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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Backflips Surprisingly Well Under Pressure
Don’t try this at home, folks. As one of the cover stars for Vanity Fair‘s star-studded Hollywood Issue, Aaron Taylor-Johnson showed off his best party trick . . . or maybe learned one right in front of us. “I’m gonna attempt to do a backwards somersault,” the “Bullet Train” actor prefaced the Feb. 16 video. […]
Try This Total-Body Workout Inspired by Rihanna’s Halftime-Show Choreo
Watching Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show live really felt like a whirlwind. There was a lot going on, between the “is she pregnant?!” debates, the moving Super Smash Bros. platforms, and the dancing marshmallow minions. You may not have noticed, then, that Rihanna‘s dancers were working up quite a sweat. Yes, thanks to the fact […]
Selena Gomez Addresses Body Shamers: “I Would Much Rather Be Healthy”
Selena Gomez is still spreading self-love. The actor and singer spoke to her followers in a TikTok Live on Feb. 16, addressing recent unwarranted comments about her appearance. Gomez explained that her weight fluctuates because her lupus medication can cause her to “hold a lot of water weight.” Her bigger message, however, was about embracing […]
Should Humans Be Concerned About the Lingering Bird-Flu Outbreak?
Image Source: Getty You may have heard news about another quick-spreading disease making its rounds in the United States, but there’s no need to panic. The bird flu or avian influenza outbreak has reportedly touched down in 24 states, per the USDA. A total of over 22 million birds have been infected, including both commercial […]
14 Health Benefits of Exercise That Make It Worth Your Time
Working out tends to get a bad rap. Exercise often gets framed in the context of weight loss and diet culture and as a way to conform your body to society’s constantly shifting expectations. Going to the gym stops being something we do for ourselves and becomes a source of pride or shame, or a […]
How Bella Ramsey’s Nonbinary Identity Helped Shape Her “Last of Us” Performance
Image Source: Getty / Joe Maher Bella Ramsey is ready to share a piece of herself on and off screen. As Lyanna Mormont on “Game of Thrones,” Ramsey showcased her sparring skills with a dragonglass dagger. Nearly four years later, the 19-year-old actor has taken on a new role as Ellie, a teen trying to […]
For Years, Model Gigi Robinson’s Pain Was Dismissed — Now, She Has an Answer
Model and chronic illness advocate Gigi Robinson was first diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a group of connective tissue disorders, when she was 11. Since then, she’s made the most of her reality with the chronic condition, using it to fuel her role as an activist and making headlines as the first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit […]
Here Are the Answers to Every Menstrual-Cup Question You Have
When it comes to period protection, it’s good to know you have options. And while the majority of people who have periods probably reach for tampons and pads to stop the flow, there’s a growing group of people who swear by menstrual cups. Menstrual-cup devotees usually like these period catchers because of their friendliness to […]
What to Know About Norovirus, the Highly Contagious “Stomach Bug” Sweeping Across the US
As the White House begins to wind down the COVID national and public health emergencies, another highly contagious virus may be making its way through the country. Norovirus cases are rising across the United States and England, with an average of 15 percent of norovirus tests administered in the US coming back positive over three […]
Football Players Wore Tape on Their Arms During the Super Bowl — This May Be Why
While many were still talking about Rihanna (and her “announcement”) long after the halftime show wrapped up, others were debating a different question: what was the tape on football players’ arms at Super Bowl LVII? From the back of the triceps down to the bottom of the wrist, receivers, linebackers, and running backs were spotted […]
Wait . . . What Are The Rules of Football, Again?
