Some experts are debating whether you should avoid alcohol before and after you get the COVID-19 vaccine because of how it might impact your immune response. But one doctor we spoke to offered a different reason you might want to skip the drinks around the time of your vaccination: alcohol could increase the likelihood that…
Did you know that having a healthy gut has benefits beyond digestion? It plays an important role in how your body functions, from boosting your immune system to improving heart health to helping with weight loss. To make sure we’re choosing the foods that are best for gut health, we spoke to gastroenterologist and G-Plan‘s…
When we saw Megan Thee Stallion struggling through kettlebell duck walks (ouch!) and she said to her trainer, “Hold up, Tim,” we know it hurt so good. Then she balanced on two BOSU balls doing kettlebell squats and was hating those dumbbell RDLs! Damn, we knew this workout was no joke when she said, “That…
This is Meet My Workout Routine, where we profile weekly workout routines – unvarnished and imperfect – from women across all walks of life. Check out our past profiles here. Kristin McGee Peloton yoga instructor and mom to three sons One week of workouts New York CityJanuary 2021 The Details As a fitness instructor, it’s…
Meditation is one of the most recommended modalities for relieving stress and anxiety. If you imagine someone meditating, I can guess you picture this person alone in a dark, quiet room, sitting criss-cross applesauce with their hands on their knees and calming music in the background. That’s how I always imagined them, anyway. Until I…
I’ve tried to like cooking. I really have. I’ve perused healthy food blogs. I’ve bought fancy cookbooks. I’ve even made several Pinterest boards declaring that I’m going to make these “Healthy Eats,” “Paleo Recipes,” or “Cast-Iron Creations.” What usually ends up happening is I wait until it’s 8 p.m. after a long work day, and…
People are so scared of carbs! I understand that fueling yourself with cookies and bagels won’t make you feel awesome, but eating unprocessed, complex carbs is essential for your body’s normal functioning, and can actually help with weight loss, explained registered dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition. Healthy foods such as…
Sometimes the biggest form of self-care is knowing the right questions to ask yourself. It’s a complicated feat – and one you might not want to start on your own – but eight different therapists took the guesswork out for you. Each day for 21 days, a therapist will pose a question you can contemplate,…
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, more-contagious variants of the virus are beginning to circulate in the US. As people look for ways to better protect themselves and others, double masking has emerged as one strategy. But does wearing two masks actually make a difference in curbing the spread of these variants? And if so,…
Running can absolutely help you lose weight, but if it’s already part of your routine and you’re not seeing results, the frustration sets in fast. What’s going on here? POPSUGAR talked to Heather Milton, MS, exercise physiologist supervisor at NYU Langone Health’s Sports Performance Center, to troubleshoot some common reasons you may not be seeing…
