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Wrap yourself up in cute knitwear and switch on as many festive lights as you want, but there’s no avoiding the truth of it. The winter months can be bleak. Now that they are officially looming over us, there’s an undeniable change in the wind. The days are getting shorter and colder, and for those

“I could not be prouder of you guys.”#skytown received a call from @BarackObama after their Championship celebration in downtown Chicago! 💙 pic.twitter.com/VuSHDHFv7N — Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) October 21, 2021 The Chicago Sky are continuing their much-deserved victory tour after winning the franchise’s first WNBA championship on Oct. 17. Following an emotional on-court celebration and a

In recent years, we’ve seen a major movement of Black and Brown women proudly reconnecting and reclaiming ancestral spirituality rooted in African, Indigenous, and Latinx origins while fighting against the stigmas that surround those belief systems. We have seen how these sacred practices have been used toward self-care and even as a form of generational

In July 1981, The New York Times released a story headlined: “Rare Cancer Seen in 41 Homosexuals.” At the time, no one knew what this “cancer” was or where it came from. It seemed like it had come from another galaxy, where finding a cure or treatment for it was like trying to find the

Like any ice sport, speed skating takes an incredible amount of stamina, balance, and endurance. However, it also requires an intense level of speed. In fact, my jaw nearly hit the floor when I learned how fast Olympic speed skaters can glide across the ice. Reportedly, both short track and long track speed skaters can

I may not be an athlete myself, but as someone who graduated from a university with a robust athletic department, I know how much collegiate sports can mean to the student body, the athletes who give their hearts and souls to the game, and the institutions that profit off them. In 2019, March Madness alone

Figure skating is always one of the marquee events of the Winter Olympics, and we’re already counting down the days until the competition begins at Beijing 2022! The skating competition is spread across four disciplines — men, women, pairs, and ice dance — and athletes in each discipline compete a short program and a free

While you can knock out quite a few ab moves using no equipment at all, when I’m really trying to increase my core strength, I like to reach for some weight. Turns out, there’s a lot of weighted ab moves you can do besides the usual ones (looking at you, Russian twists) if you’re looking

I was shocked when I walked into CrossFit and the WOD (workout of the day) said “100 Burpees.” I had never done that many in my life at one time, and it did not sound fun. I wasn’t even sure I’d be able to do it. But after having gone to CrossFit five times a

Running outside can be delightful when the conditions are perfect. But if you’re trying to make running a daily habit, chances are you’ll find yourself on the treadmill at some point. After all, it’s only a matter of time before it gets far too hot or cold — or rainy or snowy — for you

The best dance cardio classes always have high-energy music, motivating instructors, and easy-to-follow moves — because no one wants to be lost or uninspired amid all the fun. Twins Danielle and Dominique Gillyard, founders of and8 Fitness, check all of these boxes. Their latest session shared on YouTube (and seen above) adds one more element

Super adventurous would never be two words that describe me. Skydiving will never be on my bucket list, and I never use hot sauce on my food — ever! But in the name of my physical and mental health, I’m into trying just about anything. I tried CrossFit for a year, and I also committed

Content warning: This post discusses eating disorders and mentions child abuse. “I don’t think I even realized how intense it was,” Jennette McCurdy recently told People in a forthright interview about her experience with eating disorders. The 29-year-old actress, who portrayed Sam Puckett in iCarly and its subsequent spinoff Sam & Cat, said she struggled

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. Now, new workout clothes can’t improve your athletic performance automatically, but they definitely can help. Not only do they

@neenfit23 20lb Ball Exercise #blackfitnesswomen #fitgirl #blackfitness #absworkout #womeninfitness ♬ Believe Me – Navos Strength training is beneficial for the body. It can help you build muscle and, by doing so, also help you burn more calories and shed fat. (Note: if losing weight is indeed your goal, other factors to consider are nutrition and

@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

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

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

Simone Biles’s Gold Over America Tour features a strong lineup of world-class gymnasts. And prior to the group’s Minneapolis, MN, tour stop on Oct. 13, some of them completed a 10-minute conditioning workout (because elite athletes obviously work out before they perform!). Olympic floor gold medalist Jade Carey and Olympic team silver medalist Grace McCallum

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

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. After playing to empty stadiums for the better part of a year — if they were able to play

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

@kiaundrajackson_ 5 Quick Benefits of Going to Therapy #therapytiktok #therapytok #therapysessions #selfimprovement #therapistadvice #tiktoktherapists #lucky ♬ TWINNEM – Coi Leray Seeing a therapist isn’t just a way to feel better — it can improve your life and relationships in so many ways. Licensed marriage and family therapist Kiaundra Jackson, LMFT, shared this TikTok video on

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