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.
dimanche 1 janvier 2017
Here's What 14 Hot Celebrity Guys Would Look Like on a Date With You
Now that you know what it would be like to go on a date with Leonardo DiCaprio, we're ready to take you through the various potential scenarios that could happen if you were being courted by other hot celebrity dudes. From Ryan Reynolds listening intently to your childhood stories to Michael B. Jordan checking you out from across the room, keep reading to see what 14 handsome stars would look like while sitting across from you on a date.
11 Products That Will Keep You Looking Flawless as You Transition to Natural Hair
Managing transitioning hair is a lot like dating. It requires the patience of a kindergarten teacher and you need to connect with a variety of prospects (beauty products) before lo and behold, you meet your match. Talk about stressful!
We've read endless reviews of shampoos, deep conditioners, and leave-ins equipped with moisturizing and detangling qualities for ladies embarking on the journey from relaxed to natural hair. While it's important to nourish your kinks and curls to prevent breakage, avoid jumping on the product-heavy bandwagon.
"Women who are transitioning must understand the importance of maintaining the balance of moisture and protein," says Noël Reid-Killings, celebrity and master hairstylist of Noël New York Salon. "New naturals aren't familiar with their natural texture and tend to gravitate towards moisturizing products unnecessarily. What's often seen as dry hair is really just a coarse hair texture. Over moisturizing can be dangerous and cause more tangling with the relaxed hair, leading to breakage."
As you get acquainted with your new tresses and find the right system for your routine, it's time to consider styling essentials and must-have products to make everyday maintenance much more manageable. Hot tools for occasional straight styles, a feel-good detangling brush for wash days (finally!), and vibrant head wraps that can make a three-days-old twist-out look bomb are just a few of our favorites for transitioning hair.
Click through for more details on these and a few other gems you'll want for your arsenal if the big chop wasn't for you. You're one step closer to happy transitioning tresses!
What Do the Royals Have in Store For 2017?
The past year has been an exciting one for royal-watchers - we've had a brand-spanking new relationship for Prince Harry, a possible engagement for Princess Eugenie, and a string of adorable moments thanks to Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The queen turned 90 in style, and William and Kate undertook not one but two overseas tours - one with Prince George and Princess Charlotte in tow. So what should we look out for in 2017? The year is going to be jam-packed with personal joy and public change, so we take a peek at some key dates for the diary and some likely celebrations that could very well be in store . . .
You Can Actually Watch Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Fall For Each Other
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have been together for more than five years now, and in their time together, they've managed to squeeze in more cute moments than some of Hollywood's longest-standing couples. While they are very protective of their private life, they also aren't afraid to hit the red carpet together and gush about each other in interviews - something we hope they always do. It's been easy to follow along with their love story, especially since it began - like many couples in Hollywood - on a movie set, which means you can actually watch them fall for each other with your own eyes. Jen and Justin first met in 2007 on the set of Tropic Thunder, which was cowritten by Justin and starred Jen's good friend Ben Stiller. "I thought he was very sweet and he was always very nice," she said. "But I remember thinking he was very dark. At first you think he could be like a serial killer, but he is actually the nicest person in the world."
It wasn't until 2010, however, that the two reconnected and really got to know each other when they costarred in the movie Wanderlust. While their chemistry is evident as their characters share a handful of hilarious scenes and actually end up sleeping together, they are acting after all. But we dug up the film's bloopers, which prove that they definitely had that spark off screen too. And while an end-of-credits blooper with Jen and Justin isn't available online (it's worth it to buy the DVD), you can still see how they cracked each other up during filming in the gag reel.
Steph and Ayesha Curry Are the Cutest Couple in the NBA
When it comes to NBA couples, Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha's love is a slam dunk. The pair met at church when they were teenagers, and though they didn't start dating right away, they got married in 2011 after three years together. They have two beautiful daughters, Riley, 4, and Ryan, 1, and besides sharing adorable photos of their sweet family on Instagram, they also post the cutest couple moments. See the sometimes goofy and always aww-inducing Instagram snaps of the all-star couple.
J Lo's Sexiest Pictures Since the '90s
Though 2016 might have been her best year yet, Jennifer Lopez has been showing off her sexy self in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. When she's not shaking her booty on stage, J Lo heats up the TV cameras and poses for sexy snaps on Instagram. Scroll through to see some of the superstar's hottest moments over the year.
Mariah Carey Has a Painfully Awkward New Year's Eve Performance That You Need to Watch Now
Mariah Carey's iconic hit "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has made her the undisputed queen of the holiday as far as music is concerned, but the singer wasn't quite able to keep the momentum going when she performed during Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in NYC on Saturday night.
Shortly after taking the stage in Times Square, Mariah, clad in a glamorous sequined onesie and heels, suffered a lip-syncing mishap to "Auld Lang Syne." Then, as the music changed to her 1991 hit "Emotions," she appeared visibly frustrated as she walked around the stage and repeatedly asked for monitors to be turned on during her performance. "Trying to be a good sport here," she said about the technical glitch, explaining, "We didn't have a check for this song. . . we're missing some of the vocals, but it is what it is. I'm just going to let the audience sing. We didn't have a sound check for this New Year's baby, it is what it is." Before leaving the stage, Mariah could be heard saying, "I wanted a holiday too, can't I just have one." Watch the performance above now.
Over 100 of the Hottest Swimsuit Moments of 2016
Stars have been getting in on the swimsuit fun all year long. To kick off the New Year, celebrities like Jessica Simpson and Gwyneth Paltrow escaped to Mexico, while Kylie Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Irina Shayk made a splash on Instagram with their supersexy swimsuit snaps. Even during the cold Winter months, a handful of stars including Jennifer Lawrence and Hilary Duff had no problem flaunting their fit figures in barely there two-pieces. Although the year is coming to a close, that hasn't stopped Gisele Bündchen or Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen from slipping into swimsuits. And let's not forget Ashley Graham.
Every Hot Picture of Jensen Ackles We Could Get Our Hands On
It's high time we pay tribute to one of the most important things about Jensen Ackles: his beautiful, heart-stopping good looks. Of course, we all know by now that he's more than just a pretty face; his epic expressions on Supernatural are a force to be reckoned with, his amazing sense of humor makes us laugh, and, of course, nothing beats those ridiculously magical modeling pictures from the '90s. Keep reading to see the hottest pictures of Jensen we could possibly find.
