Fitness

You’ve bought some cute workout clothes and have your playlist ready to go, but if you’re still struggling to muster the motivation to work out, these fitness-themed phone wallpapers might be just what you need to get out the door. Your background is the perfect place to plug inspiration. After all, you look at your

You know that stress can disrupt your sleep, cause your muscles to feel tense, and even make your heart race — but you may be surprised to learn that it can also contribute to constipation. Yes, feeling backed up could be an uncomfortable side effect of your seemingly endless to-do list. “Constipation is having bowel

It’s hard to imagine why anyone would disparage the simple banana. After all, they’re tasty, versatile, and a good source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins like B6 and C. But recently, dietitian-nutritionist Jennifer Cholewka, RD, CNSC, CDCES, CDN has been hearing people say that bananas are a surefire way to derail a weight loss

For those living with polycystic ovary syndrome (often referred to as PCOS), juggling the many symptoms can be overwhelming. Irregular periods, excess hair growth, weight gain, difficulty getting pregnant, sugar intolerance, and/or acne flare-ups are all common features of this hormone condition. While there’s no cure for PCOS, doctors have recommended a few options to

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Vaginal discharge plays an important role in keeping you healthy. The vagina is a bit like a self-cleaning oven, explains Vandna Jerath, MD, FACOG, medical director at Optima Women’s Healthcare in Colorado. Glands inside the vagina and cervix produce fluid, which is then discharged from the body, helping to carry away dead cells and maintain

While calendars on my phone and computer are helpful and certainly do the job well, I’m one of those old-school people who still likes to write things down in an actual planner. I love the creative, artsy aspect of writing on paper, using special pens, color-coordinating my family’s appointments, and using stickers for special events.

A new study published in Nature Communications and conducted by the University of Michigan found that pollen allergy season could start up to 40 days earlier and last 19 days longer by the year 2100 due to climate change. This would increase annual United States pollen emissions by up to 40 percent, according to the

[Sponsored by GNC] Join fitness trainer Katie Austin for a no-equipment, 20-minute total-body routine that focuses on lengthening and toning your muscles. During this feel-good workout, you’ll work on oblique knee pulls, plié squats, lunges, Russian twists, and other muscle-burning exercises that will make you feel accomplished. To get started, just find a space where

Stuck at home and love energizing, upbeat rock music? Want to up your daily step count or close your rings (looking at you, Apple Watch users) without leaving the house? Get in 2,000 steps with this 15-minute walking workout from YMCA-certified personal trainer Rick Bhullar. It’s one of the best walking workout videos on YouTube,

Joshua Bassett is offering more insight into his hospitalization last year. The singer and actor recently spoke to People about being hospitalized with heart failure and septic shock following the heightened stress and public attention surrounding his split from costar Olivia Rodrigo, which is believed to have inspired her breakout hit “Drivers License.” Bassett experienced

Amy Schumer has never been one to shy away from tough conversations, especially around her health and body. The comedian has previously spoken up about liposuction surgery, her IVF journey, choosing not to breastfeed, and more. But her most recent confession, she says, has been “a big secret” since she was a child. For the

@sublime_artist SHES NOT WRONG! It lowkey hits! #starbucks #fyp #barista #starbies ♬ original sound – bundaddy Like most people, you probably drink your orange juice and your sacred cup of coffee separately. Orange juice mixed with coffee just feels wrong, like drinking orange juice after brushing your teeth. Yet, TikTokers are swearing by this unusual

We can always count on running to deliver a mental-health lift — nothing beats that “runner’s high” endorphin rush. The heart-pumping cardio workout is also great for your heart and lung health, and based on soreness after long or fast runs, it’s safe to say your legs and glutes are getting a pretty good workout,

I’m still relatively new to therapy, but already I’ve noticed how easy it is to get overwhelmed during my sessions. I have a few specific tendencies that get in my way: I want to say all the right things to my therapist and I get nervous about asking questions. Sometimes I get caught up in

Whether you’re a long-distance runner, you alternate studio workouts with outdoor runs, or you’re new to running altogether, one thing is for certain: you need a kickass playlist. Few things can get you as amped to run as the right combination of songs. There are so many great playlists out there that are tailored to

I vividly remember when I first began craving fruit during a workout: I was 14 and trying out for the field hockey team. It was blisteringly hot that day, and as I tried to prove myself on the field, I couldn’t stop dreaming about a post-workout smoothie. I wanted something cold, of course, but I

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I’ve never really associated exercise with a feeling of pleasure. Which isn’t to say I don’t enjoy working out — I love the sweat, the burning muscles, the racing heart, the endorphins. It’s satisfying and empowering. But pleasure feels like something different, with a different set of connotations; to feel pleasure is to feel sexy,

If you’re like the majority of people who menstruate, getting your period can only mean one thing: the cramps are next. Period pain is most often caused by chemicals called prostaglandins, which trigger the muscles and blood vessels of the uterus to contract. The cramps that occur as a result usually last for the first