Fitness

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Image Source: GettyYou may have heard of postpartum depression, but it’s time to get to know another, related condition: perinatal depression. More general and encompassing a larger time period, perinatal depression refers to depression that occurs before and/or after pregnancy. (Postpartum depression, by contrast, only occurs after pregnancy.) The condition is now in the spotlight

Truly caring for or about someone can be exhausting — hence the term compassion fatigue. The phrase was first coined in 1992 by a nurse, Carla Joinson, to describe the physical, emotional, and psychological experience of professional healthcare workers, per the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing. Headaches, mood swings, irritability, dread of going to

Are you looking for a short and sweet core workout to add on to your regular routine? You’re in the right place! Join fitness trainer Maricris Lapaix for this 15-minute weighted core workout that includes a brief warmup, planks with dumbbell passes, Russian twists, and crossbody crunches — just to name a few. You’ll finish

If you’re struggling to complete a workout after having COVID-19, you’re not alone. Millions of people are dealing with the effects of long COVID and studies suggest that over 89 percent are experiencing something called post-exertional malaise — a worsening of symptoms after exercise. You may have heard of this anecdotally: collegiate athletes unable to

Plenty of people would probably love to buy organic produce, which is grown without exposure to pesticides. But that’s not always possible — organic produce is often much more expensive than conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, and it’s not always as accessible. That’s why we’re interested in the Environmental Working Group’s annual “Dirty Dozen” list.

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. You’ve likely seen On Running shoes at the gym; they’re noticeable by their unique sole. They’re popping up everywhere,

Figuring out what’s making you sick these days can be really tough. One cough can lead to a multi-hour Google search to determine whether it’s the flu, COVID, or the common cold. It doesn’t help that this trio of illnesses has similar symptoms. “Coronavirus and flu symptoms have significant overlap,” Sandra Kesh, MD, deputy medical

Image Source: tonal.com Thanks to virtual workout classes and advances in at-home equipment, working out from the comfort of your home has never been easier — or more versatile. If you’re looking to maximize your (small) living space or cut down on bulky, loose equipment, now might be a perfect time to invest in a

With new COVID variants emerging like omicron BA.2, over the next few weeks we should expect to see an increase in positive COVID cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, top medical adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden told David Westin of “Bloomberg TV.” He cited the recent surge in COVID cases in the UK as an example

Whether you waited patiently for it to ripen on the counter or employed one of the many known avocado-ripening hacks, there’s nothing like the satisfaction of slicing open a perfectly ripe avocado. To save half an avocado, I’ve used tricks like brushing it with oil or freezing peeled chunks for smoothies. But recently, I’ve seen

It’s no secret that the highly curated world inside Instagram weighs on people mentally and emotionally. Facebook research released in September 2021 found that 32 percent of teen girls said that when they felt bad about their bodies, Instagram made them feel worse, according to CNBC.) Still, while most of us are familiar with the

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. When we think of sneakers that both look good and perform well, APL comes to the top of the

Pregnancy is a fantastic time to prepare for the physical demands of labor and motherhood, and if you’re expecting, you may be wondering what kinds of exercise to focus on and what’s actually safe. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio per week, but it’s important to remember

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. You may not realize it, but what you wear to your workouts could impact the quality of your training

Serena Williams and her daughter, Olympia, are an inseparable duo. The 4-year-old is already on her way to mastering her mother’s iconic tennis arm, and their matching style moments (in designer outfits, no less) always brighten our Instagram feeds. In a personal essay published in Elle on April 5, however, Williams detailed the painful, life-threatening

A high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout mixes shorts bursts of activity with even shorter rest periods. While it may feel uncomfortable to push your body to go faster and harder for that short time period, the rewards are worth it: HIIT workouts save time, improve cardiovascular health, and benefit mental health. A 2015 study showed

Getting to the gym at 5 a.m. might be #goals, but getting enough sleep is just as important for a healthy lifestyle. That’s where sleep-tracking apps can come in handy, especially if you already have an Apple Watch. In addition to tracking your steps, heart rate, and calories burned, your Apple Watch can also calculate

Image Source: Getty You may have heard news about another quick-spreading disease making its rounds in the United States, but there’s no need to panic. The bird flu or avian influenza outbreak has reportedly touched down in 24 states, per the USDA. A total of over 22 million birds have been infected, including both commercial

With warmer weather blowing in (finally!) comes blooming flowers and pollen, grasses, and trees. We love these signs of spring, but unfortunately, many people are left dealing with spring allergies. Get out the tissues for all the sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. But wait — with COVD cases still popping up, how can you