When It Comes to Airport Style, Eva Longoria's Looks Through the Years Will Surprise You
When travel style comes to mind (even the celebrity kind), you think about comfy pants, cozy tops to stay warm under the strong AC, and shoes that are easy to remove while going through security. But once you look at these photos of actress, producer, director, and fashion designer Eva Longoria, all of that will go out of the window.
While Eva has shown up to airports in a fair share of sweatpants and t-shirts, she has also shocked us more than once by sporting business-ready looks that will take her straight from the plane to a meeting without having to make a quick change. So while you wouldn't think about wearing white on a plane, let alone a white pencil skirt or midi Summer dress, Eva has proven that you can do it - and hopefully save yourself the hassle of changing in the airport restroom. Scroll ahead to check out her best airport style.
Celebrities Post Heartbreaking Tributes to the Late Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds died at the age of 84 after suffering a stroke on Dec. 28. The sad news comes just one day after the death of her daughter, Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, and tributes to both stars have been pouring in on social media from costars, friends, and celebrity fans. Debbie's Mother costar Albert Brooks tweeted a heartbreaking message, writing, "Debbie Reynolds, a legend and my movie mom. I can't believe this happened one day after Carrie. My heart goes out to Billie." Several other stars including Ellen DeGeneres, Lena Dunham, and Debbie Allen also penned touching tributes of their own.
20 Songs That'll Get Everyone on the Dance Floor at Your Next Party
We like to party - we're sure we're not alone here - and that's why we know that for a get-together to be successful, good music is in order. To save you from agonizing over the perfect playlist, we've compiled 20 songs that could be the soundtrack of every one of your many upcoming Spring and Summer celebrations (including your Cinco de Mayo fiesta, filled with delicious food and fun cocktails).
The number one thing all of these Latin tunes have in common is how from the first beat they'll make you want to get up and dance. There's some Pitbull, Thalia, and 3BallMTY in here, so you can trust us when we say it will live up to your expectations.
It Looks Like Kanye West Got a Big Box of Rainbow Hair Dye For Christmas
Kanye West has certainly had an interesting last few weeks. After the "Famous" rapper canceled the European leg of his Saint Pablo tour and was photographed hanging out with President-elect Donald Trump in NYC, he was spotted out in Santa Monica sporting an interesting new 'do. Kanye made his way through a parking garage after catching a movie at the ArcLight Cinema the day after Christmas, wearing an oversize coat, camouflage pants, and a rainbow-colored buzz cut. The outing comes a few days after he enjoyed a date night with wife Kim Kardashian. The two are reportedly both in counseling to help them deal with their tumultuous year. Who knew Kanye could pull off pink, orange, and yellow hair so well?
30 Recipes So Perfect You'll Almost Hate Them
The following collection of recipes has some of our personal favorites as well as the most popular recipes we have on POPSUGAR Food. We've included breakfast, lunch, appetizer, dinner, and desserts so no matter what you're in the mood to make, you're guaranteed to find something!
Derek and Julianne Hough's Fun-Filled Holiday Will Make You Want to Join Their Family
Julianne and Derek Hough celebrated Christmas surrounded by family and friends this year. The siblings, who are gearing up to go on tour together, headed to their home state of Utah over the holiday break for a fun-filled ski trip. The Dancing With the Stars judge was joined by her fiancé, Brooks Laich, while Derek brought along his girlfriend and fellow dancer, Hayley Erbert. Julianne's close friend, Nina Dobrev, also joined the crew for the festivities. Aside from hitting the slopes, the group also documented their shenanigans in the lodge with a few funny videos on Instagram. See every moment below.
The Best GIFs of the Year Capture the Hot, and Sometimes Enjoyable, Mess of 2016
Sometimes words aren't enough to capture what you're feeling, which is where GIFs come in. We use them in so many different conversations, from our text messages to tweets, that it's hard to even know what your favorite GIF to use is. The next time you're in a GIF rut, just look at GIPHY's most popular GIFs of the year.
The GIFs range from moments in our favorite movies (the sloths from Zootopia are still the best) to the election, and even include one of the best BFF duos out there. See the top 10 list ahead and start using them in your life.
Ring the Fire Alarm Because These Joan Smalls's Bikinigrams Are Smoking
Of course Joan Smalls's Instagram feed would be filled with sexy bikini photos. Whether she's beachside for a hot shoot for Victoria's Secret, vacationing by a pool with fellow supermodels, or enjoying time back home in Puerto Rico, Joan knows exactly how to show off her toned body in the skimpiest bikinis we have seen. She poses for sexy topless (and bottomless) snaps and in angles that highlight her, ahem, curves. Keep scrolling to see all her hotness in its full glory.
19 Things You Might Not Have Thought to Bring to the Hospital (but Should)
If you're expecting a child anytime soon, chances are you've got your bag packed with the essentials: toothbrush, pillow, loose clothing, outfit for baby to wear home, etc. However, the list need not to stop there - giving birth to a child is one of the most monumental moments in our lives, so feel free to bring what you need to make yourself comfortable during your hospital stay (as much as that is possible, at least). To get you started, here are a few of some lesser-thought-of items you might also want to think about stashing in your hospital bag so that you're ready for when those exciting first signs of labor start to come.
20 Fast and Easy Baking Recipes You Can't Screw Up
Baking is one of those things that's easy to have a love/hate relationship with: you want freshly baked treats but don't always have the patience or the time to master an elaborate project. Enter these fast and easy recipes. No one on the planet can screw up these cookies, cinnamon rolls, or cheesecake bars (promise!). Keep reading to find all the recipes for homemade baked goods without all the hassle.
15 New Year's Eve Traditions That Might Guarantee Good Luck in 2017
Growing up Latina means that eating grapes at midnight on New Year's is as much of a tradition as watching the ball drop in NYC's Times Square. The details behind that ritual and many more good luck tricks practiced on that night may vary based on your background, but no matter where you're from, all of these seemingly weird activities have one thing in common - making sure you have the most positive year ever.
Here are some traditions you might want to rush into when the clock strikes midnight and announces the beginning of 2017 - you know, just in case! Bonus points if you somehow manage to do all of them at the same time - and if you do, please tell us how you did it.
1. Eat 12 grapes
Let's start with the tradition of all traditions: eating 12 grapes at midnight. Each grape gives you a chance to make a wish, and even if you don't believe all of them will come true, the eating contest is a staple that turns into a fun game to see who can finish their grapes faster and in under a minute.
