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Following the shocking early exit of the US Women’s National Team at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, it might be tempting for American fans to check out of the tournament and just catch up on scores later — especially considering those 3 and 6 a.m. start times. Allow me to be the one to

Soccer has been a long-standing tradition in Latin American countries, and it is deeply ingrained in the culture of many Latine communities. As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues, it’s no surprise, then, that one community stands out for its unwavering devotion and unmatched enthusiasm — Latinas. Soccer is more than just a sport

Navigating body image isn’t easy for many teens, but according to Raven-Symoné, Disney Channel fame didn’t help. In the Aug. 6 episode of “The Best Podcast Ever With Raven and Miranda,” the actor opened up about her experiences with bullying and body-shaming, which eventually led her to seek out cosmetic surgery. “I had two breast

Mammograms can be crucial in detecting breast cancer early on. The examination involves using a low-dose X-ray performed by radiologists to look for changes and abnormalities in breast tissue that may signal cancer. But since breast cancer guidelines are ever-changing, you may be confused about when is the right time to move beyond self-exams and

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first oral medication specifically designed to treat postpartum depression. Called zuranolone (brand name: Zurzuvae), the medication is taken in pill form and can help relieve symptoms of postpartum depression within a few days. Postpartum depression impacts around one in seven women in the weeks and months after

“Make sure to drink a lot of water” — you’ve heard it from your parents, coaches, doctors, and friends. It’s not bad advice either, considering that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, according to recent research. But is it possible to drink too much water? Unfortunately, yes. And it can have dire consequences. For example,

When I say “chia,” you say . . . pets? Well, sorry to Millennials and Gen X-ers everywhere, but today’s lesson is not on the nostalgic toy that captivated our young hearts. Instead, we’re talking about chia seeds: the tiny, black or white seeds that have been delivering health benefits for centuries — in other

Energy drinks have been around since the ’40s, promising a range of benefits — from increased metabolism to a boost in productivity. One drink in particular, though, has been in the spotlight lately due to both popularity and controversy. Celsius energy drinks — a popular workout companion for many — claim to accelerate metabolism, burn

It’s been a long road for Bella Hadid, but the model is on her way to feeling healthy again after more than a decade spent dealing with ongoing health issues. On Aug. 5, Hadid shared two posts to her Instagram, featuring photos from her time in treatment for Lyme disease. Her first post included a

Any time someone suffers cardiac arrest, it’s scary and devastating. But given the recent news of cardiac arrest in professional football player Damar Hamlin, who plays for the Buffalo Bills, and Bronny James, LeBron James’s oldest son, it seems younger people and pro athletes are suffering from the heart condition more than ever. “Cardiac arrest

Image Source: Adidas On July 26, during the US Women’s National Team’s matchup against the Netherlands in the group round of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, something historic happened — and not the fun kind of historic, as we’re so used to seeing linked to this legendary team. The USWNT was trailing at halftime

When you’re first dipping your toes into fitness, it’s easy to focus your training on the muscles you can spot in the mirror and accidentally overlook the ones you can’t view in your reflection — and that includes the muscles deep within your core. ICYDK, your core is the group of muscles located throughout your

Beats Fit Pro ($160, originally $200) The Beats Fit Pro are great for anyone and everyone who loves to get immersed in their content. These stay securely in place with the flexible wingtips and are sweat- and water-resistant. The Beats Fit Pro Earbuds offer up to six hours of listening time and up to 24

Join dancer and choreographer Arianna Davis to learn some iconic hip-hop dance moves with class members Lilian Gonzalez and Rehima Jordan. This routine takes you through the decades of hip-hop dance from the 2000s all the way back to the 1960s. Go back in time with moves like the Soulja Boy, the Dougie, the running

Image Source: Getty / Noam Galai Keke Palmer was the first to celebrate her curvy postpartum body. Now, five months after giving birth to her son, Leodis, the new mom is addressing the pressure celebrities face to “snap back” to their prepregnancy figures. In a conversation with her personal trainer, Corey Calliet, during the Aug.

In the latest iteration of Things People Are Talking About on TikTok, users of the app are posting about — and arguing over — whether or not to wear underwear during workouts. Some are proudly sharing videos saying they’re on Team Commando, while others are commenting: “I feel like that’s a bad idea.” In light

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup didn’t get off to the start that the US Women’s National Team was hoping for, but they do still have one major trophy to their name. Although they haven’t scored enormously in this year’s tournament yet, they’re still the record-holders for the highest-scoring game in World Cup history. As

When defender Nouhaila Benzina took the field for Morocco in the team’s first-round match against South Korea at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, she made history in not one but two ways. Benzina played a key role in Morocco’s 1-0 win over South Korea, the country’s first-ever World Cup win (and even their first-ever

As if her athleticism and advocacy weren’t already enough to make her a superstar, Rapinoe also has a one-of-a-kind fashion sense. She described it in a 2022 video with Victoria’s Secret as: “sometimes it’s a hurricane, sometimes it’s very plain, sometimes it’s sort of wild . . . I just sort of wear what I

Image Source: Image source: Getty / Graphic House Kevin Winter Ilya S. Savenok Stringer Tomekbudujedomek; Photo illustration: Ava Cruz Since Miley Cyrus‘s infamous 2013 MTV VMAs performance, twerking has become a mainstream phenomenon. That same year, the term was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. A decade later, you can now find twerk fitness workouts

Along with grass-stained shin guards, thigh-high compression socks, and 2000s-era prewrap headbands, some US Women’s National Team players are sporting a particularly sticky accessory at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: kinesiology tape. At a training camp, defender Kelley O’Hara — who has been on a whopping four women’s World Cup teams — was spotted

Lauren Murawski, 23, was a freshman in college when she began to experience digestive problems. “After I would eat, I would start to ‘baby barf,'” she tells POPSUGAR, explaining that she’d essentially burp up her food. It happened so often that her friends starting calling her “the burpologist.” At first, the GI issues weren’t a

The equipment, uniforms, and skill set required to win may vary from sport to sport, but there seems to be one constant among elite athletes, regardless of modality: the use of kinesiology tape. The tape was beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings’ iconic shoulder accessory during the 2008 and 2016 Olympics. Serena Williams played the

This Barbie is a plank-challenge champion. Personal trainer David Higgins, who worked with the “Barbie” cast, shared a photo he took with Margot Robbie standing in front of the cast’s plank-challenge results on his official website. In the photo, Robbie is flashing her middle fingers at the camera while she grins, presumably because she came