Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
vendredi 13 mai 2016
Thalidomide link to birth defects covered up by drug's maker, German report says
The firm that invented thalidomide, a drug that caused birth defects in thousands of babies, carried out a deliberate disinformation campaign when experts first spotted possible severe side effects, a report commissioned by the German state of North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) said on Friday.
Romantic Grey's Anatomy Quotes That Are Perfect For Your Wedding Vows
It's no secret that Grey's Anatomy is one of the greatest shows on television. Between the devastating deaths, the heartbreaking music, and the iconic couples, we'll never not keep coming back for more. But while the hit show has caused us to shed more than a few tears over the years, it's also warmed our hearts with some beautiful and unforgettable speeches. From Derek's declarations of love for Meredith to Alex's wedding vows to Izzie, some of the show's moments just stick with you forever. So, why not work them into your own wedding vows? Get ready to say "I do" to these Grey's quotes!
BBQ Bliss: The Best Vegan Burger Recipes
There's nothing better than some grilled goodness to celebrate Summer. If you've taken on a vegan or vegetarian diet and you're tired of those prepackaged burgers, you're in luck. There's something to tempt vegans regardless of their preferences, from white bean to black bean to portobello - no one size fits all here!
Related: 10 Veggie Burger Recipes
Dogs who eat sugarless gum could be poisoned by sweetener xylitol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned dog owners that xylitol, a sweetener used in sugarless gum, mints, toothpaste and even baked goods, is toxic to their pets.
10 Reasons Tomorrowland Is Hands Down the Best Area in Disneyland
When you hit up Disneyland, you might as well sprint straight to Tomorrowland. Futuristic details, awesome food, intense rides, and Star Wars attractions make this land the best one the park has to offer - no arguments. Keep reading to see why Tomorrowland is out of this world.
It'd Been 2 Years, but This Lost Pup Never Forgot His Human
It had been two long years of separation for a Wisconsin man named Jose and his pup, Chaos. After going through a bit of a rough patch a while back, Jose asked a friend to care for Chaos because he feared he couldn't do a proper job under his circumstances. But unfortunately for Jose, his plans didn't go quite as he intended and Chaos didn't end up back with him. Actually, Chaos ended up abandoned completely, but thanks to his microchip, he and Jose were reunited.
"I was speechless and I couldn't stop smiling. I just couldn't believe it," Jose told Winnebago County Animal Services. It just goes to show how much of a difference microchipping your pets can make. Check out their sweet reunion above, and find even more pet rescue stories here.
A Debate Over the Monkey Emoji Is Tearing the Internet Apart
seriouse question!!!
- jomny sun (@jonnysun) May 9, 2016
🙈🙊🙉
Of course, the poll instantly drove Twitter users into an outrage and everyone is picking a different side for several reasons.
@jonnysun it's 3 different monkeys what the hell jonny
- Jarry (@jarry) May 10, 2016
.@jonnysun Wikipedia literally states there are THREE wise monkeys with THREE SEPARATE NAMES. check and mate. http://pic.twitter.com/2CtqbpSRjE
- Sam Escobar (@myhairisblue) May 10, 2016
@jonnysun
- darth™ (@darth) May 10, 2016
ONE MONYKEY JOMNY 🐵🙈🙉🙊🐒
ONE CATTE 😹😻😺
@jonnysun Not even a debate. The "one monkey" people are explicitly wrong http://pic.twitter.com/nW5ePUZAeU
- Andrew McDonald (@AndrewM138) May 10, 2016
@jonnysun my brother's opinion (markings = monkeys) http://pic.twitter.com/TgKFYpAr0P
- ✨isabel✨ (@iz_aries) May 11, 2016
@jonnysun IS THIS REALLY WHO YOU WANT TO AGREE WITH PEOPLE??? http://pic.twitter.com/vekqGcn1s4
- The Monkey Emoji (@onlymonkeyemoji) May 10, 2016
The poll, which ends in two days, is pretty spilt. So far, of the 158,452 votes, 52 percent believe it's one monkey and 48 percent believe it's three different monkeys. Sun himself believes it's only one monkey. Now it's time for you to decide. Is it one monkey or three? Let us know in our poll.
OMG You Can Finally Turn Yourself Into a Powerpuff Girl
All your childhood dreams of being a member of the best cartoon crew around, The Powerpuff Girls, are now a reality. To honor the Powerpuff Girls reboot, Cartoon Network created a website that allows you to make a character who looks just like you! The website lets you pick skin tone, hairstyles, eye colors, outfits, and accessories to fit your appearance. It's also not just for girls, either! On top of sweet personalized Powerpuff avatars, the Powerpuff Yourself website also produces a screensaver and a GIF - all of which you can see examples of below. Today is your day to become a superhero! If you want to catch the show, it airs on Monday at 6 p.m.
