Gummy supplements are a little controversial. As reported by a former POPSUGAR contributor, they often contain added sugars and oftentimes don’t contain as many nutrients as they claim on the label. I’m fully aware of this, yet I’ll be honest: I love gummies. I know it would probably be more effective and nutritious to ingest

Going to the gym can be tough. It isn’t always easy to find the motivation to get out the door and get moving, but I know that I always feel better when I do. Working on myself for myself — not for anyone else — is something I’m proud of, and you should be, too.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was taken to the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest and being administered CPR on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2. The 24-year-old remains in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center but showed “signs of improvement,” according to a statement tweeted by

Netflix’s latest hit, “Kaleidoscope,” has already made the top 10 list on the platform and generated tons of social media buzz. While many viewers are debating the order in which the episodes should be watched (“Yellow,” “Green,” “Violent,” “Orange,” “Blue,” “Red,” “Pink,” “White” is my favorite!), other fans have noticed a less-talked-about, but equally important,

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. The beginning of a new year is all about fresh starts. It’s a great time to take stock of

Adeola Heyman’s version of a deadlift doesn’t require a barbell: in pole dancing, the term is used to describe hoisting your entire body from a standing position to an inverted one while gripping a pole and only using your upper-body strength. It practically defies the laws of gravity, but that’s standard for Heyman, a 30-year-old

Ayesha Curry might be an author, entrepreneur, mom of three, and half of a true celeb power couple with husband Stephen Curry, but she has thoughts on New Year’s resolutions just like the rest of us. Namely, that they’re not *really* her thing, at least not in the traditional sense. Curry is more of a

YouTube workouts and I, we go wayyy back. Back before I fell in love with the gym and various fitness apps (hi, Centr), I went to YouTube for workouts I could do outside, in my garage, or even in my dorm room in college: mostly bodyweight routines that left me feeling sweaty, satisfied, and filled

There are few more classic winter traditions than deciding at the peak of the season — you know, when the weather is gloomy, the sun seems to set roughly 40 minutes after you wake up, and you barely possess the energy required to microwave a plate of pizza rolls — that the time is exactly

In June 2019, I wrote the word “ASPIRATIONS” in my journal, all caps and underlined. The first item beneath it read “Handstand, because it’s one of those things I’ve just accepted I’ll never do.” Underneath that: “Scuba dive, because I’m afraid and it’s not something I’ve ever pictured myself doing.” Underneath that: “Finish a story,

I used to be big on the five-year plan. Not so long ago, if you’d looked at a list of my hopes and dreams, you would have seen very big, easily measured goals: getting a promotion; winning a journalism award. Then, the pandemic happened. What followed was a two-plus-year period of uncertainty. Unable to make

There they are again. The gross, crusty, five-day-old dishes sit piled up amid the confines of my small, stainless-steel sink. They’re making their presence known, clashing against the gleam of my very clean and crumb-free countertop. The tepid pile of plates, bowls, and cups, all stuck together, look like a gross Jenga tower. It seems

For years, I’ve slept in the same collection of black Soffe shorts and dingy college T-shirts that were likely shot out of a cannon at a basketball game or handed to me at a university-sponsored event. But a few years ago, my friend Shontell gifted me my first pajama set. I hadn’t worn matching sleepwear

I’m always looking for new YouTube workouts (why yes, I do have three separate personal playlists of my faves), so when I saw Bretman Rock’s ab workout video had racked up more than a million views, I knew I had to click. Rock, a digital celebrity originally known for his beauty videos, isn’t a personal

If you’re looking to change it up on leg day, Bulgarian split squats are a great way to add variety to your workout routine. This lunge variation is made seriously challenging by elevating your back leg on a bench, stool, or even TRX strap (if you feel daring), which turns it into a glute and

Considering doing Dry January this year, but worried it will wind up another failed endeavor — just like resolutions past? Well, have a little more faith. This year we are supplying you with the best tips to make Dry January stick (FYI, Damp January is also an option!). Whether you’re cutting back on the late-night

If you’re actively trying to put on muscle, just started strength training, or have seen some recent changes in your body, you may be wondering whether you’re gaining muscle or fat. It can be hard to know for sure, as body composition changes happen slowly over time; however, there are a number of ways to

Ready to celebrate the New Year? Get down with host, choreographer, and content creator Sheela Awe, who will be leading this 30-minute high-energy dance-party workout joined by Lilian Gonzalez and Stephanie Jones. This follow-along dance workout is the perfect way to get your heart rate up while learning some new hip-hop-inspired party moves. Have fun

World-renowned soccer player Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, died of colon cancer on Dec. 29, as confirmed by The New York Times. The legendary athlete has long been called the GOAT of soccer, winning three World Cups with Brazil and undeniably popularizing the sport in the United States. Pelé, the former minister for sport

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. Protein is pretty darn important — so important that every system in the human body depends on it to

The CDC is monitoring an increase in an invasive group of strep throat strains. Part of the group A family that causes strep throat, these more severe strains (sometimes referred to as iGAS) can cause rare, but serious bacterial infections like, necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, as well as scarlet fever and death,

In January 2019, POPSUGAR chatted with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson about resolutions, and his overarching message was simple: Start slow. “Where most people fall off is that they try to do too much right out of the gate,” which typically leads to frustration and giving up, he explained at the time. It’s solid advice, whether

Image Source: Getty / Kimberly White Serena Williams is getting vulnerable about life after retirement. The tennis star shared her intimate reflections on Twitter: “I’m currently allowing myself to be tired. Allowing myself To relax. Allowing myself to just be,” Williams wrote. “It’s harder than I ever imagined. I’ve never allowed myself to do any

People cut out alcohol and participate in Dry January for a number of reasons and with various results. For instance, one of our former editors who gave it a try concluded that she had more energy, ate better, and saved a good amount of money. We spoke to a handful of experts about what cutting

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. Let’s face it; sports bras can be tough to shop for. They need to be functional and supportive, but

Drew Barrymore has been open about her history with substance use in the past; as a teen, she even wrote a memoir about her experience with addiction. But as an adult, she’s been more private about her relationship to drugs and alcohol. In 2021, she said that she was on a “quiet, confident journey” regarding

Dry January has become more and more popular in recent years. Maybe a 31-day commitment simply feels more doable than other New Year’s resolutions, or perhaps Americans have realized that there are a lot of benefits to living alcohol-free for a month. Cutting out booze helps eliminate empty calories, may help you feel more energized,

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. Any runner knows that when you find the right shoes, you’re halfway to a great workout. If you’ve been

Bolivia’s Indigenous women are proof that many things can be true at the same time. You can be traditional and modern, strong and feminine, and a girl who skateboards — all at the same time. Together, nine young Aymara and Quechua women from Cochabamba, Bolivia, are creating public space for themselves not only by adopting

At 2:30 p.m., the winter sun hits the south-facing windows of my fifth-floor apartment. I’m set up in front of my laptop at my kitchen table when the light begins to get in my eyes. It’s about now that I typically get up to lower the blinds. Today, I don’t. Instead, I set up my