Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mercredi 22 mars 2017
Trader Joe's Foods Every Mom Should Stock Up On
Since I started regularly grocery shopping in my 20s, I've always admired Trader Joe's for its reasonable prices, unique offerings, and quick-serve options, but it wasn't until I became a mom that I realized that it was the probably the best grocery store on the planet. Not only do those affordable prices mean a lot more to me now that I'm shopping for a family of four, including two children who seem intent on eating their own weights in fresh produce and encased meats every day, but the store's frozen section? It has literally kept me sane for the past six years, making dinner prep (and yes, I am one of those who still makes separate dinners for the adults and the kids; judge away) a million times easier.
So, thank you, Trader Joe's, for helping me feed my unique brand of picky yet constantly hungry children without losing my mind. If you are a TJ's newbie, here are the must-have items you need to add to your cart ASAP and why Trader Joe's is the best place to get them!
Do This Full-Body Pilates Tone Up in 4 Minutes
Short on time but looking for big results? Fortunately, this Pilates workout from Burn Pilates founder Lisa Corsello combines cardio with toning moves that work multiple muscle groups at once, giving you a better burn in less time. Do these four moves in four minutes and you'll have worked your whole body in about the same time as a commercial break.
You'll Wonder How You've Lived Without These 25 Cuban-Inspired Recipes All This Time
Cuba might be on everyone's mind right now - what with the US easing regulations to visit the island and President Obama's recent visit - but the beautiful island has always been in our hearts, especially its delicious, flavorful, and totally irresistible food.
To ease our cravings for Cubano sandwiches, mojitos, and a plate of ropa vieja, we've rounded up 25 Cuban-inspired dishes. We'll be trying them ASAP, and after reading ahead, you will be, too.
Do This Full-Body Pilates Tone Up in 4 Minutes
Short on time but looking for big results? Fortunately, this Pilates workout from Burn Pilates founder Lisa Corsello combines cardio with toning moves that work multiple muscle groups at once, giving you a better burn in less time. Do these four moves in four minutes and you'll have worked your whole body in about the same time as a commercial break.
33 Hairstyles That Prove Kate Middleton Is the Princess of Good Bangs
The decision to cut bangs is a very big one. And Kate Middleton, who is known around the world for having gorgeous hair, has taken the plunge on numerous occasions. In fact, Kate's sported the style on and off for the past decade. She's worn her fringe long and short, straight-down and pushed to the side. Kate's a trendsetter in many realms, and one look at these 33 hairstyles proves that fringe is also her domain.
What 1 Mom Wants Every Parent to Learn From Her Final Moments With Her Child
Although Sharon Carver's 6-year-old child, Marc "MJ" Poole had otherwise been healthy, a meningitis infection quickly overtook his body. Just two days after developing symptoms, her son passed away.
In the final hours of his life, someone snapped a heartbreaking image of the mom from England cradling her little boy before he died. As Sharon and her husband, Marc, cope with their grief, they are sharing this photo as an important warning to parents about what meningitis can do and how quickly it can kill a child.
Sharon wants others to recognize that although meningitis might not immediately come to mind when a child starts vomiting or experiencing a rash, lethargy, or a fever, these can all be signs of the devastating infection. "I don't want any parent to go through what me and Marc went through - I cannot describe the feeling of losing a child," Sharon told the Daily Mail. "You watch TV, films, and read these things about other people - it's frightening how quick this horrible condition can take hold."
Sharon described her child as perfectly healthy and happy before he complained of a headache. She gave him over-the-counter medicine but MJ's condition quickly worsened and within days he died at the hospital. According to the coroner, the infection caused MJ's body to go into septic shock and the child died from organ failure.
Since then, Sharon has been advocating for sepsis and meningitis awareness. She now knows the importance of early detection of meningitis and is urging others to learn about the infection so as not to hopefully ever endure a similar hardship.
Here are the common symptoms of meningitis and/or septicaemia in babies, toddlers, and young adults that parents should be aware of:
- A high fever (but can run normal to low in babies under 3 months)
- Vomiting or refusing to eat
- Severe headache
- A tense or bulging soft spot (babies)
- Cold hands and feet
- A dislike of being picked up (babies)
- A sleepy or vacant expression or too sleepy to wake up
- Rapid breathing or trouble breathing
- Shivering
- 'Pink prick' rash marks or purple bruises
- An unusual grunting noise
- Pale or blotchy skin
- A stiff or floppy body (babies)
- Limb or joint pain
Why Kate Middleton and Her Friends Are Just Like Us
Sure, Kate Middleton and her close group of friends hang out at polo, their living rooms are probably the size of our entire apartment, and they all have titles and double-barreled surnames. But when it comes down to the important stuff like shared sense of humor, enjoying the same things, and understanding the importance of a good snack table, Kate and her friends are all of us. Keep reading to see what we mean.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Reaching Your Goal Weight
The jeans don't lie. You knew you let yourself go a little bit, and after throwing the stupid bathroom scale away because it said you were (insert red-flag number here), you went for the true test - slipping on your favorite jeans. Ugh. Not being able to pull your pants past your thighs sure does tell you something. If you're at a loss as to how to begin, here's a no-fuss, straightforward, 11-step guide to losing weight.
- Calories per day: Losing weight is all about creating a calorie deficit. One pound equals 3,500 calories, which breaks down to 500 calories a day. Do a combo of exercise and cutting calories to reach 500, and you'll lose a pound a week. You can meet with a nutritionist or your doctor to find a more specific daily calorie count, but don't dip below 1,200 as it will slow down your metabolism.
- Keep track: Monitor your calories as accurately as you can. Look up calorie amounts, and write them down in a food journal, or use a weight-loss app. Everything you put in your mouth gets written down - yes, even that handful of M&M's you grabbed off your co-worker's desk! It may not seem like much, but at 70 calories, those little nibbles will add up. Then weigh yourself once or twice a week to keep track of your progress.
- Measure and repeat: Have measuring cups, spoons, and food scales on hand to measure correct portions. Eyeballing a cup of cereal is not exactly accurate, and you'd be surprised how easy it is to overestimate when you're hungry. In the first few months, you'll need to measure everything, from the milk you pour into that bowl of cereal to the dressing you drizzle on your salad. After a while, you'll become familiar with what correct portions look like.
