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.
mercredi 25 mai 2016
Disney Movies Are Coming to Netflix! Here's What You Need to Know
Can you hear that? That's the sound of millions of people canceling their plans in September, because Disney is coming to Netflix. The streaming service announced the news this week on its blog: "From September onwards, Netflix will become the exclusive US pay TV home of the latest films from Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar."
Now, we could get into the nitty gritty of what this really means - Are we getting Star Wars: The Force Awakens in September? What exactly does "latest" mean? Will we be getting the classics too? - but for now, let's just revel in the movies coming this Summer and be gleeful that this is really happening.
TV Scorecard: What Shows Have Been Canceled or Renewed in 2016?
We're in the middle of May Sweeps, and networks are making major decisions about what shows will make the cut for Fall. Which shows will return this Summer? Which comedies and dramas are getting one final season? What is disappearing into the night, never to be seen again? Take a look below to find out the fate of your favorite shows, and if it's not on this list, it's probably on our previous scorecard!
What's Been Renewed
ABC
Once Upon a Time: Just ahead of its highly anticipated 100th episode, the fantasy series has been picked up for its sixth season.
Scandal: The heart-stopping political drama will return for a sixth season.
Grey's Anatomy: The iconic medical drama is officially coming back for season 13!
How to Get Away With Murder:: This crazy-addictive, insane show will be covering up murders for a third season.
Modern Family: ABC's staple family comedy has been given another season.
Dancing With the Stars: Even though the show has only begun casting season 22, it's already been welcomed back for season 23.
Agents of SHIELD: The TV extension of the Marvel universe will live on for another season.
The Bachelor: Even after hitting its 20th season, the wildly popular dating show has been given another year.
Shark Tank: The veteran show will continue on into its eighth season.
Quantico: The freshman drama will be back for season two.
The Goldbergs: The family sitcom has earned a fourth season.
Fresh Off the Boat: ABC's sophomore series will return for season three.
America's Funniest Home Videos: The show will go on to air its 27th season. Damn!
The Real O'Neals: The series will be back for a second season.
American Crime: The anthology show will return for another season.
NBC
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: The long-running crime series has been granted an 18th season.
Chicago Med: The medical drama will return for season two.
Chicago Fire: The procedural will get a fifth season.
Chicago PD: The Chicago-set series has earned a fourth season.
Blindspot: The new drama was the first show to be picked up last Fall and has already been renewed for season two.
Shades of Blue: Jennifer Lopez's cop drama will come back for season two.
Superstore: NBC is bringing back its new midseason comedy.
Grimm: The show has been renewed for season six.
CBS
NCIS: The procedural has been renewed for not one, but two more seasons.
The Big Bang Theory: The comedy has been renewed.
Blue Bloods: The family cop show will live to see another season.
Elementary: The Sherlock show will return in the Fall.
Hawaii Five-O: The tropical reboot will be back with another season.
Madam Secretary: The political drama is returning with a new season.
NCIS: Los Angeles: Did you think the spinoff was in any danger? You were wrong.
NCIS: New Orleans: This spinoff will also be back.
Scorpion: The drama has earned another batch of episodes.
2 Broke Girls: Your favorite Brooklyn-dwelling ladies will be back.
Criminal Minds: The crime drama will return for season 12.
Life in Pieces: The family comedy will make a triumphant second season return.
Supergirl: The super-series is getting a second season, and it's moving to The CW!
Code Black: The show is getting a second season as well.
The Odd Couple: Matthew Perry's reboot will return.
Beyond Borders: The Criminal Minds spinoff will be back.
Netflix
Orange Is the New Black: The prison comedy has been renewed for another three seasons.
Master of None: Aziz Ansari's hit show will be back for season two.
Jessica Jones: Season two is on the horizon.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: The comedy has been renewed for seasons two and three!
Fuller House: The reboot was renewed for season two just a few days after the first season premiered on Netflix.
The Ranch: Ashton Kutcher's comedy has gotten a second season.
Fox
Sleepy Hollow: The eerie drama is set to return for a fourth season.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Fox comedy will return for season four.
The Last Man on Earth: The apocalyptic hit comedy is coming back for a third season.
Wayward Pines: The mystery series will return for a second season this Summer.
Scream Queens: Ryan Murphy's series is getting a second season.
Empire: Cookie will be back to bring the drama on a third season.
Gotham: The Batman prequel has been granted a third season.
Rosewood: Morris Chestnut will be back.
Lucifer: Get ready for another season.
New Girl: Zooey Deschanel's comedy has been renewed for season six.
The CW
Supernatural: The series is getting a season 12, making it the longest running CW/WB show.
The Vampire Diaries: The drama will return for season eight.
Arrow: Season five of the show is coming.
The Originals: The New Orleans-set spinoff is returning for season four.
Reign: The royal series is coming back for season four.
The 100: The critical favorite is getting a fourth season.
The Flash: The DC show will return for season three.
iZombie: Season three of the zombie show is coming up.
Jane the Virgin: Three cheers for Jane, who is getting a third season.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Golden Globe-winning series will be back for season two.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Get ready for season two.
MTV
The Shannara Chronicles: The new show will return for a second season.
Comedy Central
Broad City: The network has renewed the show for seasons four and five.
Inside Amy Schumer: Of course, Schumer will be back!
AMC
The Walking Dead: The drama has been renewed for season seven.
Better Call Saul: The Breaking Bad spinoff has been renewed for a third season.
Fear the Walking Dead: The network renewed the spinoff for season three within a week of season two's debut.
FX
American Horror Story: The anthology series will get a season six.
Fargo: The anthology series will be back for season three.
Baskets: Zach Galifianakis's bizarre comedy has earned a second season.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The comedy has been renewed for a record-tying seasons 13 and 14.
Man Seeking Woman: The comedy series will be back with a third season.
The Americans: The spy drama has been renewed for a finale two seasons.
Freeform
Shadowhunters: The fantasy series is getting a second season.
Bravo
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce: Bravo is giving the series a whopping three more seasons.
Showtime
Homeland: The drama has been renewed for a fifth season.
The Affair: Get ready for season three of the hit drama.
Syfy
The Magicians: The fantasy has been renewed for a second season.
BET
Being Mary Jane: Gabrielle Union's show will return for a fourth season.
HBO
Vinyl: After only one episode, the show was renewed for a second season.
Game of Thrones: The show was renewed even before seaosn six premiered.
Veep: HBO wants another season of the political comedy.
Silicon Valley: The show will be back with a fourth season.
TV Land
Younger: Sutton Foster's series will return for a third season.
History
Vikings: The drama will be back with season five.
Hulu
The Mindy Project: The streaming service is sticking with Mindy Kaling by renewing the show for a fifth season.
The Path: The drama will return for a second season.
What's Been Canceled
ABC
Of Kings and Prophets: The historical drama has been canceled after two episodes.
Nashville: The drama is over, after four seasons.
Agent Carter: Marvel's series has been canceled after two seasons.
Castle: Nathan Fillion's show will end with season eight.
