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 20 mai 2016
Game of Thrones: All the Prophecies You Need to Know About
If there's anything that Game of Thrones does well, it's make the future seem scary and unpredictable. One of the best ways the show gets fans going nuts with theories is with prophecies, since there's little certainty (yet) of how they'll turn out. The TV show goes into less detail about prophecies than the book series A Song of Ice and Fire, but here's a rundown of the major predictions we've seen on screen so far.
Obviously, major spoilers ahead for all seasons!
12 Impossibly Chic French Films That Will Cure Your Wanderlust
All the glamour coming out of the French Riviera this week has our wanderlust at peak levels, what with the showstopping red carpet moments and exciting premieres happening at the Cannes Film Festival. To keep ourselves in the spirit, we're curling up in a breton-stripe tee and settling in for a marathon of the best, most iconic movies set in France. Whether you're wishing you were in Cannes for all the festival fun or gearing up for your own trip to Paris, these films are sure to get you in the mood. Scroll through for 12 flicks that feature France as a main character.
35 Gorgeous Strawberry Desserts You Need to Make Immediately
If you plan on stocking up on fresh strawberries during the approaching warm-weather months, you're going to need some dessert recipes to go with them. Because as delicious as seasonal strawberries are on their own, they're even better on a cake, in a cheesecake, or dipped in chocolate. Keep reading to find all the recipes you'll be glad you made this Spring and Summer.
A Star Wars Fan Re-Created Iconic Scenes From the Films With the Original Cast
Every few months, an image or story surfaces of a truly incredible Star Wars fan who will do anything to showcase their love of the franchise. Sometimes, it means dressing up as a stormtrooper and dancing to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies." Other times, it means using your tax return to re-create scenes from Star Wars with the cast.
The Star Wars fan is Imgur user JBreezyBaby, who spent his tax return to attend the 2015 Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim and take different photos with Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, and others. Some of the cast played their part - whether it was Daniels letting JBreezyBaby be the R2-D2 to his C-3PO or Fisher making him be Jabba the Hutt. Even the other actors who didn't re-create the scenes still smiled and gave JBreezyBaby photos he could never forget - literally, because he then hung them up along his staircase.
Check out the full album below, and don't forget that there are no limits when it comes to being a Star Wars fan.
The Rainbow Decor Trend Is Surprisingly Adorable
If you associate rainbow colors exclusively with children's decor, then it's time to give the color scheme a second look. Splashed across everything from serving bowls and silverware to curtains and area rugs, this vibrant palette is bringing cheer to every element of a home. Take a look for yourself by browsing our favorite product picks ahead.
A Harry Potter Fan's Guide to the UK
When I planned my recent trip to the UK, you can bet your broomstick I had several Harry Potter travel spots on the itinerary. To give you an idea of how much is possible in a limited amount of time for a devoted fan, here are the Potter-inspired places I prioritized on a two-week vacation spent mostly in England and Scotland. Whether you're walking in the footsteps of Jo Rowling herself in Edinburgh or visiting the actual film set locations in Oxford, here's how you can live out your Harry Potter fantasies on your next vacation. I promise you'll come home believing in the magic of the series in a whole new way.
14 New Shows to Get Hooked On This Summer
Summer TV season is upon us! Beauty and the Beast and Pretty Little Liars are among the many shows retuning to primetime, but there are also a handful of new shows hitting the small screen. New comedies, mysteries, and adaptations are coming, and we can't wait. Netflix has an original horror series starring Winona Ryder, Cameron Crowe's Roadies is coming, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead is starring in a policial sci-fi series. Take a look!
Surprise! Michael Keaton Will Actually Be in Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man is getting yet another reboot, an idea we came to terms with last Summer when Andrew Garfield was replaced by another young Brit, Tom Holland. The new Spidey will lead his own franchise after showing up in Captain America: Civil War, and of course there's a whole new cast of familiar characters to fill in. Recently, we learned that there's an official title (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and that more characters have been cast. See everyone who's in and check out all the details!
Neighbors 2 Proves It Still Too Often Takes Men to Get a Woman's Story Told in Hollywood
Much to my surprise, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising turned out to be a *gasp* feminist film . . . and I loved it.
It made my heart sing as I sat in the theater watching the story unfold, complete with plenty of "you go, girl" moments. Much like Trainwreck or Bridesmaids, these young leading ladies (led by Chloë Grace Moretz, Kiersey Clemons, and Beanie Feldstein) finally played just as dirty as the boys. From selling weed to launching used tampons, the girls embrace bad behavior as they fight for their right to party. But why are they fighting exactly?
"We don't throw parties here," a perky Selena Gomez tells her pledges at the beginning of the film. "In the United States, sororities are not allowed to throw parties in their own houses. Only frats can." She encourages everyone to google it. They do. This prompts Moretz's character and her friends to start their own sorority free of archaic rules.
I don't want to give specific jokes away, but a solid moment includes a comical exchange between Zac Efron and the Kappa Nus in which they discuss the fraternity system's traditional "bro and ho" theme parties. Perplexed, Efron's character considers their perspective and concedes that the parties are indeed sexist. It felt good to watch a movie that seemingly understood outspoken, complex, and, yes, sometimes raunchy young women.
But something kept gnawing at me once I returned home. The more I thought about it, the further it ate away at me - especially as I read one rave review after another. While it's great to see films starring women and surrounding female issues, why did it take five white male screenwriters to get such a "novel" idea - a sorority spin on the classic frat-pack film - made? Do you know how many scripts written by women, about women, and surrounding similar themes likely existed prior to this now (mostly) critically acclaimed sequel?
It truly was a brilliantly crafted film, containing my favorite blend of gross-out humor with heart, but my issue is this: according to a recent Los Angeles Times piece, Seth Rogen and Nicholas Stoller reportedly brought in female consultants Amanda Lund and Maria Blasucci and picked Moretz's brain as they wrote the script. But why didn't they consider hiring a single credited female screenwriter? Maybe even Rogen's wife, Lauren Miller, who wrote For a Good Time Call, one of my favorite films of 2012? Or perhaps that film's co-writer, Katie Anne Naylon, who still has but that one credit on her IMDB page to this day? Other talented writers who could have nailed the material include Maggie Carrey (The To Do List), Annie Mumolo (Bridesmaids), Leslye Headland (Sleeping With Other People), April Prosser (who landed on The Black List in 2014 for Plus One), or perhaps some other yet-to-be-discovered scribe (ahem, ahem).
