Mark Marino

3 weeks ago | wellandgood.com | Sarah Glinski |Gabrielle Kassel |Dory Zayas |Mark Marino

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commissionMaple syrup, the beloved breakfast staple hailing from Canada is known for its rich flavor and naturally occurring sweetness. Many people favor it over more traditionally refined sugars, but can including maple syrup in your diet really provide health benefits?

3 weeks ago | wellandgood.com | Mark Marino |Korin Miller |Stefanie Weiss |Jamey Powell

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commissionWhether you’re powering up for a workout, want to beat the heat with a frosty treat, or just need a satisfying snack, nothing beats a good smoothie. While ingredients are obviously key to making a delicious smoothie, the equipment you use is just as important. Sure, you can use any old blender, but you might get mixed results (no pun intended, I swear).

3 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Mark Marino

Photo: Food & Wine I was raised in a home of bargain hunters, where a cheap nonstick skillet was the gold standard. That’s why, as an adult, I’ve stocked my own kitchen with these pans. But cheap nonstick skillets need regular replacement, ultimately costing more money (and any with Teflon coatings should probably be replaced, anyway). If I could do it over again, my very first pan would have been cast iron — the Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet, in particular.

1 month ago | wellandgood.com | Korin Miller |Jaime Osnato |Jamey Powell |Mark Marino

It’s hard to scroll through TikTok without seeing another fitness influencer recommending creatine to build muscle and boost performance. But new research suggests adding the supplement to a lifting routine might not do anything for your lean muscle mass. Creatine isn’t just social media famous—there’s plenty of evidence-based research to support its use for everything from boosting recovery to supporting brain health, making the findings borderline shocking.

1 month ago | wellandgood.com | Jaime Osnato |Jamey Powell |Mark Marino |Stefanie Weiss

Think dementia is only something to worry about when you’re older? Think again. While uncontrollable factors like age, genetics, and family history all play a role in the development of the neurodegenerative condition, new research shows there are some health factors you can control that reduce the likelihood of the illness—especially in your 40s.