Muppets: The series will end after only one season.
CBS
Angel From Hell: After a delayed start and only a few aired episodes, the show will not continue.
Mike and Molly: Melissa McCarthy's comedy will end after its current season.
The Good Wife: The show will end after its current run.
Person of Interest: The cop show starring Jim Caviezel will end with season five.
CSI: Cyber: The show is ending after two seasons.
Rush Hour: The adaptation will not be getting a second season.
NBC
Telenovela: The first-year comedy has been canceled.
Game of Silence: The freshman drama did not receive a second season.
Crowded: This midseason family comedy has been given the axe.
Heartbeat: After a delayed premiere and rocky start, the show was canceled after one season.
Undateable: The third-year comedy was not given a new season.
The CW
Beauty and the Beast: The drama's upcoming fourth season will be its last.
HBO
Girls: Though it's technically not a "cancellation," Girls will end after season six.
Togetherness: HBO has canceled the Mark Duplass comedy after two seasons.
TNT
Rizzoli & Isles: TNT is ending the series after season seven.
A&E
Unforgettable: The resuscitated drama was canceled (once again).
USA
Royal Pains: USA will end the medical comedy after its eighth season.
Showtime
Episodes: The upcoming seventh season will be its last.
House of Lies: Don Cheadle's comedy will end after season five.
A&E
Damien: The horror show has been canceled after one season.
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The Space Between Us: This Interplanetary Romance Looks Surprisingly Touching
Asa Butterfield and Britt Robertson are the stars of The Space Between Us, possibly the least conventional love story of 2016. Gardner is basically a Martian; he is born and raised on Mars. Tulsa is just a regular girl, going to high school in Colorado. They happen to meet in a chat room; though Gardner (understandably) keeps his origins a secret, he seeks out Tulsa when he travels to Earth to find his father. It sounds far-fetched, but the trailer is actually really touching, possibly thanks to Vance Joy's "Fire and the Flood." Watch the trailer and check out the pictures; the movie is out on Aug. 19!
1 Mom Got Her Baby to Instantly Stop Crying . . . With Some Help From Justin Bieber
Getting your child to stop crying can require you to get really creative. But for one mom from Saint Charles, MO, the solution was simply the sound of a Justin Bieber tune.
In a hilarious video, 6-month-old Layla Potter was caught on camera having a slight meltdown. But instead of her mom, Brittnay, cradling her to silence, the start of Justin's hit song "Love Yourself" instantly banished all fussing.
Brittnay told the Daily Mail that her daughter is a loyal Justin fan. She discovered her fondness for this particular song while Layla was hungry and crying - and it has been on repeat ever since. While the chords of the track instantly calm Layla, you can probably also guess what happens when it goes off. Check it out to crack up at the adorable Belieber's reaction to the tune.
This Woman Just Announced She's Pregnant With Her Late Husband's Baby a Year After His Death
Kristen Tripson and her husband, Sam, froze embryos back in 2012 and decided that although Sam was battling stage IV lymphoma, those babies - their potential children - would have a chance at life no matter what. Less than a year after Sam's death, Kristen underwent IVF and is now 17 weeks pregnant with Sam's child.
"I know this isn't going to be easy," Kristen told Us Weekly. "I'm not scared, I'm so excited to meet this little person. It's hard to process, but just having a chance to meet another one of Sam's children, it just blows my mind. He was so funny and so silly . . . and I love it when I see that in my children now . . . I get little reminders of Sam every day."
Kristen is due on Oct. 28 and doesn't want to know the sex of the baby, as the couple didn't find out with their other two children, Jack, 5, and Alice Ann, 2. "Will it be a little Sam? Who knows? But they'll be perfect."
Alberta's oilsands industry is a huge source of harmful air pollution, study says
Alberta's oilsands industry is one of the biggest sources in North America of harmful air pollutants called secondary organic aerosols (SOAs), a new Environment Canada study has found.
Alberta's oilsands industry is a huge source of harmful air pollution, study says
Alberta's oilsands industry is one of the biggest sources in North America of harmful air pollutants called secondary organic aerosols (SOAs), a new Environment Canada study has found.
Disney Movies Are Coming to Netflix! Here's What You Need to Know
Can you hear that? That's the sound of millions of people canceling their plans in September, because Disney is coming to Netflix. The streaming service announced the news this week on its blog: "From September onwards, Netflix will become the exclusive US pay TV home of the latest films from Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar."
Now, we could get into the nitty gritty of what this really means - Are we getting Star Wars: The Force Awakens in September? What exactly does "latest" mean? Will we be getting the classics too? - but for now, let's just revel in the movies coming this Summer and be gleeful that this is really happening.
17 Chicken Casserole Recipes to Add to Your Dinner Rotation
It doesn't get much easier than casseroles. Whether you're feeding a family or you want to freeze the rest for later, a casserole is a no-fail option that's guaranteed to be easy and crowd pleasing. These 17 chicken casseroles range from classic (chicken spaghetti) to inventive (chicken spinach pizza couscous casserole), and you're sure to find at least one you want to add to your dinner rotation.
TV Scorecard: What Shows Have Been Canceled or Renewed in 2016?
We're in the middle of May Sweeps, and networks are making major decisions about what shows will make the cut for Fall. Which shows will return this Summer? Which comedies and dramas are getting one final season? What is disappearing into the night, never to be seen again? Take a look below to find out the fate of your favorite shows, and if it's not on this list, it's probably on our previous scorecard!
What's Been Renewed
ABC
Once Upon a Time: Just ahead of its highly anticipated 100th episode, the fantasy series has been picked up for its sixth season.
Scandal: The heart-stopping political drama will return for a sixth season.
Grey's Anatomy: The iconic medical drama is officially coming back for season 13!
How to Get Away With Murder:: This crazy-addictive, insane show will be covering up murders for a third season.
Modern Family: ABC's staple family comedy has been given another season.
Dancing With the Stars: Even though the show has only begun casting season 22, it's already been welcomed back for season 23.
Agents of SHIELD: The TV extension of the Marvel universe will live on for another season.
The Bachelor: Even after hitting its 20th season, the wildly popular dating show has been given another year.
Shark Tank: The veteran show will continue on into its eighth season.
Quantico: The freshman drama will be back for season two.
The Goldbergs: The family sitcom has earned a fourth season.
Fresh Off the Boat: ABC's sophomore series will return for season three.
America's Funniest Home Videos: The show will go on to air its 27th season. Damn!
The Real O'Neals: The series will be back for a second season.
American Crime: The anthology show will return for another season.
NBC
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: The long-running crime series has been granted an 18th season.
Chicago Med: The medical drama will return for season two.
Chicago Fire: The procedural will get a fifth season.
Chicago PD: The Chicago-set series has earned a fourth season.
Blindspot: The new drama was the first show to be picked up last Fall and has already been renewed for season two.
Shades of Blue: Jennifer Lopez's cop drama will come back for season two.
Superstore: NBC is bringing back its new midseason comedy.
Grimm: The show has been renewed for season six.
