Julia Guerra

J.Lo Is Learning Pole Dancing To Train For Her New Movie & DANG Does It Look Intense

By Julia Guerra

The level of dedication that Jennifer Lopez has to her career and the roles she takes on never ceases to amaze me. The 49-year-old actor recently signed on to star in the upcoming film Hustlers, which is about a group of "savvy former-strip club…

Kristen Bell Revealed The One Thing In Her Life That Helps Her Maintain Balance

By Julia Guerra

How much time do you allot for self-care in a week? In a month? There’s so much going on in your universe, let alone the world around you, that time often slips away, and when it does, reserving even an hour to yourself can feel almost impossible.…

Doing This One Thing During The Day Might Help You Fall Into A Deeper Sleep Later On

By Julia Guerra

Tell me, friends, is there anything more off-putting than waking up exhausted? While rising and (hardly) shining before your alarm, even though you clearly could have used an extra few minutes of shut-eye, can make or break your day, science says…

Science Says Runners Perform Their Best When They Fuel Up On These 6 Foods

By Julia Guerra

Food and exercise go hand in hand. To perform well, you have to eat well, and to recover properly, you need to rehydrate and refuel with water and nutrient-dense meals. But the thing is, some foods are better than others when it comes to boosting…

This Video Explains Everything You Need To Know About Why Your 20s Can Be So Lonely

By Julia Guerra

Have you ever felt alone in a crowded room? As though everyone was paired up, or grouped together in chattering clusters, while you were on the outside looking in? That’s how I personally imagine loneliness when I think about it, but of course,…

The Best Podcasts For People Who Just Love To Eat Because Like, Who Doesn't?

By Julia Guerra

Six years ago, I joined Instagram for the filters. Six years later, I stay on Instagram for the food. TBH, the only reason I keep any of my social media accounts active is to catch a glimpse of my co-worker’s Kodak moment-worthy salad, or the…

Birth Control Pills Might Have This Weird Effect On Your Emotions, But Don't Worry Too Much

By Julia Guerra

Any time you put anything into your body, you're going to notice a response in one way or another. In the same way that your body responds well to water, but might not feel so great after a few shots of tequila, medication can also be hit or miss,…

You Can Practice These Bedtime Wellness Rituals Under The Covers, So Get Comfy

By Julia Guerra

Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, or don’t have the dire need to scroll through social media every five seconds (and, if that is the case, please teach me self-restraint), wellness routines — especially bedtime routines — are all the…

Here's How To Get Creative In Tracking Your Workout Progress, According To Experts

By Julia Guerra

Progress is a subjective term, but the definition is especially up to interpretation in the context of fitness. Whether you’ve been following a regular fitness routine for years, months, or days, you probably started on your fitness journey with the…

Rachel Brosnahan Said This One Food Helped Her Avoid Getting Sick On The 'Mrs. Maisel' Set

By Julia Guerra

Is there anything more loathsome than feeling sick in a public setting? You could be overcome with nausea, struggling to breathe through a stuffy nose, or breaking a serious fever sweat — no matter how minuscule the ailment, the struggle is always…

Fans Are Sending Sam Smith All The Love After He Opened Up About His Body Image Struggles

By Julia Guerra

It can take a lot of courage for anyone to open up about their body image issues. Add just about over 11 million adoring fans hanging on your every word, and I can only imagine what it must feel like for a 26-year-old celebrity to be so candid about…

Here's What Experts Want You To Know About The Measles, Even If You've Been Vaccinated

By Julia Guerra

Just when you thought cold and flu season couldn’t get any worse, another viral infection rears its ugly head. As of Feb. 7, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported individual cases of measles in 10 states across the…

Jameela Jamil Started A Petition To Take "Toxic Diet Product" Promotions Off Social Media

By Julia Guerra

Even if you aren’t actively checking social media throughout the day, I’m sure you’ve noticed a few promotional posts for various diet products peppered into your feed — as if diet culture wasn't already obnoxious enough, right? It’s not just the…

Brie Larson Really Did Push A Jeep Uphill To Train For 'Captain Marvel' & There's Video Proof

By Julia Guerra

In case you didn’t know, Brie Larson is a beast, and the proof is on Instagram. Prior to snagging the role of Captain Marvel, Larson’s social media pages reflected that of a typical Hollywood star, clad with screenshots of magazine covers, red…

Experts Say These Childhood Sleep Remedies Are Definitely Worth Trying In Your 20s

By Julia Guerra

Isn’t it ironic that something as essential to your well-being as sleep can be so hard to navigate? When you’re a baby, all you do is sleep, and when you’re a child, naps are carved into your daily routine. But then you grow up, life happens and…

This Is The Scientific Reason Why You Love Getting Chocolate & Flowers On Valentine's Day

By Julia Guerra

Be honest, friends: It might be cliché to receive a bouquet of roses or an expensive box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day, but you love it; I mean, you literally love it. Save for the people who aren’t into flowers, (or just don’t have a green thumb…

Science Says Having This 1 Experience In Your 20s Can Affect How You Sleep In Your 30s

By Julia Guerra

Not to freak you out or anything, but the choices you make today really do have an impact on your future, even in ways you wouldn’t expect. Life is funny that way; sometimes two completely different aspects of life can collide like colors in a messy…

Making This Change In Your Lifestyle Can Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Eating Habits

By Julia Guerra

Riddle me this: An increase in physical activity of any kind is bound to increase your appetite, right? When you expel significant amounts of energy, your system needs to be refueled with foods that are rich in nutrients in order to recover. So, if…

Gabrielle Union Got Real About What Motivates Her To Work Out & It's Such A Mood

By Julia Guerra

Let’s be honest: It really doesn’t matter if you’ve just started working out on a regular basis or you're a seasoned athlete; the incentive to exercise comes and goes. Finding the motivation to work out is arguably the bigger half of the battle —…

The One Thing You Should Try When You're Exhausted, But Have No Time To Sleep

By Julia Guerra

I’m probably preaching to the choir when I say there aren’t enough hours in the day, but the truth still stands. Whether you’re a college student balancing assignments, internship hours, plus working part-time because #tuition, or a recent grad…