Since the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) is recommending all Americans wear some kind of face covering when out in public, we’re stocking up on plenty of cloth face masks. We’re wearing masks to go run necessary errands, but also to go on walks in the neighborhood and exercise in public, which means we’d like
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As we creep closer to colder weather, seasonal depression (also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD) might be on your mind. Seasonal depression occurs when you experience at least two annual, consecutive episodes of depression that follow a seasonal pattern, said Vania Manipod, DO, a psychiatrist in private practice in Southern California. (Here is
Taylor Townsend has been playing tennis since she was a little girl, and the adversity that comes with being an athlete and being a Black woman in a predominately white sport is not new to her. The coronavirus pandemic has upended what we deemed to be “normal life”; it’s completely transformed people’s livelihood, and it’s
When your birth control fails, the morning-after pill is often the most reliable way to prevent an unplanned pregnancy — but that largely depends on where you are in your cycle. Jill Krapf, MD, a board-certified ob-gyn in Washington, DC, explained that you’re most likely to get pregnant in the five days leading up to
You might be able to test the limits on your beauty products, but birth control is one thing you don’t want to use past its expiration date. Doing so can put you at increased risk of an unplanned pregnancy and make the pill less effective at managing pesky symptoms like painful cramps. “Because of the
Naomi Osaka won her first 2020 US Open match (sans the crowd) against fellow Japanese tennis player Misaki Doi 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 late Monday night. While entering and exiting the court in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Osaka donned a face mask with Breonna Taylor’s name printed on the front, paying tribute to the 26-year-old emergency room
The best thing about live virtual workouts, in our opinion, is the variety. Want dance cardio? We got you. Barre? Sounds good. Challenging Tabata? We’ll meet you there. We’ve got all of those workouts (and a couple more) coming up this week on Instagram Live and YouTube Live, hosted in real time by a few
My birthday is Aug. 25, and I celebrated it this year by lighting my favorite Anthropologie Capri Blue Pumpkin Clove candle ($16), turning on the AC just so I could wear a cozy sweater, and drinking a sugar-free pumpkin spice latte. Yes, I know, Aug. 25 is still “technically” summer, but we’re six months into
Aldi’s keto bread keeps flying off the shelves. Debuting last year, the L’Oven Fresh Zero Net Carb Bread is back at the grocery store known for stocking so many delicious foods — if you can get your hands on a loaf before it sells out (really, it’s that popular). These loaves of bread have zero
Get Those Trainers on for a Spot of Healthy Competition Join thousands of South African runners on a 10km virtual run. Who knows, you could even win a prize! This post is sponsored by Nedbank | 5 September 2020 SHARE THIS ON If you haven’t yet joined the #NedbankRunified series, there is still time! There’s
Halle Berry is back on her Fitness Friday Instagram game, and we couldn’t be happier about it. This is the place where one of our favorite fit celebs shares her go-to ab workouts, favorite back-sculpting moves, and top resistance-band exercises, along with so much more. We tapped into her story today with high hopes, and
Working from home while dealing with a foot injury has been pretty hard for my body. I sit at a computer all day, but I can’t get loose with workouts, walking, or running the way I’m used to. Even low-impact workouts like yoga have been tough to do consistently. From the start, it’s been rough
PCOS — polycystic ovarian (or ovary) syndrome — is a chronic condition that affects the lives and health of millions of people globally. Studies show that at least six to 12 percent of people (as many as five million) with female sex organs of childbearing age suffer from PCOS. As Stephanie Long, MD, put it
Need an effective workout you can do at home to target all your major muscle groups? NASM-certified trainer Shantel Wallace shared this full-body HIIT workout that requires no equipment. It’s made of four bodyweight moves with the option of holding a weight like a dumbbell, kettlebell, a gallon jug of water, or a baby (in
There are so many iconic things about “Ice Cream,” the new Blackpink and Selena Gomez collab, from that capybara cameo to their show-stopping pastel styling, but the choreography has to be right up at the top. If you’re trying to channel Blackpink and Selena’s popstar moves while getting in a full-on workout, we’ve got good
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a complicated hormonal condition that affects an estimated six to 12 percent of people with female sex organs (as many as five million), according to the CDC. In fact, PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility in people with female sex organs. However, these numbers may
When ACE-certified personal trainer Jennifer Nagel is short on time, she says there is nothing better than doing workouts with dual benefits of resistance and cardiovascular training. It’s her trick for keeping exercise boredom at bay, too. Just as long as your heart rate stays at a moderate to vigorous level (50-85 percent of your
Like many things in 2020, vacations may look a little different. Although lengthy, faraway trips may be out of the question, days off and socially distant escapes of some form are still allowed and encouraged. But what happens if your form of vacation doesn’t quite match up with your trip buddy’s? As a fitness editor
Image Source: Getty / Al Bello / Staff Figure skater Sasha Cohen is one of several athletes who reveal their struggles in the HBO documentary The Weight of Gold, now streaming on HBO and HBO Max. While the film is sobering, it’s also a reminder that Cohen was one of the biggest stars in figure
Ready to shake up your workout routine? Meet us on Instagram and YouTube this week, because we’re going live with some fresh routines. From cardio boxing to core crushers, we’ve got an intense week coming up and you’re invited for all of it. Tune in on @popsugarfitness for the workouts and check out the schedule