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.
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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.
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Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
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This Doctor Is on a Mission to Revolutionize Breast Cancer Screening as We Know It
Dr. Laura Esserman has never been afraid to be unconventional. The Harvard and Stanford grad has devoted her medical career to researching breast cancer, and her longstanding, vocal position that the medical establishment should be taking a more measured and individualized approach to both breast cancer screening and treatment has been framed as "controversial," challenging to the "status quo," and even "iconoclastic."
But in recent years, as more data and updated recommendations suggest that medicine and research is ready to confront and challenge decades-long opinions about how best to confront this cancer, it seems Esserman may have simply been ahead of her time. Does she sense a sea change? "Well, the tide is starting to turn," a cautiously optimistic Dr. Esserman told POPSUGAR in between meetings at University of California at San Francisco, where she is Director of the Carol Frank Buck Breast Care Center. "I wouldn't say it turned." But if it hasn't yet turned, it seems Esserman's newest effort, the WISDOM study, could turn it.
"There Are Downsides to Doing Too Much"
On the surface, you might wonder what could be problematic about frequent, standardized breast cancer screening for all women with a certain age range. But Esserman and her team are quick to point out several drawbacks, with potential costs that are financial, psychological, and physical. "There are downsides to doing too much, and there are downsides to overscreening and overtreating," says Allison Stover, director of the Athena Breast Health Network, which is overseeing the WISDOM effort.
This is why Esserman may opt not to surgically intervene in cases when other doctors might. "If you need a biopsy and you need a workup, great. But if you don't, that is a hugely stressful thing to go through," she says. "When 75 percent of the biopsies are benign and 90 percent of the recalls aren't for anything, that's a lot of trauma that we don't need."
In an era when healthcare costs and insurance coverage are dominating the political and social conversation, there's also money to keep in mind. "I think the insurance industry should come to the table to help us," Esserman says, noting that shifting money to focus testing on high-risk populations is in everyone's best interest.
Esserman's cautious approach now seems to be echoed across a growing chorus of studies and recommendations urging a rethinking of the way we've been told to view breast cancer testing and treatment. One parallel development of note: guidelines for cervical cancer screening changed in 2012; now, it's recommended that women 21-70 get Pap smears every three years instead of once every year. And in 2017, The American Cancer Association suggested that self breast exams are unnecessary, as they are unlikely to help women detect signs of cancer - a move that took me, a millennial woman, by surprise, considering how frequently, and for how many years, my generation was told we must do them.
"Business as Usual Is Not Going to Cut It"
These are just some of the reasons Esserman's WISDOM undertaking could help revolutionize breast cancer screening and treatment as we know it: by tailoring both to individual women's needs and risk levels. Doing so could lead to stemming potentially invasive treatments and arm a new era of women with a greater knowledge of their own risk. The WISDOM study, which began recruiting last year, is seeking to bring on more than 100,000 women to better understand the best approach for breast cancer screening and guidelines - and hopefully to lead to a model that would allow for individual recommendations as to how often they should be screened. While there have been smaller studies that have tried to achieve similar goals, this is the first randomized, prospective study - versus a retrospective study - to look at breast cancer screening. That's not to mention its scale; the study is seeking to recruit 100,00 women within the next year. The study is open to women ages 40-74 who live in California and haven't had a personal history with breast cancer.
Part of Esserman's goal is to find better ways to treat women for whom breast cancer is a major threat. Notably, people at the highest risk for early death from breast cancer, Esserman says, do not have screen-detected cancers. "Business as usual is not going to cut it," she says. "We've been screening for three decades, and we haven't dropped these aggressive cancer rates sufficiently to say, 'Oh, no problem. We're screening, so we let's all go home and feel good.' No. We have to make it better."
Ideally, the study could help produce a kind of personal blueprint that would help doctors determine the perfect screening regimen for individual women, based on a number of criteria, like her age, family history, and genetics.
"We will really move on when we identify the types of cancers that people get on this trial, and start figuring out, 'Okay if you are an ultralow risk, you don't need to be screened as frequently.' How great is that? If that's really true, that's a major breakthrough," Esserman says. "That means less [intervention] for people who don't need it, but then more for people who do need it."
Esserman's colleague, Stover, similarly says that identifying women who could benefit from increased intervention is just as much a goal of the study as alleviating unnecessary intervention for women for whom it's not required. Chemoprevention medication can help reduce the risk of breast cancer for women who are at high risk, but currently, there's a low uptake of these medications. The study could help better identify these women and give them the information they need to help convince them to take the medication.
"It Took Away This Heaviness and This Fear"
WISDOM uses a risk model in conjunction with genetic information for each woman who participates in the study. The team tests for nine breast cancer genes that are well-known, alongside smaller DNA changes, called SNPs. Those SNPs - or single-nucleotide polymporphisms, for you science buffs - help identify more particular genetic risks. Some of these markers are unique to women of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, Stover says, and the valuable information that SNPs can provide about risk factors is currently not being used in clinical practice - making this study all the more potentially revelatory. Women can either opt to be randomly placed in, or make the choice between, the randomized study and personalized study. Women in the personalized arm of WISDOM share more information - and receive more in return.
Bethany Hornthal, 60, lives and works in San Francisco, CA. She got to know Dr. Esserman when she began helping her identify funding for the study in her role as a business development and marketing consultant. Now, she's a participant in the WISDOM study herself.
"Both of my grandmothers had breast cancer; one died of breast cancer," she tells POPSUGAR. "I had my first mammogram at 14 because I had dense, fibrous breasts."
Hornthal said her participation in the study was incredibly simple. Participants in both studies fill out an intake questionnaire and either undergo a mammogram - or just provide the results of their most recent mammogram. Women in the personalized study also submit a saliva sample, which identifies SNPs. Hornthal, who opted into the personalized study, says she was floored by what she learned.
"I have lived 46 years just assuming I am at the highest risk for breast cancer. I had this dark cloud hanging over me, just waiting for it to hit." Instead, she discovered her risk is "very, very minimal," and credits WISDOM with giving her the opportunity to not just learn this information, but to share it with her daughter. All participants in the personalized study are given a personal recommendation for their future screenings and a letter that shares their genetic results, telling them whether they have one of the nine SNP genetic mutations the study screens for. Based on the results of the study and her age, Hornthal plans to get a mammogram once every two years.
"It took away this heaviness and this fear that was potentially unnecessary," says Hornthal, who is now encouraging other women she knows to sign up for the study, which is slated to run for five years. "There's no reason not to do this."
Read more about Dr. Esserman's work, and find out if you're eligible for the WISDOM study, here.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Cast Is Full of Familiar Faces
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel could end up being the reason Gilmore Girls takes a while for another revived season, because series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is going to be very busy with it. The showrunner's new pet project is the alliterative series for Amazon, which got picked up for two seasons earlier this year, based on its pilot alone. When you get a chance to take a look at the charming, '50s-set comedy about a young mother who becomes a stand-up comic, you'll immediately recognize its cast, so we've pulled together all the main players for you. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is streaming now on Amazon Prime.
WHO reviewing dengue vaccine amid concerns it could make infection worse
The manufacturer of the first approved vaccine for dengue has warned it could worsen the mosquito-borne disease in people who have not previously been infected.
CVS Is Buying Aetna - Here's What That Means For You
On Sunday, it was announced that pharmacy chain CVS is in the midst of buying health insurance provider Aetna for $69 billion. While on the surface this may appear to be top-level business news, the merger enables two major health service providers with an opportunity to reshape American health care. As The New York Times observes, combining CVS and Aetna will help broaden the types of care that patients will receive at pharmacy locations. The merger will make CVS pharmacies more robust in handling health concerns by shifting them into "community-based sites of care," including on-site nursing staff and the ability to conduct lab work.
