Virtual therapy has grown more and more popular in recent years, even before the COVID-19 pandemic made going to a physical office feel unsafe. Therapy apps like Talkspace and BetterHelp have made it possible to get counseling from the comfort of your own home, on your schedule, whether you communicate with your therapist through text-based

The Biden administration hopes to send the People’s Republic of China (PRC) a firm message with its decision to not send government officials to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Following recent indications from the president, Jen Psaki confirmed in a Dec. 6 press conference that the United States would forgo its usual diplomatic presence

Improving your strength and building muscle can be challenging, especially if you don’t have access to equipment. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible! You can use your body as a weight for a no-equipment workout. Bodyweight exercises can be done anywhere — especially at home — since you don’t have to worry about lugging around

We’re big fans of home workout plans over here, especially when they’re made up of bodyweight, no-equipment workouts. That’s no knock against gyms and studios — we love an intense in-person class as much as the next person — but when you can’t (or just don’t want to) open the front door to get your

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. Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced weightlifter, dumbbells are a proven way to tone muscles and build

Are you ready to dance your way through your workout? Join DanceBody founder Katia Pryce for a dance cardio session! In just 25 minutes, Katia will lead you through a fun and effective workout that will have you learning some dance moves along the way. For an added challenge, use a light set of weighted

A home workout with dumbbells is exactly what you need to try if you’ve decided to lift outside of the gym. No matter what your favorite style of training is, we highly recommend adding in strength training — dumbbell exercises or moves with other weights like kettlebells or a medicine ball — as a supplementary

Editor’s Note: Anyone with a cervix can get a pap smear, but for this article, we included sources who generally referred to these people as women. A pap smear isn’t really a doctor’s appointment to some look forward to, but it’s an important routine part of monitoring cervical health. According to the CDC, those with

If you want to burn major calories but you don’t have hours to spend in the gym each week, you may want to try Tabata. In this form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), you go as hard as you can for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, and repeat for eight more rounds until

If you need a simple bodyweight exercise that gets your heart rate up and also tones your entire body, meet the mountain climber! It’s a classic exercise you’ve probably done before, and we love it because it will strengthen your core as you simultaneously work on your cardio and muscular endurance. This move is a

On April 12, FDA Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock, MD, said the agency would temporarily stop enforcing the requirement under Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) guidelines that mifepristone, the first drug in a two-drug regimen taken for medication abortion, be dispensed by a doctor. For the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic people can receive it

Squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do to strengthen your lower body. It’s important that you know how to do squats with proper form to prevent injury and maximize effectiveness. Here is everything you need to know about what muscles squats work, the benefits of squats (it’s not just about your

If you’ve been a fan of Juice and Toya’s workout videos, you’ll feel even more emotional watching this sweet proposal — it’s the perfect warmup to this workout! In the video, LaToya Johnson is doing a standard intro to the 15-Minute Cardio HIIT Dance Workout she’s about to lead with Julius White (they’re both NASM-certified

Weight loss is a huge reason people are drawn to trying intermittent fasting (IF), because it’s sustainable and still allows you to eat your favorite foods. There are other benefits besides losing body fat, such as less inflammation, disease prevention, and many rave about improved digestion and reduced bloating. Clearer skin is another benefit, as

It seems like the Tokyo Olympics just ended, and now the world is gearing up for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, where the world’s top athletes will once again compete in a wide variety of exhilarating — and at times, dangerous — winter sports. One of the most popular events is luge, in which

Want a strong, toned core? Pilates is a great way to start. This low-impact workout combines flexibility, strength, and endurance in exercises that can be done either on a mat or using a reformer in class (or at home, with a bit more of a price tag). No matter what kind of Pilates ab workout

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. If you take pride in what you wear while you exercise, you know that covering up your stylish sports

Warm, stringy, cheesy, crispy, chewy pizza is a comfort food that most people can’t live without. When cravings strike, hit up your favorite pizza joint for a couple of slices! Do you love plain cheese pizza, pepperoni, thin crust, Sicilian, your pie loaded with veggies, vegan cheese, or maybe you can’t choose just one?! Whatever

I did intermittent fasting (IF) for a little over a year, and one question I often had was whether it was OK not to eat after a workout. Would I sabotage my goals of building muscle and losing weight if I skipped my post-workout snack? I usually worked out in the morning, as early as