Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mercredi 12 septembre 2018
Try to Keep Up With Kourtney Kardashian's Massive Designer Bag Collection
Kourtney Kardashian's handbag collection is, in a word, extensive. The eldest of America's most famous sisters has no shortage of designer duds at her disposal - and the same clearly goes for her arm candy. Seemingly every time she steps out, Kourtney is toting a bag from high-end hitmakers like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, and Fendi.
Kourtney's style is arguably the least over-the-top, compared to the rest of her siblings: she keeps it sexy but (mostly) wearable and carries handbags that veer on that same sleek and classic-meets-trendy side, often repeating her favorites. And aside from travel gear, she clearly prefers styles that are small to mini size. Whether a member of her entourage is carrying all her extra stuff or she manages to fit it all into her teeny purses, we may never know. What we do know: you're going to want to scroll through Kourtney's enviable assortment of bags ahead and shop some of her best investments for yourself.
12 Pairs of Stylish Jeans You'll Never Guess We Uncovered on Amazon
We're firm believers that no wardrobe is truly complete until you have at least one solid pair of jeans you can wear everywhere. If you're still on the hunt for your perfect ones, you've come to the right place. Whether you're a fan of skinnies, bootcut, or straight-leg choices, we found it all. We shopped on Amazon because the mega site has a surprisingly impressive denim collection filled with all your favorite brands, at every price point. Need more convincing? Ahead, you'll find 12 pairs worth owning. Take a look.
Selena Gomez's Dress Is the Perfect Mashup of Edgy and Romantic, Just Like Her
As a Coach ambassador and muse, Selena Gomez wasn't just going to wear any ol' outfit for the brand's Spring 2019 show. The 26-year-old star knew she had to dress to impress for Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers's runway show at New York Fashion Week, and boy, did she deliver!
Selena wore a gold dress with so many intricate details, we nearly busted out our magnifying glasses to inspect them in all their glory. Her metallic minidress - a Coach number she designed herself for her collaborative collection with the brand - was not only covered in fringe and jeweled studs, but it also featured a sheer black collar, a bow, and long sleeves, all of which were adorned with a teeny-tiny floral print that you could only notice from up close. Her glimmering ensemble shone bright as she watched models strut down the runway from the front row.
Selena let her ornate dress speak for itself, simply styling it with a pair of maroon sandals with a golden buckle strap to match. Ahead, admire her front-row outfit at the Coach show, and keep reading to shop similar styles for yourself.
22 Cute Sweaters So Comfy, You'll Wear Them Over and Over Again This Fall
We're currently doing a closet overhaul because we will need plenty of space for all the sweaters we'll be buying this season. And oh my, are there so many to choose from. Whether you want something loose and comfy or tight and figure-flattering, there's an option out there that will speak to you. To be honest, it's going to be nearly impossible to choose. We created your ultimate guide to the very best sweaters out there in a variety of price points and styles. Let's shop.
Related: Your Ultimate Guide: 25+ Black Boots That Are Cute and Versatile
10 of Meghan Markle's Iconic Fashion Moments to Re-Create For Halloween
Let's face it, 2018 is the year of Meghan Markle. Not only did she marry a real-life prince, but she's also become a bona-fide fashion icon. So it makes sense that the Duchess of Sussex is set to be one of the most popular Halloween costumes of the year. To help you be the most stylish Meghan at your Halloween party, we've rounded up the items you need to give your costume a little "Markle Sparkle."
Of course we'll be breaking down her iconic wedding day look, but if you're afraid you'll get lost in a sea of bateau-neck white gowns and tiaras, we've got plenty of other Meghan-inspired costume ideas for you to choose from as well. The best part? All the items are so stylish, you'll want to wear them after Halloween is over too.
Whoever's Next to Anna Wintour at Fashion Week Has the Best Seat in the House
For celebrities, sitting front row at Fashion Week is pretty much a given - but what happens when you find out that you're sitting alongside the Anna Wintour? The Vogue editrix is famous for her self-assured, slightly intimidating, poker-faced Fashion Week presence, and earning a seat next to her could easily be a dream come true for most fashion-loving celebs. It also sets in motion a longtime industry superstition: does earning a coveted spot next to Anna also nab you a Vogue cover? Just in time for the start of Fashion Week, we're taking a look back at some of the stars who have been seated next to Anna during the shows.
- Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak and Nikita Ramsinghani
30 Unexpected Ways of Styling Your Trench Coat This Fall
We all have that one outfit we gravitate toward for each season of the year. In the Summer, it's denim cutoffs and a white tee, and in the Winter, it's a chunky sweater with jeans and a puffer jacket. But, the one season that always has us in a tizzy is Fall. With some days being cooler than others, the fluctuating temperatures can cause us to stare at our closets for hours on end in utter confusion.
Enter: the trench coat. While this coat is a wardrobe staple for many, it is, in our opinion, the one Fall outfit that truly never dies. This season, we've seen so many new iterations of the coat along with so many unexpected ways of styling it. Read on to see what we're talking about, and shop some our favorite selections to make your collection feel fresh and updated.
7 Runway Looks We Saw That Are Just SO Kate Middleton
We bet Kate Middleton's stylist has her eye on the runways, ready to update the duchess's wardrobe just as soon as she finishes her maternity leave. We dug up some of Kate's old looks for inspiration and matched them up with the fresh Spring 2019 silhouettes we're spotting on the runways. From a couple of new, dreamy white dresses to a Carolina Herrera coatdress we can imagine Kate wearing proudly, read on to see which ensembles made us think, "Oh, yes! That's just so Kate!" as we admired them strutting down the catwalk. Then, check out Kate's best outfits of the year so far - in our opinion, anyway.
