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.
lundi 31 octobre 2016
What I Learned Watching My Mom Care For Her Own Mother
I was 10 years old when my grandfather passed away and my grandmother moved in. Before the tragedy of my grandfather's death, and the gift of living in the same house as my grandmother, she had been battling cancer. During that time, my mom split her days between raising her four children and nursing her own parent back to health.
For the next 13 years, my grandmother not only lived with us but was also actively involved in every aspect of our lives. She was a second mother, but I learned just as much from my grandmother's anecdotes and important life lessons as I did watching my mom dedicate her days to caring for my grandma's well-being - both physically and emotionally. My mom had to make difficult choices daily, feeling pulled in both directions as she tried to care for both her children and her own parent. These are the 11 major lessons I learned from it.
- You're never just a parent or just a child: As you progress from one stage of life to the next, you don't leave everything behind. Even as my mom became a mom herself, she was always a daughter first and wouldn't let her new role completely overshadow the fact that she was also someone's daughter.
- It doesn't matter if you're a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, there are always compromises: My mom had a full-time job as a nurse before stepping away from her career when she had kids. She had just gone back to work for the first time in 15 years as her youngest entered elementary school when my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer, followed a few years later by my grandfather's sudden death. From that point on, my grandmother moved in and my mom permanently walked away from her career in order to care for all of us. Even though she wasn't "working," she still constantly had to choose between her kids and her mom, make sacrifices over what events to miss in order to make doctor's appointments, and was always dealing with guilt about not being able to do it all.
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There's always something to be learned from your mom - at every stage of life: Everyone found my mom and grandmother hysterical because their natural form of communication was bickering. The older they got, the more similar they became until some strangers even mistook them for twins (much to my mom's horror). But through this friendship in their adult years, my mom always took my grandmother's thoughts and perspective into account. Despite being a grown women who was successfully raising four kids in her own right, she was still humble enough to recognize good advice, even when she didn't ask for it, and appreciate the value of a grandmother's experiences.
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Sometimes being a good child is when you don't put yours first: Some criticized my mom for putting her parent before herself or her family and constantly told her it was a choice they would never make. My mom did make an effort to prioritize my grandmother in the last years of her life and worked daily to make sure that she was supported, valued, and loved. Even if it meant that that we didn't have her undivided attention at all times of day, we gained something so much more: a strong moral code that doesn't turn your back on family.
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You go wherever you are needed most: Whether she was dealing with four kids or her mom, my mom's go-to motto was that she always goes where she is needed most. Like making a triage assessment, she learned early on that she can't be there for every person at the exact same time so she had to constantly reprioritize who needed her most at any given moment.
- A relationship with grandparents is one of the best things you can ever give your child: I didn't grow up with just one mother, I was raised with two. Although I always used to joke when my grandma was giving me a hard time that I wished I had the adoring grandparent who made me cookies and told me how perfect I was, I'm beyond grateful for all of her advice. I had a grandma who was completely involved in every aspect - including the bad - and wasn't afraid to tell me when I was wrong in order to help shape me into the person I've become.
- You might not always agree with someone but you always show respect: The generation that my grandma raised kids in was drastically different than the one my mom was raising us in. Many times my grandma didn't agree with or even understand the decisions my mom was making, but we were still taught to listen and show respect for her dissenting opinion and value her perspective.
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The time you spend with someone is more valuable than any gift or bouquet of flowers: From doctors' appointments and hospital stays to just helping pass the time playing cards, my mom was there for my grandma. While other loved ones sent a card on Mother's Day or stopped by with the occasional box of candy, I was able to see firsthand that time is way more precious than what you spend on someone.
- It isn't about what you cook, it's about who is around the table eating it: When she was raising kids, my grandmother would spend hours cooking dinner before setting the table for a nightly family meal. When she moved in, my mom carried on this tradition - only she despised cooking. But she still worked to ensure that we always had a family dinner every night, even if it came from Costco's prepared food section.
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Find a spouse who not only supports you but also supports your extended family: When my grandmother moved in, it didn't just affect my mom or us kids, but it also changed my dad's day-to-day life. He put her first, just like my mom did.
- The world doesn't revolve around you - and that's a good thing: My mom and my grandmother's relationship showed us kids that life doesn't center around the children in the house. It was just as important to help when was needed as kids and do things for others - including spending a Saturday night watching black-and-white movies instead of going out with friends in order to cheer someone up who we loved the most in this world.
This 20th Century Fox Flute Meme Costume Is the Internet's Dream Come True
Turning epic soundtracks into perfectly awful re-creations is an art that the internet has perfected over the course of the past decade, resulting in several hilarious viral videos and a new genre of memes. The most iconic of this internet movement is the "20th Century Fox Bad Flute" video, which is widely beloved on YouTube and Reddit. We never expected somebody to turn this viral video into their Halloween costume, but one Redditor made it his mission to capture everything that makes the meme so great into one wearable getup . . . with musical accompaniment, of course!
According to the costume creator himself, the best part about the costume is that it becomes more successful when it looks and sounds bad, so he didn't have to try very hard.
Genius! Which viral video do you want to see as a costume next?
20+ Cute Hello Kitty Costumes Every Fan Should Try
Did you totally freak when you heard about the Sanrio-themed plane? Are you and your friends still arguing over whether Hello Kitty is a cat or an actual girl? If you checked both boxes - and you may or may not be wearing a giant bow in your hair right now - then chances are you are qualified to rock a Hello Kitty-inspired Halloween costume this year. Whether you're dressed as one of Kitty's pals or the adorable Sanrio star herself, there are endless ideas when it comes to paying tribute to the Japanese icon.