The merger also hopes to save patients money by reducing hospital visits, both by way of analyzing and fighting disease outside of a doctor's office. As the Aetna announcement states, much of this will be visible through out-of-hospital check-ins by way of "medical evaluations" and counseling for ailments like diabetes at CVS locations. These beefed up pharmacies will extend the reach of hospitals by bringing experts in-house to explain complicated matters like medications and results like glucose levels at venues blocks away from home.
But the move means something larger than merely a potential win for CVS and Aetna customers: we are likely to see more retailers join forces with health insurance providers to create similar satellite health venues. Other major, billion-dollar deals are currently in the works between Wal-mart and Humana, along with Walgreens, Cigna, and Anthem. Industry experts see these moves as a response to Amazon's potential plans to disrupt the healthcare industry by working directly with drug makers.
A major concern when blurring the lines between healthcare provider and pharmacy is the fact that the combination of giants like CVS and Aetna will mean that people have less choice in care. According to CNN Money, advocacy groups are concerned that these newly joined forces will make patients pay more for a dramatically limited scope of available drugs. Moreover, supposed cost-cutting doesn't quite make sense given both CVS and Aetna were previously working closely to lower drug prices, meaning there's a possibility over-the-counter purchases of drugs will remain the same price.
This year has been a rollercoaster ride for healthcare coverage, and CVS's acquisition of Aetna only complicates the matter further. As NPR notes, the move will effectively turn healthcare retailers into insurers, a reality that has both positive aspects (like insurance seamlessly tailored to a network of drug providers) and negative aspects (like nonlowered drug prices). CVS and Aetna's coupling appears to be an insider healthcare deal, but the reality is that the ripples will be huge and might soon be affecting a pharmacy near you.
The SAG Awards Break Tradition With a First-Ever Host: Kristen Bell!
For the first time in its history, the Screen Actors Guild Awards are adding a host. After over two decades of never having a proper MC, the SAG Awards announced on Monday that Kristen Bell will helm the 2018 ceremony on Jan. 21.
"I am honored to be part of the SAG Awards and am a little nervous about being its first-ever host," the 37-year-old actress, who previously hosted the Independent Spirit Awards alongside Fred Armisen in 2015, said in a press release. "I'm so glad that I'll be in the company of my fellow actors, many of whom I've worked with before, so I know they'll be warm and supportive."
Meet your host of the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday Jan 21, 2018. @SAGawards http://pic.twitter.com/IToeFiPhdf
- Kristen Bell (@IMKristenBell) December 4, 2017
Executive Producer Kathy Connell also weighed in on the exciting announcement, explaining the motivations behind choosing Bell as their host. "This has been a year in which assumptions have been challenged, stereotypes have been shattered, and precedents have been broken," she said. "We decided to capture the cultural mood by casting aside one of our own traditions, and we're thrilled to have such a talented performer like Bell help us do so."
The reason the SAG Awards have never had a host since their creation in 1995 is really quite simple. Connell has always said the award show didn't want to take time away from the actors they were honoring. This makes sense being that the award show is typically just two hours, while the Academy Awards and Golden Globes tend to run much longer due to various skits and additional categories.
'The CRA lied to us' about tax credit, say diabetes advocacy groups
Diabetes Canada and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation obtained an internal Canada Revenue Agency memo outlining a new procedure to assess disability tax credit applications.
House of Cards Will Begin Filming Its Final Season in 2018 Without Kevin Spacey
The president is finally being held accountable for his actions. Well, in House of Cards, at least.
Following the sexual harassment and assault allegations against star Kevin Spacey, Netflix has severed ties with the actor and decided to resume production on its eight-episode final season with Robin Wright in the lead role. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the political drama is set to begin filming the sixth season in early 2018. Netflix content chief Ted Sarandos announced that the streaming giant is "excited to bring closure to fans," although there's still no word on how Spacey's character, the devious President Frank Underwood, will be written out of the series.
The news that House of Cards will resume filming comes hot on the heels of many wondering if Netflix would flat-out cancel the show, since Spacey is not only the star but also an executive producer. On Oct. 29, actor Anthony Rapp came forward in a lengthy interview with BuzzFeed with allegations that Spacey sexually harassed him when he was 14 years old and Spacey was 26. Not long after, Spacey tweeted out a statement apologizing for the incident; however, he also claimed he does not remember it taking place. The 58-year-old actor ended his statement by coming out, noting that he chooses now "to live as a gay man."
Spacey was also recently removed from Ridley Scott's All the Money in the World, which is due out on Dec. 22 and now features Christopher Plummer in Spacey's role.
Target Revealed the Year's 29 Top Toys - and They're About to Take Over Your Holiday List
There are plenty of reasons moms love Target - the ridiculously cute Cat & Jack line of clothes, the late hours that are perfect for some post-bedtime solo shopping, and Starbucks coffee stationed right at the entrance - but today, there's one more to add to the list.
The retailer has announced its annual roster of the 25-plus most coveted toys. For the first time, Target unveiled its 2017 Top Toys List exclusively on POPSUGAR, and it's a good one. Of the store's stash of thousands of great toys, these are the sure-to-be-sold-out stars of this coming holiday season.
"We're a destination for toys throughout the entire year," Mark Tritton, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Target, told POPSUGAR. "Leading up to the holidays, we've spent months watching the latest trends, curating the best-of-the-best products, and partnering with top toy makers to create some amazing Target exclusives - all to make gift-giving easy and fun for our guests."
From beloved classics to the newest trends (ahem, Hatchimals!), the toys are cleverly categorized by the type of play they provoke, including character-based experiences and imagination starters. Read on to see what items - including 11 Target-only products - you'll be adding to the tip-top of your shopping list.
Want your hands on these amazing finds? Enter for a chance to win every single item from Target's Toy Toys list here!
Want to Invest in Luxe Skin Care? These Brands Are Worth the Splurge
In beauty, there are a few things you should splurge on: that 90-minute massage, the extralong scalp massage, and your skincare regimen.
Anytime I interview an esthetician, dermatologist, or makeup artist, I can count on this answer making its way into our conversation in one way or another: "Your skin is the key to making your makeup look gorgeous, and it can also be the key to feeling confident without makeup, too!" So, to drill it into your brain as well - your skin is the key to looking good, whether it's helping your makeup look better or saving you time by not having to wear it. And while there are plenty of products that cost less than $15 that can get the job done, many skincare products with high efficacy come with a higher price tag.
That's not to say some luxury brands aren't marking up their products while using a minimal amount of their active ingredient, though. It's frustrating to invest in a luxury product only to notice no results after continually using it, right? Nobody wants to waste their time or money on a $100 product that is equivalent to one that's $15. That said, here's a list of luxury brands that actually deliver on the claims they make, per my own experiences with each. If you're serious about spending some cash on your face, these are the products worth every cent.
Your "Empty" Brow Pencil Could Be Hiding Weeks' Worth of Product
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Maria del Rio
While perusing Reddit's Makeup Addiction page today, I saw something that was majorly impressive. Not only had one dedicated person actually managed to break open their Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz ($21), but they had also discovered that much more pencil lives inside the product if you bust it open. Consider my mind blown.
Broke open my Brow Wiz after it was "empty" and this is how much product was left from MakeupAddiction
Our hero goes by the handle ihatemashedpotatoes (an opinion I do not endorse but can quietly respect). They managed to pull off the tip of the pencil starting at the area around its neck (shown below). And voila! Quite a bit of product was uncovered - "like a good two months" of supply, another Redditor estimated.
Image Source: Reddit user ihatemashedpotatoes
That post has led to other intrepid beauty enthusiasts experimenting with more pencils. Justascruffygirl tested out the method on an NYX Micro Brow ($10), and lo and behold, you don't have to go buy a new one anytime soon. As one Redditor wrote, "I'm broke but my brows will look GREAT." Small mercies, y'all.
I decided to see if Micro Brow also had hidden depths from MakeupAddiction
According to those who experimented, there's no real finesse required for this method, "Just blunt force. Literally just snap it off." You got this!
