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Speak to enough coffee aficionados about all-star home espresso machines, and “Breville” is almost sure to be a brand name that you hear. So, if you’re looking for an espresso machine that’s top of the line in terms of quality, but not so complex that you’ll need a coffee degree to get into it, consider the expert-recommended Breville Barista Touch. It comes in at $1,000, and while that certainly skews pricey, if you typically otherwise get your fix at a coffee shop, the machine pays for itself faster than you may guess. You might notice that shopping on this page is a little different than what you’re used to. Never fear; we’ll talk you through it. With the Well+Good SHOP , you can now add products to your cart right from this article page. Just click on a product below and more details will pop up in a new window. Hit “add to cart” and voila! That’s it! As you read more SHOP articles, you can keep adding products to your cart and check out when you’re ready (look for the cart icon ...

The Jetsons may have predicted video calling and smartwatches, but even they didn’t have the kitchen appliances that exist now that make eating healthy easier. Seriously, whoever invented the air fryer —gifting the word with a more nutritious way to eat French fries and cook perfectly crispy brussels sprouts—deserves some sort of culinary Nobel peace prize. The only problem with keeping up with the latest and greatest cooking appliances is that it can both get expensive (fast) and take over your counter space (even faster). Appliances are bulky. Invest in a few and your counter can quickly go from being a functional food-prep zone to looking like you just picked through a Sur La Table sample sale. That’s why dual appliances are so handy. And you know what’s even better than a dual appliance? A three-in-one. You might notice that shopping on this page is a little different than what you’re used to. Never fear; we’ll talk you through it. With the Well+Good SHOP , you can now add produ...

Each person’s individual astrological birth chart has many layers—from the planets and signs to the houses and aspects—that help us understand our personality and life path. Color is another element in our natal chart that can help bring us closer to wholeness. This is called—you guessed it—color astrology. Color astrology is essentially a mix of astrology and chromotherapy, also known as color therapy. While astrology is the study of the movement and cycles of the planets in their respective orbits and our individual relationships with them, says Rose Theodora , a spiritual counselor and astrologer focusing on color astrology, chromotherapy is a pseudoscience framework that uses color for healing. She adds in chromotherapy, each color is associated with a specific frequency that can have a physical, psychological, and emotional affect on a person. Color astrology, then, is a personalized way to work with chromotherapy. Here’s how it works: Each sign and planet are associated with s...

If the guiding principles of your summer wardrobe include comfort, effortless style, and soft linens that feel like you’re wearing nothing at all, then the new breathable house dress from Parachute is an absolute must-have. The dress is inspired by caftans , the iconic robe that dates back to Ancient Mesopotamia and the chosen garb of our middle school art teachers and hippie grandmothers. Characterized by its narrow cut, full sleeves, and deep open neck, caftans have always been ideal for hot weather months, because the loose fit allows air to circulate throughout the robe, keeping your body temp low, even in extreme heat. Parachute’s house dress is a chic, modern take on a traditional caftan and comes just months after the brand unveiled their new linen lounge sets , which we couldn’t stop gushing about this past spring. Like Parachute’s other linen pieces, this dress is made from 100 percent European flax linen and is machine washable. It features slits on the sides for a flatte...

When you’re dealing with foot pain, it can almost always be traced back to the shoes (or in some cases, a lack thereof ) you’ve been wearing. Lack of support and poor fit can lead to plantar fasciitis, a condition that occurs when the fascia —aka connective tissue—within the base of your foot becomes inflamed and uncomfortable. Usually, this comes about because your feet are overpronating — aka rolling inwards—as you move, which means you need a shoe with superior arch support to combat the pain. Overpronation is also commonly referred to as flat feet , and according to pros, there are certain elements that people with this issue should be looking for in their running shoes. Namely, flexible toe boxes, firm midsoles, and rigid heel counters. These factors allow for space and flexibility in the toe area so that your foot can move and bend naturally. They also provide cushioned support in the midsole to prevent the plantar fascia from caving in and rigid support in the heel to abso...

The beauty of being a skin-care brand founder is that instead of having to search the market for products that fit your complexion’s individual concerns, you get to create them for yourself. And for Jessica Alba , actress and founder of Honest Beauty, that meant coming up with formulations that give her skin exactly  what it needs now. “In my 40s, I want to protect, hydrate, and regenerate my skin, which is what keeps it looking fresh, vibrant, and alive,” says Alba. “For that, you need cell turnover, so this Daily Defense line hits on all of those notes and is easy to incorporate into your skin-care routine regardless of your skin type and regardless of the other products you’re using.” As someone with sensitive skin, Alba has learned to be incredibly cautious about what she uses on her face, and loves these products because they don’t cause any sort of irritation to her complexion. “My skin is very, very sensitive, so I have to be careful about what I use it,” she says. And she...

The Jetsons may have predicted video calling and smartwatches, but even they didn’t have the kitchen appliances that exist now that make eating healthy easier. Seriously, whoever invented the air fryer —gifting the word with a more nutritious way to eat French fries and cook perfectly crispy brussels sprouts—deserves some sort of culinary Nobel peace prize. The only problem with keeping up with the latest and greatest cooking appliances is that it can both get expensive (fast) and take over your counter space (even faster). Appliances are bulky. Invest in a few and your counter can quickly go from being a functional food-prep zone to looking like you just picked through a Sur La Table sample sale. That’s why dual appliances are so handy. And you know what’s even better than a dual appliance? A three-in-one. You might notice that shopping on this page is a little different than what you’re used to. Never fear; we’ll talk you through it. With the Well+Good SHOP , you can now add produ...