With Pics Like These, You Can't Deny Gigi and Zayn Are the New Kate Moss and Johnny Depp
As far as celebrity relationships go, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are one of the most effortlessly cool, fiercest couples to date. His rock-star vibe has managed to rub off on her, and it's not unusual for them to stylishly coordinate, especially at Fashion Week or industry events. Yet each time we look at them, we get tend to get déjà vu, since they remind us a lot of a different duo where the bad boy fell for an It model: Johnny Depp and Kate Moss. Aside from the fact that those '90s styles are totally back, Gigi and Zayn have even mastered Kate and Johnny's old poses. Scroll through for photographic evidence, then see all the times Gigi switched up her style for her new beau.
Here's a Look at Tonight's Jane the Virgin Episode Featuring Gloria and Emilio Estefan
If you can hardly wait for Jane the Virgin's newest episode featuring Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Jane finally losing her virginity (directed by Eva Longoria), we have a few photos that might make the next few hours more bearable. Straight ahead you'll find a sneak peek of the two music powerhouses on set with Gina Rodriguez, Jaime Camil, Ivonne Coll, and the rest of the gang. From the look of these pictures, the pair is at the Marbella to see Xiomara perform - yes!
One Awesome Dad Just Won Halloween With This Amazing Lego Costume For His Son
Spent 2 months making Lego Spiderman, my son won first place at his contest from pics
One dad wanted to make sure his kid stood out this Halloween. The proud father, Reddit user fivetreoh, says he created this epic Lego costume to do the trick. He spent two months working on the costume, which landed his son first place in a costume contest along with a $25 gift card.
If you're wondering how he was able to pull off the realistic look, the awesome dad reveals that it took a lot of strategic planning. The lightweight costume was made out of one-inch styrofoam, and for the eyes, he cut out the shape and then replaced the open space with a white screen for his son to see out of.
"Everything blue is paint and the red on the helmet is paint," he revealed, adding, "the front of the costume is actually a vinyl decal, not paint." This guy deserves to win a dad of the year contest for his creativity and efforts put into this amazing costume!
This Makeup Artist's Comic Book Transformations Will Make Your Skin Crawl
Canadian makeup artist Lianne Moseley has recently received widespread attention for her terrifyingly true-to-life renderings of famous comic book, video game, and pop culture characters. Moseley frequently models her own creations on Instagram, however, she also offers her services to other cosplayers.
Though the makeup artist is skilled at painting comic book sirens, her villainous characters are particularly chilling. (Seriously - we might have a hard time sleeping after seeing her Joker impersonation.) While it might be difficult to re-create Lianne's advanced work this Halloween, consider it a jumping-off point for your own costume. Look ahead for some of our favorites.
Meet the Yogurt That Blows Greek Yogurt Out of the Water; Dr. Oz Weighs In
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While Dr. Oz's last food investigation may have crushed our fast-food oatmeal dreams and the one before that made us second-guess our too-good-to-be-true addictive rotisserie chicken, we're actually really excited about the good news coming from the health show.
In his latest deep dive into the foods we consider healthy, Dr. Oz takes a closer look at Greek yogurt. The findings? All positive! He notes that benefits from Greek-style yogurt include an improved immune system, a digestion boost, and a better mood - so load up the yogurt!
After looking into brands like Chobani, Fage, Oikos by Danon, Simply Balanced, Wallaby Organics, and Stonyfield Organics, Dr. Oz found "great news" that each brand passed with "flying colors," and they each contain 200 million to 300 million CFUs of live active cultures per gram of yogurt (CFU = "colony forming units"; it's how probiotics are measured).
Where you get into sticky territory is with flavored yogurts - all of which they found to have tons of sugar, which turns an otherwise low-carb, high-protein snack into a very high-carb, high-protein snack. Their suggestion? "Eat plain Greek yogurt" and add in sliced fresh fruit, or put some honey in yourself so you know it's "not synthetic" and you can control the amount.
But wait - Dr. Oz didn't just tout the benefits of Greek yogurt, he also showed off the new yogurt that may leave its Greek cousin in the dust thanks to a whopping "25 percent more protein." The new ultra-high-protein snack to look out for? Icelandic.
"Icelandic yogurt is to Greek yogurt as Greek yogurt is to regular yogurt," said Dr. Oz's expert Mark Schatzker. "It's like the ultimate strained yogurt . . . it's just really creamy and really rich. It's a very satisfying yogurt. If you like Greek yogurt, you're going to love this stuff."
So there you have it - get your servings of plain Greek yogurt, and keep an eye out for the delicious and healthy Icelandic variety, too.
Meet the Yogurt That Blows Greek Yogurt Out of the Water; Dr. Oz Weighs In
Image Source: Dr. Oz
While Dr. Oz's last food investigation may have crushed our fast-food oatmeal dreams and the one before that made us second-guess our too-good-to-be-true addictive rotisserie chicken, we're actually really excited about the good news coming from the health show.
In his latest deep dive into the foods we consider healthy, Dr. Oz takes a closer look at Greek yogurt. The findings? All positive! He notes that benefits from Greek-style yogurt include an improved immune system, a digestion boost, and a better mood - so load up the yogurt!