- Eat five times a day: In order to prevent that famished feeling that drives us to overeat, plan on eating three meals and two snacks a day, timing them so you eat every two to three hours. Here's a sample schedule:
7 a.m. - Breakfast
9:30 a.m. - Snack
12:30 p.m. - Lunch
3:30 p.m. - Snack
6:30 p.m. - Dinner
Don't skip meals or snacks to save calories since it'll slow down your metabolism and cause weight gain. If you're up late, enjoy a snack after dinner, but be sure to finish it at least an hour or two before bed, so digestive issues don't keep you up - getting enough sleep will help you lose weight.
- What to eat: Every time you nosh, be sure to include protein to satisfy your hunger, fiber to fill you up, and healthy carbs to sustain your energy. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner can be between 300 and 500 calories each, and the two snacks 150 each. Break them down to fit your needs, but you might want your midday meal to be the highest to ensure you have enough time to burn off those calories.
- Save calories: Find simple ways to cut calories, whether it's swapping your daily Coke for water, using one slice of cheese on your sandwich instead of two, substituting spaghetti squash for pasta, or choosing a turkey patty instead of beef.
- Plan ahead: Dealing with hunger is the worst part about trying to lose weight, so in order to prevent those pangs from pushing you to grab the nearest cookie, plan out your meals and snacks ahead of time. Write out what you'll be eating for the entire week, and you'll be even more successful if you pack and label foods for each day.
- Get moving: Diet is one part of the weight-loss puzzle, and the other part is exercise. In order to burn calories to reduce your overall body fat, include 60 minutes of heart-pumping exercise five times a week. A leisurely walk around the block unfortunately isn't enough. We're talking running, biking, swimming, and high-intensity classes for cardio, strength training to build fat-burning muscles, and stretching to keep those muscles supple and to prevent injury. Here's a 60-minute workout to get you started that incorporates all three.
- Set small goals and celebrate them: Losing weight is a long journey, so it's helpful to set smaller goals along the way to your big goal. Find healthy ways to celebrate those milestones such as a pedicure after 10 workouts or a cute workout top after losing five pounds.
- Come to some tough realizations: The first one is that diets aren't the answer. There is no quick-fix diet and no one food you can or cannot eat that has magical slimming powers. Anything that sounds too restrictive or not nutritionally sound is not the way to go. Find a way of eating that can be sustained for the rest of your life, where you eat healthy most of the time and allow for occasional splurges. The second realization is that you can't go back to your old habits once the weight melts away. If you gained weight chomping on half a dozen doughnuts each morning, you can bet your sweet new buns that you'll gain the weight back if you head to that bakery once the scale says what you want it to.
- Be patient and remember why you're doing it: Just as those pounds slowly crept on, losing weight the right way takes time, which means dropping about a pound or two a week. Practice patience, reveling in each pound lost, and when you feel like giving in to that second cupcake at your friend's birthday party, have one enormously personal reason you want to lose weight that resonates strong and keeps you motivated no matter what. Thinking "I want to be there for my family" is sure to be more effective than "I want to look good in my jeans."
15 Problems Only People With Invisalign Understand
Invisalign is not for the faint of heart. It will challenge your commitment, stamina, and self-confidence. It takes what feels like a bazillion years to complete. It has a million annoying components . . . and yet, it does offer one huge payoff: perfectly straight teeth. Those with Invisalign will agree that these 15 problems come up on the regular during your treatment. And you know what makes suffering through something a tad bit better? Knowing you're not alone.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Reaching Your Goal Weight
The jeans don't lie. You knew you let yourself go a little bit, and after throwing the stupid bathroom scale away because it said you were (insert red-flag number here), you went for the true test - slipping on your favorite jeans. Ugh. Not being able to pull your pants past your thighs sure does tell you something. If you're at a loss as to how to begin, here's a no-fuss, straightforward, 11-step guide to losing weight.
- Calories per day: Losing weight is all about creating a calorie deficit. One pound equals 3,500 calories, which breaks down to 500 calories a day. Do a combo of exercise and cutting calories to reach 500, and you'll lose a pound a week. You can meet with a nutritionist or your doctor to find a more specific daily calorie count, but don't dip below 1,200 as it will slow down your metabolism.
- Keep track: Monitor your calories as accurately as you can. Look up calorie amounts, and write them down in a food journal, or use a weight-loss app. Everything you put in your mouth gets written down - yes, even that handful of M&M's you grabbed off your co-worker's desk! It may not seem like much, but at 70 calories, those little nibbles will add up. Then weigh yourself once or twice a week to keep track of your progress.
- Measure and repeat: Have measuring cups, spoons, and food scales on hand to measure correct portions. Eyeballing a cup of cereal is not exactly accurate, and you'd be surprised how easy it is to overestimate when you're hungry. In the first few months, you'll need to measure everything, from the milk you pour into that bowl of cereal to the dressing you drizzle on your salad. After a while, you'll become familiar with what correct portions look like.
- Eat five times a day: In order to prevent that famished feeling that drives us to overeat, plan on eating three meals and two snacks a day, timing them so you eat every two to three hours. Here's a sample schedule:
7 a.m. - Breakfast
9:30 a.m. - Snack
12:30 p.m. - Lunch
3:30 p.m. - Snack
6:30 p.m. - Dinner
Don't skip meals or snacks to save calories since it'll slow down your metabolism and cause weight gain. If you're up late, enjoy a snack after dinner, but be sure to finish it at least an hour or two before bed, so digestive issues don't keep you up - getting enough sleep will help you lose weight.
- What to eat: Every time you nosh, be sure to include protein to satisfy your hunger, fiber to fill you up, and healthy carbs to sustain your energy. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner can be between 300 and 500 calories each, and the two snacks 150 each. Break them down to fit your needs, but you might want your midday meal to be the highest to ensure you have enough time to burn off those calories.
- Save calories: Find simple ways to cut calories, whether it's swapping your daily Coke for water, using one slice of cheese on your sandwich instead of two, substituting spaghetti squash for pasta, or choosing a turkey patty instead of beef.
- Plan ahead: Dealing with hunger is the worst part about trying to lose weight, so in order to prevent those pangs from pushing you to grab the nearest cookie, plan out your meals and snacks ahead of time. Write out what you'll be eating for the entire week, and you'll be even more successful if you pack and label foods for each day.