Billy Bush Confirms "Yes, Donald Trump, You Really Said That"
Billy Bush confirmed that President Donald Trump did indeed say "grab 'em by the p*ssy," among many other unacceptable comments about harassing and assaulting women, in a searing op-ed published by The New York Times.
The op-ed, published on Dec. 3, was in direct response to Trump's recent assertion that the voice on the now-infamous Access Hollywood tape "was not authentic" and that the "locker room talk" was doctored. This denial stands in direct opposition to Trump taking ownership of and apologizing for the October 2016 revelation.
Bush, who is related to both President George H. W. Bush and President George W. Bush, seized the opportunity to set the record straight by calling out the president's deflection of culpability. "President Trump is currently indulging in some revisionist history, reportedly telling allies, including at least one United States senator, that the voice on the tape is not his," Bush wrote, adding, "This has hit a raw nerve in me."
In the op-ed, Bush noted that Trump's behavior has undoubtedly "reopened the wounds of the women who came forward with their stories about him" while welcoming the current dialogue surrounding sexual misconduct onto himself. He even suggested that Trump's reckoning is coming, one that Bush swiftly felt via a high-profile firing from NBC as a result of the Trump tape.
While Trump has yet to respond to or tweet about Bush's op-ed, the reiteration of Trump's guilt isn't happening in a vacuum as Bush notes that there were actually "seven other guys present on the bus." Moreover, a former Trump aide confirmed on Sunday via NBC's Meet the Press that the tape was undoubtedly of the president.
As the nation comes to terms with a long, problematic history of sexual harassment and assault, Bush shifting the conversation back to Trump will hopefully - finally - deliver justice to the women harmed by Trump. "Today is about reckoning and reawakening," Bush wrote. "I hope it reaches all the guys on the bus."
The Cast of My Christmas Prince, Your New Favorite Lifetime Movie
When you've exhausted all of the Christmas movies on Netflix, what's a holiday movie-lover to do? Turn to Lifetime, of course. The network recently debuted a new love story just in time for the festive season, My Christmas Prince. The film stars Alexis Knapp as Samantha, a teacher who discovers her boyfriend, Alex, is actually the crown prince of Madelvia (what, never heard of it?) over Christmas break. If you found yourself wrapped up in their romance over the weekend, there's a chance you also found yourself wondering why you recognize the cast. From Knapp to the up-and-coming actor who plays Prince Alexander, we rounded up all the major players ahead.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Director Just Shared a 1-Word Spoiler
Let this serve as a spoiler warning for the most insignificant Star Wars spoiler of all time.
The premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is almost here, but that hasn't stopped the internet from sucking up each and every potential spoiler and wild theory out there. The director of the second film in the new trilogy, Rian Johnson, understands this compulsive need and graciously leaked a spoiler of his own while stopping by Jimmy Kimmel Live on Friday night. Is it the fate of General Hux? The true identity of Supreme Leader Snoke? Or even some more precious details about Porgs?
LOL, no. Instead, Johnson opted to share . . . drumroll please . . . THE FIRST WORD OF THE LAST JEDI. "It's we're," Johnson revealed. "W-E-apostrophe-R-E. It's huge!"
Now you'll have to excuse us while we go lay down and recover from this truly jarring bombshell, which Kimmel actually pointed out is two words. Incredible.
You Can't NOT Smile at These NYC Commuters Getting Down to Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow"
Play "Bodak Yellow" anywhere and a party will start, guaranteed. @iamcardib brings the people together. #nycsubway http://pic.twitter.com/Aafm05qsHN
- Matt (@mattwhitlockPM) December 3, 2017
The subway stations of New York City are typically filled with bustling commuters, frantic tourists, and occasional buskers, but for a few joyous moments on Dec. 3, the Times Square train station basically turned into a Cardi B dance party. In a now-viral video shared on Twitter, commuters are seen spontaneously breaking into dance as Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow" plays in the background. Quite the sizable crowd gathered, with many seemingly forgetting all about rushing to catch their trains to stop and recite the lyrics to the hit. Honestly, the video is so pure and glorious that it makes me rethink my aversion to Times Square.
Soon after the heartwarming video was shared on social media, it went totally viral, garnering nearly 30,000 retweets and more than 75,000 likes. Plus, nearly 1,000 Twitter users couldn't help but offer up their comments on how Cardi B has the power to bring strangers together, even in the depths of NYC's subways. All in favor of making "Bodak Yellow" the new National Anthem, please say "aye."
When bodak yellow unites the country more than its national anthem
- rida 🌿 (@freespiritrida) December 4, 2017
Love seeing people coming together and enjoying themselves & I'm SO happy for @iamcardib !! Girl you did it!!!
- Bella NoShade (@tiffrita) December 3, 2017
if this video doesn't make you happy you need to leave lol
- Master Rahool (@daednixrb) December 3, 2017
Look at this unity💛 I'm literally walking down the aisle to this song ✨
- bodaka (@AkachiPriscilla) December 3, 2017
Dad's Video of Himself Crying Over a Nintendo in 1988 Is Going Mega Viral
On Christmas morning, 1996, I opened the gift that would change my life forever: a Nintendo 64 gaming system, which came with the iconic Super Mario 64. Then, on March 8, 1997, I received Mario Kart 64, for my seventh birthday (while sporting a Goosebumps t-shirt and some seriously awful home-cut bangs - see horrendous photo below as proof). Both occasions are ones I remember well and fondly, and as a grown up Nintendo-lover who still plays Mario Kart weekly, they are moments in time that make me really nostalgic for the 90s and all the times I had playing Nintendo both alone and with friends or cousins.
Steve Bassoli, who has become an internet sensation basically overnight thanks to a 1988 home video he posted to YouTube of himself receiving a Nintendo as a child, surely understands this feeling of nostalgia well. Having found the 29-year-old footage after all this time, Steve decided to share the video in a small sub-Reddit in late November. After posting it to a larger sub-Reddit following the advice of his brother, Kyle - who is also featured in the old video, but isn't nearly as emotional or enthused as Steve - the video went completely viral, garnering over 1 million views in just about a day.
Steve said in an interview with a local news station in Connecticut that though he was very embarrassed upon uploading the video, he got a lot of positivity from people on the internet (because who doesn't love an '80s throwback?!).
Here's hoping that "Crying Nintendo Kid" has as legendary an impact on the world as Screaming Nintendo 64 Kid (not to be confused with me, Awkward Bangs Nintendo 64 Kid).
This Man Will Stop at Nothing to Get His Wife the Right Nail Polish Shade
When Brittney Johnson walked into her local drug store to pick up a few items, she saw an unusual sight in the cosmetics department: a man scouring the rows of nail polish with his phone glued to his ear, trying to find the exact shade of nail varnish his wife wanted.
After one click of the camera, Brittney posted the photo to Facebook - and to say it's gone totally viral would be an understatement. So far, the photo of this incredible man doing his wife a solid has racked up over 370,000 reactions and 267,000 shares at press time, and for good reason. After jokingly apologizing to the man for posting a photo of him from an unflattering angle, Brittney explained in her post why a simple act of kindness can actually make all the difference in a marriage.
"This man was on the phone with his wife, looking so hard for the EXACT olive-colored nail polish that she wanted. "I got this, I got this, I'll be home in a bit. Then he took a picture and sent it to her and she called to help him. He says 'OK, so I sent you the pic. Is that the right one? You wanna know the colors close to it? You just want all three colors?'"
And while Brittney is completely aware that swinging by the pharmacy for your wife is a small favor in the grand scheme of things, she acknowledges that it's the little bit of extra effort here and there that keep a marriage afloat.
"THIS IS ALL IT TAKES. Effort. Showing someone that whatever is special to them means something to you because they want it, or need it, or just really like it," she wrote. "Putting yourself a little out of your comfort zone. Letting yourself feel foolish sometimes for the sake of making your girl (or man) happy."
