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Figure skating at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing kicked off on Feb. 4 with the team event, and apparently Team USA decided to put on a show. Through three disciplines so far, the US has a somewhat surprising lead over the Russian Olympic Committee, courtesy of career-best programs from Nathan Chen, Madison Hubbell and Zachary

According to a new study published in “PLOS One,” ASMR videos could help alleviate anxiety. ASMR, which stands for autonomous sensory meridian response, is the whole-body sensation some people experience when they hear certain trigger sounds, such as a person whispering, paper crinkling, seltzer bubbles fizzing, or scoring sourdough. ASMR is described as an intensely

Trying to regulate my digestion is a balancing act, to say the least. Sometimes I poop several times in a day, and other times not at all. As a college student, the stress of school threw off my already barely-there pooping schedule, so I regularly took prebiotics to help regulate my gut — and it

Image Source: Getty / Sergei Bobylev The figure skating team competition kicked off at the 2022 Beijing Olympics on Feb. 4 (Feb. 3 in the US) with the men’s short program, pairs short program, and ice dance rhythm dance. In the latter, German skaters Katharina Mueller and Tim Dieck came to entertain with a “Suicide

The COVID-19 vaccine does come with side effects, and there have long been rumors and misinformation that infertility is one of them. A prospective study published last month aims to put some of those fears to rest. The study, led by researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), found that the COVID-19

Many people take melatonin to fall asleep faster or avoid waking up during the night. In fact, Americans used more than twice the amount of melatonin in 2018 that they used in the previous decade, according to research published in “The Journal of the American Medical Association.” The study warns that taking too much melatonin

For most of us, planks don’t typically last a long time. Your core starts shaking, your arms start wobbling, your abs are on fire — about 30 seconds in, your body is yelling at you to wrap this up. But for marathoner and running coach Lorena Millan, planking became a personal challenge she knew she

When you watch Madison Chock and Evan Bates skate onto Olympic ice in Beijing, the first thing you’re likely to notice are their costumes: a lime-green-and-black theme for the rhythm dance and a Zenon-esque outer-space look for the free dance. What you might not know is that Chock is the one who designed them. A

Show yourself or someone you adore just how much you love them with dessert this Valentine’s Day. These recipes are healthy, but still delicious and decadent. Try the cupcakes with chocolate-avocado frosting or the no-bake brownies, or make your own chocolate cups filled with velvety mousse. For a small treat, try the vegan strawberry-cheesecake bites

Days away from her third Olympics, Madison Chock says she’s currently “taking it easy as possible.” The ice dancer, who just won her third national championship with partner Evan Bates, says that right now — so close to the Olympics and, after that, the world championships — the pair’s training is all about maintaining their

When it comes to getting healthier and toning up your body, one of the most popular of the countless options out there right now is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting includes several different approaches to choose from, but most involve eating for only a short period of time during the day and/or limiting the amount of

Peloton just announced a new accessory, the Heart Rate Band ($90), which is compatible with the original Peloton Bike, Bike+, the Tread, the off-market Tread+, the Peloton Guide (coming in 2022), and the Peloton app. By wearing the arm band, you’ll be able to monitor your athletic performance, and get credit for your effort, which

One of the biggest storylines heading into the 2022 Winter Olympics is figure skater Nathan Chen, who will be looking for a bit of redemption after finishing just off the podium in the Olympic men’s singles event in 2018. Over the past four years, Chen has been nearly unbeaten, winning six consecutive national titles and

[Sponsored by ThirdLove] Get ready to embrace your inner strength with this powerful dance cardio routine, perfect for any level. Join professional dancer Meagan Kong as she takes you through empowering moves like body rolls, hair flips, kicks, and booty pops. Meagan will go through each move at half speed, then turn up the heat

Brie Larson has long been one of our fitness inspirations for the way she constantly and creatively challenges her body. The “Captain Marvel” star’s push-up variations, pull-up holds, and superhero ab workouts are not for the faint of heart. But even when she pushes her body to the extreme, Larson keeps her priorities straight: she’s

I’ve been practicing yoga for 11 years now, six of which I’ve spent as a teacher. In my experience, people who are new to yoga have trouble stabilizing their muscles to find balance even when both of their feet are on the ground. Cueing a student to engage their core and them actually feeling that

When Nia Dennis graduated from UCLA last spring, she knew she still had some gymnastics opportunities ahead of her, namely the Gold Over America Tour with a rockstar roster of world-class gymnasts, many of whom she grew up competing against. There was also an electric, flip-filled appearance on the 2021 Met Gala steps (no big

Alexis Ren is a model, dancer, and wellness entrepreneur, so when I stumbled upon her 10-minute ab workout on YouTube, I knew what I was going be doing the next day. In the video description, Ren said she tries to do this workout every morning. “It’s quick, to the point, and you’ll feel it the

If you’re familiar with the debilitating pain of plantar fasciitis, which is often caused by running, a new treatment is on the horizon: body-fat injections. According to findings from a small study (with only 14 participants), published Tuesday in the journal “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,” researchers found that injecting fat into the sole of the

Activist Drew Pavlou hopes to raise enough money to print 1,000 shirts posing the question “Where is Peng Shuai?” with the intent of handing them out for free at the 2022 Australian Open women’s singles final. Concerns about Peng, a tennis player representing China, remain — she disappeared from the public eye last fall after

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. We’re excited to take on the mountains and go skiing this year. Different slopes have adapted to social distancing

Image Source: Getty / Vivien Killilea / Stringer Britney Spears is no stranger to the gym — she’s shared plenty of training sessions and gymnastics content on social media before. In her most recent workout video, seen ahead, she demonstrates a slew of weight-lifting moves in addition to cardio. There are alternating dumbbell front-arm raises,

When she takes part in the 2022 Beijing Games, German speed skater Claudia Pechstein, 49, will be the oldest woman ever to compete at a Winter Olympics, NBC Sports reports. She turns 50 on February 22, just two days after the closing ceremony. She is also the second person — and only woman — to

We get it: you’re on your fitness A game, making gains and taking names, when suddenly you’re diagnosed with COVID-19. Rest and recovery should be your top priority, but if you’re feeling OK, you may find that you’re just anxious for the day you can get back to moving. Is it safe to work out

My trusty old foam roller is still one of my favorite tools for workout recovery, which is why I was immediately intrigued by the Hyperice Vyper Go ($149). It’s described as a vibrating foam roller, which just sounds like a perfect piece of equipment — a handheld massager and a foam roller wrapped into one.

Despite the fact that not everyone experiences COVID-19 vaccine side effects, they are very common — but now, a new study suggests that these symptoms may be caused by something called the “nocebo effect” and not your body’s immune response to the vaccine. Research published in the JAMA Network Open on Jan. 18 suggests that

[Sponsored by ThirdLove] Get the positivity flowing with this fun and energetic dance cardio workout! Professional dancer Meagan Kong will take you through a footwork-focused routine that’s sure to change up the energy of your day. The quick program will see Meagan kicking up the challenge from beginner to intermediate, but feel free to slow

A rich, cream-based moisturizer may be the first product you think to grab when it comes to preventing winter dryness, and that makes sense. As the name implies, this product is literally designed to replenish and support the skin’s moisture levels. While moisturizer may be your dry skin MVP, it’s not the only player that