The 16 Best Butt Exercises For Women To Grow Your Glutes, According To Trainers
The article outlines the 16 most effective glute‑building exercises, curated by trainers Leigh Taylor Weissman and Kehinde Anjorin. It provides a 15‑minute circuit format using resistance bands and optional dumbbells, recommending three‑to‑four moves per session with 3 sets of 8‑12 reps. The piece emphasizes hip thrusts, Romanian deadlifts, and squats as the three core lifts for maximal glute development, while also detailing unilateral and bodyweight variations. Nutrition tips and progressive overload principles round out the guide for women seeking stronger, more functional buttocks.
Vintage-Inspired ‘90s Activewear Is Everywhere Right Now—Shop the Best Affordable Finds
Vintage‑inspired 1990s activewear is back, shifting gym wardrobes from sleek matching sets to bold, color‑blocked pieces. The trend rides a wider nostalgia wave that includes Y2K and 80s fashion, offering consumers personality‑driven workout clothes. The article curates affordable options—capsule items...
What Kellie Gerardi’s Health Scare Reveals About Postpartum Hemorrhage—And Why Self Advocacy Matters.
Research astronaut Kellie Gerardi disclosed a postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) that caused her to lose over a liter of blood after her second birth, highlighting the condition’s severity. PPH affects 3‑5% of deliveries and is the leading cause of maternal death...
Walking and Strength Training Are Must-Do Workouts for Longevity. Here’s How to Build Your Routine.
The piece underscores that walking and strength training are complementary pillars for longevity. Walking delivers low‑impact cardiovascular, brain and bone benefits, while strength training excels at preserving muscle mass, bone density and metabolic health. Experts from Strong with Sarah, ACSM‑EP...
Mortal Kombat II Actor Tati Gabrielle Learned Even Ninjas Need a Break
Actor Tati Gabrielle, a black‑belt karateka, tackled the physically demanding role of ninja Jade in the newly released Mortal Kombat II film. She spent weeks mastering a six‑foot bo staff, a weapon that taxed her shoulders and required precise, weighted movements....
Why Wellness Went Carnivore—And What It Says About Us
The wellness community that once championed plant‑based eating is rapidly embracing animal‑rich diets, as influencers like Lauryn Bosstick showcase daily menus of bone broth, raw milk, and steak. This reversal coincides with a broader consumer swing: U.S. red meat consumption...
I’m A Sex Therapist Who ‘Lost’ Her Orgasm. Here’s How I Found It Again and What I Want Other Women...
Sex therapist Laurie Mintz discovered that a newly prescribed SSRI halted her ability to climax, despite normal arousal. After recognizing the medication’s side effect, she turned to a compounded sildenafil cream—marketed as Scream Cream—to restore clitoral blood flow and regain...
I’m an ICU Doctor Who Treated a Critically Ill Hantavirus Patient. Here’s What Everyone Should Know.
A 14‑year‑old patient in Ohio was diagnosed with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome after a week of severe respiratory failure, requiring mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The disease carries a 35‑47% mortality rate and lacks a specific antiviral, making supportive...
I Barely Survived Hantavirus. This Is What It's Really Like.
Carina Hsieh’s feature recounts 18‑year‑old Evie H.’s battle with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare rodent‑borne disease with a 35‑47% fatality rate. After a headache escalated to respiratory failure, she was rushed to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where doctors performed CPR, placed...
The Best Athleisure Brands for Women of 2026, Per Fashion Editors
Women’s Health’s 2026 athleisure guide ranks the top brands for women, naming Vuori as the best overall and Crz Yoga as the best budget option. The list also highlights lululemon as the most popular label, FP Movement for trend‑setting designs,...
Your Full-Service Guide to Making Treadmill Workouts Efficient, Effective, and Enjoyable
The article offers a comprehensive guide to making treadmill workouts efficient, effective, and enjoyable, featuring insights from certified run coaches and personal trainers. It outlines the benefits of treadmill training—precision, consistency, cardiovascular health, and injury‑rehab potential—while recommending top treadmill models...
Can Your Heating Pad Be Hurting Your Skin?