9 Party Dresses From Amazon So Stunning, You'll Do a Double Take
In need of a party dress? It might be surprising, but we found amazing choices from Amazon with affordable price tags. The huge online retailer offers a variety of dresses that fit different needs. So whether you want something sparkly and glam or black and simple, we've got you covered. Take a look at these hot picks.
Nordstrom's Coat Selection Is Out of This World - These Are the 17 We Love
By far Fall is our favorite season of the year to shop. From splurging on the newest boots to getting ready to cuddle up in cozy layers, we just can't get enough. As we hunt for the perfect coat we can wear again and again, we decided to turn to Nordstrom. The popular department store carries all our favorite brands at every price point. To save you time, we curated a list of this year's must-have choices, so all you have to do is shop. Take a look.
I Successfully Did Weight Watchers on a Road Trip - Here's What I Ate
It's taken a lot of traveling for me to realize that just because I'm on vacation, I can't eat whatever I want. I'm a fan of making that excuse, but now that I'm back on Weight Watchers - again - I've tried to get those tendencies under control. I recently put that to the test when I did a five-day road trip.
I planned well in advance for all aspects of my trip, down to selecting a rental car that I thought was best suited. My friend and I opted for a Buick Regal Tourx because it was roomy enough to haul our luggage along with food and drinks. It also had a handy GPS system in the dash that allowed us to search for food options for dinners each night.
I packed breakfasts, lunches, and snacks in two different coolers to stash in the trunk. All the perishables were in one cooler that I refilled with ice from every hotel and all the nonperishables were separate. I specifically kept everything in the trunk so I wouldn't be tempted to snack constantly while on the road, knowing I'd struggle not to if food was within reach.
I also packed some extra supplies that came in handy. I brought a case of water with Crystal Light packets to give me some variety in my drinks, my own dishes just in case, and my own measuring cups and spoons. I wanted to be as precise as possible with the food I bought for the trip, because that was where I had the most control. I knew my dinners out would be a gamble, so I needed to keep an accurate count of my SmartPoints at breakfast and lunch.
My daily SmartPoints base is 25, and while I went over each day, it wasn't usually by much, and it was actually right around where I usually hover. As someone who's not a fan of vegetables, I tend to not eat many of them and instead opt for the food with SmartPoints, keeping me right around 25 or a little more every day. That's what the weekly points are for!
My trip was five days down the West Coast, from Seattle to Los Angeles. I had a weigh-in right before I left and another one right after I got back, and lo and behold, being careful on the road trip paid off and I actually lost just over two pounds. It was probably the first time I lost weight on vacation, and it was exhilarating! But it didn't feel like hard work, because I still ate out every night; I just had to be smart about it. For some insight on what I ate every day, keep reading.
Time Restricted Eating vs. Intermittent Fasting: Which One Should You Do?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a wildly popular way to eat. Although people swear by IF to help them lose weight, it can also improve digestion, give you more energy, and curb sugar cravings. There are actually five different ways to do intermittent fasting, each of which promises similar results (weight loss, improved energy, etc.).
But what about time-restricted eating? Turns out, time-restricted eating is a form of intermittent fasting, with some notable differences from other forms of IF. Here, we break down what each one means and whether either of these eating methods is right for you.
I Haven't Eaten Dairy For 4 Years, and I've Experienced These 12 Massive Health Benefits
As a young animal lover, I stopped eating meat when I was 13 years old, and dairy was an absolute staple. I didn't think anything was wrong with it because it wasn't like the cows were being killed, right? Wrong. So wrong. It wasn't until four years ago, when I watched the documentary Vegucated, that I found out how inhumane the dairy industry is. I had no idea! Cows are artificially impregnated at an alarming rate, and after they gave birth, their babies are brutally taken away from them immediately and hooked up to a machine to give their milk to us. I was sobbing watching a farmer drag a newborn calf away from its mama while she screamed and tried to chase after it as they held her back.
I live in Vermont, where the joke is that there are more cows than people. I spoke to tons of small family farms to find out the truth. They all nodded. I was shocked that one very well-known organic farm explained, "The reason we separate the calf right away is so they don't bond. Already you can hear the moms and calves mooing to each other, and it'd be much worse if they stayed together." It made me sick. As a mother of two, my heart ached, and I felt compelled to give dairy up overnight.
Aside from feeling good about not supporting the cruel dairy industry, I had no idea how dramatically my life would improve over the past four years. Here are the amazing health benefits I experienced after going dairy-free.
The 5 Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), According to an Ob-Gyn
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a complicated hormonal condition that affects an estimated one in 10 women of childbearing age (five to 12 percent, depending on the population that is sampled). However, these numbers may vary, as many women have PCOS but do not know it. Although PCOS can be diagnosed by a healthcare provider, symptoms often go ignored until a woman tries to get pregnant - 75 percent of women with PCOS struggle to conceive.
Women with PCOS produce more male hormones than usual, which causes enlarged ovaries with multiple small cysts due to the follicles not maturing into eggs. This leads to a host of physical symptoms, many of which go ignored. Ob-Gyn Nataki Douglas, MD, chair of the Modern Fertility Medical Advisory Board, told POPSUGAR five of the most common symptoms associated with PCOS. If you experience any of these symptoms, she suggests visiting a doctor, ideally someone who is a specialist and familiar with PCOS, hormones, or endocrine functionality who can check for PCOS and offer a proper diagnosis.
