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Mirel Zaman

Wellness Director
Mirel Zaman is the Wellness Director at POPSUGAR. She has nearly 15 years of experience working in the health and wellness space, writing and editing articles about fitness, general health, mental health, relationships and sex, food and nutrition, astrology, spirituality, family and parenting, culture, and news.

Latest Posts From Mirel

The shopDisney Halloween 2023 Collection Just Dropped — and It’s Spooky Good
Smart Living
08/07/2023

The shopDisney Halloween 2023 Collection Just Dropped — and It’s Spooky Good

It's never too early to start getting into the spirit of spooky season — and what better way than to browse Disney's collection of Halloween costumes, apparel, accessories, and home decor?

The Best Nursery Chairs, From Rockers to Gliders to Recliners
Family
07/28/2023

The Best Nursery Chairs, From Rockers to Gliders to Recliners

When it comes to a baby's nursery, very little is essential.

Ninja Is Releasing a New Kitchen Gadget — and It's a Must For Seltzer Lovers
Food
07/25/2023

Ninja Is Releasing a New Kitchen Gadget — and It's a Must For Seltzer Lovers

This past year, the Ninja Creami took TikTok by storm.

Why Is the Internet So Obsessed With "Girl Dinner"?
Food
07/19/2023

Why Is the Internet So Obsessed With "Girl Dinner"?

The concept of "girl dinner" first surfaced on TikTok in June, and within weeks, it had exploded in the way that only a TikTok trend can.

Even Lindsay Lohan Can't Resist the Latest Must-Have Crib
Family
07/17/2023

Even Lindsay Lohan Can't Resist the Latest Must-Have Crib

Lindsay Lohan, who just gave birth to her first child, recently gave Architectural Digest a sneak peek of her little one's nursery.

Gwyneth Paltrow Gets Real About Going Through Menopause: "Someone Help Me"
Fitness
07/17/2023

Gwyneth Paltrow Gets Real About Going Through Menopause: "Someone Help Me"

Gwyneth Paltrow rarely shies away from talking about her wellness practices, and while plenty of her beliefs have drawn criticisms, she typically seems pretty confident in her approach to health.

4-Hour Hikes and No Coffee Allowed: What The Ranch Italy Retreat Is Really Like
Fitness
07/11/2023

4-Hour Hikes and No Coffee Allowed: What The Ranch Italy Retreat Is Really Like

When I first got invited to The Ranch Italy 4.0 retreat, it was late September 2022, about six months before I'd ultimately visit the program.

Is It Too Early to Say I Hate Meta's Threads App?
Fitness
07/06/2023

Is It Too Early to Say I Hate Meta's Threads App?

On sleepy July 5, while most people were still trying to shake off their post-day-off stupor, Meta decided to launch its highly anticipated new app Threads, which is reportedly a direct competitor to Twitter.

Why Are TikTokers Scared of the Grimace Shake?
Food
06/29/2023

Why Are TikTokers Scared of the Grimace Shake?

If you're wondering why you're hearing so much about Grimace (yes, the McDonald's character — did you know that he's supposed to be a tastebud?) this month, it's because June 12 was apparently his birthday (making him a Gemini, if you were wondering).

How to Stay Safe From Poor Air Quality as Wildfire Pollution Spreads Across the US
Fitness
06/28/2023

How to Stay Safe From Poor Air Quality as Wildfire Pollution Spreads Across the US

Canada has been dealing with one of its worst wildfire seasons in years, and weather systems have brought the heavy smoke into the US.

What to Know About the Starbucks Pride Month Strike
Smart Living
06/27/2023

What to Know About the Starbucks Pride Month Strike

Pride Month is meant to be a celebration, a commemoration, and a call to action — a time to uplift the LGBT+ community, look back on important milestones, and push for greater equality and visibility.

Maury Povich Created an At-Home DNA Test, and Can You Guess the Name?
Family
06/26/2023

Maury Povich Created an At-Home DNA Test, and Can You Guess the Name?

Maury Povich's eponymous daytime TV show, "Maury," ended in 2022 after a 24-season run, but the host isn't fully retired quite yet.