Fitness

The pandemic changed everything, including the social norms around how to behave when you’re sick, afraid you may be sick, or want to avoid getting sick. Some of the same, long-held courtesies pre-2020 still apply — sneeze into your elbow or a tissue; don’t show up at a social event with a clearly contagious flu

If you’ve ever been to a college volleyball match, you know things can get intense. Whether it’s a killer block, elite dig, or perfectly executed bump, the game is full of skill. But there’s been a major change to NCAA women’s volleyball rules as you may know it: double contacts are now allowed. A double

Having clogged, stuffy sinuses is hardly a picnic, which is why plenty of people turn to Neti pots to help clear things out. But nasal irrigation at home is a little tricky if you’ve never done it before — and that can leave you wondering how to use a neti pot. A neti pot, in

Learning how to run longer can feel like gaining a superpower. Distances you used to only drive across suddenly become something you can cover on your own two feet. Still, heading out the door for multiple miles can be incredibly intimidating. And in the process of building up your endurance, it’s easy to make mistakes

So you want to run your first half marathon? You’re going to need one thing: a desire to run … a lot. With the right approach, almost anyone can tackle 13.1 miles, but following a half-marathon training schedule for beginners is a major time commitment. “To take on a half marathon, you have to really

I wish I could say I was surprised. Shocked, hurt, appalled, disgusted. I wish I could feel furious, seething, incandescent with rage, irate. All of those would be appropriate responses — or maybe not. Maybe there is no appropriate response to the death of a child. Maybe I just want to be able to communicate

I was a competitive distance runner for years, and my teammates had a saying to help motivate us on days when we weren’t feeling it: You never regret going for a run. It was true — we all felt happier, peppier…and just better after going on runs. In college, I regularly logged 90 miles a

Ever wonder why your runs seem so inconsistent? If you feel like you have endless energy some days, while others leave you gasping for air, your breath might be the culprit. Although performance can also be affected by your diet, amount of sleep, and stress levels, learning how to breathe when running can make a

In December 2020, the Cancer Support Community AZ approached gallery director Michael Denson about a new exhibit. “It was an exciting concept where artists were given radiation masks of cancer patients and commissioned to create works of art based on the patient’s story,” Denson tells POPSUGAR. “At the time of our initial planning, my father

On Friday, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization are people under state law, and that anyone can be held liable for destroying them. In effect, the ruling could heavily impact access to IVF clinics in the state, which may opt to shut down or move to other states

“Hot girls have stomach issues” is emblazoned across a crop top in bubbly pink letters. If the shirt doesn’t spark joy for you, you can always try a mug, tastefully spackled with pastel gut flora, or maybe an understated tote bag stamped with the same phrase in a similarly plump typeface. In recent months, the

Image Source: Christa Janine When many people think about having a strong core they automatically envision a six-pack. I’ve lost count of how often I’ve been asked as a fitness instructor, “What are the best ab exercises to get a flat stomach?” Though I’m all for having the aesthetic you desire, by only focusing on

Two pieces of personal information. That’s all you need to give Charley, the chatbot, for extensive guidance on how to get an abortion near you. In a post-Roe era, where large parts of the US have criminalized the act of providing abortion care, the resource seems particularly useful. But for some living in states with

Sodas have been getting a bad rap since at least the 1940s, when the American Medical Association called them out specifically in a recommendation to limit sugar intake. But now, soda is at the center of a major wellness trend. We’re talking about prebiotic and probiotic sodas, which are hitting shelves as “better for you”

Rapper and artist Lil Jon is most often recognized by club bangers like “Get Low,” “Snap Yo Fingers” and “Yeah” — songs that rarely leave the top of a hype playlist. His deep, raspy voice and high-octane performances coupled with distinctive ad libs, are as infectious as they are iconic, as proven by this year’s

Dwyane Wade, the husband of Gabrielle Union, retired from professional basketball in 2019, and although he hasn’t slowed down, his life certainly looks very different than it did when he was playing for the Miami Heat. In a candid conversation with POPSUGAR about his new partnership with Thorne, a supplement and health-test company, the father

Although we may not be in lockdown anymore, COVID-19 is far from over. We used to have a decent handle on proper COVID protocol, wearing masks, getting tested, and quarantining after a positive COVID result. But in the years since, there’s been a slew of different COVID symptoms, variants, complications like long COVID, and recommendations

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Heart

In the just-released “Madame Web,” Dakota Johnson is appearing as the Marvel character Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who discovers she’s clairvoyant and uses her abilities to alter the future. While Webb’s main super power is her mental ability, Johnson still incorporated physical training to prepare herself to assume her role in the action-packed film. Johnson

It might not be for everyone, but there’s just something about a fresh pair of fuzzy socks on a cold winter night that sends me straight to dreamland. Call it a hot take, but I know I’m not alone. Sleepy-time sock-wearers deal with plenty of online criticism, with some people arguing that wearing socks to