Fitness

Adding chia seeds or flaxseeds to smoothies, protein balls, and oatmeal isn’t new. People have been leaning on these seeds for ages to give their recipes a boost of nutrients in a low-effort way, hoping that these simple additions can give their bodies a boost of nutrients to support certain aspects of their health. But

In 2019, when I was 38 years old, I decided to get a preventative mastectomy. I didn’t come to my decision overnight, though. My family history played a huge part. My mother had passed away at age 68 after a three-year battle with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer exactly a year prior. Her youngest sister

With both professional and college women’s sports gaining more attention, there’s never been a better time to talk about how training can impact women differently. Some injuries can be a lot more common in women, leading researchers to explore the role hormones may play in fitness. For example, studies have shown that women are two

Over the past few years, the conversation around period care in sports has gone from a complete whisper to a quiet hum. We’ve seen pro athletes openly talk about managing their cycles while staying active; coaches have synced workouts with players’ cycles; and some teams are even beginning to ditch white uniforms, so athletes can

Trainer Raneir Pollard brings the heat in just 30 minutes with this fiery full-body weighted workout, joined by Poofy Moffitino and Leilani Terris. The high-energy session is guaranteed to make you break a sweat and challenge your strength, all while you have a little fun. You’ll target your abs, hit your arms, then burn out

This is Biles’s signature move: a double back layout with a half twist. She’s been doing it since at least 2013, and it was named after her once she competed with it at the World Championships that year. In this routine, it’s her second tumbling pass. In true Biles fashion, she keeps making it harder,

Join host, choreographer, and content creator Sheela Awe for a 10-minute TikTok-inspired dance workout with Lilian Gonzalez and Melissa Westlake. You’ll do a quick warmup then get your heart rate up with some of the internet’s most popular TikTok moves, like the citirokk, booty pops, body rolls, and so much more. Don’t worry if it’s

Roohi Jeelani, MD, a Chicago-based reproductive endocrinologist, was around 14 years old when her mom noticed that she wasn’t getting her period. While it’s not unusual to get your first period in your mid-teens — according to research published in the National Library of Medicine, menarche, or the first menstrual period, typically occurs between the

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. Sometimes, finding the motivation to work out can be just as hard — if not harder — than doing

It’s easy to assume Pilates mats are all made the same, but much like a comfortable pair of running shoes or a sports bra that’s actually supportive, the right one can be a game changer for your practice. Whether you are new to Pilates or have been doing it for years, a good mat is

PS: How does Jess King and her style influence the Brittany Allen x Peloton collab? BA: Jess King is the perfect muse. She was the first one to take a chance on me when I had nothing. I hadn’t dressed anyone with a large following, and she must have known that we are the same

Like tomatoes, avocados are also technically a fruit but are counted among the vegetables by the USDA. Avocados are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, potassium, and vitamin E. Fats have a longer transit time through our digestive tract, Taylor Fazio, RD, CDN, a registered dietitian and wellness advisor at The Lanby in New

Melly Testa was used to questions — specifically unanswered questions — about their breast. By 2011, the 41-year-old artist had already spent three years navigating doctors, alarming symptoms, and inconclusive tests. But finally, and at the urging of a concerned nurse practitioner, Testa was going to get their answer. It was back in 2008 that

Pancreatitis has been in the news cycle lately as celebrities like Travis Barker and Maria Menounous have opened up about their health complications with pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, respectively. Pancreatitis can be a serious and painful experience. The condition occurs when the pancreas (an organ that produces enzymes to help the body digest its food)

Boric acid suppositories have been popping up on TikTok left and right. And if you’re someone who gets yeast infections from time to time or has dealt with bacterial vaginosis, you may be wondering whether or not this vaginal suppository can work for you. Boric acid vaginal suppositories can be useful for some people when

Mia Hamm is an athlete to her core. While the two-time Olympic gold medalist retired from soccer in 2004, it’s clear that she still takes any athletic competition very seriously. As the two of us sit beside each other in a hotel suite overlooking Central Park, she tells me about a recent loss at what

In today’s episode of things you didn’t know could make you sick . . . fried rice. Yep, if you suddenly experience food poisoning after eating the delicious carb, you may have “fried rice syndrome.” Fried rice syndrome is used to describe the potential outbreak of a bacterium called Bacillus cereus. “The term ‘fried rice

Ah, pickleball. If you’re a fan of the mega popular sport like Olivia Culpo and Stephen Colbert, the word “dink shot” or any pickleball paraphernalia can make you smile. What can take the smile away just as quickly is an injury or bad set made from wearing the wrong shoes. “I’ve witnessed a significant number

If you’re looking to cut down on your meat consumption for health or environmental reasons but are concerned about getting enough protein per day, a simple fix can be adding tofu to your rotation. Tofu, aka bean curd, is a popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines — and it’s pretty awesome stuff. It’s made from

When you change your tampon or go to the bathroom on your period, you kind of get up-close and personal with your period blood, which can change from cycle to cycle. But maybe this time you notice something a little off-putting: the smell. “Menstrual blood contains blood and sloughing uterine lining tissue, thus it may

October is generally the month that “awareness” around breast cancer research peaks, but it’s important to be aware of potentially life-saving screenings and treatments all year long. In general, there’s been overall progress in breast cancer prognosis for many people: Death rates from breast cancer are now down 43 percent, according to the American Cancer

Join fitness personality and talk-show host Katie Austin for this 30-minute abs and booty workout with class members Nikita Chaudhry and Paris Nicole. This low-impact bodyweight routine starts with a couple of deep breaths before you move into a series of squats, arm reaches, side pulls, plank holds, leg lifts, and so much more. The

Have you ever been cold, but your body is profusely sweating? It’s a bizarre and unsettling feeling, but turns out this phenomenon, accurately known as cold sweats, is actually pretty common. Cold sweats are usually categorized by a sudden onset of clammy, cool perspiration, usually unrelated to external temperatures or activity levels, says Shoshana Ungerleider,

Periods can be messy — both figuratively and literally — and while some months you may experience a heavier or longer period, others may be super short with minimal bleeding. But how can you tell if your period is too short? For example, if your period only lasted two days instead of five, what does