I never ran before getting sick. Most days, my health was a constant I didn’t even think to acknowledge — a kind of ignorance I almost envy now. After contracting COVID and surviving two strokes, I spent months in and out of hospitals, focusing only on recovery. My resting heart rate remained in the triple
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On Feb. 7, 2024, Abbott Elementary fans were graced with the gift of a season 3 debut, and just three days later, it all got even better. On February 10, ABC shared the exciting news that the series was renewed for a fourth season. “Abbott Elementary isn’t going anywhere,” the network posted on Instagram. “The
Here’s your dose of good news for the day: Long, flowing locks are well within your reach! Whether you go the longer route by creating a hair care routine with the best hair growth shampoos, hair growth oils, and hair growth vitamins or choose instead to invest in one of the best wigs or hair
The statistics are alarming: One in three women will be the victim of physical, psychological, or economic abuse at some point in their lives. Furthermore, children who grow up in violent situations are more likely to become violent or suffer violence as adults. Every year, Pomellato CEO Sabina Belli asks notable individuals to reflect on
There are a lot of things that can go wrong with your gut, leading to serious discomfort on your part. Gas, bloating, diarrhea…no one wants to deal with that. But if your doctor has ruled out conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, and other common issues, you may wonder if you could be dealing
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s love life has been a subject of great interest since he started dating pop icon Taylor Swift in 2023. However, even before she came on the scene he had a few relationships that fascinated fans. He even had his very own dating show! Clearly, there’s something special about
To say that I’m a skin-care enthusiast is putting it very lightly. As a kid, I remember being enamored with my grandmother’s collection of beauty potions. As I got older, while others my age were throwing their cash at typical teenage fare, I would save all my dollars for fancily packaged cleansers and creams. I’ve
The thing about wardrobe essentials no one ever talks about is that they mean something different to everyone, and are heavily dependent on personal style. In other words, an item that’s a staple in one person’s closet might not work as hard in another’s—and that’s perfectly okay! But there are those truly timeless pieces that
As a little kid, Maria Solis Belizaire was a fiercely competitive runner. She’d blaze around the gym during PE. “I had to be first place,” she says. “Even when I wasn’t in school, my father and I would race around the track.” But when she got into high school, she fell away from the sport,
Drew Barrymore has been a star in Hollywood since she was a child. Now, at 49 years old, she’s lived most of her life in the spotlight, both in her films and in her personal life. Tabloids have long covered Barrymore’s love life, which has been tumultuous. Though she’s been married three times and has
I know we’re in the dead of winter, but I have to admit, fall is the best time of year to get dressed. Yes, spring and summer have their perks, mainly, being the peak season for wedding guest dresses and ultra-cute (but affordable) swimsuits. And sure, shedding all those heavy layers in favor of something
After spending a month in a blue zone, dietitian and content creator Maggie Hennigan felt so good, she decided to start re-creating some of her favorite blue zone meals at home. “As a registered dietitian, I’m challenging myself in 2024 to make my life as much like a blue zone as possible, and obviously that
Throughout Donald Trump’s presidency, as anti-abortion policies were put in place, as Trump filled the courts with anti-abortion judges, and as abortion clinics shuttered across the nation, pro-choice activists donned red capes and white head coverings to silently protest at their state capitols. They were dressed as the infamous handmaids from Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian
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,
Taylor Swift has risen to wild levels of fame, especially with her incredibly successful Eras Tour. While the pop star certainly deserves most of the credit, her parents have undeniably been the wind beneath her wings throughout her career. Scott and Andrea Swift recognized their daughter’s talent early and supported her in all her pursuits.
When my mother’s water broke, she didn’t panic, nor did she immediately head to the hospital. Instead, she sat at her vanity and began to carefully apply her Fashion Fair makeup (at the time, one of the few options available to Black women). For my mom, looking her best was not just a sense of
The term “alcohol-induced dementia” has been getting a lot of attention recently, after the Lifetime documentary “Where Is Wendy Williams?” included claims that the former talk show host was facing the condition. The ethics of the documentary are currently being debated, with some feeling that the project is exploitative and wrong, especially considering that Williams’s
Actor Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, film producer Susan Downey, have been together for over 20 years, share two children, and run a successful production company. They are a true Hollywood power couple. Vince Bucci//Getty Images Here is their complete relationship timeline since the day they met shooting a major motion picture, to their
When it comes to plumping your lips to their maximum potential, there are multiple paths you can take. One road will lead to a medspa or your derm’s office, where you can choose from hyaluronic-acid-based injectables ranging from Juvederm to Volbella and Kysse. Or, you could go the non-invasive route, using a needle-free method to
Pope Francis might not have meant to target the LGBTQ+ community when he called for a global surrogacy ban, but that didn’t soften the blow. On Jan. 8, the pope gave a speech in Vatican City in which he described the process so many people rely on for family building as “deplorable,” as the Associated
The sixth season of Love Is Blind has provided viewers with a plethora of surprises, from unexpected conversations about birth control to comparisons to Megan Fox and some truly eye-opening arguments. But one of the most shocking developments this season is the love triangle between Jeramey, Laura, and Sarah Ann. Here’s what you need to
When you’re walking through the aisles of your local The Vitamin Shoppe, what are you looking for? Maybe something that can make your body resilient and your skin look smoother? Or, ideally, a product that can do both? That multi-faceted product for you could be collagen. Collagen is the most abundant naturally occurring protein in
Anxiety manifests differently for everyone. Whether you’re healing from the past or spending hours worrying about the future, it can sometimes feel impossible to center yourself. Thankfully, when you’re caught in the tight grip of anxiety, grounding techniques can help you shift your focus back to the present. To find the best grounding techniques for
Patrick Schwarzenegger, the son of actor and former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, is very close with his big family. His fiancée, Abby Champion, fits right in. The model often attends family events with her partner, his father Arnold, his mother Maria Shriver, and his oldest sister Katherine Schwarzenegger, who is married to Chris Pratt. Patrick also