Fitness

Mammograms can be crucial in detecting breast cancer early on. The examination involves using a low-dose X-ray performed by radiologists to look for changes and abnormalities in breast tissue that may signal cancer. But since breast cancer guidelines are ever-changing, you may be confused about when is the right time to move beyond self-exams and

One of the most positive aspects about TikTok is its ability to bring people together. “This is literally me” is a comment you can find under any number of videos that depict some thought or experience that many people share — but that most of us would never think to talk about. One example: making

You probably already know that protein is an important macronutrient. But did you know there’s protein in every cell in the human body? You need protein in your diet to help repair cells and make new ones, per the National Library of Medicine, which makes it especially important for growth and development in children, teens,

If you’re prone to obsessive thoughts there’s a good chance you’ve spent many an hour ruminating over things that may seem trivial to others. For example, you may worry that you said something wrong or embarrassing during a casual encounter. And that work email you sent to the entire department? Well, even though you proofread

Join fitness and meditation instructor Nikki Nie for a special session that’s just as much a “work in” as a workout, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. This 30-minute barre routine focuses on re-centering your mind and body. You’ll start with a quick warmup to get your body moving, and then jump right into

Christina Applegate has appeared to be the picture of resilience over the past few years after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, embracing the condition by showing off customized walking canes and a manicure that reads “FU MS”. But life hasn’t been easy for the 51-year-old since being diagnosed in 2021. In a recent interview Vanity

With over 225 million views on TikTok, videos with the hashtag #greenpowder have practically infiltrated the app. You know the ones: clips in which creators stir a grass-colored grit into a glass of water with a spoon. It’s all very “Get Out” — except the tea’s been traded for an earthy green mixture and you’re

Peeing is a pretty common occurrence in life. And by now you’re probably used to your pee looking and smelling a certain way. But what about when it smells a little . . . off? It can be easy to panic when you turn around to flush and suddenly are asking yourself, “Why does my

I’ve described my pain to doctors so many times over the course of three decades that the words have lost all meaning. Shooting, stabbing, burning, throbbing . . . What doctor-approved adjective could properly explain what it’s like to smile and carry on a conversation when it feels like the veins in my legs are

Keke Palmer gave birth to her son Leodis Andrelton Jackson (aka Leo) on Saturday, Feb. 25. Not even two months later, she called up celebrity trainer Corey Calliet ready to work. They started training together virtually at the beginning of April and immediately hit it off. Now, Palmer is going into the gym to train

The night before my first Solidcore class, I made the bold decision to reunite with a college friend over drinks. While sipping wine, I confessed I should probably take it more slowly; my class was imminent, scheduled for 6 a.m. at its Nolita studio in lower Manhattan. “Marisa, do you know how hard that class

Khloé Kardashian just dropped her current ab workout routine, and it’s not for the faint of heart. In a May 4 Instagram post, Kardashian goes into detail about the exercises she does to build strength. Warming up in hot-pink Fabletics leggings and a matching Nike sports bra, she tells the camera, “Bracing myself because Don

Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance was a visual phenomenon that has left fans of football and the singer’s multi-platinum catalogue reeling ever since. On April 14, the varsity dance team at Los Osos High School in Southern California took Rihanna’s “Work” to heart, re-creating her halftime routine for their Spring Dance Show, down to the

It’s understandable if you have never used a vaginal dilator before or don’t know about the benefits of using one; they largely fly under the radar. These tube-like tools, which come in varying sizes, are meant to be inserted into the vagina to help treat several different vaginal health conditions, one of the more common

Image Source: Getty / Theo Wargo Priyanka Chopra is getting real about the aftermath of her botched nose surgery. Though the actor and new mom had previously opened up about the experience in her 2021 memoir, “Unfinished,” she recently shared more about how it severely impacted her mental health in a May 2 interview on

Emma Lovewell is best known for her work as a Peloton instructor whose mantra, “Live, learn, love well,” is a mainstay of her classes. Now, she has just released a memoir — “Live Learn Love Well: Lessons from a Life of Progress not Perfection” — that reveals how she came to that ethos. In this

Maria Menounos is opening up about her experience with pancreatic cancer, saying that she still hasn’t “come to grips with it all.” The 44-year-old shared information about her experience on Instagram, pointing out that “so very few even survive pancreatic cancer.” In an interview with People, Menounos said she was first diagnosed with type 1

Take a walk through your local Whole Foods — or any supermarket, for that matter — and you’re sure to find at least a shelf (if not two or three) stocked with bottles or boxes of coconut water. Clearly, the murky-colored liquid is no longer a new kid on the beverage block. But with so

It’s May 2022 and I’m hiding from my therapist. I haven’t had a session in over a month, which feels like eternity after meeting every week for three years. “I’m not feeling too well,” I type into another email draft. “Can we reschedule?” I listen to the whoosh of my email and close my laptop

If you’ve ever checked out mentally from the world around you — particularly in a stressful situation — you could have been dissociating. Dissociation occurs when your mind disconnects from your reality, creating the sensation of your consciousness leaving your body. “It’s like taking yourself out of a certain situation and then not being in

COVID-19 may no longer be a national emergency, but that doesn’t mean the virus is any less contagious, serious, or easily transmissible. New variants are still a major cause for concern, and the latest strain, known as Arcturus, is presenting with a new symptom: pink eye. “The XBB.1.16 subvariant of Omicron, also labeled Arcturus, is

Diet culture is once again a topic of conversation at the Met Gala. While hosting Vogue’s red carpet live stream at the Met Museum on May 1, Chloe Fineman interviewed Emily Blunt, asking, “How are you feeling? Are you one stomach flu away from your goal weight?” Fineman’s comment was in reference to “The Devil

Since her debut album dropped in 2017, Dua Lipa’s mastered more than just jaw-dropping performances on stage. From becoming an honorary ambassador to her home country, Kosovo, to serving as cochair at this year’s Met Gala, the “New Rules” singer has rocketed into the stratosphere of superstardom, and she’s just getting started. As her fame

It’s well-documented that individuals in the LGBTQ+ community are at greater risk of experiencing mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. For LGBTQ+ youth, this can be dire: research suggests that lesbian, gay, and bisexual young people are twice as likely to report feelings of sadness or hopelessness as their straight peers. So, it goes