This 45-Minute Low-Impact, High-Intensity Workout Torches Serious Calories
Burn calories and tone your body with this 45-minute workout from LIT Method founders Justin and Taylor Norris. This workout proves that low impact doesn't mean low intensity. Get ready to squat, lunge, and punch in this sweat session (yes, you will be surprised just how sweaty you can get) designed to build you, not break you! In this workout we use booty bands, resistance bands, and foam rollers in the cooldown section. But don't worry, you will still be worked without them.
Click here for an exclusive two week LIT Method subscription where you can create your "perfect program" by customizing your very own video playlist from the library of LIT workouts.
Credits: On Anna: Onzie top, Avocado tights, and Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) shoes. On Justin and Taylor: Puma. Manduka mats and Corkcicle water bottles.
Attention, Dieters: Portion Control Just Got So Much Easier
Portion control is one of the toughest parts of any weight-loss journey, second only to passing on the doughnuts in the office kitchen. Fortunately, there's a simple way to ensure you're getting the right balance of nutrients in every meal: the 50/25/25 rule, also known among dietitians as the Plate Method.
Here's how it works: you fill 50 percent of your plate with nonstarchy vegetables, 25 percent with lean protein (meat or plant-based), and the last 25 percent with grains or starchy veggies, like potatoes. So, imagine a line down the center of your plate - vegetables on one side, and protein and carbs splitting the other. (The American Diabetes Association offers a helpful visual here.)
"I personally encourage using the 50/25/25 rule because it helps put into perspective the recommended portions of food groups," Starla Garcia, M.Ed, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian in Houston, told POPSUGAR. She suggests adapting the method even for meals that aren't as straightforward. Let's say your dinner contains both rice and carb-laden corn: "It's encouraged that you fit the two foods in that 25 percent of the plate," Garcia said, noting that this translates to roughly a fist-sized portion of rice and corn combined.
You'll find that the Plate Method equates to a filling meal - but because this is all about balance, be careful that you're not giving yourself permission to eat hefty portions of unhealthy foods. "Keep in mind how the food is prepared," explained Shauna Sacco, MS, RDN, a certified personal trainer and registered dietitian in Houston. "For instance, is it fried, or drenched in oil? Is it covered with a heavy cream sauce?"
"Because portion size is key with this rule, sometimes it helps to eat off a smaller plate," she continued. And even the vegetable side of your plate can be optimized to be healthier. "The more color, the more health benefits," Sacco said - think carrots and spinach.
15 Gifts the Nike Fan in Your Life Will Obsess Over - All From Amazon
If you're stuck wondering what to gift your loved ones on their birthday or during the holidays, try giving them a brand they love. Anyone who is a fitness junkie or Nike fan would always appreciate some new workout gear to add to their collection. To make your life easier, we shopped and rounded up a list of Amazon's best Nike products. The best part: they're delivered right to your door within just a few days, in case you're in a rush. From pink running sneakers to comfy socks, you might end up wanting a few for yourself. Take a look.
Trying to Tone That Tummy? You'll Want to Nix These Carbs From Your Diet
Carbs: one of the most debatable food categories. There are tons of diets out there promoting an elimination or severe reduction of carbohydrates in our meals to help us lose weight. But are carbs good or bad for us? Can we eat them and still lose weight? Are they healthy? Do they contribute to belly fat?
There's a simple answer to all of these questions: not all carbs are created equal. Our bodies need carbohydrates and utilize them as a fuel source. However, while some carbs can help us reach our health goals, others should be avoided because they tend to be processed to the point where they serve little to no nutritional purpose in our diets and add unnecessary weight to our midsections. Most "bad" carbs are void of fiber, which isn't great for our weight-loss goals. Fiber helps us stay fuller longer, can reduce gut inflammation, and increases metabolism. As a certified holistic nutritionist, rather than telling my clients to eliminate carbs, I educate them on the ones that should be taken out of their diets to help them reach their health goals. There are five types of carbs I always recommend avoiding, especially for those who are trying to lose belly fat.
If Your Hamstrings Are Tight, You Need These 6 Stretches
If you run, bike, are desk-bound all day, or have been sitting in a car or plane traveling, your hamstrings could use some extra love and length. It not only feels good to stretch this commonly tight area, but hamstring flexibility is also important for the health of your back, hips, and knees. Here are six easy and essential stretches that target the backs of your legs. To avoid injury, it's best to do them at the end of a workout, when the muscles are warm.
These Keto Fat Bombs Will Make You Totally Forget You're on a Diet
When it comes to trying a new diet, you may go into it already dreading the things you assume you'll have to to give up. Luckily with the ketogenic diet, dessert is not one of them. Even though the keto diet is known for being low-carb, there are still plenty of options to help you get your sweet fix. One such option is "fat bombs," or low-carb treats that are high in fat. Although fat bombs are usually on the sweet side, they often also work as quick breakfasts, afternoon snacks, or pre- or post-workout fuel. Here are 12 options to keep in rotation that taste so indulgent, you'll feel like you're cheating.
A Dietitian Reveals the Top 5 Largest Sources of Sodium, and They're Probably in Your Kitchen
Sodium may not be something you actively think about in your food, but eating too much can impact not only your waistline, but also your overall health. Eating too much salt leaves you bloated and puffy, which means your jeans and rings may not fit quite like they used to. It can also put strain on your heart and kidneys; too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, which is linked to heart disease.
The CDC recommends that people eat less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day. That may seem like a lot, but it's easy to bypass if you're eating a lot of the foods on this list. "The largest sources of sodium are not what we are adding in through a salt shaker, but actually with what is already in the foods we eat," Jim White, RDN, ACSM, exercise physiologist, owner of Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios, explained.