Celebrate the Warm Weather With Adoptable Pups Playing Baseball
Baseball and puppies go together like peanut butter and jelly, so it makes complete sense for PetSmart and the Arizona Diamondbacks to team up to help a bunch of adorably adoptable dogs find new homes. Check out the video to see all the little furry friends in action and learn more about bringing one of them (or any other adoptable dog!) home soon! Whether it's a tiny puppy or a dog who's been around for a few years, any of these dogs could become your new best friend.
20 Songs That Were at the Top of the Charts in the Summer of 1996
You may be rocking out to Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop the Feeling!" and Pink's "Just Like Fire" this Summer, but 20 years ago, things were a bit different. Brandy and Alanis Morissette were the queens of charts in the Summer of '96, along with R. Kelly, Coolio, and, of course, Hootie & The Blowfish. As much as we love the songs poised to take over Summer 2016, we'll always have a special place in our hearts for the music that was all over the radio two decades ago. Let's never forget the time in which "Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)" was the coolest song out there. Here are the top 20 songs of July 1996, plus a Spotify playlist, for your listening pleasure.
The Scary Thing You Shouldn't Do After Drinking Wine
Spoiler alert: staining your teeth isn't the only impact wine can have on your dental health. There's one thing you should never do right after finishing your glass if you care about keeping your mouth in good shape: brush your teeth. The reason is that brushing your teeth after sipping wine can seriously damage tooth enamel. Both red and white have high levels of acidity (although white has way more), and it's important to wait about an hour before taking a brush to your teeth. "Leaving time before brushing teeth gives the enamel a chance to recover from the acid attack and makes it less susceptible to being brushed away," BBC News reported after speaking to a dental professor about the effects of wine's acidity.
A study about the relationship between wine and enamel damage published in the Nutrition Research journal offers up additional scientific proof. The study's abstract reads, "It was demonstrated that white wines have higher erosive potentials than red wines. Within the limits of this study, it can be predicted that a frequent consumption of white wines might lead to severe dental erosion."
Maybe you're quick to brush your teeth to get rid of the red-wine-induced purple stains on your teeth and lips, or maybe - like me - you wind down at night with a glass or two, so you end up brushing your teeth before bed soon after taking your last sip. But now that I know the effects, especially as I sip on Chardonnay and Rosé during Summer, I'll be sure to wait at least an hour before reaching for my toothbrush.
What to Skip, What to Sip: Starbucks's Creamy, Icy Drinks
If warm weather has you craving a cool, refreshing sweet treat - inspiring you to head to your local Starbucks for a creamy drink, like the Caffè Espresso Frappuccino - before downing 380 calories in a few chilly sips, you should consider your choices. These stats will help shave calories off your order.
Related: Recipe For Healthy Homemade Frappuccino
Caramel
| Instead of | 16-oz. Caramel Frappuccino Blended Beverage: Coffee blended with caramel sauce, milk, and ice, topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce: 410 calories |
| Go For | 16-oz. Caramel Frappuccino Light Blended Beverage: Coffee blended with caramel sauce, milk, and ice: 140 calories |
| Calories Saved | 270 |
Mocha
| Instead of | 16-oz. Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha: Espresso, milk, white chocolate flavored sauce, and peppermint flavored syrup on ice, topped with sweetened whipped cream: 500 calories |
| Go For | 16-oz. Iced Skinny Mocha: Bittersweet skinny mocha sauce, espresso, and nonfat milk served over ice: 100 calories |
| Calories Saved | 400 |
Vanilla
| Instead of | 16-oz. Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino: Coffee with vanilla bean powder, blended with whole milk and ice, topped with sweetened whipped cream: 430 calories |
| Go For | 16-oz. Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino Light: Coffee flavored with vanilla and blended with nonfat milk and ice: 180 calories |
| Calories Saved | 250 |
Strawberry
| Instead of | 16-oz. Strawberries & Crème Frappuccino Blended Crème: Strawberries and whole milk blended with ice and topped with a swirl of whipped cream: 370 calories |
| Go For | 16-oz. Strawberry Smoothie: A nourishing blend of natural strawberry puree, a whole banana, nonfat milk, whey protein, fiber powder, and ice: 290 calories |
| Calories Saved | 80 |
Chocolate
| Instead of | 16-oz. Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino Blended Crème: A creamy blend of rich mocha-flavored sauce, chocolaty chips, milk, and ice, topped with sweetened whipped cream and mocha drizzle: 420 calories |
| Go For | 16-oz. Mocha Frappuccino Light Blended Beverage: Coffee with rich mocha sauce blended with nonfat milk and ice: 160 calories |
| Calories Saved | 260 |
Java Chip
| Instead of | 16-oz. Java Chip Frappuccino Blended Beverage: Coffee with rich mocha-flavored sauce, blended with milk, chocolaty chips, and ice, topped with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate-flavored drizzle: 470 calories |
| Go For | 16-oz. Java Chip Frappuccino Light Blended Beverage: Coffee with rich mocha-flavored sauce blended with milk, chocolaty chips, and ice: 210 calories |
| Calories Saved | 260 |
Cinnamon
| Instead of | 16-oz. Cinnamon Dolce Frappuccino Blended Beverage: Coffee with cinnamon dolce-flavored sauce, blended with milk and ice, topped with sweetened whipped cream and cinnamon dolce topping: 380 calories |
| Go For | 16-oz. Cinnamon Dolce Frappuccino Light Blended Beverage: Coffee flavored with cinnamon syrup, blended with milk and ice: 110 calories |
| Calories Saved | 270 |
And there's other good news! For a limited time, Starbucks is offering a mini 10-ounce Frappuccino size. Learn more about just how many calories you can save here.
