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.
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A Very Smitten Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals How His Bromance With Ryan Reynolds Began
Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Reynolds's new sci-fi thriller, Life, has already provided us with quite a few alien-themed nightmares (thanks, guys), but there's something else their movie has given us: a budding bromance between the two hilarious costars. While sitting down with Jimmy Fallon on Monday night, Jake - who once dated Taylor Swift but please don't ask him about it - discussed his friendship with the Deadpool actor. "When we would cut, we just couldn't stop laughing and joking," he recalled about their time on set together. "We wasted so much money! The producers brought us in the corner and were like, 'You guys need to cut it out. We're wasting so much money.'" Please cast the two of them in a buddy comedy, Hollywood executives. Please.
Breastfeeding Mom's Infuriating Experience Trying to Pump at Jury Duty
When Amanda Chandler was summoned for jury duty she knew that she would have to stick to somewhat of a pumping schedule as a breastfeeding mom. But this stay-at-home mom knew that having to take breaks to pump shouldn't have been an issue, because Minnesota has laws in place to protect nursing mothers.
However, after Amanda felt that the clerks and judge completely disregarded her needs, this "pissed" mom is speaking out to share her experience with fellow parents. "As a nursing mother, I was completely disappointed with the lack of regard and dismissal I felt when trying to pump (express breast milk) on a schedule today," Amanda wrote on Facebook. "My determined schedule (which is already less than my normal at-home schedule) was neglected even as I tried advocating for myself over and over to clerk after clerk and to the judge herself."
According to Amanda, she was prevented from pumping all morning and even though she explained that she needs to pump at least four times a day, she was only granted two sessions later in the afternoon. "Minnesota has laws protecting nursing mothers, including providing a private space, specifically not a bathroom, and also allowing breaks to pump whenever requested by [the] mother," Amanda wrote.
After being repeatedly told to wait when she tried to advocate for herself, she was eventually "ushered to this gem of room," that was a bathroom renamed as a "quiet room." She concluded: "This afternoon I was thankful to just finally be able to pump. Tonight I'm pissed. Seems pretty ironic that the very place which is supposed to uphold and enforce the laws would not follow or adhere to them."
Mississauga girl loses 2 limbs after infection doctors thought was influenza
Parents of an 11-year-old girl who had two limbs amputated after a serious bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus A are asking why their daughters condition was dismissed as the flu.
Mississauga girl loses 2 limbs after infection doctors thought was influenza
Parents of an 11-year-old girl who had two limbs amputated after a serious bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus A are asking why their daughters condition was dismissed as the flu.
Emily Ratajkowski's Swimsuit Gets Sexier Right Before Your Eyes
Whether it's a bikini or monokini, Emily Ratajkowski often favors low-cut styles that reveal some skin. For her latest getaway, the star wore a brown one-piece halter that fits this exact description. The bottom rode up to show off her legs while the sides dipped low to give a hint of sideboob. When Emily turned around, we got an even sexier glimpse of the very cheeky swimsuit and it briefly reminded us of her diaper bikini moment. The star accessorized with necklaces (as she's done before) and completed the beachy look with a straw hat. This might be Emily's sexiest swimsuit moment yet, so scroll on to have a look and then shop similar options.
Hand-Pressed Flower Nails Are the Prettiest Accessory For Spring
There's no shortage of creative and pretty nail art inspiration for Spring, but this one tops the lot. Pressed flower nails are our new obsession. Fresh flowers and nail art, what's not to love?
Image Source: 20th Century Fox
In the words of Miranda Priestly of The Devil Wears Prada, these Spring floral might just be "groundbreaking." The trend uses tiny wild flowers, dried and pressed to create the most dainty accessories. A gel base and top coat will ensure the flowers are fully sealed in and won't lift off the nail. Whether all nails end up covered with the tiny petals, or only few petite flowers and gold flakes give minimalist finish, this look is blooming beautiful!
The best part is that you can do it at home. Get out on a Spring walk, and scout out your own tiny flowers to re-create this adorable art. Press them between the pages of a heavy book until they dry out. If you don't have an at-home gel system be sure to use a good quality top coat twice to seal in the flowers onto your nails.
Care guidelines for cancer survivors often unclear, review finds
Treatment guidelines on care for survivors of the most common cancers in North America and Europe often lack specifics, a review finds.
Care guidelines for cancer survivors often unclear, review finds
Treatment guidelines on care for survivors of the most common cancers in North America and Europe often lack specifics, a review finds.
Thoughtful Dad Sets a Coparenting Example Everyone Should Witness
Coparenting with an ex can be tricky, especially when it comes to where the kids spend their time and which parent pays for certain things. However, for Brandon Carpenter, keeping his child's mother happy, healthy, and supported is what coparenting means to him.
When his ex let him know their daughter wasn't feeling well and needed Tylenol, he brought some over and noticed that though the pantry full of his daughter's food was full, the refrigerator was empty aside from water. "Mind you, she works a full-time job and then has my daughter. She pays rent and all her bills, plus she is paying off a car," Brandon wrote. "So today I went shopping to make sure she had food for the next few weeks. Just because we aren't together doesn't mean I can't provide for her if she needs it."
Brandon continues, explaining himself further to those who think he should only have his child's interests in mind. "If my child's mother is good, then I know she is taking care of our daughter the best she can and that makes me happy," he wrote. "Some of y'all think I'm only going to provide for my child . . . but that's thinking like a child. It's time to grow up and take responsibility in all aspects of life!"
Flight Attendant Flawlessly Lip Syncs Britney Spears's "Toxic" on an Empty Plane
A Toxic performance on A330 by @AssrafNasir. Cc @britneyspears 💃🏼💃🏼 http://pic.twitter.com/xoRksL1DZw
- huski 🌙 (@FarhanRzman) March 16, 2017
Flying these days is almost always a massive hassle. There are crying babies, the food is terrible, and using the overhead bins now costs money. But there is also a shining beacon of hope that airlines might be doing something right: this hero flight attendant who recreated Britney Spears's "Toxic" music video on an empty plane. Assraf Nasir, a gift to the human race in the form of an AirAsia flight attendant, recently took advantage of his passenger-less flight by executing a flawless lip-sync to the pop star's 2003 song, and later shared the footage on Twitter. Although he chose not to roll around the plane in a sparkly nude bodysuit, he nails everything from seductively pushing the drink cart to grinding against a bathroom door. Something tells us Britney would wholeheartedly approve.
Flight Attendant Flawlessly Lip Syncs Britney Spears's "Toxic" on an Empty Plane
A Toxic performance on A330 by @AssrafNasir. Cc @britneyspears 💃🏼💃🏼 http://pic.twitter.com/xoRksL1DZw
- huski 🌙 (@FarhanRzman) March 16, 2017
Flying these days is almost always a massive hassle. There are crying babies, the food is terrible, and using the overhead bins now costs money. But there is also a shining beacon of hope that airlines might be doing something right: this hero flight attendant who re-created Britney Spears's "Toxic" music video on an empty plane. Assraf Nasir, a gift to the human race in the form of an AirAsia flight attendant, recently took advantage of his passenger-less flight by executing a flawless lip-sync to the pop star's 2003 song, and later shared the footage on Twitter. Although he chose not to roll around the plane in a sparkly nude bodysuit, he nails everything from seductively pushing the drink cart to grinding against a bathroom door. Something tells us Britney would wholeheartedly approve.