She also had some on-point thoughts when it came to keeping the fire alive in marriage, and spoiler alert: it has absolutely nothing to do with money. "It's still so cool to me . . . the idea of romance . . . not being flowers and cards and candy . . . but being time, and proof that you've actually listened, and [supported] the things that set that person's soul on fire. Marrying your best friend, being all for ONE person, that's still pretty cool. Don't settle for less than that, y'all. Somebody, somewhere, will love you enough to go shopping alone for your favorite nail polish."
Clear Some Freezer Space For These 20 Healthy Target Buys
There's no shame in your frozen game. Packing your freezer with minimally processed frozen fruits, veggies, meat, seafood, and ready-made meals (even pizza!) is a smart way to eat healthy. After all, they take little to no time to cook and rarely require you to dirty a pan. And while stores like Trader Joe's are tops when it comes to inventive and delicious frozen fare, so is Target. Of course, you already can spend hours browsing the different departments, but save some time to swing on over to its grocery department and pick up these good-for-you finds.
Meghan Markle Calls This Popular Beauty Oil Her "Cure-All"
Ever since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their engagement, we've been digging deep in the internet archives to find out all we can about the actress. The more we uncover, the more amazing she seems. The same goes for her beauty routine. She's been very vocal about being a product junkie, and the latest potion the web has uncovered that she loves is none other than tea tree oil.
In a 2014 Allure interview, Meghan said, "The one thing I cannot live without when I'm traveling is a small container of tea tree oil. It's not the most glamorous thing, but if you get a cut, a mosquito bite, a small breakout, no matter what it is, it's my little cure-all."
She's definitely onto something. "Tea tree oil is a great way to clear blemishes since its anti-bacterial and soothing," Angela Jia Kim, founder of Savor Beauty and Spas, told POPSUGAR. The all-natural ingredient has also been known to be comparable to five percent benzoyl peroxide for blemishes. That's on top of a ton of other uses, from treating athlete's foot to dandruff, dry skin, and more.
Ahead, get your royal glow on with tea tree products you can shop now.
Despite Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Trump Endorses Roy Moore For Senate
With the Alabama Senate special election on Dec. 12 fast approaching, it was only a matter of time before President Donald Trump came out with an explicit endorsement of Republican Senate hopeful Roy Moore, a candidate who has been marred by very serious allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenager.
In a tweet sent the morning of Dec. 4, Trump stated that "we need Republican Roy Moore to win" before listing a series of presidential campaign promises that Moore would, if elected, uphold in the state. Trump then added that Moore's Democratic rival, Doug Jones, is a "liberal puppet" who would "hurt our great Republican Agenda."
Democrats refusal to give even one vote for massive Tax Cuts is why we need Republican Roy Moore to win in Alabama. We need his vote on stopping crime, illegal immigration, Border Wall, Military, Pro Life, V.A., Judges 2nd Amendment and more. No to Jones, a Pelosi/Schumer Puppet!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 4, 2017
Putting Pelosi/Schumer Liberal Puppet Jones into office in Alabama would hurt our great Republican Agenda of low on taxes, tough on crime, strong on military and borders...& so much more. Look at your 401-k's since Election. Highest Stock Market EVER! Jobs are roaring back!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 4, 2017
In response, Moore tweeted his thanks to the president for the endorsement, saying that upholding the "America First agenda will #MAGA."
Thankful for President Trump's support.
The America First agenda will #MAGA. Can't wait to help him #DrainTheSwamp.#ALSEN https://t.co/pYu9h7TYVN- Judge Roy Moore (@MooreSenate) December 4, 2017
While such off-the-cuff tweeting from Trump is entirely unsurprising, what is surprising is that the president is endorsing Moore for the first time since allegations that he had sex with a 14-year-old surfaced. Trump also did this without any caveats or qualifiers regarding his misconduct, unabashedly upholding a problematic candidate at a time when sexual harassment and sexual assault have consumed the news cycle.
Moreover, the problems surrounding Moore highlight another big issue: the political sphere still hasn't handled abject harassment in its midst. While media figures from Harvey Weinstein to Matt Lauer have lost their jobs and faced public rebuke, those accused of misconduct on the Hill - like Moore and Trump along with Senator Al Franken and Rep. John Conyers - remain in their positions, unscathed. This is undoubtedly a problem - and needs to be handled sooner rather than later, regardless of how difficult it may be.
Trump's full endorsement of Moore is in many ways unsurprising given the possibility that Trump will campaign for the Alabama Senate hopeful. The Dec. 12 election will reveal a lot of things about both the political landscape and the mindset of American voters, but as of now, the public will eagerly await the results as the Alabama Senate race appears to be anyone's game.
2018 Simple Fitness Resolutions That Are Good For Your Body and Soul
While we're still trying to wrap our heads around the fact that 2017 is coming to a close, it's time to look ahead and start planning those New Year's resolutions. Most of us want to begin the year off with a fresh and healthy start, but oftentimes resolutions can be unrealistic or hard to maintain long-term. From waking up a tad earlier to working out at home and drinking plenty of water throughout the day, we've gathered up 10 of our favorite fitness resolutions that are easy for anyone to do all year-long. Keep reading for some healthy ideas that are good for both your body and your soul.
18 Years After Going Off the Air, Fran Drescher Is Ready For a Reboot of The Nanny
The Nanny has been off the air for nearly two decades now, which sounds like it was just the right amount of time for Fran Drescher to come around to a reboot of the beloved '90s sitcom. The show, which followed a sassy cosmetics saleswoman's new job as a nanny to three children of a wealthy British widower, launched Drescher to fame during its 1993 to 1999 run. Since the series finale, she's kept up a steady acting career and started the nonprofit Cancer Schmancer after surviving a bout of uterine cancer - but could another stint as Fran Fine be in the works? While sitting down with Closer Weekly, Drescher said that she hasn't ruled it out.
"As far as a reboot goes, I would be open to it if somebody wanted to do it - but if nobody wants to do it, then I'm currently trying to develop something else," she explained. Rounding up The Nanny's original cast might not be that difficult, either, considering Drescher is still close with a few of them. "I am in touch, definitely. Renée Taylor is a good friend of mine, Charlie [Charles Shaughnessy] is a good friend of mine," the 60-year-old actress continued. "Recently I reconnected with Nicholle Tom, and periodically I speak to everyone, but I'm very good friends with Charlie and Renée, for sure."
If the revival did happen, we'd likely see Fran and Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy) - who get married and welcome twins in the final episode - as the world's funniest grandparents. Then again, Shaughnessy told RadarOnline earlier this year that The Nanny should stay firmly in the past. "The whole concept of The Nanny is a nanny to these three kids. When those three kids are all grown up, there is no need for a nanny," he said. "Other than getting a bunch of the same actors 20 years later and 20 years older together again, I don't know how it would work."
Since reboots of everything from Roseanne to Jersey Shore are in the works, we wouldn't rule out a fresh take on The Nanny just yet.
WHOA - Amazon Is Kicking Off 12 Days of Deals, and They're Gonna Be Good
If your holiday shopping list is taking over your life, you may be in luck, because Amazon is offering jaw-dropping deals on presents for everyone you can think of. Whether you need activewear for the fitness buff, home goods, or toys to keep your toddler's ever-curious mind occupied, Amazon's 12 Days of Deals will slash prices on hundreds of items. From Sunday, Dec. 3, through Thursday, Dec. 14, the retailer will unveil new deals every day surrounding a specific theme. Check out what's currently on sale to get a taste, then come back here every night at midnight PT for the next batch of items.