9 Healthy Waffles to Jump-Start Your Morning
Who doesn't love waffles? They're crunchy yet soft, they're sweet but not overbearingly so, and they can be paired with just about anything. Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of nine healthy - and supertasty - waffles, so you can start your day off with a bang.
Related: Healthy Pancake Recipes
The Absolute Hottest Pictures of Robert Pattinson's Movie Career
Craving some Robert Pattinson? The Twilight alum turned 30 on Friday, and we're celebrating by digging up the hottest pictures of his career. From the role of Edward Cullen that launched him to superstardom to his latest movies, no matter what role he's in, he manages to steal the spotlight with his classic good looks. Check out these photos of the charming Brit from over the years!
6 Reasons You Should Definitely Be Listening to Anna Faris's Podcast
Honestly, you don't even need to be a podcast person to love Anna Faris's awesome podcast, Anna Faris Is Unqualified. First launched back in November, the podcast features a range of big-name stars who chat with Anna and offer their advice to callers. Anna hosts the show along with one of her best friends, Sim Sarna, and thanks to the casual, intimate atmosphere, the conversations are unlike any other you might find in a celebrity interview. Keep reading for a look at why you should definitely be listening to Unqualified, then check out some of Anna Faris's sweetest family photos.
Astronomers Discover Largest Unnamed Planet With 45-Hour-Long Days
We have two dwarf planets in our solar system - Pluto and Eris - and NASA has revealed that it's adding one more to the lineup. Researchers from Konkoly Observatory revealed in the Astronomical Journal that the planet, named 2007 OR10, is the third largest dwarf planet in our solar system. Its diameter is 955 miles, while Pluto measures 1,475 miles and Eris 14,445 miles.
Though researchers have known that a planet was out there, they did not guess one of this size. Konkoly researchers combined data from two different space observatories and, with the help of the Kepler and Herschel telescopes, determined 2007 OR10's measurement. The planet is said to have a dark surface and strange orbit, details that made it hard for scientists to previously determine its size. The red surface might be due to layers of methane ice, and the planet's slow rotation means it has a 45-hour day - one of the solar system's longest. This news comes after NASA also said that its Kepler Mission discovered a whopping 1,284 new planets! Stay tuned to see what else NASA and scientists continue to discover.
The Harry Potter Fan Theory That J.K. Rowling Finds "Strangely Upsetting"
While J.K. Rowling typically entertains - or just doesn't acknowledge - circulating Harry Potter fan theories, she has some pretty strong feelings about a recent one involving Dumbledore and horcruxes.
One of the YouTube vloggers behind SuperCarlinBrothers, Jonathan Carlin, recently fleshed out a theory that Professor Dumbledore's animal companion, Fawkes, was actually a horcrux - implying that the greatest wizard of all time dabbled in dark magic.
Per Rowling's universe, horcruxes are created to attain immortality. However, they also involve murdering someone else in order to make one. This theory posits that though Dumbledore didn't deliberately murder anyone, he did still harbor guilt over the death of his sister, which he ultimately blamed himself for. Since Dumbledore pinned his sister's murder on his own neglect, he theoretically had a chance to perform dark magic and create a horcrux. You can watch a video about the theory below.
Though Carlin makes a strong case for this theory, Rowling straight up denied it when it was brought to her attention on Twitter - and even went so far as to call it "upsetting."
The idea that anybody believes this is strangely upsetting to me. https://t.co/G4RlSB9kEI
- J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 4, 2016
As other people on Twitter noted, Dumbledore didn't fear death and therefore did not desire immortality. His incomparable goodness also makes it really hard to believe that he would do something so evil in nature. Luckily, we can all let out a sigh of relief and thank Rowling for at least acknowledging this troubling one.
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Who Pays For What in a Wedding
We're way past the age where we have to stick to certain outdated rules when it comes to weddings, such as the bride's parents footing the bill for most of the whole wedding. This tradition stems from the times when parents had to include a dowry to make the bride more attractive, since she won't be able to earn income. These days, many couples are splitting the costs evenly among themselves, with and without their parents.
Take a look at the traditional cost breakdown of a wedding for reference. But keep in mind that no one is required to follow these rules - it all depends on your own situation.
