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 9 août 2017
All Food From Chinese Restaurants Contains MSG and More Secrets Revealed by an Employee
If you've always wanted to know what really goes on inside a Chinese restaurant, you're in luck. A restaurant employee recently did a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) entitled Your Typical Chinese Restaurant Employee, and he answered a lot of users' questions that touched on everything except the exact recipes (some things have to remain a secret!). He wrote, "I am Chinese. Parents are Chinese. Parents own a typical take out Chinese food restaurant. I have worked there almost all my life and I know almost all the ins and outs." Curious about his insider secrets? Read on for some of the standout questions and answers, and then catch up on the whole AMA here.
1. The secret to authentic Chinese food is the sauce.
Someone mentioned that they try to make Chinese food at home but it's never nearly as good - not even "as good as the worst Chinese takeout." Turns out, the major difference is the sauce.
2. Using a wok makes a difference.
Another reason your homemade stir fries and lo mein might not taste authentic is that using a wok is far superior to a regular skillet. "The ability to flash cook in a wok makes a big difference believe it or not."
3. North American Chinese food is cheaper.
4. The secret to the chicken in dishes like General Tso's is the breading.
5. Yes, many restaurants really do use the same images for the menu.
6. Don't believe a restaurant if it says it doesn't have MSG . . . it's already in soy sauce and many other sauces.
7. The best thing to order is anything Mongolian style. At least, that's this guy's personal favorite.
8. The one thing you should NEVER order is . . . fries.
Dad of Girl Attacked by Sea Lion Speaks Out About the Incident - and the Infection It Caused
Update:
After a sea lion dragged a girl into the water in a viral incident that left many wondering how her parents could let such an accident happen, the child's father is breaking his silence.
The girl's dad spoke with CBC News and confirmed that the child has "seal finger" from the ordeal. A bite on the child's lower body caused the bacterial infection that can lead to amputations and be resistant to some antibiotics. "Only thing I care is God, she is safe," Mr. Lau told CBC. " I could have gone organizing a funeral by now rather than doing interview."
Vancouver Aquarium spokesperson Deana Lancaster told NBC News that they have been in touch with the family about the best medical options and assured that she is going to get "the right treatment" for this dangerous condition.
Lau explained that it was the child's grandfather who jumped in for the girl and expressed his gratitude for his quick thinking. "If he had one- or two-second doubt about that, my girl could have been gone by then," Lau said. "That reaction, makes him a hero."
He also clarified that it wasn't his family who was trying to feed the animals but admits that his daughter should never have been that close to begin with. "They weren't trying to take pictures or anything . . . My daughter went to the front to try to see the sea lions, to get a closer look," he said. "That's a lesson she took and she has taken that lesson in a hard way."
Original:
After a shocking video of a sea lion grabbing a little girl sitting on a dock and dragging her into the water, port officials are slamming the parents for the traumatic situation.
The incident occurred at a popular tourist spot, Steveston Fisherman's Wharf in Richmond, British Columbia, where signs are posted warning visitors not to feed the sea lions that frequent the area. "You wouldn't go up to a grizzly bear in the bush and hand him a ham sandwich, so you shouldn't be handing a thousand-pound wild mammal in the water slices of bread," Robert Kiesman, chair of the Steveston Harbour Authority, said according to CBC. "And you certainly shouldn't be letting your little girl sit on the edge of the dock with her dress hanging down after the sea lion has already snapped at her once. Just totally reckless behavior."
The video is going viral, and additional signs at Steveston docks have been added. According to the postings, the maximum penalty for "disturbing" a marine mammal is $100,000 and sea lion bites "can cause very serious infections that may lead to amputation of a limb or even death."
"You can only spend so much time protecting people from their reckless behavior," Robert said. "We've now seen an example of why it's illegal to do this and why it's dangerous and frankly stupid to do this."
Michael Fujiwara captured the dramatic ordeal and explained that a family dropped bread crumbs into the water after a male sea lion approached the dock. The child got close to the edge and the sea lion popped out of the water, close to her face. She then sat on the edge of the dock with her back to the water when the animal lunged at her again, this time pulling her in. In the upsetting footage, someone in the background can be heard murmuring, "I don't like this . . ." moments before the animal grabbed her.
"After being pulled back onto the dock, the family quickly walked away from the area without saying much," Michael told CNN. "They were probably very shaken up and just wanted to get away from the sea lion as fast as possible."
Steveston Harbour Authority general manager Bob Baziuk told CNN that the girl and the unknown male who jumped in after her weren't injured, but people need to learn from this ordeal. "It's not SeaWorld; it's a place where you buy fish," Bob said. "If you feed the animals like this, you're asking for trouble."
Katy Perry and Robert Pattinson's Friendship Is So Intriguing
Katy Perry has been at the center of a major celebrity feud in recent years thanks to that whole Taylor Swift thing. While we love a bit of tea just as much as the next person, who also love focusing on her strong friendships, or, more specifically, her bond with Robert Pattinson. The two started hanging out back when Rob was dating Kristen Stewart, and they became even closer after Katy was there for the actor during their messy breakup. In the years since, the two have frequently met up for fun hangouts, many of which include Rob's current fiancée, FKA Twigs. Katy and Rob both seem to have goofy personalities, so we can only imagine the funny sh*t they talk when they're together. Send us an invite next time, OK? Thanks.
Brighten Clothes With This Awesome Dry Laundry Booster
Brighten dingy laundry with this homemade eco-friendly dry laundry booster. Instead of paying for commercial brands, you can easily make your own with basic ingredients found at any grocery store. And once you pick up the basic ingredients, each batch costs pennies to make. Keep your all-natural booster contained in a small jar so it is handy - and seriously potent - when you're doing laundry.
What You'll Need:
- 2 cups washing soda
- 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Small container
Directions:
- Think of laundry booster as your detergent's best friend. Using washing soda really amps up this laundry helper, while hydrogen peroxide works together with your detergent to help clean your garments.
- Measure and add the washing soda to a mixing bowl, and then add the hydrogen peroxide. Gently stir with a fork.
- Use the fork to break up any lumps, creating a sand-like texture. When the mixture interacts with water, it creates bubbles of oxygen, which help lift tough stains and gently whiten whites.
- Pour the booster into a small container with a lid, and you're all set for tackling the laundry.
- For tough stains and dingy whites, soak clothes in warm water mixed with 1/4 cup of the laundry booster for 20 minutes or overnight before washing. And you can keep things all natural and make your own homemade eco-friendly liquid laundry detergent. In a rush? Simply add 1/4 cup of booster directly to your next load of laundry to give your detergent a bit of a kick.
For more cleaning supplies that won't break the bank, check out our top DIY picks.
Queen Letizia's Palaces Might Be Even More Glamorous Than Her Fashion
Queen Letizia of Spain is known for her philanthropic work in the fields of education, innovation, and nutrition, as well as for her fresh contemporary style, but her home life with husband King Felipe and their daughters Princess Leonor, 12 and Princess Sofía, 10 is pretty much kept under wraps. So where do Letizia and her family live, and what does their home look like? Which personal touches have been added, and which priceless antiques remain? We have all the info you need to know on Queen Letizia's royal palaces . . .
The Doctor-Approved Secret to Clearing Your Hormonal Acne That Actually Works
Image Source: Adriano Russo
When I tell you how I finally cleared up my hormonal acne, it is going to sound so painstakingly obvious that it might even seem . . . annoying. To make a long story short: I met with a doctor who helped me balance my hormones and improve my gut health, and my skin has never looked better.