Starting at midnight PT each day, deals will revolve around the below themes:
Dec. 3: Active
Dec. 4: DIY
Dec. 5: Stylist
Dec. 6: Kids
Dec. 7: Gamer
Dec. 8: Outdoor
Dec. 9: Chef
Dec. 10: Media
Dec. 11: Tech
Dec. 12: Homebody
Dec. 13: Pets
Dec. 14: Hobbyist
20 Affordable Gifts For Women in Their 20s
It can be hard to figure out what to give people in their 20s. They are still trying to figure stuff out, and it can be hard to pin down the first present for them. With so many major changes happening in their lives, what kind of gift would be suitable for millennial women? Keep reading to find out.
Disney Is Reportedly Icing That 20-Minute Frozen Short Out of Coco Screenings
While Disney's Frozen instantly captured hearts back in 2013, the beloved film's spin-off Olaf's Frozen Adventure has had a bit of a tougher time. The animated "short," which actually clocks in at nearly 22 minutes and was originally intended as an ABC special, has been playing before showings of the studio's latest outing, Coco. Olaf's Frozen Adventure is unbearably long for both parents and kids who went to the theater expecting to see a few quick trailers before watching Miguel journey to the magical Land of the Dead. Unsurprisingly the short - which one Twitter user called "worst thing Disney has put its stamp of approval on in ages" - has been on the receiving end of a fair bit of backlash.
For anyone who has yet to see Coco, or just wants to take in the incredible story a few more times, we have good news: Disney is going to halt all showings of the much-maligned Olaf's Frozen Adventure beginning on Friday, Dec. 8. According to Mashable, "the request from Disney also asks that theaters use the newly freed-up time to hold extra screenings of Coco each day." Given how the actual movie doesn't even start until almost 40 minutes after the advertised time due to the length of Olaf's Frozen Adventure, hopefully the rumors are true. Fortunately Frozen 2 isn't set to premiere until the end of 2019, which means Disney has plenty of time to brainstorm new ideas for their next short.
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100+ Drugstore Beauty Steals, All Under $10
When it comes to your makeup bag, drugstore beauty is, well, a beautiful thing. From face wipes to lip balms to frizz serums, we've rounded up our favorite products that won't break the bank. They're all under $10, and they're all right here.
Jump to:
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- Additional reporting by Jessica Cruel and Kaitlyn Dreyling
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Arizona Green Tea-Inspired Makeup Is a Thing, and We Are Thirsting For It
Before 7-Eleven sold makeup, it was our go-to for cheap culinary delights such as taquitos, Slim Jims, and - perhaps most ubiquitously - Arizona Iced Tea. The 99 cent beverage - America's favorite, if you believe Arizona's website - is beloved far and wide for its taste and thriftiness. So beloved, in fact, that one makeup enthusiast just dedicated an eye shadow look to the tea. And you know what? We're actually really into it. You could say that we're thirsting for such a style (sorry, had to).
Reddit user clore0x took to the site to show off her shadow, a mint-and-crimson look that resembles the brand's iconic cherry blossom packaging. You'd probably never guess that such a sophisticated look would be inspired by a soft drink.
My Arizona green tea addiction is just about as bad as my makeup addiction, here are the results. from MakeupAddiction
But it is, and we are applauding clore0x's dedication to living her most hydrated life. Now if you'll excuse us, we have to hit up our local 7-Eleven for some ice-cold lemon refreshment.
15 Beauty Gifts For Your Boss That Just Might Land You a Promotion
There's no doubt about it - your boss is someone you really want to impress. That's the case for 9-to-5 tasks, networking and office camaraderie, and yes, even gift giving. If your boss is a beauty fanatic, any of the following gifts will help ensure you end up on the nice list this year!
39 Great Gift Ideas For 1-Year-Olds
Whether it comes in the form of crawling, scooting, or taking those first few steps, one thing's for certain - 1-year-olds are active little people! That's why it's important to provide them with toys that will satisfy their desire to explore the world around them and provide plenty of action. Check out our favorite picks, from push-along toys and blocks to shape sorters and more.
Here's How Flaxmeal Can Help With Weight Loss
Flaxseed is one staple you should definitely have in your kitchen. Aside from one tablespoon of flaxmeal offering your daily recommended dose of omega-3s, find out how these little seeds can help you lose weight.
Healthy Fats
Flaxmeal is a great source of omega-3s, which can reduce inflammation and promote bone health. But getting your fill of healthy fats can also contribute to the feeling of satiation after a meal. In the morning, sprinkle some on your oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothies so you stay full until lunchtime.
Holy Fiber!
One tablespoon of flaxmeal offers two grams of fiber, which is pretty decent considering you should aim for about eight to 10 grams per meal in order to lose weight. Certified dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition, recommends clients add this to meals because the fiber "can be helpful for filling power, which can definitely help with weight loss."
What is so great about flaxmeal is that when it gets wet, it expands, which makes your belly feel more full and makes it take longer to digest. Add a tablespoon to your lunchtime salad, stir it into soups or cooked whole grains, or sprinkle some on your pasta or roasted veggies. Be sure to opt for ground flaxseed (flaxmeal) because whole flaxseeds just pass right through the body undigested.
Egg Substitute
You can substitute eggs in your cookies, pancakes, and breads with a simple swap. For every egg, make a flax egg by mixing one tablespoon flaxmeal and three tablespoons water. The flax becomes gelatinous when soaked for five to 10 minutes, resembling the consistency of eggs. Compared to a regular egg, one flax egg is also almost half the calories, so if you bake a lot of muffins and protein bars, it's a huge plus when it comes to weight loss. As a bonus, a flax egg is also free of saturated fat and cholesterol.
Nope, You're Not Crazy - Your Bitmoji on Snapchat's Snap Map Do Change
If you can't stop opening up Snapchat and checking in on Snap Map, we don't blame you. The feature, which offers a fun, instant way to check in on what your friends are up to, is quickly becoming addictive. And with Bitmoji on the map, it's hard not to check back often. The Bitmoji (now called Actionmoji) on the map will change and show up riding in cars and airplanes or taking part in activities like building a sandcastle on the beach.
The Actionmoji change depending on a variety of factors, like your location, time of day, and how fast you're traveling. Most of the time, you'll see your Actionmoji simply standing wherever you are. But if you're near an airport, you might see yourself in a plane. Driving? You'll suddenly be in a car on Snap Map as well.
Ahead, see some of the Actionmoji we've spotted so far, and then try to get them yourself. And remember: you can control who can and cannot see your location on Snap Map, and if you don't open the app for a few hours, your Actionmoji will disappear off the map.
SNL Alum Says Working With "Moron" Host Donald Trump Was "Not Fun"
Way back when Donald Trump was a presidential hopeful in 2015, he hosted Saturday Night Live - exactly one year before Election Day. Taran Killam, who once impersonated Trump and later joined him on stage when he hosted, was stunningly candid about the now president in a recent interview with Brooklyn magazine.
Killam responded to a host of questions about his post-SNL career and joining the cast of Hamilton right after Mike Pence famously attended the show (and heard a compassionate message from the cast). President Trump was especially incensed by the incident, to which Killam replied with the utmost honesty. "Yeah, well the president is a moron," Killam told the magazine.
Later in the interview, Killam elaborated on what it was like to work with Trump on the show, and you might not be surprised by how difficult he said it was. "It was not fun, and most of the cast and writers were not excited to have him there," Killam said. "I didn't get the feeling that he was excited to be there, and it felt like a move for ratings from both sides."
Perhaps most unsurprising of all, Killam revealed how the president . . . struggled to read his lines. "What you see is what you get with him, really. I mean, there was no big reveal," Killam added. "He struggled to read at the table read, which did not give many of us great confidence. Didn't get the jokes, really. He's just a man who seems to be powered by bluster."
We're pretty sure Trump would write off Killam's account of his time on the show as "fake news."