Bride pays for:
- Groom's ring
- Wedding gift for groom
- Gifts for bridesmaids
- Bridal party luncheon
- Transportation for bridal party to wedding
Groom pays for:
- Engagement ring and bride's wedding ring
- Wedding gift for bride
- Gifts for groomsmen
- Marriage license
- Officiant's fee
- Wedding wear
- Honeymoon
- Boutonnieres for groomsmen, fathers, and grandfathers
- Bridal bouquet
- Corsages for mothers and grandmothers
- Transportation for groomsmen to wedding
Bride's family pays for:
- Engagement party
- Invites
- Wedding planner or coordinator
- Wedding dress
- Bridal party transportation to wedding
- Reception
- Vendors
- Ceremony
- Their own attire
- Gifts for the couple
Groom's family pays for:
- Rehearsal dinner
- Alcohol at the reception (optional)
- Their own wedding wear
- Gifts for the couple
Wedding party pays for:
- Their own attire
- Best man and groomsmen host the bachelor party
- Maid of honor and bridesmaids host the wedding shower and/or bachelorette
- Gifts for the couple
Guests pay for:
- Their own attire
- Transportation
- Gifts for the couple
Alan Cumming's NYC Apartment Has Cool Written All Over It
Alan Cumming is ready to give up his swanky East Village apartment in NYC. The actor recently listed his four-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op for $2.2 million after purchasing the property in 2005 for roughly $1.6 million. The Wall Street Journal reports Alan and his husband, Grant Shaffer, purchased and renovated another townhouse in the neighborhood, which is set to be complete later this year; thus, it's the ideal time to start showing his trendy pad to potential buyers.
The space has a classic yet quirky vibe and spans nearly 1,500 square feet. Wood-framed windows, paisley walls, and traditional long bookshelves overlook Tompkins Square Park. The witty apartment is truly a reflection of the effortlessly cool culture of the East Village neighborhood. Read on to get an even better look at Alan's fanciful pad.
Get Ready to Sob Uncontrollably Over the Trailer For The Light Between Oceans
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander are already gearing up for next year's award season. The real-life couple give breathtaking performances in the first trailer for their new movie, The Light Between Oceans. Based on the bestselling book of the same name, the pair finds their world turned upside down after they meet the mother of the baby they raised and cared for as their own. See the full trailer above before it hits theaters Sept. 2, and then check out what other movies are coming out this year.
28 Guys You'll Meet on The Bachelorette, Illustrated by Channing Tatum
The joy (or pain, depending on whether you were Team Lauren or Team JoJo) of The Bachelor might still be fresh in our hearts, but things in Bachelor Nation have moved on. Now a single lady, JoJo Fletcher has officially dived into her upcoming season of The Bachelorette, which means a whole new group of guys who are looking for love. Featuring professional Canadians and erectile dysfunction experts, this year's batch of contestants are as eccentric as ever.
From complicated bad boys to sensitive single dads, here's a look at every type of contestant you can always vexpect to meet on The Bachelorette . . . illustrated by the one and only Channing Tatum.
This Billboard Asks Drivers to Text and Drive For a Very Important Reason
Checking our phones these days is almost like a reflex. We all do it - even in situations when we shouldn't, like while driving. Since it's become such a dangerous activity, a digital agency and advertising company teamed up to create a billboard that encourages drivers to text and drive - for a good reason.
The billboard, which is up on the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto, says "Text and Drive" in all caps and shows a logo of a "Wathan Funeral Home." If your first instinct is to google the company, that's exactly what they want you to do because their website holds an important message.
If you're here, you've probably seen our "Text and Drive" billboard. And if you have, you probably came to this website to tell us what horrible people we are for running an ad like that. And you'd be right. It is a horrible thing for a funeral home to do. But we're not a funeral home. We're just trying to get Canadians to stop texting and driving, which is projected to kill more people in Ontario this year than drinking and driving. That's right. More.
The note, developed by the Montreal office of digital agency John St. and Cieslok Media ad company, goes on to mention that most people would never dare to drink and drive. Yet people text and drive, and that's even more dangerous. The two companies even developed a video quickly explaining why they felt compelled to do this. Watch it below.
It's incredible to think that we've reached an age where public service announcements are now warning about texting and driving more than drinking and driving. Hopefully this billboard delivers the right message to all drivers - your life is more important than a text.
Stem cell guidelines would block marketing of unproven therapies
A global organization of scientists and bioethicists has released updated guidelines for research using stem cells, the so-called "holy grail" of regenerative medicine, stressing that the protection of patients must take precedence as the field continues to rapidly evolve.
Simply Beautiful Ways to Display Peonies in Your Home
It's hard to find someone who doesn't love peonies. These dazzling blossoms are not only breathtakingly beautiful, but just a few stems add instant style to their surroundings. Lucky for us, they're currently in season, so we rounded up some inspiring ways to display them in every room of your house. Take a look below.
