Fitness

There are few foods that have a more controversial reputation than sugar, and you’ve likely heard sweet treats are bad for your health and should be limited. Instead, a laundry list of better-for-you sugar alternatives promise to deliver the same sweetness without the added carbs and calories. But recently, a report from the World Health

Much like Dungeons and Dragons, Renaissance faires, and sex parties, CrossFit is something that everyone has heard of — but few have an accurate understanding of what it entails and who it’s for. “There are a lot of misconceptions and misinformation out there about CrossFit,” says CrossFit Games athlete and coach Christian Harris, founder of

Calling all “Barbie” fans: starting next month, you can buy the same rollerblades Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie wear in the upcoming Greta Gerwig movie. On June 1, Australian skate brand Impala will release a “Barbie”-inspired gear collection that includes a nearly identical replica of Ken and Barbie’s neon-yellow inline skates — complete with hot-pink

Bytox The Recovery Patch ($40 for 10) “The best way to prevent a hangover is through moderation, but I’m not great at moderation. When a friend and fellow enthusiastic drinker recommended [this patch], I ordered a package from Amazon while midconversation — at a bar. I should mention that I am 40 (as is my

Image Source: Getty / Dimitrios Kambouris / MTV / Paramount Global Unfortunately, we still live in a world where criticism of fatness is pervasive. After years of navigating unsolicited commentary about her body, though, Lizzo is making one point abundantly clear: she has no intention of being thin. On May 15, Lizzo stitched a video

Cubii Under-Desk Elliptical ($198) Experience the perfect balance of productivity and fitness with the innovative Cubii Under-Desk Elliptical, a game changer for those eager to get in a workout without leaving their desk. The device is compact and quiet, so you can work up a sweat while tackling your to-do list (or even a Zoom

Image Source: Getty / Antonio Borga / Eurasia Sport Images Naomi Osaka has had enough. Since announcing her pregnancy in January, Osaka has been subject to comments from sexist internet trolls questioning her commitment to her tennis career. On May 12, the four-time Grand Slam champion shut down the unsolicited commentary with a single tweet.

If you’ve spent the last week binging “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” you’re likely well-versed in the complicated (and steamy!) love between Queen Charlotte and King George III. But this high-society “Bridgerton” prequel unravels a lot more than romance, power, and gossip. It tells the tale of class and marriage, while also exploring the tormenting

Elliot Page is celebrating his body and soaking up the sun. In an Instagram post shared on May 11, Page posed shirtless and smiling, getting vulnerable about his past struggles with his body and expressing gratitude for how far he’s come. “Dysphoria used to be especially rife in the summer. No layers, just a T-shirt

Hilary Duff is facing criticism for making toxic comments about her diet, while sharing what she eats in a day in a recent interview. On the May 9 episode of Molly Sims’s Dear Media podcast, “Lipstick on the Rim,” Duff, who says she typically “wakes up really hungry,” detailed her breakfast in the mornings. Her

Kat McGlynn, 40, had worked for an environmental nonprofit in New York City for more than a decade before being laid off in August 2022. It was unexpected, and McGlynn says her mental health was most certainly impacted by the decision. What would she tell potential employers in an interview? How could she possibly explain

Whether it’s green powders being praised for their well-being wizardry or weighted hula hoops being touted as the best addition to an ab workout, there always seems to be a new wellness wunderkind stealing the spotlight. But new isn’t always better. Sometimes, the items that have been around for centuries are the health heroes you

Imagine this: You get into bed after a long day when suddenly you feel an intense wave of heat come over your body. Your heart rate is rapid and skin flushed, and sweat accumulates on your head, neck, and face. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing a hot flash. “Hot flashes are 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’re vegan or allergic to dairy, you’re likely already well-versed in the world of animal-free products. From vegan

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew Kelly If you want to work your arms, back, and chest at the gym (or at home!), look no further than this six-exercise upper-body workout that’ll get you in, out, and feeling strong in no time. This upper-body gym workout is structured in supersets, which means you’ll alternate between

In 2004, reality star Kelly Osbourne was bitten by a tick while attending her dad Ozzy Osbourne’s outdoor birthday party. For a decade after, she suffered from a sore throat, stomachaches, and eventually a seizure that led to an epilepsy diagnosis. “The doctors kept changing my prescription, trying to get the dosage right, and it

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

You probably already know that protein is an important macronutrient. But did you know there’s protein in every cell in the human body? You need protein in your diet to help repair cells and make new ones, per the National Library of Medicine, which makes it especially important for growth and development in children, teens,

If you’re prone to obsessive thoughts there’s a good chance you’ve spent many an hour ruminating over things that may seem trivial to others. For example, you may worry that you said something wrong or embarrassing during a casual encounter. And that work email you sent to the entire department? Well, even though you proofread

Podcasts come in many different genres, styles, and lengths. And in 2023, you can find a podcast on pretty much anything that you’re interested in — from comedy to politics to true crime. These audio forms of entertainment can be incredibly engaging and fun to listen to. Some are even designed to nourish your mental