Heating pads are a popular, low‑cost method for relieving muscle pain, but dermatologists warn that prolonged exposure to low‑level heat can cause erythema ab igne, also known as toasted skin syndrome. The condition appears when skin is repeatedly heated to...
Torch Your Upper Body with This 4-Exercise Workout on Your Next Back and Biceps Day
Women’s Health outlines a four‑exercise back‑and‑biceps routine designed to be completed in about 20 minutes. The plan starts with pull‑ups, moves through alternating bent‑over rows and reverse flies, and finishes with biceps curls, each with specific set‑rep schemes. It emphasizes...
For Lana Condor, Self Care Includes Nintendo and Love Island
Lana Condor reveals how she recovers from physically demanding roles, using hot yoga, on‑set therapists, and a low‑key reset day featuring matcha, walks, journaling, light yoga, Nintendo and Love Island. She credits hot yoga for separating war‑film stress and on‑set...
Coffee (Even Decaf) Might Be Helping Your Brain More Than You Think
A small Nature Communications study compared 31 regular coffee drinkers with 31 non‑drinkers and found distinct gut‑microbiome profiles linked to mood, stress and cognition. After a two‑week coffee break, participants resumed either caffeinated or decaf coffee for three weeks, and...
Here’s Exactly How to Lose Weight Sustainably and Naturally, According to Experts
Health experts outline 13 evidence‑based tips for sustainable weight loss, emphasizing gradual movement, balanced nutrition, and mindset. They recommend losing 1–2 pounds per week, starting with a single weekly workout, and progressively adding activity. Registered dietitians and personal trainers are...
Want to Feel Fuller Longer? Start With These 6 Protein Powders
The article reviews six top‑rated protein powders that can help consumers feel fuller longer and support weight‑loss goals. It highlights Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard whey as the overall winner, alongside standout options for whey, casein‑whey blends, plant‑based, snack‑shake, and collagen...
Here’s What It Actually Means to Be Overstimulated—And How to Fight It, According to Experts
Experts clarify overstimulation—a sensory overload that triggers hyperarousal, fatigue, and anxiety—by describing how the brain’s thalamic filter falters under excessive input. Neuroscientist Lila Landowski, neuropsychologist Heidi Bender, and psychiatrist Sasha Hamdani note that neurodivergent individuals and highly sensitive people experience...
Raw Milk Is In the News Again—Here’s What You Need to Know
Raw milk is re‑emerging as a political flashpoint, with more than 40 bills introduced in 18 states to ease sales restrictions. The push is championed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who accuses the FDA of suppressing the product....
Can You Support Bone Density Through Diet?
Dietitians Skylar Weir and Christina Manian stress that bone density hinges on consistent, adequate nutrition as much as strength training. They warn that chronic under‑fueling can divert essential minerals from bone, increasing fracture risk, especially in conditions like anorexia. Key...
Are Some Processed Foods Worse Than Others? Dietitians Explain How to Tell the Difference
The article clarifies that not all processed foods are unhealthy, distinguishing minimally and moderately processed items from ultra‑processed products. Dietitians advise checking ingredient length, added sugar (≤5% DV), sodium (<140 mg per serving), and the presence of protein, fiber, and key...
What’s New World Vs. Old World Hantavirus? What Experts Want You to Know About the Virus Suspected of Killing 3...
Three passengers on the MV Hondius died and a fourth fell ill, prompting a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has left the ship stranded off Cape Verde. Only one case has been laboratory‑confirmed, a British passenger now in intensive care, while two crew...
Swin Cash: ‘Basketball Was Never Just a Game for Me. It Became My Path to Bigger Change.’
Swin Cash says basketball is more than a game; she leverages her experience as a WNBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, NBA executive, and analyst to launch She’s Got Time, a platform connecting women across the sports industry. She cites research...
Justine Siegal Was Told Girls Don’t Belong in Baseball. She Built a League to Prove Them Wrong.
Justine Siegal, a former high‑school baseball player, became the first woman to coach men’s professional baseball and to throw batting practice for an MLB team. Leveraging a PhD in sports psychology, she founded the nonprofit Baseball for All in 2010...