20 Sweet Smoothie Recipes For People Who Really Effing Hate Bananas
It's hard out there for a smoothie-lover and banana hater. There are so many smoothie recipes to choose from, but more often than not, the ingredient list incorporates bananas in some way. If you're one of those people who can taste every trace of banana flavor and hate it, these are the only smoothie recipes you'll want to make.
The Ultimate 2016 Summer Movie Guide
We are about to enter into an epic Summer. It shall be a Summer filled with stars like Chris Evans, Margot Robbie, Zac Efron, Melissa McCarthy, and Johnny Depp. We'll enter worlds the likes of which you've never seen, and we'll revisit some that you've been missing. Action-packed reboots, charming indies, and highly anticipated comic-book adapations are all on the release schedule - all you have to do is buy a ticket and get your butt into a seat. Before the season hits, prepare yourself for all the biggest (and smallest!) movies hitting theaters in the coming months. And before you get too excited, make sure you've seen all the movies that Spring has to offer!
7 Tech Gifts For College Grads Under $50
Leaving school is hard enough without a graduate having to worry about all the new, useful technology they could use. That's why we've rounded up some tech gifts that any recent college grad would love and use over and over again. The best part is most of these gifts are also easily portable, so if they are moving anytime soon, they'll be able to take these products with them. Check out the items ahead, and if you want more graduation gift inspiration, take a look at our more comprehensive guide.
Feng Shui Bedroom Tips to Improve Your Sex Life
The ancient Chinese art and science of feng shui helps us understand our environment and live in harmony with it. For thousands of years, people have observed patterns in nature and how these patterns affect us. Now, in time for Valentine's Day, use these traditional feng shui principles to make your bedroom a haven of rest, intimacy, and connection for you and your partner.
1. Let the Chi Flow
Energy flows through a room like water in a stream - swiftly through the deepest channels, more slowly along the bank, and not at all in that pile of junk in the corner. Plan your room's layout with the eye of a feng shui practitioner: eliminate stagnant areas like half-completed projects or piles of unfolded laundry, make sure closets aren't overcrowded, and keep the passageways around your room easy to navigate and free from clutter to let the chi flow.
2. Design For the Five Senses
Your bedroom is your shelter from the storm. Delight the five senses by filling it with anything soft, sensuous, or soothing: soft rugs for your cold feet, a luxurious faux fur throw, fluffy down pillows and duvets, scents from essential oils, a luxe velvet robe, the softest silk negligee, a cluster of candles or a low wattage lamp, and a record player with an old record collection waiting nearby.
3. Watch Out For Sha Chi
Sha Chi is anything unpleasant that brings negative energy: a smelly pile of dirty laundry, harsh overhead lighting, clutter, dirt, or unclean bed linens. Charge your phone or tablet elsewhere to eliminate unwanted magnetic radiation, and wake up to a soundless (no tick tock!) clock with a gradual alarm like this one. Rid your room of anything dangerous, such as a rickety ceiling fan or a shelf with heavy objects mounted over your head.
4. Balance the Masculine and Feminine
Make sure the yin and the yang are represented in equal measure. This doesn't mean that your room has to look like a sterile hotel room; the goal is to make it welcoming to both genders. Balance a floral quilt with a leather trunk at the foot of the bed, or pair a pile of embroidered pillows with a Pendleton wool throw across the bottom of the bed.
5. Bed Placement Is Key
Where you place your bed is very important in feng shui. Choose the wrong wall and you risk a long string of restless nights. The path from your bedroom door to the window has the strongest flow of energy; keep your bed out of this path if possible. Positioning your bed in front of a window is a big feng shui no-no. Ideally you should have a solid headboard or wall behind your bed (no diagonal placement either), a small table or chair on either side for support, and a low bench or a trunk at the foot of the bed.
6. Consider the Neighbors
If you share a house with roommates or little ones, a lock on the door is critical for making your room a love nest! Your bedroom is the place where you want to feel most secure and relaxed. The last thing you want is to be constantly worried about a surprise visit. Sound dampening creates a more intimate space as well; items such as an upholstered headboard, curtains, and rugs all contribute to a feeling of privacy and seclusion.
7. Choosing Your Colors
Rather than prescribe a set color palette for the bedroom, traditional feng shui emphasizes the pursuit of balance. If your bedroom is a sunny beachside retreat, then crisp starched linens and light blue accents will feel cool and refreshing in contrast. If, on the other hand, your bedroom is in a snowy mountaintop lodge, accents of warm reds, dark woods, and golden lamplight will provide much needed warmth.
8. Avoid the Bedroom Office
A bedroom is no place for an office. A creative corner, maybe, but a technology-filled, deadline-driven, endless to-do list office? A constant reminder of your unread inbox does not cultivate rest or intimacy. Consider a mobile office that partners a laptop with your dining room table (and attractive storage for all your supplies) before you resort to a bedroom office.
Your Favorite Game of Thrones Characters Look Even Better as Pancakes
We've seen some pretty skilled fans create insane edible versions of their favorite Disney characters. But what YouTube user Dancakes did with the cast of Game of Thrones on a griddle is next-level pancake sorcery.