- Get moving: Diet is one part of the weight-loss puzzle, and the other part is exercise. In order to burn calories to reduce your overall body fat, include 60 minutes of heart-pumping exercise five times a week. A leisurely walk around the block unfortunately isn't enough. We're talking running, biking, swimming, and high-intensity classes for cardio, strength training to build fat-burning muscles, and stretching to keep those muscles supple and to prevent injury. Here's a 60-minute workout to get you started that incorporates all three.
- Set small goals and celebrate them: Losing weight is a long journey, so it's helpful to set smaller goals along the way to your big goal. Find healthy ways to celebrate those milestones such as a pedicure after 10 workouts or a cute workout top after losing five pounds.
- Come to some tough realizations: The first one is that diets aren't the answer. There is no quick-fix diet and no one food you can or cannot eat that has magical slimming powers. Anything that sounds too restrictive or not nutritionally sound is not the way to go. Find a way of eating that can be sustained for the rest of your life, where you eat healthy most of the time and allow for occasional splurges. The second realization is that you can't go back to your old habits once the weight melts away. If you gained weight chomping on half a dozen doughnuts each morning, you can bet your sweet new buns that you'll gain the weight back if you head to that bakery once the scale says what you want it to.
- Be patient and remember why you're doing it: Just as those pounds slowly crept on, losing weight the right way takes time, which means dropping about a pound or two a week. Practice patience, reveling in each pound lost, and when you feel like giving in to that second cupcake at your friend's birthday party, have one enormously personal reason you want to lose weight that resonates strong and keeps you motivated no matter what. Thinking "I want to be there for my family" is sure to be more effective than "I want to look good in my jeans."
The Heart-Wrenching Things 1 Boy With Autism Wishes His Teacher Knew
As part of a school assignment, Austin was asked to write three things he wishes his teachers knew about him. Instead of holding back, this eighth-grader used this as an opportunity to be honest with his teacher about his daily struggles, and his poignant response left his parents completely heartbroken.
According to his mom, Amy Preslar Saunders, her son struggles with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sensory processing disorder, fine motor skill delay, and anxiety disorder. She shared his tear-inducing assignment on Love What Matters' Facebook page in the hopes of encouraging other parents, teachers, and kids to keep fighting. Austin wrote:
I wish that they knew that I am autistic. I wish that my teacher knew that I need help on a lot of things like my handwriting. I wish that my teacher know that I have a depressed life sometimes. I wish my teacher knew that I am not being defiant I am overwhelmed shutting down. I wish that my teacher knew that I am very good at bottling up anger and having outbursts.
This post was originally published on Sept. 29, 2016.
This Is What Stay-At-Home-Moms Actually Do - For the Men Who Just Don't Get It
Kristy is sick of people, especially partners, assuming that being a stay-at-home mom means that you actually sit at home all day. This mom is fed up with the assumption that because you don't work in an office that means your house is never a mess and if it is, it's because you did "absolutely nothing" all day.
According to Kristy, any spouse or friend who has ever had this thought is overlooking one tiny detail about any stay-at-home mom's day:
There is a human or humans that she is in charge of and responsible for meeting their every need, want, desire, and more. They forget that she does clean, only to have the kid projectile vomit all over the floor she just mopped. That she finished the dishes from last nights dinner only to have it fill up with breakfast and lunch dishes. That she picks up all the toys during their nap time only to have even more toys scattered everywhere when they awake. That she didn't even have time to enjoy a hot meal that day let alone sit down all day eating those magical bon bons people keep referring to. That if she is sitting down for longer than fifteen minutes there is a 99 percent possibility it's because she has a baby attached to her boob, so there is not much else she could or even should be doing in those moments.
For the partners coming home after a long day of work, Kristy urged them in her post to Facebook to understand where the mother of their children is coming from when she sees you.
"She craves even just five precious minutes to herself where she can get her head on straight, [but has] to fantasize about it instead," she wrote. "She is envious of her partner's thirty minute commute to and from work to be alone listening to a great audiobook or something other than 'The Wheels on the Bus.' She counts down the minutes until her partner gets home so she could have someone to talk to that doesn't say 'Goo goo ga ga' back. She wants, no in fact she needs, to hear the every detail of your day, no matter how small."
For any dad who is sadly mistaken about how his wife is spending her time, Kristy urges them to understand that there are most likely days that she wishes she could trade places with you.
So the next time you see the house is not so tidy and she only seemed to have the energy to cook a frozen meal that night, just look at the kids and remember she is their whole world, so every part of the house you feel she neglected went to keeping those tiny humans loved, fed, and happy instead. Give her a kiss and ask what can you do FOR her, even though you're tired and were working all day, she worked too, but she didn't get three required breaks and that commute to and from work like you do. She worked hard, even if you can't tell she did. Just look at the beautiful smiles on your kids. Instead of keeping tabs on what she didn't get done, because nine times out of ten, she has neglected herself most of all.
Why Kate Middleton and Her Friends Are Just Like Us
Sure, Kate Middleton and her close group of friends hang out at polo, their living rooms are probably the size of our entire apartment, and they all have titles and double-barreled surnames. But when it comes down to the important stuff like shared sense of humor, enjoying the same things, and understanding the importance of a good snack table, Kate and her friends are all of us. Keep reading to see what we mean.
Prostate cancer patients report that surgery offers worst outcome on quality of life
Two studies published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association try to explore the ramifications of prostate cancer treatment, by getting patients to rank their quality of life — defined as sexual, urinary and bowel function — after surgery or radiation.
Prostate cancer patients report that surgery offers worst outcome on quality of life
Two studies published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association try to explore the ramifications of prostate cancer treatment, by getting patients to rank their quality of life — defined as sexual, urinary and bowel function — after surgery or radiation.
What Bothers Meghan Markle Most About Being Biracial in Hollywood
Meghan Markle opened up about the joy and struggles of being a biracial woman in Allure's April issue, which is dedicated to "The Beauty in Diversity." The 35-year-old Suits star, who has been dating Prince Harry since last Summer, gave an insightful interview about being mistakenly stereotyped in auditions and having her beloved freckles airbrushed out of photos.
Meghan was born and raised in Los Angeles. Her mother Doria is black, a clinical therapist, and a yoga instructor who recently graduated from the University of Southern California with a masters degree in social work. Her father, Thomas, is of Dutch and Irish descent and is a retired Hollywood cinematographer and Emmy-award-winning television lighting director. He worked on the soap opera Santa Barbara and the sitcom Married With Children through the '80s and '90s. In her Allure profile, Meghan recalled the different skin tones of her family members. "I have the most vivid memories of being seven years old and my mom picking me up from my grandmother's house," she said. "There were the three of us, a family tree in an ombré of mocha next to the caramel complexion of my mom and light-skinned, freckled me. I remember the sense of belonging, having nothing to do with the color of my skin."