After looking into brands like Chobani, Fage, Oikos by Danon, Simply Balanced, Wallaby Organics, and Stonyfield Organics, Dr. Oz found "great news" that each brand passed with "flying colors," and they each contain 200 million to 300 million CFUs of live active cultures per gram of yogurt (CFU = "colony forming units"; it's how probiotics are measured).
Where you get into sticky territory is with flavored yogurts - all of which they found to have tons of sugar, which turns an otherwise low-carb, high-protein snack into a very high-carb, high-protein snack. Their suggestion? "Eat plain Greek yogurt" and add in sliced fresh fruit, or put some honey in yourself so you know it's "not synthetic" and you can control the amount.
But wait - Dr. Oz didn't just tout the benefits of Greek yogurt, he also showed off the new yogurt that may leave its Greek cousin in the dust thanks to a whopping "25 percent more protein." The new ultra-high-protein snack to look out for? Icelandic.
"Icelandic yogurt is to Greek yogurt as Greek yogurt is to regular yogurt," said Dr. Oz's expert Mark Schatzker. "It's like the ultimate strained yogurt . . . it's just really creamy and really rich. It's a very satisfying yogurt. If you like Greek yogurt, you're going to love this stuff."
So there you have it - get your servings of plain Greek yogurt, and keep an eye out for the delicious and healthy Icelandic variety, too.
Beware: This Vampire Cat Is So Cute, You're Guaranteed to Fall Under His Spell
Sunlight and silver won't ward off the snuggles of this adorable vampire – but we don't know how you'd resist his little face! This handsome vamp-kitty is actually just an affectionate shelter rescue with "fangs" named Mamba. He also writes on his website that he responds to the name Nosferpawtu. (We see what you did there, little guy.)
Mamba is a self-described "romantic with an overbite", so if the whole internet famous vampire thing doesn't work out, he's got a solid Tinder bio regardless. By the looks of his burgeoning "fang club" on Instagram, we don't think a backup plan will be necessary.
Happy Halloween, Mamba!
Just When You Thought You Were the Healthiest Person You Knew
Kale in your smoothies? Obviously. Because you're a completely all-natural, almost-obsessive health nut, through and through. But would you try licking a mountain or hooking an actual fish IV up to your veins for your daily dose of omega-3s? Oh, these two people would. They're in a battle to see who's the healthiest and it's looking like they've both completely lost it! But in the end, they won each other.
Just When You Thought You Were the Healthiest Person You Knew
Kale in your smoothies? Obviously. Because you're a completely all-natural, almost-obsessive health nut, through and through. But would you try licking a mountain or hooking an actual fish IV up to your veins for your daily dose of omega-3s? Oh, these two people would. They're in a battle to see who's the healthiest and it's looking like they've both completely lost it! But in the end, they won each other.
25 Ethereal Makeup Transformations to DIY Your Halloween "Fairy" Tale
Between characters like Tinkerbell from Peter Pan, Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Cosmo and Wanda from The Fairly Oddparents, there are few magical images quite as pervasive in popular culture as the fairy. And while there's not a way to actually sprout fairy wings (at least, not as a far as we know . . .), Halloween offers the perfect opportunity to jump into your favorite (literal) fairy tales.
By using makeup tools including brightly colored shadows, sparkles, jewels, and dramatic eyelashes, the ideal ethereal look is within your grasp. For inspiration for your fairy-inspired Halloween look, check out the slideshow of incredible looks from our favorite Instagram makeup mavens.
Adorable Little Girl Has a Total Meltdown When Finding Out Her Twin Sister Is 1 Minute Older
When Ami McClure sat down her adorable 3-year-old daughters to talk to them about what it meant to be identical twins, she had no idea that one little detail was going to cause some tears. In the absolutely adorable video, Alexis and Ava understand that they look alike and are elated that they have the same birthday, but around the 1:15 mark, things start to get confusing for the girls. Alexis could not handle the fact that her sister was born just one minute before she was, and not even Ava's hugs and reassuring statements could stop those tears from coming! In an effort to stop the crying, Ava has the sweetest things to say to her "younger" sister, and it's going to melt your heart.
But the video wouldn't be complete with just one meltdown. When Ava realizes her sister is growing a little bit faster than she is, the tables immediately turn and more tears start flowing. Watch the video above to see the cuter-than-words interactions between the twins.
16 Pictures of Wiener Dogs Dressed as Hot Dog Wieners
Though many of you may have already celebrated Halloween this past weekend, today is the official day, which is why we're just now bringing out this dog costume gallery. Behold, Dachshunds dressed in hot dog costumes, because what could possibly be more adorable than a wiener dog dressed as a wiener? It's one of our favorite dog and costume combinations because it's just so perfect, ya know? Look through to enjoy them all.
19 Paws-itively Perfect Cat Costumes
The canines and humans of the world have their costumes set for Halloween, but how could we forget the most important member of the household (and the entire Internet) - the cat? Here we've found all the Doctor Who, Star Wars, anime, and superhero feline costume inspiration you need. How you get the cats to actually stay in the garb, though, is for you to figure out.
Looking for more geeky Halloween goods? Start decorating your pumpkin with the likes of Harry Potter and Totoro.