Can Crystal Healing Change Your Life?
Crystals are everywhere! Jewelry, beauty treatments, even the bedroom - in the latest episode of Hannahgram, Hannah meets with natural healer Kalisa Augustine to learn how crystals are used in the world of holistic healing.
This Is Already Turning Out to Be Selena Gomez's Sexiest Year Yet
Selena Gomez is back from her 2016 hiatus with a vengeance. Not only is the singer working on a new album (and collaborations with Paulina Rubio and Kygo), she also teased a Wizards of Waverly Place reunion, landed a new hot relationship with The Weeknd, posed for a now-deleted topless and thong-clad photo, and covered her first issue of Vogue - wow, right?
If all of that is any indication, Selena will surely have her hottest year ever. We predict she'll show off an even more revealing sense of style, give us more sultry Instagram selfies and magazine spreads, and probably come out with the most sensual album cover she's yet to give us. Scroll ahead for her sexiest moments so far.
10 Lesser-Known Latin American Destinations You Must Visit Before You Die
It's safe to say we've got a never-ending case of wanderlust - so many places to see, so many oceans to swim in, so many Instagram photos to envy! We cannot wait longer, and neither should you, to make our way to Latin America, but not just the usual spots (Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Machu Picchu). We want to go beyond! Here we've rounded up a list of nontouristy locations to see across Latin and Central America. Get planning now!
Boy With Autism Is Ecstatic as He Zips His Coat Solo For the First Time
You know how we say autism families don't take things for granted? This is what we mean. E is 6.5. Fine motor skills are so very far behind. He can't write yet or draw a square. And honestly those things don't concern me as much as the self-care fine motor issues. Opening packages, dressing, feeding himself with a utensil. People have no idea how hard our kids have to work to be able to accomplish these tasks consistently. There are so many therapies that can help, but so many do not have access to those therapies. He has been doing this program for about a month and is now zipping independently, but I want you to be mindful of how much effort it still takes. When we give our kids the opportunity they can work hard and reach a higher potential. The policy makers, school districts and insurance companies that refuse to invest in these therapies now are keeping these amazing individuals from becoming the most independent version of themselves. It is so exciting to see him meet these milestones, even if they're met on a different timeline than that of his peers.
Posted by From Motherhood by Mandy Farmer on Wednesday, March 8, 2017
"You know how we say autism families don't take things for granted?" starts Mandy Farmer's caption on a video posted to her blog's Facebook page, From Motherhood. "This is what we mean."
In the video, 6-and-a-half-year-old E is seen sporting a bright blue coat and says, "This is the zipper monster and this is the baby monster - he's going to eat him." After the adorable introduction, E begins working with the two ends of his coat, struggling to get the pieces to fit together so he can zip it up.
Mandy's explanation of how hard E has worked to get to this point, and how hard he still has to work to perform basic tasks most of us take for granted, continues.
Fine motor skills are so very far behind. He can't write yet or draw a square. And honestly those things don't concern me as much as the self-care fine motor issues. Opening packages, dressing, feeding himself with a utensil. People have no idea how hard our kids have to work to be able to accomplish these tasks consistently. There are so many therapies that can help, but so many do not have access to those therapies.
He has been doing this program for about a month and is now zipping independently, but I want you to be mindful of how much effort it still takes. When we give our kids the opportunity they can work hard and reach a higher potential. The policy makers, school districts and insurance companies that refuse to invest in these therapies now are keeping these amazing individuals from becoming the most independent version of themselves.
Although he makes many failed attempts at zipping up, eventually he gets it, and his reaction - as well as Mandy's behind the camera - is full of nothing but pure joy. Mandy added, "It is so exciting to see him meet these milestones, even if they're met on a different timeline than that of his peers."
From a Size 22 to a Size 12: This Woman Changed Her Habits and Her Life
Meet Brooke, an empowered, strong, and inspiring woman from San Francisco, who is taking her health into her own hands and turning her entire life around with her conscious choices and habits. So far, Brooke has lost over 100 pounds.
Multiple factors have contributed to Brooke's awe-inspiring success - she does the Kayla Itsines BBG workouts and Pilates, goes hiking, and preps her meal. But what she most wanted to share about her journey - in which she went from a size 22 to a size 12 - is that "changing behavior through healthy habits and real food are imperative for sustainable weight loss."
A Lifelong Journey: From Obese to Healthy
Her journey started at an early age. When she lost her grandmother to cancer, she turned to food as a source of comfort . . . at the age of five. "One of my earliest memories is hiding under a table and eating at my grandmother's wake," said Brooke. "I don't ever remember a time in my life when I wasn't losing weight, gaining weight, or desperately trying to maintain my weight."
The lifelong battle had begun. She turned to food, then turned to diets. "I have done every diet out there, probably twice, each with varying degrees of success," Brooke told us. Each time she'd stop the diet, she'd gain even more weight back.
Hitting a Low Point
She started trying more extreme methods, like fasting, juice cleanses, and purging - and her struggle only worsened as she battled bulimia and food addiction. "Those periods of control would inevitably be followed by periods of being out of control. I was trapped in the cycle of restricting and binge-eating."
It wasn't until she hit a breaking point that she realized she needed to change something fundamentally. At nearly 300 pounds, Brooke said, "I realized I was slowly killing myself. . . . I finally took a step back and realized how insane my behavior was." At that point, she turned to others for support and realized she wasn't the only one going through this struggle.
"I carried around a tremendous amount of shame about my weight," said Brooke. "It was liberating to let go of that and realize that I wasn't alone."
Alone she is not. Through this awakening and "peeling back the layers of shame," as she puts it, Brooke discovered the thriving BBG community on Instagram. Scrolling through hashtags like #BBG and #KaylasArmy, she wondered "who is this Kayla person and why does she have an army?"
Brooke's use of social media as a support system ended up being a pivotal move in her journey and opened her up to a community that would change her life. After losing some significant weight, Brooke started through the BBG programs with millions of women around the world and turned to the community for strength. "It's empowering to be vulnerable about our flaws, share our goals, and cheer each other on."
A Fitness Journey Begins
Brooke weighed nearly 300 pounds just four years ago. She had debilitating plantar fasciitis and said she could hardly walk a few blocks. Her first goal? Get a FitBit and go for 10,000 steps per day. "It was a way to start moving," she said.
This positive step (10,000 steps, actually) snowballed into greater choices. "It was more about becoming active rather than calories burned." And her consistency has been key. She committed to this goal every day for four years, and her four-year average is now 11,000!