Women of Color Speak Out on What Victoria's Secret Did So, So Right at This Year's Show
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It's no secret that Victoria's Secret has been criticized for not being diverse enough when it comes to selecting models for its campaigns and annual fashion show. But in recent years, that has been changing. For example, at the 2016 event in Paris, Jasmine Tookes was the third black model to wear the Fantasy Bra. And this year, Lais Ribeiro, a Brazilian model with medium skin tone, is wearing it for the Shanghai show. It seems that 2017 is the brand's most inclusive year yet!
Let's go over some stats. There are 55 models in the show, representing 20 different countries, and almost half of them are women of color. The roster includes the contracted Angels like Adriana Lima, Lily Aldridge, and Taylor Hill. But it also has everyone from Alecia Morais, a deep-skinned model with natural hair, to the fair-and-freckled redhead Alexina Graham. And there are five Asian women, including Xiao Wen, who is of Chinese descent. It would be difficult to look at this cast and not be able to find at least one woman who represents you.
"This year, Victoria's Secret is definitely one for history, because everyone has someone on the runway who they can say, 'She's from my country,' or 'She looks like me.' It means a lot to young girls watching the show."
The models themselves agree. Two of them are associated with Fenty Beauty, a fashion and beauty label created by Rihanna that is celebrated for being incredibly diverse. These Victoria's Secret models are Leomie Anderson, who starred in Fenty's beauty campaign, and Aiden Curtiss, who walked in the brand's latest New York Fashion Week show. Both are women of color and feel that Victoria's Secret has done its job this year to make the show diverse.
"I've been saying to everyone how amazing it is that I am looking around and seeing all of my friends - and girls I haven't even met yet," Aiden told me backstage at the hair and makeup test in Shanghai. "They're all so diverse, and I love that."
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Leomie echoed that same sentiment. "It means so much to me, because this year I have been a part of so many diverse campaigns," she said. "It has just been an amazing experience to see so many of my friends chosen for the show. They're all so unique and beautiful."
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Cindy Bruna, a woman of color who is walking in the show for her fifth time, noted how this season is different. "I am impressed," she said. "When we heard about the casting, everyone was excited, because the diversity was so represented. I am really proud to be part of it and happy for my girls."
But does that mean Victoria's Secret hit all of its markets? According to Leomie, yes, the brand did. "Everyone wants to feel represented on the runway," she said. "This year, Victoria's Secret is definitely one for history, because everyone has someone on the runway who they can say, 'She's from my country,' or 'She looks like me.' It means a lot to young girls watching the show."
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In addition to casting this amazing pool, Victoria's Secret is customizing the beauty looks to enhance their natural hair types and blending bespoke lip colors to complement different complexions.
Lead hairstylist Anthony Nadar confirmed that, yes, many models will have the traditional sexy bombshell waves. These are created with blowouts, hair extensions (when needed), and curling irons - a combination that doesn't represent all textures and can also damage natural hair. But those who do have natural hair will get the option to rock it on the runway.
"If girls have got great curly hair, we're not blowing them out," he said. "We are just enhancing what they've already got and making it a better version."
At the hair and makeup test, I watched two stylists work Morrocanoil Curl Cream ($13) - Aiden's favorite - into her tight curls. They diffused it and went over some pieces with a thin curling iron to mimic her natural spiral. "They're making sure there are no frizzy pieces," she noted.
Aiden explained that wearing her natural hair for the show is an empowering moment. "While I prefer my hair straight, I love that they're supporting us wearing our hair natural because a lot of shows before - especially high-fashion - prefer when girls straighten their hair and damage it," she said. "It adds to beauty ideals, too. A lot of black girls or mixed girls feel like they have to have a certain look, like Eurocentric. At least for me, growing up, I felt like I should have straight hair and I still kind of feel it because I have been brought up that looking like that is beautiful."
In the past, models such as Maria Borges have been sent down the catwalk with natural hair. (And Maria is back this year!) For the Shanghai show, you can expect more natural texture and curls than in past seasons.
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On the cosmetics side, lead makeup artist Tom Pecheux said: "It's about respecting every single unique beauty and having tools to make each girl look their best."
To complement a subtly smoky eye, he and his team will be using a handful of Victoria's Secret Velvet Matte Cream Lip Stains ($8, originally $14) to create bespoke nude lips. A rosy beige color called Adored is everyone's base shade. Then, the makeup team will leave it as the main hue or blend it with Perfection (a dusty rose), Magnetic (a soft pink), or even Love (a light mauve) to get the color to complement their skin tone. It should be noted that models wearing the Pink collection will have slightly pinker lips.
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"We have 55 girls with different skin tones and complexions, so we want to make the best of it," Pecheux noted. "We don't want the VS girls to look identical. They have been specifically chosen because of their unique beauty so we want to keep that. We don't want soldiers."
Tune into the show on Nov. 28 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS to see this gorgeous beauty moment come to life on the 2017 Victoria's Secret Fashion show runway, filmed in Shanghai.
22 Chic Autumn Nail Colors You'll Want to Buy ASAP
Fall not only brings us cooler weather and pumpkin spice everything, it also treats us to new Autumn nail polish collections. With ranges of burnt orange, olive greens, and plums to choose from, we're spoiled with choices from the likes of Essie and OPI. Ahead, find a few of our favorite old and new colors to get your Autumn 2017 nail collection started.
Meghan Markle's Best Hair Moments Prove She's Always Been a Royal in Waiting
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement has us not only swooning over their adorable announcement but also sending our beauty-obsessed brains into overdrive about what her wedding hair will look like. We may have to wait until 2018 to find out, but we can still look back at her best hair moments so far for a few hints. She's the queen of relaxed, chic waves, and you'll probably want to re-create her go-to style immediately.
Ahead, see Megan's best mane moments that prove she was born to be a royal, with hair just as fabulous as Kate's!
Nope, You're Not Crazy - Your Bitmoji on Snapchat's Snap Map Do Change
If you can't stop opening up Snapchat and checking in on Snap Map, we don't blame you. The feature, which offers a fun, instant way to check in on what your friends are up to, is quickly becoming addictive. And with Bitmoji on the map, it's hard not to check back often. The Bitmoji (now called Actionmoji) on the map will change and show up riding in cars and airplanes or taking part in activities like building a sandcastle on the beach.
The Actionmoji change depending on a variety of factors, like your location, time of day, and how fast you're traveling. Most of the time, you'll see your Actionmoji simply standing wherever you are. But if you're near an airport, you might see yourself in a plane. Driving? You'll suddenly be in a car on Snap Map as well.
Ahead, see some of the Actionmoji we've spotted so far, and then try to get them yourself. And remember: you can control who can and cannot see your location on Snap Map, and if you don't open the app for a few hours, your Actionmoji will disappear off the map.
Here's How to Stick to a Workout Plan Once and For All
Faced with a seemingly endless supply of trendy new workouts that all promise a better body and improved health, choosing the best one can seem overwhelming. As a doctor, I'm setting the record straight: the single best exercise program is the one that you stick with. The simplest way to do this, of course, is to focus on physical activity that you actually enjoy and avoid anything that you hate (even if every Victoria's Secret model swears by it). But beyond common sense, there are plenty of science-backed methods for sticking to an exercise program. If you've ever had grand plans of overhauling your fitness routine only to find yourself returning to your couch three weeks later, these techniques are for you.
Shorten your workouts.
Though it sounds counterintuitive, focusing on shorter bouts of exercise has distinct advantages over longer workouts. In a study among young women who were asked to start an exercise program, those who were assigned to multiple 10-minute workouts throughout the day stayed more committed than women who were asked to complete one continuous workout of up to 40 minutes. In fact, the shorter-bout group logged more total workout time and exercised more days per week compared to the longer workout group. Rest assured: the cumulative effect of exercising in short bouts has the same physical benefits as longer workouts, both in terms of weight loss and overall heart health.
Believe in yourself.
