night's sleep.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 2, 2021
I Started Listening to Soundscapes During Work Hours — Here's Why
And why I'm not going back.
Andie Kanaras
Nov 2, 2021
There’s a Reason You Feel Like Cleaning and Organizing Right Before Your Period
Even if you don’t feel the same drive to organize your home each menstrual cycle, it’s a perfect time to take stock of what’s working in your life.
Ashley Abramson
Nov 2, 2021
4 Things Ayesha Curry Puts on Her Nightstand — And One Thing She Definitely Doesn’t
She's a big fan of crystals.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 29, 2021
I Tried Melatonin Gummies to See If They Would Help Me Fall Asleep Faster
If you've been struggling to fall asleep in the past few months, you're not alone.
Sakshi Udavant
Oct 29, 2021
A Study Finds That New Puppy Owners Lose Just As Much Sleep As Newborn Parents
Pet parents should expect weeks of sleep loss.
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 28, 2021
I Couldn't Exercise Outside, So I Tried Paced Walking at Home
Here's what happened.
Sakshi Udavant
Oct 20, 2021
The Innovative Home Accessory I’m Using on Repeat This Winter (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)
Get two at-home wellness essentials in one!
Britt Franklin
Oct 18, 2021
Here's What a Climate Scientist Really Thinks of Your Everyday Home Habits
From lighting candles to running the dishwasher.
Molly Burford
Oct 17, 2021
This Sleek Sound Machine Puts Me Out Like a Light — and It’s on Sale!
It can even charge your phone!
Britt Franklin
Oct 13, 2021
4 Things "No One Gets Out Alive" Star Cristina Rodlo Keeps On Her Nightstand
Plus, what her character from Netflix's new horror film "No One Gets Out Alive" would keep on and in her nightstand.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 12, 2021
6 Daily Habits That Can Help You Connect With Your Intuition
According to an expert.
Julianne Ishler
Sep 26, 2021
I Swapped My Intense At-Home Workouts for Walking for 2 Weeks
Sometimes less really is more.
Ella Cerón
Sep 25, 2021
I Tried Green Light Therapy, and Have Never Slept Better
Here's what happened.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 24, 2021
This Quirky Pillow Might Be the Answer to Your Sleepless Nights — and It Has Over 40,000 5-Star Reviews
Say goodbye to those pesky aches and pains.
Grace Cooper
Sep 22, 2021
6 Things That "Never Have I Ever" Star Richa Moorjani Keeps On Her Nightstand
Plus, what Kamala from "Never Have I Ever" would keep on her nightstand.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 21, 2021
6 Ways to Transform Your Relationship With Your To-Do List
According to productivity experts.
Kara Nesvig
Sep 20, 2021
I Never Thought I Could Be a Runner, Until I Tried These 6 Tips
"Slow and steady" is a motto for a reason!
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Sep 15, 2021
Why September Is the Best Time to Set New Goals
It's a new school year, a new year in the Jewish calendar, and the perfect time to check in with yourself.
Kristen Garaffo
Sep 11, 2021
This September Is “Transformation Month” on Apartment Therapy
For the third September in a row, we are celebrating transformations all month long on our site.
Laura Schocker
Sep 6, 2021
10 Little Habits that Can Transform Your Mornings
In 5 minutes or less!
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Sep 1, 2021
This Guided Journal Is All Over Instagram – Is It Worth the Hype?
It asks for less than 10 minutes of your time each day.
Andie Kanaras
Aug 30, 2021
You Don't Need Any Equipment to Complete This At-Home Boxing Workout
Courtesy of Sweat trainer Monica Jones.
Ella Cerón
Aug 30, 2021
7 Anxiety-Reducing Habits to Follow For Better Sleep, According to Experts
Psychologists are here to help your restless nights.
Julianne Ishler
Aug 25, 2021
Here's How Your Cutting Board Can Help Keep Your Fridge Clean (and Germ-Free)
My mom's old pet peeve is now one of mine. But there's a really easy solution.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 25, 2021
Look for These 4 Things on the Label Before You Use Any Cleaning Product
While it may not seem like that big of a deal to gloss through all that text and get to cleaning, you could be missing some crucial details.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 24, 2021
The $10 Beauty Cleaning Tool I Never Knew I Needed (and Now Can’t Live Without)
Say goodbye to gross hairbrushes for good.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Aug 24, 2021
When You Rinse Your Swimsuit in the Shower on Vacation, Is That... Enough?
We asked a laundry expert, and he gave us two hygienic methods for washing swimwear away from home: the proper way, and the easy way.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 23, 2021
I Marie Kondo'd My House and It Helped Me Stop Mindless Spending
"Knowing what brings me joy helps me make better decisions when it comes to spending, and it also keeps my home tidy and uncluttered — it’s a win-win!"
Kristen Garaffo
Aug 20, 2021
7 Reasons to Add Old-School Aerobics to Your At-Home Exercise Routine
Sweating to the oldies is new again!
Jennifer Prince
Aug 19, 2021
6 Easy Ways to Keep Your Dog Entertained Inside
If the weather just won't let you get out, there are ways to stay occupied.
Sassafras Patterdale
Aug 18, 2021
Growing Up in Foster Care Meant I Was Never Alone... Until I Moved to Germany
"I was now free to do what I pleased, when I pleased, and with whom I pleased. I was frozen by my newfound freedom."
Taryn Williams
Aug 17, 2021