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Image Source: Getty Images / Jemal Countess Amy Schumer’s son is home from the hospital after being admitted for RSV. On Nov. 6, the mother and comedian thanked the staff at “Saturday Night Live” for their support while she cared for her son, Gene, who recently battled the respiratory infection. “This was the hardest week

The iconic TCS New York City Marathon returned for the 51st year on Sunday, Nov. 6, with 50,000 runners competing in the 26.2-mile race. In addition to attracting dedicated recreational runners, the competition also regularly draws professional athletes, TV stars, and celebrities from all backgrounds. This year, the marathon featured several familiar faces, including Ashton

Doing core work is satisfying simply because of that burning feeling you get in your ab muscles, but it’s also important for so many reasons. Building a strong core helps with your overall strength and mobility, as well as helps to prevent injury. And that core umbrella includes your obliques, the muscles that wrap around

Noah Cyrus has long been an advocate for mental health, sharing her own experience with anxiety and depression to help others “know that they’re not alone,” as she said in 2019. Now, in a new interview with Rolling Stone, the 22-year-old singer is opening up about her addiction to prescription medication, which she said began

Tatjana Maria is shocking the tennis world at Wimbledon 2022. Ranked No. 103 in the world and having never advanced beyond the third round in 34 previous Grand Slam appearances, the German player is officially moving on to the Wimbledon semifinals — just over a year since giving birth to her second child, Cecilia. “I

There’s been an explosion of environmentally friendly, cost-effective products for menstrual bleeding in recent years. Period underwear and menstrual cups in particular have gone from products few people were familiar with to household names. Each one has its benefits and drawbacks, and everyone who has a period has their own opinions on what’s the most

Intrauterine devices, more commonly known as IUDs, are one of the most effective forms of birth control, according to Planned Parenthood. With many people urgently seeking ways to take control of their reproductive health following the Supreme Court’s stunning reversal of Roe v. Wade, long-acting IUDs may seem like a good option — especially considering

POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew Kelly It wasn’t all that long ago that box jumps, burpees, and treadmill sprints likely dominated the fitness side of your social feed. Nowadays? I’ll bet it skews more toward things like hot girl walks and Pilates. There’s been an undeniable shift in the fitness culture lately, and it’s seeming to

Feeling that something is off with your vagina can be scary, whether you’re experiencing minor irritation or symptoms that can’t be ignored. Between yeast infections and STDs, there are a lot of things that can happen to this very important organ, and therefore a lot of reasons to get treatment if necessary. One measure of

Get ready to work out with trainer Khetanya Henderson, who will be leading this 30-minute dance cardio and sculpt class joined by Alexis Turner and Natalie White. You’ll dance your way through the workout, adding strength moves such as side lunges, squats, and so much more. In the second half of the workout, you’ll feel

The sun is out, temps are rising, and carefree summer vibes abound. Why not channel that energy into your workout routine? This five-day, break-a-sweat workout challenge, courtesy of Class FitSugar, is all about celebrating the season with movement. You’ll join NASM-certified trainer Maricris Lapaix and ACE-certified trainer Cassidy Rhodes for five different at-home-friendly workouts, all

We’ve known this was coming since early May, if not earlier. But it was still gut-wrenching to actually get the news on June 24 that the Supreme Court was officially overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that protected the constitutional right to abortion. According to the most recent Gallup poll, 85 percent of Americans

Disney’s latest innocuous attempt at LGBTQ+ representation once again sparks misplaced outrage. “Big Hero 6” spinoff “Baymax!” arrived on Disney+ on June 29, and an episode in the animated series depicts the titular character, a healthcare robot whose mission it is to help the people of San Fransokyo, in a convenience store shopping for sanitary

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) spoke out against the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade in his media briefing’s opening remarks on June 29. After discussing the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, Monkeypox, and the global food crisis, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus took time to affirm the WHO’s

If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep, you know how desperate you can be for answers — especially if it happens for nights on end. While melatonin seems to be the reigning champ of sleep supplements, it might not be the best choice if you’re waking up in the middle of the night, breastfeeding, or

Gabrielle Union posted a video of a 6:30 a.m. workout on Wednesday with her favorite workout partner and husband, Dwyane Wade, with the caption, “How I stay motivated.” With her classic sense of humor, Union makes exasperated faces at the camera as she teases, “Why do you work out like that, Gab? Oh my god,

First, let’s get one question out the way: Do you really need a proper sports bra? After all, it’s a lot of money to fork out for such a tiny piece of fabric. The short answer: Yes. Even if your go-to everyday bra is padded and underwired to the max (hello, cleavage!), it doesn’t offer

In response to the recent SCOTUS decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case protecting the right to an abortion, “Laguna Beach” alum Lauren Conrad revealed that an abortion once saved her life while she was experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. “The last few days have been hard. I’ve been searching for the right words,

Creating your own gym from scratch is pricey, especially if you’re a treadmill junkie. You’ll often need to buy things month-to-month, adding slowly until you have a dream-worthy squat rack. The only other option, until now? Get a gym membership. But a new business, Striide, is out to solve your empty home gym woes by

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. Everyone has that one perfect pair of leggings — and then the others that stay in the back of

If your bra size is any bigger than an orange, chances are, finding a proper sports bra to support you when running, jumping and trying to keep up with the svelte trainer is a gargantuan task. There just aren’t many options for big-boobed women to choose from. It can be really difficult to find a

Content warning: This post discusses suicide. In his new Hulu documentary, “Life in Pink,” Colson Baker, better known as Machine Gun Kelly, offers an intimate look at some of the most memorable and most traumatic moments of his life, including a suicide attempt following his father’s death. As an adolescent, Kelly was rebellious, creating a

Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Selena Gomez is urging more men to join the chorus of voices condemning the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn abortion rights. “It’s about getting men — men needing to stand up and also speak against this issue,” the actor said in a short, impassioned red carpet interview with Variety

When it comes to activewear (and just about any piece of clothing), comfort is everything to me. Chances are that I won’t wear it unless it fits just right. This is especially true of sports bras and workout leggings, which I often find to be either too tight or too loose. For that reason, I