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Your mama was right when she told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why? Skipping breakfast is linked to a slew of not-so-great outcomes, like an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. And if you’re trying to manage your weight, breakfast can also help you on your

Working out is great for our physical health — strength training and cardio, for example, can help improve your metabolism — as well as our mental health. HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is effective for burning fat, making an ideal workout for weight loss, and if you’re focused on booty gains, sprints and inclines on the

It’s a tale as old as time: a few days after your period began, the bleeding suddenly stops. Throwing caution to the wind, you throw on your cutest undies — but of course, then the bleeding comes back, stronger and heavier than before. What gives? Turns out, this stop-and-go flow isn’t unusual. To understand why,

Going to bed on a full stomach is downright uncomfortable, but you know what’s even more unbearable? Waking up with a bloated belly, feeling like you’re about to pop. But why do some people experience morning bloating in the first place, and how can you help ease the discomfort and prevent it from happening again?

A year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’re starting to see a proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. The vaccines began rolling out in December in phases, with groups like healthcare workers, the elderly, and people with high-risk conditions qualifying first. So far, only 12 percent of the US population has been fully

If you want a solid workout to help you lose weight, get sweaty, burn calories, and build lean muscle, try this 40-minute strength-training workout from NASM-certified personal trainer Sydney Cummings. This workout is focused on the legs and abs and includes two rounds of 13 exercises. Each move is executed for 45 seconds and followed

If you’re obsessed with sweating it out to a Peloton workout, you can now sweat while wearing some cool new Peloton merch. And not just any new merch: the fitness platform has teamed up with Adidas to launch a collection of performance workout clothes and lifestyle pieces for rest days (aka Netflix marathons). What’s even

Eating disorders are incredibly prevalent. More than 28 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime, which means it’s very likely that you’ll know someone at some point in your life who’s struggling. Fortunately, there are ways you can help. Compassionate, knowledgeable friends and loved ones can play a significant role in a

Whether you love them or hate them, squats are a staple in most workout routines, and for good reason. But their booty-boosting abilities sometimes come with a side of knee pain that can prevent you from meeting your goals. POPSUGAR spoke to two experts to understand why your knees just never seem to be up

You’ll feel like you’re at an ’80s dance party when you do this workout! Fun and energetic fitness YouTuber Kyra Provost, known as Kyra Pro on YouTube, loves to create dance workouts set to songs full of nostalgia — remember her boy band session? Well, she’s taken us back to the ’80s with this full-body

In April 2020, about a month after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the country into lockdown, I developed symptoms consistent with some type of stomach issue. I completely lost my appetite, and when I could eat, I was met with extreme bloating and discomfort, mostly on the left side. Food made me exhausted, and the mere

There’s an iconic Gatorade commercial from 1997 featuring soccer star Mia Hamm and basketball legend Michael Jordan. If you haven’t seen it, it’s set to “Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)” and showcases them trying to one-up each other while doing different sports. Though it looks like all fun and games, it also

Ready for another week of Instagram and YouTube Live workouts? We’re streaming straight to your home gym (aka living room, garage, basement, bedroom, or backyard) this week with four new workouts, including strength and conditioning, HIIT, cardio, and an advanced Pilates core session we’re definitely looking forward to. Check out the full schedule ahead and

A healthy gut benefits your mental health, helps you have a robust immune system, and can aid weight loss efforts and clear skin. One important way to take care of your gut, is to eat foods that improve your gut bacteria like like probiotics, veggies, ginger, and nut-based yogurt. But if you’re crowding your digestive

Now that you’ve bought an at-home Peloton bike, you get to splurge on all the accessories — the most important being a pair of Peloton-friendly shoes that match the bike’s tread dimensions. Before you start shoe shopping, though, it’s crucial to research what shoes are and aren’t compatible with your bike. If you’ve previously taken

If you get any of the COVID-19 vaccines now authorized for emergency use in the US, you may have side effects (and more so after the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots as opposed to the first). The symptoms, which are generally short-lived and last a day or two, may include headache, fatigue,

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit last March, and gyms and fitness studios began closing at a rapid pace, it seemed like everyone I knew was purchasing a Peloton bike. Eventually, I joined them, but not until December when I finally took the plunge and decided to visit a Peloton store. I checked out the

Despite my fierce Southern pride and the ungodly number of things with the Texas logo taking up space in my closet, I’m ashamed to call myself a Texan right now. I feel deeply embarrassed, hurt, and downright furious that Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order to lift the mask mandate and increase the capacity

On Thursday night, President Joe Biden delivered his first prime-time address since taking office in January, marking a year since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. During his speech, Biden called on states to open vaccine eligibility for all adults no later than May 1, and announced that he believes “there’s a good chance” small

A huge part of Jessica’s yoga journey was realizing it’s for everyone — not just people who are flexible enough to slip into some of the tougher poses. “I think our fixation on extremely difficult [postures] keeps a lot of bodies away from the practice,” she said. Instead of getting hung up on specific yoga

We’re very much of the belief that when you look good, you feel good, which is why we love cute workout clothes. Just as we know the importance of a kickass power outfit when you’ve got a big meeting or exciting first date, there’s something about wearing your favorite leggings or sports bra when you’ve

From turf fields and quarterbacks to hard courts and three-point shots: after five seasons of junior college football content, Last Chance U transitioned into its first-ever iteration focused on junior college basketball (making this season six of the Last Chance U series). Enter the East Los Angeles College (ELAC) Huskies led by Coach John Mosley

People are often surprised when I call myself “disabled.” Over the years, society has shifted toward person-first language (i.e. person with a disability) to describe disability. However, many people within the disabled community prefer identity-first language (i.e. disabled person). Much of this confusion comes from the unconscious but prevalent understanding of disability as inherently negative.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been jealous of people who can fall asleep quickly. I’ve struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember, and I’m no stranger to depression and PTSD, either. Whatever mental health issues I’m experiencing, I find they’re often harder to deal with at night, which can

The CDC released a new set of COVID-19 guidelines for vaccinated and unvaccinated people, and one of the biggest changes has to do with group gatherings. According to the CDC, fully-vaccinated people are defined as people who have been vaccinated with both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, or one dose of the

Meghan Markle opened up about how her mental health suffered as a senior member of the royal family. During a bombshell interview with Oprah on March 7, the Duchess of Sussex said she lived with suicidal thoughts during her first pregnancy and was afraid to tell her husband, Prince Harry. When she worked up the

We get it: sometimes you want to target one specific part of your body in your workouts; other times you’re ready to put your full body on full blast. In this week of Instagram and YouTube Live workouts, we’ve got options for whatever your preference is. Want to work your abs and glutes, or just

We can always count on The Fitness Marshall for fun dance fitness sessions choreographed to songs we love belting our hearts out to. And, in October of last year, The Fitness Marshall mastermind and YouTuber Caleb Marshall, along with his “backup booties,” launched the activewear line Active Booty. The first capsule collection for the Active