For the record: I know I'm leaving out a ton of other talented, accomplished writers like Amy Heckerling (Clueless), Katie Dippold (who has the Ghostbusters reboot out later this Summer), and tremendously successful duo Kirsten Kiwi Smith and Karen McCullah, who wrote Legally Blonde, The House Bunny, and 10 Things I Hate About You.
If I sound jealous . . . damn right I am. We're all looking for our break.
It's not Rogen or Stoller's fault that they're male. And the film truly deserves to be celebrated; they nailed writing from a perspective beyond their own. But, in some ways, the movie is a missed opportunity. Judd Apatow took a chance on all of these writers early on. He's since gone on to help contribute to the careers of Lena Dunham and Amy Schumer. I'd like to see the Neighbors 2 gentleman pay that forward and do the same for others. After all, unless the industry pays closer attention to who's being hired behind the scenes, Hollywood will forever remain a boys' club where inclusion of the female perspective continues to be a "fresh" idea conceived by "genius" men.
The Most Flattering Swimsuit Style For Curvy Women
If your curves have been stopping you from hitting the stores to buy a brand-new swimsuit to show off this Summer, it's time to get out of your head! Your womanly and sexy body is meant to be embraced, and there's no better time than the hot season to do just that.
Straight ahead, you'll find shopping suggestions for swimsuits (one-pieces and bikinis) featuring ruching around the waist and hips - the most flattering style for your body proportions - to guarantee you look banging making your way down the sandy beach or lounging poolside with a great book. Happy shopping, and happy Summer!
41 Million People Watched This Woman Crack TF Up in a Chewbacca Mask
Mega Star Wars fan Candace Payne decided to record herself trying on a Chewbacca mask and ended up becoming one of the most popular Facebook live streams ever.
Candace took a trip to Kohl's and originally picked up the mask as a gift for her son. But when she realized how freakin' epic it was, there was no way she was giving up the Chewbacca face. While sitting in a parking lot, Candace tried on the mask (that lets out Chewbacca noises when you open your mouth, by the way), and the minute she transformed into the Star Wars character, she lost her chill and completely cracked up laughing in her car - she even shed a few tears (I mean, let's be honest, so did we).
Her hysterical laugh and excitement were equally contagious, because over 41 million people (and counting) have tuned in to her video since it went live. We can't stop rewatching it - and you probably won't be able to either.
Lose Yourself in the Splendor of 50 Seasonal Strawberry Recipes
Spring is the height of strawberry season, and we have to admit, we've almost forgotten how incredible in-season berries are. They couldn't be riper and sweeter, and while we're happy to snack on them solo, Spring strawberries ought to find a place on the table for every meal during these short months. From dishes to drinks to desserts, these vibrant strawberry recipes will inspire you to include more of the sweet fruit in your diet.
These 13 New Emoji Proposed by Google Depict Working Women
We're constantly thinking about all the different emoji we want to exist, like a dinosaur or dumpling. And while new emoji arrive every year, women are tired of seeing a new potato emoji but nothing that actually reflects who we are. Google wants to change that, which is why the company is proposing 13 new emoji to better represent women.
The proposal, which was created by four Google employees, was submitted to the Unicode Consortium and details the 13 new emoji. Each of the new emoji depicts a working woman in different types of work, like as a businesswoman or doctor. Why did Google do this? The answer is simple: Google thinks it's about time women have these type of emoji, especially considering young women are the "heaviest emoji users." As women enter the spotlight more and demand equality, emoji should also reflect that and catch up with the times instead of getting stuck behind. The PDF document of the proposal also cites numerous articles and campaigns that have called for better representation of women in emoji.
The Google employees carefully selected the professions for the new emoji women. First, they looked at data from job sectors, which types of jobs are growing in popularity, and what is being talked about the most in the media and culture - most notably, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) jobs. To arrive at their final answer, they looked at the three categories that make up the global gross domestic product (GDP): agriculture, industry, and services. From there, they chose farming for agriculture, different industry and manufacturing jobs for the industry section, and lastly "healthcare, technology, business representation, education, food service, and rockstar" for the services sector. The complete list of emoji is below.
And while they did create these emoji for women, they also included the counterpart male emoji. The proposal states its time for the Unicode Consortium to consider emoji that are absolved from gender. Like any emoji proposal, these may not make it into the final emoji release. Some can be cut or changed. But at least Google is pushing along this conversation and we can hopefully see these sooner rather than later.
7 Free iPhone Apps For the Savvy Pet Owner
If your iPhone is like another appendage, then you undoubtedly have apps to organize just about every aspect of your life: calendars, to-do lists, restaurant locators, pedometers, and diet monitors, to name a few. And these days, busy pets are just as lucky. We've rounded up our favorite free iPhone apps for safe and savvy pets and their companions, from medical references to dog-park finders to squeaky toys.
- askPETMD: This new app has just about every vet-related resource you need. You can look up any kind of ailments your pet might have, get advice from a vet right in the app, find the nearest vet, and save your pet's information. It's basically an all-in-one app for medical resources.
- ResQwalk: By using this app, all your distance-related activity will translate into money and products donated to various pet-related organizations.
- Map My Dog Walk: You and Fido conquered an awesome hike last Fall, but a few months later, it's tough to remember the route. This app allows you to log your walk routes, share them with friends, and even calculate calories burned!
- Remind My Pet: For any pets on medication, this app keeps track of dosing schedules and emails or texts you when they are due for their next one.
- PetVet: No one can provide a proper diagnosis like a trained veterinarian, but if your pet is acting strangely and you're wondering if it's life-threatening, consult Petside's PetVet. A WebMD-like interface for your pets, this app lets you choose your pet's symptoms and offers possible conditions for your vet to investigate.
