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Hilary Duff is facing criticism for making toxic comments about her diet, while sharing what she eats in a day in a recent interview. On the May 9 episode of Molly Sims’s Dear Media podcast, “Lipstick on the Rim,” Duff, who says she typically “wakes up really hungry,” detailed her breakfast in the mornings. Her […]

Kat McGlynn, 40, had worked for an environmental nonprofit in New York City for more than a decade before being laid off in August 2022. It was unexpected, and McGlynn says her mental health was most certainly impacted by the decision. What would she tell potential employers in an interview? How could she possibly explain […]

Whether it’s green powders being praised for their well-being wizardry or weighted hula hoops being touted as the best addition to an ab workout, there always seems to be a new wellness wunderkind stealing the spotlight. But new isn’t always better. Sometimes, the items that have been around for centuries are the health heroes you […]

Imagine this: You get into bed after a long day when suddenly you feel an intense wave of heat come over your body. Your heart rate is rapid and skin flushed, and sweat accumulates on your head, neck, and face. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing a hot flash. “Hot flashes are a […]

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew Kelly If you want to work your arms, back, and chest at the gym (or at home!), look no further than this six-exercise upper-body workout that’ll get you in, out, and feeling strong in no time. This upper-body gym workout is structured in supersets, which means you’ll alternate between […]

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If you’re vegan or allergic to dairy, you’re likely already well-versed in the world of animal-free products. From vegan […]

In 2004, reality star Kelly Osbourne was bitten by a tick while attending her dad Ozzy Osbourne’s outdoor birthday party. For a decade after, she suffered from a sore throat, stomachaches, and eventually a seizure that led to an epilepsy diagnosis. “The doctors kept changing my prescription, trying to get the dosage right, and it […]

Israa Nasir, MHC-LP, is a psychotherapist, speaker, and founder of the digital mental health brand WellGuide. Nasir curates meaningful experiences through therapy, workshops, engaging creative content, and speaking engagements to further amplify the message of emotional wellness and personal growth. Her work is focused on transforming the way we talk about mental health, taking it […]

You probably already know that protein is an important macronutrient. But did you know there’s protein in every cell in the human body? You need protein in your diet to help repair cells and make new ones, per the National Library of Medicine, which makes it especially important for growth and development in children, teens, […]

If you’re prone to obsessive thoughts there’s a good chance you’ve spent many an hour ruminating over things that may seem trivial to others. For example, you may worry that you said something wrong or embarrassing during a casual encounter. And that work email you sent to the entire department? Well, even though you proofread […]

Christina Applegate has appeared to be the picture of resilience over the past few years after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, embracing the condition by showing off customized walking canes and a manicure that reads “FU MS”. But life hasn’t been easy for the 51-year-old since being diagnosed in 2021. In a recent interview Vanity […]

Podcasts come in many different genres, styles, and lengths. And in 2023, you can find a podcast on pretty much anything that you’re interested in — from comedy to politics to true crime. These audio forms of entertainment can be incredibly engaging and fun to listen to. Some are even designed to nourish your mental […]

Peeing is a pretty common occurrence in life. And by now you’re probably used to your pee looking and smelling a certain way. But what about when it smells a little . . . off? It can be easy to panic when you turn around to flush and suddenly are asking yourself, “Why does my […]

Image Source: Getty / Theo Wargo Priyanka Chopra is getting real about the aftermath of her botched nose surgery. Though the actor and new mom had previously opened up about the experience in her 2021 memoir, “Unfinished,” she recently shared more about how it severely impacted her mental health in a May 2 interview on […]

Keke Palmer gave birth to her son Leodis Andrelton Jackson (aka Leo) on Saturday, Feb. 25. Not even two months later, she called up celebrity trainer Corey Calliet ready to work. They started training together virtually at the beginning of April and immediately hit it off. Now, Palmer is going into the gym to train […]

I’ve described my pain to doctors so many times over the course of three decades that the words have lost all meaning. Shooting, stabbing, burning, throbbing . . . What doctor-approved adjective could properly explain what it’s like to smile and carry on a conversation when it feels like the veins in my legs are […]

Khloé Kardashian just dropped her current ab workout routine, and it’s not for the faint of heart. In a May 4 Instagram post, Kardashian goes into detail about the exercises she does to build strength. Warming up in hot-pink Fabletics leggings and a matching Nike sports bra, she tells the camera, “Bracing myself because Don […]

The night before my first Solidcore class, I made the bold decision to reunite with a college friend over drinks. While sipping wine, I confessed I should probably take it more slowly; my class was imminent, scheduled for 6 a.m. at its Nolita studio in lower Manhattan. “Marisa, do you know how hard that class […]

Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance was a visual phenomenon that has left fans of football and the singer’s multi-platinum catalogue reeling ever since. On April 14, the varsity dance team at Los Osos High School in Southern California took Rihanna’s “Work” to heart, re-creating her halftime routine for their Spring Dance Show, down to the […]

It’s understandable if you have never used a vaginal dilator before or don’t know about the benefits of using one; they largely fly under the radar. These tube-like tools, which come in varying sizes, are meant to be inserted into the vagina to help treat several different vaginal health conditions, one of the more common […]

Maria Menounos is opening up about her experience with pancreatic cancer, saying that she still hasn’t “come to grips with it all.” The 44-year-old shared information about her experience on Instagram, pointing out that “so very few even survive pancreatic cancer.” In an interview with People, Menounos said she was first diagnosed with type 1 […]

Take a walk through your local Whole Foods — or any supermarket, for that matter — and you’re sure to find at least a shelf (if not two or three) stocked with bottles or boxes of coconut water. Clearly, the murky-colored liquid is no longer a new kid on the beverage block. But with so […]

If you’ve ever checked out mentally from the world around you — particularly in a stressful situation — you could have been dissociating. Dissociation occurs when your mind disconnects from your reality, creating the sensation of your consciousness leaving your body. “It’s like taking yourself out of a certain situation and then not being in […]

COVID-19 may no longer be a national emergency, but that doesn’t mean the virus is any less contagious, serious, or easily transmissible. New variants are still a major cause for concern, and the latest strain, known as Arcturus, is presenting with a new symptom: pink eye. “The XBB.1.16 subvariant of Omicron, also labeled Arcturus, is […]

Since her debut album dropped in 2017, Dua Lipa’s mastered more than just jaw-dropping performances on stage. From becoming an honorary ambassador to her home country, Kosovo, to serving as cochair at this year’s Met Gala, the “New Rules” singer has rocketed into the stratosphere of superstardom, and she’s just getting started. As her fame […]

Ballet was my first love. And as a professionally trained dancer in ballet, contemporary, modern dance, hip-hop, jazz dance, and tap dance, I’ve authentically lived what’s called the balletcore aesthetic on TikTok. To me, the trend transcends fashion and beauty to lifestyle; I never feel more balletcore than when I’m dripping in sweat, wearing foot […]

Living in a big city like New York, I’ve come to expect the strange smells, sudden honking, and air-quality warnings from the weather app. Yes, I’d rather not experience an onslaught to my five senses every time I leave my apartment, but it comes with the territory. But Dyson is hoping to change us city […]

As blissful as the idea of drifting off to sleep is, sometimes it can be really hard, especially for someone who deals with chronic insomnia, restless leg syndrome, or any number of other sleep-disrupting conditions. For many people, the go-to fix has been to pop a melatonin pill or chew on a melatonin gummy. A […]