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.
mardi 6 septembre 2016
Gigi Hadid's About to Open Tommy Hilfiger's Runway Show in Her Own Damn Collection
It was only a matter of time before Gigi Hadid tried her hand at designing - she's already conquered the rest of the fashion world, right? But what we really respect is that the supermodel is creating a line for a brand she truly loves: Tommy Hilfiger. Gigi wears pieces by the iconic American label both on the street and on the red carpet, and she was the leader of the pack at the Spring '16 show. It's really no surprise, then, that she was also named the face of Tommy Hilfiger's newest fragrance, The Girl, inspired by Gigi's free-spirited personality!
While you can browse behind-the-scenes shots of the campaign, we're sure you're more focused on Gigi's apparel collection, which is shoppable online and via touch screen at the September 9 runway show. As soon as the clothes hit the runway (Gigi will open the catwalk in her debut pieces), they'll become available on Tommy.com. Read on to see all of the standout coordinates, from military blazers to cozy cable knits, retailing from $50 to $600, then enter for a chance to win all the items ahead of time.
- Additional reporting by Marina Liao
Renée Zellweger's Dress Says "Nobody Puts Bridget Jones in the Corner"
When it comes to fashion, Renée Zellweger is stepping it up big time for her promotion of the new Bridget Jones movie. In the film, Bridget gets pregnant, and that imminent glow has certainly transferred to Renée IRL. Just look at how she works such an eccentric, vintage-inspired LBD. The bold-shoulder piece was designed by Schiaparelli - complete with a playful unicorn pin.
The actress didn't need to accessorize much, just Stuart Weitzman Nudist sandals and gold Tiffany & Co. jewels were enough to help her work the room. Read on for an all-angles view at Renée's sophisticated silhouette and that sexy thigh-high slit she pulled off with ease.
30+ Harry Potter Group Costume Ideas For Anyone Trying to Forget They're a Muggle
Halloween is made for Harry Potter fans. There are so many different costumes to choose from and ways to mix it up as a muggle. Take a look ahead at some of the most creative Harry Potter group costumes, and let one choose you.
See Katy Perry in Various States of Undress
Ever since she broke onto the scene in 2008, Katy Perry has never shied away from showing off her best assets and flaunting her famous figure. For no particular reason at all, we've rounded up Katy's sexiest moments, both on and off the stage. See them all now - and rock on, Katy!
Channing Tatum Freaking Out While Meeting Simone Biles For the First Time Is All of Us
You might have thought Zac Efron was the number one Simone Biles fan boy in Hollywood, but it appears he has some competition. During Channing Tatum's appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday morning, the Magic Mike XXL actor told Ellen he couldn't get enough of watching Simone during the Olympics this Summer. "She's gonna be the greatest, and already is, the greatest of all time," he gushed, before revealing a theory about how she's so spectacular (it has to do with her toes, FYI). Ellen, who helped facilitate Simone's epic hang-out with Zac, decided to extend the same favor to Channing, and his truly elated expression upon seeing Simone in the flesh for the first time is almost too cute.
18 Glorious Ravioli Recipes Your Life Has Been Missing
When it comes to Italian comfort food, ravioli tops the list. Whether you're willing to make ravioli entirely from scratch (it's not as difficult as you think!) or have a package in the refrigerator you need to use, it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleasing dinner. March 20 is National Ravioli Day, but you don't need an excuse to make these cheesy, saucy meals that range from simple toasted ravioli to homemade ravioli with goat cheese and lemon.
Meet the New Spicy Mocha You'll Be Ordering at Starbucks This Fall
PSL fans, rejoice! Not only is Fall's trusty Pumpkin Spice Latte on its way back to a Starbucks near you Sept. 6, but the beloved coffee chain is also releasing a new spicy beverage on the same day: the Chile Mocha.
At the drink's core are classic mocha flavors - chocolate and espresso - but things get interesting when its signature spice blend, consisting of ancho chili pepper, sea salt, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne chili pepper, and sugar, is added on top. Sounds delicious, right?
While you anxiously wait to taste your soon-to-be Fall favorite, see what one lucky POPSUGAR editor, who got a sneak preview, thought of it. Then, discover how you can order something very similar during your next caffeine run: Mexican hot chocolate.
Troian Bellisario's Having a Pretty Little Bachelorette Party Packed With Plenty of Style
Troian Bellisario's throwing her bachelorette party in Italy, and every snap is proof she and her castmates are just as stylish off screen. While the Pretty Little Liars maintain their signature looks throughout the TV series, the gang coordinated their outfits to celebrate Troian's upcoming nuptials.
From graphic tees and flower crowns to casual-cool dinner date dresses, these ladies obviously keep up on fashion when in Rome. Read on to see pics from Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, and Troian (who's flashing her engagement ring in excitement), along with the rest of the girls in attendance. We won't be surprised if you're already dreaming about Troian's wedding dress - we'd be liars if we said we weren't.
2 Nobel judges to be dismissed over stem-cell doctor scandal
The panel that awards the Nobel Prize in medicine is dismissing two judges for their roles in a scandal over a disgraced stem cell scientist Dr. Paolo Macchiarini.
'You're not alone,' Woodstock teens promise as school starts after 5 suicides
Last school year, five suicides in the Woodstock area highlighted the profound effects of mental illness, particularly among youth.