- Cat Toy: Keep Fluffy occupied with four games: a creepy, crawly spider that multiplies when pawed, a fluttery butterfly, a squeaky mouse, and a vibrating laser pointer. Just make sure she gives your phone back!
- Dog Goes: This dog-park finder allows you to search for dog-friendly outdoor venues by your location, by state, or by zip code. The app provides detailed information about each location (on- or off-leash areas, hours, fees) and includes a database of reviews. Pay $2 for the full version and get 2,500 more parks and 12,000 dog-friendly businesses.
Alessandra Ambrosio Lost the 1 Piece of Jewelry No Girl Ever Wants to Lose
Alessandra Ambrosio has been engaged to her fiancé, Jamie Mazur, since 2008 - they even have two adorable kids, Anja, 7, and Noah, 4 - but if you're looking for an engagement ring on her left hand, you won't find one. Because she doesn't have one - well, she did have one.
The Brazilian-born Victoria's Secret Model recently (and hilariously) admitted her jewelry woes to Vogue, telling the magazine: "I actually lost my engagement ring a few years ago, so I do want to replace it. I don't know if he's going to make me replace it myself since I lost it!" Yikes, it's everyone's worst nightmare! However, Alessandra did say that Jamie has given her plenty of other "beautiful pieces," so who needs a ring anyway, right?
Yes, You Should Definitely Add Glitter to Your Eye Crease This Summer
If it's subtly elevated Summer makeup you seek, look no further than the delicate art of adding glitter to your crease. Makeup artist and YouTube beauty guru Desi Perkins demonstrates exactly how to achieve such sparkly precision and it's seriously effective.
Though it does take a little practice at first, she admits in the video above, once you've mastered adding a clean line of metallic eyeliner to your crease in a spot where it doesn't disappear when your eyes are open, all that's left to do is dab some shimmer overtop and you're left with the perfect sunny-weather look. Ready to try it? Press play above to watch Desi's full tutorial, and then let her teach you how to sanitize your brushes like a pro.
Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams May Have Revealed Big Game of Thrones Spoilers
There are plenty of theories about what might happen throughout Game of Thrones season six, but cast members Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams may have actually confirmed some storylines themselves. During an interview with Yahoo! last month, a few Game of Thrones cast members played Two Truths and a Lie, which, of course, involves telling two truths and one lie - and then you have to guess which one is the lie. Both Turner and Williams agreed to play, and although they obviously could have been messing with the interviewer by sharing a bunch of lies, it's worth checking out their answers just for fun. Keep reading to see which statements the Game of Thrones stars shared, then check out some season six spoilers.
Warning: if you don't want any possible spoilers, stop reading!
3 Reasons the Next Season of Orange Is the New Black Might Be Piper's Last
Though Piper Chapman - portrayed by Taylor Schilling - serves as our initial access point to Orange Is the New Black's Litchfield Penitentiary and the many inmates who inhabit it, her personal storyline has taken a back seat to some of the other, more compelling characters. After three seasons that have gradually shifted the focus away from Piper and onto other inmates - like Suzanne, Nicky, Daya, and Cindy - we've begun to wonder about Piper's role as our Litchfield liaison and the declining utility of that.
When POPSUGAR Beauty spoke with Schilling, she seemed to confirm some of our suspicions that Piper might slowly be phased out . . . or killed off. Below is a telling excerpt from that interview.
POPSUGAR: You can stop me if I'm looking too deeply into this, but I've been thinking a lot about the evolution of Piper's hair. In flashbacks preprison, she's shown with really long locks, then when she arrives at the prison she wears her shoulder-length hair down usually, and then in the previews for this season it's frequently pulled back. I wonder if there's some sort of symbolic meaning behind that gradual change.
Taylor Schilling: Oh, yeah. I don't think that's reading into anything. That's so spot on. Piper's outsides are becoming less and less important. She's kind of moving further and further away from the idea of what she thought she was. She's becoming more practical. She's becoming a creature of the prison, and there's no space for excess. Her only need is for survival, and brushing her hair doesn't really factor into the equation.
PS: In the last season we do see her spiral into becoming a total gangster with her whole underwear operation. For this next season, I'm honestly a little concerned for Piper. It doesn't look too good for her from what I've seen.
TS: Yeah, this is a tough year for Piper.
PS: In one of the photos for the upcoming season, it seems as though she's about to get her hand smashed?
TS: No - you'll see.
PS: Does she make it out OK?
TS: I don't know . . . I don't know.
Though we fully realize that she could just be Jon Snow-ing us, we have some details to back up this theory.
Here's the First Look at Charlize Theron as Fast 8's Villain
News has been coming out about the eighth Fast and Furious movie since Furious 7 was released. It's hard to keep track of all the details, so we're doing it for you! Who is already signed on to star? Where will it be set? And most importantly, when will it come out? All of these questions - and more! - will be answered here. Get the scoop, including the first look at Charlize Theron's new villain!
5 Essential Tips For Growing Strawberries
Last year, I attempted to grow strawberries and failed miserably. The strawberries, though they looked beautiful, exploded like water balloons upon biting into them. They were watery and tasteless, and I couldn't fathom what I did wrong. So, I did a bunch of research and consulted with gardeners and my local gardening shop to figure out what makes a successful crop of strawberries. Here's what I discovered:
Strawberries prefer warm days with cool nights.
For a 30-day ripening period, plant your strawberry crops within the next few weeks (end of springtime) as the ideal growing temperatures for strawberries is 70°F-80°F during the day and 60°F-65°F during the night. Strawberries need 6-10 hours of direct sunlight, so plan the spot accordingly.
Don't plant strawberries with tomatoes, peppers, or eggplants.
In addition to tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant, avoid planting strawberries with brassicas like broccoli, kale, and cabbage. Without going into too much detail, companion planting - or planting certain vegetables and fruits next to each other - results in natural pest control and increased crop yield. This year, I planted my strawberries in the same box as my green peas, herbs, and zucchini.