2. Put money in your shoe
The easiest tradition for the whole family to take part in, even the smallest kids, is to fold a bill inside your shoe and keep it in there through midnight. Variations also include holding the money in your hand or in your pocket, and all supposedly guarantee wealth in the next 12 months.
3. Take a suitcase around the block
One of my favorite memories from being a kid is seeing my cousins and aunts walk around the block with a suitcase on New Year's Eve. Call it a coincidence, but the years they did that were always the years they traveled most, which is the goal of the tradition. I'm a believer!
4. Sip Champagne
OK, almost everyone does this, but toasting with family and friends to the New Year is a must in a Latin household. You better believe the bubbly will be poured at least 10 minutes ahead of midnight with everyone holding a glass in one hand and their grapes in the other.
5. Start the year off on your right foot
Literally. Receive Jan. 1 standing on . . . well, just your right foot, or your year will just not go that great.
6. Color-coordinate your underwear
This tradition is basically a combination of a mood ring and a cootie catcher - a color will determine your fate. Red is set to bring you good luck in love, and yellow is meant to sprinkle luck and prosperity throughout your whole year.
7. Wear your underwear inside out
Once you've settled on what color underwear you want to wear, make sure to wear it inside out, and then swap it back in the first few minutes of the New Year. The desired outcome here is to have plenty of clothes throughout the New Year.
8. Keep a bucket of water handy
A big part of the New Year is starting January with only positive vibes. To do this, many Latin families clean their house from top to bottom. You're taking this tradition to the next level if you also decide to throw a bucket of water out the door (or window).
9. Don't clean your home too much
Yes, you can do some spot cleaning and make sure everything is in order for the night of festivities, but sweeping is out of the question. You don't want to sweep away any good fortune.
10. Burn "año viejos"
When I explain this tradition to some of my friends, they don't understand why a doll is created just to be burnt at midnight, but like most traditions, this is in hopes that whatever/whoever did us wrong in 2015 stays in 2015. In Latin America, you can see these dolls burning in the street. In the US, you might want to create a miniature version and safely do this at home.
11. Choose your outfit wisely
Whether your tradition is to wear all white or wear a completely new outfit from head to toe on New Year's Eve, either will make sure that luck is on your side in 2016.
12. Make a New Year wish list
You might not write a wish list for Santa, but you're definitely writing one for the New Year. You want to make sure you have your list written out, so that you can read it to yourself at midnight.
13. Keep a handful of lentils
This tradition can be done in various ways: one option is to cook the lentils and eat them at any point on the Dec. 31. The second option is to put them in a baggie and hold them in your hand - or put them in your pocket. Either way, this gesture calls for a year of prosperity.
14. Put your candles to good use
Light candles on New Year's Eve as a way to make next year one you can really enjoy. Color is important here as well - red is for love, yellow will help with finances, and green brings good health. If you have kids in your family, have them blow out the candles as a way to ensure they work.
15. Sit and stand . . . then sit again and again
If you're looking to have someone put a ring on your finger in the New Year, sit and stand three times to up your chances of marriage.
15 Photos of Mahershala Ali That Will Make You Question Everything You've Ever Known
When it comes to celebrity crushes, there are the Hemsworth-lovers, the royal worshippers, and the Pratt fanatics. You know who there should be? Mahershala Ali mavens. Mahershala Ali maniacs? Whatever. The bottom line is that the supremely talented actor, who you probably know for his memorable role as Remy Danton in House of Cards, is not only one of Hollywood's biggest up-and-coming stars, but also a total smokeshow. We're going to be seeing a lot of his gorgeous face come award season thanks to his work in Moonlight, so there's no better time to reacquaint yourself (or get acquainted, period). The 42-year-old is happily married to artist and composer Amatus Sami-Karim, but there's no harm in drooling just a little bit over a few photos of him, right? Right.
Facebook's Year-in-Review Video Will Make You Cry in Under a Minute
Facebook just shared its annual video that looks back on the year's many triumphant, funny, and disheartening moments - and how they played out on the social media platform. Facebook debuted the 2016 year-in-review video with a caption that read, "Today, we remember what was on our minds in 2016 and the moments we shared together." The video includes highlights like history being made at the Summer Olympics, Pokémon Go, and NASA's unprecedented look at Jupiter. Many low points, however, also come to mind - namely the Orlando nightclub shooting, the Syrian refugee crisis, the entire United States presidential election, and the loss of many icons like Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, and Prince.
It was an emotional roller coaster of a year, one that Facebook parsed through with grace. Watch the video above.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin Could Not Look Any More Like Twins If They Tried
It seems like no time has passed since Gwyneth Paltrow welcomed her daughter, Apple Martin, with ex-husband Chris in May 2004, but can you believe she's almost a teenager? Throughout the years, Gwyneth has given us several glimpses at her family life on Instagram, including their fun Super Bowl outing and adorable beach days, and the one thing that has always stood out to us is just how much Apple and Gwyneth look alike. To make matters even better, Apple can also sing just like Gwyneth and Chris.
Adriana Lima's Changing Looks Through the Past 16 Years Will Leave You Saying: "Is That Really Her?"
Do you remember the first time you ever saw Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima on a runway or a beauty ad? You probably don't. The 35-year-old model looked so strikingly different back then, when she started her international career in the late '90s, that you wouldn't have recognized her.
Adriana's changing looks have nothing to do with the passing of time - she just has a knack for reinventing herself and looking totally different after small changes of her cut or color and even makeup. That's probably why she's been a model for Balmain, Maybelline, and Versace and is the Victoria's Secret Angel with the most years under her belt. Read on to see Adriana's amazing evolution, and prepare to say "that can't be her; is it?" at least a few times.
These Are the Hottest Celebrity Selfies of 2016
While 2016 has turned out to be (for some) a truly terrible year, one thing has shone bright amid the darkness of general despair: supersexy celebrity selfies on Instagram.
From Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima's nearly naked bathroom shot, above, to Selena Gomez's zoomed-in pout, there are a handful of unforgettable photos we simply can't end 2016 without mentioning. Ahead, discover our picks for the 20 hottest star-studded selfies of the year. Then, admire all your favorite celebs without makeup.