CBS
NCIS: The procedural has been renewed for not one, but two more seasons.
The Big Bang Theory: The comedy has been renewed.
Blue Bloods: The family cop show will live to see another season.
Elementary: The Sherlock show will return in the Fall.
Hawaii Five-O: The tropical reboot will be back with another season.
Madam Secretary: The political drama is returning with a new season.
NCIS: Los Angeles: Did you think the spinoff was in any danger? You were wrong.
NCIS: New Orleans: This spinoff will also be back.
Scorpion: The drama has earned another batch of episodes.
2 Broke Girls: Your favorite Brooklyn-dwelling ladies will be back.
Criminal Minds: The crime drama will return for season 12.
Life in Pieces: The family comedy will make a triumphant second season return.
Supergirl: The super-series is getting a second season, and it's moving to The CW!
Code Black: The show is getting a second season as well.
The Odd Couple: Matthew Perry's reboot will return.
Beyond Borders: The Criminal Minds spinoff will be back.
Netflix
Orange Is the New Black: The prison comedy has been renewed for another three seasons.
Master of None: Aziz Ansari's hit show will be back for season two.
Jessica Jones: Season two is on the horizon.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: The comedy has been renewed for seasons two and three!
Fuller House: The reboot was renewed for season two just a few days after the first season premiered on Netflix.
The Ranch: Ashton Kutcher's comedy has gotten a second season.
Fox
Sleepy Hollow: The eerie drama is set to return for a fourth season.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Fox comedy will return for season four.
The Last Man on Earth: The apocalyptic hit comedy is coming back for a third season.
Wayward Pines: The mystery series will return for a second season this Summer.
Scream Queens: Ryan Murphy's series is getting a second season.
Empire: Cookie will be back to bring the drama on a third season.
Gotham: The Batman prequel has been granted a third season.
Rosewood: Morris Chestnut will be back.
Lucifer: Get ready for another season.
New Girl: Zooey Deschanel's comedy has been renewed for season six.
The CW
Supernatural: The series is getting a season 12, making it the longest running CW/WB show.
The Vampire Diaries: The drama will return for season eight.
Arrow: Season five of the show is coming.
The Originals: The New Orleans-set spinoff is returning for season four.
Reign: The royal series is coming back for season four.
The 100: The critical favorite is getting a fourth season.
The Flash: The DC show will return for season three.
iZombie: Season three of the zombie show is coming up.
Jane the Virgin: Three cheers for Jane, who is getting a third season.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Golden Globe-winning series will be back for season two.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Get ready for season two.
MTV
The Shannara Chronicles: The new show will return for a second season.
Comedy Central
Broad City: The network has renewed the show for seasons four and five.
Inside Amy Schumer: Of course, Schumer will be back!
AMC
The Walking Dead: The drama has been renewed for season seven.
Better Call Saul: The Breaking Bad spinoff has been renewed for a third season.
Fear the Walking Dead: The network renewed the spinoff for season three within a week of season two's debut.
FX
American Horror Story: The anthology series will get a season six.
Fargo: The anthology series will be back for season three.
Baskets: Zach Galifianakis's bizarre comedy has earned a second season.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The comedy has been renewed for a record-tying seasons 13 and 14.
Man Seeking Woman: The comedy series will be back with a third season.
The Americans: The spy drama has been renewed for a finale two seasons.
Freeform
Shadowhunters: The fantasy series is getting a second season.
Bravo
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce: Bravo is giving the series a whopping three more seasons.
Showtime
Homeland: The drama has been renewed for a fifth season.
The Affair: Get ready for season three of the hit drama.
Syfy
The Magicians: The fantasy has been renewed for a second season.
BET
Being Mary Jane: Gabrielle Union's show will return for a fourth season.
HBO
Vinyl: After only one episode, the show was renewed for a second season.
Game of Thrones: The show was renewed even before seaosn six premiered.
Veep: HBO wants another season of the political comedy.
Silicon Valley: The show will be back with a fourth season.
TV Land
Younger: Sutton Foster's series will return for a third season.
History
Vikings: The drama will be back with season five.
Hulu
The Mindy Project: The streaming service is sticking with Mindy Kaling by renewing the show for a fifth season.
The Path: The drama will return for a second season.
What's Been Canceled
ABC
Of Kings and Prophets: The historical drama has been canceled after two episodes.
Nashville: The drama is over, after four seasons.
Agent Carter: Marvel's series has been canceled after two seasons.
Castle: Nathan Fillion's show will end with season eight.
Muppets: The series will end after only one season.
CBS
Angel From Hell: After a delayed start and only a few aired episodes, the show will not continue.
Mike and Molly: Melissa McCarthy's comedy will end after its current season.
The Good Wife: The show will end after its current run.
Person of Interest: The cop show starring Jim Caviezel will end with season five.
CSI: Cyber: The show is ending after two seasons.
Rush Hour: The adaptation will not be getting a second season.
NBC
Telenovela: The first-year comedy has been canceled.
Game of Silence: The freshman drama did not receive a second season.
Crowded: This midseason family comedy has been given the axe.
Heartbeat: After a delayed premiere and rocky start, the show was canceled after one season.
Undateable: The third-year comedy was not given a new season.
The CW
Beauty and the Beast: The drama's upcoming fourth season will be its last.
HBO
Girls: Though it's technically not a "cancellation," Girls will end after season six.
Togetherness: HBO has canceled the Mark Duplass comedy after two seasons.
TNT
Rizzoli & Isles: TNT is ending the series after season seven.
A&E
Unforgettable: The resuscitated drama was canceled (once again).
USA
Royal Pains: USA will end the medical comedy after its eighth season.
Showtime
Episodes: The upcoming seventh season will be its last.
House of Lies: Don Cheadle's comedy will end after season five.
A&E
Damien: The horror show has been canceled after one season.
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19 Unreal Places in Canada You Must See Before You Die
Canada is a country filled with a diverse variety of activities and nature. It's a standout travel destination, so we rounded up the best places you can go while visiting. Check out all the amazing things you MUST do while you're still living and breathing. It's time to make a bucket list!
15 Qualities That Will Impress Your Boss
Every job is different, but most bosses seek the same set of basic characteristics in their employees. You can wipe out some of the stress your manager causes by learning and anticipating her quirks, understanding her expectations, and talking to her about shared goals and needs. Get a head start by making sure you are radiating these attributes in the workplace.
- Additional reporting by Hilary White
Stretch Your Dollar: DIY Instagram Canvas Prints
If you love snapping cool pictures with your smartphone using Instagram or Hipstamatic but don't know what to do with those square shots, then try making your own canvas print. Instead of tossing down the cash for square picture frames or paying up to $20 a pop for a professional small canvas print, try this easy DIY that rings in around $5. Pick up a square canvas at your craft store along with Mod Podge, which is basically the adult version of white glue. And no need for fancy photo paper; basic printer paper works wonderfully. So select your favorite print, and get ready for a picture-perfect project.