Work a bunch of compost into the soil.
Be sure to work compost into the soil before the planting starts. Strawberries like soil that's on the acidic side. In addition, once they are planted, cover the top with mulch to keep the soil moist.
Plant in a raised bed or large pot.
Strawberries need room to sprawl, so be sure they have over a foot of space in between each plant.
Don't bury the crown of the strawberries!
After I planted my strawberry starts, I showed off my handiwork to a gardener friend, who immediately informed me that I had buried the crown - a no-no when growing strawberries, as it causes the plant to rot.
Be sure to snap off any moldy or brown leaves and berries.
I'm a beginner gardener, and this was a huge tip that I had to learn. Pick off any dead, browning, or otherwise moldy leaves and berries, especially those growing near the base of the plant that are hitting the ground. In addition, pick off any runners that form as those too are nutrient-suckers. And lastly, stay on top of weeding. Be sure to pull any weeds that are growing near the crop. You want to direct as much water and nutients to the flowers and fruit as possible.
NASA's Kepler Mission Just Discovered a Whopping 1,284 New Planets
NASA has found yet another mind-blowing discovery in outer space. The Kepler mission announced on NASA's website that it has found 1,284 new planets, which makes it "the single largest finding of planets to date."
"This announcement more than doubles the number of confirmed planets from Kepler," said Ellen Stofan, chief scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "This gives us hope that somewhere out there, around a star much like ours, we can eventually discover another Earth."
The Kepler mission was first launched in March 2009 as an attempt to find potentially habitable Earth-size planets. Kepler monitors "150,000 stars in a single patch of sky, measuring the tiny, telltale dip in the brightness of a star that can be produced by a transiting planet."
Since the whole project began, Kepler has verified 2,325 new planet candidates from over 5,000. The latest exciting planetary findings from Kepler only prove that there is still much to learn about other planets out there.
Alberta's first fatal W-18 overdose confirmed in Calgary
The first known fatality in Alberta caused by the highly lethal new street drug W-18 has been confirmed, Calgary police say.
8 Things You Never Knew About Starbucks, Straight From a Former Employee
I spoke to a former Starbucks employee who worked there for about three years, and she gave me all the insider details I wanted to know. What's it really like to work there? Do baristas really rip off customers by intentionally underfilling lattes? What's the deal with the secret menu? Behold, her tell-all responses:
You can ask for light ice in your iced drinks to get way more for your money.
"If you order an iced drink, ask for light ice and you will get way more of whatever was in your cup."
And to save money on hot drinks, order it in a bigger cup.
That's right. You can order a grande latte "in a venti cup," and you'll basically be getting the larger drink for the smaller price. "Most baristas will be lazy and just make a lot of steamed milk and fill the bigger cup up all the way to the top."
The one thing that drives baristas INSANE is . . .
Saying, "Actually, can I get that cold?" after you've already ordered a hot drink. It's an inconvenience and someone has probably already started making your drink the way it was ordered.
Baristas are NOT asked to "underfill" lattes.
Although Starbucks faced a lawsuit for underfilling its lattes, this barista assures us that is not a company-endorsed policy for saving money. If your drink is less than impressive, the problem might be . . . you. She elaborated, "No one has ever said anything about that. I always filled my cups to the brim like we were told. But the truth is, most of the time if your drink sucks, you were probably rude to the barista and they didn't like you. So be kind!"
Employees receive great benefits.
"If you're full-time, you get dental and health insurance options. The one amazing thing I got from working there was my stock in Starbucks: over three years, I made about $400 when I finally sold my share."
If you love coffee, it's the best job.
You don't even have to be a morning person to enjoy working at Starbucks. "Making coffee is soothing, especially at 4 a.m. when all you want to do is stick your nose in the grounds and wake up." You also get to drink unlimited drinks - for free! This woman loved her Starbucks job and highly recommends working there: "I loved it very much. We were more of a family there," she said.
You CAN order from the secret menu, but it's discouraged.
You're probably aware that a not-so-secret Starbucks secret menu exists, but it's not something the company endorses. "Most of the time our managers didn't want us to make them because technically they're not on the menu. I didn't care about making them really, except when people got mad because it 'didn't taste the same as the other Starbucks.' Well, that would be because it's made-up, and there's no real way to make those drinks." So order your secret menu Frappuccinos with caution.
Starbucks really does donate all unsold food.
Ever wonder what happens to all those unsold pastries at the end of the day? Starbucks recently announced its plans to donate 100 percent of all leftover food to feed the hungry, and this former employee confirmed that her location has practiced this all along. "I know a lot of people think that's fake, but I personally packed the food and have seen it get picked up by different organizations. If you're in need of food, try asking your local Starbucks when they close."
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8 Things You Never Knew About Trader Joe's, Straight From a Former Employee
How to Pack a Perfect Mason Jar Salad
Who says you can't start resolutions before the year is over? We've compiled a list of 51 foodie resolutions to check off, including this helpful tip.
Packing a to-go salad in a mason jar seems like a great idea - it's an easy way to transport a vibrant, veggie-heavy meal without worries of dressing leaking into your bag - but if improperly assembled, it may end up underdressed, soggy, or less than fresh. Don't let that happen to you! Instead, follow this step-by-step guide, excerpted from Julia Mirabella's Mason Jar Salads and More: 50 Layered Lunches to Grab and Go ($12, originally $17).
Reprinted from Mason Jar Salads and More by Julia Mirabella. Copyright (c) 2014 by Julia Mirabella. Published by Ulysses Press.
These Photos of a Llama Traveling the World Will Bring Your Mind Some Peace
Sometimes, there are days where it's hard to wake up and feel content about anything. Get some more happiness in your life with this cute Instagram account of a llama traveling the world, spreading a smile one post at a time.
The account, called Llama With No Drama, is a project by Eylul Savas, a brand consultant who lives in LA. She created it as a way to document her travels and bring happiness to people. Savas noticed that you can't really escape the barrage of tragic news every day and this is one small way to break your mind from that. "Filtering positive and negative messages is almost impossible," she said to Mashable. "[I] wanted to start something with the purpose of putting smile's on people's faces."