The Best Running Workout For Newbies
If you're new to running, I'm a firm believer in easing into your relationship with running to give your body time to adjust to the physical demands - you don't want to get so sore that you never want to run again. Mixing walking and running is a great way to get your heart rate up while priming your body for distance and speed. Here's a 40-minute walking/running workout perfect for beginners - or for seasoned runners in the mood for a lighter workout.
Click here for a printable version of this workout. As always, if this workout is too hard or too easy, feel free to decrease or increase the speed. I would keep the incline set to 1.0 because this helps prevent shin splints, which can be a common problem for new runners. Try to do this workout three times in one week. The following week, after warming up for the first 10 minutes, run for three minutes and walk for three minutes, keeping the last two segments at two minutes each, then cool down with walking. Try it. You just might get hooked on running.
The Best Running Workout For Newbies
If you're new to running, I'm a firm believer in easing into your relationship with running to give your body time to adjust to the physical demands - you don't want to get so sore that you never want to run again. Mixing walking and running is a great way to get your heart rate up while priming your body for distance and speed. Here's a 40-minute walking/running workout perfect for beginners - or for seasoned runners in the mood for a lighter workout.
Click here for a printable version of this workout. As always, if this workout is too hard or too easy, feel free to decrease or increase the speed. I would keep the incline set to 1.0 because this helps prevent shin splints, which can be a common problem for new runners. Try to do this workout three times in one week. The following week, after warming up for the first 10 minutes, run for three minutes and walk for three minutes, keeping the last two segments at two minutes each, then cool down with walking. Try it. You just might get hooked on running.
13 Habits of Highly Effective (and Sane) Stay-at-Home Moms
Staying at home with your children can be one of the best gifts you can get, and give, but it's easy to lose sight of how wonderful an experience it can be. Instead of falling into the complaining trap, adopt a few of these habits that highly effective (and sane) stay-at-home moms put into practice every day.
The Hands-Down Hottest Shirtless Moments of 2016
This year, a bevy of stars took advantage of the warm weather by going shirtless and showing off their buff bodies. Whether they hit the beach like Kit Harington and Neil Patrick Harris, were the set of their films like Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, or they simply snapped a selfie on Instagram, celebrities wasted no time flaunting their six-pack abs and bulging biceps. Brace yourself, because we've rounded up the hottest shirtless moments of the year and things are about to get steamy!
Faster Than Drive-Through: This Perfect Egg Sandwich in Under a Minute
A perfectly poached egg in 25 seconds?! It seemed too good to be true, but that's what the Casabella Microegg ($10) promised. I'm not one for endorsing unitaskers, but this round, silicone pouch seemed too intriguing not to try. So, I decided to go for it and found myself seriously in love with this tool. Yes, the egg really will cook up in the microwave in 25 seconds and just the way I like it (the whites cooked through, the yolks runny as hell). Here's how to create my version of the perfect homemade "McMuffin" in under a minute. Now, you really have no excuse to pick up drive-through for breakfast.
- Cut an english muffin in half width-wise, then toast to your liking.
- Meanwhile, coat the Microegg with cooking spray. Crack the egg inside the Microegg. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Close top securely and microwave for 25 seconds exactly. My egg "popped" once on the last second, giving me reason to believe you don't want to leave it in the microwave any longer!
- When the english muffin is toasted, slather about one tablespoon of salted butter on each side. Carefully open the top of the Microegg and slip the egg on top of the bottom half of the english muffin. Add a slice of cheese (or avocado) to the top, close, and demolish!
samedi 31 décembre 2016
Jessica Simpson's Son Is Clearly the Apple of Her Eye
Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson welcomed their son Ace into the world in June 2013, and we've already gotten plenty of adorable peeks at her family thanks to Instagram. While we enjoy seeing photos of Jessica and her daughter Maxwell, we especially love when the 36-year-old fashion designer shares shots of her and her "handsome boy" Ace. Their bond is just too cute!
11 Colorful Tattoos to Represent Your Beautiful Rainbow Baby
Conceived after a miscarriage or a stillbirth, rainbow babies are referred to as such because they're a ray of colorful light at the end of a difficult and stormy period of loss. To celebrate these miracle babies - without forgetting the reason they are considered as such - and the joy they bring to their families, some moms take the plunge and get colorful designs inked into their skin.
If you're looking into having a permanent reminder of your sweet rainbow baby, check out these 11 tattoos that will inspire you to get ink of your own.
The Top Photos of 2016 Are a Whole Lot Nicer Than the Year Itself Was
Despite 2016 being a decidedly difficult year, there are a whole lot of beautiful photographs that came out of it. Following its annual tradition, Flickr just released the year's top 25 photos, and though the photos vary in subject, they are all absolutely stunning.
To recap, the photos are selected by analyzing the photos with the most amount of "likes," in addition to how often each individual photo was favorited and viewed. This year's overall top photo comes from Giacomo della Sera and depicts a calm moment on a river in Aveiro, Portugal. The photo currently has more than 153,000 views, 8,000 faves, and 500 comments and counting!
Ahead, check out some of the other breathtaking shots that made the list, with quotes from the photographer or descriptions of the photo.
Stop Everything - These Hungry Baby Otters Are the Cutest Stinkin' Things
Did you know that baby otters squeak when they eat? Neither did we, until Spanish animal-lover and TV host Frank Cuesta uploaded this video of two rescued otter pups enjoying a well-deserved meal. While you won't be able to understand Cuesta unless you speak Spanish, all you really need to hear are these adorable little guys chowing down.
On an unrelated note, where does one sign up to rescue a baby otter? We're interested.
32 Iconic '90s Movies You Can Watch on Netflix Now
So you're jonesing for some nostalgia, are you? Look no further than Netflix, because in addition to all its newly available movies, the streaming service has plenty of classics to laugh at and cry at and to generally fill you with fuzzy feelings. There are a ton of comedies from the stars of '90s, plus dramas like American Beauty. How are you not on Netflix watching these right now? Well, don't go yet - take a look at all your options first!
The Most Powerful Thing You Can Say to Another Mom
A few weeks ago, one of my dearest friends lost her 21-month-old daughter forever when the sweet baby girl died unexpectedly and suddenly. My friend and I live on opposite sides of the country, so I took a trip to visit her for this past weekend. Admittedly, I was a nervous wreck about what I was going to say to her and her husband. How was I going to find the words to comfort them? How would I avoid saying the wrong things? I wanted to find perfect words, and, as I am a writer, words happen to be one of the few ways I truly know how to express myself.