When she moved from LA to attend Northwestern University, Meghan's sense of self was shaken. "I took an African-American studies class where we explored colorism," she said. "It was the first time I could put a name to feeling too light in the black community, too mixed in the white community. For castings, I was labeled 'ethnically ambiguous.' Was I Latina? Sephardic? 'Exotic Caucasian'? Add the freckles to the mix and it created quite the conundrum." She goes on to talk about how both her racial identity and characterizing facial features are often erased in photo shoots and ends with a encouraging note to other multiracial women. "To this day, my pet peeve is when my skin tone is changed and my freckles are airbrushed out of a photo shoot. For all my freckle-faced friends out there, I will share with you something my dad told me when I was younger: 'A face without freckles is a night without stars.'"
The Absolute Best Way to Cook Zucchini Noodles
Congrats! You've successfully made zoodles in a spiralizer. Now, onto the important question: how do you actually cook them? Unlike pasta, you fortunately don't need to wait around for a pot of water to boil. Instead, you treat the veggie "noodles" as vegetables you'd normally sauté on the stovetop.
The best way to cook a batch of zoodles is to heat one or two tablespoons of oil, such as olive oil or coconut oil, in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the noodles with a generous pinch of salt and a little pepper. After about five minutes, the zoodles will be slightly softened but not mushy, which is what you're after. They'll be similar to the al dente texture of traditional pasta.
And that's it! You can turn off the heat and turn your zucchini noodles into a full meal catered to your preference. You could add homemade bolognese sauce, basil pesto and parmesan cheese, lemon butter shrimp and red pepper flakes, or even more of your favorite satueed veggies to the mix. After trying out this healthy alternative to carb-heavy pasta a few times, you might convince yourself you like it almost as much as the real thing.
Ready to get cooking? Here are some more zucchini noodle recipes to get you started.
mardi 21 mars 2017
Would You Take Your Child to a Baby Spa?
Baby Spa Perth in Australia is where babies go to unwind from the stresses of being a newborn.
These Were the Top 5 Plastic Surgery Procedures of 2016 - Are You Surprised?
With the influx of Instagram filters and face-smoothing applications, it should come as no surprise that with all that pressure across social media, there were a LOT of plastic surgery procedures performed in 2016. According to data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were almost 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries performed last year, with a heavy focus on fillers and facelifts. There's also a growing trend of fat transfers for patients.
The top five most popular cosmetic surgical procedures included:
- Breast augmentation (290,467 procedures, up 4 percent from 2015)
- Liposuction (235,237 procedures, up 6 percent from 2015)
- Nose reshaping (223,018 procedures, up 2 percent from 2015)
- Eyelid surgery (209,020 procedures, up 2 percent from 2015)
- Facelifts (131,106 procedures, up 4 percent from 2015)
The report shows there were also 15.5 million cosmetic minimally invasive procedures in 2016, with the top five including:
- Botulinum Toxin Type A (i.e. Botox and Dysport) (7 million procedures, up 4 percent from 2015)
- Soft tissue fillers (2.6 million procedures, up 2 percent from 2015)
- Chemical peel (1.36 million procedures, up 4 percent since 2015)
- Laser hair removal (1.1 million procedures, down 1 percent from 2015)
- Microdermabrasion (775,000 procedures, down 3 percent from 2015)
In addition to the increase in fat transfer procedures, labiaplasty surgery has increased by 39 percent since the year before. Yup - that's when the surgeon "rejuvenates the labia by lifting and/or injecting fat or filler into the area."
Dr. Debra Johnson, President of the ASPS, explained that the areas of surgery have changed a lot over the years, including down under.
"As cosmetic procedures become more common we are seeing more diversity in the areas of the body that patients are choosing to address," she said. "A decade ago plastic surgeons might have seen a patient every seven to 10 years when they needed a major procedure like a facelift or tummy tuck. Now patients have ongoing relationships with their plastic surgeons and feel more comfortable discussing all areas of their body that they may be interested in rejuvenating."
Check out the full report here.
These Colorful (and Healthy!) Unicorn Noodles Are About to Flood Your Instagram
We've already feasted our eyes on a stunning array of unicorn-themed desserts in the form of doughnuts and macarons, but now the mythical, horn-topped creature is slowly but surely making its way into the dinnertime scene. Thanks to a handful of genius foodies out there, unicorn noodles are officially a thing, and they're totally about to take over your Instagram feed.
It looks like A.J., the creative experimenter behind food blog The Indigo Kitchen, is the original source of this magically colorful dish. The 20-something has been sharing photos of his noodle masterpieces on Instagram since last year, and some of his followers simply couldn't resist following suit by trying it out for themselves. He graciously shared his ridiculously easy unicorn noodles recipe, and it's surprisingly healthy!
Zero artificial food colors are required to make this rainbow-like dinnertime dish - just the all-natural color-changing powers of two common kitchen staples. Start by cooking purple cabbage for five minutes in a pot a water; A.J. advises using less water to dye the noodles a more concentrated blue hue in the end, but go for more water if you want a lighter color. Then remove your dyed water from the heat and add in your noodles. (A.J. opts for glass noodles, but any other gluten-free option like rice noodles would work as well!)
Once you let the noodles soak for five to 10 minutes in the pot, there's one more magical step to take your noodles to the next level of Instagram worthiness. Simply squeeze lime or lemon juice on portions of your noodles and watch them transform from blue to the most gorgeous hues of pink and purple before your very eyes. Ah, the beautiful powers of a little citrus (and chemistry!).
Just like that, unicorn noodles can be on your dinner table or in your brown-bag lunch. They make a great neutral base for any nutritious stir-fry, curry, or soup recipe you've been wanting to try. If you're looking for a quicker alternative to our more in-depth, ingredient-heavy recipe for rainbow pasta, this three-ingredient one is just for you. Read on to see how the unicorn-obsessed foodies of Instagram have already started making these bright noodles our new favorite healthy food trend.