At the start of Spring, I booked an appointment with Dr. Keith Berkowitz, an MD (internist) located in NYC who worked with Dr. Robert C. Atkins (as in the Atkins diet) for six years and now specializes in how eating affects health. He gave me a glucose test, took my blood, analyzed the lab results, and diagnosed me with reactive hypoglycemia. The latter means I process sugar unusually quickly, so I can't eat much of it (even fruit!). I learned I had high testosterone levels and was iodine deficient.
According to the American Thyroid Association, iodine is an element (not made by the body) needed for the production of the thyroid hormone. You get iodine from your diet and various foods, and if you do not have enough of it, you can't make the thyroid hormone, which regulates your metabolism as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.
I have not changed my skin care routine or received any new spa treatments.
"Women today are struggling with increased hormonal imbalance causing estrogen dominance, low levels of progesterone, and high levels of testosterone and DHEA [an endogenous steroid hormone]," Dr. Berkowitz told me via email. "This is complicated by the overall decrease in hormone levels as we age. It leads to women having dull, dry skin; a rush of wrinkles; increased pigmentation; and increased acne."
So I began on a journey to balance out what was going on internally by changing my diet and taking supplements. When it came to eating, I had previously spent a year living off of morning smoothies and eliminating gluten and dairy. Though it was technically "healthy," I was eating way too much fruit and spiking my blood sugar.
Dr. Berkowitz tweaked my diet so that I was eating more balanced, portion-controlled meals and snacks that include carbohydrates (including vegetables and fruits) with high-fiber foods and lean protein or healthy fats (like avocado). "It is important that you eat three meals and one snack every day," he explained of his general diet philosophy. "Eating balanced meals will minimize fluctuations in blood sugar and increases in insulin levels."
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jae Payne
He immediately added bread back into my regime, but only low-carb (Alvarado Street Bakery Sprouted Flax Seed Bread), and I can have just one piece at a time to ensure I am not carb-loading. I was permitted low-lactose dairy, such as goat cheese, since it is a great source of protein. In addition, I eat a lot of organic chicken and salmon, eggs, salads dressed with olive oil and lemon (rather than sugary dressing), and low-carb Wasa crackers topped with hummus and avocado. My smoothies were tweaked: instead of blending in four fruits, I can have one (usually low-sugar, antioxidant-rich berries). Any time I do eat fruit, I can have half the amount (such as half a pear) and mix it with protein, such as a spoon of almond butter. Eating this way has stabilized my blood sugar (I no longer get 3 p.m. sugar cravings), and I feel less restless overall.
I expected to debloat (I did!) and lose a few pounds (check!), but what I did not see coming was how these tweaks would significantly affect my skin. Pre-Dr. Berkowitz, I had combination skin, meaning I would occasionally get pimples in places I am greasier (usually my cheeks and chin). And every month a few days before my period, I got a few "lurkers" (below-the-skin pimples) around my chin. These are typically caused by hormones and can't be cured by creams - they have to go away on their own.
After a Summer spent traveling as far as Greece and Prague, wearing tons of gooey sunscreen, and straight-up sweating, I expected to see my usual cluster of whiteheads on my cheeks. I have also waited each month for the arrival of those chin lurkers. But for the past three months, my skin has been completely and totally clear. I have no dryness and no oiliness. The lines on my forehead are naturally smoothing out and the redness around my nose fading. I have not changed my skin care routine or received any new spa treatments.
What had changed was my gut health. "Tiny bacteria in the gut are one of the major control systems in the body," Dr. Berkowitz explained. "These bacteria have a direct role in helping maintain the health of the skin. They help your absorb nutrients needed to protect and repair itself. They protect the integrity of the gut lining. The gut lining helps protect against inflammation (which ages skin), and it protects the skin environmental toxin damage."
He also told me that gut in the bacteria can cause acne, because that area produces something called substance P. This affects sebum production (the cause of oily skin).
My gut bacteria wasn't all that had been regulated after three months of sticking to Dr. Berkowitz's plan: my hormones tested more balanced, my iodine levels were better, and my glucose more stable.
"The gut lining helps protect against inflammation (which ages skin), and it protects the skin environmental toxin damage."
"Your eating plan led to your hormones being better balanced - lowering DHEA and testosterone - and having better balance with progesterone and estrogen," Dr. Berkowitz told me when I asked how this could have affected my skin. "The lifestyle also leads to lower levels of cortisol [a hormone that regulates stress, metabolism, and inflammation] and insulin [the hormone that regulates metabolism and gives your cells energy]." He noted that when these hormones are high, it can cause drier skin and premature aging. This is because there is a connection between stress and the deterioration of cells, and skin is made up of cells.
A hormone imbalance can also cause discoloration of the skin. "Estrogen and progesterone can trigger the melasma, which are brown or light gray patches of pigmentation that most commonly appear on the face," he said. "It usually appears between the ages of 20-50 and is most common in pregnant women or those on an oral contraceptive pill."
In addition, he shared that low estrogen can lead to decreased collagen production and more wrinkling of the skin. Low levels of progesterone are associated with decreased skin elasticity. And a deficiency in DHEA is problematic, because it helps control oil production. DHEA also increases collagen production, which you want for youthful-looking skin.
When it comes to testosterone, having too much can lead to acne through an increased sebum production. So that explains why decreasing my testosterone levels eliminated my breakouts.
Though my situation was very specific, others can benefit from getting their blood tested and tweaking in specific ways that make sense for them (as instructed by a professional MD). While we are in no way telling you to run out and try a bunch of supplements to balance all of this out (please talk to your doctor first!), regulating your hormones and improving your gut health can directly give you clearer skin with better tone and texture. It happened to me!
If you get the OK from your doctor, here is a list of supplements (from Dr. Berkowitz) and what they do:
- Alpha lipoic acid: helps stop the stiffening of collagen fibers.
- Antioxidants: stop free radical production. For example, vitamins A, C, and E help to better hydrate the skin.
- Hydrolyzed collagen: reduces wrinkles.
- Hyaluronic acid: hydrates skin. (Yes, you can take the popular skin care ingredient as a supplement, as well!)
- Astaxanthin: fights free radicals and prevents damage from the sun and other environmental toxins.
Here are specific supplements for acne:
- Zinc: helps accelerate the development of new clear skin cells and reduce the inflammatory response to bacteria.
- Probiotic: promotes healthy or good bacteria and thus decreases the inflammatory response that damages skin.
- Coconut oil: helps replace the protective acid layer that keeps skin healthy and reduces inflammation.
He also shared an anti-inflammatory eating plan:
- Avoid refined carbohydrates, which increase insulin and inflammation.
- Avoid gluten, cow's milk dairy, processed foods, and excessive amounts of omega-6, which are all pro-inflammatory.
- Increase use of spices: turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, and parsley all have anti-inflammatory effects to help keep the skin healthy and slow down the aging process.
Hillary Clinton's Wedding Guest Dress Is So Summery, You Could Throw It Over a Swimsuit
Following her run for presidency, Hillary Clinton's style has become decidedly more relaxed. But we wouldn't have called it boho - not until she showed up to Sophie Lasry and Alexander Swieca's wedding party at Cipriani Wall Street in New York wearing a caftan. Of course, this wasn't just any caftan. Hillary's look came embellished with beads at the neckline and stitched with intricate embroidery, all to match her glittering clutch and diamond jewels.
But the chiffon number had a quirky touch: a subtle polka-dot print that spoke to the happy season and warm weather. If we were going on a getaway, we might even pack the look to throw over a swimsuit and style with sandals. Read on to see how Hillary made the piece wedding appropriate, then shop a handful of similar silhouettes to round out your closet this Summer.
