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On Thursday, March 12, the NCAA announced that Division 1 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining Winter and Spring collegiate sporting events, were cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health threat. That meant, for gymnastics, the 2020 season came to an abrupt end without a national championship. For seniors in

All anyone can talk about right now is the coronavirus (COVID-9) pandemic that’s sweeping the globe. While there’s currently no cure for COVID-19, there are several things you can do to help prevent the spread, aside from social distancing. First and foremost: wash your hands thoroughly and often. It’s also important to clean everything, especially

Whether you follow entertainment, sports, or politics, every headline right now is about one thing and one thing only: the coronavirus. COVID-19 has sickened thousands across the globe, and for those of us who are fortunate enough to be healthy, it has drastically changed the way we live. It’s hard to escape the harsh realities

College life often doesn’t seem compatible with weight loss. Between the stress, the new schedules and living arrangements, and the potentially limited options for eating and cooking, it’s no wonder so many students gain what’s become known as the freshman 15. But that wasn’t the case for Aimée La Fountain. In fact, it was the

While sleep aids like melatonin shouldn’t be taken long-term, there’s no denying its power to help you get through a particularly rough patch of sleeplessness or even jet lag. As with any supplement or medicine, though, you might experience side effects while taking melatonin. POPSUGAR asked doctors about melatonin-induced headaches, specifically. Here’s what you need

For many, the stress of not knowing how a situation will develop can feel very intense. However, according to Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Northwestern University, that discomfort of being thrown out of your day-to-day norm is actually a very common, normal, and expected human experience. “We are creatures

The World Karate Federation announced the first 40 athletes heading to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today, including the first (and so far, only) American to qualify: Sakura Kokumai, a 27-year-old Hawaii native who’s been doing karate for 20 years. “21 qualifiers over the course of two years. Traveling, training, walking into the ring alone. Not

In 2018, I was the smallest I’d ever been. Then I got pregnant, and it all went off the rails. I developed a sweet tooth for the first time in my life and started crushing Zebra Cakes and chocolate croissants like they were the foundation of the food pyramid. I fell into the elastic embrace

@cascade.chiro Everyone needs this. ##posturecheck ##posture ##health ##healthy ##piday ♬ original sound – cascade.chiro If you’ve never worked from home before, the transition can be challenging. Unless you have a comfortable home office (or even better, a standing desk), you may find yourself slouching over your computer from your couch or bed, which can cause

In my mind, there have always been two types of people: those who rise at dawn, hit the gym, and enjoy coffee in peace, and night owls like me, who jolt awake at the sound of their alarm and frantically race out the door every day, breakfast in hand. That was until I spoke with

Sometimes a deep breath can do a lot more for your mental health than you might expect. In an Instagram post on Monday, Camila Cabello opened up about her personal struggles with anxiety and stress, citing mediation as a point of relief that better helps her to be at one with herself and the world

Given how important social distancing is right now, it’s only a matter of time before I’ll be pacing around my apartment in full cooped-up mode. Instead of stocking my queue with more Disney+ shows, I’ve added a few at-home events to my calendar that’ll revitalize my energy after hours spent working from the couch. Maximizing

Simone Biles is not holding back in her 23rd year. The Olympic gymnast celebrated her birthday on Saturday, and amidst the festivities, she made sure to let USA Gymnastics know she’s still holding it accountable for the Larry Nassar scandal. USAG tweeted a message to Biles, and wrote, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the most decorated gymnast

Alert, alert! Trader Joe’s sells protein-packed organic bone broth, and it’s a must-have in your home. Antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and made from free-range chicken bones and grass-fed beef bones, these delicious broths are only $6 apiece, and their health benefits are worth way more. Each broth contains 10 grams of protein and 40 to 45 calories

Here’s the thing about workout clothes: it feels like we just can’t get enough of them. There’s never a point when we say, this is it, because inevitably something starts to wear down, or there’s some new sweat-wicking innovation that you’ve got to have, or you just want something new to make you excited to

Salads are a healthy option, yes. They require a solid amount of effort, also yes. Trader Joe’s to the rescue, as per usual. TJ’s is shaking up the salad scene this year with some of their tried and true classics while introducing a handful of shiny new greens, too. From premade salads with a Mexican

I’ve lived with depression for many years now. At first I was ashamed of it, but eventually I learned to view it like any other condition. These days I’m pretty high functioning. At worst, my depression causes me to feel down for a couple hours or leave a pile of dishes in the sink for

At the beginning of my yoga classes, I always ask my students if there are any areas of their body that need extra attention and without a doubt, the top two answers are always hips and hamstrings. Many of my students run and lift heavy, or they sit at a desk all day, so I

Let’s just establish that there are few things more pure than a dog working out with their human. Case in point: Magnus the Therapy Dog loyally assisting his owner in a solid full-body workout. One 30-second video and we’re falling head over heels. Just watch the clip and look at this good boy: holding knees

When I talk about how I don’t eat dairy, nine times out of 10, the immediate response is, “Oh, I could never give up cheese.” And immediately after, someone always says something about not being able to live without pizza. If you want to avoid dairy, many brands offer vegan shredded mozzarella — and they’ve

Image Source: Getty / Grant Halverson The NCAA tournaments are going to have a very different feel to them this year. On Wednesday, NCAA President Mark Emmert announced that due to concerns around coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, Division 1 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will not be canceled but will be played without fans

We always need a new pair of running sneakers; if you’re using them regularly, they should be replaced around every six months. But if you want a great pair that won’t break the bank, you’ve got to check out these options; they’re all under $100. Yes, you read that right. It is possible to find

Let’s face it, we could all use a moment to destress and indulge in some self-care right about now. When the world around us feels chaotic, taking time for ourselves is all the more important for our mental and physical well being. So, this week, we’re making self-care a serious priority, and Urban Outfitters has

Certified intuitive-eating counselor and registered dietitian Lauren Cadillac, RD, CPT, recently posted this graphic to her Instagram page about why you shouldn’t compliment people on losing weight. She said in her caption, “I genuinely believe that people are trying to be nice and give a compliment when they say things like ‘Oh my gosh did

There’s no denying that, after four years without an album or even a single of his own, Justin Bieber is finally gracing us with feel-good hits we just want to move to. “Intentions” is no exception, and the Fitness Marshall, as they’ve done for many popular songs, recently released a dance workout set to this

There’s no denying that Simone Biles’s talent is out of this world, and naturally, when you’re thriving, people are going to try and stop your shine. A few weeks ago, Simone penned a letter discussing the competition of beauty in partnership with SK-II to challenge beauty standards. She explained that her experience with beauty ideals

Let’s review Storm Reid’s resumé so far: she’s starred in A Wrinkle in Time and Euphoria, she lifts weights and nails hardcore workouts on the regular, and she co-founded Bamazing, an initiative aiming to empower women and girls. At 16, she just added yet another accomplishment to that list. Today, Storm announced her shoe collaboration

We weren’t kidding when we said Trader Joe’s frozen cauliflower pizza crust was the best thing to happen to dinner, and now the grocery chain answered our prayers with the next-best thing: gluten-free cheese pizza with a cauliflower crust. Not only does the premade pizza take away the time and effort of making the cauliflower