Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
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What 100 Calories Looks Like: Fresh Fruit Edition
Now that you know what 100 calories of baby carrots and other veggies look like, let's see how fresh fruits compare. Check out the chart below - you won't believe how many raspberries you'd have to eat to reach 100 calories!
| Fruit | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Apples | 2 extra small | 105 |
| Apricots | 6 whole | 101 |
| Bananas | 1 medium | 105 |
| Blackberries | 100 berries (or 1 1/2 cups) | 100 (93) |
| Blueberries | 125 berries (or 1 1/4 cup) | 97 (103) |
| Cantaloupe | 2 cups, diced | 106 |
| Cherries | 20 | 103 |
| Clementines | 3 whole | 104 |
| Cranberries, raw | 2 1/4 cups | 98 |
| Dates, medjool | 1 1/2 whole | 100 |
| Grapes, red or green | 30 | 101 |
| Grapefruit, pink or white | 1 1/4 whole | 95 |
| Honeydew | 1 3/4 cups, diced; about 35 pieces | 98 |
| Kiwi | 2 whole | 93 |
| Mango | 1 cup, sliced (or 3/4 whole fruit) | 107 (101) |
| Nectarine | 1 1/2 medium | 94 |
| Orange | 2 small | 90 |
| Papaya | 2 cups, cubed | 109 |
| Peach | 2 1/2 medium | 96 |
| Pear | 1 medium | 96 |
| Plum | 3 whole | 91 |
| Pluot | 2 1/2 medium | 100 |
| Pineapple | 1 1/4 cups, chunks | 103 |
| Pomegranate | 1/2 whole | 117 |
| Raspberries | 100 berries (or 1 1/2 cups) | 99 (96) |
| Strawberries | 25 medium | 96 |
| Tangerine | 2 medium | 100 |
| Watermelon | 30 balls (or 2 cups, diced) | 110 (91) |
This 10-to-1 Bodyweight Workout Takes Just 4 Minutes
Sometimes you don't work out because you don't have a ton of time. Sometimes it's because you don't know what exercise to do when you do have time. The 10-to-1 workout is here for you. It involves basic moves you can do anywhere, anytime, without any equipment, but this workout will target all your muscles and get your heart pumping.
Directions: Perform each exercise the designated number of reps, moving quickly but with proper form and attention to your breath. This workout should take you about three to four minutes to complete.
10 jumping jacks
9 squats
8 burpees
7 triceps dips (rest hands on a bench or on the floor)
6 alternating lunges (three on each side)
5 push-ups (rest on your knees if you need to)
4 plank jacks
3 V crunches
2 up-down planks (do one starting with the right elbow, then one starting with the left)
1 Sun Salutation B
Got time for more? Repeat this 10-to-1 workout up to five times.
Sick of the Treadmill? Here Are 46 Cardio Exercises to Help You Burn Major Calories
Just admit it: the treadmill, stationary bike, and elliptical can get boring after a while. But we get that you don't want to give up cardio entirely. If you need to spice up your cardio, we've got you covered. Here are some tried-and-true exercises that will get your heart rate up and strengthen the hell out of your cardiovascular system. And if you're trying to lose weight, these will become your very best friends.
8 Mouth-Watering Vegan Recipes That Won't Knock You Out of Ketosis
As a high-fat, low-carb diet, many keto recipes call for lean meats, like pork, chicken, and fish. However, ketosis can also be achieved by consuming plenty of other things, like nonstarchy vegetables, making this diet flexible for vegans and vegetarians. It's just a matter of finding the right plant-based recipes that abide by the keto rules. Choose dishes with ingredients that are low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats like avocado and cauliflower. For those of you looking for keto and vegan-friendly recipes, keep reading for meat- and dairy-free recipes that are delicious and full of flavor.
15 Keto-Approved Appetizers You'll Love Having in Your Rotation
If you're intrigued by the ketogenic diet craze but are feeling intimidated by the idea of coming up with tons of creative recipes, have no fear. The low-carb keto diet offers many opportunities to cook your favorite foods while still sticking to the plan. Here, we've rounded up 15 appetizer options, from egg cups to meat-and-veggie combos. Whether you're serving them up at a party or preparing them to enjoy solo, they are all sure to be winners.
9 Low-Carb Protein Bars Everyone on the Keto Diet Should Try - All on Amazon!
The keto diet is taking the fitness world by storm, and finding healthy food choices for it is getting easier by the day. Short for the ketogenic diet, this low-carb diet focuses on high-fat and moderate-protein foods, which ultimately helps burn fat. Whether you already practice the diet or want to try it out, we have one helpful hack for you: shopping premade snacks on Amazon. The megasite is filled easy food you can eat on the go when you're in a rush. We rounded up a list of low-carb and high-protein bars that will give you energy for the gym while helping curb your appetite. From chocolate chip cookie dough flavors to caffeine-packed choices, take a look.
Don't Waste Calories at a Bar: 5 Low-Calorie Cocktails to Order at Happy Hour
When you're worried about calories, drinking the wrong cocktail can make all the difference. Two drinks out with the girls suddenly turns into a 1,000-calorie night. Vodka sodas are always a safe bet but can get boring quickly. The next time you're out at a bar or restaurant, order one of these cocktails instead - all good and all well under 200 calories!
Want a Booty Like J Lo's? This Is How Many Times You're Going to Need to Hit the Gym
Take your butt to the next level - like J Lo's and Beyoncé's - by incorporating strength training into your current workout regiment. Weightlifting is the holy grail style of training when it comes to booty gains because your muscles are working against a load, causing microtears in the muscle, which then repair and adapt to handle the stimulus, leading to a bigger booty. POPSUGAR spoke with personal trainer and WNBA strength and conditioning coach Sarah Walls and New York Giants director of performance nutrition and assistant strength and conditioning coach Pratik Patel about how to best train your butt to achieve a bodacious, bootylicious ass.