50+ Books Every Latina Should Read in Her Lifetime
For as long as I've known how to read, books have always been a safe place for me. I'm able to get lost in them, see myself through characters in the pages, or explore a world I'd never thought possible. The great part about books in Spanish or written by Latino authors is how they understand nuances of my life that may sometimes be lost in other mainstream American books. Here are 57 books that will do just that: connect you to your roots, help you understand your past, and make an impact in your life forever.
Trader Joe's Foods Moms Should Eat Instead of the Kids' Leftover Chicken Nuggets
If you live near a Trader Joe's and have children to feed, you probably spend a lot of time wandering the aisles (or racing through them if you're shopping with a kid who's found themselves a pint-size, ankle-nipping cart). But Trader Joe's plentiful, kid-friendly options aren't the only things you should be picking up on your next TJ's trip. The grocery chain didn't get its cult status by only selling frozen breaded chicken, after all - though you should buy that, too (I prefer the bagged tenderloin breasts).
Besides its constant, innovative new arrivals, Trader Joe's is also stocked full of healthy, easy options for moms on the go who are trying to keep their diets from becoming 50 percent coffee and wine, 50 percent leftover french fries and nuggets.
From quick breakfast options to grab-and-go lunches you'll want to eat over and over again, here are 12 mom-friendly foods you have to pick up during your next Trader Joe's run.
Nova Scotia doctor disciplined in 'death by 1,000 laxatives' case
A doctor in Windsor, N.S., treated Isabel Palmeter's intense abdominal pain as constipation until physicians in Halifax discovered a cancerous tumour.
These Body-Positive T-Shirts Are Taking Over Instagram - and We Want Every Single 1
When it comes to graphic t-shirts these days, we're admittedly pretty darn picky. We won't settle for just any corny mantra splashed across the front (looking at you, every "Live, Laugh, Love" shirt out there), and we've finally found a badass collection of tops that sends a message we can totally get behind.
Feminine Funk is the online retailer behind those body-positive shirts, tank tops, and dresses that are currently spreading like wildfire all over social media. Founded by Nicole Grier in 2011, the company's apparel features unapologetic phrases about self-love and body acceptance, such as "My thighs touch because I'm a mermaid" and "Big brows, big thighs, big hair, and big dreams." Can we get a "hell yeah"?
Feminine Funk was born from a desire to inject some much-needed positivity into a world where women are constantly being told how to alter their bodies. "If you search online for 'stretch marks' or 'cellulite,' the only thing that comes up are ways to get rid of it," Nicole told Yahoo Style. "Are you serious? I'm a badass woman and I take pride in my body."
Nicole wants the apparel's bold slogans to be a "daily mantra for women," and they most certainly are! Read on to see a handful of gorgeous bloggers and influencers proudly sporting these cool-as-can-be tees, tanks, and dresses, then shop some of our favorite Feminine Funk picks for yourself.
Making a Murderer: 7 Theories About What Really Happened to Teresa Halbach
If you haven't yet pressed "play" on the Netflix docu-series Making a Murderer, then you are likely unaware of the controversy surrounding the 2005 murder of Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach. However, if you're one of the many subscribers - including celebrities like Alec Baldwin, Lauren Paul, Mia Farrow, and Ricky Gervais - who binge-watched the entire series and found the results of the subsequent investigation disturbing, then you've come to the right place.
While public opinion on the case widely varies, one constant theme amongst viewers' reactions to the show is this: that the evidence used to convict former DNA-exoneree Steven Avery and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, of Halbach's murder simply doesn't add up. Seemingly planted clues, coerced confessions, and shady practices abound throughout the Halbach case, and the frustrating (and at times blatantly unjust) criminal proceedings left many Making a Murderer viewers with a sick feeling in their stomachs. While Avery and Dassey are now serving individual life sentences for their alleged crimes, tens of thousands of citizens feel that the convictions were undeserved and founded upon bias.
But all of this begs the question: if Avery and Dassey are not responsible for the death of Teresa Halbach . . . who did it? Fueled by the passion that only a stimulating Netflix binge and overwhelming mistrust of the criminal justice system can spark, viewers have bombardered the Internet with their own theories about Halbach's killer(s). Here are the ones that we think are worth considering - but beware, you'll only be left with more questions. If you're looking for more things to watch after this, we have those, too, and if you just want another season, we have good news.
16 Books Every Career Gal Should Read
We all need some guidance from time to time - especially when it comes to navigating work matters. Who hasn't gotten a little lost along their career path and wondered how to make the next move? Whether you're itching to negotiate a raise, longing to quit your day job, or straight-up battling misogyny in the office, there's a book of advice from people who have been there, earned that, and lived to write their tales. Keep scrolling to level up in your career.
How to Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen - No Chemicals Required
When it comes to pests and critters, the last thing any of us wants is to find unwanted guests taking up residence in the kitchen. While there are certainly more harmful pests, there's something particularly icky about ants - especially when they're in close proximity to where you store, prepare, and eat your food. They can get into your food containers and pantry, and one ant soon turns into a whole colony. If you find yourself waging war against these tiny but mighty creatures, try some of these creative yet simple (and effective!) ways to keep them away.
Draw a Chalk Line
If you have a door in your kitchen that leads directly to the outside of your home, this could be where the ants are coming from. To stop them dead (but not literally) in their tracks, draw a chalk line on the ground on the exterior side of the door. Ants dislike calcium carbonate, so it's an excellent repellent and they won't go over the line and into your kitchen.
Sprinkle Flour or Cinnamon
Similarly to chalk, ants are repelled by flour and cinnamon, and these are great options if you don't want to use any chemicals in and around your kitchen. While this can be a little on the messy side, sprinkling some flour or cinnamon in and around your pantry, or even along your windowsills, can help deter ants from eating the rest of your pantry goods.
Use Citrus
Repel ants and make your home smell like a tropical paradise! By harnessing the power of citrus fruits like lemons, you can keep ants at bay. Lemon juice is particularly useful around windows and doors, and a quick squeeze on the thresholds and window sills can prevent them from coming inside. You can also put a couple of lemon peels outside your kitchen door to prevent them from coming in.
Herbs as a Defense
Ants love sugar, and from the biggest container to the smallest spill, they can smell it from miles away. This means your pantry and kitchen cupboards can become a hotbed for a new ant colony, even if you leave the smallest trace of a sugary substance. Herbs like sage and bay leaves can help deter ants from getting into your sugary treats, and you can put the herbs directly in your sugar container or next to your honey to keep ants away.
Diatomaceous Earth
If you're looking for a natural insecticide that doesn't contain chemicals, look no further than diatomaceous earth (DE). DE kills insects like ants, bed bugs, and cockroaches by entering their outer skeletons and dehydrating their bodies - it's not pleasant, but it works! To avoid inhaling any yourself, just use a small amount and sprinkle it anywhere you suspect ants may be getting into your kitchen. It can be toxic, so follow the directions on the label.
Stamp Out Their Trail
When ants enter your home, they leave a scented trail behind them for other ants to follow. That's why you usually see ants in groups, and rarely a lone wolf. If you've noticed an ant coming into your kitchen, clean the area with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water. This won't kill the ants that are already in your house, but it will get rid of their smell so more ants can't follow.
Seal the Cracks
If you have ants in your kitchen, it's pretty likely that they're not just coming through open doors or windows, but through cracks and holes around them. Caulk does wonders for keeping critters out of your home, so try to find and fill as many holes in these areas as you can. You can do this easily by yourself, and keep the caulk at hand for any future cracks or holes that appear.