The best way to cut back on sodium intake is to eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods, and limit the following foods on this list.
Here's How Rapidly You Start to Lose Muscle Once You Stop Lifting Weights
My first gym session after a trip to Barcelona, where the only exercise I did was walking (and eating paella), was a struggle. The barbell I used to pick up with ease suddenly felt way heavier. (I actually triple checked to make sure I hadn't accidentally grabbed the wrong barbell - nope.) You may know the feeling. Returning to the gym after an extended break can be brutal.
"Unfortunately, exercise is truly 'use it or lose it.' If you stop strength training, you'll likely notice decreased strength (making it harder to perform daily activities), energy loss, impaired balance, and weight gain in as little as 3-4 weeks," Meghan Nagel, manager of fitness programming at Virtual Health Partners, told POPSUGAR. "Your muscles may also feel less firm and 'toned' when you stop lifting." (That sound you hear is me screaming "whyyyyy?" into the weight room abyss.)
To find out what happens to your body when you stop strength training, POPSUGAR spoke to Nagel and Dr. Jacqueline Schaffer, board-certified MD, bestselling author of Irresistible You, and founder of Schique Skincare. Here's what they had to say.
Hate It When Celebrities Act Like They Don't Diet? So Does Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence wants everyone to cut the crap. Though that seems to be her usual disposition, the 28-year-old actress was specifically referencing illusions about people's diets in a recent interview for the October 2018 issue of InStyle. "If you are 20 pounds underweight and talk about eating pizza and fried chicken all the time, that's not going to make people feel good about themselves," Jennifer said.
"I just like it when everyone's honest."
In addressing "unrealistic beauty standards," Jennifer said, "I just like it when everyone's honest." The notion applies to herself, too, and the need to be honest about both the time and effort that go into her oftentimes rigorous diet and fitness routine. "If I'm going to the Oscars or having a movie premiere - I won't lie - I'm probably eating differently from how I would in my regular life to fit into those dresses," she said. "I feel comfortable saying that."
Though Jennifer jokes that she pays "more for canceled workouts than actual ones," we know she can get into killer shape due to her previous work in Red Sparrow, the X-Men franchise, and of course The Hunger Games. In fact, she correlates feeling confident with working out. When asked about what makes her feel most beautiful, Jennifer said, "Honestly, when I'm at my most disciplined. Like, when I'm really making myself go to the gym." Adding, "When I'm there and running on the treadmill, that's when I feel most powerful."
11 Low-Carb Fruits to Get You Through the Keto Diet
If you're on the keto diet, then you know that it's all about high-fat and low-carb foods. Unfortunately, that limits your fruit consumption because fruits contain sugar and sugar contains carbohydrates. However, there's still a pretty wide range of fruits that are low enough in carbs for you to literally make a fruit salad - the only caveat is that you wouldn't be able to eat too much of it, but sharing is caring, right?
According to Dr. Jason Axe, the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates in order for your body to go and stay in ketosis is 30 to 50 grams. If you're a fruit-lover, we've compiled a list of fruits that contain well under 30 grams of carbohydrates per serving. So go ahead and treat yourself to a slice of watermelon, or throw a handful of blueberries in your full-fat yogurt. Read through to see what other fruits are low in carbs, along with some keto-friendly recipe ideas.
2018's Hottest Netflix Movie Made This Probiotic Drink Fly Off the Shelves
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If you feel like you keep hearing the word "Yakult" everywhere, you are not alone. Yakult, the probiotic smoothie beverage created by microbiologist Minoru Shirota in Japan in the 1930s, has been having a moment since it recently appeared in the Netflix movie To All the Boys I've Loved Before. If you have seen the movie, then you may remember the scene where the Yakult-like product is front and center. One of the love interests of Lara Jean, Peter Kavinsky, takes a swig of the drink and exclaims, "Oh, wow, that is really good!" afterward. And the rest is history.
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Since its appearance in the hit movie that came out in August, Yakult has been flying off supermarket shelves, with its stock on Amazon sold out as well.
I've tasted the drink before, as I grew up in an area of New York City where Yakult was always stocked at the local grocery store, and can vouch that it does taste good. It has a creamy, sweet flavor with a hint of tang to it and is reminiscent of a watered-down fruit smoothie. Besides taste, the adorable packaging is also hard to resist because of its convenient design - it is only 2.7 ounces and can easily be thrown into a purse or backpack to enjoy later. But taste and aesthetics aside, is Yakult really that good for you?
For starters, Yakult does contain a good amount of probiotics - 6.5 billion per bottle (!) - and probiotics can help aid the body in everything from boosting your immune system to keeping your heart healthy. It's also vital for a balanced digestive system. Probiotics aside, though, the health benefits from Yakult may be lacking.
"The first thing that jumps out is that each bottle is only 50 calories, so this is very small, and for those 50 calories, it has 12 grams coming from carbohydrates, less than a gram of protein, and 11 grams of sugar!" says Bryan Baia, precision nutrition coach at Athlete Training Club, an app that allows people to accurately assess and compare their pound-for-pound fitness and athleticism. "Now Yakult boasts an exclusive probiotic strain, Lactobacillus casei, but if it was really that exclusive, would we be putting it in a drink full of sugar?"
Instead of drinking tons of Yakult, Baia recommends looking into other yogurt options. "My number one pick for yogurt is Siggi's," Baia says. "Siggi's is sent from the heavens. With Siggi's, you're going to get 110 calories, 15 grams of protein, and only nine grams of sugar. It's the perfect snack, not to mention it includes six active probiotic cultures to promote even better digestive health than Yakult."