What You'll Need:
- 6-by-6-inch square canvas
- Sandpaper
- Mod Podge
- Foam brush
- Paintbrush
- Black acrylic paint
- Square picture
- Paper cutter or scissors
- Scrap paper
Directions:
- Select a picture that you'd like for creating the print. Resize the image using your computer until it is 6 by 6 inches and then print, using the best printer settings. Gather the other materials for creating the canvas print before getting started.
- Use a paper cutter to trim the image, creating a perfect square. You can position the print over the canvas to double-check its size, trimming as needed.
- Give the front of the canvas a quick sanding with fine sandpaper, which helps the Mod Podge really adhere to the print and canvas.
- With a foam brush, coat the front of the canvas with a layer of Mod Podge and then position the print, smoothing gently. Don't worry if there are any bumps or puckers, they will smooth out once the glue is dry. Let rest for an hour before the next step.
- Now coat the print with a layer of Mod Podge, working first horizontally with the foam brush and then vertically. Once again, don't worry about any bumps; they'll disappear as the canvas dries.
- Place a piece of scrap paper under the canvas, and coat the sides with black acrylic paint, which really makes this DIY look professional. Touch up the black paint if needed.
- Once dry, find the perfect spot for hanging the finished canvas print, or give it to a special someone as a gift.
19 Things You Never Knew About HomeGoods
Few stores inspire devotion in their customers like HomeGoods. Treasures abound in HomeGoods locations across the country, and for that reason shoppers are seriously dedicated to the brand.
But, frankly, shopping at HomeGoods makes me curious. Where do buyers find the merchandise? How do certain items end up at my local HomeGoods, and not elsewhere? I have so many questions, but so few answers.
It turns out I'm not the only one. The company is notoriously secretive about their corporate processes. Fortunately, some answers are out there if one does a little digging. If you'd like to know more about the magical store that is HomeGoods, then read on.
5 Things at Hotels You Should Always Avoid Touching
I grew up with a clean-freak mom who always brought disinfecting Lysol to hotels during family vacations. I used to poke fun at her germ obsession, but now I realize that was a smart move . . . a really smart move. You know the obvious: the same hotel rooms are used by many different people. But you might not know that hotel cleaning practices are not always up to par, and there can be some seriously nasty stuff lurking in the room you're sleeping in. Of course, this is not an all-inclusive assumption - there are undoubtedly many hotel maids who do their jobs well and clean everything the way it's supposed to be cleaned. But there are exceptions, and there are hidden cameras to prove it. Just to be safe, these are five things you should always avoid when traveling and staying in a hotel room, or make sure to disinfect them or bring your own.
- The pillowcases: It's a no-brainer that sheets need to be changed between one guest and the next. Thankfully, this seems to happen most of the time. Pillowcases are another story. When the Today show completed a hotel investigation across the country in five of the nation's top hotel chains like Holiday Inn and The Crowne Plaza, their hidden cameras revealed a common bed-changing practice among maids: placing the pillows on the chair next to the bed while changing the sheets, and then giving the dirty pillows a mere fluff before putting them back. There might not be visible stains, but a surface that's touched by people's hair and faces needs to be washed. BYOP is the new BYOB.
- The TV remote: We don't usually incorporate the remotes in our homes into our daily cleaning routines, and it doesn't seem that people cleaning hotel rooms do either. A microbiologist took swabs from various items in hotel rooms and found that the remotes in each room ranked the highest on the germ meter and analyzed the results in a lab, where she found "colonies of E. Coli," among other potentially dangerous contaminates. She noted, "This indicates there was fecal contamination on the remote, so perhaps someone used the restroom and didn't wash their hands when they were done." Lesson learned: always disinfect remotes before you touch them, just in case.
- The comforter: If you've always felt weird about cozying up with the top-layer comforter on your hotel bed, you're not alone. The comforters tie the rooms together and make them look nice, but they're not cleaned in between each use . . . or barely at all. A CNN investigation found that bedspreads "might only be changed four times a year." Bringing an extra blanket if you can is always a good idea so that you can remove the comforter.
- The glasses and mugs: Proceed with caution before you drink out of a glass or mug in the room. Investigation after investigation has found that many times, maids quickly rinse out used glasses without washing them, or worse, spray them with a cleaning liquid that says "do not drink." Luckily, most hotel rooms now offer those individual cups wrapped in plastic, so always use those if you can.
- The phone: Want some room service? You'll want to clean the phone with disinfecting wipes or spray first. In nearly all the hotels part of the Today show's investigation last year, the phones were high on the list of the most germ-filled items - sometimes they were three times the limit. Like remotes, phone surfaces are often overlooked during cleaning routines, but they're some of the most-touched spots in hotels. The takeaway: you can never be too cautious when it comes to hotel germs!
The 10 Commandments of Living Alone (and Loving It!)
In the wise words of Beyoncé, "Who run the world? Girls." If you're a single lady who's living alone, you've probably already learned to love your bachelorette pad - living alone is insanely liberating, and these are some of the best years in your adult life. But to avoid getting overwhelmed by clutter, unpreparedness, or old habits, we've narrowed down some guidelines for living alone (and loving it).
So turn on some throwback girl-power tunes and celebrate your independence by following these single-lady decor commandments.
Source: Brittany Ambridge for Domino
17 Running Man Challenge Memes That Will Make You Want to Try It Yourself
The Running Man Challenge shows no signs of slowing down. Every few days, new videos and memes appear on the internet, and some of them are even funnier than the original video. It's only been a month since the challenge surfaced on the internet, so you can expect to keep seeing it for a few more weeks before it dies down. Ahead, see some of our favorite ones, and if those don't convince you to try the challenge, we don't know what will.
The Space Between Us: This Interplanetary Romance Looks Surprisingly Touching
Asa Butterfield and Britt Robertson are the stars of The Space Between Us, possibly the least conventional love story of 2016. Gardner is basically a Martian; he is born and raised on Mars. Tulsa is just a regular girl, going to high school in Colorado. They happen to meet in a chat room; though Gardner (understandably) keeps his origins a secret, he seeks out Tulsa when he travels to Earth to find his father. It sounds far-fetched, but the trailer is actually really touching, possibly thanks to Vance Joy's "Fire and the Flood." Watch the trailer and check out the pictures; the movie is out on Aug. 19!
Why Jay Garrick Suiting Up as the Flash Is a Bigger Deal Than You Thought
Season two of The Flash concluded this week, with a finale jam-packed with plot twists and, yes, even a long-awaited kiss. The team defeats Zoom, and we finally find out who the "man in the iron mask" is: Jay Garrick - as in the original Jay Garrick, not the nightmare of a person who turns out to be Zoom. That's not even the best part! It turns out that Jay is the Earth-3 doppelgänger of Barry's dad, you know, the one who Zoom just murdered. It's a shock for Barry to see a man who looks just like his father again, but it's even crazier when you realize that John Wesley Shipp, the man who plays Henry Allen/Jay Garrick, was the original Flash on the short-lived series in 1990. Check him out:
Here he is out of the suit; you're welcome.