Decades of studies on exercise psychology have consistently identified self-efficacy as the most important predictor of exercise adherence. Self-efficacy is defined as the belief in one's ability to succeed in a specific goal or behavior change, much like the "I think I can" motto of the little engine that could. Self-efficacy is, thankfully, not an inborn trait but a learned skill that can be developed through achieving small successes over time. When starting a new exercise program, set yourself up for small wins and celebrate them. Focus on the better night's sleep you may get after just one workout instead of the weight you hope to lose by the end of the month. Another way to improve self-efficacy is to find a role model you identify with who has achieved her fitness goals. Research shows this can vicariously bolster your own self-efficacy.
Make it social.
Though it's not surprising, the dramatic effect of social support on exercise is worth emphasizing. In an analysis of 44 studies on exercise adherence, researchers found that it was highest when it involved a group, like a sports team or a dance group. Drop-in fitness classes were associated with slightly lower adherence, but they were still superior to solo, home-based exercise programs. Even if home-based exercise is your only feasible option, you can still harness the power of social support by recruiting a family member or friend to work out with you or harnessing the power of an online community. Some studies even suggest that simply discussing your plans to exercise with a healthcare provider, mentor, or friend can increase your likelihood of following through with it.
Adopt other healthy habits.
A handful of studies have demonstrated that people who prioritize eating a healthy diet are more likely to be active. The theory is that engaging in one health-promoting behavior tends to inspire others, and although the link is strongest between healthy eating habits and exercise, it's likely that any healthy behavior - like getting a full night's sleep or even flossing your teeth - can increase your probability of following through with exercise.
Keep your expectations in check.
If you expect to see a physical transformation within the first few weeks of starting an exercise program, you may be less likely to keep at it. Studies of new exercisers have found that those with unrealistic expectations of physical change tended to give up when their hopes were not immediately met. Health psychologists have dubbed this the "false hope syndrome." To avoid it, remember that noticeable physical changes from a new exercise routine can take months to develop. And if your goal is weight loss, it's important to know that exercise alone - without dietary changes - typically isn't enough. What you can expect from exercise, however, are short-term improvements in mood and sleep and, in the long term, a dramatically reduced risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, dementia, and several different types of cancer. How's that for motivation?
Pinterest Searches For Hair Accessories Are Up 400%, So We Found The Prettiest Ones
Headbands, usually reserved for your Blair Waldorf Halloween costume, are back in a big way. How big, you ask? If Pinterest data is to be believed, searches for "hair accessories" are up by 400 percent. That means it's time to pull your hair back into a ponytail and get to work - shopping for your new favorite accoutrement, of course!
Of course, the term "hair accessories" applies not only to headbands, but also bows, clips, and barrettes. So, even if 'bands give you headaches, you can get in on one of the season's most fabulously girlie trends. Ahead, we've found the 16 prettiest hair accessories you can buy right now.
Makeup Artists Share Their Favorite Everything-Proof Primers
As with many things in life, good makeup typically starts with a good foundation. And by foundation, we mean what you put on skin as part of your skincare routine before even getting to your actual foundation to ensure that it, and everything that follows, goes on smooth and stays there.
That's why more and more makeup artists are relying on primer to cover up uneven skin and keep excessive oil at bay.
Whether you're looking for a mattifier to keep dry or a luminizer to attain that fresh, dewy glow, read on for experts to reveal their personal go-tos.
If a Product Is "Natural," Is It Safe For Pregnant Women? We Uncover the Truth!
Once I got a positive pregnancy test, I quickly discovered that in addition to brainstorming baby names, I'd have to memorize a complicated list of dos and don'ts.
I took stock of what needed to change. Obviously, no more booze. But there were also subtle changes to make. I had to start asking waiters if the cheese on the menu was pasteurized and began googling mercury levels in different types of fish at the grocery store. Thankfully, my doctor gave me a handy "welcome to pregnancy" book, which listed out what types of foods, exercise, and medicines were safe, but one thing was missing: cosmetics. There was no direction on safe makeup and other personal care products. I had heard from friends who already had kids that some ingredients could be harmful to the baby. So I decided to make this my mom-to-be homework assignment. Here's what I learned.
Problems can include low birth weight and preterm birth.
"We should avoid risky ingredients at all stages of our lives; however, pregnancy may be a period in which women should be particularly careful," expert Nneka Leiba told me. She is the director of healthy living science for the Environmental Working Group. Exposure to toxic chemicals before conception and during pregnancy can have significant and long-lasting effects on reproductive health, according to both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Problems can include infertility, low birth weight, and preterm birth - the last two are relevant to expecting mothers. And if you're thinking of getting pregnant soon, it's still a good idea to start cleaning up your beauty routine.
Where to start? Any ingredient considered an "endocrine disruptor" should be off limits. These can interfere with our body's normal hormone functions. (EWG puts out a Dirty Dozen list of 12 endocrine disruptors to avoid.) Note that it's common for endocrine disruptors like phthalates to be categorized under "fragrance" or "parfum" on labels, so fragrance-free is the way to go.
In addition, you should avoid antiaging products with vitamin A, since too much could potentially lead to birth defects. Skin-lightning products are also no good, because they can interfere with the development of a fetus's skin. And it's important to talk to you ob-gyn about any prescription acne or skincare items you used before you got pregnant, as the FDA classifies some prescription as unsafe for a growing fetus. This can be a lot to keep track of. So here's how these no-go chemicals often show up on ingredient labels:
Avoid
- Retinyl palmitate and Retinol (vitamin A)
- Phthalates
- Parabens
- Dibutyl phthalate
- Triclosan
- BP-3
- Bisphenol A (BPA)
- BHA and BHT
- Dioxin
- Oxybenzone
- Ethanolamines (MEA/DEA/TEA)
- Diazolidinyl urea
- Phenylmercuric salts, acetate, nitrate
- Hydroquinone or glutathione
- Fragrance/parfum
One thing I noticed in my quest to clean up my vanity: many safe-looking products contain "natural fragrance." I asked Leiba if these were indeed safe. She explained that there is no legal definition for "natural." And even if a product is 100 percent natural, that does not mean it's safe. Think about it: poison ivy is technically natural. But would you rub it on your skin?
Remember that words like "organic," "natural," and "pure" mean absolutely nothing legally.
"There are many natural elements that are known to negatively affect our health," she said. And Leiba believes there's reason to be weary of natural fragrance specifically. She explained: "A company that used 'natural fragrance' on its products has chosen to keep the specific ingredients in the fragrance mixture from you. Whether natural or not, a consumer cannot make an informed decision about what to buy if ingredients are kept a secret." In this case, ignorance is not bliss.
With all that in mind, I now read the ingredient list and look for these keywords when buying cosmetics as a pregnant lady. Again, remember that words like "organic," "natural," and "pure" mean absolutely nothing legally.
Look For
- Fragrance-free
- BPA-free
- No parabens
- No phthalates
- No DEA
Based on my experience, the following brands often have products that are safe to use. It's also a good idea to check individual products on EWG's Skin Deep Database before making the switch. Keep reading to see what's in my beauty bag now that I have a baby on the way.
Selena Gomez's New Hair Took 9 Hours and 8 Bowls of Bleach
We all collectively gasped in admiration when lifelong chocolate brunette Selena Gomez debuted a new icy blond shade at the American Music Awards. We wouldn't blame you if it inspired you to immediately book an appointment with your colorist. If you plan to take the platinum plunge, however, you should come prepared. Thankfully, the woman behind Selena's new hue filled us in on the quite grueling process.
Riawna Capri, who tag-teamed with Nikki Lee, revealed on Instagram that the "Nirvana Blonde" shade took "9 hours, about 300 foils, and 8 bowls of bleach, all with two stylist[s] working together simultaneously." DAMN.
She continued, "It was a nice, long patient process of baby fine slices, then going back and opening each foil and reapplying, but done in one sitting." Addressing fellow stylists, she assured that "anything is possible in one day, it just takes time, no other clients ha, and patience to maintain the integrity of the hair."