5 Disney Villain Costumes That Prove Bad Girls Have More Fun (With Makeup!)
Although I love a good Disney princess, they tend to rock the #nomakeupmakeup look. The Disney villains, however, are on top of their makeup game. Red lips, sharp contouring, and arched brows run rampant in the villain world, and I can't say I don't approve. It just seems the villains of the Disney universe have more fun and are certainly craftier with their makeup brushes.
When it comes to Halloween, take the opportunity to pull out your brightest eye shadows, most reflective highlighter, and pigmented lipsticks and go to work transforming yourself into someone completely different: a Disney villain.
Dinner Will Never Be Boring or Tedious With These 25 1-Pot Latin Recipes
Sometimes you get home after a long day at work and the idea of cooking a complicated meal, dirtying up several dishes and pots, and spending hours chopping and mixing is just way too much. That's when these one-pot recipes will be your saviors. They are all definitely delicious and packed with flavor, but luckily they don't require too much effort or time. Look ahead to find your menu!
Puma's Self-Lacing Sneakers Are Giving Nike's a Run For Their Money
On the heels of Nike's announcement about its HyperAdapt 1.0 sneakers, Puma has finally revealed its own self-lacing sneakers, the Autodiscs. The brand previewed the self-lacing sneakers in 2015 when Usain Bolt tried them on in a Twitter video, however, information about the shoes had been pretty scarce until now.
Engadget got an exclusive look at the kicks and answered everyone's main question: how exactly do they work? Well, the Autodiscs have neat, built-in motors hidden in the tongue of the sneakers. The motor is triggered with the push of a button that then loosens or tightens the hidden laces inside of the shoe.
What's more, the owner's preferred tightness can be saved on the shoe's corresponding smartphone app. To charge your Autodiscs, simply place them on their special charging mat.
While we're already sold, sadly, the Autodiscs aren't officially available. According to Engadget, only 50 pairs have been made and Puma has yet to announce when they will be open to the public . . . and for how much.
Watch the video demonstrating the futuristic sneakers above.
31 Ways to Reinvent Your Work Wardrobe
Dressing for the job you want starts now. You might never think that the 31 street-styled looks inside would look perfect at the office, but that's exactly where we want to wear them.
With 31 days of real-life inspiration, we're all about making dressing for work fun again. Forget the corporate suit sets and nondescript heels, because dressing for the office should never feel like a job. Look to creative layers, bold heels, bright blouses, and sleek outerwear to rethink the office dress code - and give your workwear a raise. Click through for a month's worth of inspiration right here.
Puma's Self-Lacing Sneakers Are Giving Nike's a Run For Their Money
On the heels of Nike's announcement about its HyperAdapt 1.0 sneakers, Puma has finally revealed its own self-lacing sneakers, the Autodiscs. The brand previewed the self-lacing sneakers in 2015 when Usain Bolt tried them on in a Twitter video, however, information about the shoes had been pretty scarce until now.
Engadget got an exclusive look at the kicks and answered everyone's main question: how exactly do they work? Well, the Autodiscs have neat, built-in motors hidden in the tongue of the sneakers. The motor is triggered with the push of a button that then loosens or tightens the hidden laces inside of the shoe.
What's more, the owner's preferred tightness can be saved on the shoe's corresponding smartphone app. To charge your Autodiscs, simply place them on their special charging mat.
While we're already sold, sadly, the Autodiscs aren't officially available. According to Engadget, only 50 pairs have been made and Puma has yet to announce when they will be open to the public . . . and for how much.
Watch the video demonstrating the futuristic sneakers above.
If You Aren't Convinced That Willow Smith Is Taking Over the Fashion World, You Haven't Been Paying Attention
It's hard to believe that Willow Smith is still only 16 years old. The youngest child of Jada Pinkett and Will Smith has already built herself quite the résumé: singer, actress, model - it seems like there isn't much this girl can't do. So as she celebrates her birthday, we're celebrating her, along with her biggest fashion accomplishments to date. Scroll through to see proof Willow is slowly taking over the world of style, modeling, and It girls, and know that whipping her hair back and forth is far from her only talent.
The Affordable Trick For Giving Your Designer-Obsessed Friends the Gift of Luxury
Listen, you can't trick a label-lover. So if your best friend, mother-in-law, grandma (whoever!) is obsessed with designer goods, get her what she came for this holiday season. Actually, it's not hard to find small leather accessories, sunglasses, or even a stylish bracelet from the biggest fashion houses.
Lucky for you, we did the browsing and kept high-fashion taste in mind. Ahead you'll find 22 perfect picks for the girl who doesn't just love fashion, she L-O-V-E-S it. You might have to shell out a bit of cash, but none of our selections rings in over $500, and some are below $100 - we promise. Go ahead and put a smile on her face.
8 Easy, Last-Minute Halloween Costumes You Can Create With Black Liquid Liner
Your trusty ole liquid eyeliner is about to get a starring role in your Halloween costume. When tasked with the goal of creating makeup-centric costumes based around black liner, MAC senior artist Regan Rabanal rose to the occasion. Here, he shows how to DIY easy (and cheap!) looks using products you probably already own.
While there are ideas for all skill levels - from a detailed masquerade mask to Harry Potter's simple scar - the common thread is that these ensembles were made for lazy girls. So keep reading to discover the perfect last-minute Halloween costume.
Special thanks to Ricky's NYC and Cult Gaia for supplying the accessories.
