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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. I played tennis for the majority of my life, so I know full well that you can have a […]

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 own an Apple Watch, you know that in order to take advantage of all of its fitness-tracking […]

Your next COVID-19 test might look a little different. Up until now, the primary method of testing for COVID-19 has been through nasal swabs. But as the pandemic continues to evolve, so does the technology being developed to help protect us from the virus. On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use […]

Get ready to feel inspired with this 15-minute advanced total-body tabata workout with Justin and Taylor Norris, the founders of LIT Method! In this routine, you’ll learn how to prevent injuries and techniques for “building your body, not breaking it,” as Justin says at the top of class. You’ll start with a dynamic warmup before […]

Image Source: Getty / Westend61 Welcome to the School of Poopatology! That’s what Susan Wong, RN, BSN, nicknames her new book, “The Power of Pooping,” which came out earlier this month. And, frankly, she’s more than qualified to write what amounts to the ultimate guide to number two. Prior to penning the book, Wong amassed […]

There’s no denying that tracking your macronutrients is a great way to make better food choices and reach your goals, but let’s be honest: calculating your percentages of protein, carbs, and fat can get tedious. If you’re looking for a better and easier way to log your macros than the notes folder in your phone, […]

Today, on Alicia Keys‘s birthday, Athleta has announced its upcoming The Athleta x Alicia Keys Collection with the Grammy award-winning musician — as part of a women empowerment-centered campaign, Within You. Keys says via a press release that she wants the clothing pieces to serve as “another outlet for you to amplify your personal power, […]

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. In this day and age, workout clothes aren’t just workout clothes. They’re also office clothes, lounge clothes, cooking clothes, […]

Melatonin is a popular supplement often taken to help people sleep. Your brain naturally produces melatonin in the evenings, signaling to the body when it’s time to sleep. Some people may produce less melatonin than others, though, which can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. For others, anxiety or poor sleep hygiene […]

There are many reasons you may find yourself fasting for an extended period of time. Maybe you’re trying intermittent fasting or you have an upcoming blood test and your doctor instructed you to fast. You might be celebrating a religious holiday that includes fasting, such as Ramadan, or maybe you’ve accidentally been fasting because it’s […]

Not to make sleeping a competition or anything, but it turns out some people are just naturally better at catching zzz’s. And no, “good sleep” is not about how fast you drift off, your sleep position, or how late you sleep in — at least not according to UCSF neurologists Ying-Hui Fu, PhD, and Louis […]

Image Source: Courtesy of F45 Training / Nick Isabella Photography Functional fitness franchise F45 Training has been hooking exercisers on their team-based, high-intensity format since 2013. As a special treat, they’re bringing in celebrity trainer and F45 Chief of Athletics Gunnar Peterson, CSCS — who works with the Kardashians, Rebel Wilson, Sofia Vergara, and Tom […]

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. Spring gives you so many opportunities to flex your inner athlete — whatever that means to you. Perhaps you’re […]

Image Source: Getty / Dominique Charriau You may know her for her hit single “Boys Don’t Cry,” or her viral NSFW TikTok dance challenge, but the one thing you should know about Brazilian singer Anitta is that she lives unapologetically. In an interview with NYLON, the 28-year-old dished on cellulite, plastic surgery, and what it […]

Image Source: GettyYou may have heard of postpartum depression, but it’s time to get to know another, related condition: perinatal depression. More general and encompassing a larger time period, perinatal depression refers to depression that occurs before and/or after pregnancy. (Postpartum depression, by contrast, only occurs after pregnancy.) The condition is now in the spotlight […]

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. We love Outdoor Voices, and we really love when we can score our favorite pieces at a discount — […]

Plenty of people would probably love to buy organic produce, which is grown without exposure to pesticides. But that’s not always possible — organic produce is often much more expensive than conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, and it’s not always as accessible. That’s why we’re interested in the Environmental Working Group’s annual “Dirty Dozen” list. […]

Are you looking for a short and sweet core workout to add on to your regular routine? You’re in the right place! Join fitness trainer Maricris Lapaix for this 15-minute weighted core workout that includes a brief warmup, planks with dumbbell passes, Russian twists, and crossbody crunches — just to name a few. You’ll finish […]

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. You’ve likely seen On Running shoes at the gym; they’re noticeable by their unique sole. They’re popping up everywhere, […]

With new COVID variants emerging like omicron BA.2, over the next few weeks we should expect to see an increase in positive COVID cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, top medical adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden told David Westin of “Bloomberg TV.” He cited the recent surge in COVID cases in the UK as an example […]

Image Source: tonal.com Thanks to virtual workout classes and advances in at-home equipment, working out from the comfort of your home has never been easier — or more versatile. If you’re looking to maximize your (small) living space or cut down on bulky, loose equipment, now might be a perfect time to invest in a […]

Figuring out what’s making you sick these days can be really tough. One cough can lead to a multi-hour Google search to determine whether it’s the flu, COVID, or the common cold. It doesn’t help that this trio of illnesses has similar symptoms. “Coronavirus and flu symptoms have significant overlap,” Sandra Kesh, MD, deputy medical […]

Whether you waited patiently for it to ripen on the counter or employed one of the many known avocado-ripening hacks, there’s nothing like the satisfaction of slicing open a perfectly ripe avocado. To save half an avocado, I’ve used tricks like brushing it with oil or freezing peeled chunks for smoothies. But recently, I’ve seen […]

It’s no secret that the highly curated world inside Instagram weighs on people mentally and emotionally. Facebook research released in September 2021 found that 32 percent of teen girls said that when they felt bad about their bodies, Instagram made them feel worse, according to CNBC.) Still, while most of us are familiar with the […]

Pregnancy is a fantastic time to prepare for the physical demands of labor and motherhood, and if you’re expecting, you may be wondering what kinds of exercise to focus on and what’s actually safe. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio per week, but it’s important to remember […]

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. You may not realize it, but what you wear to your workouts could impact the quality of your training […]

Getting to the gym at 5 a.m. might be #goals, but getting enough sleep is just as important for a healthy lifestyle. That’s where sleep-tracking apps can come in handy, especially if you already have an Apple Watch. In addition to tracking your steps, heart rate, and calories burned, your Apple Watch can also calculate […]

A high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout mixes shorts bursts of activity with even shorter rest periods. While it may feel uncomfortable to push your body to go faster and harder for that short time period, the rewards are worth it: HIIT workouts save time, improve cardiovascular health, and benefit mental health. A 2015 study showed […]