Landmark private health care lawsuit heads to court
A self-styled champion of privatized health care is bringing his fight to B.C. Supreme Court tomorrow for the start of a months-long case considered medicare on trial.
lundi 5 septembre 2016
I Did CrossFit 5 Days a Week For 1 Month and This Is What Happened
I don't really want to share half-naked selfies of myself with the world, but I feel compelled to. Because after years and years of working out four to six days a week, running and training for half-marathons, sweating it out in yoga classes, and eating healthy, I have finally caught a glimpse of the kind of transformation I have been wanting ever since I can remember. And it's only been one month.
Before
This might sound like a PSA, but so what? I really do owe it all to CrossFit. I had been wanting to try it for years but through two pregnancies, working, and taking care of my two young kiddos, I just felt like I couldn't carve out the time. It was kind of a lame excuse, actually, and I realized it was high time to make the time and do something for me. So on Mother's Day 2016, I bought myself a $250 On-Ramp course for CrossFit. No it's not culty, yes the workouts are frickin' hard, and yes, the community support really is amazing and was the key to my success.
After completing that course, I decided to go all in and committed to going for one month, five days a week. Here's what happened.
- Weight down: I have been the same weight for years, trying to lose those last pesky pounds that hide my muscles and make me look softer than I'd like. I was amazed when I stepped on the scale and realized I was at the weight that I lied about on my driver's license. Down five pounds! I mean, that's huge when you don't have a ton of weight to lose. CrossFit smacked my weight-loss plateau in the face!
- Less to pinch: OK, so the scale isn't everything. I also lost at least one inch around my waist. It's not an enormous change, but I can totally tell in the photos because it's the first area of my body my eyes move to whenever I look in the mirror. I have had a belly my entire life it seems, and I can finally see it slimming down and that little muffin top diminishing. I even noticed a little definition in my obliques!
- Arm definition: While brushing my teeth a couple weeks in, I happily noticed my biceps bulging but didn't think anything of it until the month was up and people commented on my arms. "What have you been doing?" they asked. Someone else said when they hugged me, my arms felt stronger. Even the Comcast guy who came to fix my cable commented on my "guns." I also noticed more definition in my upper back.
After
- Toned thighs: I've always had lean legs, thanks to running and inherited genes from my mom, but they look even more toned and defined. I slipped on a pair of leggings and loved that I could seen my quad muscles popping out a little. Thank you lunges and deadlifts!
- Perkier butt: I also inherited a flat butt from my mom, but a month full of squats, wall balls, and kettlebell swings have turned my flat rear into a more shapely, rounder, lifted bum. My husband has noticed, too. Bonus!
- More energy: I used to run for an hour in the morning from 6 to 7 a.m., and by late morning/early afternoon, I felt completely drained. My body felt exhausted, my brain felt foggy, and all I wanted was a nap. I craved sugar and chocolate because I thought it'd give me a pick-me-up. Of course, that backfired with an inevitable sugar crash, plus the extra calories didn't help me lose weight. I didn't feel tired once during this month-long CrossFit experiment. Even after getting up at 4:50 to make my 5:45 a.m. classes, I still had more physical and mental energy.
- Less hunger: Now this surprised me. I thought all that intense cardio and heavy lifting would leave me insatiably famished. But I felt way less hungry than I did after those hour-long runs. I never ate before those early a.m. classes for fear or puking, and by the time I got home, showered, and started working, I wasn't hungry until 9 or 10. I was also inspired to eat better because I was putting in all this time and energy, and I didn't want to undo all that by devouring half a box of Wheat Thins dipped in peanut butter.
- Varicose veins diminished: I thought the bulging blue varicose vein behind my left knee was the oh-so-special badge of honor I shared with moms everywhere. But after four weeks of CrossFit, I swear, it's hardly noticeable. The increased blood flow from all that heart-pumping cardio works magic! I feel way more confident in short shorts and skirts now.
- Stronger overall: Carry three bags of groceries on each arm from the car to the house? No problem! Lifting heavier weights for just one month made me stronger and more capable of handling life's challenges. When both kids' heads accidentally collided when reaching for the same flower, CrossFit mommy power came to the rescue and I could bend down and lift 80 pounds worth of kid without my knees giving out with energy left to kiss both boo-boos! Running feels easier, previously difficult yoga poses like One-Legged Crow are doable, and come Winter, I'm excited to see how CrossFit-strong legs tackle the ski slopes.
- Confidence: It wears on you when you spend years thinking about your weight while working hard to change your body and not seeing the results you're after. Making a change that actually worked was life changing. I feel more confident and am just overall happier. I also realized that I like pushing myself and since CrossFit encourages you to to get stronger every day, I'm embracing this feeling of pride, and it's inspiring me to keep pushing myself. I see now why people become hooked on WODs. It only took one month, but I'm addicted now, too. I can't wait to see how my body changes in the months to come.
We Tried Hershey's Birthday Cake Kisses, and They Actually Taste Authentic
Hershey's Birthday Cake Kisses ($4) don't come out until Sept. 12, but we got an early taste of the treats. The best news is: they completely deliver on the birthday cake flavor and taste exactly like yellow cake mix. There's a slight sour tang as often found with cake batter and the white chocolate makes way to crunchy, pastel-colored "sprinkles" with a cookie-like texture. Tasters likened the Kisses to Hershey's Cookies'n'Creme bars as well as Funfetti bites. So, make like it's your birthday every day or gift a loved one a bag of these white chocolate candies. They don't disappoint!
