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Netflix Doc Reveals The Shocking Extent Of Aaron Hernandez’s Drug Use

The Best Workout Leggings, From Someone Who Has Too Many

The Case For Amy Klobuchar

Essential Oils For When You Just Can't Fall Asleep

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Best Workout Songs For 2020: Everyone’s Favorite Hits To Sw...

Sometimes when I’m on a long run, or in the middle of an especially intense HIIT class, my body will reach a stalemate. I’ll have that “over this”

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This Is How Long It Really Takes To Form A Habit (Hint: It’...

A few years ago, I set out on a very specific quest. I wanted to start making my bed every single day. It did not come naturally. It was against my “chao

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How To Motivate Yourself To Work Out

Call me crazy, but I love a good run. The second I get out of the door and hit the pavement, I’m glad I did. I use the time to parse through tough situat

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The Best Plus-Size Sports Bras To Eliminate Chafing, Digging, & B...

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How To Actually Be Happier in 2020

You can choose to eat pizza. You can choose to read your favorite novel. You can choose to text your crush with a Michelle Tanner meme. And all of those ac

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Actually, You Don’t Need That Pelvic Exam At 15

Millions of cisgender girls and young women may have received unnecessary pelvic exams and pap smears, according to estimates in a new study published in J

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20 Products That’ll Make You More Well In 2020

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Gisele Bündchen & Dior Share Self-Care Tips That’ll Help Yo...

If you’re a face mask junkie like me, you know that self-care and skin care go together at least as well as Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady. Dior knows th

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Diet & Nutrition

What Is The Noom Diet & Will It Help You Lose Weight?

So, you want to lose weight. You’re not alone. About 49 percent of U.S. adults do too, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But t

by Molly Longman

Is Your Obsession With Sleep Sabotaging You?

Sleep is important, but obsessing over getting enough can be unhealthy. Here’s what you need to know.

by Molly Longman

We Know How You Can Quit Your Nastiest Habit (& Start A Good One)

Emmy Nicholson vividly remembers the day in May that she threw her JUUL out of her bedroom window in Bushwick, New York. The 25-year-old was on her second

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The Fitness Apps That Will Help You Achieve Your Goals

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Surround Yourself With These Lucky Colors in 2020 For Health and ...

It’s officially the roaring ’20s, ya’ll. And if the 10 years ahead of us are anything like the last decade, we’re going to need som

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Motivational Quotes To Inspire Your Fitness Goals

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Beth March’s Death In Little Women, Explained

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for the new movie Little Women. The new Little Women remake is an emotional rollercoaster. (Fun fact: Rollercoasters ha

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Kayla Itsines Tells Us Exactly What Your 2020 Workout Routine Sho...

There was a point last summer when trainer Kayla Itsines couldn’t do a single push-up. For many other people, that would be no big deal. But for It

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Why You Should Break Up With Your Scale In 2020

Nutritionist Jessica Sepel knows what to blend together for the perfect recipe. Curry powder and sesame seeds? Bring it on. Tamari and chili flakes? Hell y

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11 Hacks To Get Rid Of Bloating

Ah, the holidays — it’s the best of times (family fun, falling snow, cozy sweaters) and the worst of times (frostbite, holiday cookie bloat). Bloated b

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Alcohol & Culture

The Truth About Your “Beer Belly”

As a big advocate for body positivity, the term “beer belly” has always rubbed me the wrong way. To my ears, it carries a negative connotation.

by Molly Longman

Can Stress Make You Gain Weight?

There’s a lot to celebrate this time of year. But there’s also a lot to be stressed about. Is it too soon to give your new love interest a gift? Will y

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The Very Best Songs For Every Kind Of Sex

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Athletic Gifts Your Sporty Friends Will Love

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The Worst Health & Wellness Trends of 2019

At any given moment, I can open up my Amazon cart and basically guarantee that it will contain at least one wellness product that I 100% do not need. Match

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I Ate And Worked Out Like Taylor Swift For A Week

Welcome to Refinery29’s Feel Good Diaries, where we chronicle the physical and mental wellness routines of women today, their costs, and whether or not t

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The Ultimate Lululemon Gift Guide for Workout Clothes & Gear

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Google’s 2019 Year In Search Reveals Top Trending Diet & Wo...

Think about all the things you Googled in 2019. What is perineum sunning? Is CBD legit? How bad is vaping, really? It seems that every other day there’s

by Molly Longman