Kick Up Your Cleaning Routine
If you have a pretty consistent ant problem, it's possible that you're just not cleaning your kitchen as often or as carefully as you should. Make sure you're keeping your counters and floors free of crumbs, and wipe up sticky messes as soon as they happen. Keep cupboards, drawers, and even your fridge as clean as possible. If there's a sticky or sweet mess anywhere in your kitchen, ants are bound to find it.
Could This DIY Herbal Oil Thicken Your Mane and Stop Hair Loss After 1 Use?
This homemade herbal oil sounds too good to be true: it claims to stop hair loss and thicken strands after just one use. We found the recipe on Glowpink, and while there was not much info aside from how to create it and that it guarantees these results after a single treatment, we had to investigate!
First, let's take a look at the recipe:
Ingredients for one application:
1 fresh hibiscus flower
2-3 hibiscus leaves
3 tablespoon coconut oil
2 tablespoon mustard oil
2 tablespoon almond oil
A few curry leaves
1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
1 medium-size onion
A few tulsi leaves
Process:
Chop the onion.
Take all petals of flower and crush it.
Add leaves and crush them.
Add curry leaves and crush them.
Mix all oils in given quantity in a pan.
Start flame, and add the onion.
Add crushed paste.
When oil starts to boil, add tulsi leaves and fenugreek seeds.
When seeds starts to pop up, turn off the flame.
Let it cool.
Apply this oil to your hair, and wait for at least 30 minutes before washing it off.
To get to the bottom of whether this works or not, we consulted Dr. Rachel Nazarian of Schweiger Dermatology Group via email. She confirmed this treatment does not fix hair loss, and here is why:
"There are many different etiologies for hair loss, and there s absolutely no one-stop cure. This recipe claiming to thicken hair and stop hair loss in one application is absolutely ridiculous. Even the greatest clinically proven treatments take several weeks to slow hair loss or thicken hair. The claim of 'thickening hair' can only be applied to new hair growth, as an old hair follicle can not be truly 'thickened.' The examples of hair-thickening agents that are available now are done with particles that adhere to the hair follicle, giving it the appearance of being thicker. Hair thickening takes a long time and requires you to evaluate the new hair growth.
"Additionally, hair loss happens after the hair follicle has remained in a stagnant point of the cycle for a period of time. Strands in this point of the hair growth cycle will eventually shed. There is no way to avoid this, especially with a one-time application of topical agents. Before you waste your time, and potentially exacerbate the reasons behind your hair loss, get a professional evaluation from your dermatologist. Anything guaranteeing they can stop hair shedding or reverse hair thinning in 30 minutes is bogus!"
The verdict: sure, you can try this at home to hydrate and condition your mane, but don't expect a drastic change aside from shinier strands.
Making a Murderer: 7 Theories About What Really Happened to Teresa Halbach
If you haven't yet pressed "play" on the Netflix docu-series Making a Murderer, then you are likely unaware of the controversy surrounding the 2005 murder of Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach. However, if you're one of the many subscribers - including celebrities like Alec Baldwin, Lauren Paul, Mia Farrow, and Ricky Gervais - who binge-watched the entire series and found the results of the subsequent investigation disturbing, then you've come to the right place.
While public opinion on the case widely varies, one constant theme amongst viewers' reactions to the show is this: that the evidence used to convict former DNA-exoneree Steven Avery and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, of Halbach's murder simply doesn't add up. Seemingly planted clues, coerced confessions, and shady practices abound throughout the Halbach case, and the frustrating (and at times blatantly unjust) criminal proceedings left many Making a Murderer viewers with a sick feeling in their stomachs. While Avery and Dassey are now serving individual life sentences for their alleged crimes, tens of thousands of citizens feel that the convictions were undeserved and founded upon bias.
But all of this begs the question: if Avery and Dassey are not responsible for the death of Teresa Halbach . . . who did it? Fueled by the passion that only a stimulating Netflix binge and overwhelming mistrust of the criminal justice system can spark, viewers have bombardered the Internet with their own theories about Halbach's killer(s). Here are the ones that we think are worth considering - but beware, you'll only be left with more questions. If you're looking for more things to watch after this, we have those, too, and if you just want another season, we have good news.
10 Kitchen Organization Tips to Steal From Chip and Joanna Gaines
Not everyone is lucky enough to get a Fixer Upper home makeover from Chip and Joanna Gaines, but what everyone can do is steal a few tips from the experts themselves. If anyone knows how to create an organized kitchen, it's Joanna Gaines, and she often shares behind-the-scenes snaps of her home life and HGTV projects with her millions of fans on Instagram. With the following ideas in mind, you can create a clean and inspiring kitchen space that's both Gaines family- and Marie Kondo-approved.
23 Fun Nail-Art Designs That Show Your Latinx Pride
Nail art is not going away and for good reason - it lets you express oh so much, from your love of cheese to cuddly animals to your heritage.
We know you don't need an excuse to treat yourself to a manicure, but you'll definitely be booking an appointment at your favorite salon ASAP to re-create one or more of the unique ideas ahead. Whether you want to wear your flag on your nails or just get something supercute and fun, like llamas or tacos, we've got something for you in this roundup. Go ahead and have a look!
Amal Clooney's Striped Jumpsuit Will Wow You - but Her Earrings Will Win You Over
After giving birth to her new twins, Amal Clooney joined her husband, George, on a few date nights in Lake Como, Italy. She showed off the dress section of her vacation wardrobe - including a yellow swingy tunic and a floral embroidered maxi dress - but now she's moved onto pants.
This particular striped jumpsuit was a throw-on-and-go elegant look for dinner, but zoom in on Amal's accessories and her fashion-girl flair becomes instantly recognizable. Amal's long tasseled earrings extended far past her shoulders and met her metallic woven Sarah's Bag clutch in perfect harmony.
Really, the statement earrings are what brought the entire outfit together, stamping Amal's outfit with her signature bohemian twist. Read on to zoom in on the details, then shop Amal's winning combination.
Rachel Lindsay Claps Back at Bachelorette Fans Who Think She's "Settling" For Bryan
Fans of The Bachelorette were mad as hell after Rachel Lindsay chose Bryan as her new man during the show's finale on Monday night. Dedicated viewers thought it seemed pretty clear that she had fallen in love with the other final contestant, Peter, but was turned off by his not wanting to propose after only two months of knowing each other. Bryan, however, got down on one knee and presented the 32-year-old attorney with a $100K Neil Lane diamond ring.
The couple promptly began their engagement press tour in NYC on Tuesday, which included a stop at Live With Kelly and Ryan. Rachel and Bryan put their love on display, holding hands throughout their interview with Ryan Seacrest and guest host Rita Ora. At one point, Ryan read the couple a comment from one such mad-as-hell Bachelorette fan who accused Rachel of only choosing Bryan over Peter because "he was willing to give her a ring." Rachel clapped back, explaining that she has "never been one to settle" and defended her love for Bryan on the show. Watch the interview above, then see where these other Bachelor couples are now.
This Greek Bride's Gorgeous Sheer Dress Just Might Outshine the Picturesque Background
We were casually scrolling through Instagram when we spotted Patricia Machado and João Bordon's wedding. The gorgeous wedding, which took place in Mykonos, had fashionable guests such as Helena Bordon in attendance. But even with the fashion-savvy crowd and the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea serving as a the perfect backdrop, we couldn't tear our eyes away from the bride's gorgeous dress.