When Brooke wanted to push herself further, she got into hiking. "I really started noticing the mental benefits of exercise and fell in love," said Brooke.
Her new love for movement was taken to another level with the BBG program, which has only intensified her overall love for fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Today, Brooke combines hiking, BBG, and Pilates.
Lifestyle Changes
In the past four years, Brooke has made huge fundamental behavioral changes. She knows from research that permanent lifestyle changes - not diets - are what works for sustainable weight loss and has since learned that extreme physical exertion and starvation aren't going to work.
Brooke's approach to food has completely 180-ed. Her golden formula? Mindful eating, meal prep, and greens at every meal.
"Being obese, the priority was changing my eating habits and beliefs about food," she said. "For so long I viewed food as a moral issue, like certain foods were 'good' or 'bad' and if I ate them I was 'good' or 'bad.' . . . But that's warped" (seriously). "Food is food and it can be used for fuel or pleasure, but it doesn't define my character."
This honesty helped her focus on the bigger picture and identify which foods triggered overeating - this led to mindful eating. She cut out the trigger foods, "not because they made me fat or I wanted to lose weight, but because I wanted to feel good."
And that's what the big picture is about: feeling your best and living your best life.
Brooke also shared some relatable advice: don't try to cook supercomplicated recipes based on a restrictive diet - you might crash and burn (like she did) and end up at a drive-through because you're so frustrated (and hungry)! Instead, turn to meal prep.
"Preparing meals at home is one of the most effective ways to manage weight, but it has to be easy and enjoyable or it won't happen consistently."
She also loves adding greens to every meal, because "it's universal and can be applied to any diet."
Looking Ahead
Brooke tells us that it's much easier to create a new positive habit than to break a negative habit. One positive choice (like adding in vegetables) can have a snowball or ripple effect, leading to healthier, better choices in other areas. It's helping her stay on a healthy track and meet new goals.
What are those goals? What does a goal look like for someone who has already lost so much weight? "More love and acceptance of my body." Her journey will never end, and she challenges herself to be a little bit better every single day.
Brooke's advice for someone just beginning their weight loss:
"Just start. Then don't stop. Everything else is just details. It's a lifelong journey and it won't be linear, but it will be worth it. Get brutally honest with yourself, and if you can, with another person. Question the excuses that are holding you back, and never, ever give up."
She noted that if you too are "in the thick of it," she would love to hear from you. You can reach out on her blog, or send her a comment on Instagram.
This post was originally posted on May 20, 2016.
English School Children Can Barely Contain Themselves During a Visit From Prince Harry
Prince Harry has amassed quite a fan club over the years, and when you take into account how easy he is on the eyes and his, um, impressive physique, it's not hard to see why. Of all the charitable royal's many admirers, few have been as excited to see him than the students of Hamilton College in Leicester, England. Harry was more than happy to stop and chat with the teenagers on his way out of their school on Tuesday, shaking hands and goofing off the whole time. A few girls even brought a big "We Love You Prince Harry" sign with them, forever cementing them as our personal heroes. It looks like Harry's girlfriend, activist and actress Meghan Markle, might have some competition on her hands, huh?
Meeting his adorable young fans aside, it's been a busy few weeks for Prince Harry. While decades-old rumors about the truth of his paternity were dredged up due to a new interview with Princess Diana's old flame, James Hewitt, Harry kept his head down and continued working on the causes closest to his heart. A trip to Epping Forest and his appearance at a special ceremony at the Embassy of Nepal are just the start of many more exciting, philanthropic engagements he and the rest of the royal family have on their schedule for 2017.
From a Size 22 to a Size 12: This Woman Changed Her Habits and Her Life
Meet Brooke, an empowered, strong, and inspiring woman from San Francisco, who is taking her health into her own hands and turning her entire life around with her conscious choices and habits. So far, Brooke has lost over 100 pounds.
Multiple factors have contributed to Brooke's awe-inspiring success - she does the Kayla Itsines BBG workouts and Pilates, goes hiking, and preps her meal. But what she most wanted to share about her journey - in which she went from a size 22 to a size 12 - is that "changing behavior through healthy habits and real food are imperative for sustainable weight loss."
A Lifelong Journey: From Obese to Healthy
Her journey started at an early age. When she lost her grandmother to cancer, she turned to food as a source of comfort . . . at the age of five. "One of my earliest memories is hiding under a table and eating at my grandmother's wake," said Brooke. "I don't ever remember a time in my life when I wasn't losing weight, gaining weight, or desperately trying to maintain my weight."
The lifelong battle had begun. She turned to food, then turned to diets. "I have done every diet out there, probably twice, each with varying degrees of success," Brooke told us. Each time she'd stop the diet, she'd gain even more weight back.
Hitting a Low Point
She started trying more extreme methods, like fasting, juice cleanses, and purging - and her struggle only worsened as she battled bulimia and food addiction. "Those periods of control would inevitably be followed by periods of being out of control. I was trapped in the cycle of restricting and binge-eating."
It wasn't until she hit a breaking point that she realized she needed to change something fundamentally. At nearly 300 pounds, Brooke said, "I realized I was slowly killing myself. . . . I finally took a step back and realized how insane my behavior was." At that point, she turned to others for support and realized she wasn't the only one going through this struggle.
"I carried around a tremendous amount of shame about my weight," said Brooke. "It was liberating to let go of that and realize that I wasn't alone."
Alone she is not. Through this awakening and "peeling back the layers of shame," as she puts it, Brooke discovered the thriving BBG community on Instagram. Scrolling through hashtags like #BBG and #KaylasArmy, she wondered "who is this Kayla person and why does she have an army?"
Brooke's use of social media as a support system ended up being a pivotal move in her journey and opened her up to a community that would change her life. After losing some significant weight, Brooke started through the BBG programs with millions of women around the world and turned to the community for strength. "It's empowering to be vulnerable about our flaws, share our goals, and cheer each other on."
A Fitness Journey Begins
Brooke weighed nearly 300 pounds just four years ago. She had debilitating plantar fasciitis and said she could hardly walk a few blocks. Her first goal? Get a FitBit and go for 10,000 steps per day. "It was a way to start moving," she said.
This positive step (10,000 steps, actually) snowballed into greater choices. "It was more about becoming active rather than calories burned." And her consistency has been key. She committed to this goal every day for four years, and her four-year average is now 11,000!
When Brooke wanted to push herself further, she got into hiking. "I really started noticing the mental benefits of exercise and fell in love," said Brooke.
Her new love for movement was taken to another level with the BBG program, which has only intensified her overall love for fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Today, Brooke combines hiking, BBG, and Pilates.
Lifestyle Changes
In the past four years, Brooke has made huge fundamental behavioral changes. She knows from research that permanent lifestyle changes - not diets - are what works for sustainable weight loss and has since learned that extreme physical exertion and starvation aren't going to work.
