Fitness

The conversation around self breast exams has changed over the past few years, leaving people with breasts pretty confused. There was once a time when self exams were taught in doctor’s offices, but now they aren’t even mentioned during many appointments. Public guidance around these exams is admittedly blurry. The American Cancer Society (ACS) does

Get ready to sweat with fitness trainer Nikki Nie, who will be leading this 10-minute standing core barre workout joined by Nikki Keeshin and Poofy Moffitino. In this routine, you’ll start moving right away with a series of knee twists and lateral oblique knee lifts. Then get ready for some of your favorite ballet-inspired barre

Halle Berry is ready to shatter the stereotypes surrounding menopause. Women have long been taught not to discuss menopause and the changes that come with the transitional period, but at 57, Berry is embracing her new era. In an as-told-to essay for Women’s Health in August, the actor shared she is “solidly in [her] womanhood,”

Jessica Biel has the best workout partner. In an Instagram video posted on Aug. 6, the actor walked her followers through a “killer” Pilates ab routine, with an unexpected visit from her husband, Justin Timberlake. Biel got right down to business in blue leggings (matching her yoga mat), a coordinating sports bra, and a black

In 2003, Starbucks launched its first-ever pumpkin spice beverages, and the world truly hasn’t been the same since. Pumpkin spice mania hit its peak in fall 2017, according to Google Trends, and though the craze has died down a bit, pumpkin spice flavors have cemented themselves into US culture as a permanent (and fragrant) part

Kerry Washington opens up about the mental health struggles of her childhood in her upcoming memoir “Thicker Than Water.” In an excerpt shared with Oprah Daily ahead of the book’s release next month, the actor recounts experiencing panic attacks when she was 7 years old due to overhearing her parents’ late-night fights. “They manifested first

One of the most well-known exercises, period, is the squat. The exercise comes in countless different variations — think: the back squat, front squat, sumo squat — and can be performed with a variety of workout equipment, from resistance bands and barbells to other free weights. If you’re new to fitness or rehabilitating from an

On Thursday, as Carissa Moore was preparing for the last event of her season, the Honolulu-born surfer was also thinking about the wildfires sweeping through her home state of Hawaii. “Honestly, I feel helpless being an ocean away,” Moore told POPSUGAR after the opening ceremony for the Shiseido Tahiti Pro at Teahupoʻo. “Obviously, we’ve been

As the music and culture of hip-hop evolved over the years, it brought forth new forms of dance. In the 2000s, the most notable additions to the hip-hop dance genre have been krumping, turfing, and jookin. Krumping is a freestyle form of hip-hop dance that consists of jerky, fast movements that present in a strong

The FIFA Women’s World Cup final is on Aug. 20, and it will end a dramatic (and, for US fans, heartbreaking) four-week showcase of the best of women’s soccer. Yet things could have gone differently, as demonstrated by pundits who wistfully assembled formidable dream teams of athletes who should have played but didn’t, due to

Image Source: Getty / Rich Polk / Stringer When she was several months pregnant with her twins, Hilary Swank wowed us with her prenatal workouts, which included impressive strength moves while she sported an equally impressive baby bump. Now that she’s about four months postpartum, she’s wowing us again — but this time, with her

Following the shocking early exit of the US Women’s National Team at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, it might be tempting for American fans to check out of the tournament and just catch up on scores later — especially considering those 3 and 6 a.m. start times. Allow me to be the one to

Soccer has been a long-standing tradition in Latin American countries, and it is deeply ingrained in the culture of many Latine communities. As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues, it’s no surprise, then, that one community stands out for its unwavering devotion and unmatched enthusiasm — Latinas. Soccer is more than just a sport

Mammograms can be crucial in detecting breast cancer early on. The examination involves using a low-dose X-ray performed by radiologists to look for changes and abnormalities in breast tissue that may signal cancer. But since breast cancer guidelines are ever-changing, you may be confused about when is the right time to move beyond self-exams and

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first oral medication specifically designed to treat postpartum depression. Called zuranolone (brand name: Zurzuvae), the medication is taken in pill form and can help relieve symptoms of postpartum depression within a few days. Postpartum depression impacts around one in seven women in the weeks and months after

When I say “chia,” you say . . . pets? Well, sorry to Millennials and Gen X-ers everywhere, but today’s lesson is not on the nostalgic toy that captivated our young hearts. Instead, we’re talking about chia seeds: the tiny, black or white seeds that have been delivering health benefits for centuries — in other

Energy drinks have been around since the ’40s, promising a range of benefits — from increased metabolism to a boost in productivity. One drink in particular, though, has been in the spotlight lately due to both popularity and controversy. Celsius energy drinks — a popular workout companion for many — claim to accelerate metabolism, burn

Image Source: Getty / Laurence Griffiths The GOAT is back. On June 28, USA Gymnastics announced that Simone Biles is returning to the mat for the first time in two years. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist will make her comeback at the 2023 US Classic, held on August 4-5 at the Now Arena outside of

It’s been a long road for Bella Hadid, but the model is on her way to feeling healthy again after more than a decade spent dealing with ongoing health issues. On Aug. 5, Hadid shared two posts to her Instagram, featuring photos from her time in treatment for Lyme disease. Her first post included a

When you’re first dipping your toes into fitness, it’s easy to focus your training on the muscles you can spot in the mirror and accidentally overlook the ones you can’t view in your reflection — and that includes the muscles deep within your core. ICYDK, your core is the group of muscles located throughout your