According to Coach Walls, "The glutes are an often-underused and undertrained muscle group that can (and should) be trained during every training opportunity, especially if you have weak core muscles and balance in general." One of the most common causes for an undertrained and underused butt is sitting, as it tightens your hip flexors and essentially turns off your glute muscles. By spending more time targeting these muscles you'll not only enhance your booty, but you'll be preventing pain in areas like your knees and lower back too.
The amount of time spent training the lower body, specifically the glutes, should be determined by the following factors, according to Coach Pratik: the goals and fitness level of each person. For beginners, he recommended starting with one to two strength-training sessions spaced out in a week to ensure your muscles have enough time to recover. As tempting as it may be to do as many exercises and reps as you can in one session, if your body isn't accustomed to weightlifting, you'll find yourself sore and unable to move for a couple of days. Once you're comfortable with the movements and get past the initial soreness, gradually begin to transition to more advanced programs. "A more advanced person who works out most days of the week for the majority of the year will be able to train specific muscle groups two to three times per week with adequate rest and have no major issues," Pratik told POPSUGAR.
To prevent overtraining and injury, Coach Walls said not to train your glutes in the same exact way every day, but instead recommended a variation of both the load and exercises. "Two to three days a week can be fairly heavy, but the other days should be either light warmup focus or higher repetition work (with lighter weight)," said Walls. If a J Lo booty is what you're after, implement hip thrusts, deadlifts, hamstring curls (for that instant butt-lift effect), and sumo squats on your heavy days. Corrective exercises like glute bridges (both single leg and double leg), banded monster walks, and lateral band walks are all great exercises to implement into your warmup to activate your booty before any workout.
Pratik explained that recovery also plays an important role in achieving your booty goals, sharing that replenishing your body with nutrients and getting a minimum of seven hours of sleep will help your body produce the hormones that are responsible for helping repair damaged tissues and muscles. Stay on top of your recovery game by staying hydrated, foam rolling before (this helps increase range of motion) and after workouts, stretching after workouts, and doing hot and cold therapy to keep your body operating at its best.
Kick off your booty gains with these workouts:
Not Ready to Be Vegan? Try Being a Reducetarian
As more and more people are embracing a plant-based diet, they're cutting back on meat and even embracing a full-on vegan diet. Although it's not a new concept, veganism is gaining popularity; in 2017, about six percent of Americans called themselves vegan, while just one percent identified as vegan in 2014.
But if you want to eat a more plant-based diet but don't want to give up meat entirely? Then maybe you should try being a reducetarian. It's a pretty simple concept: a reducetarian is someone who purposefully reduces their consumption of meat and other animal products. This includes red meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and eggs. Although the reducetarian movement has roots in an environmental cause, a reducetarian doesn't have to have a specific reason for eating less meat.
The term reducetarian was coined by Brian Kateman, who wrote the book The Reducetarian Solution, which contains over 70 essays about how cutting 10 percent or more meat from your diet can help your overall health, the environment, and animals. Brian made reducing the consumption of meat an initiative.
"Reducetarianism is inclusive of vegans (no animal products), vegetarians (no meat), flexitarian or mostly vegetarian (a little bit of meat), semivegetarian (some meat), and anyone else who reduces the amount of animal products in their diet," he told Forbes in 2017.
Being a reducetarian is the conscious goal of reducing the amount of meat and animal products you consume; unlike veganism, it's not an all-or-nothing approach. The reducetarian movement encourages people to cut back just 10 percent of the meat from their diet. It can be as simple as only eating meat for one meal a day, swapping the chicken on your salad for tofu, or having an entire Meatless Monday.
If you're thinking about dipping your toe into veganism or vegetarianism, try being a reducetarian - there are no hard and fast rules, and all the little changes really add up.
This Is the 1 Thing I Did Twice a Week to Break Through My Weight-Loss Plateau
Intermittent fasting (IF) isn't for everyone, but it's like my soulmate. We live together in perfect harmony, and I feel my best when I'm doing IF, specifically 16:8, where I eat from noon until 7 or 8 p.m. I know this works the best for me because I've experimented with a few different methods such as skipping dinner instead of breakfast (terrible for family dinners!) and shortening my eating window to four hours (really tough for grueling CrossFit workouts!). I also tried stopping IF for two weeks, and I felt horribly bloated and tired the entire time, my sugar cravings increased, and I ended up gaining weight. I was so excited to get back to IF.
While living happily in my 16:8 life, I wasn't able to lose the weight I had gained from that IF break. Since mixing things up is recommended by experts to break through a weight-loss plateau, I decided to try a method of IF that my father had success with years ago known as the 5:2 plan, or the Fast Diet. Instead of fasting daily, like I was doing, you only fast two days out of the week and eat normally the other five. The catch is on those two fasting days, you can only consume 500 calories (600 for guys).
What I Did
For three weeks, I ditched 16:8 completely and did 5:2. Each week, I chose to fast on Wednesdays and Sundays, because I don't work on those days and thought it'd be easier if I could distract myself (and stay away from my kitchen). I chose to fast all day and then eat my 500 calories in the evening. I ate a small snack while cooking dinner around 4 p.m. (about 100 calories) and then had the rest of my calories at dinner around 5:30 or 6 p.m. On the other days of the week, I ate from 10 a.m. to around 8 or 9 p.m.