Who else suddenly really misses the '90s? Anyway, we salute you, Original Flash.
6 Things We Learned About Ghostbusters After Spending a Day on the Set
It's a wet - like, really soaking wet - September morning on the Weymouth, MA, set of Ghostbusters, just about an hour's drive outside of Boston. Today, the cast and crew are in the middle of a major centerpiece scene that features ghosts from different eras and time periods battling it out with the Busters themselves in Times Square. An expansive greenscreen is set up in the former airplane hangar, which has been converted into a soundstage. One of the many dozens of extras sits huddled on a stool as she waits to be summoned. Head down, she's absorbed in her iPhone - the technology providing a comic contrast to the 1700s-era petticoats and undead, gray-ish makeup she wears.
As far as set visits go, there's very little of the scene to actually see given the aforementioned greenscreen. (There is a groan among several of the journalists assembled when we are told that Chris Hemsworth wrapped his role mere days before our arrival. He, too, will go unseen.) But it is a pretty entertaining thing to behold, anyway: the comedic powerhouses who make up the core cast - Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon, Melissa McCarthy, and Kristen Wiig - are stunting and improvising their hearts out in a near total visual and sensory vacuum . . . and nailing it anyway. In between takes, we talk with the stars and director Paul Feig about the making of the film, the don't-call-it-a-remake plot, and some of the bigger conversations around gender and nostalgia Ghostbusters has sparked, all before even hitting theaters.
29 Cillian Murphy Movie GIFs That'll Convince You He's Frighteningly Sexy
Until somewhat recently, versatile Irish actor Cillian Murphy was often regarded as more of a go-to villain than as a sex symbol . . . but that was before the world saw him in Peaky Blinders and realized that he's drop-dead gorgeous. How his chiseled bone structure and striking blue eyes avoided widespread celebrity-crush status for so long is a mystery, because Murphy has been gorgeous from the start of his career - and we've rounded up 29 movie moments that prove it. Before reading on, be warned: his signature jaw clench may cause heart palpitations.
Pink Turns the Stage Into Her Own Wonderland During a Performance of "Just Like Fire"
We just can't get enough of Pink. After getting surprised by her celeb crush, Johnny Depp, on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the singer gave yet another remarkable performance of her hit "Just Like Fire" from the upcoming film Alice Through the Looking Glass. Not only is she the epitome of cool as she belts out the lyrics in a flowing pink dress, but she basically turns the stage into her own Wonderland. Long story short, we're kind of obsessed!
Kate Mara's New Horror Movie Will Make the Hairs Stand Up on the Back of Your Neck
Kate Mara knows how to handle terror. She was featured in the very first season of American Horror Story, and she starred in Fantastic Four. (Oh, Fantastic Four burn!) Now she's in a sci-fi horror flick called Morgan, which has a rather ambiguous trailer out now. She's playing a corporate troubleshooter who goes to investigate a bizarre accident caused by some half-human/half-science experiment called Morgan. Anya Taylor-Joy, Toby Jones, Rose Leslie, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Paul Giamatti are all costarring, and the film doesn't have a release date yet. In the meantime, you can check out these horror movies hitting theaters this Summer!
13 Disney Classics Being Rebooted Into Live-Action Movies
It's no secret that Disney has been refreshing its animated classics with live-action reboots like crazy lately. From Lily James's Cinderella to Kristen Stewart's Snow White, your favorite childhood princesses and princes have stepped into the modern world, so to speak, and plenty more are on the way. Keep scrolling to see which of your Disney faves will be getting some live-action love over the next few years, and watch the teaser trailer for Beauty and the Beast.
50 Books, 50 States: A Literary Map of America
Throughout the year, there are infinite opportunities to do a whole lot of reading. You might be looking for great books to take on a plane or in a car for your various vacations. Or maybe you're staying put, but you'd love a great read to bring to the beach or a local cafe. Whatever the case, we've got an eclectic list of amazing books that should be perfect for whatever your 2016 holds. That's right, we're presenting a book-lover's tour of America. Scroll through these 50 books - one for each of the 50 states - and find out what takes place in your home state! Or, you know, maybe that state you've always wanted to visit.
"Dancing With the Doctors" at This Children's Hospital Is Guaranteed to Win Big Smiles
Even though Dancing With the Stars officially crowned their winner, a few other performers are still stealing hearts across the nation. In a sweet video shared on Facebook, doctors at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta are breaking it down with their patients and turning the hospital halls into a lively dance party. From Dr. Romero, a hepatologist, and his adorable partner jiving in the lawn to Dr. Clabby, a cardiologist, using her moves to bring a smile to her little one's face despite being hooked up to a plethora of wires, these doctors and their buddies deserve much more than a mirror ball trophy!
This Is The Only Tip You Need on How to Travel With a Baby
Traveling with a baby this Summer?
The popular New Zealand blogger behind YouTube's How to Dad has a few handy tips for doing so.
The first rule? Don't lose the baby.
But that's not nearly the most important piece of advice parents should glean from this lighthearted instructional video. After demonstrating a series of "holds" to try while on the move – the classic dad shoulders, the standard front pack, the running dad, the DIY, and the "she'll be right," to name a few – he offers up one tip that is crucial to having a successful, enjoyable trip.
Find a babysitter.
Sage wisdom, Dad. Happy traveling, parents!
The Bond Between These Triplets and Their Garbage Men Is Like Nothing You've Ever Seen
Tuesdays and Fridays are very special days for Holden, Heaton, and Wilder Reich. In fact, twice a week, these 2-year-old triplets eagerly wait in anticipation, and as the big moment draws near, both Heaton and Wilder grab a bottle of Gatorade, run down to the end of their driveway, and sit in suspense.
As soon as they hear the familiar honk of their good friends - whom they lovingly refer to as Mr. Rob and Mr. Chad - the kids wave as the garbage collectors pull over for a special visit. After excited squeals and big hugs are exchanged, the toddlers eagerly give their favorite guys each a drink and sometimes even homemade treats like chocolate cookies. The hardworking men then excitedly (and patiently) allow the little ones to be helpers.
"I'm grateful for today," the toddlers' mom, Martha Sugalski, wrote on Facebook. "Grateful the babies were able to see their friends that they clearly love so much. Grateful that these men take time out of their busy schedule to hang with us for a little bit on Tuesdays and Fridays. They truly are our favorite days of the week."
14 '80s Movies You NEED to Show Your Kids Today (and Not a Disney Movie in Sight)
Every generation has their flicks. My parents made me sit through Lawrence of Arabia and The Godfather, but few flicks are as generationally relevant as the classic '80s films so many of us grew up watching. I'm looking at you, John Hughes. You defined a generation. You taught us what it meant to be an angsty teen. You provided us with hours upon hours of VHS enjoyment!
With news that Pretty in Pink will be returning to theaters next month for the flick's 30th anniversary (yes, we are that old), I quickly started brainstorming my favorite movies from my childhood that my kids MUST see. It isn't pretty - '80s fashion leaves much to be desired - but the stories stand the test of time and give kids a glimpse at life before cell phones, texting, and the Internet, along with some great life lessons. Read on to see what you should add to your family's movie-night list now!