You Won't Believe the Wedding Dress Switcheroo That Jamie Chung Made on Her Wedding Day
Don't get us wrong, Jamie Chung's silk and tulle Monique Lhuillier wedding gown was gorgeous. With its sheer sleeves and ice-like embroidery, you could argue the star was channeling Queen Elsa on her special day. After all, she and Bryan Greenberg did tie the knot on Halloween eve. But the fashionista couldn't bear to part with a different dress: a high-neck Jonathan Simkhai number that took a modern Victorian silhouette
Jamie and Bryan's ceremony and reception were featured in Martha Stewart Wedding's Spring issue, and that's where Ms. Chung revealed her smart little trick: she posed for photos in Jonathan Simkhai alongside her bridesmaids, who wore coordinated Privacy Please maxis, then Jamie switched into her whimsical Monique number. And for the party? Back to JS.
Who says you can't change three times when you're the bride? Read on to see gorgeous shots from Jamie and Bryan's nuptials on their wedding anniversary, and find even more coverage on Martha Stewart's site, then scroll to see both of Jamie Chung's lovely wedding looks.
The Absolute Sweetest Halloween Costumes Belong to a Group of Babies in the NICU
Last Halloween churned out tons of sweet costumes, from a baby pope to celebrity-kid Jedis, but the absolute best we saw came from an unlikely place: the NICU at Loyola Medicine.
Although a family's time in the NICU may not be the easiest, the nursing staff at this hospital definitely gave the families of these babies something to smile about this time last year. These pint-size patients were dressed with care in handcrafted costumes - including a jar of JIF peanut butter and a Chicago Bulls basketball player - by the nurses for the annual NICU Halloween costume contest, and they couldn't have looked any cuter.
Scroll through to see the adorable costumes, and let us know which one is your favorite!
See Every Single Product in ColourPop's Upcoming Hello Kitty Collection
With looks like hers, it's no surprise that Hello Kitty is a popular gal in the beauty industry. She's starred in collaborations with OPI and Hello Kitty, and now the affordable cult-favorite brand ColourPop is using the character's famous face in a new collection.
Launching just in time for Hello Kitty's birthday on Nov. 1, the lineup will consist of everything from eye shadows and lip colors to cheek hues and highlighter. The cute product names are all inspired by her life, including School Bus, Friendship File, and Konichiwa. It all can be tucked in an adorable, limited-edition makeup bag. Read on to see every precious product, then stay tuned for more information about the launch as it becomes available!
39 Times Willow Smith Was a Beauty Badass (and You Wanted to Copy Her)
Willow Smith was destined to be a beauty muse. As the daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, she is genetically blessed when it comes to personal style (and just being gorgeous). She recently shared the news via Instagram that she is now a Chanel ambassador, thanking Karl Lagerfeld and the fashion house for "expanding the perceptions of 'beauty'" and picking her. But when we heard this, we thought, "Of course they did!"
Just scroll through the photos we dug up of Willow over the past 10 years. Like a chameleon, she is able to easily change her style while still looking stunning and inspiring. Plus, she has tried every hair length from an almost-shaved head to bum-skimming locks, experimented with rainbow dye colors, and dolled up her face with bold eyeliner looks. We predict her beauty stardom will only grow from here!
This Makeup Artist Gives Your Favorite Disney Characters a Twisted Makeover
While Disney princesses and characters have been a Halloween staple for quite some time, their gory iterations have also become popularized as of late. Irish makeup artist Natalie Costello is adding to the trend with her own twisted Disney-inspired looks that can give you the Halloween inspiration you may need . . . so long as you're OK with having your favorite characters tainted.
On her Instagram, Natalie frequently shares her transformations that include characters from The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Unsurprisingly, Natalie also works at Urban Decay, which is evident in her impressive skills. Look ahead for some of her freakiest transformations yet.
15 Supercute Gifts That Will Only Cost You $5 Max
'Tis the season of giving, and that means spending extra cash on your friends and family. If you're not trying to max out your credit cards, fear not! Cheap-yet-chic options are available.
Ahead, we've compiled a list of 15 great picks that are so adorable the recipient won't even be able to tell that you didn't spend more than $5. From beauty buys to stationary and even too-cute accessories, keep scrolling to find a thrifty holiday gift for everyone on your list. Need more ideas? Check out our budget-friendly guide.
12 Halloween Recipes That Star America's Favorite Cookie
Incredibly delicious in their own right (especially when paired with a glass of milk), Oreos are a versatile baking ingredient as well. Dipped in chocolate, crushed up to make a cheesecake crust or dessert dip topper, or baked straight into cupcakes, they add flavor, crunch, and whimsy. Keep reading for 12 recipes that use these techniques to make Halloween treats even sweeter.
What to Be Instead of a Cat - and 9 Other Nongeneric Halloween Costume Alternatives You Can Be Tonight
The ideal Halloween costume? Something that requires little to no effort to pull together, aka perfect for procrastinators like ourselves. But what do you get when you combine quick and easy? Typically, something generic, like a cat of some sort or an old Hollywood star.
This year, even if we wait until the last possible moment, we're making sure our looks stand out in the crowd. Check out 10 alternatives to common costumes, then see more options you can make with your purse alone.
Hate Your Skin Tags? Here's What You Can Do About It
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There are a few beauty woes that are just unavoidable, no matter how sincere your efforts are to bypass them. Rain will ruin your hair at least once. You'll smudge your lipstick. And, at some point, your epidermis will sprout a skin tag. We consulted Manhattan dermatologist Dr. Neal Schultz, host of DermTV.com and creator of BeautyRx by Dr. Schultz. He gave us the scoop on what these bothersome bumps are, what causes them, and (if you must!) how to get rid of them yourself.