How I Felt
Mentally, the inconsistency was really hard for me that first week. I'm a schedule kind of girl, and not following the same eating plan every day was weird and messed with my energy levels. I didn't experience the same level of laser focus and high energy on those fasting days as I'm used to with 16:8, and I felt especially sluggish on my nonfasting days because I found not having the structure of an eight-hour eating window made me want to eat all day.
"Five hundred calories is not a lot, and during those first 10 days, I felt extremely hangry when I fasted."
Low energy increased my sugar cravings, and eating sugar made me feel bloated and my face broke out. Five hundred calories is not a lot, and during those first 10 days, I felt extremely hangry when I fasted, and the following morning, my ravenous appetite made me overeat. But by the third week, my body was used to the days I didn't eat until 4 p.m. I didn't feel hungry and I actually enjoyed the feeling of lightness and the time and mental space I gained from not thinking about food. Since I stopped eating around 6 or 6:30, and I hadn't eaten a ton, I definitely went to bed hungry, and on some nights, hunger pangs woke me up in the middle of the night.
The Hardest Part
I was on vacation that second week, and that helped as far as keeping my mind off food on those fasting days, but it was also a little tricky because my family was constantly eating and offering me food. That was the hardest part! I wasn't hungry, but it felt a little awkward having to make up excuses about why I wasn't eating lunch. Most of them know I don't eat breakfast, but I didn't want to explain this whole experiment, so I just said I felt bloated from eating a lot the day before.
Was I Able to Work Out?
For all three weeks, my workouts surprisingly felt fine. Since I'm used to working out in the early morning and not eating until noon, nothing had really changed there since I had energy from eating dinner the night before. If I ate dinner too late on those nonfasting days, I felt more bloated and tired, but other than that, workouts felt great. On those fasting days, I even felt inspired to walk more since getting outside was another good distraction and made me feel more energized. I also had enough stamina to attend a crazy-intense two-hour handstand workshop (where I learned the below pose, called Fallen Angel).
Did I Lose Weight?
To really see if this was an effective method of breaking through my weight-loss plateau, I weighed myself every morning for the first and third weeks. After that first week, I had actually gained (due to overeating), but once I got that under control, I found that by the end of the third week, I lost about two pounds. The before-and-after photos basically look the same. I can tell I was more bloated in the "after" photo, but I can also tell that my face and belly look a tad slimmer. Overall, I just feel less puffy and more comfortable in my skin.
Final Thoughts
I'm not a fan of 5:2, but it did get the job done. I hated the inconsistency in my schedule and in my energy levels. I felt less in control of my sugar cravings. I also have the tendency to want to keep eating once I start, even if I'm not hungry, and 5:2 definitely didn't help with that! Once I got used to not eating until 4 p.m. on those fasting days, I really didn't feel that hungry, and I enjoyed that "high" feeling so many IF-ers talk about. I also appreciated that changing up my eating routine helped me lose the extra weight I had gained during my IF break.
Will I keep going? Hell no! The 5:2 plan isn't something I can sustain, and that's what I love most about 16:8. I will say that not thinking about food, having to prepare food, or clean up dishes freed up time to do other things - I felt really productive on those days! But only eating 500 calories limited what I could do, and that part was frustrating. I think what I'll experiment with next is doing daily IF, but consuming all of my daily calories in a shorter eating window, from 1 until 7 p.m. I have some fitness goals like increasing my running pace, pressing into handstand, holding handstand longer, and being able to do more push-ups and pull-ups, and I feel like getting a little leaner will help. I'll keep you posted!
This Eyeliner Trick Is the Ultimate Lazy-Girl Lash Hack
Traditionally, Summer makeup looks use formulas with dewy or satin finishes. After all, it's refreshing to let a bit of skin peek through after covering it up all year! But in this beauty tutorial, YouTube vlogger PrincessMei eschews tradition in favor of all matte products - and the result is stunning.
This flawless finished face gives off a vintage vibe thanks to the subtle pops of color. PrincessMei used a light dusting of TheBalm Instain Long-Wearing Staining Powder Blush in Argyle ($22) and NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes ($6) to add hints of muted rose to her complexion without overwhelming it.
What we're especially enamored by in this tutorial is how PrincessMei draws on her lower lashes. It nicely counteracts the bold effect of her cat eye, balancing the look out. She finishes her eyes by applying mascara exclusively to the fringe on her lower lid.
"It's a hassle to come home after a long day and wrestle off my mascara," she explained. The light touch of product she uses on her lower lashes (plus the faux, drawn-on ones) makes her eyes appear extralarge with minimal effort!
Watch the video to discover how to re-create the look at home and which products PrincessMei used, and then shop more Spring beauty products here.
Wannabe Ariels Will Flip For These 11 Little Mermaid Tattoos
Are you obsessed with all things The Little Mermaid? There's no shame in your Ariel game. If you're certain that your love for the movie is eternal, we rounded up our favorite tattoos inspired by the Disney film. Check them out and consider one for yourself. There's always room for more ink.
Neutrogena Responds to Backlash After Claims That Its Towelettes Burned Customers' Skin
Neutrogena makes plenty of products we love: the Hydro Boost sunscreen is our new Summer staple, and we've been using the makeup remover towelettes since we can remember. So it surprised us when we learned that recently, some devoted fans have reported that their favorite Neutrogena products are causing their skin to burn, breakout, and develop hives.
According to several claims made on Consumer Affairs and on Neutrogena's website, products like the Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, Oil-Free Acne Wash, and the Pore Refining Exfoliating Cleanser have caused adverse skin reactions, ranging from burning, swelling, blisters, redness, dryness, and more.