Brooke's approach to food has completely 180-ed. Her golden formula? Mindful eating, meal prep, and greens at every meal.
"Being obese, the priority was changing my eating habits and beliefs about food," she said. "For so long I viewed food as a moral issue, like certain foods were 'good' or 'bad' and if I ate them I was 'good' or 'bad.' . . . But that's warped" (seriously). "Food is food and it can be used for fuel or pleasure, but it doesn't define my character."
This honesty helped her focus on the bigger picture and identify which foods triggered overeating - this led to mindful eating. She cut out the trigger foods, "not because they made me fat or I wanted to lose weight, but because I wanted to feel good."
And that's what the big picture is about: feeling your best and living your best life.
Brooke also shared some relatable advice: don't try to cook supercomplicated recipes based on a restrictive diet - you might crash and burn (like she did) and end up at a drive-through because you're so frustrated (and hungry)! Instead, turn to meal prep.
"Preparing meals at home is one of the most effective ways to manage weight, but it has to be easy and enjoyable or it won't happen consistently."
She also loves adding greens to every meal, because "it's universal and can be applied to any diet."
Looking Ahead
Brooke tells us that it's much easier to create a new positive habit than to break a negative habit. One positive choice (like adding in vegetables) can have a snowball or ripple effect, leading to healthier, better choices in other areas. It's helping her stay on a healthy track and meet new goals.
What are those goals? What does a goal look like for someone who has already lost so much weight? "More love and acceptance of my body." Her journey will never end, and she challenges herself to be a little bit better every single day.
Brooke's advice for someone just beginning their weight loss:
"Just start. Then don't stop. Everything else is just details. It's a lifelong journey and it won't be linear, but it will be worth it. Get brutally honest with yourself, and if you can, with another person. Question the excuses that are holding you back, and never, ever give up."
She noted that if you too are "in the thick of it," she would love to hear from you. You can reach out on her blog, or send her a comment on Instagram.
This post was originally posted on May 20, 2016.
English School Children Can Barely Contain Themselves During a Visit From Prince Harry
Prince Harry has amassed quite a fan club over the years, and when you take into account how easy he is on the eyes and his, um, impressive physique, it's not hard to see why. Of all the charitable royal's many admirers, few have been as excited to see him than the students of Hamilton College in Leicester, England. Harry was more than happy to stop and chat with the teenagers on his way out of their school on Tuesday, shaking hands and goofing off the whole time. A few girls even brought a big "We Love You Prince Harry" sign with them, forever cementing them as our personal heroes. It looks like Harry's girlfriend, activist and actress Meghan Markle, might have some competition on her hands, huh?
Meeting his adorable young fans aside, it's been a busy few weeks for Prince Harry. While decades-old rumors about the truth of his paternity were dredged up due to a new interview with Princess Diana's old flame, James Hewitt, Harry kept his head down and continued working on the causes closest to his heart. A trip to Epping Forest and his appearance at a special ceremony at the Embassy of Nepal are just the start of many more exciting, philanthropic engagements he and the rest of the royal family have on their schedule for 2017.
Just Like You, Ellen DeGeneres Injures Herself After Having Too Much Wine
Ellen DeGeneres showed up to host her show on Tuesday with a very small but very noticeable new accessory: a tiny cast on her ring finger. And being the hilarious woman that she is, Ellen decided to tell her audience all about how her new injury happened. "So you know how in gymnastics when you do a one-handed cartwheel and you have to spread the weight evenly between all your fingers?" she asked. "Well, I had two glasses of wine and fell into a door." She went on to say that after she and wife Portia de Rossi arrived home after a dinner party, their dogs were so excited to see them that she missed her step and went straight into a door. Of course, the laughs didn't end there. After showing a slightly gruesome photo of her finger, she revealed her hospital shenanigans, including laughing at the phrase "you'll feel a little prick" and being asked for a selfie from a guy who had just been hit by a bus. LOL.
Just Like You, Ellen DeGeneres Injures Herself After Having Too Much Wine
Ellen DeGeneres showed up to host her show on Tuesday with a very small but very noticeable new accessory: a tiny cast on her ring finger. And being the hilarious woman that she is, Ellen decided to tell her audience all about how her new injury happened. "So you know how in gymnastics when you do a one-handed cartwheel and you have to spread the weight evenly between all your fingers?" she asked. "Well, I had two glasses of wine and fell into a door." She went on to say that after she and wife Portia de Rossi arrived home after a dinner party, their dogs were so excited to see them that she missed her step and went straight into a door. Of course, the laughs didn't end there. After showing a slightly gruesome photo of her finger, she revealed her hospital shenanigans, including laughing at the phrase "you'll feel a little prick" and being asked for a selfie from a guy who had just been hit by a bus. LOL.
Is Today's Version of the Tupperware Party Empowering For Moms or Just Plain Annoying?
Today, I attended one of many similar events I've been invited to in the five-and-a-half years since I became a mom. It wasn't a playdate or a kids' birthday party, though I've been to dozens and dozens of each. It was a 10 a.m. party thrown so a mutual mom friend could present the line of organic skincare, cleaning, and baby products she reps.
I usually dread this kind of forced spending (seriously, if you go, you know you're buying something), but I was pleasantly surprised by how fun the morning was. The products were actually pretty great and very reasonably priced (I can't resist an affordable eye cream), but more importantly, this mom-trepreneur seemed to be more driven by her passion for the product line, which according to her soft pitch, is a lot more natural and organic than any of the products I buy at Target that make the same claim, than by making money.
There wasn't anything contrived or self-serving about her pitch. She was just passing along information she found interesting and important in hopes that we might, too. If not, no big deal. Of course, everyone there made at least one purchase. I bought a few lotions and potions that were already on my shopping list, spent less than I would on the same kind of products at Target or Sephora, and left feeling pretty good about the whole experience. That, however, has rarely been the case at other similar moms-selling-to-moms events I've attended.
Hell, I've put whole friendships on hold until a girlfriend's obsession with selling her new line of this or that faded.
I've been pitched by mom friends and friends of friends to buy nutritional and diet supplements, essential oils, superexpensive skincare products that claim to be more effective than Botox (doubt it), costume jewelry, and yoga pants. I've dodged calls from friends asking me to host events for their products, not wanting to beg other friends to come purchase not-needed stuff from someone they hardly know. Hell, I've put whole friendships on hold until a girlfriend's obsession with selling her new line of this or that faded.
The truth is, as a concept, I am totally on board with moms picking up part-time gigs selling whatever floats their boat. I was lucky to pick a career with an insane amount of flexibility, and I've been even luckier to find as little or as much work as I want during the times when my kids required more or less of my day. I am well aware that most moms don't have that same advantage, and I understand the appeal of taking on a selling gig that allows you to make some extra cash and still pick up your kids from preschool every day.