For the wedding, Patricia wore a stunning white gown covered with delicate lace embroidery and 3-D floral appliqué at the bottom. The dress featured a low neckline covered by a sheer panel and a tulle train. Keep reading to have a look at the bride's stunning dress, along with the very fashion-forward guest list.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Share Such Sweet and Hilarious Family Photos
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have quite the picture-perfect family! The famous couple first met on the set of All My Children back in 1995, and the following year, they eloped in Las Vegas. In recent years, Kelly and Mark have taken to social media to share sweet snaps of each other and of their three kids: Michael, 18; Lola, 14; and Joaquin, 13. And in October 2015, the whole family made an appearance together as Mark and the kids showed their support for Kelly, who received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Keep reading for a fun glimpse into their family life.
The Most Flattering Swimsuits For Every Body Type
We've resolved to put an end to the fear and frustration that come with swimsuit shopping. From curvier frames to athletic body types, we're helping to make sense of the endless swimwear options and narrowing them down to the picks that were made to fit and flatter your frame. Want to know what you should be looking for? Read on to get the experts' dos and don'ts, find your perfect suit, and never hate swimsuit shopping again!
Be sure to check out our bikini-body workout plan, too!
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24 Transitional Pieces to Buy Now and Wear All Through Fall
Shopping at the dead end of Summer can be tricky. Is it worth it to splurge on that sleeveless top, or is it much too close to Fall? Luckily, we've done the dirty work for you and considered all of the season's most prominent trends. The transitional pieces here are lightweight enough to wear now, but they'll also last you through the end of November, providing your looks with a hefty dose of style. Scroll through to find your finalized shopping list - don't worry, we checked it twice - and start collecting these items as soon as you can. Trust us, you won't feel bad about a little splurge once you slip into these staples.
19 Safe Sunscreens For Kids (Including Some You Can Find at Your Drugstore)
Slather on the lotion! If you thought the breast vs. bottle debate was polarizing, wait until you talk to fellow playground moms about sunscreen. Though lotions and sticks protect little ones' skin from cancer-causing UVA and UVB rays, doctors advise new mamas to use physical barriers - SPF clothing, umbrellas, and shades - rather than lotions on babies younger than 6 months old.
Once tots reach the 6-month mark, though, we need to keep them protected from the sun without harming them in other ways. The Environmental Working Group's recommendations for the best sunscreens for tots - products that do not contain potential hormone disruptors - is considered the definitive list of safe options. According to EWG Senior Scientist David Andrews, it's inactive ingredients like retinyl palmitate (vitamin A) and oxybenzone that parents need to look out for. "By and large, the ones that do well in our database are the ones that are mineral-based products with a higher percent of zinc oxide, as well as some of the products with titanium dioxide," he said.
While parents have been getting the message about switching from chemical sunscreens to mineral versions, one of the group's biggest concerns is how parents are using them. "[Consumers] are looking to buy higher and higher SPF values," Andrews said. "When people use higher SPF values, we're concerned that it leads to a change in behavior and an increased time in the sun and that you apply less of it. Those products may not be as effective in blocking both UVA and UVB radiation. So we steer consumers toward SPF 30 to SPF 50 products and lower and we really think those are the sweet spot of the products that are available in the marketplace."
He went on to explain, "The active ingredients in SPF 30 and SPF 100 products may be quite similar. So we're going to be doing more over the course of the next year, investigating the inactive ingredients like the antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that may be reducing redness in the skin, but may not be reducing how much hits your skin. The way the SPF test is done is in changes in skin redness."
So what's a parent to do when trying to choose a safe sunscreen? First, check the EWG's site and app for a list of the safest and least safe options for your family. If you don't have that at your fingertips, Andrews recommends:
- Steering away from SPF products over 50. SPF 30-50 products depending on the situation are OK.
- Seek out products that use three percent avobenzone if they are chemical sunscreens or the ones that use zinc oxide as the active ingredient in natural versions. "[They] do the best job of filtering out UVA radiation across the spectrum of UVA radiation. Seek out products that use a higher percentage of zinc oxide - typically you'll find 15 to 20 percent, or three percent avobenzone."
- Look at inactive ingredients on the label. If possible, avoid products that use retinyl palmitate (vitamin A) and avoid products using oxybenzone.
- Avoid spray products - they're convenient but not the best choice. Why skip the convenience of spray lotions? "You don't get a uniform coating on the skin," Andrews says. Plus, "Given the concern about the ingredients in these products, we really don't want to coat the inside of our lungs with sunscreen."
Read through to see 19 of the EWG's top picks (many of which can be found at your local drugstore - not just at specialty stores).
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Obliterated the Bootstrap Myth
If you've been paying attention to politics lately, you've definitely heard the phrase "pull oneself up by one's bootstraps." The term is most often used to refer to the belief that any citizen in the United States, regardless of social or economic status, can get ahead in life on their own merit, without seeking help from others or the federal government. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who also happens to be the first Latina justice to serve on the highest court in the land, recently shared her own thoughts about the contentious talking point for many fiscal conservatives during a chat with the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program.
"There's a continuing tension in America between the image of the person who pulls themselves up by the bootstraps and the person who believes that you need a lift to get up sometimes," Sotomayor said while speaking with Abigail Golden-Vazquez, the executive director of the program. "Those people who believe that everyone must pull themselves up - they don't believe that people are entitled to help."
Sotomayor expressed her belief that sometimes we all need a lift up the ladder, "no matter how tall the heel on your boot is," especially when the barriers many minorities face are just too high to get over. "Unless you do something to knock it down or help that person up, they will never have a chance," she said.
Sotomayor also opened up about being a "product of affirmative action," sharing, "I am Puerto Rican, born and raised in the South Bronx. My test scores were not comparable to my colleagues at Princeton and Yale [but] not so far off so that I wasn't able to succeed at those institutions."
"So for me, that's a constant conversation. It's not an issue about whether someone is willing to lift themselves up. There are so many barriers that we have to bring down before we can change the outcomes."
Watch her full takedown of the bootstrap myth starting at the 45-minute mark below.
What This Waiter Asked 4 Latina Women at a Restaurant Will Infuriate You
Diana Carrillo, a 24-year-old business analyst from Orange County, CA, thought she was just going out for a meal with her three girlfriends at Saint Marc's Pub-Cafe. But instead she found herself being asked for proof of residency by a waiter before he would serve her. "For a few seconds I thought maybe he was being a smart ass or joking," she wrote in a Facebook post. "But the fact that he said 'I need to make sure you're from here before I serve you' was completely unacceptable."
A few friends and I went to Saint Marc's in Huntington Beach today. My sister and my friend were seated first and the...
Posted by Diana Carrillo on Saturday, March 11, 2017
After the women handed over their IDs to the waiter, they decided to report him to the manager, who reportedly offered to seat them in a separate section. The four women decided to leave the establishment altogether.
Kent Bearden, senior director of operations at Saint Marc's, told The Washington Post that the company had fired the waiter following his misconduct. "My concern is he violated a company policy," Bearden said. "We're very specific about how we treat out guests. That individual did not treat a table of guests to the expectations that we set forth in that company policy, and that caused him to be terminated."
After Carrillo's Facebook post went viral with over 1,000 shares and over 400 comments, the restaurant pledged to donate 10 percent of its weekend earnings to a nonprofit organization of the ladies' choice. Saint Marc's also offered to host the women with a VIP experience at the restaurant. The women ultimately declined on the meal but asked that the money be donated to Orange County Immigrant Youth United.
If You Wanna Build a Bigger Booty, Here's the Secret You Need to Know
It seems like everyone these days is itching to know what it really takes to build a booty. We see many different before-and-after photos on Instagram featuring impressive booty gains, leaving us wondering what has to change in our fitness routines in order to make that happen for ourselves.