A Pregnant Guide to Starbucks and Caffeine Intake
While some women feel more energetic during pregnancy, some (read: many) women may still need that little boost from their daily cup of joe - or maybe coffee is a luxury in their daily routine that they're not willing to give up just because of their pregnancy. Consuming caffeine while pregnant isn't completely off-limits, but it is recommended that you consume less than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day - and yes, decaf does include a few milligrams - while a tiny human is sharing your body with you.
So what does this mean for your vanilla latte obsession? Check out our handy guide ahead to find out how to keep filling the blank space on that Starbucks cup with your name throughout your pregnancy.
10 Trends From Your '90s Childhood You Need to Start Wearing Again
We'll admit it: childhood was not our most fashion-conscious era. With outfits chosen mostly by our moms, let's just say we were not the coolest kids on the playground. But it's funny how fashions change over time, because today, dusting off some of those same looks can make you the chicest woman in the room.
So the next time you're browsing through your old photos and looking for a perfect #tbt, don't forget that your childhood self actually had some serious style credibility. Though there are some throwback styles we would definitely rather forget, these 10 classics are totally appropriate to add to your adult wardrobe.
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Rose Gold Blond Is Going to Be the Trendiest Hair Color For Fall 2016
Rosé season might be ending - but not when it comes to hair color. We recently got word from Butterfly Studio colorist Tamara DeFelice that rose gold blond hair is going to be one of the hottest hues for Fall.
"For a modern touch, keep most brightness around the face while staying a bit deeper in the roots throughout the crown," said DeFelice. "Concentrate highlights around the middle to ends of the hair. This keeps maintenance lower, and adds instant depth to the look."
Though it is easier for blondes to add some pink to their hair, it is also recommended for brunettes with warm undertones. "This color will accentuate the peach and gold tones in women with warmer skin tones," she said. "Also, it will bring out the honey tones in their eyes."
The shade has been interpreted in diverse ways from Emma Stone's deep "desert rose" shade to subtle pink highlights and ombre fades.
"Play up your Fall blond by asking [your stylist] to add in hues of rich rose gold and butterscotch," DeFelice suggested.
Keep reading to see how gorgeous rose gold blond looks on Instagram's finest.
Gabrielle Union Opens Up About Being the Victim of a Horrific Sexual Assault
In the midst of Sundance darling The Birth of a Nation receiving sweeping praise from critics everywhere, rape allegations against the film's director, actor, and producer Nate Parker resurfaced. Nate and friend Jean Celestin - who co-wrote The Birth of a Nation - were accused of raping a fellow student at Penn State. Nate was acquitted of his charges and Celestin's initial conviction was eventually overturned, and in 2012 their accuser committed suicide. Due to the accusations attracting a great deal of media attention, one of the film's brightest stars, Gabrielle Union, addressed the topic in a thoughtful, heartbreaking op-ed for the LA Times on Friday, which details her own experiences as a rape survivor.
"Twenty-four years ago I was raped at gunpoint in the cold, dark backroom of the Payless shoe store where I was then working," Gabrielle began the essay. "Two years ago I signed on to a brilliant script called The Birth of a Nation, to play a woman who was raped . . . Seventeen years ago Nate Parker was accused and acquitted of sexual assault. Four years ago the woman who accused him committed suicide." The Top Five actress noted that "rape is a wound that throbs long after it heals," and that since Nate's story was revealed to her, she found herself "in a state of stomach-churning confusion."
Gabrielle plays an unnamed slave who ends up being raped, and noted that although she took the role specifically for the reason that she could represent "countless black women who have been and continue to be violated," she couldn't remain silent any longer. "As important and groundbreaking as this film is, I cannot take these allegations lightly," she wrote, adding, "This is real. We are real. Sexual violence happens more often than anyone can imagine. And if the stories around this film do not prove and emphasize this, then I don't know what does."
This Is the Diet to Go On If You Want to Lose Weight (According to Harvard Researchers)
If you want to lose weight, what's on your plate is often more important than the minutes you spend in the gym. And if you want to see the most change, a 2015 study from Harvard says you should be cutting carbs, not fat.
For the study, published in PLoS One, researchers from Harvard and Brigham and Women's Hospital reviewed 53 randomized trials of over 68,000 patients who had been assigned to either low-fat or low-carb diets. They found that low-carb diets were consistently better at helping patients lose weight than low-fat diets; the participants on the low-carb diets lost 2.5 pounds more than those on low-fat diets, with the average weight loss among all groups at about six pounds.
This latest study on the weight-loss benefits of a low-carb diet adds further evidence that if you want to lose weight, ditching bread - not olive oil - can help you see success. Another recent study, for example, showed that dieters who ate fewer than 40 grams of carbohydrates per day lost about eight pounds more than dieters who were put on a low-fat diet. Other studies have shown that high-carb diets may be the real heart-disease culprit, not saturated fat. All in all, this new review is a good reminder that if you want to lose weight, you should choose a diet rich in healthy fats, lean proteins, and fresh produce. Of course, not all fats are created equal - find out which healthy fats you should be incorporating into your diet here.
