Athletes have a long history of advocating for racial justice, but leagues have only recently started to support the cause in a visible way. See: the NFL and US Soccer walking back stances against kneeling during the national anthem ,...
Birth-control pills offer a number of benefits beyond contraception . The pill can help improve acne , regulate your cycle, and ease heavy, painful periods, Staci Tanouye , MD, FACOG, an ob-gyn in Florida, told POPSUGAR. But during the...
Image Source: Getty / Theo Wargo / Staff Falling asleep isn't easy these days, but we know one thing that can help: a bedtime story read in the raspy, soothing, British-accented voice of Harry Styles. No, you're not dreaming, although...
There's nothing quite as motivating as new workout clothes to help get your butt moving . When you feel confident, you can take on any challenge your workout routine might throw at you. The cornerstone of any active person's workout...
Shine cofounders Naomi Hirabayashi (left) and Marah Lidey (right). Image Source: Courtesy of Shine As women of color, Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi didn't feel their unique experiences were being addressed in the world of wellness,...
Whether I'm going on a run in my neighborhood or starting my day off by walking to get a cup of coffee, when I get dressed, the only thing I want to wear is a pair of bike shorts . From an aesthetic standpoint, the idea of wearing a...
Following the announcement of his Netflix docuseries , activist and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has another major project in the works: he and Disney have agreed to a multiplatform first-look deal to tell "scripted and...
We need a pair of sneakers that can do everything from quick sprints to logging longer miles or even doing some HIIT training. With the right footwear, anything is possible. That's why we love Adidas. They make supportive sneakers that...
Since the beginning of lockdown measures, every now and then, I like to stop and take stock of how the coronavirus pandemic has changed (and continues to change) our lives. COVID-19 has altered the ways we dress, work, buy groceries,...
As a plant-based eater and someone who practices intermittent fasting , as my first meal of the day, I crave one enormous salad for lunch. It's made with tons of fresh greens and raw veggies like cucumbers, shredded carrots, bell...
Spending months at home since this pandemic began, I have more time to tap into my creative side, and it's been so positive for my mental health. Playing music and singing with my husband, learning to play piano with my kids, watercolor...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Halle Berry (@halleberry) on Jul 1, 2020 at 1:05pm PDT Halle Berry has shown us that health and wellness isn't just about the brand of leggings you wear or how often you work out: it's about...
For the past few weeks, I've felt something I haven't felt in a long while: hopelessness and despair. While protests against racial injustice go on, I'm forced to compartmentalize my grief and continue carrying the weight of being a...
When we hear about a company that's eco-friendly and size inclusive, we're all ears. When their clothes happen to be cute, well, we're massive fans. That's the case for one of our new favorite activewear brands , Girlfriend Collective ....
Health officials reportedly confirmed on July 5 that a herdsman in the northern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia has been diagnosed with bubonic plague. The New York Times reported that the Bayannur city health commission said the man is...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Rodriguez (@arod) on Jul 6, 2020 at 6:39am PDT It's just a typical Sunday for Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, doing a little workout in their backyard on the July 4 weekend. Take a...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeanette Jenkins (@msjeanettejenkins) on Jun 30, 2020 at 6:08am PDT Want a fun cardio workout that will target your entire body and get your heart rate up? Here's a seven-exercise circuit...
An international team of experts on heart disease and diet say there's no evidence that a low-saturated fat diet reduces cholesterol in people with familial hypercholesterolemia.
I consider myself well-versed in fitness lingo and have tried more workout classes than I can count - everything from standard bootcamp cardio classes and traditional Pilates to acrobatic aerial yoga and trendy aqua cycling. But the...
If you haven't jumped on the Instagram Live workout bandwagon yet, now's the perfect time, because we have a full week of Instagram Live workouts coming up on @popsugarfitness ! Tune in for a barre bootcamp on Monday, abs and dance...
You know your bad habits are catching up to you when your body starts sending you signals - and lately, my creaky joints are speaking up loud and clear. My body is clearly fed up with long hours working from the couch followed by home...
Believe it or not, I'd say that I've been a yoga beginner for nearly a decade. That's because I've only ever practiced periodically - maybe once a week for a month or two before rolling up my mat and letting it collect dust in the corner...