This tiny stuffed llama toy will also encourage your wanderlust. Since it goes wherever Savas goes, the llama has traveled to a lot of places - and that's part of the bigger plan for the account too. Savas hopes the llama will encourage people to travel.
So far, the Instagram account only has around 4,000 followers, but we're sure that will change soon enough. Look ahead to see some of the llama's journeys, and if that's not enough to satiate your wanderlust, this Lego figurine that travels the world might.
This Is What Happens When You Don't Drink Enough Water
Besides the fact that you'd literally die without it, there are many, MANY imperative reasons to drink water frequently, every single day. It starts out pretty mild — you might feel thirsty and have a dry mouth. But the long-term effects of not drinking enough water not only have an effect on your weight (in a bad way), but they're also extremely dangerous and life-threatening. Here's what happens to your body.
Related: Signs You're Dehydrated During a Workout
Milder Symptoms
Even mild dehydration has strong effects. Here's how you'll feel with a lack of H2O (hint: it's really not fun).- Fatigue, tiredness, sleepiness
- Headache
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Mood change, irritability, increased anxiety
- Sunken eyes
- Shriveled skin
- Muscle cramps
- Joint aches
Severe Symptoms
If things get worse, so do your symptoms. These are the "go to the hospital" signs.- Low blood pressure, with a rapid heartbeat
- Fever
- Delirium, unconsciousness
- Severe diarrhea and/or vomiting
- Inability to keep fluids down
Latent Effects
Consistently not drinking enough water for an extended period of time has its effect as well. Although you may brush off the milder side effects, your body is still suffering — and several of these have a significant bearing on weight gain.- Low water, slow metabolism. Your body's ability to remove waste and detoxify is inhibited. In addition, your metabolism is slower without water. One study found that drinking 16 ounces of water daily increases your metabolic rate by 30 percent. Guys. That's literally ONE standard-size water bottle. JUST DRINK IT.
- Increased hunger. When you're somewhat dehydrated, your body confuses it for hunger, causing you to eat when you don't need to. Read: weight gain.
- Slowed circulation, irregular temperature. Your CV system suffers, and your equilibrium is totally out of whack.
- Digestion problems. That constipation we talked about becomes a regular thing. Not fun. Also not great for weight loss.
- General fatigue. Same goes for your energy levels. You'll constantly feel tired, unable (or unwilling) to exercise, and unable to concentrate.
- Increased blood sugar. Your body needs water to break down sugar. If you're diabetic, this is especially dangerous.
Severe Long-Term Effects
Now for the worst of it. Yes, it's terrible that dehydration can make you gain weight (or keep you from losing it), but there are some bigger issues at hand. If you're truly neglecting your water intake, this should likely help you get on track. Here's what happens to your body when you don't get enough water.- Heat injury
- Brain swelling
- Seizures
- Hypovolemic shock
- Kidney failure
- Coma and death
jeudi 19 mai 2016
5 Horror Movies Hitting Theaters This Summer
Of all the movies coming out this Summer, we're especially excited about the handful of horror movies. 2016 has already been a good year for horror - see these examples - and there's a pretty wide variety of scary stories coming up. Afraid of sharks? Blake Lively is starring in a movie that will make you pee in your wetsuit. Can't deal with ghosts? Good luck with The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Experiment. Take a look below to see what else is coming up!
18 Breakfasts That Follow the Perfect Weight-Loss Formula
Experts don't recommned skipping meals to save on calories, especially breakfast. Nutritionists Stephanie Clarke, RD, and Willow Jarosh, RD, of C&J Nutrition have shared the perfect equation for how to make asatisfying breakfast that will help also you lose weight. So instead of grabbing a scone or donut with your latte, reach for one of these delicious recipes.
Yellow fever outbreak a 'serious public health event' but not a public emergency, WHO says
The outbreak of yellow fever in central Africa is not a public health emergency, but the situation in serious and needs to be controlled better, World Health Organization advisers say.
Stormtroopers Dancing to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" Is a Gift From the Internet
You never know what to expect from performers when you're watching talent shows, like stormtroopers competing on Britain's Got Talent and dancing to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies." The group appeared on the show in Star Wars gear and surprised everyone with choreography to songs like "Gangnam Style" and "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)."
For those wondering who is in the suits, it appears that the group is made up of a group of guys from Liverpool between the ages of 17 and 24. Their stage name is Boogie Storm (very appropriate). The five-minute video already has more than 4 million views in just two days. Watch for yourself to see if the group made it to the next talent round. It's safe to say, we've definitely never seen stormtroopers move like this before!
Swoon Over These Gorgeous Me Before You Movie Photos
Anxiously awaiting the arrival of Me Before You in theaters? The film adaptation of JoJo Moyes's bestselling novel hits the big screen on June 3, but in the meantime, you can get a sneak peek with a look at these gorgeous stills from the movie. Check out the beautiful trailer, plus some of the best quotes from the book, and keep reading to see all the Me Before You movie pictures that will make you swoon.
Warning: If you haven't read the book and you'd like to avoid any plot hints or spoilers, stop reading!
Ramsay Bolton's Letter to Jon Snow Is Even More Terrifying When You Read It Yourself
We get it, HBO - Ramsay Bolton is a monster. As if we didn't already understand the depths of his cruelty after that traumatizing Reek plot line, the folks behind Game of Thrones just keep giving us more reasons to despise the bastard of Bolton. His recent letter to Jon Snow is just one more horrific gesture that we can add to the list of reasons he sucks.
HBO released an up-close look at the correspondence, which is known as "The Pink Letter" by fans due to its pink, flayed-man wax seal. Though there's some speculation about whether or not Ramsay actually wrote the letter in the book series, it's been confirmed by series director Dan Sackheim that Bolton himself penned (or . . . quilled?) the threats for TV show purposes.
The creepily beautiful note reads:
To the Traitor and Bastard Jon Snow
You allowed thousands of Wildlings past the Wall, you have betrayed your own kind, you have betrayed the North, Winterfell is mine bastard, come and see . . .