This Is the Diet to Go On If You Want to Lose Weight (According to Harvard Researchers)
If you want to lose weight, what's on your plate is often more important than the minutes you spend in the gym. And if you want to see the most change, a 2015 study from Harvard says you should be cutting carbs, not fat.
For the study, published in PLoS One, researchers from Harvard and Brigham and Women's Hospital reviewed 53 randomized trials of over 68,000 patients who had been assigned to either low-fat or low-carb diets. They found that low-carb diets were consistently better at helping patients lose weight than low-fat diets; the participants on the low-carb diets lost 2.5 pounds more than those on low-fat diets, with the average weight loss among all groups at about six pounds.
This latest study on the weight-loss benefits of a low-carb diet adds further evidence that if you want to lose weight, ditching bread - not olive oil - can help you see success. Another recent study, for example, showed that dieters who ate fewer than 40 grams of carbohydrates per day lost about eight pounds more than dieters who were put on a low-fat diet. Other studies have shown that high-carb diets may be the real heart-disease culprit, not saturated fat. All in all, this new review is a good reminder that if you want to lose weight, you should choose a diet rich in healthy fats, lean proteins, and fresh produce. Of course, not all fats are created equal - find out which healthy fats you should be incorporating into your diet here.
When Zucchini Noodles and Avocado Sauce Meet Grilled Chicken in 1 Dish, Magic Happens
Grab your trusty spiralizer, because you're going to need it for this delicious "pasta" recipe from popular YouTuber heyitspriscila.
The seasonal dish, which uses zucchini noodles in place of regular ones, features a rich blend of textures and flavors guaranteed to satisfy your comfort food cravings - with zero guilt involved. From a creamy avocado sauce to lean protein, crunchy corn, and lots of red pepper flakes, Priscila's decadently healthy meal option is sure to be your new favorite. Press play above for the cooking instructions, and then check out even more avocado pasta recipes you'll love.
The 1 Outfit That Pops Up Every Fashion Week Without Fail
While there are It items that have their moment at Fashion Week - the Chloé Jane bag, sparkly Miu Miu heels, and slogan clutches included - one look never dies: jeans and a tee.
The combination is simple, but the well-dressed women who attend the shows offer unique updates every season. Read on to see some of our favorite takes on plain old denim during (you betchya!) the fashion world's most extravagant month. Then scoop up the essentials you need to pull off the easy outfit just in time for a brand-new season of shows.
Gordon Ramsay's Badass Tip For Making the Very Best Burgers
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Gordon Ramsay knows his sh*t, especially when it comes to classics. I trust him with my life when it comes to scrambled eggs and I'm about to do the same for his method on burgers. While at a press event to promote his new cooking game with Glu Mobile, Gordon joked, "The last time I was this ambitious was opening up my burger restaurant in Las Vegas, because you're doomed to come over as a Brit and attempt to open a burger restaurant in the middle of Las Vegas."
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Here's where Chef Ramsay gets to the meaty part: "But we perfected the patty, and we basted it in Devonshire butter, and brought something new in. We toughened up the brioche buns so it could absorb all that butter . . ." Do you remember the Jack-In-The-Box Buttery Burger? Yeah, yeah, we all thought America had gone to hell and back until we took a bite and became believers. Quite simply, fat makes things taste better, and Gordon Ramsay definitely knows that. In case you are worried you can't procure Devonshire butter at your local grocery store, opt for a cultured butter like this one from Trader Joe's. It's salty and has a slightly funky cheese flavor. Baste the hell out of that burger for optimum flavor! And secondly, raise your hand if your bun has disentegrated within five minutes of placing the patty on it. Gordon has such an obvious yet uncommon solution: use a tougher bread! While a homemade brioche bun may be out of the question, consider a sturdy pretzel bun.
Bomb-grade uranium shipments through Ontario prompt outcry
A highly secretive plan to ship weapons-grade nuclear waste from a federal lab northwest of Ottawa to the United States is drawing ire in some of the southern Ontario communities along the potential route.
Bomb-grade uranium shipments through Ontario prompt outcry
A highly secretive plan to ship weapons-grade nuclear waste from a federal lab northwest of Ottawa to the United States is drawing ire in some of the southern Ontario communities along the potential route.
11 Transitional Pieces to Buy Now and Wear All Through Fall
Shopping at the dead end of Summer can be tricky. Is it worth it to splurge on that sleeveless top, or is it much too close to Fall? Luckily, we've done the dirty work for you and considered all of the season's most prominent trends. The 11 transitional pieces here are lightweight enough to wear now, but they'll also last you through the end of November, providing your looks with a hefty dose of style.
Scroll through to find your finalized shopping list - don't worry, we checked it twice - accompanied by some top-notch outfit inspiration, and start collecting these items as soon as you can. Trust us, you won't feel bad about a little splurge once you slip into these staples.
Bristled by wire brushes? Here are alternatives for cleaning your BBQ
Butchers, chefs and barbecue aficionados give their bristle-free suggestions for cleaning your grill, from tinfoil to robots.
Bristled by wire brushes? Here are alternatives for cleaning your BBQ
Butchers, chefs and barbecue aficionados give their bristle-free suggestions for cleaning your grill, from tinfoil to robots.
