Fitness

Lately, you may have noticed beef biltong popping up on more store shelves. The dried meat treat has long been a staple in South Africa, and it’s become a beloved option in the US, too. Meat-based bites in general have become more popular in recent years, and biltong in particular appeals to anyone who’s looking

Ten minutes are all that dancer and fitness instructor Luis Cervantes needs to get your heart rate up and your booty burning. This high-energy dance workout incorporates salsa moves and lower-body exercises for a glute-focused workout that still feels fun. The short and spicy movements stay low to the ground, activating the quads with leg

Ah, another day, another viral TikTok challenge. This time, creators on the app are championing a novel approach to weight loss: the 30-30-30 challenge, which involves eating 30g of protein within 30 minutes of waking up, followed by 30 minutes of exercise. As with anything, there are merits and sticky points when it comes to

Owala Water Bottle ($28) On TikTok, the Owala Water Bottle vies with the Stanley tumbler for the position of most beloved water bottle. These bottles are BPA, lead, and phthalate-free and touted as being “leak free.” The FreeSip comes in a variety of sizes and colors, with a built–in straw and spout, allowing users to

At 22 years old, Faith Barber struggled with body image like any other young adult. Looking back on it now, however, Barber says she always felt like her self doubts were solvable with a little willpower and intention. Her sudden breast cancer diagnosis was an ugly and unexpected disruption to this line of thinking. New

When it’s that time of the month, your period makes itself known. Between cramps, cravings, mood swings, and hormonal acne, there’s a whole slew of symptoms to accompany your menstrual cycle. But you may also experience abnormal bathroom habits, commonly known as “period poops.” Period poops are the change in your bowel habits during your

This week, as other people were placing last-minute bets and looking up guacamole recipes in preparation for the Super Bowl, I was brushing up on my knowledge of the international date line — along with every other Swiftie and the Embassy of Japan. Everyone wanted to know if Taylor Swift could make it from her

“Here’s what it’s like to enter a house that’s controlled by an extreme germaphobe mom,” user zavhbruh’s TikTok begins. Throughout the video, which has racked up over 44 million views and five million likes in less than a month, Zav shines a bright light on Contamination OCD, a specific subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder. He talks

Back pain? Join the club. Per the KZN Department of Health, some 30 to 40% of South Africans are affected by back pain at some point in their life. Back stretches help, so heed these tips from yogis for the best back stretches to ease out niggles and get that aah-inducing feeling that relieves it

I’ll be honest, most Super Bowl parties have me anxiously hunched over my phone googling “what are the rules of football?” within the first 10 minutes. Having spent 24 years of my life blissfully unaware of vocab like “fumble” and “downs,” the Super Bowl is a three hour blur made bearable by good snacks and

Carnivores, omnivores, and flexitarians, this one is for you. From sinking your teeth into a juicy steak or savoring the perfectly roasted chicken drumstick, eating meat is a common part of many diets. And among the many nutrients meats can provide, protein seems to get the most attention. “Protein is needed for several reasons,” says

If you’re trying to lose weight, chances are you’ve thought about weight loss pills. They’re tantalisingly simple and easy to use: just pop a powerful supp and watch as the fat melts away, right? If only. Weight loss pills work if the fundamental principle of weight loss is in place: a caloric deficit. “A calorie deficit

There are so many aspects of health that disproportionately affect the Black community, and yet less than six percent of US doctors are Black — a deficit that only further harms public health. Many of the Black folks who work in healthcare have dedicated their careers to combatting inequities. That’s why, this Black History Month,

TikTok has a bad habit of self-diagnosis, and the recent “manic cleaning” trend is the proof. The label — which has already inspired videos with more than eight million views — shows people using their random bursts of energy to help tidy up at unprecedented speeds (or maybe it’s just the sped up camera footage).

Hitha Palepu is many things. She’s an entrepreneur and CEO, an author, a content creator, a mother. And she’s a Philadelphia Eagles fan — a major Eagles fan. Palepu says she was first “swept up in the Philadelphia sports mayhem” after her family moved from Ohio to Pennsylvania when she was 6 years old. Her

If you’re testing out an activewear brand for the first time, you might as well fly to LA and see how it fares against professional choreography. At least, such was my thinking for Fabletics’s 10-year anniversary celebration, featuring a dance class taught by professional dancer and choreographer for Lana del Rey, Alexandria Kaye. The dreamland-inspired

There’s nothing more satisfying than finding that ahhh-inducing stretch when you have a tight and achy back — and nothing more maddening than not being able to hit that spot. But doing the best lower back stretches for yourself is important – especially when we sit at a desk all day, or even if we’re on our feet.

As much as we love the pre-show red carpet, the Grammy Awards photos that always tug at our heartstrings come after the winners have been announced, when the artists are posing with their Grammy trophies. Still, seeing celebrities like Phoebe Bridgers and Victoria Monét — who won four and three Grammys last night, respectively —

If your leg day is feeling a little bit stale, shake things up with this fiery lower-body workout. All you need is a pair of dumbbells and a resistance band to help you get warmed up (but it’s still effective if all you have is your own bodyweight). Fitness instructor Jayen Wells leads you through

There are so many aspects of health that disproportionately affect the Black community, and yet less than six percent of US doctors are Black — a deficit that only further harms public health. Many of the Black folks who work in healthcare have dedicated their careers to combat inequities. That’s why, this Black History Month,