These Colorful (and Healthy!) Unicorn Noodles Are About to Flood Your Instagram
We've already feasted our eyes on a stunning array of unicorn-themed desserts in the form of doughnuts and macarons, but now the mythical, horn-topped creature is slowly but surely making its way into the dinnertime scene. Thanks to a handful of genius foodies out there, unicorn noodles are officially a thing, and they're totally about to take over your Instagram feed.
It looks like A.J., the creative experimenter behind food blog The Indigo Kitchen, is the original source of this magically colorful dish. The 20-something has been sharing photos of his noodle masterpieces on Instagram since last year, and some of his followers simply couldn't resist following suit by trying it out for themselves. He graciously shared his ridiculously easy unicorn noodles recipe, and it's surprisingly healthy!
Zero artificial food colors are required to make this rainbow-like dinnertime dish - just the all-natural color-changing powers of two common kitchen staples. Start by cooking purple cabbage for five minutes in a pot a water; A.J. advises using less water to dye the noodles a more concentrated blue hue in the end, but go for more water if you want a lighter color. Then remove your dyed water from the heat and add in your noodles. (A.J. opts for glass noodles, but any other gluten-free option like rice noodles would work as well!)
Once you let the noodles soak for five to 10 minutes in the pot, there's one more magical step to take your noodles to the next level of Instagram worthiness. Simply squeeze lime or lemon juice on portions of your noodles and watch them transform from blue to the most gorgeous hues of pink and purple before your very eyes. Ah, the beautiful powers of a little citrus (and chemistry!).
Just like that, unicorn noodles can be on your dinner table or in your brown-bag lunch. They make a great neutral base for any nutritious stir-fry, curry, or soup recipe you've been wanting to try. If you're looking for a quicker alternative to our more in-depth, ingredient-heavy recipe for rainbow pasta, this three-ingredient one is just for you. Read on to see how the unicorn-obsessed foodies of Instagram have already started making these bright noodles our new favorite healthy food trend.
Fish oil supplements during pregnancy don't improve child's intelligence: study
Children from mothers who took fish oil supplements during pregnancy showed no improvement on a variety of developmental outcomes.
Fish oil supplements during pregnancy don't improve child's intelligence: study
Children from mothers who took fish oil supplements during pregnancy showed no improvement on a variety of developmental outcomes.
Wedding Bells: 6 Celebrity Couples Who've Already Said "I Do" This Year
We're still not done obsessing over all of the beautiful celebrity weddings from 2016, but so many other couples have already tied the knot this year. Tyrese surprised us all when he announced that he and Samantha Lee secretly wed on Valentine's Day in a now-deleted Instagram video, as did Thomas Sadoski, who revealed he and Amanda Seyfried said their "I dos" in a private ceremony on March 12. And can we just talk about how gorgeous Ali Fedotowsky's beach nuptials were? Keep reading to see all the stars who made the trek down the aisle this year.
Wedding Bells: 6 Celebrity Couples Who've Already Said "I Do" This Year
We're still not done obsessing over all of the beautiful celebrity weddings from 2016, but so many other couples have already tied the knot this year. Tyrese surprised us all when he announced that he and Samantha Lee secretly wed on Valentine's Day in a now-deleted Instagram video, as did Thomas Sadoski, who revealed he and Amanda Seyfried said their "I dos" in a private ceremony on March 12. And can we just talk about how gorgeous Ali Fedotowsky's beach nuptials were? Keep reading to see all the stars who made the trek down the aisle this year.
The Real History Behind Kate Middleton's Royal Jewelry
The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her perfectly crafted sense of style, and that extends to her glittering accessories. A decade ago, Kate Middleton wasn't really one for major sparkle. But access to Queen Elizabeth II's jewelry vault could turn any woman into a bling-lover. Kate has been lucky to wear heritage pieces either as loans or as gifts, including her diamond-encrusted Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II badge.
We've tracked down the history of all the special pieces that Kate has added to her wardrobe. From diamond-encrusted brooches with deep meanings to tricky tiaras, here's a look at the many diamonds the birthday girl has worn - so far.
How Will Homeland End? Claire Danes Has a Very Specific Idea
Homeland is currently in the midst of its sixth season, but Ellen DeGeneres is already looking ahead to the show's demise. Showtime has renewed it for two more seasons, but that didn't stop her from asking Claire Danes what will happen to Carrie at the end. While Danes just wants Carrie to get a little "relief," she also has a very specific idea for how the final episode should play out. Take a look!
Darth Vader Kills a Major Character in Rogue One's Original Script
The ending of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story may go down in history as one of the franchise's bleakest (yet hopeful) moments - but it was all about to go differently. As Entertainment Weekly revealed on Tuesday, the writers originally had Jyn and Cassian escaping Scarif along with Director Krennic. Krennic would have made it all the way to the Star Destroyer to report back to Darth Vader. "He's all beat up, his cape's all torn up and stuff, and he thinks he has survived," said screenwriter Gary Whitta. "Vader kills him for his failure."
That's right - straight-up murders him. This makes a lot of sense, but we're relieved the writers went a different way with it.
Fifty Shades Freed: All the New and Returning Cast Members
Now that Fifty Shades Darker has come out, we're all about Fifty Shades Freed. The third and final film in the trilogy is due out on Feb. 9, 2018, and since it was shot in tandem with the second movie, the cast has already been announced. While it was previously reported that Hugh Dancy would appear in the second film as Dr. John Flynn, he has denied the casting. Around the same time, news that Tyler Hoechlin would play Boyce Fox surfaced. Though he did confirm the role, his character doesn't appear in Fifty Shades Darker, meaning he may have been cut from the films. Until we get confirmation either way, we're leaving him out of our roundup. Here are the returning and new cast members we'll definitely see in the upcoming film!
If You Experience Hormonal Breakouts, You'll Thank God For This Mask
I've yet to find a woman who hasn't encountered this issue: you're about to embark on that time of the month, and your skin appears to be mirroring just how annoyed, inflamed, and pissed off you feel on the inside. (If you haven't, please DM me immediately so I can paint a full picture.) But I've found something that has helped my skin during this monthly visit - premenstrual, if you will - and it doesn't require removing my uterus. Yay! In fact, it's a face mask, and it's going to be something you will wish they sold at Costco. Someone just get me a giant vat of this stuff.
The mask comes from Renée Rouleau, Demi Lovato's go-to esthetician and Texas native. She has helped me with two major skin care woes in my life, issues that have plagued me. First, she is the one who identified that I had melasma when I was 25. Mid-20s me thought the dark spots on my forehead and cheeks, which could appear to be shadows to the naked eye, were remnants of my self-tanner that I wasn't able to wash off. (To be young and naive.) It was during a facial at her Dallas location that she gently brought up that I had melasma and informed me of what triggered it: my birth control.