We reached out to Neutogena for comment on the matter, and they let us know that they are taking these complaints seriously and are looking into it after seeing a spike in complaints in the past week. Nothing has been recalled - yet - but the company has launched an investigation into the matter. It should be noted that they are not aware of any change to the ingredients of these products, but they are also looking into this as a possibility.
"We are deeply concerned about recent Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes complaints and ask that Consumers who have experienced an adverse reaction, please call us at 1-800-582-4048 or send us a DM @Neutrogena immediately as we gather more details and get you answers. Our brand promise – we will respond to every complaint as soon as we have more information to share."
Neutrogena also hopes more people who are experiencing these issues will send the product causing concern to them for testing. We'll keep you updated on any developments with this story.
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5 Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoos That Will Clarify Your Hair in 1 Use
Achieving and keeping clean hair (as in the lightweight and bouncy kind you can't stop running your hands through) isn't always an easy feat, but experts say the secret to gunk-free (add to that nourished and strong) strands could be right in your kitchen cabinet.
"Apple cider vinegar can act as a natural clarifier for buildup or an oily scalp. It's great to use an alternative to harsh shampoos that can strip your hair from natural oils. It also leaves hair with incredible shine," says Liana Zingarino, a hairstylist at the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in New York.
This is especially true in the days of dry shampoo and lived-in hair. "The cider works to remove residue from all of those styling products and impurities to make your hair feel squeaky clean," explains Giovanni Vaccaro, creative director at Glamsquad.
Read on for five shampoos and rinses that will bring your hair back to its natural - and perhaps shiniest - state.
See EVERY Product in the Fenty Beauty Galaxy Collection Up Close and Personal
Shopping the Fenty Beauty Galaxy Collection at Sephora is going to take some planning. The initial debut of Fenty Beauty sold out quickly, with Rihanna-lovers leaving Sephora heartbroken and empty-handed. We predict this second iteration, which is also the holiday offering, will be just as hot-selling, so you need to be ready to hit "Add to Cart" fast.
Let us help you on your shopping journey by breaking down every damn thing you need to know about all 13 products, from the finish to how glittery each colorful shade is (and trust us, there's a lot of shimmer). Keep reading for the scoop, prices, and tips on how to wear the products. Plus, there's a photo of Rihanna in the latest campaign, looking as gorgeous as ever.
10 Best Body Washes Under $10
Whether you like bar soap, a fragrant gel, or something rich and creamy, you can never really have too many body washes in your bathroom beauty stash. From the relaxing to the stimulating, here are 10 of the best, all for under $10.
66 Cool Makeup Products Every Beauty Junkie Should Try in 2018
A new year isn't just for organizing your home and exercising more - it's time to play with your look, too! There are so many hot beauty releases we can't wait to try in 2018. We rounded up our favorite palettes, lipsticks, foundations, blushes, and more for you to test out. There's no better time than now, so treat yourself to an item or two. We're filling up our shopping cart ASAP! An instant makeover has never been so easy.
6 Key Mistakes You Might Be Making With Concealer
It's not just enough to spend five minutes a day applying your makeup: you need to make sure you have the right products, tools, and techniques to make the most of your look. While concealer might seem simple, there's actually more to it than you think. When it comes to finding the perfect concealer for your skin and complexion, it's all about trial and error to see what works and what doesn't. You should also visit a makeup artist for advice if you're struggling to pick your favorite. Here are the worst mistakes you could be making when putting on concealer in the morning.
I've Been Using the Same $8 Mascara For Years and It Makes My Lashes Crazy Long
When it comes to good makeup recommendations, I can always trust my mom. She taught me everything I know about beauty products - she can rock everything from a dark lip to a shimmery smoky eye. That's why I totally trusted her when she recommended L'Oréal Voluminous Original Mascara ($8) to me several years ago. Her lashes looked so long and fluttery with it on that I had to try it for myself.
I have always been frustrated with my own lashes. They're short and straight. It's hard to find a mascara that clings to each hair and truly gives off a luscious finish. That's when this new formula changed everything. The soft, classic brush combs through my lashes while applying plenty of product. With just one coat, my lashes are instantly thicker and longer. In the top photo below, you can see the difference when I apply the mascara to just my left eye. The photo beneath that shows both eyes fully coated.
Besides making my lashline more visible, the Carbon Black hue in inky and saturated. It pops against my blue eyes and nicely complements all eye shadow colors. The mascara also stays on all day without flaking or rubbing off. After a few swipes in the morning I'm all set until I wash my face at night.
I've been using this mascara for years now and it's still my favorite. If you're in the market for a new option, head to your local drugstore and give this one a try. I have no doubt you'll be as obsessed as I am.
Cruelty-Free Mascaras That Even Lash Extension Addicts Will Love
If you're thinking of transitioning your beauty routine to cruelty-free, we're here to help. There's no reason that cosmetics brands need to test on animals (it's not required by law in the United States), and many of your favorite brands have sworn off testing on our furry friends. Most beauty junkies don't want to sacrifice makeup quality - especially when it comes to getting long, thick, voluminous lashes - and you don't have to.
We've rounded up some of the blackest, thickest, most incredible mascaras on the market that all happen to be 100 percent cruelty-free. Keep reading to find your next go-to mascara without harming any animals.
12 YouTube Tutorials That Will Convince You to DIY Your Bridal Makeup
Once the initial excitement of planning a wedding wears off, most brides are faced with a tough reality: the wedding they've seen all over Pinterest may be out of their budget. But with some adjustments, any girl can have her dream day without forking over her life savings - with a little thriftiness, that is.