What to Do With Used or Leftover Charcoal
Your Summer grilling soiree was a hit, and all that's left to do is pack away leftovers and dump out your grill full of charcoal ash and spent hickory chips. But before you upend that Weber, take care to dispose of the mess safely (ash can still be hot!) and properly.
To dispose of charcoal and wood ash: Let the ash cool for 48 hours. You can speed up this process by pouring water over the hot charcoal and stirring it very carefully. When the ash has cooled completely, wrap it in aluminum foil and place it in an noncombustible outdoor trash bin.
If you used additive-free lump charcoal: Fertilize your plants! Charcoal ash contains potash, an important nutrient for some plants. It's also a great way to increase the pH of the soil.
When you have a bag of used charcoal (and not briquettes with additives) sitting around your garage, there are a number of ways to use it up, even if grilling isn't on this Summer's agenda.
- Keep a few pieces in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator to kill odors.
- Feed your compost pile to increase the carbon content.
- Place a lump at the bottom of a flower vase to make cut flowers last longer.
- Suppress garden weeds and maintain soil moisture by using charcoal as a mulch.
- Mix crushed charcoal with orchid potting medium to increase the alkalinity.
- And, of course, keep them around for Winter snowman faces!
Prince William and Kate Middleton's Latest Outing Includes a Very Creepy Toy Dinosaur
Prince William and Kate Middleton were all smiles when they visited the Eden Project, an educational charity that teaches people about the living world, in Cornwall, England, on Friday. The royal couple looked completely amused as they explored the Rainforest Biome, the world's largest indoor rainforest, and came in contact with a few funny creatures. While William donned a blazer and khaki slacks, Kate added a pop of color with her jacket and printed blue trousers from Gap. Not only did the pair stop for a refreshing drink at the Baobab & Rum Bar, but the Duchess of Cambridge also shared a few laughs when she was greeted by a toy dinosaur. Later that day, the couple continued the fun by hopping on a boat to St. Martin, waving at the crowd as they took off.
100+ Traditionally Boy Names Perfect For a Baby Girl
For those who've long felt pigeonholed by the idea that there are boy names strictly for boys and girl names exclusively for girls, a new baby-naming trend is the perfect gender-neutralizing antidote.
Many parents are opting to give their baby girls a traditional boy's name, and we're sure the amount of female Noahs, Flynns, and Garretts will only multiply now that Blake Lively, whose own moniker isn't classically "female," has named her newborn daughter James. In fact, it's a tactic that has long had a place in Hollywood. Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, Hayden Panettiere, Parker Posey, Taylor Swift, Cameron Diaz . . . they all borrowed from the boys.
Curious what other boy names are being recast for the opposite sex? Read on. You might even be surprised to see some names - like Kelly or Dana, for instance - that have so long been coopted by women, you forgot they were ever boys' names to begin with.
Boy Names For Girls Starting With . . .
A
Addison, Adrian, Aidan, Ainsley, Alex, Andy, Ari, Ashley, Ashton, Aspen, Aubrey, August, Austin, Avery
B
Bailey, Barry, Bay, Blaine, Blake, Bobbie, Brett, Brook
C
Cameron, Campbell, Carroll, Carson, Casey, Chandler, Charlie, Chris, Christian, Claude, Clay, Cory
D
Dana, Dakota, Dale, Daryl, Devin, Dorian, Drew, Dylan
E
Eddie, Eli, Elliott, Emerson
F
Finn, Flynn, Francis, Frankie
G
Gabriel, Garrett, Glenn, Gray
H
Harley, Harper, Hayden
I
Ira
J
James, Jean, Jesse, Jordan, Jude, Jules, Julian
K
Kaden, Kelly, Kennedy, Kyle
L
Lake, Logan, Lyle
M
Madison, Mason, Max, Morgan
N
Noah
O
Owen
P
Parker, Pat, Peyton
Q
Quincy, Quinn
R
Ray, Reagan, Reed, Reese, Riley, River, Roan, Roy, Rudy, Ryan
S
Sage, Sam, Sawyer, Shawn, Spencer, Stevie
T
Tanner, Taylor, Toby, Tyler
V
Val
W
Wesley, West, Wylie
40 Stylish Small Tattoos You'll Want to Flaunt Every Day
Choosing a great outfit takes time and careful consideration - a tattoo, well, the fact it's permanent means it takes even more thinking. Even a woman with a great sense of style sometimes needs a little inspiration to figure out what she wants and where.
So if fear of buyer's remorse has kept you from getting your first ink, why not start with something small? These 40 tiny tattoos are stylish enough to show off but are also discreet so you can tuck them away. Just scroll to see them all!
10 Quick Ways to Burn 300 Calories
When you don't have a lot of time to devote to a workout, you gotta make every minute count! Choose one of these heart-pumping, muscle-building exercises and give it all you've got for the designated number of minutes, and you'll burn 300 calories.
- Kettlebell training: 15 minutes
- Jumping rope: 24 minutes
- Swimming (crawl): 25 minutes
- Rock climbing: 25 minutes
- Cardio kickboxing: 27 minutes
- Cycling at a pace of 14 to 15.9 mph: 28 minutes
- Running at a pace of 6 mph (10 minutes per mile): 28 minutes
- Cross-country skiing: 35 minutes
- Snowshoeing: 35 minutes
- Burpees: 35 minutes
All calculations are based on a 150-pound woman.