Your brother Rickon is in my dungeon, his direwolf's skin is on my floor, come and see . . .
I want my bride back, send her to me bastard and I will not trouble you or your wildling lovers. Keep her from me and I will ride north and slaughter every wildling man, woman, and babe living under your protection. You will watch as I skin them living, you will watch as my soldiers take turn raping your sister, you will watch as my dogs devour your wild little brother, then I will spoon your eyes from their sockets and let my dogs do the rest . . . come and see . . .
Ramsay Bolton, Lord of Winterfell, Warden of the North.
YIKES. We can't wait to see Jon and Sansa's response to this sort of snail mail!
Swoon Over These Gorgeous Me Before You Movie Photos
Anxiously awaiting the arrival of Me Before You in theaters? The film adaptation of JoJo Moyes's bestselling novel hits the big screen on June 3, but in the meantime, you can get a sneak peek with a look at these gorgeous stills from the movie. Check out the beautiful trailer, plus some of the best quotes from the book, and keep reading to see all the Me Before You movie pictures that will make you swoon.
Warning: If you haven't read the book and you'd like to avoid any plot hints or spoilers, stop reading!
Ramsay Bolton's Letter to Jon Snow Is Even More Terrifying When You Read It Yourself
We get it, HBO - Ramsay Bolton is a monster. As if we didn't already understand the depths of his cruelty after that traumatizing Reek plot line, the folks behind Game of Thrones just keep giving us more reasons to despise the bastard of Bolton. His recent letter to Jon Snow is just one more horrific gesture that we can add to the list of reasons he sucks.
HBO released an up-close look at the correspondence, which is known as "The Pink Letter" by fans due to its pink, flayed-man wax seal. Though there's some speculation about whether or not Ramsay actually wrote the letter in the book series, it's been confirmed by series director Dan Sackheim that Bolton himself penned (or . . . quilled?) the threats for TV show purposes.
The creepily beautiful note reads:
To the Traitor and Bastard Jon Snow
You allowed thousands of Wildlings past the Wall, you have betrayed your own kind, you have betrayed the North, Winterfell is mine bastard, come and see . . .
Your brother Rickon is in my dungeon, his direwolf's skin is on my floor, come and see . . .
I want my bride back, send her to me bastard and I will not trouble you or your wildling lovers. Keep her from me and I will ride north and slaughter every wildling man, woman, and babe living under your protection. You will watch as I skin them living, you will watch as my soldiers take turn raping your sister, you will watch as my dogs devour your wild little brother, then I will spoon your eyes from their sockets and let my dogs do the rest . . . come and see . . .
Ramsay Bolton, Lord of Winterfell, Warden of the North.
YIKES. We can't wait to see Jon and Sansa's response to this sort of snail mail!
Wreck-It Ralph Was Missing Something HUGE, According to This Fake Trailer
Wreck-It Ralph may have been a hit in theaters in 2012 - but the animated film definitely left the crew behind Screen Junkies scratching their heads in confusion, making it the prime target for the latest Honest Trailer video.
The clip hilariously points out that while the film was supposed to bring your favorite video games to life, it actually left out a huge component . . . actual video game references. Iconic characters, like Sonic the Hedgehog, only make brief cameos, and digital video game details are also very subtle. The trailer goes on to refer to the movie as a Toy Story reboot while taking a jab at Disney for using wit and bright colors to distract viewers from all of the film's questionable moments and blatant lack of detail. Watch the full clip above for all the humorous (and slightly painful) blows.
18 Breakfasts That Follow the Perfect Weight-Loss Formula
Experts don't recommned skipping meals to save on calories, especially breakfast. Nutritionists Stephanie Clarke, RD, and Willow Jarosh, RD, of C&J Nutrition have shared the perfect equation for how to make asatisfying breakfast that will help also you lose weight. So instead of grabbing a scone or donut with your latte, reach for one of these delicious recipes.
35 Songs You'll Want to Have Your First Wedding Dance To
With wedding season in full swing, our minds can't get off of the songs that will be the soundtrack to your special day - it's not all about the perfect dress and cake. So we took on the very hard task of listening to some of our favorite Latin voices serenade us with their beautiful lyrics and love-inducing melodies to find you the most romantic tune for your first dance as a married couple. Look ahead for 35 options that perfectly explain your intense connection. Not engaged yet? These tunes are still worth a listen.
35 Songs You'll Want to Have Your First Wedding Dance To
With wedding season in full swing, our minds can't get off of the songs that will be the soundtrack to your special day - it's not all about the perfect dress and cake. So we took on the very hard task of listening to some of our favorite Latin voices serenade us with their beautiful lyrics and love-inducing melodies to find you the most romantic tune for your first dance as a married couple. Look ahead for 35 options that perfectly explain your intense connection. Not engaged yet? These tunes are still worth a listen.
Wreck-It Ralph Was Missing Something HUGE, According to This Fake Trailer
Wreck-It Ralph may have been a hit in theaters in 2012 - but the animated film definitely left the crew behind Screen Junkies scratching their heads in confusion, making it the prime target for the latest Honest Trailer video.
The clip hilariously points out that while the film was supposed to bring your favorite video games to life, it actually left out a huge component . . . actual video game references. Iconic characters, like Sonic the Hedgehog, only make brief cameos, and digital video game details are also very subtle. The trailer goes on to refer to the movie as a Toy Story reboot while taking a jab at Disney for using wit and bright colors to distract viewers from all of the film's questionable moments and blatant lack of detail. Watch the full clip above for all the humorous (and slightly painful) blows.
18 Tiny Magical Harry Potter Tattoo Ideas
While we continue to debate and think of new theories about the wizarding world, we also spend time thinking about all the different ways to permanently show off our love of Harry Potter. Though some people might prefer quotes or large illustrations, we also know tiny tattoos are just as lovely. Ahead, we've rounded up some of the best small tattoo ideas that are perfect for any fan of the books and films.
