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The 12 Best Trader Joe’s Salad Kits Perfect for Breaking Up Your Lunch Rut
Green, glorious, and filled with good-for-you ingredients, Trader Joe’s selection of prepackaged salads are the easy lunch staples you’ve been looking for. With everything from vegetarian-friendly options to protein-packed favorites, there’s not a salad here that won’t have even the pickiest eater delighted. This year, TJ’s is shaking up the salad scene by mixing up […]
Working Out at Home? Here Are 9 Low-Impact Cardio Routines That’ll Leave You Drenched
Look, I’m all about the jumping, sprinting, high-impact cardio when I’m exercising outside or in my gym’s studio. But when it comes to working out in my apartment, when one wrong burpee could send me crashing into my downstairs neighbors’ living room? Not the best idea. Recently, I’ve gotten really into doing low-impact cardio workouts […]
Study Calls Mental Health Impact of COVID Pandemic “Minimal” — and Everyone’s Confused
Image Source: Flickr / Prachatai A new report published in the BMJ is facing backlash after asserting the negative mental health effects of the COVID pandemic were “minimal to small.” The report — which analyzed 137 studies on mental health and COVID — reviewed existing evidence on how the pandemic impacted general mental health, anxiety, […]
Ciara Can Be a Wife and a Mother and Wear a Naked Dress. Period.
Image Source: Getty / Lionel Hahn Once a day, a friend of mine takes an hour-long mental break from work and walks around her neighborhood, sans headphones. “Must be nice,” I thought as she described this meditative practice, knowing the same would never be awarded to me. Why? Because she is a white woman and […]
Are Mammograms as Scary as They Sound? Doctors Weigh In
Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer in women in the United States, and it’s responsible for about 30 percent of all new female cancers each year, according to the American Cancer Society. With that, screening for this disease is important — and the gold standard is via mammogram. If you’ve never had a mammogram […]
Sit Back and Enjoy Michael B. Jordan Shirtlessly Warming Up For a “Creed III” Fight Scene
Image Source: Getty / Alberto Rodriguez / Variety All those years of playing Adonis Creed have earned Michael B. Jordan some serious boxing skills. In a new behind-the-scenes video from the “Creed III” set, the actor is seen warming up in the ring with professional boxing coach Ann Najjar before filming a fight scene. He […]
Almond Moms Aren’t Just Moms. Here’s How to Handle the Health Critic in Your Life
TikTok can be a chaotic place with new trends, influencers, and viral recipes popping up (and fizzling out) seemingly overnight. But one powerful aspect of TikTok is its ability to create a sense of community, largely thanks to creators’ ability to point a finger at those experiences so many of us have lived through but […]
Kelly Ripa Has Been Doing the Same Workout For 13 Years — and It’s No Secret Why
If you ever watch “Live With Kelly and Ryan” you’ve probably seen Kelly Ripa showing off her fitness skills at some point. The longtime morning-show host isn’t shy about jumping, dancing, stretching, and burpee-ing on air, and there’s a reason she can crush it all with ease. Kelly works out a lot to maintain her […]
Simone Biles Thinks Jordan Chiles Should’ve Gotten a 10 on This Vault
Jordan Chiles already has a pretty padded resume, between her Olympic, World, and National champ medals, history-making podium sweeps, and multiple break-the-internet floor routines. But she just added another accomplishment to the list: the UCLA sophomore and Olympic silver medalist set a new top all-around score in the country for this season of college gymnastics. […]
I’m a Tea Snob, and These Functional Herbal Blends Are My New Go-To
I’ve been a tea drinker for as long as I can remember. I truly love coffee, but I can’t have it for health reasons, so this has turned me into a bit of a tea snob (if there is such a thing). What always surprises me is how many additives companies put into tea, including […]
Thinness Is Trending Again, and Body Positivity Isn’t Enough to Save Us
I can’t scroll through TikTok without seeing a video about either Ozempic or buccal fat removal. The videos range from before and afters to Stitches critiquing the popularity of these trends. For those who may be unfamiliar, Ozempic is a medication typically prescribed to those who have diabetes, but it is now being touted as […]
Ozempic Gets a Mention at the Oscars
In the ultimate inevitability, Ozempic received a mention at the 2023 Oscars. Following months of discourse surrounding the off-label weight-loss medication rising in popularity, Jimmy Kimmel gave it a name-drop in his opening monologue at the award show on March 12. “Everybody looks so great,” he said. “When I look around this room, I can’t […]
Khloé Kardashian Reveals Her New Favorite Workout and Past “Obsession” With the Scale
Image Source: Getty / Jason Mendez In recent years, Khloé Kardashian has become a bit of a fitness icon. And though social media trolls and the media have often (and wrongly) commented on her body, that’s not what led her to love exercise. “The reason why I turned to the gym was actually through my […]
Does Your Nose Always Get Blocked on 1 Side? Here’s Why
