Fitness

I’m always concerned with how my teeth look when I should be paying more attention to my gums for insight into my general dental health. If your gums are swelling, bleeding, discolored (think red, blue, or dark red instead of pink!), receding, or have changed from a firm to spongy texture— these are all signs

Slowly but surely, this runner has learned the value of strength training. I’ve learned to embrace curls, rows, and squats just as much as my morning runs during this year of home workouts. What’s more, I’ve collected a few more training-specific accessories along the way. My UA HOVR™ Rise 2 Training Shoes ($100), hand weights,

Have you ever walked into your favorite fitness store, looking to pick up a pair of incredible leggings, but ended up leaving wanting everything in sight? Well . . . same. We love gear, but it doesn’t always come cheap; that’s why we often hold off on buying our favorites and wait to add them

Making the switch from a manual to electric toothbrush is a big decision — there are so many different options out there, and they tend to be on the pricey side. So if you’re going to splurge on upgrading your dental care routine, you want to make sure you’re going with the best possible choice.

I first realized I needed to make a change in my life while I was waiting for my ice cream to soften in the microwave. I know many people will have feelings about that — but this isn’t about my habit of microwaving ice cream. This story is about the fact that, while I was

@scitimewithtracy New strain in the UK. #turnsoutthat #science #coronavirus #covid19 #virus #StrikeAPosay ♬ original sound – ProfTracy A new strain of highly-contagious SARS-CoV-2 was recently reported in the UK. The variant is known as B.1.1.7 or VUI-202012/01 and has been identified in COVID-19 patients as early as September. According to The New York Times, as

Migraines aren’t just painful. When they strike, they can bring along a whole slew of very uncomfortable side effects, too — one of the most unsettling being nausea, which can even lead to vomiting. To learn more about what makes headaches cause nausea, we reached out to Dr. Nadia Khan, MD, an internist at Northwestern

Eating a healthy lunch? Check. Exercise? Check. Drinking more water, finding some quiet time to yourself, going to be early? Eh, those feel-good habits are a little harder to keep top of mind. While New Year’s resolutions will likely look a little different this year — who else put “travel more” at the top of

We know and love Aerie for the cozy pajamas, cute bralettes, and comfortable swimsuits, but the brand’s newest activewear line, Offline, has developed a cult following around the leggings. The pairs are comfortable, easy to move in, and affordable; you really can’t get much better than that. If you’re on the hunt for your new

I’m all-in on breakfast smoothies right now. They’re filling and easy to make before logging into work, and I try to pack mine with good-for-me ingredients like green veggies, flaxseeds, and almond butter. But for the sake of my teeth, I’m going to be more particular about what fruits I’m throwing in the blender from

If you have 15 minutes to spare, congratulations: that’s just enough time to sneak in this 10-move HIIT workout from Jeanette Jenkins, creator of The Hollywood Trainer Club, and former NFL star DeMarcus Ware. In this episode of POPSUGAR’s House Call, Jenkins and Ware lead us through tough bodyweight moves like alternating lunges, hollow body

As someone who picked up running as an adult, I never had a running coach or was a part of a high school track or cross country team. So, everything I’ve learned about the sport has been from, well, just getting out there and running. For the most part, I’ve been able to lace up

Running on a treadmill is a great way to stay active when the cold winter weather forces you indoors. To make the most out of your running workout, though, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Ben Lauder-Dykes, a NASM-certified trainer at Fhitting Room and Running Mechanics Performance Coach L2, took to

While the holidays can bring a lot of cheer, they can also come with pain. You may be grieving a loved one, seeing a family member who’s hurt you in the past, or struggling to handle the changes to your routine. For many people, the holidays can also be hard for another reason: They’re working

Although many of us will have much different-looking holidays this season, some of us will still be hitting the road. If you’ve opted to avoid plane travel and a road trip is on your calendar, it’s important to remember the effects sitting for long periods of time can have on the body. “Muscles get tight

On Dec. 18, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez received her first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, as Congress members became eligible for the shots under government continuity guidelines. The New York representative shared the simple vaccination process on her Instagram Stories Friday evening. “Just like wearing a mask, I’d never advise you to do something I wasn’t willing

On Nov. 30, Moderna announced it will submit a request to the US Food and Drug Administration as well as the European Medicines Agency to authorize its coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. The request came Monday after Moderna shared data showing that its vaccine is 94.1 percent effective and that its study of 30,000 people

@blogilates All microwaves are different so you might need to do more than 90 sec ea side! #potatochips #comfortfood #easydiy #homecooked #foodhack #cookinghack ♬ Pieces (Solo Piano Version) – Danilo Stankovic Cassey Ho, creator of Blogilates, was looking up recipes online and found one that said you could make potato chips in the microwave. Skeptical

Charcuterie boards are beloved because they’re so easy to assemble; they can include your favorite combinations of meat, cheese, produce, and spreads; and they look incredibly satisfying. Not to mention, they’re ideal for any occasion, whether it’s an intimate dinner party, games night with friends, or just a casual Sunday afternoon spent watching movies at

Among the many things that changed in 2020, people’s exercise routines looked a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, many athletic competitions, like races, were cancelled this year. But according to Strava’s annual Year in Sport Data Report, that didn’t stop users of the fitness app from tackling their wellness goals. Hundreds of

Watching her standup specials and scripted shows like 2 Broke Girls, it’s pretty clear that comedian Whitney Cummings has fully embraced her reputation for outspokenness, her gift for gleefully ripping away the taboos still alive and well in American society. It’s part of what makes her a fitting spokesperson for Just Say Vagina, a campaign

When it comes to hitting your health and fitness goals, what you eat before your workout can be just as important as the workout itself. You need fuel for energy, but you don’t want to be so full that it slows you down. It can be hard to strike that crucial balance and easy to

2020 has been a year. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most stressful elections in recent history, and the racial tension in the country, stress and anxiety are at an all-time high. Like many of you, I entered the year with high hopes and big dreams. Instead, more often than not, I ended up

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