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The other night, while laying in my bed and dealing with a horrible bout of heartburn (perhaps triggered by my extra large order of Old Bay fries), I realized I had no idea what was physically going on in my body to cause the discomfort. “Heartburn is caused by digestive acid from your stomach that

When you go to get vaccinated, odds are you’re enduring the quick sting of the needle in order to protect yourself from something much worse. Once you’re done, that vaccine-preventable disease is just one less thing you have to worry about — or at least that’s true in most cases. When it comes to human

For years, I swore that I absolutely hated running — the blisters, the throbbing foot pain, the soreness. But, in reality, what I really hated was my running shoes. They just didn’t fit properly. I’m a much more discerning running shoe shopper now, and I wish I had known the signs to look out for

Image Source: Getty / Julio Aguilar The players of the WNBA were honored during the Women’s Sports Foundation‘s 41st annual Salute to Women in Sports, hosted by Laila Ali on Oct. 14, for their commitment to social justice this season. They were given the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award, named after the world-record-holding Olympian (note: Rudolph

If you have been wanting a weighted blanket and haven’t made the plunge yet, now’s your chance. Thanks to Amazon Prime Day, you can shop so many amazing products for a fraction of their original price. One great deal that seriously caught our eye is the YnM Weighted Blanket ($46, originally $99). Not only is

In the midst of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings on Oct. 13, Senator Ted Cruz misdefined birth control in a misleading and problematic way. Namely, he referred to birth control as “anti-abortion drugs.” To catch you up, Cruz brought up birth control when discussing implied threats to religious freedom. He specifically referenced the

If your body is feeling aches and pains, we know a quick way to get relief. This Neprock Deep Tissue Massage Gun ($61, originally $79) is on sale for the next five hours only for Amazon Prime Day. It works by sending pulses of pressure that penetrate deep into muscle tissue. If you work out

Aaliyah‘s doctor recommended that she start birth control, which was a big relief. Because her schedule was jam-packed with sports, Aaliyah had a hard time remembering to take a daily pill. After trying a few different options, Aaliyah ultimately found that a monthly birth control ring was the best fit for her lifestyle*. Plus, knowing

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Some may call my loyalty to my calendar a little unnecessary. Especially during a time when work and social schedules are so ambiguous, I’m sure it sounds a little overboard to adhere to a schedule so precisely. But over the last seven months, I’ve learned that scheduling my workouts just as I would a meeting

If you’re trying to cut down on processed sugar, use the natural sweetness of apples to your advantage! These apple cinnamon oatmeal muffins are sweetened with just-picked apples, applesauce, and banana, resulting in a perfectly moist, vegan muffin you can enjoy for breakfast, snack, or dessert. No sweeteners needed! This recipe is made with whole

If you’re looking for a last-minute Halloween costume or just want to wear something comfy and stretchy this year, get ready to channel your inner Jane Fonda. We have a lineup of inspiration from those neon-clad, leg-warmer-wearing, Jazzercise glory days. The ’80s workout getup is basically the best, most nostalgic, easiest costume to pull off

Brie Larson is a real-life superhero (after all, she starred in Captain Marvel!), and she’s got the strength to prove it. In a new Blogilates video with founder and Pilates instructor Cassey Ho, Larson does a 10-by-10 ab workout — 10 reps of 10 different ab exercises — sans any equipment. The moves are some

Battling through one heavy period, much less routinely heavy periods, absolutely sucks. They’re messy, uncomfortable, and can even have lasting consequences — including anemia, a condition in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to sufficiently supply the body with oxygen. Much like your period flow, anemia can be mild, moderate, or severe. It

If I had to pick between working out for 30 minutes or chilling on my couch watching Netflix, I’d pick the latter. As much fun as Spinning is, exercising isn’t necessarily what I look forward to doing every single day. Sometimes I don’t feel like being coached or listening to a hour of spirited exclamations.

Thanksgiving is the biggest food holiday of the year, and even though this year might look a little different, it doesn’t mean that you still can’t have an all out feast. The traditional whole-roasted turkey, mountains of mashed potatoes, and huge dish of green bean casserole are great when the whole family is coming over,

Besides being eco-friendly, safe, and a penny saver, menstrual cups offer a huge perk compared to other period alternatives: they don’t have to be replaced as often. However, understanding how often you should empty your cup and purchase a new one is important for not only your health but the health of your menstrual cup.

No matter what I have on my plate for the day, I make sure to carve out time for a walk. It doesn’t matter if I’m logging half a mile to grab a cup of coffee or five miles to check out a new neighborhood, I cross a walk off my to-do list. But I’ll

As we head into our first cold and flu season during the coronavirus pandemic, the convergence of these two illnesses (coined with the term twindemic) may have prompted a scary thought: is it possible to get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time? POPSUGAR asked Amira A. Roess, PhD, MPH, who is a professor

When shelter-in-place orders first took effect amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I had no problem shielding myself from the world. I found new ways to keep myself occupied, and my mental health was better than ever before. But as the months went by, things began to change, and I found myself struggling to stay afloat. It

Burning fat and building muscle isn’t as easy as it sounds. You’ve got to make sure your workouts are programmed correctly, you’ve got to make sure you’re getting in the adequate amounts of nutrients to fuel your body and help your muscles repair, and you’ve got to be patient, because changes won’t happen overnight. Massy

“Ice Cream,” the sweet and poppy summer track from BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez, has already found a permanent place on our workout playlist, so a dance cardio routine to the song sounds right up our alley. As usual, choreographer and dance fitness instructor Mylee Dance has us covered. She choreographed with a quick, fun routine

Model Iskra Lawrence wants to challenge people to realize how present and harmful fatphobia is in their everyday lives. She started a body-image challenge on social media, TikTok specifically, where you use her original audio and follow her instructions: put a finger down if certain statements apply to you. The statements all touch on self-reflection

Like most people, I’ve done a lot of different things during the early days quarantine to pass the time. I baked banana bread. I bought a puzzle. I did online trivia. I signed up for at-home fitness classes. At one point I even decided to run 100 miles in a month — just because. Although

Fitness YouTuber Kyra Provost (known as Kyra Pro) really knows how to tug at our heartstrings while we break a sweat — working out to music from iconic boy bands is, well, pretty iconic! This 20-minute session features Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back,” “Step by Step” from New Kids On The Block, Boyz II

Image Source: Getty / The Good Brigade Those heavy-breathing, sweaty, heart-pumping moments in a workout are challenging, but they’re also so rewarding — there’s no denying how hard your body is working. Sprinter lunges always get me to that place. “Sprinter lunges develop speed [and] power, build muscle mass, improve balance and coordination, strengthen the

As you wait for the gym equipment you ordered to get delivered, we’ve got you covered with an efficient total-body HIIT workout that will challenge your strength and endurance. NASM-certified trainer Kelsey Wells of SWEAT app is also the creator of the PWR programs, and this workout is inspired by the new 10-week PWR Zero

After being diagnosed with COVID-19 on Oct. 2, President Donald Trump received several treatments while under the care of medical staff at the White House, including an experimental antibody cocktail, as well as a regimen of over-the-counter medications and supplements, including zinc, vitamin D, aspirin, and melatonin. While melatonin is best known for helping to