When dealing with a complexion issue, it's important to know what you're up against. First, make sure what you're looking at is actually a skin tag. Unlike moles, which are usually pink to brown in color and feature symmetrical borders, skin tags are more oddly shaped and tend to match your complexion's shade.
"They grow out from your body, but vertically," Dr. Schultz stated. The benign tumors are comprised of epidermis and a little bit of dermis — the two upper layers of skin. "Their height is usually much greater than their width. Sometimes they have a very narrow stalk so they are virtually hanging off by a thread," he explained.
When I asked Dr. Schultz what causes these pesky spots, he told me that this remains unknown. "To a certain extent, they are hereditary and tend to occur in certain characteristic places, where skin folds on skin," he said. Skin tags frequently crop up under the arms and where the legs meet the body. "They seem to occur more often in people that are overweight," the doctor added.
However, if your skin tags are darker than your complexion, you may be dealing with dermatosis papulosa nigra, or DPN, a raised skin lesion that is commonly seen on complexions of those of Hispanic, Asian, or African descent. Dr. Schultz said that these tend to occur around eyes and on the cheekbones. "They look similar [to skin tags] but are not the same." These benign tumors come from keratinocytes, the cells that are responsible for producing skin pigment.
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If you were concerned that these skin conditions were a sign of cancer or another ailment, relax. Neither DPN nor skin tags are an indication of any health risks. "They're not dangerous," declared Dr. Schultz. "Just annoying and inconvenient."
Despite being innocuous, you might find your skin tags to be unsightly. If that's the case, a dermatologist can remove them fairly easily. Dr. Schultz prefers to use the tip of a very fine pair of scissors to snip a skin tag off at the base. Other options include using an electric needle to cauterize the skin or freezing off the tumor, which he particularly doesn't recommend.
"Freezing is so imprecise that it tends to affect the skin around the skin tag," he explained. And it's this imprecision that disturbs him when patients try to remove these bumps themselves.
"While it doesn't take eight years of medical education to remove a skin tag, there are certain basic principles that have to be observed," Dr. Schultz cautioned, citing using sterile tools and completely disinfecting your skin as essential.
While we don't recommend taking off your own skin tags, if you feel that you must, Dr. Schultz declared that the most sensible method is to use a tight piece of string. We advise consulting with your doctor beforehand, then proceeding with caution!
Use a sterile piece of gauze and isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly cleanse the area and a length of thread. After looping the string around the very base of the skin tag, double knot it so it is very tight, cutting off the blood supply to the skin tag. Finish your DIY dermatological procedure by trimming the ends of the threads with a disinfected pair of scissors, so the string doesn't catch on anything.
Patience is key! Once you've tied the string, do not touch the skin tag except to dab it with a bit of alcohol. After a few days to a week, the tiny tumor should fall off on its own. When this happens, be sure to nourish the small wound with a bit of antibacterial ointment, keeping it covered with a bandage until the area has healed — that way you won't leave a scar.
The doctor is particularly against most of the over-the-counter medications available for removing skin tags. When people apply these caustic formulas at home, many get more of the product on the surrounding area than the actual tumor itself, which can lead to blistering and scarring.
A skin tag is harmless and practically invisible to others, so if you don't think you can remove it safely, don't risk it. In the end, you could make a blemish more noticeable (and painful!) than that tiny little bump.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why So Serious? Transform Yourself Into a Batman Villain This Halloween
Everyone knows that Batman has the darkest, most sinister villains - that's what makes them a great choice for Halloween. The comic book characters are so beloved (and at times twisted) that they've been reimagined over and over throughout the years. Whether you're more of a classic red-and-white Harley Quinn or you prefer the Suicide Squad version, these awesome women will provide you with tons of Halloween beauty inspiration.
Check out these amazing villainous makeup looks and get ready to be the baddest of the bad this Halloween.
5 Reasons You Should Absolutely Download iOS 10.1 Right Now
POPSUGAR Photography / Kathryna Hancock, Product Credit: Max Mara Sweater and Skirt
If you're the owner of an iPhone 7 Plus, consider yourself blessed with iOS 10.1. Apple's new iOS 10.1 update includes plenty of bug improvements and fixes, as well as bringing the long-awaited Portrait Mode feature to the iPhone 7 Plus.
Portrait Mode is a feature only available on the iPhone 7 Plus, thanks to the phone's two camera lenses: a wide angle and telephoto lens. With Portrait Mode, you can take a photo with a "depth-of-field effect" that will blur out the background while keeping faces and objects clear in the forefront. You can see the difference of a photo without Portrait Mode and one with it below.
Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Ann-Marie Alcántara
Additionally, iOS 10.1 includes a handful of new improvements like:
- Replay iMessage effects
- Compare different costs of transit in Maps
- See iMessage effects with the Reduce Motion setting on
- Bluetooth connectivity issues are now resolved
- Numerous bug fixes in Safari, Mail, Weather, and iCloud
You can download the update via WiFi - but don't forget to back up your phone first.