Except I was at a complete loss over her loss. Having two healthy children at home, I felt I couldn't truly relate to her pain, so how on earth was I going to be able to comfort her during a situation that I have very little experience in? Armed with a pocket full of Bible verses and a slough of rehearsed things to say, I walked into her home and could never in a million years have foreseen the life-altering and powerful words that would be spoken between us during our time together. Except the words came from her, to me.
From her. To me.
That's right. My friend, who at this point is proving to be one of the strongest people I know, said something during her time of grief that will forever hold a spot in my heart. It was a phrase so simple, yet it has hit a chord deep inside of me. As she was describing the events leading up to the death of her daughter, she tried to express to me her complete heartbreak as she held her sweet child in the hospital during the minutes and hours after she died. Describing the time only as her worst nightmare, she said to me with tears rolling down her face, "You're a mom, you know."
You're a mom, you know.
This phrase took my breath away - as well as any composure that I had managed to keep together up until then. Because it was at that point, with that phrase, that I was able to start to understand the magnitude of her sorrow. Sure, I was completely heartbroken for her before, as death is difficult for anyone. But I'll admit that I didn't fully understand my role as her friend or as a fellow mom. See, all this time I had been looking in the wrong places for the perfect thing to say to her while I should have just looked at our simplest bond: motherhood. And while I have not experienced the pain that comes along with losing a child, I do understand the joy that she once experienced from holding her child. And to lose that? There are no words
Except maybe "I'm a mom, I know."
Losing a child is every mom's worst fear - no matter who you are or what kind of mom you choose to be. In the days since, I've been keeping this simple thought in mind when relating myself to other mommies. Sure, we all have our different ways of mothering and raising our families, but we do have one thing in common: our hearts are directly connected to our children. It makes the whole mommy wars thing seem, well, totally ridiculous.
You're a mom, you know.
So as I went with my own mom, who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, to her radiation treatment, I glanced over at the young mother of a small boy in the waiting room. He was maybe 3 years old (though it's hard to tell because he was so tiny). He sported a colorful Superman cape and a bland hospital mask as he sat cradled in his mom's arms. She said something quietly to him. My heart stopped. This mom ached for that mom. And the tears started to fall from my eyes despite me not knowing her one bit. Despite me only sitting in the waiting room for maybe 30 seconds. Despite my own mom sitting next to me about to have her own radiation treatment. This is crazy, I thought. I don't even know this woman.
But what I do know is that I'm a mom.
And later I was getting dinner at a takeout restaurant, and one of the employees was on the phone in the restroom. She was struggling to find a babysitter for her child while she finished her late shift. She was frantic. She was upset. She was mad. My heart skipped another beat, and the tears welled up in my eyes once again.
I know, I'm a mom.
As I went back to my mom's house, heartbroken over my friend's loss, my mother was trying to comfort me. Asking if I was OK. Me! She was the one going through radiation, I should be comforting her. And then it dawned on me as to why she was so worried about how I was doing.
She knows, she's a mom.
And on the plane on the ride home there was a new mom standing with her infant son nearly the whole four-and-a-half-hour flight because if she attempted to sit down, he wailed. She looked exhausted and frustrated. She checked her watch frequently, but she also kept on task all while kissing on his little bald head.
I know, I'm a mom.
See, it's a thread that unites us all. Helicopter moms. Free-range moms. Breastfeeding moms. Formula-feeding moms. Rich moms. Poor moms. Moms of sick kids. Moms of healthy kids. Moms. The crazy, heart-stopping love that we feel for our children runs deep through each and every one of us as moms.
And this knowledge is painful at times. It's why every sappy commercial brings us to tears. It's why we can't watch the news. It's why we get in the car and cry after we drop our kids off to their first day of school. It's why food allergies are terrifying. It's why our hearts ache when we hear about miscarriage or fertility problems. It's why we are up at night worrying about our teens. It's why the thought of our children eventually leaving the nest makes us weep into our coffee. It's why the death of another mother's child is so utterly heartbreaking . . .
It's also why we should always provide a blanket of support to all fellow moms. Not only to those who are suffering through the unimaginable pain of losing a child, but also to those mamas going through plain ol' rough times . . . and even those moms who are just having one of those days. Hug her, and if you are struggling to find the right words, all you may really need to say is, "I know, I'm a mom."
But you probably already know this. After all, you're a mom.
17 Chicken Casserole Recipes to Add to Your Dinner Rotation
It doesn't get much easier than casseroles. Whether you're feeding a family or you want to freeze the rest for later, a casserole is a no-fail option that's guaranteed to be easy and crowd pleasing. These 17 chicken casseroles range from classic (chicken spaghetti) to inventive (chicken spinach pizza couscous casserole), and you're sure to find at least one you want to add to your dinner rotation.
Try This 2017 Healthy Self-Care Challenge
Reduce stress and live a healthier life this year by making your New Year's resolution about self-care. With simple, practical indulgences, you'll find outlets to balance the stresses of your day to day and give yourself the mental strength to take on more challenges in 2017. And it's not selfish - when you feel better and take better care of yourself, you're able to give more to others, too. Get after bigger and better goals in the coming months by taking care of number one with some much needed TLC.
- Get at least one massage (more if you can!).
- Try a restorative yoga practice.
- Start using and diffusing essential oils; try lavender, eucalyptus, rose, and more.
- Gratitude journal several times throughout the month to remind yourself of what you're grateful for.
- Find an awesome therapist, and commit to regular sessions.
- Spend more time alone, on your own schedule, with no one telling you what to do.
- Plan a vacation with your best friend - even if it's a weekend staycation!
- Try acupuncture, reiki, or another natural healing practice.
- Spend at least one day a month this year doing an outdoor activity, like forest bathing or grounding.
- Find a healthy smoothie or salad recipe that you absolutely love, and make it at least once a month.
- Get at least eight hours of sleep a night, especially on weeknights.
- Commit to going on a walk daily, even if it's only five minutes of fresh air outside to clear your head.
Try This 2017 Healthy Self-Care Challenge
Reduce stress and live a healthier life this year by making your New Year's resolution about self-care. With simple, practical indulgences, you'll find outlets to balance the stresses of your day to day and give yourself the mental strength to take on more challenges in 2017. And it's not selfish - when you feel better and take better care of yourself, you're able to give more to others, too. Get after bigger and better goals in the coming months by taking care of number one with some much needed TLC.