So while it may be tasty for a snack on the go, it might not be your healthiest option. If you would like to try out Yakult yourself, check out its store locator to find a store that carries the product near you.
These 6 Accessories Will Help You Avoid Getting Pickpocketed While Traveling
For all the incredible moments travel gives us - once-in-a-lifetime adventures, new friends, unforgettable meals - there are certain less-than-ideal realities that we all have to acknowledge can happen. Flights get delayed, hotels cancel, plans go awry, and pickpocketing happens. From tiny towns to a buzzing metropolis, theft can happen anywhere and will cast a serious dark cloud over the rest of your trip.
But we get it - it's hard to not get caught up when you're exploring somewhere new, and we're not about to bust out a 1980s fanny pack. So how can we protect the necessities while traveling? On your next trip, rather than put your valuables in a backpack or jeans pocket that can be easily reached by skilled pickpocketers, consider our list of six clever accessories that will help keep your things safe and sound.
These 16 Unique Gifts Will Have Everyone Saying, "Where'd You Find That?!"
Gift-giving is equal parts exciting and stressful. While it's fun to find that perfect present, the actual shopping can feel draining and discouraging - until now. We've scoured the internet to find the best unique gifts. You know, the ones they'll remember getting and actually want to use. This season, take the gift-giving crown with these cool finds.
6 Best Dog Breeds For Families With Small Kids
It's not unusual for families to adopt a dog around the same time as having their own children. But are some dog breeds better suited for families with small children? We were recently asked that, so we reached out to Dr. Eva Radke, DVM, of the East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic in California to see what we could come up with.
There are various things to consider, according to Radke, aside from a dog just being a family-friendly breed. She recommends taking your own daily life into account. "Are you an active family who spends a lot of time hiking, running, and camping?" she asks. "Or do you tend to stay home cooking and enjoying movies? You will want to choose a dog whose temperament, size, and energy level best matches your family."
At the end of the day, it's also important to remember that your dog is just that: a dog. "Even the gentlest-mannered dog is still an animal with her own set of instincts and ways to express herself," Radke said. She suggests you never leave your small children unattended with the dog, just in case, and always supervise them when they're together. Your pup may always tolerate the ear and tail tugs from your kid, but you don't want to run the risk of the dog snapping one day when you aren't paying attention.
Keep reading to find six dog breeds Radke said are best suited for families, based on each breed's typical personality traits.
The Best Way to Store Tomatoes
Although we typically recommend storing tomatoes at room temperature as it best preserves their flavor and texture, it's not quite as simple as that. Here are the best practices depending on how ripe your tomatoes are:
- Keep unripe green tomatoes, stem side down, in a paper bag or in a cardboard box in a single layer. Place in a cool area until they turn red in color.
- Perfectly ripe tomatoes should be kept at room temperature on the counter away from sunlight. Make sure they're in a single layer, not touching one another, and stem side up. Consume within a couple of days.
- Overripe tomatoes that are soft to touch with very red flesh are best kept in the fridge. The cold air will keep the tomatoes from ripening more, and they should last for another three days. Before eating refrigerated tomatoes, take them out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature. This will allow the fruit to develop some of the flavor it has lost due to refrigeration.
10 Secret Sauces That Will Change Your Life
Sauce simply makes foods more succulent. Though it's tempting to just crank open a can of tomato or butterscotch sauce, nothing beats homemade. These 10 recipes are ultrasimple, yet the flavor payoff is so worth it. Go ahead and put them on your cooking bucket list.
9 Unique Fall Festivals Around the World
Fall may be about harvests and pumpkin spice everything, but there's a whole lot more going on that is worth checking out. There are also festivals around the world that you should add to your bucket list. Some of them are in far-reaching corners of the globe, so they may just be an excuse to plan a trip!
mardi 11 septembre 2018
The 67 Best Street Style Looks We've Seen All Summer
If we were handing out Summer superlatives, there would be some fierce competition for best street style. This season brought with it the return of biker shorts, the reimagining of the ubiquitous '90s dad sneaker, high-waisted pants, metallics by day, and, as always, breezy sundresses in every color and all of our favorite prints.
This set of chic street style stars chose well from the trends and the classics and made each look their own, giving us a veritable buffet of looks to save to our vision boards and re-create for ourselves, especially since these 80- and 90-degree days might just stick around for a while. Here, take in the 67 outfits we can't stop thinking about and all the inspiration you need to live out the rest of Summer in style.
No Matter What, We'll Always Have This 1 Pair of Jeans in Our Closets
Denim trends come and go, but we'll forever be loyal to our high-waisted jeans. They're just so flattering, we can't imagine our denim wardrobe without them. No matter if you prefer a skinny jean or a straight leg, the high waist cinches you in and looks great with t-shirts, blouses, and jackets alike. It's always a good idea to refresh your wardrobe with the new season, and these are our favorite high-waisted jeans right now.
Is It Payday Yet? Your Ultimate Guide to the 47 Best Fall Sweaters on the Web
Designers are releasing a ton of new sweaters, and we can't wait to slip into them when the air gets crisp. This year, my pile of knits is going to turn into a mountain because there are so many pretty new choices. Whether you like a loose off-the-shoulder cut, a chunky turtleneck, or a vibrant pattern, you'll be impressed by these picks. They're both stylish and comfortable, so you'll want to live in them all Fall long. Take a look at our top sweaters for the season, and stock up on a few before they vanish.