One of the best ways to save money without compromising on the ceremony or afterparty is by doing your makeup yourself (or convincing a trusted friend to do it for you). While choosing - and applying - bridal makeup yourself may sound daunting, it's much easier than you may think. Every bride wants makeup that feels classic, makes her glow, and will stand up against flash photography and a day of festivities, so it's really just finding the products and techniques that will help you achieve these makeup goals. Plus, you know your own face better than anyone!
To cover your bases, we've rounded up our favorite bridal tutorials aimed at those looking to DIY their big-day makeup. With these videos as your secret weapon, any bride can complete a look that she will love both the day of and for years to come.
I Refuse to Lend This Lip Mask to Anyone - It's Too Precious
I've tried hundreds of products in my time as a beauty editor and the truth is, most of them rotate in and out of my routine, and only few of them are truly life changing. However, one lip care product has consistently been a part of my beauty regimen since the first day I tried it: the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask ($26).
After seeing beauty lovers praising the mask on the Sephora Beauty Insider Community, I decided to give it a try. Over the last few years, it's become one of my holy-grail favorite products. This magical tube solves every lip problem I've ever had. Whether my pout is sunburned, chapped, cracked, or just generally dry, I can apply the mask before bed and wake up with my problem completely gone.
During harsh winds or especially dry weather, I wear the thick mask during the day, choosing from the four colors and one translucent shade. The formula contains the antioxidant resveratrol and jojoba oil to heal the skin as you wear the balm.
While I'm usually pretty generous about sharing my beauty products with my friends (I have a ton!), this is one product I hoard to myself. It's just too precious to share.
22 Reasons You Should Reread the Harry Potter Series RIGHT Now
First of all, no, you do not need a reason to reread the Harry Potter series. However, if you'd like a reason other than "because I love it so much it hurts," then these are extra justifications for plowing through the seven books. Again. Do they get old after the 27th read? I can tell you from personal experience that no, they do not. Here's more fuel for your (Goblet of) fire.
A Catholic Nun Perfectly Explains the Major Hypocrisy of the "Pro-Life" Argument
A Catholic nun's explanation of the term "pro-life" from 2004 is resurfacing - and it's powerful. On PBS's Now With Bill Moyers, Sister Joan Chittister explained why being against abortion doesn't mean you're pro-life.
Here's the full quote:
"I do not believe that just because you're opposed to abortion that that makes you pro-life. In fact, I think in many cases, your morality is deeply lacking if all you want is a child born but not a child fed, not a child educated, not a child housed. And why would I think that you don't? Because you don't want any tax money to go there. That's not pro-life. That's pro-birth. We need a much broader conversation on what the morality of pro-life is."
Chittister's position is not only informed by her faith, but also her academic experience: she's written over 50 books and has multiple degrees (including a doctorate).
The crux of Chittister's point is that there's a difference between advocating for birth and advocating for that child's entire life. If antiabortion proponents are truly "pro-life," then those same legislators would not argue for defunding programs like those that provide school lunches or health care. Many who oppose abortion also oppose access to contraceptives. Antiabortion congressmen have consistently also advocated for defunding Planned Parenthood, which provides women with birth control options.
Liberals have pointed to Chittister's quote as an argument for the social benefits that Republicans hope to limit without providing feasible options for women if they cannot obtain abortions.
This Alternate Harry Potter Story About Neville Will Rock Your World
Any true Harry Potter fan keeps up with all the new theories and possibilities that seem to pop up every few weeks. This latest one is an alternate storyline that completely turns around the series, focusing instead on Neville Longbottom.
The fan fiction, written by Tumblr user ink-splotch, explores what the world of Harry Potter would've looked like if Voldemort had chosen to mark Neville as his opponent instead. The long story makes huge changes to each book - for example, the writer imagines that Neville wouldn't be a "savior," but rather a scarred Neville who would still forget and lose items. The books would still focus in on Harry, Ron, and Hermione's adventures but only because they were reckless and willing to explore, not because of some unprecedented need to stop Voldemort.
Read the full post below to see how the entire Harry Potter world could've been. It definitely makes you think about all the relationship dynamics in the series.
Whoa.
Prepare to Squint For Hours Trying to Find the Hidden Animals in This Painting
Fancy yourself a keen observer? Do you always find Waldo within minutes? Then try your hand at the latest Playbuzz optical illusion quiz that's driving the internet a little loopy.
The quiz, created by Alan Sherin, features a moving painting GIF. The objective? Find the four hidden animals in it. See if you can find them in the illustration below.
Can't spot them? The four animals are a fox, antelope, bat, and flamingo. The bat, antelope, and fox are all on the rock on the far right. The flamingo is located at the bottom left, near the patch of green grass. It might not be as infuriating as trying to find a cell phone that looks exactly like the carpet it's laying on, but it's pretty damn close.
These "Tech Tats" Are Going to Upgrade Your Life and Have You Feeling Like a Robotic Badass
Ever been way too busy to make a doctor's appointment for your physical, but wished there was another way for them to collect all your medical information? Or, what about wanting to pay for dinner with your credit card without ever having to take out your wallet? While it may seem too good to be true, Chaotic Moon has developed a solution to do all of that and so much more just by attaching a little tattoo to your arm. Back in 2015, the software development firm created a prototype for these all-encompassing "Tech Tats," and they have recently resurfaced because it is just SO cool.
The brainiacs at Chaotic Moon have developed this product with the medical, banking, and fitness industries in mind. "The Tech Tattoos can really tie in everything into one package," said Eric Schneider, creative technologist, hardware at Chaotic Moon. "So it can look at early signs of fever, your vital signs, heart rate, everything that it needs to look at to notify you that you're getting sick or your child's getting sick."
