Cupping is an ancient healing practice found in Chinese, Egyptian and Middle Eastern cultures (1). However, its use has been steadily increasing throughout the fitness community as a recovery tool. Cupping therapy is a treatment where an individual applies pressurized cups to the skin through heat or suction to try to increase peripheral blood flow,
TikTok is one of my favorite places to find style inspiration — and the app’s algorithm definitely knows that. Every day, the platform feeds me shopping haul videos, and often, they’re of shoppers raving about their Old Navy finds. A style I’ve seen from not one but several content creators is the Old Navy Extra
Friends don’t let friends talk badly about themselves — a fact Sheryl Lee Ralph reminded Lisa Ann Walter while filming “Abbott Elementary.” At the NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 25, Walter recalled how her costar doled out advice that helped her develop a more positive attitude towards her body. “Sheryl was the one who said
Comedian Chelsea Handler just turned 48, and she celebrated by downhill skiing in a bandeau bikini, emblazoned with the US and Canadian flags — something that’s become a birthday tradition of hers in recent years. To the sound of Eminem‘s “Without Me,” Handler hikes up to a peak in her ski boots, skis slung over
Miley Cyrus‘s sound has changed a lot over the years, as have her style, hair, and love interests. There were her pop-meets-occasional-hints-of-hidden-angst days during “Hannah Montana” (anyone else dance wildly around their bedroom to “7 Things” and “Fly on the Wall”?!). Then came the punk pixie-cut, “Wrecking Ball,” twerking-with-her-tongue-out “Bangerz” era, followed by experimental albums
Now more than ever, companies and brands are being held accountable for their diversity and inclusion efforts — and the same rings true for the fashion industry. Proper representation offers more opportunities for marginalized groups and the possibility for talent to be seen, especially in a visual medium like apparel. However, the fashion industry, like
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. No matter how impressive our workout wardrobe may be, we’ve always got room for more leggings. There have been
Introduction to Prostate Health Prostate health is an important subject for men of all ages. This can affect many aspects of men’s health, including their urinary health, sexual health, and general well-being. Prostate health is something that should not be taken lightly, as there are several health complications associated with the prostate that can be
Ready to jump aboard the Pilates workout train? There’s a reason this exercise method is a favorite among celebrities and trainers alike: it’s generally low-impact and beginner-friendly, but offers tons of benefits. Try it with this full-body Pilates workout created by instructor Isa Welly. This routine will wake up muscles all over your body and
Introduction Overtraining is a condition that can result from intensely exercising too frequently or for periods that are too long. If a person is not giving their body adequate rest and recovery time between workouts, it can lead to fatigue, muscle breakdown, decrease in motivation, and even injury. It is important to be aware of
The term hospice care has been trending on Google and social media since it was recently announced that former president Jimmy Carter would be transitioning into it. Carter, 98, recently had several hospital stays and has been public about certain health conditions like melanoma (a skin cancer that spread to his brain and liver), per
Image Source: Getty / Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic Paris Hilton has found her voice as an activist following last year’s Supreme Court decision to repeal Roe v. Wade, restricting women’s access to safe abortions. Since the historic ruling, the new mom has leveraged her platform as a businesswoman and media personality to advocate for
Ayesha Curry has come a long way with her fitness journey, and now, she’s sharing her learnings. In a recent interview on “The Rachael Ray Show,” the television personality admitted that her progress was initially held back by unrealistic expectations and a sense of competition with her husband, basketball star Stephen Curry. “I feel like
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most commonly transmitted STI in the US, with about 43 million new infections in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But while many people have at least heard of HPV, there’s a little confusion about how, exactly, it’s spread. There are actually different types of
Is doing a full split on your yoga bucket list? As a certified yoga teacher for over 20 years, these are the nine poses I teach my students who want to learn how to do the splits. These yoga poses focus on opening tight hips and hamstrings. If you practice these poses several times a
Image Source: Pexels / Elina Fairytale If there’s one exercise that always makes me shiver in my gym shoes when I see it in a workout, it’s burpees. Love them or hate them, burpees are included in many high-intensity and strength workouts. This exercise combines a jump, a squat, a plank, and a push-up to
Pussycat Dolls lead and “The Masked Singer” judge Nicole Scherzinger is no stranger to a tough workout. She’s been posting snippets of her fitness routine on her social media accounts for years. On Feb. 20, Scherzinger posted a video of her latest workout to Instagram, full of complex moves that are totally worth stealing for
Actor and Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross loves to sweat it out — “I love sweating; it’s one of the ways that I process everything that goes on during the week and move it through my body,” Ross told POPSUGAR in 2017 — and since suffering a knee injury in 2012, she’s been a
Image Source: Image Source: Matt Giesting, Alexis Jones, Photo design: Aly Lim I am not a hiker. In fact, I’m barely a walker. I was born with mild cerebral palsy, which, for me, means I struggle with balance, often experience muscle stiffness, and sometimes have difficulty putting one foot in front of the other. Plus,
Going out to the bar can easily escalate from two drinks after work to a 1,000-calorie night. And if you’re hoping to cut down on your sugar intake, choosing the right cocktail is essential. “A healthier cocktail is going to be lower in added sugars, will be caffeine-free (looking at you, Espresso Martini), may include