This changed my life. Seriously. I got off birth control, something I was able to do without worry at the time. I stopped upsetting my melanocytes - the cells that produce melanin, or pigment, in the skin - with heated, aggressive treatments. (For the most part.) I wore a hat to the beach and aspired to stay out of the heat in general, knowing the temperature could set my melasma off. And although there's a little bit on my forehead, it's less noticeable than it once was.
Then, a few years later, I had a breakout after leaving the Coachella Valley. God help me. My cheeks were ridden with red bumps and pustules, something I knew wasn't normal, and I realized they recurred each time I left Palm Springs. My (since dropped) dermatologist was quick to prescribe me pills to kill whatever it was, but wanting actual answers, I wrote Renée, who is now based in Austin. She asked me a variety of questions about my weekend that helped her pinpoint what I was experiencing: acne cosmetica. Spending long days in the dry climate with heavy winds and an oil-based foundation meant my pores were being blocked by my foundation and increased my oil production, resulting in what looks like a breakout. She made an easy suggestion: wear powder foundation on your next trip. And you know what? I haven't had a breakout in the desert since!
Now you know that I trust this woman. She dug deeper than my dermatologist bothered to in order to find the right solution. This is incredibly helpful when you're trying to fix any skin issue you have; it is invaluable.
Visiting Renée over Golden Globes weekend, I got a chance to receive a facial and learn about her new products. First, she told me I needed to "put the fire out of my skin." It was inflamed as hell, and I had several cysts that I hadn't battled with in some time. And truth be told, it kind of comes with the territory when you're testing skin care products regularly, but she reminded me that I must be gentle. She took a minute to give my skin a chill pill in the form of a rubber mask, then introduced me to her newest baby, an anti-breakout solution for hormonal acne that won't dry out your skin: the Rapid Response Detox Masque ($61).
Is it too good to be true? No. It works. I've tested it for a month, and I'm currently wearing the sheerest foundation I own - a compact from Laneige - if that gives you any indication. It works to help with clogged pores that result from travel, hormones, and even sleeping with makeup on. Renée suggests it for premenstrual acne to help "disrupt the acne cycle." This is mask is lightweight and dreamy; when it dries, it doesn't feel hard, sticky, or taut. Renée suggests exfoliating before applying the mask, so lightly scrub or use a peel to help get rid of dead skin. The mask itself is a golden, shimmery gel. Slather it on and let the following eliminate your future breakouts: tea tree leaf oil is antimicrobial and an anti-inflammatory that helps with acne bacteria. Helping to stop inflammation is key when it comes to getting rid of your breakouts, which is why she also included lichocalchone, or Chinese licorice, which helps soothe the skin. Manuka branch/leaf oil helps with the microbial - or bacteria - count on your skin's surface, and she included a salicylic acid complex to help exfoliate and reduce oil.
This mask doesn't include parabens, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, SD alcohol, or gluten, which my skin was thrilled about. I use it once a week, and it's recommended you leave on for about 15 minutes. (I tend to go over since I get distracted and forget I have it on.) Many masks take a few minutes to get off because they leave patches of product behind. This slides off the skin easily and leaves your with a glow afterward.
Investing in your skin, period, is always a good idea, but especially during that time of the month. My skin will take any help it can get!
How to Get Away With Wearing Activewear to Work
Listen, we've all thought about how we could wear yoga pants to work without looking like a slob. In fact, we've all probably worn them when we definitely had no intention of going to the gym in the first place.
With the athleisure trend getting stronger than ever, we thought it was about time we answered this age-old question on how to make these off-the-clock staples work-appropriate. Plus, we're listing the key sportswear pieces you need to make this happen. From a full tracksuit to a modern cleat, here's how you can get away with wearing activewear to the office.
This Dance Routine to Tinashe's "Party Favors" Is So Sexy, Your Screen Might Fog Up
Choreographer Jojo Gomez has blown us away with her moves to Missy Elliott's "Pass That Dutch" and Meghan Trainor's "Me Too", but her crazy-hot routine to the Tinashe hit "Party Favors" might be one of her sexiest. Jojo also choreographed the video for Tinashe's equally steamy song "Company" (and that definitely had our eyeballs popping out of our heads), so it probably shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Watch the incredible routine above now, and don't be surprised if your screen fogs up.
This Dance Routine to Tinashe's "Party Favors" Is So Sexy, Your Screen Might Fog Up
Choreographer Jojo Gomez has blown us away with her moves to Missy Elliott's "Pass That Dutch" and Meghan Trainor's "Me Too", but her crazy-hot routine to the Tinashe hit "Party Favors" might be one of her sexiest. Jojo also choreographed the video for Tinashe's equally steamy song "Company" (and that definitely had our eyeballs popping out of our heads), so it probably shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Watch the incredible routine above now, and don't be surprised if your screen fogs up.
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 and pals Jen Atkin and Mike Rosenthal 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.
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 and pals Jen Atkin and Mike Rosenthal 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.
25 Places to Visit With Your Kids Before They Get Too Big
Before your kids leave the nest, you'll want to fit in as many family vacations as possible. One of the best moments is seeing your children view the world with childlike wonder, especially during their first visits to places like Disneyland. Planning a trip for the young ones, however, often means countless hours on trip advisor and reading reviews on the best family-friendly destinations. To make your search less stressful, we came up with a list of 25 must-see places for when your little ones are still young so they can carry their memories into adulthood.
Could It Be Love? Jessica Capshaw Teases New Romance on Grey's Anatomy
We may still secretly be mourning the broken marriage of Callie Torres and Arizona Robbins on Grey's Anatomy, but at some point we'll have to move on. In fact, it seems like this is exactly what Arizona herself is doing with Grey Sloan's newest staff addition, Eliza Minnick. At this year's Grey's panel as part of LA's annual Paleyfest, we caught up with actress Jessica Capshaw about the fresh romance. Could this woman be Arizona's next big love? How will things play out as we approach the season finale? Read the juiciest quotes from the red carpet and panel.
- On Arizona's feelings toward Minnick: "She gets to fall in love again! . . . Maybe. I mean, I think it's moving that way."