How is this different from your current wearable? Well, it can go anywhere on your body, not just your wrist and it can even be washed off like a temporary tattoo. They create a circuit on your skin and are able to monitor body temperature, stress levels, and more medical data from your body. It's unknown when the Tech Tats will be available to the public, but Mashable reports that the ultimate goal is to make it super cheap, so you can buy a box like a box of Band-Aids.
10 of the Worst Countries (and 2 of the Worst States) For LGBTQ+ People Today
As the rights of LGBTQ+ persons seem to be advancing at an increasing speed, it can be easy to overlook that more than 2.7 billion people live in countries where homosexuality is illegal. Many countries around the world not only harbor homophobia and transphobia, but take active measures to persecute - and even execute - people because of their sexual and gender identities. And while America might seem like a bastion of sexual and gender freedom, certain states are particularly dangerous for LGBTQ+ persons.
To raise awareness of these problems and to confront the remaining barriers of human rights, we're taking a look at 10 of the worst countries - and two of the worst US states - for LGBTQ+ people today.
This 4-Leaf Clover Puzzle Is Harder Than It Looks - Seriously
Love everything to do with St. Patrick's Day? Or, maybe you love puzzles? Well, we're bringing you a puzzle that combines both in a moving GIF.
Pusheen, an adorable illustrated cat beloved by the internet and anyone who likes cute things, posted a puzzle on its Facebook page asking people to find a four-leaf clover. Try it for yourself below.
The post is incredibly popular, with more than 56,000 reactions, 17,000 shares, and 3,000 comments. Did you have trouble finding the four-leaf clover? One commenter pointed out how to find it: look at the wagging tail, count four clovers down, and you should be able to see it. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Drapple Is a Thing All Harry Potter Fans Need to Know About Right F*cking Now
Harry Potter fans are many things. Creative, brilliant, hilarious, and sometimes, we're a little weird. I talked with Tom Felton aka Draco Malfoy at the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, and I obviously had to ask him the most important hard-hitting question of all: what's his favorite pair to ship in the Harry Potter world? When he asked me if I knew what "Drapple" was, everything I thought I knew about Harry Potter, Harry Potter fans, the internet, and life in general flew out the window. Basically, Drapple is a romantic relationship pairing that fans ship, or pull for, and it involves Draco Malfoy and an apple. A green one, like the one that started this madness in a scene in Prizoner of Azkaban. I actually felt like a terrible fan for not knowing about this, um, unique ship, which people argue is canon because, OK technically it is.
He does caress one lovingly in The Half-Blood Prince as he pulls it out of the Vanishing Cabinet. And the way he bites into that crisp, juicy fruit in The Prisoner of Azkaban does seem sexy, I guess? Sh*t, I think I've spent too much time in the depths of Tumblr . . . because am I shipping Drapple now too? No, for me, it's Dramione for life. Here's some of the internet's most creative Drapple memes, GIFs, and fan art that may have you weirdly shipping the pair but will definitely have you laughing out loud.
This Adorable Stray Dog Is Now a Monastery's Newest Friar
A monastery in Bolivia has a new adorable friar: a stray dog who goes by Friar Bigotón. The schnauzer dog, originally a stray, was recently adopted by a Franciscan monastery in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Friar Bigotón and his story went viral after photos of him dressed in Franciscan clothing were posted to Facebook.
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The dog, named Friar Carmelo and who also goes by the nickname Friar Bigotón (mustache in English), is seen in various photos running around the monastery, drinking water - all while dressed as a friar. The Facebook album, was posted by Kasper Mariusz Kaproń Ofm, on Feb. 26. It's clear that people love the dog a lot, considering the album has more than 2,000 reactions.
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Fray Carmelo predicando a los peces
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Friar Jorge Fernandez told the Dodo that Carmelo loves playing and running - and that they're big fans of him. "Here, all of the brothers love him very much. He is a creature of God."
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It's thanks to local adoption agency, Proyecto Narices Frias, that Carmelo found a new home. We're so glad he did - he looks like he's having the time of his life.
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43 Insanely Creative Cosplays to Inspire You
From historically accurate costumes to creative combinations of different fandoms, cosplayers always find a way to make their elaborate outfits stand out. At this year's WonderCon, held in Anaheim, CA, over the weekend, cosplayers from all over the country brought their A game. Don't let their hard work go to waste, so check out these incredible cosplays and start preparing for your next con.
What It Feels Like to Travel While Black
I woke up at 6 a.m. in a tiny hotel room in Tokyo, checked my phone, and found an email from our hostel in Kyoto: "You missed your check-in date." In a half-awake frantic moment, I rummaged through my bag to find the itinerary I had printed out before we left New York. We were supposed to have left Tokyo the day before to head to Kyoto. It slowly hit me that we had accidentally overstayed our reservation at this accommodation and no one at the front desk had said a thing. I woke up my boyfriend, screamed at him to pack up as quickly as possible, and we ran out of there like criminals in the early morning light.
The jet lag had overcome me since our arrival, and I had gotten my days mixed up, which was the most innocent of blunders. However, the main feeling overflowing me in that moment wasn't shame over this simple mistake, but instead, "Oh God, they're going to think I'm a horrible, stealing, gross, American black woman with no respect for their hotel." My white boyfriend couldn't fathom why I was so upset over this mishap. But as a white person, of course he'll never understand what it is like to not just inhabit a person of color's body, but to travel while black.
When I go abroad, I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders to be a good example of a black woman.
When I go abroad, I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders to be a good example of a black woman so negative stereotypes don't continue, especially in homogeneous cultures where there is a lack of diversity. The media doesn't exactly portray black people incredibly well, and people watch it and make assumptions about what we're like based on the color of our skin. In some places, they've rarely even seen a black person in real life.