- Get at least one massage (more if you can!).
- Try a restorative yoga practice.
- Start using and diffusing essential oils; try lavender, eucalyptus, rose, and more.
- Gratitude journal several times throughout the month to remind yourself of what you're grateful for.
- Find an awesome therapist, and commit to regular sessions.
- Spend more time alone, on your own schedule, with no one telling you what to do.
- Plan a vacation with your best friend - even if it's a weekend staycation!
- Try acupuncture, reiki, or another natural healing practice.
- Spend at least one day a month this year doing an outdoor activity, like forest bathing or grounding.
- Find a healthy smoothie or salad recipe that you absolutely love, and make it at least once a month.
- Get at least eight hours of sleep a night, especially on weeknights.
- Commit to going on a walk daily, even if it's only five minutes of fresh air outside to clear your head.
30 Songs That Pretty Much Defined Latin Music in 2016
It's undeniable that 2016 has been a year to remember. As we optimistically look ahead to a new year, we can't forget the new music we heard (and subsequently added to every playlist possible) for the past almost 12 months.
From not one but two new Shakira songs to hit after hit from breakout reggaeton stars like Maluma and J Balvin and so much more, keep reading for our top picks for best songs of the year. Ready to hit play on all of them? Skip ahead to listen to the full playlist on Spotify.
You Need to Watch Facebook's Top Live Video of the Year - It'll Make You Laugh For Days
The year isn't over yet, but social media companies are already looking back at the top moments of 2016. Instead of releasing the year's top posts, Facebook decided to highlight the top live videos of the year.
Facebook Live first launched on April 6, and since then, people use it at any moment like trying on a Chewbacca mask for the first time. Ahead, see the best 10 live videos of the year that people couldn't stop watching.
The Best Photos of the Spanish Royal Family This Year
After seeing these photos, you might be convinced that King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and the rest of the Spanish first family are the busiest royals out there. The couple, their two daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, and the King's parents, King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía, are constantly rushing from art exhibit openings to official audiences at the royal palace in Madrid to humanitarian events to family appearances like Easter Mass at the cathedral.
But while they're busy, they always take the time to pose for the cameras, giving us a peek at their sweet relationship when together and standing out on their own - with the two queens always showing off their impeccable style and poise. Read on to see just a few of their best photos of 2016. We're sure there are many more to come next year.
The Best Photos of 2016 From Nat Geo Will Give You the Wanderlust Inspiration You Need
For anyone who feels like they need a change or a new vacation destination in 2017, look no further than National Geographic's best photographs of 2016. The magazine released 52 photos capturing the essence of what people saw and loved this year.
Unlike other galleries from National Geographic, these photographs weren't necessarily part of a contest. Instead, each one was handpicked from "91 photographers, 107 stories, and 2,290,225 photographs."
Dive into some of our favorite photos from the list and don't be surprised if you immediately start thinking about where you want to travel in 2017.
Dr. Harvey Karp Knows What Babies Need to Sleep Through the Night - and Now Has a Product to Do It
It's the one thing that new parents just can't prepare for, regardless of how many products they buy. The sleep deprivation they experience can be nothing short of torture - after all, militaries around the world use the technique to interrogate prisoners - making it detrimental to parents' mental and physical health. And while there are plenty of products on the market that try to lull newborns and infants to sleep, few give parents the hours-long stretches they really need.
"Parents today have a harder job than ever before," Dr. Harvey Karp, author of the wildly popular The Happiest Baby series of parenting guides, says. "Up to 50 years ago, you had five nannies . . . a whole network of hands to hold your baby. With most families having two working parents, it's exhausting." After more than 30 years of helping parents through the difficult "fourth trimester" - the term Dr. Karp gives for babies' first three months of life - he is moving beyond the pages of his books and videos and building products based on the success of his international bestsellers, the first of which launches today.
The Happiest Baby SNOO may be the world's most technologically advanced bassinet, incorporating Dr. Karp's famed five S's into product form. A beautiful sleeper on its own with a modern wood and mesh design, the bassinet features a mattress that produces white noise and "swings" up to one-half inch each direction to help lull babies to sleep. Hidden microphones detect a waking baby and signal the sleeper to respond with increasing sound and motion, basically providing the same response parents would when a newborn fusses in the middle of the night. Should a baby fuss for more than three minutes, the bassinet shuts off, signaling that the baby is distressed by something that needs parental involvement - a diaper change or a feeding.
"You wouldn't bring your baby into bed if you were drunk," he says, so why would you bring your baby into bed when you're exhausted?But perhaps the most unique feature on the SNOO is the sleep sack Dr. Karp developed to ensure that newborns stay on their backs throughout the night. The SNOO Sack replaces the swaddle - which has a tendency to come undone, making new parents nervous about suffocation - with a tight sleep sack with "wings" that attach to the sides of the bassinet. Although the design is unusual, it's also practical, making it impossible for a baby to flip over onto his or her stomach overnight.
The SNOO is the first of what Dr. Karp hopes will be an entire line of products created to help parents seamlessly ease the newest member of their family into their home. And it comes at a price. The entire system - including two sizes of swaddlers - will cost $1,160 and is now available at high-end home and baby emporiums. But Dr. Karp says $7 a day - what the SNOO will cost if it is used for the first six months of a baby's life, as it's intended - is a small price to pay for the peace of mind knowing your baby is safe and comfortable.
"Seventy percent of parents will bring their baby into bed with them when [the baby] cries out in the middle of the night," Dr. Karp says. He equates this phenomenon with "drunk parenting" - parents being so sleep-deprived that their brains operate as if they are drunk. "You wouldn't bring your baby into bed if you were drunk," he says, so why would you bring your baby into bed when you're exhausted? Though the SNOO won't magically help a baby sleep through the night, it will give parents more consecutive hours of sleep and teach a newborn about sleep cues that will train them to sleep on their own when they're ready to do so.
As a mom who would have done pretty much anything to get her baby to fall back asleep at 4 a.m., the SNOO sounds like a miracle in the making. In fact, as a mom who fully subscribed to Dr. Karp's Happiest Baby on the Block philosophy - and gives the book to every new parent she meets - it sounds like he's ready to add a sixth S to the philosophy - SNOO.
