The word “colonoscopy” has always been one I have dreaded hearing. At 14, I was diagnosed by a gastroenterologist with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which causes stomach pain and other intestinal symptoms, like bloating and diarrhea. These symptoms tend to happen at the same time, which causes a lot of discomfort. When I was diagnosed
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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. Once you work out in leggings with pockets, you’ll never go back. How many times have you gotten sweat
@theshaniproject Reply to @soapierose #therapy #fyp ♬ Countless – Official Sound Studio If you’re wondering whether therapy is working for you or if the therapist you’re seeing is the right match, check out this TikTok from therapist theshaniproject. I love how she talks to us like a close friend while lying on the floor, and
We often think of soup as a food you eat when you’re feeling under the weather — but with the right ingredients, a comforting bowl of soup can help support the immune system and keep you from getting sick in the first place. From antioxidant-rich veggies to proteins packed with zinc, there are a ton
Olympic figure skater Maia Shibutani really is an inspiration — in more ways than one! At the 2018 Olympics, she took home the bronze in ice dance alongside her brother Alex, continuing a streak of American ice dance teams who have stood atop the Olympic podium since 2006. Although she hasn’t competed since then, she
[embedded content] Canfitpro-certified personal trainer Emily Thorne, Emkfit on YouTube, has released her newest 20-minute Halloween HIIT dance workout. Wearing her costume — a black athleisure ensemble resembling Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala outfit — Thorne goes through a series of HIIT-based dance moves that’ll work the whole body. It’s evident that this is a dance
Have you ever noticed fabric discoloration in the crotch of a clean pair of your underwear? The gusset — which just so happens to be the area of your undies that vaginal discharge typically touches or dries on to — might have even looked like it had been bleached or lightened. So, to find out
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. A good book, a cup of soothing tea, and a hot bath. Sounds like perfection, right? Self-care is essential
For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized an e-cigarette to be sold in the US. The FDA announced today that the Vuse Solo, made by the R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, will be allowed to sell and market its e-liquid pods in the tobacco flavor only — the company’s other flavored
I consider myself a YouTube workout connoisseur. When I’m test-driving a new routine, the first place I go is the YouTube comment section. People get real honest down there. When a workout is good, you can tell by how excited and passionate the commenters become. While I was browsing around for new cardio workouts, these
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. “Who needs pockets?!” (Um, said no one, ever.) From dresses to sweats, some place to slip your stuff is
My mind feels like it never shuts off. So much so that I’ll bolt wide awake around 3 a.m. with thoughts of what I have planned for the next day. In craving a night of solid sleep, I was intrigued by the possibility that CBD could give me a night (or more) of complete rest.
After an exciting series of competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships (Worlds) kick off next week and will span from Oct. 18 to Oct 24 in Kitakyushu, Japan. Worlds is held annually during non-Olympic years (with an exception this time around due to COVID), and gymnasts will only vie for
Arm day is one of my favorites because flexing my biceps, straining my triceps, and lifting my whole body off the floor during push-ups makes me feel so strong. Those focused, arm-toning workouts — you know, the kind that makes it impossible to wash your hair or reach for that top-shelf glass afterward? — feel
It’s been almost two years since a major marathon took place in the United States, but the wait is officially over. Ruth Chepngetich won the Chicago Marathon on Sunday and fellow Kenyan Diana Kipyogei (making her major-marathon debut!) came in first in the Boston Marathon on Monday, as the two iconic races went back-to-back to
@thecognitivecorner #communication #healthyrelationships #relationshiptok #therapytok #learnedontiktok #blackcreatives ♬ Pieces (Solo Piano Version) – Danilo Stankovic Let’s have a chat. We speak with people every day — some of us more than others — and it can be difficult at times to slow down amid the frenzy of our lives and evaluate how we’re communicating. Enter
I still have memories of being a teenager and randomly coughing up white rocks. At the time, I either spat them out or sometimes swallowed them if I felt them fall from inside my mouth. I definitely regret swallowing them; they taste worse than a barf jelly bean. Recently, as I’ve continued to cough up
Get your sweat on with Raneir Pollard, Supernatural coach, as he leads you through this high-intensity Tabata-inspired workout! Follow Raneir through five sets of bodyweight intervals, including his creative variations on planks, squats, and skaters that will keep your mind and body engaged. And don’t forget about the bonus ab exercise you’ll get from laughing
As someone who has lordosis and an active lifestyle, I’m always aware of my low back. It holds me up for all of my workouts and supports me when I sit at my desk. The least I can do is give it some TLC. A couple of ways I care for my low back are
You might know Chris Nikic as the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman, which he accomplished last November; or the Jimmy V Award recipient at the 2021 ESPYs; or, and most recently, the co-author of 1% Better: Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too. Some people just know him as
Emma Raducanu knows that it’s just the beginning of her professional journey. After winning the US Open last month, the 18-year-old British player faced her first loss during the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA. On Friday night, Raducanu lost to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in straight sets, but when
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. Every runner has their favorite pair of sneakers to get the job done, whether they’re practicing sprints on a
As the first wave of people eligible for a COVID vaccine booster start to get their shots, it’s time to dig out those vaccine cards again! When you return to get your booster shot, you’ll need to bring your vaccine card with you — just as you did for your second shot of a two-dose
Grab your warmest, furriest sweater because Patrick Chan is about to give you a serious case of the chills. Although he’s now retired, Chan had an impressive career as a figure skater: he’s a three-time world champion, and snagged two silver medals at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and a gold medal at the 2018 Olympics