But in practice, the whole thing of selling to your friends and then asking them to add their contacts to your potential client base can feel icky and intrusive. Sure, you see stories on social media about women making six figures working just a few hours a week selling anti-aging creams, but most of the women I know who started selling those same creams eventually quit because they couldn't handle pitching everyone they knew over and over again.
The pervasiveness of mom-selling doesn't just irritate me because it can feel like my friendships are being leveraged to fulfill the professional goals of what was previously a personal relationship. It irritates me because it feels like it is the best and only option for so many smart, capable, educated women who have decided that, once they became moms, the nine-to-five corporate life wasn't going to work for them anymore. I wish American businesses would catch on that just because a woman decides she doesn't want to work 40-plus hours a week after having kids, it doesn't mean she can't be an essentially valuable employee.
Selling serums and soaps is great, but it shouldn't be a mom's only option.
When You Shop Kendall and Kylie's Drop One, Your Clothes Will Be One-of-a-Kind
The coolest aspect of Kendall and Kylie's new Drop One collection isn't that it only consists of seven limited-edition styles. It's not even the fact that these exciting drops will happen seasonally, always offering fans a little something extra. What's really awesome is that every time you get your hands on one of the key pieces, it will be numbered, making your garment one-of-a-kind. And get this: only 100 versions of each design are set to be produced.
Scroll to see the Jenner sisters model their new furry-sleeved bombers, high-waisted sweats, corset bodysuits, and jeans in a series of snaps, then check out the full range of items and head over to the site, where you can input your email to request exclusive shopping access.
Quebec government to announce long-awaited autism plan
It's been a long wait but Quebec Public Health Minister Lucie Charlebois will finally unveil the government's autism action plan this morning.
Quebec government to announce long-awaited autism plan
It's been a long wait but Quebec Public Health Minister Lucie Charlebois will finally unveil the government's autism action plan this morning.
Celebrate Your Love For Avocado With 35+ Amazing Recipes
If you're part of the 99 percent of the world population that loves avocado, this story is for you. (We might have made up that stat, but we're pretty sure it's not a bad guess.) We're proud members of the group that is not yet over avocado toast (and will never be), finds new and creative ways of eating the fruit every day, and might even have a little ink to show our true avo love. For us, there's this roundup of 38 delicious Latin recipes where avocado takes center stage.
These are among our favorite recipes to make and savor, but there are so many more. Make sure to check out POPSUGAR Latina's best Latin-inspired vegetarian recipes, Jarritos cocktail ideas, and refreshing margarita tips!
This Indonesian Bride Will Give You Cinderella Vibes - Until You See Her Second Dress
Indonesian bride Intan Azzahra and her groom, Zendhy Zaen, had a wedding fit for a prince and princess. The couple aren't technically royals, but that didn't stop them from throwing an extravagant wedding where the bride had not one but two Cinderella-esque wedding gowns.
For her first dress, Intan wore a custom creation by Indonesian designer Ivan Gunawan, featuring delicate beading on the sleeves and bodice and a train made of soft cascading tulle and more beads. Like a royal, Intan even wore a bejeweled pearl crown to complete her look. But she didn't stop there.
Later on, she changed into a fiery-red gown that - if possible - was pouffier than her first. The design flared out at the shoulders, and layers of feathers trailed all the way down her dress. She, of course, accessorized with a second gold crown, and her guests were in red and gold, too. Read on to see all of the bride's looks from every angle.
Toronto's overdose plan aims to stop drug users from 'dying in the shadows'
For Olympia Trypis, the recommendations in the city's new overdose action plan can't be in place soon enough. And she wants "hard dates" when it comes to supervised injection sites in Toronto.
Toronto's overdose plan aims to stop drug users from 'dying in the shadows'
For Olympia Trypis, the recommendations in the city's new overdose action plan can't be in place soon enough. And she wants "hard dates" when it comes to supervised injection sites in Toronto.
You Can Instantly Tell Angelina Jolie's Wearing a Power Woman Dress
Whether she's dressed up or down, Angelina Jolie can do no wrong in our eyes. She picked out a royal blue dress for a special lecture on conflict resolution in Geneva, and it was, of course, a modest, power woman number. The Roland Mouret piece had strong collar details and three-quarter sleeves with a fitted silhouette. While the lecture on hand was most important, Angelina (who is the UN Refugee Agency's Special Envoy) likely knew her outfit would make a statement too.
Dark blue is a suitable alternative to classic black and a color Kate Middleton often wears too. It appears Angelina took a styling tip from the princess and made it her own. Read on to see her full look, then shop for your own power woman dress.
New Brunswick thoracic patients won't be accepted by Nova Scotia surgeons
Thoracic surgeons in Nova Scotia will not be accepting any patient referrals from New Brunswick, despite comments by Horizon Health Network officials and internal memos suggesting otherwise, says the division head of thoracic surgery at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Halifax.
New Brunswick thoracic patients won't be accepted by Nova Scotia surgeons
Thoracic surgeons in Nova Scotia will not be accepting any patient referrals from New Brunswick, despite comments by Horizon Health Network officials and internal memos suggesting otherwise, says the division head of thoracic surgery at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Halifax.
Brace Yourself For These Incredibly Sexy Pictures of Maluma
Maluma's Instagram feed is an endless source of sexy. There, we said it. And if you watched his "El Perdedor" music video, you know it's true.
The 22-year-old Colombian singer - who takes part in POPSUGAR Latina contributor Thalia's new single, "Desde Esa Noche" - is totally gorgeous. Seriously. When he's not offering up his bed smolder for a selfie (swoon) or snapping a quick mirror picture (double swoon), Maluma is living his exciting life - in the sexiest way possible. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your fan and read on for 20 of his hottest moments on Instagram.
Is "Baby Brain" Really Just Your New, Permanent Mom Brain?
Pregnancy didn't just affect my body; it changed my brain. I felt spacey, zoned out, less than sharp during my entire first pregnancy, but I blamed it on "baby brain," also known as "pregnancy brain" or even more cleverly (ironic, right?), "momnesia." Creating a new life had seemingly drained all my mental acuity, making me forgetful and knocking down my IQ a few points. But surely my former level of intelligence would come back, right?
Although researchers claim that there's no real evidence of baby brain, every mom I know has experienced it in some form or another. Suddenly, you can't remember words that once flowed off your tongue so easily. You forget birthdays, maybe even your own, appointments, and where you put your keys. Maybe you find them in the refrigerator. Or maybe you go to the refrigerator, open the door, and realize you have absolutely no idea what you were looking for in there.
Because these things happen more and more frequently, you start feeling like you're losing it, or at least like you're losing a good portion of your intelligence, but you're pregnant, and the hormones, the stress, and the looming, overwhelming life change you're about to experience can surely be blamed for your cognitive lapses. You are naturally distracted.
You are naturally distracted.
And then, you have a baby, and if you're like me, it gets so much worse. Sleep deprivation throws you into a months-long fog. Days roll together, and you hope you have nothing on your to-do list because you're pretty sure you won't remember what you're supposed to do or even to cancel it. It becomes increasingly obvious that nothing, beyond caring for your newborn, is getting done.