I am constantly aware of every move I make when I step outside of the United States. There is not a single moment when I am not cognizant of how I'm representing myself as I walk through the streets of Bangkok or photograph the monuments of Paris. It's a stinging fear of my presence in their country not being a positive one and therefore contributing to their biases toward people who look like me. When a white person does something unfortunate, they don't become an example of their entire race. But when one black person does something wrong, it paints us all that way in the eyes of others.
I feel that I am lucky that my travels have not included overt racism toward me, and that shows me the world is changing a lot in its ideals and how it treats people. For some, an article such as this might be talking about the moments of discrimination they've faced while journeying, but I am thankful that I've seemingly been born in a time that lends better to my presence in a place not leading to a negative slur or race-based attacked. The worst treatment has unfortunately come from my being a woman more than anything else.
When a white person does something unfortunate, they don't become an example of their entire race. But when one black person does something wrong, it paints us all that way in the eyes of others.
I think of all the people in the past who looked like me and had adventurous spirits but couldn't go anywhere, and I feel that I have no right at all to complain about what it's like today. Black people are traveling more than ever. It's not a secret that there are many websites and Facebook groups out there that cater to a diverse group of travelers to inspire and connect with one another. There are finally amazing travel bloggers of color going to places in the world and reporting on what it's like to actually be there, sharing their experiences as diverse globetrotters.
But the numbers are still small compared to affluent white voyagers. Fear of how you may be treated, discouragement from your family and peers, or even just lack of resources to make a trip happen mean that there are still fewer people of color stepping out into much of the world, and there are instances of black people being stared at or even pulled into photographs like a celebrity because of their rare appearances in certain cultures. I have yet to be the subject of a selfie, but I have gotten called "Beyoncé" and "Oprah" before, despite looking nothing like them.
Traveling as a black woman is a form of activism to me. I strive to change perceptions through my actions abroad. I never want to leave a country having made a local citizen think lesser of black people due to something I have done. I act respectfully, dress according to cultural standards, attempt to learn basic words in their language, respond politely, and interact cordially with those I meet. It's all done in order to maintain some sort of picture that I am not whatever ill-willed nonsense American media wants to portray me as and that there's no reason to be afraid or suspicious of my actions, just in the same way I wouldn't want a security guard following me through a store as I shop.
I still think back to when we stayed the extra night in Tokyo and what the owner of the hotel must think of me or if they even noticed or cared, and I hope it didn't reflect badly on my kinfolk who stay there in the future. Perhaps I'm overthinking it too much and should relax, but it's because I do care about the future of black travel that I pour so much of my heart into my behaviors abroad and only want to be the best I can be so things are better for everyone in the times to come.
Take 1 Look at This INSANE Photo of the Moon, and You'll See Why It's Going Viral
Every time we get a different view of space, we're simply left in awe of its mesmerizing natural beauty. One photo of the moon in particular is no exception to that, as it has just started sweeping the internet and taking our breath away in the process.
The image features a view of an almost translucent crescent moon through the top of the Earth's atmosphere, and it's absolutely stunning. We've never seen the moon look like this before! This snapshot was captured by an astronaut in the Johnson Space Center's Image & Analysis Laboratory back in 2006, and it recently found its way to Reddit, where space-lovers noted its beauty and quickly made it go viral.
Some users even observed how the photo looks noticeably similar to a specific shot of the Death Star in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Seriously, the resemblance is uncanny . . . was this the movie director's sly way of giving NASA a hat tip? The internet seems to think so!
9 Next-Level Relationship Goals
Are you madly in geek love? Good, because the Internet is going to motivate you to take your amour to the next level. In what follows, the funniest relationship goals designed just for gamers, nerds, and other geeks. Try to hit all 9 before the New Year?
What Donald Trump Has Wrong About Transgender Americans Like Me
When I was about 6 or 7, I remember praying to wake up and magically be a boy.
When I was 10, my mother pulled me out of school because she got a phone call telling her kids at school were calling me "gay." I didn't know what it meant.
When I was 17, I recall getting physically ill at the thought of wearing a dress under my graduation gown.
When I was 19, I finally found out what being transgender meant.
Up until that point, I had been under the impression that I was a lesbian who fell heavily on the butch side of things. I could dress the part and ignore the shouts of "Is that a boy or a girl?" while walking through my college campus. There was just no way I could magically become the boy I always wanted to be.
I wasn't a freak or a "burden," as the leader of our country likes to say.
But, wait. Being transgender is a thing? There's hope for me? I dove headfirst into the research and lives of other transgender individuals, seeing my own story reflected in their words. I wasn't a freak or a "burden," as the leader of our country likes to say. This was the validation I so needed.
When I was 24, I began hormone replacement therapy.
When I was 26, I got a double mastectomy to remove my breasts.
When I was 27, I finally got legal documentation that showed I am male.
That same year, it became quite clear that my entire being was under attack.
Upon looking at me, most people see me as male and I pass well enough. I'm a little on the scrawny side (and by a little I mean a lot) with patchy facial hair, but I haven't been misgendered in a few years. I do a lot of things cisgender males do, and I do a lot of things that cisgender males don't do because they don't want to jeopardize their masculinity. I work out, I spend time with my wife and our fur babies, I love my mom, and I've cried during every episode of This Is Us. I don't wear a badge that says I'm transgender, and I typically only bring it up if it's brought up in discussion.
I'm not contagious.
I'm not contagious. I'm not going to brainwash your children into wanting to start hormone treatment. I'm not going to warp your values if you come in contact with me. Honestly, I'm actually really boring. My idea of a great Friday night is spent on the couch with my wife playing video games and eating food that's extremely bad for me.