13 Road Trip Hacks Every Family Needs to Know
Road trips are fun, exciting, and adventurous, but with kids, they have the potential to be a bit disastrous if you're not prepared. Don't risk having bored, restless, and hungry kids stuck in the car for hours on end - ensure your trip goes smoothly by keeping them and yourself sane with a few clever tips and tricks.
Scroll through for 13 road trip hacks every family should know.
Why Jay Garrick Suiting Up as the Flash Is a Bigger Deal Than You Thought
Season two of The Flash concluded this week, with a finale jam-packed with plot twists and, yes, even a long-awaited kiss. The team defeats Zoom, and we finally find out who the "man in the iron mask" is: Jay Garrick - as in the original Jay Garrick, not the nightmare of a person who turns out to be Zoom. That's not even the best part! It turns out that Jay is the Earth-3 doppelgänger of Barry's dad, you know, the one who Zoom just murdered. It's a shock for Barry to see a man who looks just like his father again, but it's even crazier when you realize that John Wesley Shipp, the man who plays Henry Allen/Jay Garrick, was the original Flash on the short-lived series in 1990. Check him out:
Here he is out of the suit; you're welcome.
Who else suddenly really misses the '90s? Anyway, we salute you, Original Flash.
6 Things We Learned About Ghostbusters After Spending a Day on the Set
It's a wet - like, really soaking wet - September morning on the Weymouth, MA, set of Ghostbusters, just about an hour's drive outside of Boston. Today, the cast and crew are in the middle of a major centerpiece scene that features ghosts from different eras and time periods battling it out with the Busters themselves in Times Square. An expansive greenscreen is set up in the former airplane hangar, which has been converted into a soundstage. One of the many dozens of extras sits huddled on a stool as she waits to be summoned. Head down, she's absorbed in her iPhone - the technology providing a comic contrast to the 1700s-era petticoats and undead, gray-ish makeup she wears.
As far as set visits go, there's very little of the scene to actually see given the aforementioned greenscreen. (There is a groan among several of the journalists assembled when we are told that Chris Hemsworth wrapped his role mere days before our arrival. He, too, will go unseen.) But it is a pretty entertaining thing to behold, anyway: the comedic powerhouses who make up the core cast - Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon, Melissa McCarthy, and Kristen Wiig - are stunting and improvising their hearts out in a near total visual and sensory vacuum . . . and nailing it anyway. In between takes, we talk with the stars and director Paul Feig about the making of the film, the don't-call-it-a-remake plot, and some of the bigger conversations around gender and nostalgia Ghostbusters has sparked, all before even hitting theaters.
29 Cillian Murphy Movie GIFs That'll Convince You He's Frighteningly Sexy
Until somewhat recently, versatile Irish actor Cillian Murphy was often regarded as more of a go-to villain than as a sex symbol . . . but that was before the world saw him in Peaky Blinders and realized that he's drop-dead gorgeous. How his chiseled bone structure and striking blue eyes avoided widespread celebrity-crush status for so long is a mystery, because Murphy has been gorgeous from the start of his career - and we've rounded up 29 movie moments that prove it. Before reading on, be warned: his signature jaw clench may cause heart palpitations.
mardi 24 mai 2016
Penélope Cruz Just Wore 4 Different Outfits in 1 Day (Yes, Really)
Penélope Cruz turned a press day in New York into her very own fashion show. The Spanish actress, who is married to Javier Bardem, was busy promoting her new movie, Ma Ma, on Monday, May 23, and we couldn't keep our eyes off her gorgeous, Spring-ready style - especially considering she made a whopping four outfit changes.
Penélope mixed up all her looks, opting for flirty and feminine dresses, a pantsuit, and even jeans and an edgy fringed leather jacket. That's like four days' worth of solid outfits, right? Yet she seamlessly pulled them off in a matter of hours, inspiring us to (one day) do the same. Keep scrolling to see Penélope's stylish outfits up close, and then admire all her showstopping red carpet moments over the years.
12 Makeup and Hair Tutorials That Will Get You Through the Summer Beautifully
With the Summer heat comes a new set of beauty woes: how to wear makeup without it melting off your face, updos that won't make you look disheveled, and waterproof tricks that will survive both sweat and the beach. To save you from wading your way through thousands of YouTube videos, we rounded up the best from some of our favorite Latina beauty bloggers. These are gold!
9 Shoes Fashion Bloggers Are Living In This Spring
The best part about the season changing is getting to go shopping - no one can blame you for hitting the stores; you need pieces that fit the weather after all. But our favorite part isn't getting to buy new dresses and shirts - though, of course, we love that too - but trying on cute shoes we'll be living in the entire season.
So, to simplify the process and avoid being buried in a pile of shoe boxes at a department store, we're taking a look at the best dressed Latina fashion bloggers for inspiration on what we need on our feet this Spring. These are the shoes they'll be wearing over and over again, and so will you.
Alessandra Ambrosio's 2016 Street Style Is Already Perfect AF
It doesn't matter if she's on the Balmain runway or simply running errands with her gorgeous family - Alessandra Ambrosio will always catch your eye. The Brazilian model and Victoria's Secret Angel, who recently shut down the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in Zuhair Murad, continuously brings her fashion A game - and her killer street style is no exception.
From trendy '70s-style flared jeans to Spring-ready white pants, sunglasses, and bright colors, keep scrolling to admire all of Alessandra's best out-and-about looks this year - there are already so many. Want even more inspiration? Check out what popular her favorite skirt style.
8 Things You Never Knew About Trader Joe's, Straight From a Former Employee
I spoke to a former employee who worked at Trader Joe's for a year, and he gave me the inside scoop on how the company is run, the little-known details of the return policy, and what the point of those somewhat-annoying bells is. Spoiler alert: there's no real dirt (I tried!), but what I got was interesting, behind-the-scenes intel that made me an even bigger fan of the store.
There's a reason the customer service is so good.
Trader Joe's strategy in providing a quality customer-service experience is simple: overstaff. "They totally overstaff so that you don't feel like your stocking duties or your register duties trump interacting with customers - they encourage you to be nice to customers." That's why you can almost always find someone in a Hawaiian t-shirt or crew-member uniform walking around and waiting to help you find anything.
The employees try all the new products so they know what to tell customers.
"Each Trader Joe's has a break room, and they have one person who's in charge of cooking new stuff that the store gets and making it available for the entire staff who comes through the store that day to try it. They want you to try all the products so you can have an opinion so that when you recommend stuff to people, it's not baseless."
The pay is REALLY good.
This guy started out at Trader Joe's making $12/hour, which was above the state's minimum wage. You not only start out making a good amount, but it gets even better quickly. After three months of working more than 30 hours a week, you get health insurance and a 401K. You'll also likely get a raise once or twice a year. A friend of this employee worked at Trader Joe's for over five years and made $21/hour - that's an annual salary of $42K.