Does Bradley Cooper Really Sing in A Star Is Born? Here's the Deal
Bradley Cooper is set to make his directorial debut in A Star Is Born alongside Lady Gaga in October. The musical, a remake of the 1970s drama starring Barbra Streisand (also a remake of the 1937 and 1954 versions) chronicles the life of a small-town girl who moves to the big city to become a star. Cooper plays Jackson Maine, a has-been rock singer with an alcohol problem, to Gaga's Ally, the talented small-town girl in question. The plot will likely stay true to the original, showcasing the pitfalls and inevitable romance between Jackson and Ally along her rise to stardom.
Cooper opened up about his experience shooting the film in April, telling Vulture, "[Gaga] said right from the beginning that there would be a barter. [She said] 'I'm gonna rely on you to get a performance that's honest out of me' [...] 'and I'm gonna make sure that you're going to turn into a musician. Because we're going to sing everything live.' And I went, 'Wait, what?'"
That's correct: Bradley Cooper will be singing live in the movie! Gaga reportedly told the 43-year-old actor that she wasn't a fan of movie stars lip-syncing to a prerecorded song in films. "She's right!" he agreed. "[Singing live] was terrifying, and I really relied on her. I spent about a year and a half taking vocal lessons and preparing." Even though the movie took only 42 days to shoot, Cooper revealed it took three years for him to fully get into character.
"The broken love story in A Star Is Born kept haunting me. Shots kept coming into my head. I would dream about it. I realized I had to [direct it], whether it fails or not," he shared. "I knew I had to try, and I wound up absolutely loving it. You can't hide when you sing. The best way to express love is through singing and music. I knew if I could marry that in a way, it would be special."
The film is slated to hit theaters on Oct. 5, has released its highly-anticipated trailer as well as a few extra scenes, where you can get a taste of Cooper's singing. To be totally honest? We're impressed.
It: Yes, the Most Bizarre - and Terrifying - Scene From the Book Will Be in the Sequel
If you thought the 2017 movie adaptation of It was scary, I would like to formally offer you my condolences now. Why? Because according to both the director and the screenwriter of the sequel - Andy Muschietti and Gary Dauberman, respectively - It: Chapter Two is so scary you'll need to "bring your adult diapers to the theater." Are you emotionally prepared?
During a recent interview with CinemaBlend, Dauberman, who wrote the scripts for both It: Chapter One and It: Chapter Two, explained that they decided to keep one of the most bizarre and terrifying scenes from Stephen King's original 1986 novel: The Ritual of Chüd. So, mixed in with scenes of Pennywise potentially chowing down on babies will be a truly odd sequence that sees the Losers Club battling against "It" on an interdimensional plane. In other words, it seems like an exceedingly difficult scene to successfully translate from the page to the big screen.
"The Ritual of Chüd is challenging, but it's such an important component to the book that we had to address it," he explained. "That stuff is difficult to balance, but because [director Andy Muschietti, producer Barbara Muschietti and I] worked with each other before, when I'm writing pages and all that stuff it becomes more of a conversation and less like, 'Hey, here's what I did.' It's sort of organic; it's really kind of just chipping away at the stone and trying to find the most focused, accessible way into some of more metaphysical aspects of that book."
Dauberman declined to go into exact detail about how the Ritual of Chüd will play out in the film, but I can't imagine it'll be easy. King's book sets it up as a psychic battle of wits, of sorts, which involves Pennywise and one of the Losers attempting to make the other party laugh (there's also a weird bit with their tongues, but you'll have to just read the book to see what I mean because I am not getting into that on a Tuesday morning).
"I think that's something that Andy gave a lot of thought about, which was great, because as I was kind of chugging along through the Adrian Melon stuff and sort of more the stuff that's in the book that you kind of just want to see on screen," he said. "I'm writing that stuff, and Andy would kind of go off and think about Chüd and how he wants to visually represent all that stuff. He just came up with some brilliant, brilliant stuff . . . It really is going to be amazing."
In addition to seeing the Ritual of Chüd, it's interesting to know that we'll also be getting to see the tragic story of book character Adrian Mellon, who will be played by Xavier Dolan. Adrian's last night out in Derry is one of the novel's more shocking scenes, as he and his partner, Don, attend the town's annual fair and are assaulted by some homophobic teenagers. Adrian gets thrown off the bridge, and unfortunately, Pennywise is lurking in the shadows below and gleefully murders him. Don and one of the others witnesses the killing, but they're too terrified to speak out. Shortly afterwards the rest of the Losers are called back to Derry and have their final face-off with "It."
101 Gifts Your Best Friend Will Obsess Over in 2018
Best friends are like soulmates. They are there for you when you laugh and cry, and they want to know if their outfit looks stupid. She will agree with you when your SO is a jerk and be your wingwoman when it's time to look for someone new. Basically, BFFs are your everything and you would be nonfunctional without them. That being said, anytime is the perfect time to show your girlfriends how much you love them. We have compiled an ultimate gift guide for giving the best present ever to your best friend - in order of price, from $4 to $1,350. She'll obsess over these cute surprises.
This DIY Starbucks Frappuccino Costume For Kids Is Comfortable, Cute, AND Warm
It's never too early to introduce your little ones to the joy that is Starbucks. I made the mistake of giving my daughter her first sip of its Vanilla Bean Frappuccino when she was just 18 months old. Now, at 4, she's one of their best customers (they have awesome caffeine-free drinks for kids). So it was only natural that we decided to dress her up as her favorite drink on Halloween, and she totally ate up all of the attention. In fact, we lost count of how many people stopped us to ask about or compliment her costume. So if you're looking for a sure winner for this year's costume contests that won't break the bank, this DIY frappuccino ensemble might just be perfect for you.