10 Quick Ways to Burn 300 Calories
When you don't have a lot of time to devote to a workout, you gotta make every minute count! Choose one of these heart-pumping, muscle-building exercises and give it all you've got for the designated number of minutes, and you'll burn 300 calories.
- Kettlebell training: 15 minutes
- Jumping rope: 24 minutes
- Swimming (crawl): 25 minutes
- Rock climbing: 25 minutes
- Cardio kickboxing: 27 minutes
- Cycling at a pace of 14 to 15.9 mph: 28 minutes
- Running at a pace of 6 mph (10 minutes per mile): 28 minutes
- Cross-country skiing: 35 minutes
- Snowshoeing: 35 minutes
- Burpees: 35 minutes
All calculations are based on a 150-pound woman.
This Frida Kahlo-Inspired Nicho Will Brighten Up Any Room in Your Home
The following post was originally featured on Live Colorful and written by Elba Valverde, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Latina.
A few days ago we honored Frida Kahlo by sharing some decoupaged earrings using our favorite portrait of the famous Mexican artist. This month, I have seen tons of pins, products, illustrations, and other amazing things in tribute to Frida. That inspired me to make something original and unique for my workspace and add some color to a black-and-white portrait of Frida and frame it inside a shadow box that looks like a nicho.
I have always been fascinated by her colorful artwork and I adore the clothing and accessories she used to wear. So I tried to re-create her style using colored pencils, fabric scraps, buttons, small fabric flowers, and other knick-knacks that I had laying around the house. This do-it-yourself project will let your imagination fly, and you will love your unique and colorful Frida Kahlo nicho.
Click over to Live Colorful to see how to make yours!
The Ultimate Guide to Fall's Hottest Handbag Trends
We're in a Fall state of mind. Our eyes are on the new school of handbag trends that bring fresh updates, plush fabrics, exotic flavors, and showstopping details to our Autumn outfits. With so many designers, shapes, sizes, and colors to sift through, our team handpicked the best and brightest of this Fall handbag class. Click on a specific trend to jump to those picks, or sit back and soak in all of our favorite Fall handbag trends for 2016.
Never Forget That Time Camilla Belle Cast the Ultimate Love Spell in Practical Magic
With the news that Practical Magic will be making its way to Netflix on Sept. 1 (aka just in time to watch it over and over again before Halloween), we can't help but conjure up our favorite scene from the movie, starring Brazilian-American actress Camilla Belle in her precious role as young Sally Owens.
In the clip, young Sally, who is played by Sandra Bullock as an adult, plucks flower petals as she casts a spell called Amas Veritas for her dream guy, hoping it will prevent her from dying of a broken heart like - spoiler alert! - her mother did.
"He can flip pancakes in the air," she starts, reciting her ideal qualities in her true love while her sister Gillian (played by Evan Rachel Wood) listens. "He'll be marvelously kind. And his favorite shape will be a star. And he'll have one green eye and one blue." Press play above to watch Camilla display her witchy acting chops before you add the full film to your queue. Then, take a scroll through the star's best style moments this year.
These Brutally Honest Parenting Comics Will Crack You Up
Brian Gordon - a cartoonist and dad of two - has been making fun of being a parent since he became one. In an attempt to keep himself sane and bond with other parents, he shamelessly started creating funny-because-it's-true parenting comics - and we can't stop laughing at them.
As soon as he brought his first child home from the hospital, Brian convinced himself that he was the worst parent ever, that is, until he started sharing his insecurities with other parents, who completely identified with his struggles. From there on, he decided to start documenting anything and everything about parenting - from being exhausted to being spit-up on for the hundredth time - through cartoons, and it's now his favorite thing to do.
"Being a parent can be incredibly frustrating, and I think sharing those frustrations and laughing with other parents is the best thing we can do to keep each other sane," Brian told us. And keeping us all sane, he is. His comics have been so successful in the parenting world that he was able to compile his comics into his first book, which should undoubtedly be centered among the pile of kid crap on every parent's coffee table.
Read through to see some of Brian's hilarious comics, preorder his book before its March 22 release, become a patron of his work to see behind-the-scenes strips, shop his designs at Society6 and Zazzle, and visit him regularly for new comics.
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Long nights, early mornings, and festive Summer evenings out can often lead to dark circles and blotchy skin. More often than not, concealer (and coffee) is your very best friend before heading out the door. But it can be pretty disappointing when your makeup coverage only lasts through two hours of your day. It can cake off or fade, exasperating the wrinkles or under-eye bags you're trying to hide.
So, we asked some of the top makeup artists in the business which concealers they rely on day in and day out, through countless photo shoots and on some of their favorite celebrity clients. Here are the concealers that they continuously go back to. Hopefully it will help you discover your new favorite magic eraser!
This Is Gisele Bündchen's Favorite Outfit, and It's Easy to See Why
Gisele Bündchen's favorite outfit isn't a dress and heels - it's a combination you and I reach for almost every day. The retired supermodel told Vogue Paris that her go-to look is simply "jeans and a T-shirt." No ifs, ands, or buts. Well, it's no wonder. After some careful digging, we discovered that there's simply no one who can add so much glamour to a casual ensemble.