Constance Schwartz-Morini Built a Powerhouse Sports Career on Losses, Lessons, and Leverage
Constance Schwartz‑Morini turned a high‑school negotiation—trading a frog dissection for a spot on the bowling team—into a lifelong talent‑management career. After a decade in the NFL’s entertainment‑marketing division and a stint guiding Snoop Dogg’s brand, she co‑founded SMAC Entertainment with Michael Strahan...
The Best Supplements for Women, Tested and Reviewed by a Dietitian
Sydney Lappe, RDN, reviews a curated list of women‑focused supplements, from Ritual’s vegan multivitamin to Thorne’s vitamin D3, magnesium, iron, and performance products. The guide highlights evidence‑based nutrients, third‑party certifications, and formulation nuances such as calcium omission, vegan omega‑3 sources,...
A Drop In This Sense Could Be a Sign of Decline
A new analysis of 5,474 adults aged 65 and older links a poor sense of smell to slower gait speed, weaker grip strength, and faster physical decline over roughly seven years. The study, published in JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery,...
‘At 54, I Tried the Build & Burn Strength Training Kettlebell Program—Here’s My Honest Review’
Women’s Health’s Build & Burn kettlebell program offers a four‑week, four‑day‑a‑week regimen that blends strength, power and cardio conditioning. The author, a 54‑year‑old novice, started with 10‑15 lb kettlebells and progressed to 20‑25 lb, noting gains in core stability, balance and overall confidence. Workouts...
The 8 Best Pregnancy-Safe Sunscreens of 2026, According to Experts
Women’s Health editor Nicole Saunders ranks the eight best pregnancy‑safe sunscreens for 2026, all formulated with mineral zinc‑oxide filters and SPF ratings between 30 and 50+. The guide evaluates each product’s texture, scent, and added skin‑care actives such as antioxidants,...
The Workout That’s Helping Hayden Panettiere Come Back From Injury
Actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, is chronicling her recovery from a mysterious lower‑body injury in a new memoir. She attributes her regained mobility and strength to a barre‑focused routine designed with trainer Marnie Alton. The program blends deep pliés, heel raises,...
The Best Summer Shorts for Women, Tested By a Style Writer
Style writer Shannen Zitz tested a dozen women’s summer shorts and crowned the Abercrombie Mid‑Rise Tailored Short as the overall winner. The top pick stands out for its elastic waistband, 3‑inch inseam, recycled‑polyester blend and inclusive sizing from 23 to...
Skipping Sunscreen Can Affect Your Social Life. Here’s How.
An American Academy of Dermatology survey of 1,132 adults found that while 57% use sunscreen, a third suffered sunburns in the past year. Knowledge gaps persist, with nearly half scoring low on a sun‑safety quiz and 21% unaware of sunscreen’s...
Here’s Exactly What to Do If You Had a Bad Night of Sleep, According to Sleep Doctors
Sleep doctors Rachel Salas (Johns Hopkins) and Rebecca Robbins (Harvard) outline how to bounce back after a single night of poor sleep. They stress that occasional sleep loss is normal, but recovery can be accelerated with targeted habits such as...
‘I Refuse to Become Fragile’: Meet the Women Over 50 Entering Bodybuilding Competitions—And Winning
Women over 50 are increasingly entering competitive bodybuilding, with organizations like the OCB reporting record participation. Pioneers such as 82‑year‑old Iris Davis, physician‑competitor Marianne Dait, and others have secured national titles and even Guinness World Records, proving that muscular development...
Why Taylor Beebe Wants More Women To Take Up Space in the Gym (And in Life)
Taylor Beebe, a trainer and Strength in Diversity alum, competed in the International Drug‑Free Association Powerlifting World Championships in Seoul in the masters 40‑49 division. In a post‑competition interview she urged women to claim space in gyms and in life by...
Eating a Single Bag of This Food Might Make Your Attention Span Worse
A recent study of more than 2,100 Australian adults found that a 10 % increase in ultra‑processed food consumption – roughly the amount in a standard bag of chips – was linked to a 0.05‑point decline in attention scores and modestly...
The 9 Best Fitness Trackers For Women, Tested And Reviewed By Fitness Editors
Women’s Health editors tested nine fitness trackers and ranked the Fitbit Charge 6 as the top pick for women, citing its premium features, water resistance and a six‑month Fitbit Premium membership for $120. The roundup also highlights budget‑friendly options like the Amazfit...
