Advice
Is Oatmeal Really That Good For You? Here’s What Dietitians Say
Thomson points out that there are a variety of types of oatmeal, each with its own qualities, including texture, flavor, and cooking time. “It’s important to choose the right type of oatmeal for your cooking, baking, or personal needs,” she notes. What’s more, not all oatmeal offers the same health benefits. The processing and texture […]
David Beckham Details His OCD and Its “Tiring” Impact
David Beckham is opening up about his experience with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Ahead of the release of his upcoming Netflix documentary, the 47-year-old former soccer player described how he feels compelled to engage in intense cleaning rituals every night, straightening up the house from top to bottom, according to The Guardian. “When everyone’s in […]
How to Get Rid of an Annoying Ear Itch
There are few things more maddening than an inner ear itch — it’s the literal definition of an itch you can’t scratch. Of course, the moment you feel irritation and itchiness in your ear canal, your first instinct is often to get in there with your finger or a Q-Tip to try to find some […]
This Is the Only Yoga Mat I’ve Used For Over 5 Years
My theory is that yoga mats are a lot like skin care — one person’s holy grail is another person’s disaster. Personal preference matters, which is why it’s often necessary to experiment with many different options to find the best yoga mats for you. But I’m lucky in that I’ve found my Goldilocks-just-right fit: the […]
This 10-Minute Dance Workout Fuses Bollywood Choreography With Hip-Hop Moves
Join host, choreographer, and Karmagraphy founder Kavita Rao for a 10-minute Bollywood fusion dance workout with class members Frank Soares and Mina Huynh. In this routine, you’ll learn a series of hip-hop-inspired dance moves fused with Bollywood choreography. Get ready to master some iconic Bollywood hand gestures and sharp isolations that you can take right […]
LSU Gymnast Olivia Dunne Is One of the First Woman College Athletes In SI Swimsuit Issue
Louisiana State University gymnast and college junior Olivia Dunne is the top-paid woman collegiate athlete in the country — and now, she’s one of the first college athletes appear in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue. The only other one will also debut in this year’s issue. You’ve probably seen Dunne’s content splash across your TikTok or […]
Venus Williams Jokes Serena Is “Permanently Disinvited” From Her Home After TikTok Callout
@serena Working out with Venus is alwaus fun times. I’m her personal troll. #2023 #fyp ♬ original sound – Serenawilliams Venus Williams and Serena Williams proved that some sibling battles never truly end. On April 25, Serena dug up the age-old drama that ensues when a sibling takes something from you and “forgets” to give […]
TikTok Is Obsessed, but Is Cottage Cheese Actually Good For You?
If you’re anything like me, your social media feed is dominated by cottage cheese. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even dessert, cottage cheese is having a main-character moment. And while this trendy dairy product can morph into countless recipes (cottage cheese ice cream, pancakes, toast, and omelets!), you can’t help but wonder: is […]
Travis Barker Says Using a Luxury Enema Kit Helped Him “Marry the Woman of My Dreams”
Image Source: Liquid Death It should really come as no surprise that Travis Barker’s newest venture is in the realm of poop. After all, he married Kourtney Kardashian — the queen of outlandish health takes, who, alongside Barker, led TV viewers to believe that drinking semen would improve fertility issues. But on April 25, the […]
John Legend Passionately Urges Men to Speak Up For Reproductive Rights
Image Source: Getty / Jemal Countess John Legend is urging men to vocalize their support for women’s reproductive rights. At the Time100 Summit on April 25, the singer-songwriter opened up about his and wife Chrissy Teigen’s difficult experience with pregnancy loss and shared why men should continue to denounce the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson […]
Simone Biles May Have Just Revealed Her “Something Blue” — and It’s So Fitting
Gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles has long been both an athletic and stylish inspiration. But her newest role as a bride is also serving up lots of wedding inspiration for anyone saying “I do.” For good luck, as the old saying goes, brides should have “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” on their […]
This 10-Minute Upper-Body, Mini-Band Routine Will Work Your Arms in Totally New Ways
Get ready to work out with fitness trainer Khetanya Henderson, who will be leading this 10-minute, barre-inspired arm workout joined by Paris Nicole and Tiff Marie. You’ll start the routine with a quick warmup and then quickly get to work on your upper body. In true barre form, this session is all about high reps […]
Ashlyn Harris’s and Ali Krieger’s Must Haves: From Adidas Sneakers to Ultra-Luxe Coffee
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. After winning the US women’s soccer team World Cup twice and getting married right before the pandemic, Ashlyn Harris […]
How Puerto Rican Surf Culture Led Me Back to My Roots
Even among the many beaches of Puerto Rico, Playa Jobos in Isabela is special. The first time I experienced it, I was 25. The road to the beach snaked its way down through thickets of tropical vegetation and past massive limestone walls before opening up to a pristine Atlantic. In the distance, two-foot waves seemed […]
Cindy Rodriguez Is Reclaiming Hiking and the Outdoors For WOC