The Me Before You Soundtrack Is Your New Favorite Playlist
Music can make or break a movie, and in the case of Me Before You, the soundtrack elevates the story to a whole new (very emotional) level. Imagine Dragons, Ed Sheeran, and The 1975 are all featured in the film, and the collection of songs makes for a great playlist on its own. Unfortunately, Jessie Ware's "Till the End" isn't available on YouTube or Spotify (yet), but we've rounded up all the other tracks, plus one bonus song that's in the movie but not on the soundtrack. Take a look, subscribe to our Spotify playlist at the end, and check out the soundtrack on iTunes!
Your Fitbit May Soon Do the 1 Thing You've Been Wishing For
Fitbit's latest acquisition may convince you to invest in one once and for all. The company announced that it has acquired Coin, the maker of a smart credit card that holds all of your other credit cards on one device. Coin is working with MasterCard to help companies build mobile payment NFC chips. This means future Fitbits (equipped with the chip) will let wearers pay for products through their devices. The move comes as other fitness trackers, like Jawbone, have already established mobile payments.
Although the innovative news is exciting, Fitbit did reveal that Coin's technology would not be integrated into any products coming out this year. So if you're thinking about getting one, you might want to wait until next year.
The Me Before You Soundtrack Is Your New Favorite Playlist
Music can make or break a movie, and in the case of Me Before You, the soundtrack elevates the story to a whole new (very emotional) level. Imagine Dragons, Ed Sheeran, and The 1975 are all featured in the film, and the collection of songs makes for a great playlist on its own. Unfortunately, Jessie Ware's "Till the End" isn't available on YouTube or Spotify (yet), but we've rounded up all the other tracks, plus one bonus song that's in the movie but not on the soundtrack. Take a look, subscribe to our Spotify playlist at the end, and check out the soundtrack on iTunes!
Your Fitbit May Soon Do the 1 Thing You've Been Wishing For
Fitbit's latest acquisition may convince you to invest in one once and for all. The company announced that it has acquired Coin, the maker of a smart credit card that holds all of your other credit cards on one device. Coin is working with MasterCard to help companies build mobile payment NFC chips. This means future Fitbits (equipped with the chip) will let wearers pay for products through their devices. The move comes as other fitness trackers, like Jawbone, have already established mobile payments.
Although the innovative news is exciting, Fitbit did reveal that Coin's technology would not be integrated into any products coming out this year. So if you're thinking about getting one, you might want to wait until next year.
18 Tiny Magical Harry Potter Tattoo Ideas
While we continue to debate and think of new theories about the wizarding world, we also spend time thinking about all the different ways to permanently show off our love of Harry Potter. Though some people might prefer quotes or large illustrations, we also know tiny tattoos are just as lovely. Ahead, we've rounded up some of the best small tattoo ideas that are perfect for any fan of the books and films.
See Every Angle of Alessandra Ambrosio's Sexy-as-Heck Cannes Film Festival Look
We need to talk about the incredibly sexy dress Alessandra Ambrosio wore to the premiere of The Unknown Girl at the Cannes Film Festival. The silver gown by Michael Kors was a feat of design, featuring just a few pieces of perfectly cut material connected by metal hoops that showed off the Brazilian model's tanned skin and toned body - let's just say there's no way she could have been wearing undergarments.
A few weeks ago, Alessandra, whose style chices are always attention-worthy, chose another revealing number for the 2016 Met Gala, that time by Balmain, and we really can't blame her for wanting to display her killer figure. Scroll ahead to see every angle of her Cannes look, then check out her impressive street style.
See Every Angle of Alessandra Ambrosio's Sexy-as-Heck Cannes Film Festival Look
We need to talk about the incredibly sexy dress Alessandra Ambrosio wore to the premiere of The Unknown Girl at the Cannes Film Festival. The silver gown by Michael Kors was a feat of design, featuring just a few pieces of perfectly cut material connected by metal hoops that showed off the Brazilian model's tanned skin and toned body - let's just say there's no way she could have been wearing undergarments.
A few weeks ago, Alessandra, whose style chices are always attention-worthy, chose another revealing number for the 2016 Met Gala, that time by Balmain, and we really can't blame her for wanting to display her killer figure. Scroll ahead to see every angle of her Cannes look, then check out her impressive street style.
6 Steps to Spring-Cleaning Your Closet, Straight From a Celebrity Stylist
Stylist Irma Martinez, who has worked with celebrities like Thalia, Sofia Vergara, Daisy Fuentes, and Eva Longoria, shares her most useful fashion secrets with POPSUGAR Latina.
The start of a new season is an exciting time, especially for those fashion-obsessed chicas who love revamping their style with the latest trends. Yet, we know the change of season brings the daunting task of organizing our closet and making space for new pieces.
As a fashion stylist and style expert, many of my followers often ask: How do I organize my closet? Don't trends come back? What is worth keeping? I call my closet "mi pequeña boutique" or "my small boutique" because for me the art of dressing should be enjoyable, not stressful. So, here are some easy tips to get your closet clean, organized, and fun!
6 Steps to Spring-Cleaning Your Closet, Straight From a Celebrity Stylist
Stylist Irma Martinez, who has worked with celebrities like Thalia, Sofia Vergara, Daisy Fuentes, and Eva Longoria, shares her most useful fashion secrets with POPSUGAR Latina.
The start of a new season is an exciting time, especially for those fashion-obsessed chicas who love revamping their style with the latest trends. Yet, we know the change of season brings the daunting task of organizing our closet and making space for new pieces.
As a fashion stylist and style expert, many of my followers often ask: How do I organize my closet? Don't trends come back? What is worth keeping? I call my closet "mi pequeña boutique" or "my small boutique" because for me the art of dressing should be enjoyable, not stressful. So, here are some easy tips to get your closet clean, organized, and fun!
If This Theory About Jane the Virgin's Next Season Is True, the Show Is Taking a Huge Turn
If you haven't seen Jane the Virgin's finale episode, turn back now. All the rest of you, come on in.