Broadway star Nick Cordero has died at age 41 after months spent battling the novel coronavirus . His wife, Amanda Kloots, shared the news on Instagram on July 5, two days after telling supporters that Cordero would likely require a...
There was a time, not too long ago, when I was a double-fisting fitness tracker kind of girl: Apple Watch on the right hand, FitBit on the left. It's not that I monitor my steps and calorie count that closely. I just liked getting the...
It feels like there aren't enough hours in the day to do everything we're supposed to do: get a full night's sleep, work or attend classes, take care of things around the house, catch up with friends, find time to decompress. There are...
A jump rope, yoga mat, and foam roller are all must haves in any home gym or small corner you've turned into your workout area. For the other equipment, we recommend thinking about the types of workouts you like to do. If you like HIIT,...
In a study done with mice, researchers found that a diet high in black raspberries reduced inflammation from contact hypersensitivity -- a condition that causes redness and inflammation in the skin.
The Woman’s Hour presenter has written a book about her lifelong struggle with her weight. She discusses fat-shaming, body positivity and what happened when she had bariatric surgery A few years ago, Jenni Murray was out walking with her...
Researchers developed a novel vaccine that removes senescent T cells from adipose tissues. They showed that vaccinated obese mice had improved glucose tolerance and insulin resistance without showing severe adverse events. These findings...
Gym-goers may get frustrated when they don't see results from weightlifting right away, but their efforts are not in vain: the first few weeks of training strengthen the nervous system, not muscles.
Hearing loss is the most common loss of the five senses. Hearing loss commonly happens with age, but it correlates with many factors including metabolic syndrome and obesity.
Nearly one-third of Fijians have diabetes, and the disease is often not caught until amputation, or even death, are imminent At the height of his 15-year career as a surgeon in the Pacific nation of Fiji, Dr Jone Hawea was performing...
A common food additive, recently banned in France but allowed in the US and many other countries, was found to significantly alter gut microbiota in mice, causing inflammation in the colon and changes in protein expression in the liver,...
Researchers found that air pollution, smoking and a person’s built environment may play role in obesity in children Air pollutants and population density are increasing the chances of childhood obesity, and scientists are just starting...
Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person's diet, and produces an individual's unique urine 'fingerprint'.
Well-known for its support with healthy glucose metabolism, cinnamon also provides antioxidant support neutralizing free radicals and aids in a healthy, balanced immune system among other benefits.
Researchers say the diet does not guarantee better results and may be harder to follow By Christopher Maynard of ConsumerAffairs May 2, 2017 If youre a consumer who struggles with obesity or being overweight, then one of the first...
A first-in-class clinical trial suggests a novel treatment measurably slowed progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to its more progressive and deadly form.
Scientists have developed molecules that can remodel the bacterial population of intestines to a healthier state. They also have shown -- through experiments in mice -- that this approach reduces cholesterol levels and strongly inhibits...
The less animal products someone consumes, the lower his body mass index on average and the less he tends to be extroverted. A connection with depressive moods as other studies had found could not be confirmed.
Stevia has gained substantial popularity as a natural no-calorie sweetener in the last several years. Do you ever wonder how stevia affects your body besides its no-calorie sweet taste?
In the fight against cancer or chronic infections, the immune system must be active over long periods of time. However, in the long run, the immune defense system often becomes exhausted. Scientists have now found initial evidence in...
One body-conscious woman finds her partner’s bingeing increasingly hard to take. Try to be more understanding, says Mariella Frostrup The dilemma When my boyfriend and I first met I was attracted to his open, unrestrained nature. In...
Researchers have discovered a new set of signals that cells send and receive to prompt one type of fat cell to convert fat into heat. The signaling pathway, discovered in mice, has potential implications for activating this same type of...
Studies have provided a new understanding into the roles two essential amino acids play in metabolic health, which may help scientists in the fight against obesity.
Scientists have recently identified a small mitochondrial uncoupler, named BAM15, that decreases the body fat mass of mice without affecting food intake and muscle mass or increasing body temperature.
Your taste buds and brain go crazy for sugar just thinking about it. There is no doubt that sugar intake provides a pleasurable sensation, but high consumption comes with a cost.