There are plenty of reasons to watch the Super Bowl besides, you know, the football. The national anthem performance is always a tear-jerker. Rihanna is headlining the halftime show. The commercials are always fun. The Super Bowl snacks are top-notch. With all those extras, it’s safe to say that plenty of people who don’t typically […]
37 Healthy Super Bowl Snacks That Your Guests Will Devour
Even football fans can admit that the Super Bowl is about so much more than just the game. There’s the halftime show, the commercials, and, of course, the food. Snacks for the Super Bowl have been elevated into an art form. You’ve got your dips, your chips, your wings, your salsas, your spears, your sides […]
I Tried the TikTok-Viral Bloom Drink, and It’s My New Favorite Hangover Cure
I’ve figured out the perfect concoction to heal hangover headaches — and it starts with the supplement that’s all over TikTok. Yeah, I’m talking about Bloom Greens & Superfoods ($40). In case it hasn’t been on your FYP, here’s the gist: Bloom Greens & Superfoods is a green powder supplement aimed at increasing energy, boosting […]
Jane Fonda Shares Her Secret to Fighting Depression: “Keep Moving”
Jane Fonda is the queen of the at-home workout. She practically invented it with her exercise tapes in the 1980s. But now, she disclosed exactly how much working out has impacted her — including helping her battle depression. “I come from a long line of really depressed people, and the best way to fight depression […]
I Took a Break From Fitness During the Pandemic; Pilates Brought Me Back
“Angie is 90 years old and uses 10-pound weights,” the Pilates instructor says to me, a 26-year-old, gripping a pair of two-pound dumbbells. Instead of feeling discouraged, I laugh and accept that I’m a beginner. It’s true: Angie is stronger than me. The reformer Pilates class I take every Saturday is filled with Upper East […]
“Love Is Blind” Star Alexa Lemieux Addresses the Show’s Focus on Her Body
Ahead of the release of “Love Is Blind: After the Altar,” season three cast member Alexa Lemieux is opening up about how she’s handled criticism from body shamers. During an episode of the “Diet Starts Tomorrow” podcast released on Feb. 5, the Dallas native, who married Brennon Lemieux on the show, spoke about being the […]
Rihanna Says Halftime-Show Prep Has Been an “Immense” Physical Challenge
Music and fashion icon Rihanna will be performing in the Super Bowl halftime show this weekend, and the excitement is palpable. (Chances are, you’ve heard at least one joke referring to the Rihanna concert this weekend, completely ignoring the fact that it’s sandwiched between two halves of a football game between the Kansas City Chiefs […]
Jessica Biel Demos a “Lunge Matrix” That’s a Whole Leg Workout in 1 Move
Celebs may have access to the best trainers, the fanciest equipment, and the most advanced tech to pursue their health and fitness goals, but they need to train more or less the same way as us common folk do: by working hard in the gym. Jessica Biel‘s latest workout clip is proof of this. In […]
Christina Applegate Discusses Weight Gain as a Result of MS: “I Didn’t Look Like Myself”
Christina Applegate waited months before watching the final season of “Dead to Me.” It’s not so much that she didn’t want to, but she wasn’t sure if she could bear to see herself in a different light. “I don’t like seeing myself struggling,” she said in an interview with The Los Angeles Times published on […]
How Many Calories Are in Starbucks Syrups and Sauces?
Whether you’re a secret drinks fan, into something aesthetically pleasing to sip on, or want a cold coffee with a kick, Starbucks is here for you. If you’re eating with a calorie target in mind, either because your doctor has you on a specific nutritional plan or for a personal goal, Starbies has plenty of […]
Ashton Kutcher Explains His Viral Red Carpet Photos: “I Can’t Hear Very Well”
In a sneak peek of his forthcoming appearance on National Geographic’s “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge,” Ashton Kutcher is seen revealing that around two years ago, he’d been diagnosed with vasculitis, a rare condition that the actor said affected his ability to hear, see, and walk. “I had this weird, super rare form […]
This 15-Minute Cardio Workout Is Designed to Help You Run Faster
Join fitness trainer Ashley Joi as she leads you through a 15-minute cardio workout that will boost your running performance — whether you’re a pro or just beginning your running journey. Helping her out are class members Mikayla Campbell and Christina “Poofy” Moffitino, who have you covered with modifications for any skill level. This workout […]
After My Mom Got Shot, It Took Years For Me to Understand That I Was a Survivor, Too
The sounds of the gunshot, the screams, they never really leave you. They just get quieter. Even as the years pass and you start to heal, you can’t truly erase the pain. You can only learn how to move through it. I’m not in that place of hurting anymore, but there are still moments that […]
Machine Gun Kelly’s Grammys Red Carpet Interview Turned Into a Vulnerable Therapy Session
Machine Gun Kelly had a mini therapy session with Laverne Cox at the 2023 Grammy Awards. In a red carpet interview, the musician opened up about pressure he’s felt at award shows and throughout his career in general. “I’m always pretty uncomfortable here,” he said candidly. Kelly added that his fiancée, Megan Fox, had told […]
President Biden Plans to End the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; What Will Change?
Since 2020, one of the top questions on everyone’s mind has been: when will the pandemic end? Even when experts began saying that COVID is likely to become endemic (meaning while it may be highly controlled, it will never truly “go away”), we all wanted to know when the threat would be less present in […]
This Super Bowl, I’m Rooting For Everybody Black
Image Source: Getty / Christian Petersen Super Bowl LVII is shaping up to be the best one yet (and no, not just because Rihanna is performing at halftime). This year represents a series of monumental firsts for Black athletes, coaches, agents, and fans. For starters, this is the first time two Black quarterbacks will compete […]
The Sad Truth About Social Media and Toxic Diet Culture
It’s 2023. The era of widespread weight-loss promotions is supposedly out, and promoting body positivity and loving yourself is in. We see it everywhere, perhaps most obviously on social media, where body-positive influencers have (rightly) garnered huge followings and mainstream support. Social media companies themselves, as the preeminent source of trend consumption, have made statements […]
A Dangerous Fungal Infection Is Spreading Across the US. How Concerned Should We Be?
If you grew up in Arizona or California — or you’re obsessed with the HBO series “The Last of Us” — you may already be familiar with the dangers of fungal infections, particularly Valley fever. And while the vast majority of Valley fever cases are reported in the Southwest, experts are saying the fungal infection […]