Using tubes of colored batter, the pancake master created detailed sketches of every character from the show, including Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and Tyrion Lannister. In fact, the creations are so meticulously done, at first glance, you'd probably confuse the hotcakes for an actual animation. Read on to see the incredible magic happen.
Gluten-free isn't healthy choice for most children, pediatrician says
There is more risk than benefit to a gluten-free diet for people — especially children — who haven't been diagnosed with celiac disease or wheat allergy, according to the Journal of Pediatrics.
10 Food Items You Should Stop Buying (and Make Instead!)
Groceries are EXPENSIVE. While I try to keep tabs on my grocery store purchases during my trip up and down the aisles, I'm still a little shocked at the prices of some items when I read the final tally on the receipt. We all know that we pay a premium for packaged foods, but even though I'd love to make my own freshly baked bread, I'm not likely to fit it into my work schedule week after week. There are several foods that are simple to make and worth the effort since they'll save you at the grocery store. The next time you reach for that container of hummus, consider pulling out the food processor and making it instead!
Have You Heard of Dance Yoga? We Think You're Going to Love It
Do you like yoga? Do you like dance? Have you tried the two . . . together?
Thanks to the Wanderlust 108 Festival I attended last weekend, I got a taste of dance yoga for the very first time. I knew I loved "dancing" to the beat on a stationary bike, so dance-centric fitness was already in my wheelhouse. I love yoga, so I assumed I'd love dance yoga, too - and I was right. It was AWESOME.
Set to music spun by a DJ, and hosted by an emcee (named MC Yogi, no less), we came into a high Crescent Lunge. Once we were set in our pose, the emcee had us waving our hands side to side, like we were at a concert. We put one hand on the ground, and came into a Revolved Side Angle, one hand stretched toward the sky - and everyone was snapping their fingers with a little twist of the wrist. It was beautiful, it was in sync, and it truly was a yoga dance party.
MC Yogi doesn't just lead dance yoga at Wanderlust; he tours around the country, fusing music and yoga together for thousands of people. In his words, "Yoga is evolving in America." He wants us to "dig down and discover where it comes from, how it relates to us, and how we can really move it forward so that it can benefit humanity."
Similarly, yoga studios across the country are fusing music, rhythm, and dance into their practices, offering more variety in their programming. Some studios, like Ritual Yoga, are specifically dedicated to a rhythmically focused practice, making the connection between dance and yoga stronger than ever.
Dance yoga is a fun, approachable access point to a fitness practice that can be life-changing. The feeling that comes from this renewing, exciting practice is indescribable. You can likely find dance yoga in some form at a studio near you, but if the festival atmosphere is more your scene, we suggest checking out Wanderlust 108, or finding a similar event in your community.
Stay on the Go With Our May Must Haves
We're inspired to get active this May - aren't you? From biking to yoga, there are fitness events a aplenty to choose from, and we have a couple to tell you about. Plus, we want to share new gear to power your workouts as well as fuel your rest days. Check out our favorites for this merry month of May.
The Quick and Dirty Details of Scandal's Season Finale
Scandal is known for some particularly off-the-wall finale episodes, but the season five finale felt strangely tame - especially for a season in which Olivia beats someone to death with a chair. We now officially know who Frankie and Mellie's running mates are, and Jake and Olivia's relationship is, well, even more complicated than before. (I'm on Team J'Olivia and I'm still confused.) There aren't a ton of "holy sh*t" moments in the episode, but there are a few plot points that you'll need to keep in your brain until season six starts in the Fall. Take a look!
Gordon Ramsay's Transformative Way to Scramble Eggs
Yes, there are a million different scrambled eggs techniques out there, but Gordon Ramsay's will be your full-stop method. While at a press event to promote his new game with Glu Mobile, I asked chef Ramsay to go through the proper way to scramble eggs. His unique method has a heartwarming tale:
"After training in London, I wanted to become French, so I went to the birthplace of all cuisine. I remember seeing this amazing dish with scrambled eggs and sea urchin. I tasted the sea urchin through the scrambled eggs . . . and they topped it with caviar. I thought it was wild. I had never put sea urchin in scrambled eggs. The texture was just incredible. It made it so much creamier. What was more accessible to the average person at home making scrambled eggs - I knew that was crème fraiche. I perfected that craft in France making scrambled eggs to order, standing in Guy Savoy's restaurant behind the line as a 22-year-old."
But crème fraiche isn't the only thing that makes these scrambled eggs different from the rest. It's cooked in a pot! The eggs aren't seasoned from the start! Most of the cooking is done off the flame! Are you baffled yet? Me too, which is why I had to try the method out for myself. So where to begin? Start by watching Gordon's YouTube video. He shared a hilarious story about it:
I think there's about 15 million people online who have [watched] that scrambled eggs video. And it transforms the way you eat eggs. Incredible. It's a kind of rich, sumptuous way to eat scrambled eggs even for dinner, even with all the steps. It's just delicious on sourdough bread. My video, with 15 million downloads on YouTube, I burn the f*cking toast. I'm not so far down my backside. I make mistakes. I just start again. It's funny. I'm so into my scrambled eggs, focusing away. Fire alarm is going off and I burn my toast."