As someone who has built her booty from the ground up, Diksha Gautham, NPC bikini bodybuilding competitor and NASM Certified Personal Trainer in progress, knows firsthand what kind of work it takes. "Muscle growth occurs when you put your muscles under stress and tension," Diksha told POPSUGAR. "So if you want your booty to grow, you gotta stress it out with the resistance training!"
These are the five glute exercises that almost always show up in Diksha's training program:
"The combination of all these movements hits all three main 'zones' of your glutes," Diksha explained. "These are all also compound movements, meaning they work a lot of muscles at once, so you burn a lot of calories."
The most important thing to keep in mind, though, is that you can't achieve visible booty gains without increasing the weights you're working with. "As your body adapts, make sure to continue pushing your booty by adding weight, increasing volume, or increasing the frequency which you train it," Diksha told POPSUGAR. In other words, the secret to growing your butt is constantly surprising your glutes with new challenges.
If any of this feels intimidating, Diksha recommends you do a couple sessions with a personal trainer, just to learn the form of compound lifts, like squats and deadlifts. After getting a solid baseline, you can continue to work on all these exercises on your own. "Don't feel intimidated," Diksha said. "Everyone was a beginner once."
I'm Hopelessly Addicted to Magnetic False Lashes (and Never Turning Back)
Guys, we need to have a talk about magnetic lash extensions. And by "a talk," I mean that I need to tell you how they're a f*cking godsend. I use them most times I wear makeup; basically, if you see me post a selfie anywhere, I'm probably wearing a pair of my magnetic falsies. I keep a pack of the lashes at my desk at work, I care for mine religiously at home, and I estimate that I've convinced at least 15 friends to buy their own pair. Considering the fact that many salons charge between $100 and $200 for lash extension treatments that only last a month, I feel obligated to share my experience with these reusable, easy-to-wear lash boosters. I've become something of a magnetic lash disciple.
Basically, if you see me post a selfie anywhere, I'm probably wearing a pair of my magnetic falsies.
When the producer of my weekly POPSUGAR Snapchat series, First Impression Friday, told me that I'd be trying magnetic eyelash extensions, I was nervous; I'd never even heard of magnetic lashes, let alone whether they were safe to use! But to make a long story short, the magnetic lash extensions from One Two Cosmetics ended up being my favorite product ever tested on First Impression Friday in over a year of shooting the Snap series - and I refused to part with them after we wrapped. I brought home the package of magnetic lashes and proceeded to wear them every single day for two weeks.
Like any self-respecting millennial, I took to social media to spread the word about the magnetic lashes, posting a blurb about them on my Instagram story. I received TONS of questions from friends and followers about the lashes, so I figured this review might be a good place to answer them! Read on for images of the lashes in action and answers to all the questions I've been asked since I began wearing the magnetic lash extensions.
David Beckham's "Dinner of Choice" Will Have You Screaming "What the Eff?"
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We never thought we'd see the day where we were actually questioning David Beckham's level of sexiness, but his most recent choice of dinner has us a little perplexed, to say the least. On May 2, Beckham celebrated his 42nd birthday alongside his adorable family, but it's not his Benjamin Button aging tactics that are raising eyebrows; it's his "dinner of choice" and the bizarre combination of foods.
Beckham shared a photo of his plate on Instagram, pictured below.
Image Source: Instagram user davidbeckham
We totally get it: it's his birthday and he can eat whatever he wants, but the visual of all the foods mashed up on the plate together has us feeling things about DB we never thought were possible. Let's break it down. According to Business Insider, Beckham's plate is filled with gammon (ham), a fried egg, coleslaw, two pineapple rings, mushy peas, baked beans, and potato wedges - quite the interesting combination.
When we think of Beckham's washboard abs and perfectly toned athletic physique, we assumed he preferred a protein-heavy meal or a huge rack of ribs for his birthday cheat dinner, so this array of mushy peas and pineapple rings definitely took us by surprise. Whatever floats your boat, Becks (and he definitely redeemed himself with this delicious-looking dessert below)!
Image Source: Instagram user davidbeckham
Study Finds Employees Who (Sometimes) Work Remotely Are Most Engaged
The following post was originally featured on Fairygodboss.
Whether you value face time at the office or encourage virtual meetings over Slack or Skype, the trend toward working remotely - at least sometimes - is here to stay. According to Gallup's State of the American Workplace report, the percentage of employees who work from home at least part of the time rose from 39 percent in 2012 to 43 percent in 2016.
Those who work off-site are also spending an increasing amount of time working remotely, and the amount of employees who only work remotely is on the rise as well; according to The Wall Street Journal, which analyzed Gallup's data, 20 percent of US employees worked entirely remotely in 2016 (up from 15 percent in 2012).
No matter your preference, you should at least understand why the workforce is shifting in this direction, and, most importantly, have a sense what it might mean for your company.
Many employers are embracing this movement; Amazon is creating thousands of work-from-home jobs and Dell announced in 2013 that it wanted to have 50 percent of its workforce be at least partially remote by 2020. IBM, on the other hand, a company that was once known for its encouragement of remote work, has made a noteworthy decision that bringing employees back into the office is the right move in order to boost collaboration and efficiency.
While IBM has contended that having employees work from home doesn't save money, other employers have come to the opposite conclusion. In fact, TheSquareFoot, a company that helps employers find office space, has calculated that employees who work from home may save their companies up to $14,800 a year. Companies also say having flexibility policies in place helps them to recruit and retain top talent.
Of course, as Christopher Mims writes in the Journal, "nearly every company that employs knowledge workers is still learning which jobs can best be done remotely, as the tools to accomplish remote work become increasingly powerful." Moreover, "making the transition in a big company isn't easy, Dell's [chief human resources officer Steve] Price says. What is absolutely essential is getting everyone the right tools. This can be expensive and time consuming, even for companies whose primary purpose is building those tools."
Mims points out that Automattic, the company that makes the popular content-management system WordPress, has almost always had almost all of its employees work remotely (currently they have 558 workers spread across more than 50 countries, up from 302 employees two and a half years ago.) Even though the company has grown, it's ditching its 14,250-square-foot office in San Francisco because so few employees occupy the space (which includes largely unused ping-pong and foosball tables).
"With teams that may be spread across a dozen time zones, Automattic relies on Slack for synchronous communication, Zoom for weekly video conferences and its own internal system of threaded conversations for documenting everyone's work and for major decisions," Mims says. "When everyone is forced to communicate through these tools, no one is left out," says Mark Armstrong, whose site, Longreads, was acquired by Automattic in 2014. "Everyone knows that feeling where you're the one on the conference call and everyone else is in the room together," he says.
Mims also quotes Automattic's "happiness engineer" Julia Amasova, who says that having a remote workforce is beneficial because it increases transparency. "Most of the meetings were held behind closed doors at other places I worked at," she explains. "I didn't have the same feeling of unity and inclusion."
Of course, having all employees work from home 100% of the time is not practical for most businesses, and there's no question that a team can benefit from the kind of collaboration that results from working in the same physical space.
Still, the trend toward more flexibility is persisting - and we know that it's something women value highly. In fact, for many of the women Fairygodboss speaks to, the ability to sometimes work from home or to have a flexible schedule is a top priority, or sometimes even a necessity (which is why we've created a Work-Life Balance Guide that helps women discover which employers are offering part-time jobs, flexible working policies and telecommuting positions).
It seems the answer lies in finding a balance that works best for both your company and employees. That balance will differ depending on your company's function, size, and current set up, and Gallup's report - which shows that engagement does increase when employees spend part of their time working remotely and part of their time working alongside their colleagues - reveals that "the optimal engagement boost occurs when employees spend 60 percent to less than 80 percent of their workweek - or three to four days - working off-site."
