Month: July 2024

It’s never been a debate on whether or not breakdancers are incredible athletes, but their craft is finally recognized as an Olympic sport. Officially known as breaking, the hip-hop subculture is heading for the upcoming summer 2024 Games in Paris, so it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the common breakdancing moves. First, a little history lesson.
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Courtesy of anna marie Tendler This story contains discussions of suicide and self-harm. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts, reach out to the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. First, they take my suitcase away from me. This is so they can search my clothes for drugs and
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You use your arms and shoulders daily (think pushing, pulling, and lifting items above your head), so it’s imperative you incorporate upper-body exercises into your workout routine. “Strengthening the arms and shoulders can reduce the risk of overuse injuries, which are common due to repetitive motions in daily life like opening doors, carrying groceries, and
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Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here), love books. Perhaps one of their favorite
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Tennis is incredibly fun to watch even when you’re not totally sure what’s going on — but it’s even more gripping when you’re in the know. During the 2023 US Open, the match between Coco Gauff and Laura Siegemund was undeniably high energy. But understanding the rules around time violations — and how Siegemund was
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Famous for being a “facial in a bottle,” this exfoliator has won over countless dermatologists, estheticians, and skin care enthusiasts. “This toner is an excellent choice for combination skin and includes AHAs, BHAs, and hydrating PHAs. This synergistic combination helps to balance oil production, refine pores, and improve overall skin texture,” says Dr. Westbay. Additionally,
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Perhaps you’ve heard, but fashion isn’t the most, shall we say, eco-friendly interest. Though that much-touted stat that apparel is the world’s second most-polluting industry is definitely hyperbolic, there’s no denying that clothes do terrible things to the planet. And it’s your fault. Corporations are, ultimately, amoral – they care about profit, not whether children
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Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn into office in 2020 beside her running mate, Joe Biden. Now, as the 2024 election approaches, she could be the potential Democratic nominee following Biden’s announcement he is stepping down from his campaign. In 2019, she delved into another important role in a piece for ELLE.com, writing about being
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