Here’s How an Iron Deficiency Can Affect Your Brain Function—And What to Do About It
Iron deficiency, especially common among women, menstruating individuals, pregnant people, and endurance athletes, can impair brain function by disrupting neurotransmitter production and myelin integrity. Experts explain that low iron leads to mood swings, fatigue, brain fog, and reduced executive performance,...
Scientists Invented a Chewing Gum That Might Help Fight Cancer Some Day
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have engineered an antimicrobial chewing gum from lablab bean protein FRIL that dramatically reduces oral cancer‑associated microbes. Ex vivo tests showed a 93 percent drop in HPV levels and near‑zero counts of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium...
Can You Measure Bone Density at Home?
Bone density cannot be measured with consumer wearables; the only accurate test is a DEXA scan, a dual‑energy X‑ray absorptiometry exam performed at imaging centers. Doctors typically advise starting routine DEXA screening in the mid‑60s, though earlier testing is warranted...
Want Better Gains? It’s Time to Start Tracking Your Reps in Reserve
The reps‑in‑reserve (RIR) method measures how many additional reps you could have performed before reaching failure, offering a day‑to‑day gauge of effort. Trainers recommend targeting 2–3 RIR on most sets to stimulate muscle growth while preserving recovery. RIR aligns closely...
You Don’t Need Prior Workout Experience to Start Training During Pregnancy—Here’s How to Do It Safely
Strength training during pregnancy is gaining clinical endorsement as a way to lower complications such as gestational diabetes, hypertension, and preeclampsia while also improving labor outcomes. Experts recommend starting with bodyweight movements, two sets of ten reps, and gradually building...
From Shamans to Sex Toys, I Tried Everything to ‘Cure’ My Sexual Dysfunction. Here’s What Finally Worked.
Writer Sara Sturek recounts a three‑year battle with vulvodynia, a chronic vulvar pain condition that eluded diagnosis and conventional treatment. After countless doctors, birth‑control changes, and fringe remedies, a pelvic‑floor therapist identified the disorder and introduced a neuroplasticity‑based regimen combining...
Is No One Doing Baby Aspirin for Heart Disease Prevention Anymore?
New Epic Research data shows daily low‑dose aspirin use for primary cardiovascular prevention has halved in the U.S. since 2018. The proportion of adult patients with a recorded baby‑aspirin prescription fell from about 7.2% to 3.2%, with the oldest cohort...
24 Low-Impact Cardio Workouts That Still Burn Major Calories
Women’s Health outlines 24 low‑impact cardio workouts that still torch calories, ranging from stationary bike sessions that can burn 498‑738 calories per hour to strength‑based moves like battle ropes and mountain climbers. The list mixes equipment‑heavy options such as rowing...
How To Talk About Fertility With Your Partner
U.S. fertility trends show more women postponing pregnancy, with 21% of births now to mothers 35 or older. Experts stress that fertility decisions should be a joint conversation, covering both female and male factors, because men contribute to roughly half...
Getting Outside Could Combat Loneliness
A Norwegian study of over 2,500 adults found that spending time in natural settings, especially when individuals feel a strong connection to the environment, is linked to lower self‑reported loneliness. The research, published in Health & Place, examined activities ranging...
Lucy Liu Was Misdiagnosed With Breast Cancer—Here’s What She Learned From the Experience
Actress Lucy Liu was misdiagnosed with breast cancer in the early 1990s after a brief exam skipped a mammogram, leading to an unnecessary surgery that later proved the lump benign. The experience prompted her to become a vocal advocate for...
The 44 Best High-Protein, Low-Carb Foods, According To Nutritionists
The article compiles 44 high‑protein, low‑carb foods recommended by nutritionists, defining the category as foods where protein equals or exceeds net carbs. It provides detailed nutrition facts for each item, ranging from animal proteins like shrimp and venison to plant‑based...
The Best Mobility Exercises to Improve Your Range of Motion and Help Nix Aches and Pains
The article outlines a ten‑move mobility routine designed to boost range of motion, joint health, and overall strength. Physical‑therapy experts Amy Hutson, Winnie Yu, and India McPeak explain how dynamic mobility work differs from static stretching and can be performed...