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As an American woman living in the year 2024, I’m constantly hearing about Ozempic. For the past year, it seems like every week, someone I know says they’ve started the diabetes medication-turned-weight loss super drug — and when I’m not, I’m bombarded with the conversation on social media. Not to mention the ads — I

I didn’t go to Coachella prior to developing a mysterious illness, and now, part of me fears I never will. The relentless Indio sun is daunting even for able-bodied people, but the undiagnosed autoimmune disease rendering me blind in one eye makes the heat especially intolerable. As I read through the festival’s top-tier lineup, all

Angel Reese is a star in every sense of the word. Despite Louisiana State’s loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Final Four of March Madness, Reese ended her collegiate career on a high, walking away with a host of awards and broken records, as well as an entry into the WNBA. On April 15,

It’s never too early to start getting in the Olympic spirit. With the 2024 Summer Olympics quickly approaching, now feels like an appropriate time to look back at record-breaking performances, incredible acts of teamwork, and even headline-making controversies. Unlike Olympic athletes who spend their entire lives training for such moments, we have a slightly different

Courtesy of Bri Mahon and Jennifer LavaCourtesy of Bri Mahon and Jennifer Lava Like all the “hot girls” on TikTok, Bri Mahon thought she had irritable bowel syndrome. Since her early 20s, she had been battling a variety of gut inconsistencies: bloating, constipation, blood in her stool, thinning stool. But it wasn’t until she was

“I’m really sick and tired of people getting cancer that shouldn’t be getting cancer,” an oncology nurse, still dressed in her scrubs, says in a TikTok posted in late-March. “I’m going to give you some tips on how to avoid getting cancer.” In the comments, people add their own recommendations, inquiring about specific vitamins, diets,

What Is the Breaststroke? During the breaststroke, a swimmer glides beneath the surface of the water, with their arms stretched out in front of them, then pulls their arms back as they come up for air. This may sound straightforward, but the breaststroke is far more complicated than what meets the eye. “You have to

In 2016, Les Henderson was diagnosed with thoracic endometriosis after their lung collapsed. In this rare form of endo, endometrial tissue grows in patches on the lungs, leading to symptoms including chest pain, shortness of breath, and cough. To manage their endometriosis, Henderson was prescribed Lupron Depot, a hormone therapy that helps suppress estrogen. The

As states across the country continue to revoke access to reproductive rights, the WNBA is taking a clear stand, announcing a new multi-year partnership with the OTC contraception, Opill. “At the WNBA, we’ve always said that women’s health is society’s health — and so for a long time, many of our players have been engaged

There isn’t much I remember from the day I learned I was having my second missed miscarriage. I was too shocked to cry upon hearing the news, delivered by my doctor during an initial ultrasound, a mere four months after my first miscarriage. I know my husband and I asked questions and went over next

Jojo Siwa is in the midst of a bedazzled rebrand. Over the past few weeks, the internet has reveled in every cringe moment, bouncing from think pieces about Siwa’s Disney-villain-esque aesthetic to critiques of her self-designated title as the mastermind behind “gay pop.” But while the former “Dance Moms” star continues to publicly navigate the

When you describe a deadlift, the exercise sounds almost easy. All you have to do, after all, is pick up a weight from the floor, then put it back down. But as anyone who’s tried one knows, in practice, knowing how to do a deadlift exercise is pretty challenging. It’s hard to perfect your deadlift

From the moody gym lighting to the glass refrigerators stacked with eucalyptus-infused towels, Equinox encompasses all things luxury fitness. Still, a gym with its own spa and steam room comes at a price. Equinox membership prices have fluctuated over the years, but in 2024, the exact number depends on your location, desired access, and level

Ever reached down to grab something off the floor, only to wince in pain or get stuck halfway down? If so, tight hamstrings are one of the possible culprits — and you might benefit from learning how to stretch your hamstrings. There are several causes of tight hamstring, but the number one culprit is, you

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. The Expert Edit features interviews with specialists about the products they swear by in their chosen field. For the latest installment, we spoke to Evelynn Escobar, social activist, professional explorer, and founder of the Hike

TikTok sleep routines have inspired me to do better. I spend the last few minutes of most nights mindlessly scrolling, watching creators walk through their carefully curated sleep rituals, sharing their favorite sleep products, sleep supplements, and mindfulness practices that help them doze off faster and sleep more soundly. The elaborate routines might not be