But things eventually get better. The fog lifts. Your baby sleeps more so you get to, too. You fully transition into your new role as mom and feel comfortable in it. You expect things, including your brain, to go back to "normal." But there you are, years after having that baby, still searching for lost words, still forgetting the birthday of your best friend of 20 years, still searching everywhere for your keys. You have to accept that your baby brain might be here to stay.
You have to accept that your baby brain might be here to stay.
If you think about it, it makes sense. During pregnancy and after you become a mom, your plate is full. You're busy, you're stressed out, and your attention is divided and demanded by the tiny creatures in your care. Despite how it sometimes feels, your brain isn't necessarily less efficient than it used to be; it just has so much more to process. And your priority is always your children - hence why you'll probably never forget their doctor's appointments or play dates but totally space on your own checkup or long-ago scheduled date night.
The solution is twofold. First, you have to accept this new state of your brain, and second, you have to compensate for it in a way that works for you. Perhaps, you need to set reminders in your phone immediately after scheduling any appointment or event. Maybe just writing things down in a calendar helps move events to your permanent memory. I've even been known (annoyingly, I'll admit) to ask friends, family members, and my husband to follow up with me about a request or scheduled event closer to the date. After all, I'm a mom, and my brain is constantly working, just not in the ways that it used to.
16 Fun Food Facts You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna Gaines
Chip and Joanna Gaines have a clear passion for interior design and renovations, but they also happen to be huge foodies. Whether Joanna is whipping up a homemade pie in the kitchen or Chip is getting up early to make breakfast for the family, the Gaines household not only looks beautiful but also probably smells delicious. If you're already fans of the Fixer Upper stars and Magnolia Journal authors, read ahead for 16 fun facts you might not know about the HGTV couple. But be warned, they might make you hungry.
24 Things to Know About Kate Moss's Stylish Little Sister
When you first lay eyes on 19-year-old Lottie Moss, you might expect that she's related to The Great Kate. But they're only half-sisters. Here are the facts: Lottie's real name is Charlotte, and though it might be easy to see how Kate's offered her guidance throughout her career, given the iconic supermodel's own success, Lottie has scored her own campaigns and formed relationships with plenty of industry icons.
These days, Lottie isn't just enjoying herself in the front row at Topshop Unique (she joined Kate for the first time back in 2014). Instead, she's walking the runway, working hard, making appearances at Bulgari parties (she's a brand ambassador), and posing for editorials. Scroll to find 24 reasons why she's not just "Kate's lil sis" Lottie. This young powerhouse is shaping up to be a fashion force in her own right.
9 Easy Plus-Size Outfits You Can Pull Off in Your Sleep
When it comes to plus-size fashion, there are no rules. You should wear what makes you feel strong, confident, and sexy, whether it's a printed top that shows off your shoulders or a pair of denim shorts that flaunts your stems. And, contrary to the belief that curvy women should stick to black - Chrissy Metz proved that's bullsh*t - you can indeed wear bright colors and prints. That's why designer Prabal Gurung launched a collection with Lane Bryant in the first place - to give plus-size women their pick of the latest trends.
Curvy women can wear anything and the fashion influencers ahead are proof. We rounded up nine Springtime outfits plus-size women can easily re-create, plus shopping to get you started. Go forth, experiment with the looks, and then take all the stylish Spring #OOTDs you can.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex at Every Age
Hearing the phrase "sex talk" probably reminds you of the embarrassing conversation you had with your own parents about the birds and the bees when you were a teenager, but the truth of the matter is that we should be discussing sex with our kids from a much younger age. You likely just had a thought flash through your head about your child's innocence and how ridiculous it would be to try to explain reproduction to a toddler, but sex is multifaceted and the actual act of sex isn't the only topic to cover when it comes to this sensitive subject (think back to when your 3-year-old took his penis out in the grocery store that one time, which could have been avoided - maybe - if you had discussed appropriate times to whip it out beforehand).
We know, we know, this stuff is AWKWARD, but read through for a few easy tips to help you figure out how to talk to your child about sex at every age.
The Best New Starbucks Products of the Year - So Far
Nothing sparks joy quite like spotting a new Starbucks item on the menu, and we've tried everything announced this year - so far. From creative new lattes to new favorite on-the-go breakfasts and, as always, new secret menu items, there's something for every craving and every level of caffeine need. Read ahead to catch up on everything Starbucks has released in 2017, and be sure to check back as we update our post with more of the best items throughout the year.
25 Times Selena Gomez's Outfit Expertly Showed Off Her Legs
Selena Gomez likes to experiment with her fashion choices, wearing designer dresses straight from the runway one day and sweatpants with heels to go to the airport the next. And even though her style is eclectic, there's one thing the "Kill Em With Kindness" singer does often: she chooses looks that showcase her killer legs.
We've compiled some of Selena's most Angelina Jolie-esque moments. Look ahead to see all the times the star opted for sexy up-to-there slits and leotards that made our jaws drop.
How 1 Woman Proved You Can Get Better Brows With Time and Patience
Everyone has experienced their own trials and tribulations when it comes to eyebrows. Some of us may have suffered from overplucking, while others have filled them in too dark. But brows can be resilient and, with a little care, you can restore your arches, making them look better than ever.
When we think back on our own brow transformations, we get pretty emotional (how did we do that to ourselves?!), so when an Imgur user shared her five-year journey to achieving awesome arches, we truly related.
The woman shared five different selfies, documenting all the different ways she has played with her brows, from drawing them on really thin to unnaturally thick. Though we applaud her for trying out these trendy techniques, we have to agree that the final look - and also the most natural - perfectly frames her face.
"I thank my lucky stars every day that they grew back in from what I had done to myself as a teenager," she wrote. We're nodding our heads in agreement; her brows are truly blessed!
This post was originally published on March 28, 2016.
5 Reasons YouTube Is Screwing Up Our Kids - and What to Do About It
My almost 6-year-old daughter is bright, thrives in school, engages with her friends - and she's also a YouTube addict. The minute she's done with homework or feels my focus slipping from her to some other task, you can bet she's grabbing her hot pink foam-encased iPad, ignoring all the educational apps I've loaded it with, and watching as many YouTube Kids' videos as she can.
I'll be honest: in some ways, I appreciate her addiction. The video app is about the only thing that will hold her attention for longer than 10 minutes, giving me time to cook dinner, deal with her little brother, and not brainstorm 50 ways to entertain her between the hours of 2:30 p.m., when she gets off the bus, and 8 p.m., when she goes to bed. But I know it's also sort of ruining her.
Here are five reasons why and what I know I need to do about it.