- On whether Eliza will replace Callie: "I have no idea if she's the one, but it's been really fun to explore their relationship."
- Why this relationship is so special: "You know what it is? It's just the beginning of everything. . . . That beginning of any kind of relationship has a different quality. I always think about that when I think of the beginning of playing in a new relationship, because it's full of something really special. And so, this is the beginning of that relationship for Arizona and Eliza, where it's all full of anticipation. It's like, when the elevator doors open, will she be on the elevator? Will she not? Are they going to have a sleepover? Are they not? Is she wearing the right underwear? Is she not?"
- On the possible drama from dating the "enemy": "I think they just needed something that made it a little forbidden . . . and now Arizona's going to have to own up to that. And her relationship with Webber is so dear, and she loves him so much. So, it's not going to be a real problem. But you know, it added a little bit of fiction, a little bit of taboo, which is always fun to play."
- On how the other doctors will react: "You'll find out."
Would You Get a Full-Body Chocolate Massage?
This Brooklyn-based spa is redefining self-care with our favorite ingredient - chocolate. Body by Brooklyn has been offering chocolate massages for nearly a decade. Before you call the treatment a waste of chocolate, check out the video above to learn how beneficial chocolate is for your beauty regimen!
This Restaurant Serves Melted Cheese Wheels Scraped Right Onto Your Plate
Sweet dreams are made of cheese, and a restaurant called Raclette in NYC is making your wildest fantasies come true. The restaurant, as implied by its name, specializes in raclettes, a popular Swiss food that's essentially melted wheels of cheese. You can choose from a variety of raclettes, which are all scraped tableside; a waiter literally brings your own personal sizzling wheel of cheese to the table and scrapes off every last melted bit onto your plate. If this sounds too good to be true, you're going to want to keep reading - we assure you, it's not.
The menu of raclettes includes the Savoyarde ($15), which is melted French raclette cheese scraped onto roasted new potatoes, cornichons, and pickled white pearl onions, and the Mediterranée ($20), or thyme-roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes with rack-melted raclette. Every raclette meal is served with a slice of baguette (perfect for dipping) and an arugula salad (if you feel like adding some health to your plate).
Aside from the cheese wheels, the menu includes plenty of other attractive options like tartines and croque monsieurs. But let's be real - most people choose the jaw-dropping raclettes for obvious reasons. To get a sense of the experience and reinvigorate your cheese cravings, take a look at some of the most mesmerizing photos and videos customers at Raclette have shared, and be prepared to add this restaurant to your bucket list on your next NYC visit.
31 Real-Life Moms Tell the Dumbest Things Their Partners Said in the Delivery Room
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Everyone reacts to stress differently. Some get quiet, some crack jokes, and others just can't seem to stop talking. And while there's nothing more nerve-racking for a new dad than being helpless in the delivery room, that's just no excuse for some of the asinine things that come out of their mouths.
We asked real moms, "What's the most ridiculous thing your partner said in the delivery room?" and some (if not most!) of the comments had us wondering how these dads ever made it out of the hospital alive.
- "'There it is! There it is!.... Nope, you sucked it back in!'" - Jen
- "They brought a doctor in to manually massage my uterus, which means that a woman I had never met was quite literally elbow deep in my hoo-ha. He said, 'Normally I'd be jealous of someone getting that deep in my wife, but since you saved her life and all, I'm going to let it go.'" - Jacey
- "With my firstborn, the ex asked the doctor no more than an hour after delivering when I could start working out to get back in shape. Yeah, he was a special kind of stupid." - Amanda-Rae
- "The baby was crowning and the doctor said, 'Look at this Dad.' He looked, then looked at the nurse and said, 'Man I'm so hungry.'" - Melissa
- "My husband: 'That sounded like an octopus falling down a step ladder!'" - Annie
- "My husband's first words as my daughter came out was, 'She looks like my brother Carl!'" - Lindsey
- "There's no way that's coming out of there." - Sarah
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- "As I barely made out the words, 'It burns so bad! Like a ring of fire,' he starts singing Jonny Cash to me!" - Jessica
- "With my fourth baby, I was in heavy duty contractions, nearing birth, and my husband was reading a book and said, 'I'm almost done with the chapter. Can you wait one more minute?'" - Barbara
- "Husband: 'Are you going to seduce my wife?'
Doctor: 'Not in her current condition'
Me: 'Induce honey, induce!' #truestory" - Brenda - "He looks at me and says, 'Honey, you are only at a zero and have ten cm to go. You better toughen up!'" - Crystal
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- "I asked him to talk to me while I was getting a C-section (to distract me from that fact). The first thing he says to me is, 'Okay, they just cut you open.'" - Sarah
- "With all that moaning you're doing, you're making me horny!" - Tara
- "He told me after 14 hours of being in labor that his belly was hurting from holding a fart in! I could have punched him!" - Jodie Marie
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- "'It's missing parts!' We were told the whole time that we were having a boy but then the doctor pulled her out!" - Charlene
- "After 19 hours of my 24 hour labor, he looked at me and said 'I'm bored'" - Noha
- "He looks down into my face, as the baby arrives, and says 'I REALLY don't like her name.' The one that had been picked out for months!" - Cynthia Ann
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- "Mine was asleep while I labored through the night but at one point, as I'm laboring with no pain medicine, he woke up and told me to be quiet. The nurse handled that one for me." - Emily
- "In the midst of a painful contraction he said 'Aren't you glad you didn't use drugs?'" - Emily
- "'Wow, looks like someone threw a grenade in a deli.' We are divorced now. Seriously." - Katie
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- "He had been asleep most of the night, so when the nurse woke him, it took about 45 minutes before our daughter was born. After my daughter came out he said, 'Was that all?'" - Yvette
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- "He said, 'Do you care if I take my mom home real quick?' I looked at him and without saying a word, he just sat his ass down and his mom found her own way." - Jill
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- "If I knew this was going to take so long I would have worn more comfortable shoes.... ." - Vanessa
- "In the OR, getting ready for an emergency C-section, my husband finally gets there and asks me 'Why did you call the ambulance? Do you know how much they charge?' The twins almost lost their father that day." - Natasha
- "My son's father said 'He has my balls!'" - Belinda
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- "Bleeding from the episiotomy, my husband said, 'Boy, I would love to get a car that color!'" - Jayne
- "My wife delivered faster than Jimmy John's!" - Julie
- ""It's a boy! It's a boy!" The nurse said 'Look again dad,' she then lifted the umbilical cord and it was a GIRL!" - Nicole
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- "The doc starts the incision [for the emergency C-section] and he peeks over the side and hubby says, 'OH ....MY...GOD! You wouldn't believe how many layers of fat you have in there!'' - Lynn
- "Can you pop an extra stitch or two in there to make sure she's still tight." - Boleyn
- "Me: 'Omg did I...'