26 Moments That Laurie Hernandez Will Never, Ever Forget
It's hard to believe that at the beginning of 2016, most of us didn't know who Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez was. The 16-year-old athlete, whose parents are Puerto Rican, is so endearing, she very quickly stole our hearts with her sass on the floor of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, her moves on Dancing With the Stars, and her sense of humor. Straight ahead we've rounded up 26 of Laurie's highlights from the past 12 months. It's a year she nor us will ever forget.
9 Things to Cut Out in 2017 to Be Healthy
It's time for New Year's resolutions, and we know many of you are planning on cutting back on the unhealthy things in your life. But that doesn't always mean junk food or sweets - we've got some habits that might be holding you back from your healthy goals that you should definitely consider eliminating this year.
Here's what we're cutting out in 2017 to have our healthiest year yet.
- Negative self-talk: Stop being mean to yourself. Just stop. You are enough! You ARE strong! You're capable. Start giving yourself more compliments, and make this year about no negative self-talk - ever. The more you berate and degrade yourself, the harder your year will be; you'll also have a much harder time reaching your healthy goals.
- Your scale: Look, quantifiable goals are great, but the scale can be an evil enemy, and doctors agree! If you've been obsessed with the scale and every decimal point on your weight, it's time for that thing to go. In the trash. Forever. Remember that a number on a scale doesn't reflect the hard work you're putting in, and the numbers absolutely do not define you.
- Workouts you hate: Not everyone likes running, and that's OK. Forcing yourself into a workout that you hate definitely won't encourage you to keep working out. There are alternatives to running - and so many other kinds of cardio exercises. If you hate bootcamp classes, try barre. Hate barre? Stop doing it! Try yoga. If something's not working, try a new studio or new instructor. Keep going until you find something that clicks, but absolutely do not keep going to a class or attempting a workout you don't like.
- Exercising to "fix" or change a part of your body: Working out because you "hate" your body is the worst thing you can do. Exercise makes you feel good - it celebrates your body, makes you feel empowered, and sends a rush of feel-good endorphins through your body. Working out will boost your energy, improve your health, and can change your mood for the better, alongside so many other benefits. Celebrate your body, don't try to "fix" it.
- Kale (or that one food you just can't stand): A lot of you hate kale. So stop forcing it! You don't need kale to be healthy! Maybe it's not kale, but it's another healthy food you've been forcing yourself to eat under the pretense that it's healthy and you "need it" to be healthy yourself. This just isn't true, and if your diet consists of things you don't love, you're not going to stay on that diet for very long. For a more sustainable diet, experiment more with other healthy foods to find out what you do love. You'll be eating healthier all the time!
- Perfectionism: Striving for a goal is great; striving for perfection is unhealthy. Giving yourself unrealistic or unattainable goals is detrimental to your mental and your physical health. That desire for perfectionism can often be a defense mechanism, when you're either consciously or subconsciously protecting yourself from the judgment of others. Focus that energy on progress, not perfection, and you'll have a much better year.
- Calorie counting: This year, stop obsessing over calories - especially if it has created a negative relationship with food. Food is fuel, and we need calories to have strong muscles, bones, and a functioning body! There are so many ways to track your food and eat healthy without calorie counting. If you need the data and numbers to stay in control of your healthy eating, try looking into counting macros - you'll have a healthy balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates each day.
- Stress: Whether you have clinical anxiety or you've been stressing way too much in 2016, your compromised mental health can have a seriously negative impact on your health. Stress can cause weight gain, bloating, physical pain, skin problems, and more. Quite a setback for your healthiest year yet, right? To relax and cut out stress in 2017, get yourself a great therapist, or try a self-care practice like diffusing essential oils.
- Everything that is holding you back: What is keeping you from being your best self and living your best life? Is it an unhealthy relationship, a terrible job that drains you of your energy, or a deep-seated fear? Let. It. Go. Cut the people out who don't support you. Say goodbye to work that doesn't make you feel good - or worse, makes you feel bad. Remove unnecessary obligations that keep you from reaching your physical, mental, and personal goals. This is YOUR time! Replace these things with activities that help you reach your goals, a job that fosters your creativity and empowers you, and relationships with people who build you up.
9 Things to Cut Out in 2017 to Be Healthy
It's time for New Year's resolutions, and we know many of you are planning on cutting back on the unhealthy things in your life. But that doesn't always mean junk food or sweets - we've got some habits that might be holding you back from your healthy goals that you should definitely consider eliminating this year.
Here's what we're cutting out in 2017 to have our healthiest year yet.
- Negative self-talk: Stop being mean to yourself. Just stop. You are enough! You ARE strong! You're capable. Start giving yourself more compliments, and make this year about no negative self-talk - ever. The more you berate and degrade yourself, the harder your year will be; you'll also have a much harder time reaching your healthy goals.
- Your scale: Look, quantifiable goals are great, but the scale can be an evil enemy, and doctors agree! If you've been obsessed with the scale and every decimal point on your weight, it's time for that thing to go. In the trash. Forever. Remember that a number on a scale doesn't reflect the hard work you're putting in, and the numbers absolutely do not define you.
- Workouts you hate: Not everyone likes running, and that's OK. Forcing yourself into a workout that you hate definitely won't encourage you to keep working out. There are alternatives to running - and so many other kinds of cardio exercises. If you hate bootcamp classes, try barre. Hate barre? Stop doing it! Try yoga. If something's not working, try a new studio or new instructor. Keep going until you find something that clicks, but absolutely do not keep going to a class or attempting a workout you don't like.
- Exercising to "fix" or change a part of your body: Working out because you "hate" your body is the worst thing you can do. Exercise makes you feel good - it celebrates your body, makes you feel empowered, and sends a rush of feel-good endorphins through your body. Working out will boost your energy, improve your health, and can change your mood for the better, alongside so many other benefits. Celebrate your body, don't try to "fix" it.
- Kale (or that one food you just can't stand): A lot of you hate kale. So stop forcing it! You don't need kale to be healthy! Maybe it's not kale, but it's another healthy food you've been forcing yourself to eat under the pretense that it's healthy and you "need it" to be healthy yourself. This just isn't true, and if your diet consists of things you don't love, you're not going to stay on that diet for very long. For a more sustainable diet, experiment more with other healthy foods to find out what you do love. You'll be eating healthier all the time!
- Perfectionism: Striving for a goal is great; striving for perfection is unhealthy. Giving yourself unrealistic or unattainable goals is detrimental to your mental and your physical health. That desire for perfectionism can often be a defense mechanism, when you're either consciously or subconsciously protecting yourself from the judgment of others. Focus that energy on progress, not perfection, and you'll have a much better year.