- She talks like a YouTube channel host. After an hour or so of watching tutorials, suddenly my daughter will totally change the way she communicates. Instead of asking me to get her ketchup for her chicken nuggets, she'll start explaining to me why ketchup is an important part of her meal and why every kid loves it in a voice that kind of sounds like she's giving a TED Talk. It's a weird affect she puts on, and I can tell in her mind, she's not talking to me, but to her potential viewers. She might as well say, "click below to subscribe" at the end.
- Even YouTube Kids can get weird. YouTube Kids is genius, and if your kid is watching normal YouTube, I highly suggest you switch them over. The app allows you to set time limits for usage and restrict search terms, and it hand selects all the videos that appear on the app to make sure they're age appropriate. It also disables comments and collects less personal data from your kids. But that doesn't mean your kid won't still find some weird sh*t when they go down that YouTube rabbit hole. I can't even tell you how many times I've wondered whether the video my daughter is watching is really for kids or fetishists.
- Everything is a commercial. I always loved Disney Junior when my daughter was little because of the limited commercials (i.e. less whining for crap she saw advertised on TV). Then she found YouTube, and suddenly she wants everything. And when she asks for some tacky Justice item or a disposable toy or some game that sounds like nothing she'd enjoy, and I ask her how she heard about it, the answer is always "YouTube."
- You'll have to hear all about their favorite hosts. I don't really know who HobbyMom and HobbyPig, EvanTubeHD, or the Family Fun Pack crew are, but I hear about these people all the time, which now that I think about it, makes me realize I probably need to make sure they're not fetishists.
- Surprise eggs. Every single mom whose small child has only recently started watching YouTube worries about that child's intelligence level when they realize they're exclusively watching egg-opening videos. Then they reveal this secret to any other mom on the planet and realize that's all every single little kid ever watches on YouTube, a fact that still doesn't make the appeal of surprise egg videos any less bizarre.
So, yes, YouTube Kids is probably ruining our children a little, but there are ways to lessen its negative effects without permanently deleting the app. First, actually use those parental controls the app provides, including turning off or pausing the search history, which will clear the recommended videos the app usually provides (i.e. that rabbit hole). Also, setting time limits is the easiest way to hold both you and your kid accountable for the amount of time they're actually watching those egg videos.
Also, it's important that you occasionally sit down with your child and actually observe what they're watching. Gently encourage them to pick educational videos over glorified commercials. Help them subscribe to channels you both like, so they'll automatically be given any new videos from that creator. And finally, talk to them about what why they like or dislike certain videos. The reasons might surprise you, and if nothing else, the conversation will get them off the screen and back into the real world.
25 Recipes Starring Costco Rotisserie Chicken
The beauty of Costco rotisserie chicken is that it's cheap ($5), delicious, and extremely versatile. You can buy one at the beginning of the week and use it to make quick meals for days; it's the ultimate shortcut and meal-planning savior. Ahead, find inspiration for your next dinner with these 25 time-saving meals that all start with a Costco rotisserie chicken.
Rise and Shine With These 20 Latin Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast isn't just the most important meal of the day, it's also the most delicious. There's nothing better than finding a new, unique spin to try on traditional eggs, pancakes, and toast - are we right? Here, we've rounded up a handful of Latin-inspired breakfast items that will have you popping out of bed like there's no tomorrow.
The One Thing You Should Never Say to a Women Over 30
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Last week, I struck up a conversation with my Uber driver. As the conversation continued around politics, he made an assumption that we were close in age, saying as someone in her late twenties/early thirties, surely I could relate. I pointed out that I'm actually in my mid-forties (I'll be 45 in June), at which the driver abruptly adjusted the rearview mirror with shock and said, "There is NO WAY you're that old! You don't look your age!"
This situation happens to me often. I know he meant it as a sincere compliment, but I'm troubled by the concept that somehow I'm winning at life because I don't have more visible, external signs of aging. It seems after a certain age, "You don't look your age!" is supposed to be the Mother of All Compliments, feathered in a soft nest of "I would never have guessed!" and "OMG, are you serious?" While I appreciate the flattery, I'm always left with a very uneasy feeling: what does that say about how we feel about women and aging?
What makes this well-meaning compliment so unsettling is it implies there's something wrong with looking middle-aged or older. We live in a youth-obsessed culture. It's almost as if we have invisible expiration dates on our skin, and any sign of wear and tear sets off an alarm. The catalyst makes us feel suddenly shamed and expendable.
Our societal thirst for youth is undeniable. Entire magazines dedicated to "The Age Issue." Intense media scrutiny on the appearance of every woman in the public eye, as parodied by Amy Schumer, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and others in "Last F*ckable Day." And the beauty business wages a full-scale war on time, complete with antiaging weaponry meant to eradicate, decimate, and bury all evidence that a woman might be getting older, like "age-defying lasers" and "miracle worker" eye creams. Every day, I watch women battling time with everything they've got, attempting to stay in the same jeans from high school while pushing foreign matter into their faces in order to literally freeze everything right where it is today, forever and ever more.
The fear of being seen as anything less than sexually viable, the palpable threat of being traded in for a younger model, the intense messaging that we're going to die alone if we show a crack in the armor of our skin - all of it is crushing, pervasive, and punishing. We treat women like the newest release of the iPhone: just wait a minute, because we've got a hot newer model coming, and she's so much sexier than your old one that we've made the old model obsolete.
I find this incredibly disturbing. The lines running across my forehead mimic those of my father's. And I can't imagine doing something to get rid of them. Recently, I discovered the magical power of rainbow-colored hair, and I defy someone telling me I'm too old to have it. My jawline and breasts are slowly descending, and outside of exercise, good bras, and products, I'm letting them continue on their path. I truly find softness truly sexy. But I am worried about the women my age (or older) and for the young impressionable girls who are imprinted with an unnecessary fear of aging.
My age is awesome. I know so much more than I have ever known before. The light that shines within my skin is knowledge of how amazing life can be if you just hang in there. I laugh more easily, and I'm so much better in bed because I know my body. My soul, wit, intelligence - the very spark of life within me makes for my vibrancy. I feel like I've done a pretty damned good job taking care of myself. I come from a long line of extraordinary black women who take incredible pride in appearance, and we all have daily rituals that reinforce that sentiment.
"The less you do to your face, the less you will ever have to do to you face," is a mantra my mother once said. I swear by it. I don't wear a lot of makeup, I cleanse, I treat, I moisturize; repeat daily. Outside of that, I've never had anything "done" (re: cosmetic dermatology). The only needles near my face have involved piercing my ears and dental work, and the only surgery has been wisdom teeth removal. No fillers, no nothing. It's real, and it's all mine.
That said, I did start using products at the young age of 9 years old, when my Olay-obsessed Aunt Bert used to slather my face with the legendary cream. I would stand on the stool in her bathroom as she performed her nightly beauty ritual.
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At first, I used moisturizers as a teenager to offset the drying effects of cleansers and astringents. And that routine has now evolved into a twice-daily regimen of cleansing, serums, and moisturizers. My regiment has guest-starring appearances from other products weekly, because I test so many things. But the mainstays remain SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser ($34), Simple Cleansing Micellar Water ($7), Kiehl's Since 1851 Midnight Recovery Concentrate ($72), and, you guessed it, Olay Moisturizing Lotion For Sensitive Skin ($10).
