Julia Ries Wexler is a writer for SELF, National Geographic, The Cut, Condé Nast Traveler, Outside Magazine, among other national media outlets. You can check out some of her work (and contact her) at ...

Pilates isn’t new—in fact, it’s nearly 100 years old!—but lately, more and more folks are turning to this form of low-impact exercise. Case in point: Pilates nabbed the title as the most popular ...

When you think about getting enough of the minerals your body needs, your mind probably heads right to electrolytes like potassium, calcium, or magnesium. But there’s one you might be overlooking: ...

Unlike rotten fruits or that suspicious-smelling milk in your fridge, it can be hard to tell when skin care products are past their prime. And with SPF in particular, you definitely don’t want to risk ...

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Remember back in the ’90s when neighborhood moms would power walk around the streets with weights strapped on their wrists? Well, this retro fitness fad is back, and maybe even trendier this time ...

If you equate step aerobics with leg warmers and spandex, well, you’re not wrong—but you’re stuck in the 1980s version of it. As TikTok videos that have amassed millions of views show, the retro ...

The best IT band stretches and strengthening exercises can help you get back to running pain-free.

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There’s nothing like a where-did-this-come-from type of skin rash to throw you for a loop. No idea what’s causing those raised, itchy bumps and splotches? That’s not entirely surprising. Skin rashes, ...

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