It began with a girl, her journal, and a hike through nature. This simple, but transformative act became the driving force for Cindy Rodriguez, the founder of Reclama, to share her journey of healing with other women of color — some who never connected to Mother Nature before. “It would just be a day for […]
A Trip to Central Puerto Rico Helped Me Reclaim My Rightful Place in the Outdoors as a Latina
Image Source: Getty Images/Roshan Prabhu Research has shown that spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces, is one of the best ways to reduce stress and anxiety. A 2019 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research showed that just 20 minutes in a park — regardless of if you’re exercising or not […]
Ben Affleck Says Jennifer Lopez Allegedly “Eats Whatever She Wants”
Jennifer Lopez possesses many talents, but chief among them — at least, according to her husband, Ben Affleck — is her ability to eat whatever she wants. In an April 21 appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” the actor went into more detail about Lopez’s diet, sharing some behind-the-scenes insight that would surprise a lot […]
Selma Blair Shares How She Went From “Terrified” to Living With Her Disability Out Loud
Selma Blair recently graced the cover of British Vogue, getting even more vulnerable about her multiple sclerosis journey. Blair, who has previously opened up about her condition, tells the magazine that it took her 40 years to receive a diagnosis. The “Legally Blonde” actor wasn’t diagnosed with multiple sclerosis until 2018, despite later finding out […]
Should You Do Ab Workouts Before or After Running? Here’s What Experts Say
If your goal is to build a stronger core, doing ab work is pretty much always a good idea. “Like just about everything else in exercise, the ‘best’ time to do abdominal exercises is whenever you can,” says Tom Holland, MS, CSCS, an exercise physiologist and fitness adviser for Bowflex. But if you just started […]
These Cottage Cheese Recipes Are Taking Over TikTok
You can thank TikTok foodie Justine Doiron of @justine_snacks for this creative cottage cheese bowl recipe, which includes seasoned roasted veggies and a homemade sweet and spicy sauce. Rest assured that you don’t need to get quite this fancy to enjoy the concept of a cottage cheese bowl (and, FTR, Doiron has plenty of other […]
This 10-Minute Abs and Butt Workout Will Leave You the Best Kind of Sore
If all you have is 10 minutes, and all you want to do is work your core and glutes, then look no further. This quick, 10-minute abs and butt workout has your name all over it. Created by AFLCA-certified personal trainer Cindy Yu, this routine focuses on strengthening your glutes and core in a fast […]
Hemorrhoids Can Be More Than Pesky — at Times They’re Painful; Here’s What to Know
Hemorrhoids are a health condition many people have at least heard of before. But, despite a general public awareness of hemorrhoids, plenty of people are fuzzy on the details of what, exactly, these are and if hemorrhoids hurt. Hemorrhoids (aka piles) are swollen, inflamed veins around the anus or the lower part of the rectum, […]
Chris Hemsworth Shares His Thor-Approved Core Circuit You Can Try From Home
Chris Hemsworth is here to save the day with an intense ab workout you can try from home. To promote his app Centr — which includes various workouts, meditations, and healthy recipes — the actor shared his own core circuit with his Instagram followers, effortlessly demonstrating every movement. “Get up. Get outside. Take in the […]
“Being Diagnosed With ADHD as an Adult Made Me a Better Mom”
Obé Fitness cofounder Ashley Mills says her son started to exhibit ADHD symptoms around the age of 5. “Other kids his age weren’t having tantrums in the same way he was,” Ashley tells POPSUGAR. “They were able to emotionally recover from things and he wasn’t able to.” Her son’s school had also told Ashley that […]
27 Nonbinary Runners Are Making Boston Marathon History Today
The 127th Boston Marathon is underway today, and it’s the first time in its history that the race has officially welcomed nonbinary runners. Of course, nonbinary athletes have long been competing in sporting events and marathons — but the difference is that this year, they weren’t forced to register under the men’s or women’s divisions. […]
Celeb Trainer Jenna Willis’s 10-Minute Butt and Thigh Workout Will Make Your Legs Scream
Join celebrity trainer and wellness coach Jenna Willis as she leads you through a 10-minute, no-equipment butt and thigh workout alongside class members Chelsey Cioli and Jai Jordan. In this routine, you’ll start off right away with a series of squats, glute bridges, and plank kickbacks, and then work your way into plenty of other […]
Brittney Griner Has Been Named One of the Most Influential People of 2023
Brittney Griner is finally getting her flowers. After being wrongfully detained and spending 10 months in a Russian prison for possession of hashish oil while playing overseas, the WNBA star is home and being honored as one of Time’s 100 most influential people. In a write-up penned by Sue Bird, Griner is applauded not only […]
Everything to Know About the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Where the US Is the Reigning Champ
It’s been four years since the best of the best in women’s soccer gathered in France for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where the USWNT took home their record-breaking fourth World Cup win. Now, preparations for the ninth installment of the tournament, which will be hosted in New Zealand and Australia this year, are […]