There are so many aspects of health that disproportionately affect the Black community, and yet less than six percent of US doctors are Black — a deficit that only further harms public health. Many of the Black folks who work in healthcare have dedicated their careers to combatting inequities. That’s why, this Black History Month,
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Tired of boring core workouts that aren’t getting the job done? Shock your abs & obliques with this intense core cardio workout routine! ~THE WORKOUT~ 0:00 – Intro 0:14 – Offset Snatch to Pause Windmill to Pause Thruster (3 reps/side) 1:17 – Offset Snatch (3 reps/side) 1:34 – Windmill (3 reps/side) 1:53 – Offset Push
When you’ve reached a certain level of exhaustion, you’ll do just about anything for good sleep. You might try meditating, or winding down with a warm shower, or even popping a supplement. But if you often find yourself kicking back with a glass of wine in the evenings, you may want to reconsider — especially
Grip Strength is a consistent biomarker of current wellbeing and a strong predictor of future health outcomes (1). Handgrip strength (HGS) has a substantial correlation with overall strength, upper and lower limb function, bone density, malnutrition, cognitive impairment, depression, sleep problems, diabetes, multimorbidity, chronic diseases, and overall quality of life (2)(3). Having low grip strength
No matter how fast she’s going, Kathrine Switzer always gets the job done. As the first American woman to officially finish the Boston Marathon in 1967, Switzer has dedicated her life to carving out space for female athletes, encouraging women to defy limitations and live more fearlessly. She originally caught international attention after a race
Thinking of adding a jump rope into your fitness routine? Jumping rope is a great way to add cardio and break a sweat, even if you only have a few minutes. It’s also easy to do at home or outdoors, and the equipment takes up no space at all. Jumping rope may conjure up memories
If you have a vagina, you may have heard that wiping from front-to-back is the best technique when cleaning up after using the bathroom. It might even be something you’ve practiced for as long as you’ve been sitting on the toilet. Wiping from front-to-back helps keep you and your vagina healthy. According to Tamika K.
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As news spread of the Supreme Court preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion activists took pains to make sure one message was clear: as of right now, abortions are still legal. The court’s stance, as revealed in a leaked draft opinion published by Politico on May 2, is not yet an official ruling on
Image Source: Getty / Maja Hitij On Tuesday, at the European Championships in Munich, three-time European gold medalist and Olympic contender Dina Asher-Smith suffered cramps in both her calves during the women’s 100-meter final, spoiling her chances of snagging a medal. After limping off the track, Asher-Smith told BBC Sport she thought the cramping was
id=”td-ad-placeholder”> A yoga lifestyle is geared towards healing. It’s the reason why many people are making the switch from their old routines. Yoga also brings a myriad of health benefits to anyone willing to try it. The following are some of them: Mental Benefits. Mindfulness is the language of yoga. It promotes meditation and breathing
It’s only been a few months since Kim Kardashian broadcasted her Met Gala weight loss and diet — and was subsequently reprimanded by the entire internet for her toxic-diet-culture-y comments — but she’s already back on the bandwagon. This time, she posted a series of Instagram Stories about a DEXA scan she did that revealed
Pregnancy comes with a slew of bodily changes. While some, like a rounder stomach, are expected, others can throw you for a loop. Cue you, frantically searching online for things like “Why is my pregnant belly sometimes hard and sometimes soft?” and “pregnant belly feels tight and heavy” to try to figure out what, exactly,
Want to see more fitness and workout tips? Follow the link to visit the “My LA Fitness Page”: http://bit.ly/10FU7vB. Learn why it’s important to track your workout progress with a health journal or mobile application in this LA Fitness Quick Tip.
Burgers. Fried chicken. Pizza. There are almost too many options to list. With so many options, it’s easy to see how just about everybody has their preferred fast food fix. There’s no denying that fast food offers the convenience of a hot-and-ready meal for a reasonable price. Is Really Fast Food Bad For You? But
At 22 years old, Faith Barber struggled with body image like any other young adult. Looking back on it now, however, Barber says she always felt like her self doubts were solvable with a little willpower and intention. Her sudden breast cancer diagnosis was an ugly and unexpected disruption to this line of thinking. New
As long as I can remember, my week was defined by the wide range of sports and activities I threw myself into. One day, I was running or biking. Then next, rock climbing and gymnastics. As a kid, I was attending ballet classes five days a week. As an adult, I was completing triathlons or marathons, then
Most of us have heard the phrase – “Look good. Feel good”. This certainly applies to what we wear when we workout. To achieve better performance, we want to dress the part. Here is how HYLETE describes the benefits of appropriate apparel and how their brand is built for it. Better Fit = Better Performance
It was the year of the at-home workout—Peloton, Nordic Track, and Beach Body. Or maybe you just got on craigslist and outfitted the garage. Over and over, I’ve heard people raving about how much they love their home workout routine and predicting the death of traditional gyms. Why would anyone go back? Because Humans Are
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
Editor’s Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have vaginas and uteruses, not just those who are women. For this particular story, we interviewed experts who generally referred to people with vaginas and uteruses as women. If you’ve ever been asked yourself “why does my vagina smell?” after a tough
Many people drink coffee for the caffeine boost that helps them feel more awake, but have you ever finished your cup of joe and actually experienced the opposite effect, feeling more tired? POPSUGAR reached out to two registered dietitians to find out why, and what you can do in the morning to feel more energetic.
There’s something about a good cry session that’s cathartic — like you’re releasing all the negative emotions pent up inside. According to Harvard Health, crying can actually be cleansing, helping us process emotions, embrace grief, and relieve stress and anxiety. But while crying can work wonders for our mental health, it can also leave 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
Sweat is amazing. It may seem embarrassing or frustrating — especially in social situations like a job interview or first date — but sweat is one of the most important ways your body takes care of you. “Sweating actually assists with your body’s thermal regulation, skin hydration and helps balance our fluids and electrolytes,” Nurse
Why do muscles fatigue? First, fatigue is a safety mechanism that stops us from causing greater damage to our bodies. From a physiological perspective, muscle fatigue is the inability to maintain power output. Some forms create change at the molecular level in the muscle and cause peripheral fatigue, such as physical exercise, whereas others involve the brain, or reduced hormone levels, and lead
Getty / Simon M Bruty / ContributorIf you watched the FIFA Men’s World Cup last year or have been keeping up with Major League Soccer, you may have noticed some men’s soccer players wearing an unusual accessory under their shirts. When players remove their jerseys at the end of the game or while celebrating a
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
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