These Ravenclaw-Inspired Treasures Are Almost as Good as Wit Beyond Measure
As the Sorting Hat once said: "In wise old Ravenclaw, if you've a ready mind, where those of wit and learning will always find their kind." Well, those of wit and learning will also find their perfect kind of holiday gift on this list of present ideas, all of which are perfectly suited for members of the logic-driven Hogwarts house.
From house-crest gear to challenging puzzles that will delight any Ravenclaw, this collection of gifts is a perfect balance between Hogwarts-inspired goods and nonthemed products tailored to Ravenclaw tastes. Buy them for yourself or for a loved one who identifies with Ravenclaw house . . . these treasures are almost as good as wit beyond measure.
25 Pretty Stocking Stuffers You'll Want to Keep For Yourself
While it may not be totally in the spirit of the season, we frequently come home from holiday shopping with tons of gifts for ourselves. We're not trying to be selfish . . . it's just that so many of the beauty offerings this time of year are perfect in every way. They're travel-sized, adorably packaged, and (more often than not) limited-edition, which means we absolutely need them in our stash. Don't believe us? Read on. So far, we've found a precious lip balm wearing a sweater, a book of sheet masks, a lash curler bedecked in bling, and so many more products you'll need to buy. (Whether you give them away is up to you!)
18 Stylish Ways to Make Your Tattoo the Focal Point of Your Outfit
While there are some people who prefer to keep their small tattoos private, a tiny little secret to admire when alone, others work hard to show them off. There's no reason not to draw attention to your stylish scripture or perfectly positioned design if you want to. If your ink is located at the tip of your shoulder, there's no better time to shop for an off-the-shoulder shirt that puts it in the spotlight. And there are plenty of sneakers and heels that help you show off an intricate foot tattoo. Read on for some unique ideas that are, above all else, sophisticated and polished.
15 Desserts Shaped Like Sugar Skulls to Mark Day of the Dead
You know one of the most popular traditions for Día de los Muertos is preparing homemade sugar skulls to set on altars for loved ones who have passed away. But through the years, the symbol has expanded to other sweets that are not given as ofrendas but enjoyed with family. These 15 deliciously sweet recipes, from cake pops to sugar cookies, are perfect for the day of remembrance.
The Lower-Body Exercise to Lift Your Butt and Tone Your Thighs
This move is tough, but let me tell you, it is so worth the sweat and struggle. A set of surrenders strengthens your legs, tones your butt, and works your core. It also keeps your heart rate up as you go from kneeling to standing over and over again. You guys! Changing levels takes a lot of effort.
Before attempting this move, find some padding for your knees. I like to fold my yoga mat in half to double the cushion.
- Stand with your hands behind your head with your elbows wide, and bring your right knee gently to the ground.
- Bring your left knee down so you are kneeling. Keep your chest up and squeeze your glutes to keep yourself stable.
- Lift your right foot up and place it in front of you. Bring the left foot forward to stand up, pressing through your right heel.
- This completes one rep. Start the next by bringing your left knee to the floor.
- Do two to three sets of 12 reps each.
The Lower-Body Exercise to Lift Your Butt and Tone Your Thighs
This move is tough, but let me tell you, it is so worth the sweat and struggle. A set of surrenders strengthens your legs, tones your butt, and works your core. It also keeps your heart rate up as you go from kneeling to standing over and over again. You guys! Changing levels takes a lot of effort.
Before attempting this move, find some padding for your knees. I like to fold my yoga mat in half to double the cushion.
- Stand with your hands behind your head with your elbows wide, and bring your right knee gently to the ground.
- Bring your left knee down so you are kneeling. Keep your chest up and squeeze your glutes to keep yourself stable.
- Lift your right foot up and place it in front of you. Bring the left foot forward to stand up, pressing through your right heel.
- This completes one rep. Start the next by bringing your left knee to the floor.
- Do two to three sets of 12 reps each.
The Fashion-Based Theory From The Walking Dead That No One Is Talking About
We'll have to wait until October for The Walking Dead to return, but that won't stop us from trying to solve every mystery from the show - including ones we discover all on our own, after hours of binge-watching the suspenseful series. For instance: have you noticed that the majority of female walkers roam around in maxi dresses? What's the deal there? Was there a shortage of pants before this virus spread, forcing them to rock the next-best comfy staple? We really need to know!
In reality, it's probably easier for the costume department to rip up and "walker-fy" a single piece rather than a full outfit. But we'll still hold out hope that one day, our question will be explained. Until then, take a look at the maxis taking over this apocalyptic world. Then see what life was like before walkers were everywhere.
How to Look Like a Zombie Without Ever Putting on a Costume
No makeup, costume change, or full moon is necessary to transform yourself into a terrifying werewolf or a stomach-churning zombie. Thanks to a little tech magic, you can incite fear in your friends with chilling photo effects that look a little too real, and then take their photos to zomb-ify them, too! Have a blast this Halloween with these six creepy photo apps for iOS, Android, and the web.
iOS Apps
- Zombify (free) - Enter this photo booth as human, exit as zombie. Play with different effects like adding a weapon or different photo effects and even make the image animated.
- Monster Booth HD ($1) - Turn photos into vintage horror film-style, sepia-toned images of zombies, werewolves, vampires, hunchbacks, aquatic beasts, or Frankensteins. The terrifying creatures are set against different eerie, mythical backgrounds, as frightening as the monsters themselves.
Android Apps
- Zombify (free) - Take a photo or add one from your camera roll - then zombify! Send your gruesome portrait to friends and family, or share it on Facebook, Instagram, and other apps.