- Calorie counting: This year, stop obsessing over calories - especially if it has created a negative relationship with food. Food is fuel, and we need calories to have strong muscles, bones, and a functioning body! There are so many ways to track your food and eat healthy without calorie counting. If you need the data and numbers to stay in control of your healthy eating, try looking into counting macros - you'll have a healthy balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates each day.
- Stress: Whether you have clinical anxiety or you've been stressing way too much in 2016, your compromised mental health can have a seriously negative impact on your health. Stress can cause weight gain, bloating, physical pain, skin problems, and more. Quite a setback for your healthiest year yet, right? To relax and cut out stress in 2017, get yourself a great therapist, or try a self-care practice like diffusing essential oils.
- Everything that is holding you back: What is keeping you from being your best self and living your best life? Is it an unhealthy relationship, a terrible job that drains you of your energy, or a deep-seated fear? Let. It. Go. Cut the people out who don't support you. Say goodbye to work that doesn't make you feel good - or worse, makes you feel bad. Remove unnecessary obligations that keep you from reaching your physical, mental, and personal goals. This is YOUR time! Replace these things with activities that help you reach your goals, a job that fosters your creativity and empowers you, and relationships with people who build you up.
10 Outrageously Brilliant Cooking Tips From Laura Vitale
If you're not already a fan of Laura Vitale, let us introduce you. Laura is an Italian-born cook who gained popularity through her cooking series on YouTube, called Laura in the Kitchen, and now she also has her own show on Cooking Channel, Simply Laura. It comes as no surprise that the home cook has over two million subscribers online - her "anyone can cook" attitude combined with her approachable recipes and charismatic presence make her impossible not to love. We've learned some pretty ingenious cooking tips from the expert that we're sharing ahead. Keep reading to learn a life-changing, ingenious waffle-iron hack, the best way to use Nutella, and more.
Pick a Side in the 16 Most Explosive Celebrity Feuds That Went Down This Year
After all of the crazy celebrity feuds that happened last year, we were convinced that we'd have a calm, cool, collected, and feud-free 2016 to look forward to . . . PSYCH. There has been more drama than ever this year thanks to a whole slew of celebrity skirmishes. From the never-ending saga that is Taylor Swift's relationship with Kanye West to Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan's on-set showdown, check out all of the famous faces who've gotten into it this year.
Hangover Helpline: What to Do When You've Had Too Much
No one ever wants to drink too much, but sometimes festivities happen. Keep this guide handy for preventing and dealing with the horrible hangover.
Preventing a Hangover
Know this: if you're going to go out and toss back more than a few drinks, you're going to pay the price; the body isn't designed to binge on bad stuff and feel great the next day. But before you even get to the worst-case scenario, there are a few things that can help you prevent a hangover altogether - or at least make it a bit more manageable.
- Don't drink, or at least drink less: Instead of giving yourself unlimited access to the champagne bar, limit yourself to one or two cocktails. Drink slowly, and as a rule, don't consume more than one drink per hour, which helps give the body time to metabolize the alcohol. Also, one drink does not mean a Long Island Tea. We're talking a beer, a glass of wine, or roughly one ounce of hard liquor.
- Drink water, and lots of it: Since alcohol dehydrates the body, begin and end your night of drinking with plenty of water, and for every alcoholic beverage you consume, match it with another glass of water. An easy trick is to alternate between a cocktail and a glass - or two! - of water while you are out for the night.
- Don't drink on an empty stomach: Having food in your stomach helps dilute the concentration of alcohol in your belly. Fill up on good-for-you foods with an emphasis on complex carbs.
- Be choosy with what you drink: Whenever possible, stay away from sugary and carbonated drinks, since they speed up the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, and opt for choices that have a low alcohol content, like sake, soju, or low-cal vodka. Drink clear liquors over colored ones: darker alcohol like bourbon or red wine contain more congeners, a substance that help contribute to hangovers.
Too Late! What to Eat Once a Hangover Hits
If the old adage everything in moderation was tossed out the window, next-day food choices can be your saving grace. Even if a greasy breakfast sandwich is the only thing you're craving, make sure to eat; food helps break down the alcohol in your system. Once you've eaten, ward off a headache with some OTC ibuprofen (avoid pain relievers containing acetaminophen, like Tylenol, because they may cause liver damage), and don't skip that cup of coffee; aside from being a little pick-me-up, it's been shown to help ward off a hangover-induced headache. If you had a few drinks too many and are suffering from specific symptoms, here's which foods to reach for.
- Dehydration: You need to hydrate. Your throat and mouth are dry due to dehydration, which is caused by the diuretic properties of alcohol. Dehydration also affects your muscles, making them feel weak. Drink plenty of water, and replace lost electrolytes with a low-sugar electrolyte-replacement drink or coconut water.
- Upset stomach: Excessive alcohol irritates the lining of the stomach, causing nausea, digestive issues, or, in really bad cases, vomiting. Start with some Alka Seltzer, and eat bland and easily digested foods like bananas, saltine crackers, or broth.
- Irritability and fatigue: Because the liver gets backed up trying to metabolize the alcohol, you might be experiencing low blood sugar, which can result in you feeling irritable and moody. While most any food can help spike up sugar levels in the body, in small studies, fructose has been shown to speed up the body's ability to metabolize alcohol. Give yourself a tall glass of orange juice after a night of drinking, or press your hangover away with this fresh juice recipe.
The Best Exercise Remedies
Before you hit up that hour-long indoor cycling class, you may want to think twice. On its own, exercise is not an effective cure against a hangover, said Ruth C. Engs, RN, Ed.D., a professor at Indiana University who has done extensive research on the effects of drinking. While the endorphin rush can counteract the pain (albeit momentarily), the dehydration that comes along with an intense exercise session can worsen symptoms. Take into account how bad you're feeling, and if you can't bear to miss a workout, then opt for a light cardio session or restorative yoga class. But what your body probably needs right now is rest.
Alcohol does a number on sleep patterns; the pituitary gland becomes confused and releases the wrong amount of hormones that regulate sleep; the central nervous system also becomes overexcited, causing sensitivity to light, sound, and touch. All of the above means you do not get a good night of quality sleep. If your hangover is really bad, don't feel guilty for taking the day off to relax and get some shut-eye.
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