The final episode of season two is a real shocker: Jane and Michael get married, but on their all-important wedding night, Michael is shot by his partner Susanna, who is revealed to be Rose. It's very unlikely that he survives, unless for some reason he thinks to wear a bullet-proof vest on his wedding day. The finale is a cliffhanger of epic proportions, and while we can deduce that season three will focus on Jane coming to terms with Michael's passing, there is another hint in the episode about what's to come.
The episode's minor subplot revolves around Jane changing her thesis. Jane has always been preoccupied with romance, and her previous thesis reflects not only her fixation with the "perfect romance," but the show's plot about her getting married to the man of her dreams.
"I can't spend an entire year working on something I'm not passionate about," Jane tells Professor Donaldson on the finale. If the theory holds true that Jane's writing mirrors what happens on the show, that means her current path is changing along with her thesis. Jane can't spend next season settling into boring old married life with Michael, it wouldn't be passionate enough for the pseudo telenovela! But then what does next season hold?
"I know what my new thesis should be. It's a love story loosely based on my grandparents," Jane says. "It'll start in Venezuela and explore class differences, religion, sexual stigma, their journey to America - I may even make it bilingual even!" This doesn't mean that season three will be all about Alba, but it might mean that Jane's path will closely follow Alba's. After all, like her grandmother, Jane is (probably) also a widow now. It also means that next season will be more serious than seasons one and two, exploring real issues.
If you're thinking that this sounds like a stretch, consider the character of Professor Donaldson. She has served as a surrogate for the writers before, like the time she brought up whether Jane's writing would follow the Bechdel test, then the entire episode becomes one giant Bechdel test. On the finale, the narrator brings up that the professor "hates the marriage plot," right as Jane is shifting her thesis from romance to reality. The professor (and the board) accept Jane's new thesis proposal, possibly signaling that the writers are taking a new direction on the new season.
This Insane Watermelon Skinning Trick Will Make Your Jaw Drop
We all know how to cut watermelon into cubes and slices, but how many times have your guests really been impressed with those shapes? One former NASA engineer, Mark Rober, figured out the coolest party trick that presents the fruit in a way you'd never imagine.
Rober takes two watermelons close in size - the first he skins completely by removing outer slices with a knife, then smooths its surface out with a dish scrub. The second watermelon is cut into two equal halves and then gutted entirely. Place the skinned watermelon into the empty vessel, and you've got yourself a twist-apart melon.
Watch the video and try it out for yourself!
If This Theory About Jane the Virgin's Next Season Is True, the Show Is Taking a Huge Turn
If you haven't seen Jane the Virgin's finale episode, turn back now. All the rest of you, come on in.
The final episode of season two is a real shocker: Jane and Michael get married, but on their all-important wedding night, Michael is shot by his partner Susanna, who is revealed to be Rose. It's very unlikely that he survives, unless for some reason he thinks to wear a bullet-proof vest on his wedding day. The finale is a cliffhanger of epic proportions, and while we can deduce that season three will focus on Jane coming to terms with Michael's passing, there is another hint in the episode about what's to come.
The episode's minor subplot revolves around Jane changing her thesis. Jane has always been preoccupied with romance, and her previous thesis reflects not only her fixation with the "perfect romance," but the show's plot about her getting married to the man of her dreams.
"I can't spend an entire year working on something I'm not passionate about," Jane tells Professor Donaldson on the finale. If the theory holds true that Jane's writing mirrors what happens on the show, that means her current path is changing along with her thesis. Jane can't spend next season settling into boring old married life with Michael, it wouldn't be passionate enough for the pseudo telenovela! But then what does next season hold?
"I know what my new thesis should be. It's a love story loosely based on my grandparents," Jane says. "It'll start in Venezuela and explore class differences, religion, sexual stigma, their journey to America - I may even make it bilingual even!" This doesn't mean that season three will be all about Alba, but it might mean that Jane's path will closely follow Alba's. After all, like her grandmother, Jane is (probably) also a widow now. It also means that next season will be more serious than seasons one and two, exploring real issues.
If you're thinking that this sounds like a stretch, consider the character of Professor Donaldson. She has served as a surrogate for the writers before, like the time she brought up whether Jane's writing would follow the Bechdel test, then the entire episode becomes one giant Bechdel test. On the finale, the narrator brings up that the professor "hates the marriage plot," right as Jane is shifting her thesis from romance to reality. The professor (and the board) accept Jane's new thesis proposal, possibly signaling that the writers are taking a new direction on the new season.
If Snapchat and Instagram Had a Baby, It Would Be This App
Start making space on your phone. There's a new app called Epic, which combines Instagram's and Snapchat's best features. We bet you'll start using it every day. And the app icon is a unicorn!
To use it, first you need to sign up. Then, you'll recognize a familiar screen that looks like Snapchat's. Take a photo or video, put emoji stickers or filters on it, and hit "Save Moment." That's when you'll really see how different it is. You can either save it to your Story, which disappears after 24 hours, or create a another Story that will last for a set amount of time you choose - including forever. Just like Snapchat's stories, you can add more photos and videos to a Story you've made.
The app idea came about when POPSUGAR's CEO, Brian Sugar, was playing around with Snapchat's Story feature. For him, there were some key features missing. He wanted a new app that would take Snapchat's storytelling and combine it with the social features of Instagram and Pinterest's organization. That's exactly what you get when you peruse the app. Plus, it's a way to finally keep some of your most treasured moments - like those of concerts or trips - saved and viewable over and over again. "It's the new camcorder," said Sugar. Except this time, you will get to see your memories, sans your dad forgetting to set it up and show it off.
As for the app itself, your profile looks like Instagram's and people can view all the stories you've posted. Friends and family can "like," comment, repost, and tag people in comments. You can double tap on a photo or video in a Story and see a feed of what the Story includes. The best part is being able to mention people in a Moment; just write their handle with the @ sign and they'll get a notification letting them know about it. During beta testing, plenty of people were addicted to it in the POPSUGAR offices. Like the sound of that? You can download Epic right now for iOS. An example of what your feed looks like is below.
If you're looking for another awesome way to connect with friends, this is it!
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