Like Gordon, my first attempt didn't go off hitch-free. I'm unfortunately going to need a few more practices to end up with perfectly custardy, voluminous eggs like Gordon, but what I did make was truly exceptional and unlike any scrambled eggs I've ever had before. I can't wait to keep on practicing, and neither will you once you've memorized the steps.
A Tribute to Castle and Beckett, TV's Best Partners in Crime
ABC's Castle may be filled with crime and drama, but one thing that has always kept us on our toes is the relationship between Richard Castle and Kate Beckett. The dynamic duo, fittingly known as Caskett, have caused quite a fan frenzy over the show's eight seasons. Even though they have had their fair share of ups and downs, they always manage to find their way back to each other. As the hit show sadly comes to a close, the pair will always hold a special place in our hearts. Relive the couple's sweet (and rocky) romance evolution!
This Artist Uses Plants and Flowers to Create Unique Tattoos
Deciding on what to get as your next tattoo? You might want to fly to Ukraine to try the latest trend, where an artist uses real-life plants and flowers to create unique tattoos.
Based in Kiev, tattoo artist Rita "Rit Kit" Zolotukhina uses real plants and flowers to create a design that is completely your own. To do this, Zolotukhina submerges the plant in tattoo stencil ink. After the dipped plant or flower is placed on your skin, Zolotukhina sketches in the rest of the tattoo and wipes it away during the actual tattooing process. The final design usually includes the natural occurring differences in nature like a missing leaf.
The artist behind these tattoos really enjoys making these designs. "It's my favorite way to make tattoos, and I think the most natural," Zolotukhina said to Illusion Magazine. "They're like botanical fingerprints on the bodies of other brave nature loves."
Check out some of Zolotukhina's amazing work ahead, and be sure to follow her on Instagram. If this doesn't suit your needs, you can always try the 3D tattoo trend instead.
Everything We Know About the Sons of Anarchy Spinoff Series
Brace yourselves, Sons of Anarchy fans, because new details have been released on the spinoff series! It's been months since Kurt Sutter revealed plans for the show, but according to The Hollywood Reporter, FX has ordered a script for the spinoff, which is called Mayans MC. Here's everything we know about the show so far:
- The same team is behind it. The Sons of Anarchy co-creators, Sutter and Elgin James, are developing the spinoff series together.
- It will have the "same spirit" as Sons of Anarchy. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mayans MC has been described as "a dark, visceral family drama that takes a new look at the most American of icons, the 1 percent outlaw, this time, reflected through a Latino lens."
- The tone will be different. In a series of tweets last year, Sutter said, "Although the Mayan Project may intersect with SOA charters, it will be a very different show. Tone, pace, storytelling, will be unique."
- We may see some familiar faces. "Mayan Project won't take place in NoCal. That steps on SOA mythology," Sutter tweeted last year, adding, "Although I'd love to find a way to use my brother, @EmilioRivera48."
As we await more Mayans MC news, check out five shows to watch if you love Sons of Anarchy and relive the hands-down hottest Jax Teller moments from the show.
Calgary fertility clinic promises low-cost treatment
If Effortless IVF raises enough money to set up shop in Calgary this fall, women struggling to get pregnant may have a cheaper "plastic egg" option for fertility treatments.
Pinterest Announces the Hottest Home Trends
Pinterest has examined the pinning habits of more than 100 million users to create the annual Pinterest 100, a highly anticipated list of the trends that will dominate in 2016. If you have a bathroom reno on the horizon or if you just want some ideas for spicing up your decor, you definitely don't want to miss what Pinterest predicts will be hot in the home!
This $169 Ikea Dining Set Looks Like a Million Bucks
Moving into a new apartment meant starting from scratch for Isabelle Larue of Engineer Your Space. Since she was on a tight budget, she opted for an affordable pine table set - consisting of an Ikea Ingo table and Ivar chair set ($169) - and then upgraded it with some DIY ingenuity. She painted the chairs the same vibrant blue as her kitchen and added fun, striped upholstery to them, and applied a semitransparent white stain to the table legs. The result is a playful dining set with much more charm and character than its budget price tag would allow you to believe. Check out the makeover details on Hometalk.
16 Things You Didn't Know About Fixer Upper's Chip and Joanna Gaines
It's only been about a year since Fixer Upper debuted on HGTV, but viewers across the country have already fallen hard for husband-and-wife team Chip and Joanna Gaines. He's a real estate and construction pro who knows how to turn an affordable but "blah" house into a sparkling gem, and she's a designer with an eye for shabby chic flea-market finds. Together, they own and operate Magnolia Homes - and raise four kids. We took a break from watching Chip and Joanna help families purchase and renovate their dream homes on the small screen to talk to the couple in real life. What we learned made us love them even more. Read on for 16 adorable facts about the Gaineses.