They donate all unsold food.
"Trader Joe's donates a ton of food. It's called 'spoils,' which just means it's not in perfect shape. There's nothing wrong with eating a lime with a couple brown spots, but if you wouldn't buy it and be excited about buying it, then it gets put with spoils and typically gets donated. They donate flowers, produce - everything - to local organizations."
There's a method behind the bell ringing.
You've sometimes noticed employees ringing bells while you're checking out, right? There's a method to the madness, and it's sort of like the store's secret language for various customer-service needs. "One bell means everyone to your register, which means the lines are getting too long and they need everyone at a register. Two bells means you need an employee to come over and help with something. For example, let's say the bag of spinach you bought is partially opened or looks bad; you ring two bells and an employee will come over and grab a new one for you. Three bells means a manager needs to come over."
Every store has an in-house artist.
"Literally all of the signage around the store is custom-made by two or three artists who hang out in the back and almost exclusively do that, and register work every once in a while." That's why every store has location-based art throughout the store - pretty cool, right?
You can return ANYTHING.
Seriously, you could open a bag of popcorn, try it, and bring it back if you didn't like it - for a full refund. "You see that a lot. You get people who come back and say, 'Hey, I tried it, but I didn't really like it.'" Excuse me while I go try every single thing in the snack aisle.
They strive to create an experience that's beyond grocery shopping.
"They really push this whole, 'we don't want you to feel like you're just grocery shopping' thing. They want it to be an experience - something that pulls you out of the monotony of your everyday life."
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Make These 3 Changes, Burn More Calories
Exercise is essential when it comes to dropping pounds. So if you're eager to lose the weight, then here are three everyday changes that will help increase your calorie burn.
Related: Start Your Day With a 300-Calorie-Burning Video Workout
Hello Sunshine
Moving workouts to early mornings may mean cursing your alarm clock, but here's the big payoff: morning exercisers burn more calories. And now that the sun rises earlier, it'll be easier to pull yourself out of bed than it was in the Winter. Research shows that people who exercise in the a.m. work harder and for longer periods of time, which may be because they're more alert and energetic and they don't feel as rushed as afternoon or evening exercisers. Getting into a morning routine will also help you stick with it, which will help even more with your weight-loss journey.
Related: Turn Any Staircase Into a Workout
Get Speedy
When it comes to cardio, running will help you lose more weight than walking since it burns more calories, but if you increase your speed just a little, then you'll burn even more. And don't stick to a consistent pace the entire workout. Adding sprinting intervals is an effective way to increase your calorie burn and has also been proven to reduce belly fat. Also be sure to swing those arms as you move, and you'll burn 15 percent more calories.
Related: Intervals For the Beginner: 30-Minute Treadmill Workout
Strength Train in the Ladies' Room
Muscle burns more calories than fat does, so the more muscle mass you have, the better it is for weight loss. Don't just hit the weight room at the gym. Include strength-training moves throughout your day, such as push-ups on the bathroom counter and this two-minute butt and thigh workout while brushing your teeth. You can also work your body by carrying a basket instead of pushing a cart, using the stairs whenever possible, and sitting on an exercise ball instead of a chair.
The CDC Finds That Public Swimming Pools Are Way Filthier Than We Think
While public swimming pools haven't always been regarded as shining beacons of immaculate sanitation, a recent study from the Center For Disease Control and Prevention finds that they may be worse off than we thought.
The CDC recently published a report that looked at public swimming facilities in Arizona, California, Florida, New York, and Texas in an attempt to assess pool-related disease outbreaks and other injuries. The findings were pretty dismal: about 80 percent of the pools they looked at violated proper inspection requirements, and some of them were so egregious they were forced to immediately close until further notice.
Some of the violations included faulty fences and gates to prevent younger children from falling in deeper pools, however, some of the more alarming violations included improper pH and disinfectant levels that are meant to stop the spread of diseases relating to fecal matter and parasites. This proved to be a particular problem in smaller children's pools that didn't have the correct levels to maintain sanitation, especially considering that little ones don't always have their bathroom skills down.
We're hoping that this semi-alarming report will call for some drastic improvements so that everyone can continue enjoying this summertime activity and fitness staple.
Runger Is Real! How to Deal With Insatiable Hunger When Marathon Training
I was so psyched last year when I decided to train for my first half marathon. I expected to slim down and get so ripped from all that running, but to my surprise, I ended up gaining weight. Folks, I was a victim of runger.
What is runger, you ask? It's the insatiable, undeniable, monstrous feeling of hunger you get after running. It can happen hours or a day after a long run and even follow you all throughout your months while training for a race. And it sucks. Especially if you're running to lose weight. Because while running for 60 minutes at a 10-minute pace does burn 540 calories, the two pieces of pizza (544 calories) and two beers (200 calories) you feel physically compelled to inhale aftward add up to 744 calories!
So how do you deal with running-induced hunger while training for a race without gaining weight? We've enlisted the help of three experts, certified dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition, and Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh of C&J Nutrition, registered dietitians and authors of Healthy, Happy Pregnancy Cookbook, to share some expert advice.
Start Off Right
They agree that being proactive and eating the right foods is key to keeping hunger at bay. Leslie says it's important to fuel yourself before and during your long runs. Eat something that offers easily digestible carbs and a little protein about an hour or two before your run. Nosh on whole-wheat crackers or a piece of toast with almond butter, a small fruit smoothie, regular yogurt (not Greek), or a banana with a handful of almonds.
Keep It Going
Then for every 45 to 60 minutes of exercise, Stephanie says to "consume 25 to 60 grams of carbs" plus water. Or for really long runs, go for "10 grams of carbs every 20 minutes." Play around with what works for you. You'll need to keep an energy source on hand like Gu, Shot Blocks, or Honey Stingers, or keep your water bottle filled with a healthy sports drink like Vega Sport Pre-Workout Energizer. This will prevent your energy levels from "bonking."
Finish With This
Leslie, Stephanie, and Willow all agree to eat a post-workout snack within 30 minutes after your run to refuel and stave off hunger later. Choose something that offers a 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein. A granola bar, yogurt with berries, chocolate milk, a small protein smoothie like this one made with watermelon, whole-grain toast with avocado and a hard-boiled egg, or an apple with peanut butter are great options. And be sure to hydrate to replace lost fluids. Sometimes thirst can be mistaken for feeling hungry.
All Day Long
The rest of the day, a runner's diet should break down to 50 to 60 pecent carbs, 15 to 20 percent protein, and 25 to 30 percent fats. So if you're eating a 2,000-calories-a-day diet, that breaks down to 250 to 300 grams of carbs, 100 grams of protein, and 67 grams of fats. To ensure you get what you need, every meal should include a combo of these four things at every meal: protein such as beans, nuts, and lean meats; fiber such as fresh veggies; healthy fats like avocado, nut butters, and olive oil; and complex carbs like whole grains.