Husband: 'Are you kidding? You don't smell that?" - MichelleImage Source: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's Dating History Is Twice as Exciting as Ours
It can't be easy for one tiny blond billionaire to find a decent guy, let alone two - but somehow, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have managed to amass some pretty high-profile partners (as well as a small fortune) over the years. We can deduce a few things from the former actresses and current fashion industry heavyweights' combined dating history: they often pair up with men whose net worth can match their own, as well as those who are older (read: wiser) than they are and, in some cases, have dated other female celebrities. From trust-fund babies and Hollywood bad boys to artists and CEOs, here are 20 men who have romanced the Olsen twins.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's Dating History Is Twice as Exciting as Ours
It can't be easy for one tiny blond billionaire to find a decent guy, let alone two - but somehow, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have managed to amass some pretty high-profile partners (as well as a small fortune) over the years. We can deduce a few things from the former actresses and current fashion industry heavyweights' combined dating history: they often pair up with men whose net worth can match their own, as well as those who are older (read: wiser) than they are and, in some cases, have dated other female celebrities. From trust-fund babies and Hollywood bad boys to artists and CEOs, here are 20 men who have romanced the Olsen twins.
22 Cozy Slow-Cooker Casseroles That Make Life Easy
Slow-cooker season is in full swing, and these cozy casserole recipes are here to warm your soul. You'll be glad you won't have to bother with the oven when you've got lasagna, enchiladas, and more casseroles cooking low and slow on your countertop. Let these 22 slow-cooker casserole recipes inspire your home-cooking plans while the weather is chilly and you don't feel like making too much of an effort.
Zayn Malik Gets Real About His Mental Health Struggles
"It's a constant battle within yourself," Zayn Malik said.
13 Musicians Who Brought Their Talents to Game of Thrones
When you finally peel your eyes away from the fire-breathing dragons and the hordes of frozen zombies, you might realize that some of the recognizable faces you're seeing on Game of Thrones are usually on a stage somewhere rather than your TV screen. HBO's hit fantasy drama has drawn plenty of talent from the music industry, whether it's in the form of recurring roles (Iwan Rheon as Ramsay Bolton, for instance) or blink-and-you'll-miss-them cameos. Although we don't know what Ed Sheeran's appearance in season seven will be like, keep reading to see a rundown of every other musically talented individual who's popped up on Game of Thrones so far.
Zayn Malik Gets Real About His Mental Health Struggles
"It's a constant battle within yourself," Zayn Malik said.
How Did Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Meet? They Were Dating Other People
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are one of country's most iconic couples, so it's pretty fitting that their love story started at a musical festival. The two first met at the New Faces Show in Nashville sometime in late 1994. Faith had just divorced Daniel Hill and Tim was dating Kristine Donahue. Even though their interaction backstage was brief, they got to know each other a little better when they went on a joint tour in the Spring of 1996, fittingly titled Spontaneous Combustion.
While Tim was newly single after calling off his engagement to Kristine, Faith was engaged to record producer Scott Hendricks. After singing together every night on stage, however, they just couldn't deny the sparks between them. One night after a show, Tim invited her into his dressing room and they shared their first kiss. Shortly after, Faith called off her engagement and the two began dating. By the end of the year, they were married and expecting their first child. Fast-forward 20 years and the country couple is still going strong with three beautiful daughters.
6 Things You Need to Know About Netflix's 13 Reasons Why Adaptation
Jay Asher's heartbreaking novel Thirteen Reasons Why is being developed into a TV series for Netflix, retitled 13 Reasons Why. While details surrounding the project have been pretty scarce over the past year, producer Selena Gomez revealed the release date a few weeks ago, and now we have the official trailer. If you're excited about the adaptation or you're not familiar with the book, check out the crucial details below.
What It's About
Based on the bestselling book, the series follows a teenager named Clay Jensen who receives a series of cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker, a classmate who recently committed suicide. On the tapes, she explains to her peers how they each played a role in her death, detailing the 13 reasons she took her own life.
Who's Starring?
Dylan Minnette (Don't Breathe) and newcomer Katherine Langford will play Clay Jensen and Hannah Baker, respectively. The 13-episode series will also star Kate Walsh, Derek Luke, Brandon Flynn, Alisha Boe, Christian Navarro, Justin Prentice, Amy Hargreaves, Miles Heizer, Devin Druid, and Ross Butler.
The Production Team
This has actually been a passion project of Gomez's for quite some time now, and she's an executive producer. Spotlight's Tom McCarthy directed the first two episodes and Brian Yorkey, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his work on Broadway's Next to Normal, wrote the script for season one.
The Trailer
The Poster
When Is It On?
It will be available to stream on March 31!
Each and Every Star Baring It All on Instagram This Year
If there's one thing stars love more than dressing up, it's stripping down. There's no doubt that last year had its fair share of steamy moments, but this year is already looking a whole lot hotter thanks to a select number of celebrities. Lea Michele kicked off the new year by baring it all, while Chrissy Teigen unabashedly ditched her bikini to pose nude during her Sports Illustrated press day. And who could forget Ashley Graham's supersexy topless photo? Be sure to have a cool drink nearby, because it's going to get hot in here.
How Did Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Meet? They Were Dating Other People
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are one of country's most iconic couples, so it's pretty fitting that their love story started at a musical festival. The two first met at the New Faces Show in Nashville sometime in late 1994. Faith had just divorced Daniel Hill and Tim was dating Kristine Donahue. Even though their interaction backstage was brief, they got to know each other a little better when they went on a joint tour in the Spring of 1996, fittingly titled Spontaneous Combustion.
While Tim was newly single after calling off his engagement to Kristine, Faith was engaged to record producer Scott Hendricks. After singing together every night on stage, however, they just couldn't deny the sparks between them. One night after a show, Tim invited her into his dressing room and they shared their first kiss. Shortly after, Faith called off her engagement and the two began dating. By the end of the year, they were married and expecting their first child. Fast-forward 20 years and the country couple is still going strong with three beautiful daughters.
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