And let me just say that, even though I don't have a creative bone in my body, putting this together was actually pretty easy (and super affordable). It took about two hours from start to finish, and that includes the time it took my husband to draw the logo, cut it out, and adhere it to the "cup." Keep reading for more photos and instructions for our DIY Starbucks Frappuccino costume that you can easily create for your own budding barista.
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25 Phrases to Help Comfort and Calm a Scared Child
When you're little, the world can be a scary place. Where adults see closet doors and fireworks, children can see gateways for monsters and loud, scary noises exploding above them. Helping children deal with these fears can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to. "Not all scary moments are created equal and not all children respond to fear in similar ways," Dr. Allison Lobel, clinical psychologist and director of child and adolescent services for the Wellington Counseling Group, told POPSUGAR. "It's important to attend to changes in a child's behavior with curiosity and cautious concern. Some children may shutdown and display a more paralyzed response to fear or even difficulty separating from a caregiver. Other children may display more overt signs of distress via crying, physically acting out, problems regulating emotions, and difficulty concentrating, to name a few signs."
Seeing your child experience any kind of fear can make any parent feel lost, but it's important for parents to do their research and have knowledge about what to do. "Fears can quickly elicit a sense of helplessness - for both children and parents alike - so having options on how to respond to the fear/anxiety can strengthen much-needed opportunities to experience agency and effectiveness around the situation," explained Dr. Lobel.
For starters, parents should honor their child's fear. "Do take the time to pause what you are doing and listen to your child describe his/her fear. Fear and anxiety can be isolating experiences at times, so connecting with a child through understanding and empathy can help the child feel less alone, and ultimately more able and willing to engage in coping resources," Dr. Lobel said. "Do collaborate with your child on how to address the fear. Talk about strategies and write or draw out plans together. Also, continue to be open to revisit discussions about the fear with your child. One or two conversations does not mean that a child has progressed past feeling anxious or fearful."
Even though something may not be scary to us as adults, it's important that parents treat their child's fear with seriousness. "Avoid minimizing and shaming your child about their fears," she explained. "Don't tell your child that something is silly, ridiculous, or crazy, and avoid telling your child not to be scared. Fear and anxiety are not pleasant emotional experiences, and if your child could talk themselves out of feeling scared, they would." Keep reading for 25 phrases parents can use to help calm their scared child.
The Scary Reason You Absolutely Must Close Your Interior Doors in a Hurricane
If you live in a hurricane zone, then you've no doubt read up on the best ways to protect your home from megastorms. While most hurricane preparations focus on fortifying the exterior of your home, there's actually something important you should be doing inside: closing all interior doors.
After conducting scientific wind tests, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety concluded that when high wind enters the home during a storm (as it could through an open or broken window), it creates strong upward pressure on the roof. If this pressure grows strong enough, it can eventually cause the roof to blow apart, allowing rain to come in and leaving the home exposed to the elements. In short, causing catastrophic damage.
"Closing interior doors helps compartmentalize the pressure inside the home into smaller areas reducing the overall force on the roof structure, which gives the roof a better chance of staying intact," the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety explains on its website.
My English Name Was Inspired by My Favorite Childhood Actress, and I Don't Regret It One Bit
Picture this: it's 1995, and you're rocking out to your favorite album: Aerosmith's compilation Big Ones. You turn up the volume on your Walkman, throw on a pair of fake Ray-Bans from the mall, grab a mini bag of Cheetos, and head out the door for your first pool day of the summer. Life is good. After listening to "Cryin'," "Amazing," and "Crazy" on repeat, punctuated by the soothing sounds of Cheeto crunch, you arrive at your local public pool. You plunk down $60 for a season pass, fill out a form, and wait for your summer to officially begin. But then your perfect mood dissipates in a shrill flash. "...King Lu?"
My Chinese name is Qing. It's a Chinese word that has no direct English equivalent; it's an adjective that combines "green" and "fresh." You could describe grass as "qing," or use the phrase "qing nian (year)" to mean "youth." My full name, Qing Lu (Lu Qing in China), means something to the effect of "green, fresh road" (although I recently learned that the real reason my mom chose Qing was to pay homage to a college friend who had saved her life).
But the definition of my name is not the tricky part. It's the pronunciation that has evaded nearly every new friend, teacher, and customer support representative I've encountered.
Qing is pronounced "Ching." Understandably, that's not exactly intuitive for most of the American population, at least not in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up. Most people who meet me will take a wild stab at pronouncing my name. About 60 percent of the time, they'll guess "Queen," with another 30 percent going with "King," as if I were a deck of cards in a magic trick. Then there's the 10 percent who just don't even bother. In my entire life, I can only think of one instance where a person I met knew how a Chinese "q" is pronounced.
"Ching chang walla walla bing bang!" was a common jingle that followed me around as a kid. Cute, right? Nope. I hated having a name that a) nobody could pronounce and b) was easy to turn into mock-Chinese. So, by the time I was 11, I was ready for a change.
"Culture is not a zero-sum game. The American influence and traits that I gained did not replace my Chinese heritage."
If you observe the naming practices of Chinese people living in the U.S., you might have noticed some head-scratchers, like Sweetie, Glory, or even iPhone. According to Lindsay Jernigan, who started bestenglishname.com to help Chinese people choose English names, that's because the naming culture in China is vastly different than in the States. Chinese names are often the same as regular words. Hence, the Victorys, Moneys, and Octopuses.
I, however, devised my own personal naming practice.
