Health
The 2020 Top Dentists List Is Here
Let’s be honest: After months of quarantine baking, our pearly whites could all use a little extra TLC right now. But if you’ve recently moved […]
Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Marked the End of Casual Sex?
Not long after the virus first hit, I was in a committed relationship, so casual sex wasn’t really an issue. When the relationship ended, though, […]
Could COVID-19 Have Escaped from a Lab?
In January, as she watched the news about a novel virus spreading out of control in China, Alina Chan braced for a shutdown. The molecular […]
Everything You Need To Know about the Virtual Boston Marathon
The cancellation of the Boston Marathon this year—for the first time in 124 years—is one of the many great cultural casualties of COVID-19. There are […]
Debunking the Most Common Instagram Fitness Myths
The Insta-Myth: Everything you see on the ’Gram is real. Reality Check: Given that we’re all spending more time on social media, it’s easier than […]
Boost Your Skincare Routine with These Black-Owned Beauty Brands
Whether it’s through protesting, eating at Black-owned restaurants, or supporting Black fitness professionals, there are a number of ways to support Boston’s Black community. If […]
What You Need to Know About Female Hair Loss
If you have experienced more hair shedding or noticed thinning of your hair over the past few months, you are certainly not alone. “Unfortunately, women […]
Seven Fruit Salad Recipes to Cool You Off This Summer
Some may say ice cream is the cure for a steamy summer day, but in my book, there’s nothing more refreshing than a chilled bowl […]
Five Boston Adventures to Take on the Water This Summer
If you want to go fishing… Cast a line in Boston Harbor Touted as one of the cleanest harbors in the country (yes, you read […]
This Is What It’s Like to Open a Fitness Studio During the Pandemic
While existing gyms and fitness studios around the Boston area reconfigured their business models and existing protocols to meet the demands of the COVID pandemic, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Nutritionists and Dietitians in Boston
Wading through diet culture these days can be tricky. On one hand, our culture has been conditioned to believe (incorrectly so) that to be skinnier […]
Seven Edible Plants You Can Grow in Your Apartment
I love living in the city, but there are some days when I really wish I had some green space behind my apartment. Especially in […]
Two Medfords. Two Coasts. One Online Cross-Country Road Race
Virtual events, in this day and age, are a little bittersweet. On the one hand, it’s a constant reminder of all our favorite events that […]
Karen Akunowicz on Powerlifting, Gardening, and Chilling in a Kiddie Pool
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Boston’s look at the time, energy, and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Boston. For […]
Get Ready to Row: Anyone Can Race in the Head of the Charles Regatta This Year
Countless events in Boston have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic—including, but not limited to, the Boston Calling music festival and the […]