And, yeah. I've got a wife. She is a cisgender female. If anyone were to look at our wedding photos, they'd see a man and a woman getting married. Our dogs were the best man and flower girl. My parents were there and her entire extended family were there. My extended family is uncomfortable with my being trans, so most of them didn't respond to the wedding invite.
The author as a child.
Those in leadership positions within our country want to paint transgender people as being the enemy - almost as bad as those "fake news" outlets. They say we're not mentally fit, we're burdens and distractions - hell, we're not allowed to use the damn bathroom.
Donald Trump recently tweeted an announcement that sure sounds like he's reinstating the transgender ban in the military, something former President Barack Obama dismantled during his time in office. You know, Donald Trump? The same guy who championed how he'll be a better candidate for LGBTQ+ folks during his campaign? That guy.
You know what's crazy, though? The United States Armed Forces is currently the top employer of transgender individuals. These people are risking their lives to represent a country that wants to erase them from history. In fact, openly transgender individuals were supposed to be able to start enlisting in the military on July 1, but the heads of the military asked for a six-month extension so they can "review" a bit more.
But, no. Here we are again. Banned from serving our country. Banned from workplace protections. Banned from health insurances. Banned from bathrooms.
Do you know what transgender people do in the bathroom? We practice basic biological functions.
We've become a danger to society, the menaces lurking in the changing rooms at Target. We're being erased by the government and conservative religious folks. We're "unnatural," much like the medication you take, that breast job your neighbor had done, or 99 percent of the food you ingest.
Do you know a transgender person? Is your kid transgender? Your coworker? Your neighbor? Maybe you should introduce yourself to a transgender individual. Ask them (polite and noninvasive) questions. Get to know them.
We're not that exciting. I mean, all we want is a dog to pet, a place to pee, and the right to live our lives as our true selves. Pretty much the same thing you want and have.
We're not burdens. We're not mentally unfit.
We're people.
And you'll probably like us. I mean, I'd invite you over for video games, puppy cuddles, and really good food. What's not to like about that in a friend?
This Children's Puzzle Is Testing the Patience of Everyone You Know
If you love Where's Waldo puzzles or a good challenge, try finding the six hidden words in this drawing from the children's magazine, Highlights. The puzzle is going viral on Facebook with many people debating just how many words are in the drawing - or voicing their frustration.
The puzzle was originally posted on Feb. 27 on a Facebook page called Dude and has more than 25,000 reactions, 11,000 comments, and 138,000 shares. For the most part, people are commenting what words they found. Some people are sharing other words they are finding throughout the puzzle. Try it for yourself below.
Seriously I could only 4 words in this picture
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Did you get it? The hidden words are: book, story, pages, read, novel, and words. One commenter said they also found five more words: or, age, boo, tory, ad. Yes, those are words within the original six but there aren't any rules on how to find them!
Hopefully, this didn't drive you too crazy and at least this one didn't involve any math!
Toy Story Land's Restaurant Menu Is Here, and We Need to Talk About the S'mores French Toast
Walt Disney World's highly anticipated Toy Story Land is slated to open on June 30 at Hollywood Studios, and we can hardly wait. Luckily, we have the new menu for Toy Story Land's restaurant, Woody's Lunch Box, to tie us over in the meantime. The restaurant aims to put a "modern spin" on classic lunchtime favorites, but believe me, you won't find lunches like these on the playground. Miss your childhood toaster pastries? Try the Chocolate Hazelnut Lunch Box Tart, which is topped with bacon. In the mood for nachos? You might want to opt for the chili cheese totchos.
Of course, the Toy Story-inspired menu also stays true to Woody's cowboy roots with a Texas-style brisket sandwich, and another option gives a nod to Buzz's intergalactic adventures with a novelty Alien Sipper. Keep reading to see all the Woody's Lunch Box menu items coming your way this Summer.
This Harry Potter Theory About Dumbledore's Deluminator Will Break Your Damn Heart
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We first encounter Dumbledore's mysterious "Put-Outer" early on in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, when he knocks out an entire street's lights with just a few clicks.
"It seemed to be a silver cigarette lighter. He flicked it open, held it up in the air, and clicked it. The nearest street lamp went out with a little pop. He clicked it again - the next lamp flickered into darkness. Twelve times he clicked the Put-Outer, until the only lights left on the whole street were two tiny pinpricks in the distance, which were the eyes of the cat watching him."
At the time, it seemed that the device was a nifty bit of magic just for turning lights off and on with flair - useful, but not so remarkable. We, of course, learn that the Put-Outer, or Deluminator, is much more. It was Dumbledore's will that the device be passed to Ron Weasley after his death, and Ron later discovers it's more powerful than any of them realized.
In The Deathly Hallows, the journey to find the Horcruxes becomes too much for Ron, and he abruptly leaves Harry and Hermione to continue the quest without him. His departure was due in part to the effect Slytherin's locket Horcux had on him, and he immediately regrets his decision to abandon his friends. Unfortunately, he is unable to find them again, until the Deluminator works its true magic, to lead him back to where his heart is, to be reunited with his friends.
A Redditor recently shared a moving theory about the nature of the Deluminator, which if true would illuminate Dumbledore's brilliance even more and further underscore the late headmaster's believe in the power of love. Read the theory ahead.
Based on the theory, Dumbledore designed the Deluminator using a branch of magic he knew Tom Riddle, later Voldemort, had an aversion to, making it less likely that Riddle would think to combat what he didn't believe was even worth considering. It also means that Ron's love for Harry and Hermione led him back to where he was needed despite how difficult their task was, because as the theory reminds us, "we need love the most when we are lost in the dark."
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