Image Source: James Barrett For me, running a marathon isn’t just about running 26.2 miles — it’s bigger than that. It’s about hearing tens of thousands of strangers packed along the sides of the streets cheering you on. It’s about running for those who can’t, raising money for charities and causes that you’re passionate about.
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Packing for college can be an overwhelming process, and although you can purchase a majority of your dorm essentials during that first week, there are some items — yes, including medicines and first-aid supplies — that should be picked up and stowed away prior to drop-off day. If your parent or guardian is anything like
If you’ve never listened to The Michelle Obama Podcast on Spotify, her latest episode, titled “What Your Mother Never Told You About Health with Dr. Sharon Malone,” is the perfect place to start. She chats with ob-gyn Sharon Malone, MD, and hearing a former first lady discuss regular issues about women’s health and our bodies
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world and turned the way we do things on its head. We’ve had to adjust to a new way of living. But that doesn’t mean we have to give up on our passions – we just need to find different ways to pursue them. That’s why Nedbank has created
While we’ve been warned for months not to touch our faces during the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of contracting the virus through the eyes, specifically, was suddenly thrust into the public consciousness in late July, when Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told ABC News that goggles
Dude, I freakin’ love spaghetti squash, but you know what I don’t love? Nearly severing my fingers every time I attempt to slice into the heavy yellow gourd with one of my too-dull knives. That’s precisely why I couldn’t help but do a happy dance when I heard of Trader Joe’s Harvest Spaghetti Squash Spirals,
With the 2020 election less than three months away, all eyes are on the showdown between the incumbent Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. The former has repeatedly waged attacks on women’s rights, particularly when it comes to healthcare issues including (but not limited to) Title X funding, access to contraception, and a
When the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) began to sweep the globe, activities that we once took for granted were suddenly no longer an option. Nonessential businesses closed their doors, and others like restaurants moved to delivery or takeout only, in an effort to encourage social distancing and prevent the highly contagious illness from spreading. Over the
If you’re trying to lose weight, don’t skip meals if you’re hungry. We’re huge breakfast fans, and eating breakfast can actually help you lose weight. Start your day on the right foot with a nutritious meal that will help you reach your goals. Wondering where to start? Luckily, we’ve got you covered. These 15 options
Joey King‘s acting career has spanned over a decade, but the Emmy-nominated 21-year-old is still human — and that means that when it comes to coping with the chaos and curveballs that 2020 has given us, she, too, is struggling. King graces the cover of Cosmopolitan‘s September issue, and the day before the interview for
If you’re into dance movies, then you’re in luck, because Netflix has already debuted some pretty awesome ones in 2020. From high-school comedies revolving around dance teams to inspiring tales of aspiring dancers, the streaming service has new dance movies for every mood. Want to see a Broadway wanna-be return to her humble roots in
Need a little home workout motivation? We’re teaming up with expert trainers on our POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram page to lead you through inspiring, muscle-strengthening, heart-pounding live workouts. In case you miss any of them, we’re adding them to the POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram feed and rounding them all up here so you can follow along when
A good week of workouts is one with lots of variety: it’s fun, you don’t get bored, and you work your body in different ways, which helps to avoid injury. But if finding different workouts is a challenge lately, we get it — and we’re here to help with our ongoing series of Instagram Live
I’m in quite a tough spot because I love to bake, but my body doesn’t handle sugar well. I get bloated, my face breaks out, I feel moody, I don’t sleep well, and when I eat it, my cravings are so bad that I can’t stop thinking about it. Oh, but it tastes so damn
Nia Akins’s first race as a pro was at a scenic, “middle-of-nowhere” track in Oregon, with empty stands, masks on everyone who wasn’t competing, and cones separating competitors at a safe distance. “It kind of felt the way that most of the US feels right now,” Akins told POPSUGAR, a few days after the July
Image Source: Getty / Paul Morigi Michelle Obama is also learning how to manage the emotional highs and lows brought on by the ongoing pandemic and period of racial unrest. In the second episode of The Michelle Obama Podcast featuring her longtime friend journalist Michele Norris, the former first lady candidly spoke about the state
For a little bit of added protection against COVID-19, many people have begun adding filters to fabric face masks. In fact, many of the cloth masks available from small businesses and major retailers now include a filter pocket specifically for that purpose. While the CDC’s face mask guidelines don’t discuss filters at length, doctors have
After reading all about the nutritarian diet outlined in the book Eat to Live by Joel Furman, MD, I embarked on the Six-Week Plan he outlines to get started on the nutritarian lifestyle. He believes in eating a diet that’s nutrient dense, and fresh fruits are part of that. In fact, he recommends a minimum
For fitness enthusiasts, the “new normal” during COVID-19 means more than just working from home. It means no gym equipment. No cardio machines. And no space to sweat. Prior to the pandemic, I spent every Tuesday and Thursday taking a high-energy cycling class at my local gym. Once COVID-19 hit, I quickly realized running in