I also admit to spending a ridiculous amount on night creams (my desert island products would be Erno Laszlo Luminous C10 Night Treatment ($135) and SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair ($102).
Since there's no beauty cream or cosmetic procedure that can cure our obsession with youth, I'd like to propose a different solution: awareness. Instead of telling a woman she doesn't look her age, just tell her she looks good. Really good. "Wow, you're beautiful," is something every single person on the planet recognizes as sincere currency, and we can live off that bank of positive energy for days.
Also, accomplishments, goals, dreams, and intelligence are incredibly beautiful. Women living unapologetically, like Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Oprah Winfrey, Lauren Hutton, Meryl Streep, and Rita Moreno, are vibrant, exquisite beings. Smart brands are starting to recognize the sensuality that comes from a life of experience. Marc Jacobs embracing Jessica Lange, Joan Didion in a Céline campaign, NARS featuring Charlotte Rampling, and most recently Lancome signing on Isabella Rossellini are all steps in the right direction.
The childish fear of the inevitable end of our lives is forcing us to take extraordinary measures that don't celebrate women. Ladies, if you're with people who don't see the sum of your beauty, ditch them and find your tribe of women who are as juicy and amazing as you. Same goes for the men in your life. Someone out there will love you right as you are . . . no further assembly required.
It's time for a new standard of beauty. Let's all look amazing, regardless of our age. The ultimate compliment is to recognize all of what's in front of you, inside and out. Every single woman has something to bring to the party, and it's time we celebrate that in all its glory.
This post was originally published on March 2, 2016.
30 Taco Memes That'll Have You Saying: "Same, Same"
Have you written long love letters to tacos, telling them how much you adore them, in any shape or form, and at any and all times? Have your friends stopped asking what you should get for dinner because they know the answer will most likely always be tacos? Then, these memes will have you nodding and going "same" over and over again.
From choosing tacos over people to knowing true romance is eating the Mexican food under the rain not a candlelit dinner, tacos are a true addiction for you. So join the internet in celebrating them with these 30 LOL-worthy puns you'll surely be bookmarking.
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2017 Is Off to a Great Start For These Engaged Celebrity Couples
Now that Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have tied the knot, the world is waiting with bated breath for another celebrity wedding. Will Serena Williams be making the trek down the aisle soon, or will it be Sam Hunt? Perhaps it might even be Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons. Regardless of who it is, it's refreshing to see stars take the next step in their relationships given all the celebrity breakups we had last year.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Flee to Morocco For a Vacation With Baby Luna
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend first gave us relationship goals, and now they're serving up vacation goals. The couple is currently enjoying a family vacation with daughter Luna in Morocco, and the photos are as cute as you'd expect. John kicked things off by sharing a precious snap of him and Luna looking like twins, and Chrissy followed suit, uploading a shot of her and Luna in matching pink outfits. On Monday, the model posted a snap of Luna wearing her first bow, but that wasn't even the best part. As Luna munches on a snack, Chrissy captures her saying "cat" for the first time as they spot a furry pet outside. John is set to go on tour later this Summer, so he's likely squeezing in some family time before all of the madness.
Supergirl's Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood Are Dating
Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood are taking their onscreen romance into the real world. The Supergirl costars are dating, ET confirms. The pair was spotted walking their dogs in downtown Vancouver on March 17. This is Melissa's first relationship since she filed for divorce from Glee star Blake Jenner in December, while Chris recently split from Containment costar Hanna Mangan Lawrence. In February, Chris couldn't help but gush over Melissa while promoting the Supergirl and The Flash musical crossover, saying, "[Melissa and I have] found this nice pocket for the characters to live in. It was just so easy to play and she's just so generous as an actress that she just keeps it rolling. She makes it easy."
Why It's OK to Care About Celebrity News and "Real Issues" at the Same Time
We've all been there - you scroll through Facebook, you stumble upon an article, and before you can even click in to read and judge it for yourself, you spot it: the inevitable "Who cares?" sitting atop the list of comments like a harbinger of hostility. It's typically followed by an effusive reply: "You, since you took time to comment!," which feels like vindication but really just opens a whole new can of worms. This trifecta of passive aggression is finally rounded out with some variation of "This is news?," "Focus on the real issues!," or "There are more important things going on in the world right now."
This bothers me for a few reasons, none of which involve the fact that it's literally my job to care about and cover those so-called "unimportant" things. It is, of course, entirely possible to care about more than one thing at the same time. Our brains can process, store, and maintain an incredible amount of information; that's why you can walk and chew gum at the same time, or worry about world hunger while also wondering what you're going to eat for lunch that day. But this sentiment also implies that only hard, serious news is "important," and ignores the reality: that it's just really, really exhausting to be focused on the "real issues" all the time.
It implies that only hard, serious news is "important" and ignores the reality: that it's just really, really exhausting to be focused on the "real issues" all the time.
The past two years have been pretty rough, both mentally and emotionally, where the news is concerned: I personally am simultaneously stressed out about everyday life things like succeeding at work, paying bills on time, and maintaining personal relationships while also dealing with the added anxiety of mass shootings, police brutality, rape culture, climate change, and Donald Trump being president. On top of dealing with street harassment and the possibility of being hit by a Muni bus while walking in the city, I also have to consider the chances of my family members being racially profiled by police and my friends traveling abroad being caught in a terrorist attack. There are "real issues" that plague us every day in our families, our friend groups, our romantic relationships, and our neighborhoods. I'm well aware of the "real issues." I'm fully caught up on the "actual news." And like many other people, I'm f*cking drained.
That is precisely why, when a famous couple gets engaged or divorced, a superhot actor goes shirtless on the beach, or Beyoncé announces that she's pregnant with twins, we should let ourselves care about it. We should give ourselves (and each other) the freedom and space to get excited and express enthusiasm about celebrity news, because it offers a respite from all the completely depressing things going on - at least until another completely depressing thing happens.
As Cheryl Strayed once wrote: "There are so many things to be tortured about, sweet pea. So many torturous things in this life." Life isn't easy, and we all need something to help us through it. For some people, it's yoga and meditation; for others it's reading about all the women Leonardo DiCaprio has dated, poring over photos of Prince George, or watching the drama unfold between Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift. The best part is that there's room for all of it; you can support the Black Lives Matter movement while also hoping that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner get back together, and you can follow this trash fire that is a Trump presidency with the same fervor as you follow Chrissy Teigen's Instagram account.
The next time somebody tries to make you feel bad for essentially taking a break from the "more important things going on in the world," calmly remind them that as a living, breathing, human person, you are fully capable of grasping both world news and pop culture headlines. When it comes to what you turn to for self-care (especially in trying times), you just need to do you. At the end of the day: who cares?
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