When we think of Gisele, high-fashion editorials and iconic runway moments might come to mind, but after seeing how darn good she looks in denim, that's about to change. Read on for all the inspiration you need to choose jeans and a tee when you wake up tomorrow.
9 Sensible Tips For Fostering Strong Relationships Between Siblings
While siblings have no say when it comes to being a brother or sister, they can decide if they want to be lifelong friends. The possibility for this special bond to endure often depends on how their relationship was fostered during childhood - which isn't an easy task. Whether your little ones are close in age or have years between them, there's always a potential for squabbling, comparisons, and small resentments to turn into major issues. To help form a strong connection between your children, check out these nine tips for building unbreakable relationships between children.
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Stuck in a rut on what to wear this coming October? Forget about store-bought confections. All you need is a dose of inspiration from your beloved fashion bloggers. From striped tees to chokers and flirty dresses, you'll be surprised at what you can whip up using the same ingredients in your own wardrobe. And don't be alarmed if your new costume gets snapped by a street style photographer or two - that's just a part of the blogger lifestyle, after all.
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Hold Up - Is the Barre Tuck Actually Bad for You?
More isn't always better, so how do we know when we've had it with the tuck? Our friends at Shape break down the infamous position from your favorite cardio barre classes.
If you've ever been to a barre class, you know that it's all about the barre tuck. Your instructor reminds you in every position, during every rep, to make sure your booty isn't sticking out, but perfectly scooped under. (This fitness fad is ballerina-inspired, not Beyonce-inspired, after all.) You secretly envy and admire that one girl in class who is clearly a barre pro - the instructor compliments her on maintaining her tuck at least once or twice per class. (Do this at-home barre workout to perfect your moves even when you can't make it to class.)
While striving for the perfectly maintained tuck might seem like the ultimate #barregoals, there's something you should know. The barre tuck, or what it has turned into, might actually be bad for you.
What the Tuck?
It all comes down to alignment, says Karli Taylor, founder and creator of BarreFlow and CPT and creative exercise specialist. The OG tuck comes (like barre) straight from ballet; it's all about getting shoulders, hips, heels and toes all aligned.
"The barre tuck is actually just a way to get a neutral pelvis," says Taylor. "When you think about it, if you just stand up on your toes, your body leans forward. So to prevent that, you have to bend your knees. And to prevent your shoulders from going way in front of your knees, you have to tuck your tailbone under. So that brings you back to square one, back to neutral."
But, the fitness industry's "more is better" mentality has instructors and participants over-tucking past the neutral pelvis and creating a posterior pelvic tilt, which is when problems start to arise, says Taylor.
Why is That So Bad?
Most of us naturally have an anterior pelvic tilt (read: your butt is sticking out and back is arched), she says. This comes from long hours of sitting, and the fact that we generally use the muscles on the front of our body more than those on the back (think: we walk, run, cycle, etc. going forward).
When you force your body into a posterior pelvic tilt, you're putting pressure on the discs in your back from another direction, creating joint instability in your lumbar spine and sacroiliac (SI) joint, says Taylor. This puts you at risk for sciatica (chronic lower back pain), herniated or bulging disks in the lumbar spine, leg and foot numbness, hamstrings cramps and tightening, and kyphosis (a rounding in the upper back to compensate). ( Try this barre workout to test your tuck and improve your balance.)
"Inherently, there's nothing wrong with the barre tuck," she says. "But more isn't better. You want to bring your pelvis to a neutral position - you don't want to push your hips forward so you look like Steve Urkel."
Red flags: you feel any sort of lower back pain, especially on the sides of your spine where the SI joint is located (between your lower back and tailbone), you feel numbness in your leg, or cramping in your abdominal muscles.
So How Do You Tuck the Right Way?
Think about your pelvis like a bucket of water, says Taylor. Put your hands on your hips - that's the mouth of the bucket. If you stick your butt out and arch your back, you'll create an anterior pelvic tilt, and water would be spilling out of the front of the bucket. If you really tuck your hips and pull your tailbone under, you'll create a posterior pelvic tilt, and water would be spilling out of the back of the bucket. A neutral spine and pelvic tilt will keep the water right in its place.
A trick for getting into that correct tilt is as simple as thinking about pulling your belly button in, then up under your ribcage - but don't let it change your breathing. Perform this drill while talking and see if it changes your voice at all (it shouldn't).
"Usually when you say 'pull in your core,' people are going to suck in and hold their breath, like they're bracing their stomach to take a punch," she says. "And that's not what this should be. Pulling the belly button in and up is what's going to engage the transverse abdominus, which is your 'underneath' ab muscles, and that's what's going to bring your pelvis back to neutral."
And BTW, the tuck is not like a crunch or an ab workout. Try it right now; scoop your hips under and pull your abs in. Can you feel the bottom of your abdominal muscles getting all scrunched in at the bottom?
"It's not actually working that muscle," says Taylor. "You're just putting it in a compromised position. Some people actually pull muscles in their lower abdomen area because they're tucking too much."
You're Thinking: I've Been Barre Tucking Like That Forever, and I'm Fine.
Doing a barre tuck wrong won't make you spontaneously combust or crumble into a million pieces on the floor. Because it's an overuse injury, it could take a long time of improper form to show up - but the results aren't pretty, says Taylor.