- Monster Booth Lite (free) - Let the app's auto setting monsterfy photos or do it manually with photo distortion tools that scrunch, blow up, or warp parts of your face, rendering a headshot unrecognizable.
Websites
- Make Me Zombie (free) - From the makers of MakeMeBabies and In20Years comes the latest in photo manipulation web technology: Make Me Zombie! Upload a photo and the site turns it into a green grotesque, bloody monster that you can then cheerfully share with friends.
- PhotoFunia: Zombie (free) - If you don't want to deal with picking and choosing effects, this website will do it for you. Just upload a photo and you're set to look like a zombie, complete with a head bandage.
Spooktacular Eats: 11 Fun Halloween Dinner Ideas
Make Halloween even more exciting with a quick and easy dinner to enjoy before heading out for a night of trick-or-treating fun. Whether heading to a party or hitting the neighborhood with the kids, these recipes are tasty for children of all ages and have a bit of a Halloween edge.
From spooky snacks to full-on meals, these 11 Halloween dinner recipes are ready to fill you up before a night of spook-tacular adventures.
14 of This Year's Hottest Gadgets to Give
It feels like every year, our gadgets get smarter, faster, and harder to keep up with. Even though we still have plenty of time left in 2016, start saving up now to buy this year's best tech gadgets. From an Apple Watch that's finally built for swimmers to a smart Moleskine notebook, there are plenty of presents pick from for each of your friends and family. Don't wait too long - these products are bound to sell out.
Apple Announces a New App That Will Change the Way You Watch TV
On Thursday, Oct. 27, Apple unveiled its latest app, aptly titled TV. Aside from adding Twitter interactions to your Apple TV viewing experience, the tech company is bringing TV watching directly to your Apple devices, including your iPad and iPhone. The TV app is designed to be the one place to go for everything you're watching, with a hand-curated collection of your favorite TV shows and movies. You can add shows directly to the Up Next list so you'll never forget which shows you were interested in binge-watching later. The TV app will also allow you to watch live news directly from your phone or tablet.
Siri will be available on the TV app to help you find where to watch your must-see sporting events. Just ask and Siri will locate the proper streaming app for that event. Apple's new TV app will come equipped with a TV guide, all available in the United States for free this December.
The #1 Reason You Must Unfollow All Fashion Bloggers Immediately
Fashion bloggers can be dangerous. Over half of your Instagram feed is filled with their photos, and it often feels like you can't escape them. But you have your chance! You can get out now.
Ahead, 24 reasons to tap unfollow before it's too late . . .
Start Saving Your Galleons For These Harry Potter Eye Shadow Palettes
The same genius who brought us the Harry Potter Highlight and Contour Palette is coming back with the most magical beauty product - Harry Potter eye shadow palettes.
Customized by individual houses, the Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin palettes are only available for preorder on Etsy and will hopefully be delivered by an owl. They are handcrafted and vegan and come with the school's official crest embossed on the cover. All four palettes have a bottom row filled with Hogwarts colors, ranging from Owl Post, a deep shimmery brown, to Hogsmead, a metallic gray with light brown undertones, seen below.
Keep reading to see all the swatches in the different Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin shadow palettes and find out where to order yours!
Someone Finally Explains What That Extra Set of Shoelace Holes Is For
We all have them, and most of us just ignore them. I'm talking about that extra pair of holes on the top of our sneakers. Nope, they're not just for decoration! Try this shoelace tying trick called the "heel lock" to prevent the back of your foot from sliding up and down, which will prevent heel blisters. If you're a runner, this just may be the best thing you hear all day!
This Optical Illusion of a Woman's Shiny Legs Will Make You Question Your Eyesight
are these legs shiny and oily or are they legs with white paint on them http://pic.twitter.com/RzLl3oaD59
— Common White Girl (@girlposts) October 26, 2016
The internet is back at it again with another viral photo that has everyone stumped. Instagram user leonardhoespams shared a photo of her legs on Monday and immediately had many people doing a double take. At first glance, you probably see a pair of shiny legs, but take a closer look and you will notice her legs are actually not glossed over at all.
Twitter users pointed out the optical illusion, taking note of the lines of paint across her legs. Check out what they had to say:
This is the next 'Blue/Gold Dress' 😨
Are these legs oily & shiny or have they just got white paint on them? http://pic.twitter.com/yTyWKtypUo— Roman Kemp (@romankemp) October 26, 2016
Do you see it now?
Once you see it you can't unsee it http://pic.twitter.com/5mREeJUhYV
— bree (@msbreeezyyy) October 25, 2016
No?
@romankemp am i the only one that sees it oily and shiny
— olivia❁ (@zoeIlasgrande) October 26, 2016
The truth is: the woman in the photo does has paint on her legs. Thanks internet for spoiling this seemingly cool photo (which has since been removed) for the rest of us.
@msbreeezyyy @josephIowe i saw them as shiny first and now i can't see it as shiny anymore
— kari (@kariscastle) October 26, 2016
Someone Finally Explains What That Extra Set of Shoelace Holes Is For
We all have them, and most of us just ignore them. I'm talking about that extra pair of holes on the top of our sneakers. Nope, they're not just for decoration! Try this shoelace tying trick called the "heel lock" to prevent the back of your foot from sliding up and down, which will prevent heel blisters. If you're a runner, this just may be the best thing you hear all day!
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