Fitness

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

If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep, you’ve probably been told to do some kind of counting trick that’s “guaranteed” to help you drift off. No, not counting sheep (what does that even mean, honestly), but a type of sleep hack that incorporates numbers and the comforting, rhythmic feel of counting in a way that

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. When we’re traveling, we like to keep up with our workout routine as much as possible; it helps us

These days, Zoe Saldana is very intentional about her wellness. That encompasses everything from her workout routine to self-care to the food and drink she puts in her body. Above all, it’s about balance. “I don’t want to have to give up a pleasure when we’re giving up so much already [because of the pandemic],”

Lusia “Lucy” Harris, a bona fide basketball legend and the only woman to be officially drafted by an NBA team, died on Jan. 18 at the age of 66. A generational athlete who broke barriers in her sport, many are just now learning of Harris’s incredible journey from the daughter of sharecroppers to the Olympic

@nbcolympics This lift is even more INCREDIBLE in slow motion. 🤯 #ToyotaUSChamps22 #figureskating #lift #slowmotion #wintersports #figureskatingtiktok ♬ original sound – NBCOlympics One of the most mesmerizing parts of ice dancing is the lifts performed by the teams, and three-time Olympians Madison Chock and Evan Bates certainly know how to deliver. At the 2022 US

If you’ve ever woken up in the morning and been hit with a wave of nausea, you know it’s a pretty miserable way to start the day. But if you’ve ruled out two of the more obvious culprits — pregnancy or a hangover — it can also be confusing. Morning sickness and one too many

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. Whenever we need to de-stress, we turn to our yoga mats. Our practice has a way of centering us

It’s not every day that a 15-year American record gets broken, which is why what Keira D’Amato did on Jan. 16 is so incredible. With a time of 2:19:12, D’Amato broke the American women’s marathon record at the Houston Marathon on Saturday, a record that had held up since Deena Kastor set it in 2006.

Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia, on Jan 16, after an 11-day appeal battle to reinstate his visa to compete in the Australian Open. Failing to disclose his COVID vaccination status, Djokovic received a medical exemption to play in the Open ahead of arriving in the country on Jan. 5. Since then, his visa was

Cloth masks aren’t as effective against the rapidly spreading omicron variant of COVID-19, so there’s a push from health officials to wear N95 or KN95 masks. They’re higher quality and offer a tighter, more secure fit than reusable cloth or surgical masks. N95 and KN95 masks (made in the U.S. and China respectively), are equally

Crossing your legs while you’re sitting is a comfortable position for many of us, but you may have heard that crossing your legs isn’t the healthiest position for your body. And I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s true: crossing your legs for long periods of time isn’t good for your

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. Yoga pants are on, water bottle is filled, playlist is queued, and there’s only one thing standing between you

Created by The Class instructor Karla Misjan, Beyond Resolutions is a four-week program aiming to get to the root of our reasoning for even making resolutions at all. Journaling, meditation, EFT tapping, and The Class are just some of the sessions folded into the program’s curriculum. Over the course of the four weeks, instructors Mallory

As a yoga instructor, I’ve put my hands on many blocks. I like to use blocks as a form of support and to help keep my arms activated in postures like Extended Boat pose (below). Already equipped with a dozen blocks of my own, I was eager to try POPSUGAR’s Yoga Block ($10, originally $13)

Whether you use them to level up your planks or crush your leg day, core slider discs are a lightweight and portable piece of fitness gear that will help you get closer to your goals. POPSUGAR Sliding Core Discs ($10, originally $13) recently dropped, and I got the opportunity to give them a try. The

Going to the gym can be tough. It isn’t always easy to find the motivation to get out the door and get moving, but I know that I always feel better when I do. Working on myself for myself — not for anyone else — is something I’m proud of, and you should be, too.

Lili Reinhart is starting the new year with an important reflection on beauty standards and self-love. After sharing a poem titled “a love note to my body” by writer Cleo Wade on her Instagram Stories, the Riverdale star took a moment to share her personal struggles with body acceptance and the self-criticism many are forced

Tension headaches are one of the most common types of headaches, with researchers estimating that up to two in three American adults experience them. Tension headaches are characterized by mild to moderate pain that many describe as feeling like there’s a tight band around their head. Candace Morton, DPT, a physical therapist with ProRehab Physical

Image Source: Getty / Joosep Martinson – International Skating Union / Contributor; Getty / Icon Sportswire / Contributor; Getty /Matthew Stockman / Staff With the 2022 US Figure Skating Championships coming to a close last weekend, the US Olympic Figure Skating Team has been made official — and friends, we’ve got some fun skaters to

Powerlifter and fitness influencer Meg Boggs did everything possible growing up to physically conform and change. She thought, as society tends to decree, that what she lost in weight, she’d gain in happiness — but that wasn’t the case. At one point, she took off 100 pounds; however, she had succumbed to a dangerous cycle

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. Perhaps you’re a total beginner who isn’t quite ready to pick up a dumbbell, or maybe you’re an avid

La’Darius Marshall has been a fan favorite on Cheer since the first season premiered in early 2020. The Navarro College cheerleader impressed viewers with his skills on the mat and charmed everyone with his personality. So when we found out partway through season two that Marshall not only left Navarro but also did so on

In January 2020, Netflix’s Cheer made a squad of cheerleaders from Navarro College in Corsicana, TX, into full-blown celebrities, seemingly overnight. One of those stars was Jerry Harris, whose rise to fame came to an abrupt end eight months later, when the public learned that he had been arrested on child pornography charges. The news