These findings are quite different from what Gallup discovered in 2012. At that time, they reported that "the optimal engagement boost occurred when employees spent less than 20 percent of their time working remotely."
Given this shift, it's more important than ever to consider whether your company could benefit from encouraging more employees to work remotely more frequently.
The Latinx Disney Characters You Need to Know and Love
Ask anyone to rattle off the names of Latinx Disney characters and you might find them thinking hard and stammering. While we're by no means totally there when it comes to Latinx representation from Disney and beyond, Latinx have actually appeared in more than a handful of Disney's movies and TV shows (and we're not counting those who were not actually portrayed by Latinx, like Lizzie McGuire's Miranda Sanchez, played by a Filipina, or High School Musical's Gabriella Montez).
You know Elena of Avalor - are you still as pumped as we are about the first Latina princess?! - and are excited about the all-Latinx cast of Coco, but do you know Emperor Kuzco, Harley Diaz, and Cruz Ramirez? Here's a watching marathon you need to settle in for, stat.
Ina Garten Swears by This Simple Yet Elegant China For Every Occasion
Ina Garten is almost as famous for her fabulous food as she is for her enviably elegant life. Who wouldn't want to spend a day arranging flowers in her breezy Hampton digs or strolling through Parisian gardens with the Food Network star? And don't even get us started on devouring a home-cooked meal with Ms. Garten. While Ina's food is anything but monotonous, there is one detail to her serving style that she keeps consistent to stunningly chic effect: her plain china. Ina loves clean, white china. And we think you will too after you see how flawless it looks. Check out how Ina makes this simple, yet classic servingware look stylish in every imaginable scenario ahead.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Had a Cute Couples Pose Before They Were Even Dating
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are the definition of a picture-perfect couple. In addition to being, you know, supergorgeous and in love, they also have a signature red-carpet pose to top it all off. When they're not giving each other heart eyes at events and premieres, Blake always shows subtle PDA with her husband by placing her hand on his chest or stomach. In fact, the sweet gesture actually started before they were an official item. During Spike TV's Scream Awards in 2010 (which was nearly two years before they tied the knot), the Green Lantern costars shared a moment on stage when Blake presented Ryan with his award. Since then, their cute moments together have only gotten better.
These Are the Best Beauty Products of 2017, According to Industry Experts
Growing your cosmetic collection is exciting, but it can also present a challenge when it's time to spend your cash. After all, a ton of innovative beauty products flood the market each year. So what do you buy? Is it right for you? What are other people saying about it? All of these questions go into picking out the "best" products.
Luckily, each year, the experts of the Cosmetic Executive Women organization gather for the CEW Beauty Insider Product Demonstration to declare the best of the best. At the demo, beauty experts sift through the year's most exciting launches (from over 500 brands). Following the exhibition, they narrow down the entries to finalists and then vote on which products deserve the top honor in their respective categories. "The winners of the CEW Beauty Insider Awards are selected by industry experts, giving consumers a 'seal of approval' they can trust for making purchase decisions," said Carlotta Jacobson, president of CEW.
Among the items that received this prestigious "seal of approval" are some of 2017's trendiest devices (we're looking at you, Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer), along with #InstaFamous foundations, viral palettes, designer fragrances, and more! Read on to see and shop the best swag of 2017.
This Math Problem Will Make You Question Everything You Ever Knew About Algebra
Math isn't everyone's best skill - and even those who are good at it are questioning everything after trying this algebra problem.
The question originally went viral in Japan, after a study discovered that only 60 percent of 20-somethings could actually solve it. Are you already feeling frustrated and hopeless at trying to know what the answer is? Watch the video below, posted by YouTube user MindYourDecisions, a popular math puzzle channel. In it, Presh Talwalkar, the mastermind behind this question, will guide you to the right answer.
As you can see, not even a calculator can help you, as it will read the problem wrong and arrive at the answer of 9. To solve it correctly in a calculator, you need to write it out like this: 9-3/(1/3) + 1, which will lead you to 1 as the correct answer. The problem tests your knowledge of PEMDAS, the order of operations formula, which says you must get to the answer by following these steps in this order: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction. In this question, that means dividing 3 by the 1/3 first, which is the same as 3x3. That will then lead you to 9-9+1. From there, 9-9=0 + 1 = 1. Ta-da!
If you arrived at 3, 7, or 9 as your answer, you're not alone. Most people have forgotten how to use PEMDAS or interpret the fraction of 1/3 the wrong way. Still not feeling much of a challenge? Try this other math question that not even parents could solve.
We Can't Stop Staring at Rachel Lindsay's $100K Neil Lane Engagement Ring
It finally happened on Bachelor Nation - Rachel Lindsay is officially engaged! Rachel, who was the show's first black Bachelorette, finally revealed that she found the man of her dreams in Bryan Abasolo. The romantic proposal took place at a castle in Spain and looked like a scene right out of a fairy tale.
While the picturesque background (and Rachel's beaded gown by Randi Rahm) was a sight for sore eyes, our heart basically stopped when we caught a glimpse of her engagement ring. For the happy occasion, Bryan chose a pear-shaped diamond ring by Neil Lane. The sparkly three-carat ring cost over $100K and was accented with 80 diamonds. Have a look at the blinding ring ahead.
All of Shay Mitchell's Sexiest Swimsuits Have One Thing in Common
It's no secret that Shay Mitchell is fond of traveling. The Pretty Little Liars star is constantly uploading photos of her envy-inducing vacations and dishing on her adventures in her YouTube series, Shaycation, which has over one million subscribers.
So when it comes to gearing up for a fun Summer getaway, she makes sure to pack her go-to - and very sexy! - swimsuit style, which may not come as a total surprise after scrolling through her feed. "I'm a huge fan of one-pieces . . . I love them," she told us. "I love bright colors, and there are so many amazing options to choose from as far as swim is concerned."
Keep scrolling to look back at some of her best swimwear moments, then shop the looks.
- Additional reporting by Samantha Sutton
Ed Sheeran Isn't the Only Celebrity Making a Cameo on Game of Thrones Season 7
Game of Thrones has it all - dragons, zombies, epic kingdoms, and even celebrity cameos.
As Arya continues on her long-awaited return to Westeros in the season seven premiere, she runs into none other than Ed Sheeran as a Lannister soldier. This actually isn't the first time the show has incorporated real-life musicians into its expansive world. Other cameos beyond musicians have happened, too, like when the faces of show runners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were among those in the Hall of Faces.
As far as season seven goes, Sheeran isn't the only celebrity cameo to keep an eye out for. New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard also pops up on Team Lannister in the fourth episode, "The Spoils of War," as a general (pictured below). The superfan was tight-lipped on exact details leading up to the appearance, only hinting in a Sports Illustrated interview that his character will either kill someone or get killed in his scene. Now that the episode has aired, we know that Syndergaard's character shows off some pretty sick spear-tossing skills, so we'll assume he gets out of the climactic battle against Dany and the Dothraki unscathed.
Brent Hinds of the metal band Mastodon is also confirmed to make a cameo. Previously, he and his bandmates played Wildlings-turned-wights in "Hardhome," the episode with an insane White Walker vs. Night's Watch and Free Folk battle. Though he'll show up solo this time, he'll be undead once again.