As for her advice to aspiring platinum blondes out there, Riawna urges you to "be VERY patient with your stylist." For hair as chic as Selena's? Anything.
Yes, Victoria's Secret Angels Get Pimples - and This Is How They Deal!
You know the bride who gets the massive zit before her wedding because she's nervous? Well, some of the Victoria's Secret Angels walking in the 2017 Fashion Show in Shanghai are those brides - theoretically speaking. When I asked them about pimple care, I expected them to admit they consistently have clean skin. Maybe it's naive, but they look like goddesses IRL!
Instead, they authentically pointed out the blemishes on their faces and got real about acne care. Keep reading to learn what these mega models do to cover zits before their big event.
22 Hot New Beauty Launches You Need to Hoard This Fall
As our bottles of sunscreen and heat-friendly makeup start emptying as Summer ends, we've got our eyes set on exciting new beauty offerings for Fall. Like sweaters and pumpkin-spice everything, these new hair, skin, and makeup goods will make you stoked for the last leg of the year. From a hair lotion that repairs split ends to sheet masks for your nails (really), keep reading to see exactly what should be at the top of your shopping lists.
Watch All the 2018 Horror Movie Trailers We Have So Far
Call it the horrenaissance - horror movies are all the rage right now. Sure, frightfests have never really gone out of style, but 2017 has felt like perhaps the biggest horror movie boom since the late 1990s, which saw the release of such flicks as the first two Scream movies, The Blair Witch Project, Halloween: H20, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Lake Placid.
The box office earnings support that theory. According to film stat site The Numbers, 2017 horror movies, led by It and Get Out, have grossed nearly a billion dollars, which is on par with what horror movies grossed in 2014, 2015, and 2016 combined - and 2017 isn't even over.
But 2018 doesn't look to be slowing down on the horror front. It features the latest movies in several popular franchises, like Insidious, The Strangers, and The Purge, plus the highly anticipated Slender Man and the "final" film in the Halloween series that features the return of Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode.
Here are the trailers we have - keep checking back for updates as more become available.
3 Essential DIY Cleaners That Will Make Your Kitchen Sparkle
Say goodbye to harsh cleaning agents and hello to all-natural cleaning sprays that are just as effective (if not better) at eliminating dirt and grime. This DIY tutorial will show you how simple it is to whip up your own kitchen cleaners using some simple household products.
- Distilled vinegar: to help cut through grease, eliminate stains, and has great antibacterial properties.
- Baking soda: to clean and deodorize surfaces.
- Castile soap: a vegetable- and oil-based liquid soap used as a natural cleaning agent.
- Citrus fruits: rinds of oranges, lemons, and grapefruits consist of a natural property called limonene, which helps cut through oily residue and will leave your home smelling fresh and clean.
These products are not only safe and effective but will also serve as a big money-savers for those who are on a budget. For more on how to keep your kitchen spic and span, read on for recipe details.
Citrus-Scented Vinegar
Ingredients:
Mason Jar
Lid
Vinegar
1 grapefruit
1 lemon
Directions:
Step 1: Wash and dry the fruit.
Step 2: Using a knife, gently slice off the rind of the fruit.
Step 3: Place the rinds into the jar and fill the jar with vinegar.
Step 4: Seal the jar tightly and store in a dark, cool cupboard for one to two weeks.
Step 5: When ready, pour vinegar through a strainer to filter the rinds. Vinegar is ready for use.
Step 6: To make each of the cleaners, combine the ingredients as listed below.
Microwave/Stovetop Degreaser
2/3 parts water
1/3 part vinegar
3 teaspoon baking soda
4 teaspoon of Castile soap
8-10 drops of essential oils (lavender, orange blossom, mint)
Spray bottle
Floor Cleaner
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar
4 tablespoon of Castile soap
8-10 drops of essential oils (i.e lavender, orange blossom, mint)
All-Purpose Cleaner
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar
8-10 drops of essential oils (lavender, orange blossom, mint)
Spray bottle
16 Fierce Zumba-Inspired Workouts on YouTube That You Can (and Should) Do at Home
Love to Zumba? Good news: you don't need a gym membership or a Groupon to get in on the hip-shaking (and calorie-burning!) fun. Plenty of certified Zumba instructors actually upload their choreography to YouTube for anyone to follow along. The obvious downside is not having anyone there to point out your mistakes, but if you have two left feet, you might just view that as a positive.
Either way, trying out a new workout is a great way to jumpstart your healthy 2017 goals! Keep scrolling to follow along as these professionals demonstrate superhot routines set to some of your favorite Latin songs. Then, turn up our extra-motivating playlist.
- Additional reporting by Alessandra Foresto
16 Hysterical Gifts For Moms Who Are So Damn Good at Being Bad
Thanks in part to Bad Moms and its recent sequel Bad Moms Christmas, real-life bad moms everywhere are rejoicing and uniting. Ahead of the holidays, we put together some of our favorite gifts for self-proclaimed bad moms. What might that entail? Well, we've got pineapple-shaped shot glasses, a snarky sleep mask, and a laundry hamper that keeps it real. If you have a bad - or badass - mom on your holiday shopping list, browse our recommendations ahead.
7 Home Improvement Shows You Can Stream on Netflix Right Now
It's almost the weekend, and that means it is almost time to relax! Sure, you could go on a hike, enjoy a nice boozy brunch, or even catch up on the latest novel that's been sitting on your nightstand. But if you're in the mood for some more low-key plans (aka you just want to Netflix and chill), we totally have you covered. Read on as we break down seven of the most stream-worthy, and not to mention addicting, Netflix home shows available right now. Happy binging!
From Her Engagement to 2017, This Is Queen Letizia of Spain's Style Evolution
There's a clear difference in Queen Letizia of Spain's style from the moment it was first announced that the TV reporter (then known as Letizia Ortiz) was engaged to Prince Felipe, back in 2003, to today. During her first years as princess of Spain, Letizia kept a conservative look, wearing pantsuits, high necklines, and demure gowns, much like she did during her journalist days. But in the past couple of years, the queen has taken more risks, giving her style a modern turn in body-hugging dresses, printed skirts and pants, and Disney-worthy gowns. See the royal's transformation ahead, then check out her best moments with the king.
The Average Amount Parents Spend on Christmas Presents Per Child Might Surprise You
As a childless 20-something, I can't exactly get it down to a science how much I'd be willing to spend per child on my kids' Christmas gifts in the future, but as a former nanny, I know that a lot of days of the year, whether it's a piece of chocolate or a toy to celebrate a milestone or accomplishment, kids are the recipients of something exciting. Add birthdays, random holidays, and when Grandma comes to visit, and that's a whole other bunch of gifts a child receives throughout the year. So I guess that's why I was kind of shocked to hear that the average American says they'll spend about $330 per child on holiday gifts alone this year.
Maybe I'm naive - or cheap (though I don't think I am - you should see what my Amazon order history looks like) - but I feel like that's a hell of a lot of green to hand over for a few toys, puzzles, or video games. (I'm of the same belief as a coworker that just three gifts is the magic number, so those would be three expensive pressies. Plus, with Black Friday sales practically starting in August, it feels like you can get basically anything on sale these days.) Sure, some things are just expensive, but how many inherently expensive gifts - like smartphones or computers - are parents buying their children? No judgment, you do you, but this figure has got me seriously curious.
Less surprisingly, though, is the fact that kids get to have all the fun. Other data from the survey conducted by RetailMeNot shows that little ones make out the best when considering everyone on a person's gift list. Those surveyed said they'd spend approximately $196 on significant others, $105 on parents, $90 on siblings, and $57 on best friends.
Weigh in: is this $330 figure about right for you and your family? Are you nodding your head along with me and my shock or are you chuckling, wishing the amount you spent was that low? (I know it's rude to ask people about their spending habits, so I'm sorry in advance . . . no pressure.)
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