Learn even more about Chip and Joanna here:
- See How Chip and Joanna Gaines Decked Out Their Farmhouse For the Holidays
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8 Foods You Should Be Eating For a Youthful Glow
It's easy for skin to become dry, flaky, and sallow - even in the Summer. Before you go out and spend your paycheck on fancy lotions and creams, try nourishing your skin from the inside out - what we put in our bodies is just as essential to a healthy glow as what we put on them. Here are eight foods that will leave you glowing all year long!
Healthy Vegan Dinner Recipes That Aren't Pasta
A vegan can't live on pasta alone! Skip the boring box of spaghetti and jarred tomato sauce and look to one of these amazingly flavorful and healthy recipes for tonight's dinner inspiration.
Healthy Vegan Dinner Recipes That Aren't Pasta
A vegan can't live on pasta alone! Skip the boring box of spaghetti and jarred tomato sauce and look to one of these amazingly flavorful and healthy recipes for tonight's dinner inspiration.
16 Facebook Messenger Tips That Will Change How You Use the App Forever
Facebook might've forced us to start using Messenger, but we're not too mad about it. The app has made group messaging something easy and fun to use instead of annoying and cumbersome. Whether you use it a lot or with just a few friends, learn these useful tips ahead. It'll change how you use the app and make you realize Messenger's potential. Once you're a pro at those, check out other tips to become Facebook proficient.
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Hair Type, and Every Product You Need For It
Have you ever been confused by an article or ad stating a product is meant for "Latina hair"? We have, too! Because, really, what does that mean? Just like we're constantly reminding people that not all Latinas have olive skin tone, we find ourselves explaining not all Latinas have wavy or curly hair, either - take it from me, whose very straight hair refuses to hold a wave for more than five minutes without the help of many a spray and mousse.
But, even if you know this fact to be true, you might still find yourself a little confused about what hair type you actually have. We know it's complicated - there's type 1, type 2A, type 2B, what? We're lost already, so we talked to Dove hairstylist Cynthia Alvarez, and using her expertise and a few celebrities as examples, we broke down everything you need to know to figure out what category your strands belong to. Keep scrolling to once and for all find out your hair type.
Cannes Can Be Confusing - We're Breaking It Down
The Cannes Film Festival brings Hollywood's biggest stars to the South of France each year, and aside from its cinematic significance, the festival is known for its elegant red carpet setting, star-studded parties on La Croisette, and all-around glamour. While Cannes has been an annual event since 1946, its unique day-to-day protocol is still confusing. As a helpful guide, we are breaking down the frequently asked questions about the famous film festival. Keep reading for the FAQs.
Everything We Know About the Sons of Anarchy Spinoff Series
Brace yourselves, Sons of Anarchy fans, because new details have been released on the spinoff series! It's been months since Kurt Sutter revealed plans for the show, but according to The Hollywood Reporter, FX has ordered a script for the spinoff, which is called Mayans MC. Here's everything we know about the show so far:
- The same team is behind it. The Sons of Anarchy co-creators, Sutter and Elgin James, are developing the spinoff series together.
- It will have the "same spirit" as Sons of Anarchy. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mayans MC has been described as "a dark, visceral family drama that takes a new look at the most American of icons, the 1 percent outlaw, this time, reflected through a Latino lens."
- The tone will be different. In a series of tweets last year, Sutter said, "Although the Mayan Project may intersect with SOA charters, it will be a very different show. Tone, pace, storytelling, will be unique."
- We may see some familiar faces. "Mayan Project won't take place in NoCal. That steps on SOA mythology," Sutter tweeted last year, adding, "Although I'd love to find a way to use my brother, @EmilioRivera48."
As we await more Mayans MC news, check out five shows to watch if you love Sons of Anarchy and relive the hands-down hottest Jax Teller moments from the show.
The Best Way to Tone Your Arms in Every Workout
Toned, strong arms are always in season. If you just can't seem to see the muscle definition you've been working toward, you're in luck. We've spoken with some of the most respected fitness experts in the country to talk about what really works. Whether you're a gym rat, a barre or Pilates fanatic, or even a yogini, there's a tip here to help you maximize your workout, so you can reveal (and celebrate) your strong and beautiful arms.
Meet Babs the Bulldog, Your Wrinkly New Instagram Obsession
Is your Instagram feed lacking in chubby, tubby Bulldogs? You've come to the right place. There's a new bully on the block who has amassed over 10,000 followers thanks to her wandering tongue and eyelids that are permanently at half-mast. Her name is Babs. Hailing from Piedmont, CA, Babs is one of two thick pooches in her home; she shares the backyard with an unimaginably large Bullmastiff named Boone. Before you hit "follow" on her account (or after), here are 10 things you need to know about this plus-size pup.
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