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Maggie Ryan

Former Assistant Editor, Wellness

Maggie Ryan was an assistant editor at POPSUGAR. A longtime runner and athlete, Maggie has nearly four years of experience covering topics in the wellness space, specializing in fitness, sports, nutrition, and mental health. She graduated with a Bachelor's in English from Stanford University and still calls the Bay Area home, but her heart (and sports allegiances) will always belong to San Diego.

Latest Posts From Maggie

9 Dumbbell Arm Exercises to Strengthen Your Upper Body

04/04/2024

9 Dumbbell Arm Exercises to Strengthen Your Upper Body

If you're looking to get stronger in your upper body, dumbbell arm workouts are the way to go.

What Is a Pelvic Floor, Exactly?

03/26/2024

What Is a Pelvic Floor, Exactly?

You've probably heard the term "pelvic floor" before.

Condition Center: Perimenopause

03/26/2024

Condition Center: Perimenopause

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

How to Use Kegel Balls, According to Physical Therapists

03/25/2024

How to Use Kegel Balls, According to Physical Therapists

When we talk about the health of our all-important pelvic floor muscles (the muscles and ligaments that support everything in your pelvic region, including your bladder, bowels, and uterus), one product comes up a lot: Kegel balls (or Ben Wa balls).

Condition Center: Cervical Cancer

03/22/2024

Condition Center: Cervical Cancer

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Aphasia Can Impact All Aspects of Communication — Here's What to Know

03/20/2024

Aphasia Can Impact All Aspects of Communication — Here's What to Know

Aphasia affects two million Americans, according to the National Aphasia Association (NAA), but a 2016 survey from the organization found that less than nine percent of respondents knew what the condition was.

Are Avocados Really Good For You?

03/15/2024

Are Avocados Really Good For You?

Whether you're slicing it up on toast, mashing it into guacamole, or blending it into creamy smoothies, avocado is arguably one of the most delicious and versatile foods around.

The 8 Best Full-Body, No-Equipment Exercises, According to Trainers

01/17/2024

The 8 Best Full-Body, No-Equipment Exercises, According to Trainers

While we'll always love a dumbbell, kettlebell, or resistance band workout, there's something empowering about knowing that all we really need to challenge our muscles is ourselves.

What Are Probiotics? Plus, How to Get More of the Good Bacteria

01/10/2024

What Are Probiotics? Plus, How to Get More of the Good Bacteria

If you're just now grasping how important your gut is is for your overall health, you're not alone.

Strengthen Every Muscle in Your Core With These 12 Trainer-Approved Moves

12/21/2023

Strengthen Every Muscle in Your Core With These 12 Trainer-Approved Moves

Building a strong, functional core is no small feat.

Stop Staring at the Blank Page Before You And Try One of These Journaling Prompts For Mental Health

12/18/2023

Stop Staring at the Blank Page Before You And Try One of These Journaling Prompts For Mental Health

There's something about opening a new calendar that makes us want to feel our best.

We Asked Pilates Instructors For the Best Ab Moves — Here's What They Said

11/30/2023

We Asked Pilates Instructors For the Best Ab Moves — Here's What They Said

There's a reason everyone from celebs and TikTokers to fitness editors is into Pilates right now.