Although it’s a common occurrence, nothing is stranger than the feeling of having one nostril be completely clogged, while the other is perfectly clear. It can happen when you’re sick or dealing with allergies, but sometimes you may notice that you simply wake up after a good night’s rest with a stuffed up nostril, seemingly […]
10 Health Benefits That Prove Pilates Is Absolutely Worth the Hype
Pilates has been around for several decades, but it’s having a big moment right now — as it should. With its focus on your core and stabilizing muscles, Pilates is one of the best ways to improve your balance, posture, joint stability, and more, plus build strong, powerful muscles that will serve you in just […]
Selena Gomez Gets Deep About the Harsh Reality of Her Body-Positive Posts
Image Source: Getty / Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic Selena Gomez candidly opened up about her lupus diagnosis and subsequent weight gain in an episode of “Dear . . . ” released on AppleTV+ on March 10. The singer and actor also shed light on the reality of body-positive posts she’s shared in the past, […]
Does It Hurt to Pee After Sex? Doctors Share Why It Happens and How to Prevent It
Editor’s note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have vaginas, not just those who are women. For this particular story, we interviewed experts who generally referred to people with vaginas as women. Painful urination after sex is a surefire way to dampen the mood and squash any chance you and […]
This Smart Kettlebell Workout For Beginners Hits Every Muscle in 5 Moves
Though kettlebells may seem intimidating, know that they are really just a free weight. And most exercises that you can do with dumbbells, you can do with kettlebells. But even with this knowledge, it can be understandably hard to pick up a kettlebell without knowing exactly what to do with this classic piece of gym […]
Make the Most of Your Next Trip With These Clever Travel Booking Hacks
Whether you’re a skilled traveler or just started raking in those miles and points, there are a few ways to make the most of your time and money when booking trips. Even the simplest shifts in how you handle your arrangements — down to the time of day that you book your departure — can […]
This Wellness Journal Helped Me Leave Stressful To-Do Lists Behind
Full disclosure: I’m obsessed with tracking down the perfect journal. I am a stationery fanatic and spend way too much time carefully researching planners that will (hopefully) organize my life, one page at a time. Every journal I’ve tried has helped in its own way. I’ve compiled detailed lists of gratitude in The Five Minute […]
Don’t Let This Heart Rate Myth Impact Your Pregnancy Workouts
During pregnancy, your body is going through lots of changes to support the growth of your baby. They can cause fatigue and some aches and pains, so it makes sense why many pregnant people might be hesitant to expend any bit of their energy on exercise. However, there are plenty of perks to working out […]
Bindi Irwin Shares Update After Endometriosis Surgery: “I Couldn’t Live Like I Was”
Bindi Irwin is opening up about a whole decade of health struggles. In a March 7 Instagram post, the mother of one posted a photo of herself in the hospital and shared her journey with endometriosis in the caption, saying she hoped her story would reach anyone else who needed the help. “For 10yrs I’ve […]
Is Taking Ibuprofen on an Empty Stomach That Bad For You? Doctors Weigh In
We’ve been there: a bad headache hits and we’re apt to reach for some meds — only to remember we haven’t eaten anything recently. But can you take Advil on an empty stomach? Stomach upset is among the most commonly reported side effects of Advil or Motrin, otherwise known as ibuprofen. That’s why “the FDA […]
The 10 Best Lululemon Running Shorts to Add to Your Activewear Collection
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. Right now, comfy workout clothes are our wardrobe essentials, but the temperature’s starting to rise, so we’re starting to […]
The World’s First RSV Vaccine Could Be Here Quicker Than Anticipated
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, typically causes cold symptoms and infects nearly everyone by age 2. But since last fall there has been an unprecedented spike in RSV that has contributed to a tripledemic, leaving families rightfully concerned, especially those with newborns and elderly adults, both of whom are at a higher risk of being […]
This 30-Minute Bollywood Dance Fusion Class Is a Heart-Pumping Workout
Join host, choreographer, and Karmagraphy founder Kavita Rao for a 30-minute Bollywood fusion dance workout featuring Frank Soares and Mina Huynh. This Bollywood dance class starts with a quick warmup, and then you’ll progress into follow-along dance moves, learning dance phrases, and testing your memory skills. You’ll see some traditional Bollywood dance moves, as well […]
Jade Carey’s Impressive Floor Routine Just Snagged Another Perfect 10
Image Source: Oregon State Athletics Jade Carey is the reigning Olympic gold medalist on floor, but there was no guarantee she’d make a seamless transition to collegiate gymnastics. After all, she had to learn new routines and find out which tumbling passes she wanted to keep and which she wished to “water down” for floor […]
6 Lightweight Sporty Jackets That Complete Your Spring Outfits
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. It’s not quite springtime, but definitely not full-on winter; whatever you call this time of year one thing is […]