Like with everything else Game of Thrones-related, rumors about cameos fly about as well. Among the unconfirmed appearances are indie-pop band Bastille, who hired Sophie Turner for their "Oblivion" music video and were spotted on the show's Belfast set. Supposedly they'll be Wildlings at the end of the season, but the band insists they were simply there for a tour. UFC fighter Conor McGregor also denied a cameo after word got out that he might show up in Westeros. No one should be surprised if they do end up on the show, though - remember when everyone involved kept saying Jon Snow was definitely dead?
A Surgeon Found 17 Contact Lenses in a Patient's Eye - Then Things Got Worse
A 67-year-old patient was about to undergo cataract surgery when her surgeon discovered a "blueish mass" in her eye. As the surgeon and her colleagues injected anesthesia into the patient's eye, they removed the object - only to find that it was actually a clump of 17 contact lenses stuck together. As they inspected further, they were surprised to find an additional 10 contact lenses in the woman's eye.
The shocking discovery occurred last year; however, UK-based ophthalmologist Rupal Morjaria is now going public with the story in the hopes that it will encourage people to be more diligent about their eye care. In an interview with Optometry Today, Morjaria said, "None of us have ever seen this before. We were really surprised that the patient didn't notice it because it would cause quite a lot of irritation while it was sitting there."
Due to the possible presence of bacteria in the eye, the patient would have been at risk of serious and permanent eye damage if they would have proceeded with the surgery. As a result, the procedure was postponed. Upon speaking with her afterwards, Morjaria learned that the patient had been wearing monthly disposable lenses for 35 years and apparently didn't realize she was inserting new contacts over old ones that had not been removed.
When the patient heard the news, she was "shocked." Morjaria said, "When she was seen two weeks after I removed the lenses, she said her eyes felt a lot more comfortable. She thought her previous discomfort was just part of old age and dry eye."
Though this particular incident is rare and scary, the team at Solihull Hospital hopes it will encourage people to maintain regular optometrist appointments, which would have allowed a doctor to catch a problem like this before it became so severe. Contact lenses are incredibly common and fairly easy to use, but accidents happen.
This Guy Is Tweeting About a Dead Person Haunting Him, and It's F*cking Terrifying
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Animals never lie. I'm not a big believer in the supernatural, but when a cat's tail fluffs up at an unknown threat or a dog starts growling viciously at something we can't see, it's time to start considering that there's something - or someone - out there that may not be all that benevolent. It's not even October yet and already Twitter user Adam Ellis is scaring the living sh*t out of the world with a terrifying story of his own.
He started off a thread with the bold statement: "So, my apartment is currently being haunted by the ghost of a dead child and he's trying to kill me." The thread continues to detail his experience, with photos of his cats behaving oddly to further justify his claims. The story comes complete with a drawing of the boy, "Dear David," who Ellis says appears at midnight both in his dreams and perhaps - even more terrifyingly - in the real world. Follow the whole thread below, and keep your fingers crossed for Ellis . . .
So, my apartment is currently being haunted by the ghost of a dead child and he's trying to kill me. (thread)
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
He started appearing in dreams, but I think he's crossed over into the real world now.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
The first time I saw him, I was experiencing sleep paralysis and saw a child sitting in the green rocking chair at the foot of my bed.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
He had a huge misshapen head that was dented on one side. I did my best to draw it: http://pic.twitter.com/AJizlw7qXe
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
For a while he just stared at me, but then he got out of the chair and started shambling toward the bed.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
I couldn't move because I was paralyzed. (I have sleep paralysis fairly often. It sucks.)
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
Right before he reached my bed, I woke up screaming.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
I had another dream a few nights later, where I was in a library and a girl came up to me and said, "You've seen Dear David, haven't you?"
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
I was like, "Who?" And she said, "Dear David. You saw him."
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
She continued, "He's dead. He only appears at midnight, and you can ask him two questions if you said 'Dear David' first."
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
Then she added, "But never try to ask him a third question, or he'll kill you."
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
Then, David came back in another dream. Same situation-I was in bed, and he was sitting in the rocking chair near the window, staring at me.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
In the dream, I say, "Dear David, how did you die?" He mumbles, "An accident in a store."
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
I say, "Dear David, what happened in the store?" He groans, "A shelf was pushed on my head."
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
I'm frozen with fear. I ask, "Who pushed the shelf?" David doesn't answer.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
I realize that I've asked a third question, which I'm not supposed to do. At that point, I wake up, absolutely terrified.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
The next couple days I google deaths in the city, but can't find anything about a kid named David dying in a store.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
I even try different names-Daniel, Dylan, Devon. Nothing. A few weeks go by without incident.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
Sort of randomly, the apartment above mine is vacated, and I have the opportunity to move into it. It's a larger apartment, so I'm thrilled.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
For the past 4 nights, my cats gather at the front door at exactly midnight & just stare at it, almost like something is on the other side. http://pic.twitter.com/Y8nnVLv6b4
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
Last night I got a weird feeling and looked out the peephole, and I'm dead certain I saw movement on the other side.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
When I opened the door and turned on the hall light, nothing was there, but my cats seemed unnerved. Bushy tails, etc.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
And that's where I am right now. Dear David found me, I think. I don't know what to do. I'll keep you updated.
- ˗ˏˋ ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ᴇʟʟɪs ˊˎ˗ (@moby_dickhead) August 7, 2017
Matthew McConaughey's Dazed and Confused Audition Is Everything You Want It to Be
Let us not forget: before Matthew McConaughey creeped us out in True Detective, charmed us in a slew of romantic comedies, and took home an Academy Award, he starred in a little coming-of-age film called Dazed and Confused. In celebration of The Criterion Collection's release of the 1993 Richard Linklater film, the company released Matthew's epic audition tape. It's everything you want it to be, as he completely embodies Texan slacker Dave Wooderson and delivers two of his infamous lines: "It'd be a lot cooler if you did" and "That's what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older - they stay the same age." Watch the video above now, and be prepared to crack a huge smile.
Ed Sheeran Isn't the Only Celebrity Making a Cameo on Game of Thrones Season 7
Game of Thrones has it all - dragons, zombies, epic kingdoms, and even celebrity cameos.
As Arya continues on her long-awaited return to Westeros in the season seven premiere, she runs into none other than Ed Sheeran as a Lannister soldier. This actually isn't the first time the show has incorporated real-life musicians into its expansive world. Other cameos beyond musicians have happened, too, like when the faces of show runners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were among those in the Hall of Faces.
As far as season seven goes, Sheeran isn't the only celebrity cameo to keep an eye out for. New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard also pops up on Team Lannister in the fourth episode, "The Spoils of War," as a general (pictured below). The superfan was tight-lipped on exact details leading up to the appearance, only hinting in a Sports Illustrated interview that his character will either kill someone or get killed in his scene. Now that the episode has aired, we know that Syndergaard's character shows off some pretty sick spear-tossing skills, so we'll assume he gets out of the climactic battle against Dany and the Dothraki unscathed.
Brent Hinds of the metal band Mastodon is also confirmed to make a cameo. Previously, he and his bandmates played Wildlings-turned-wights in "Hardhome," the episode with an insane White Walker vs. Night's Watch and Free Folk battle. Though he'll show up solo this time, he'll be undead once again.
Like with everything else Game of Thrones-related, rumors about cameos fly about as well. Among the unconfirmed appearances are indie-pop band Bastille, who hired Sophie Turner for their "Oblivion" music video and were spotted on the show's Belfast set. Supposedly they'll be Wildlings at the end of the season, but the band insists they were simply there for a tour. UFC fighter Conor McGregor also denied a cameo after word got out that he might show up in Westeros. No one should be surprised if they do end up on the show, though - remember when everyone involved kept saying Jon Snow was definitely dead?
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