"Barre has been popular for a couple of years, so now is when you're going to see these injuries," she says. "A tuck injury will probably not be an acute injury where someone hurts themselves on the spot - it's like any overuse injury. For example, if you're running with poor form, you may be able to do it for five years and suddenly you have plantar fasciitis or a stress fracture. Over time, these little things get worse.
We aren't hating on barre - after all, it can be great for toning and lengthening all those muscles. But, like any workout, you need to do it right. So double check your tuck before the next time you hit the barre.
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Hold Up - Is the Barre Tuck Actually Bad for You?
More isn't always better, so how do we know when we've had it with the tuck? Our friends at Shape break down the infamous position from your favorite cardio barre classes.
If you've ever been to a barre class, you know that it's all about the barre tuck. Your instructor reminds you in every position, during every rep, to make sure your booty isn't sticking out, but perfectly scooped under. (This fitness fad is ballerina-inspired, not Beyonce-inspired, after all.) You secretly envy and admire that one girl in class who is clearly a barre pro - the instructor compliments her on maintaining her tuck at least once or twice per class. (Do this at-home barre workout to perfect your moves even when you can't make it to class.)
While striving for the perfectly maintained tuck might seem like the ultimate #barregoals, there's something you should know. The barre tuck, or what it has turned into, might actually be bad for you.
What the Tuck?
It all comes down to alignment, says Karli Taylor, founder and creator of BarreFlow and CPT and creative exercise specialist. The OG tuck comes (like barre) straight from ballet; it's all about getting shoulders, hips, heels and toes all aligned.
"The barre tuck is actually just a way to get a neutral pelvis," says Taylor. "When you think about it, if you just stand up on your toes, your body leans forward. So to prevent that, you have to bend your knees. And to prevent your shoulders from going way in front of your knees, you have to tuck your tailbone under. So that brings you back to square one, back to neutral."
But, the fitness industry's "more is better" mentality has instructors and participants over-tucking past the neutral pelvis and creating a posterior pelvic tilt, which is when problems start to arise, says Taylor.
Why is That So Bad?
Most of us naturally have an anterior pelvic tilt (read: your butt is sticking out and back is arched), she says. This comes from long hours of sitting, and the fact that we generally use the muscles on the front of our body more than those on the back (think: we walk, run, cycle, etc. going forward).
When you force your body into a posterior pelvic tilt, you're putting pressure on the discs in your back from another direction, creating joint instability in your lumbar spine and sacroiliac (SI) joint, says Taylor. This puts you at risk for sciatica (chronic lower back pain), herniated or bulging disks in the lumbar spine, leg and foot numbness, hamstrings cramps and tightening, and kyphosis (a rounding in the upper back to compensate). ( Try this barre workout to test your tuck and improve your balance.)
"Inherently, there's nothing wrong with the barre tuck," she says. "But more isn't better. You want to bring your pelvis to a neutral position - you don't want to push your hips forward so you look like Steve Urkel."
Red flags: you feel any sort of lower back pain, especially on the sides of your spine where the SI joint is located (between your lower back and tailbone), you feel numbness in your leg, or cramping in your abdominal muscles.
So How Do You Tuck the Right Way?
Think about your pelvis like a bucket of water, says Taylor. Put your hands on your hips - that's the mouth of the bucket. If you stick your butt out and arch your back, you'll create an anterior pelvic tilt, and water would be spilling out of the front of the bucket. If you really tuck your hips and pull your tailbone under, you'll create a posterior pelvic tilt, and water would be spilling out of the back of the bucket. A neutral spine and pelvic tilt will keep the water right in its place.
A trick for getting into that correct tilt is as simple as thinking about pulling your belly button in, then up under your ribcage - but don't let it change your breathing. Perform this drill while talking and see if it changes your voice at all (it shouldn't).
"Usually when you say 'pull in your core,' people are going to suck in and hold their breath, like they're bracing their stomach to take a punch," she says. "And that's not what this should be. Pulling the belly button in and up is what's going to engage the transverse abdominus, which is your 'underneath' ab muscles, and that's what's going to bring your pelvis back to neutral."
And BTW, the tuck is not like a crunch or an ab workout. Try it right now; scoop your hips under and pull your abs in. Can you feel the bottom of your abdominal muscles getting all scrunched in at the bottom?
"It's not actually working that muscle," says Taylor. "You're just putting it in a compromised position. Some people actually pull muscles in their lower abdomen area because they're tucking too much."
You're Thinking: I've Been Barre Tucking Like That Forever, and I'm Fine.
Doing a barre tuck wrong won't make you spontaneously combust or crumble into a million pieces on the floor. Because it's an overuse injury, it could take a long time of improper form to show up - but the results aren't pretty, says Taylor.
"Barre has been popular for a couple of years, so now is when you're going to see these injuries," she says. "A tuck injury will probably not be an acute injury where someone hurts themselves on the spot - it's like any overuse injury. For example, if you're running with poor form, you may be able to do it for five years and suddenly you have plantar fasciitis or a stress fracture. Over time, these little things get worse.
We aren't hating on barre - after all, it can be great for toning and lengthening all those muscles. But, like any workout, you need to do it right. So double check your tuck before the next time you hit the barre.
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