Remember that just because you're exercising a lot doesn't give you the green light to eat whatever you want, especially if weight loss is your goal. Use the hunger scale to determine when you need to eat - reach for something when you're at about a 3 (stomach starting to feel hungry) and stop at about a 7 (satisfied but not stuffed).
Throw These In
Staying ahead of your hunger before you feel famished will prevent you from wanting to eat your entire kitchen. This could mean that if you've always been a three-meals-a-day kind of gal that you start eating a couple snacks in between your meals. These should offer two out of these three macronutrients: proteins, carbs, and fats. And keep your snack to around 150 calories - this isn't a mini meal. A piece of fruit with a handful of nuts, veggies with hummus, or a few spoonfuls of avocado with sunflower seeds are healthy choices.
Unleash Your Inner Acrobat With an Aerial Hoop Workout
If you've ever watched a Cirque du Soleil show, you know how breathtaking aerial performances are. Thanks to the show's popularity, a number of acrobatic studios have popped up all over NYC, bringing aerial hoop workouts to the mainstream. The best part of aerial hoop classes is that you can participate regardless of your proficiency level. Hannah Bronfman stopped by NYC's Body & Pole, to try her hand at this acrobatic performance technique.
How to Live Stylishly in a Studio Apartment
If there's one thing that gets a bad rap in design, it's the studio apartment. Often a rental with very little in the way of space, studios must do it all without room to spare. While it is a tall order, we found a place that does it just right. Tucked away in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, this studio is just as relaxing as it is energizing. Keeping rental restrictions and their client Jamie's laid-back style in mind, designers Lindsay Boswell and Ali Levin of LABLstudio created an urban oasis filled with ideas that anyone would sacrifice square footage for.
Mixing earthy and glamorous touches, this "hidden gem" evolved into a room suitable for sleeping, living, and entertaining. Getting creative with the space, Boswell and Levin incorporated unexpected pops of color using removable wallpaper and made sure every piece served a variety of purposes. The result proves that size isn't everything! Keep reading for a full studio tour and Lindsay and Ali's favorite tricks for decking out a small space.
Find Out What's Happened to Your Favorite HGTV Hosts of Yesteryear
If you're anything like me, you spend a lot of time watching HGTV - and have done so for years! The network, which launched in 1994, has seen a number of series and hosts over the last two decades. At the moment, the network has a huge roster of stars including the Property Brothers's Drew and Jonathan Scott and Flip or Flop's Tarek and Christina El Moussa.
Many years ago, however, the network was populated by a number of different faces. You may have wondered, at one time or another, what happened to your favorite HGTV hosts of yesterday. Well, wonder no longer, because we've found out!
14 Red Sangria Recipes That'll Have You Saying, "Yum!"
There's never a bad time for red sangria - don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The refreshing taste of icy red wine, mixed with sweet fruit and some tangy liquor, pairs as perfectly with a sunny day as it does with a wintry one. These 14 recipes show just that! We suggest you make them in big batches for your next cookout with friends and family, but that doesn't mean we frown upon enjoying a few glasses on your own by the pool. Scroll ahead for the delicious recipes.
More into white sangria than red? We've got you covered with 25 recipes to mix up ASAP.
Penélope Cruz Just Wore 4 Different Outfits in 1 Day (Yes, Really)
Penélope Cruz turned a press day in New York into her very own fashion show. The Spanish actress, who is married to Javier Bardem, was busy promoting her new movie, Ma Ma, on Monday, May 23, and we couldn't keep our eyes off her gorgeous, Spring-ready style - especially considering she made a whopping four outfit changes.
Penélope mixed up all her looks, opting for flirty and feminine dresses, a pantsuit, and even jeans and an edgy fringed leather jacket. That's like four days' worth of solid outfits, right? Yet she seamlessly pulled them off in a matter of hours, inspiring us to (one day) do the same. Keep scrolling to see Penélope's stylish outfits up close, and then admire all her showstopping red carpet moments over the years.
12 Makeup and Hair Tutorials That Will Get You Through the Summer Beautifully
With the Summer heat comes a new set of beauty woes: how to wear makeup without it melting off your face, updos that won't make you look disheveled, and waterproof tricks that will survive both sweat and the beach. To save you from wading your way through thousands of YouTube videos, we rounded up the best from some of our favorite Latina beauty bloggers. These are gold!
9 Shoes Fashion Bloggers Are Living In This Spring
The best part about the season changing is getting to go shopping - no one can blame you for hitting the stores; you need pieces that fit the weather after all. But our favorite part isn't getting to buy new dresses and shirts - though, of course, we love that too - but trying on cute shoes we'll be living in the entire season.
So, to simplify the process and avoid being buried in a pile of shoe boxes at a department store, we're taking a look at the best dressed Latina fashion bloggers for inspiration on what we need on our feet this Spring. These are the shoes they'll be wearing over and over again, and so will you.
Alessandra Ambrosio's 2016 Street Style Is Already Perfect AF
It doesn't matter if she's on the Balmain runway or simply running errands with her gorgeous family - Alessandra Ambrosio will always catch your eye. The Brazilian model and Victoria's Secret Angel, who recently shut down the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in Zuhair Murad, continuously brings her fashion A game - and her killer street style is no exception.
From trendy '70s-style flared jeans to Spring-ready white pants, sunglasses, and bright colors, keep scrolling to admire all of Alessandra's best out-and-about looks this year - there are already so many. Want even more inspiration? Check out what popular her favorite skirt style.
If You Want to Lose Weight, You Should Be Eating More of This
One of the best ways to see weight-loss success? Loading up your plate with protein. In fact, many trainers and nutritionists recommend at least 20 grams of protein at breakfast, which should be within 30 minutes of waking for the best weight-loss success. But not all protein is created equal; when searching for the best way to fuel up, you should always opt for the lean protein options. But what exactly qualifies as a lean protein?
According to the USDA, lean meats contain less than 10 grams of fat and 4.5 grams of saturated fat, as well as less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol, per 3.5-ounce serving. In general, beef cuts like roasts, top loin, top sirloin, and shoulder are the leanest cuts of beef, while cuts like pork loin, tenderloin, center loin, and ham are the leanest cuts of pork. When it comes to choosing poultry, opt for skinless breast meat or turkey cutlets for less-fatty options like thigh meat. For more on how to choose a lean cut of meat, read this list on the leanest cuts of red meat like bison, lamb, and veal.
Many types of seafood are also considered lean even though their fat content may be high. That's because seafood is a great source of unsaturated fats, the "healthy fats" that help keep your heart and brain healthy and fight belly fat as well. When choosing seafood, look for sustainable choices that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, trout, or herring.
Lean protein isn't just about choosing the right cut of meat, however. There are plenty of vegetarian sources that make a prime protein source, like beans, quinoa, tofu, and unsalted nuts. In fact, switching out your meat routine just once a week may help you be healthier by reducing your risk of diseases like cancer. Don't always equate protein with meat; there are many other foods that are sky-high in protein. Use this list of high-protein meats, dairy products, and plant-based foods to help you decide which protein is right for you; be sure to pay attention to the fat content as well.
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