Growing up, the closest thing I had to adult supervision was MTV. My dad was pursuing a PhD in economics, which meant locking himself up and studying nonstop for 16 hours a day, every day. My mom worked as a housekeeper by day and waitressed at a local Chinese restaurant by night (she is now a VP and CEO of an American company, but her embodiment of the American Dream is meant for another story) just to put food on our table. That meant endless hours of unsupervised alone time for me. And like any good babysitter, MTV was my most constant companion, kept me out of trouble, and taught me aspects of the world that were perhaps a bit ahead of my time.
Take Aerosmith, for example.
The first time I saw Alicia Silverstone in the video for "Cryin'," something inside of me unlocked. Looking back, I'm pretty sure it was the very first layer of my womanhood prematurely peeking through, eager to see the world after observing this goddess exact revenge on her cheating boyfriend -how fine was Stephen Dorff back then, by the way?-and take down a thief with her badass kung fu kick.
A few months later, the video for "Amazing" came out, and I was thrilled to see Silverstone back in action, this time riding through the desert on a motorcycle with yet another stud, Jason London (Aerosmith really had impeccable taste with their casting choices). Just like in the "Cryin'" video, Silverstone had the same elusive, seductive quality that made me eager to leave girlhood behind. With just the slightest curl of her lip, she could bring a grown man to his knees.
And just when I thought 1993 couldn't be topped in terms of music videos, Aerosmith released the third video of the Silverstone trio, "Crazy," the following year. "Crazy" co-starred Steven Tyler's own daughter, Liv Tyler, as Silverstone's rebel friend. Together, the two break out of private school in a convertible and go on a rampage of shockingly deviant behavior that most definitely informed my developing moral compass at this very formative time in my life.
Watching these videos on repeat from ages 9 to 11 shaped the type of woman I wanted to grow into: a free-spirited, self-reliant nonconformist with a penchant for getting in trouble but the savvy to escape unscathed. Maybe I couldn't articulate it in such terms back then, but that was the general gist of what I aspired to be.
On July 19, 1995, the movie Clueless was released in theaters nationwide. Along with thousands of other pre-teen and teenage girls, I practically sprinted to my local AMC to watch my favorite actress on the big screen for the first time. In the movie, Silverstone plays a wealthy, popular high school student named Cher Horowitz who selflessly - if sometimes misguidedly - helps improve the lives of those around her. She's as known for her visionary fashion as she is for her witty catchphrases, many of which are now part of our current vernacular - we have Clueless to thank for "as if!," "I'm Audi," and the "whatever" hand gesture. Cher is at once endearingly naive (or "adorably clueless," as she would say) and cunningly shrewd (she's able to "argue her way" from a C+ to an A-). She's popular, but kind. The only peers getting bullied on her watch are the bullies (I'm looking at you, Amber).
If Silverstone's Aerosmith persona pushed me toward a path of misbehavior, then Cher reined me back onto a course of good conduct.
As Cher, Silverstone created a timeless cultural icon, as beloved 20 years ago as she is today. It may not have won any Academy Awards, but in my opinion, Clueless deserves its own place in the film canon. At the very least, it has a permanent place in my life history.
Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz in Clueless. Photo courtesy Everett Collection.
The summer of '95 was my last summer before entering middle school, an entirely new institution with entirely new faces. The vast majority of students wouldn't know me. I could start over. So I asked my parents if I could choose an American name for myself. They shrugged and said, "Sure, go ahead."
As if you couldn't see this coming for paragraphs now, I chose the name Alicia, still giddy from my Clueless high. But not wanting to be too much of a fangirl, I chose to pronounce my name A-lee-sha instead of A-lee-see-ah, à la Silverstone, lest I face a whole new chapter of mispronunciations (wouldn't that be ironic?). But my name choice was, without a doubt, an affectionate homage to my favorite actress.
"But while race is intrinsic in shaping our life experiences, the qualities she embodied - kindness, independence, ingenuity - transcended hair color, culture, and even racial identity."
What I didn't grasp back then, however, was the danger of looking up to someone who did not represent me culturally or ethnically. While other girls could see a piece of themselves in actresses like Silverstone, I knew that I could never actually live the same life, every time I looked in the mirror. But while race is intrinsic in shaping our life experiences, the qualities she embodied - kindness, independence, ingenuity - transcended hair color, culture, and even racial identity. Silverstone represented far more to me than any sense of otherness stemming from her whiteness.
Whenever I tell people this story, the thing that surprises them the most is not who I named myself after but the fact that I renamed myself to begin with, a rightfully foreign concept for non-foreigners. Some have criticized me - also, rightfully - for abandoning my Chinese heritage. I've given this considerable thought, and this is what I've realized: when a child grows up in an environment that constantly reminds her that she's "other," she will naturally try to adapt to survive, and sometimes that means shedding aspects of her own identity or assuming aspects of another. This might sound tragic, but my childhood was anything but. Even if I sometimes felt forced to suppress my Chinese roots in order to fit in, I found immeasurable joy in the big, wide world that was American pop culture.
Here's the thing: culture is not a zero-sum game. The American influence and traits I gained did not replace my Chinese heritage.
Even though I spent the last 23 years of my life as Alicia, I feel closer to Qing now more than ever. For me, that closeness formed as I matured and gained a more comprehensive understanding of my cultural and ethnic identity. It's unfortunate, but I wasn't ready to appreciate or accept Qing when I was a kid. I wasn't self-assured enough to look the challenges in the eye and stand my ground. And by the time I was, I was already Alicia.
It's worth noting that I never changed my name legally, so I still put "Qing" down on all my legal forms, and I even use it informally as my middle name. These days I'm a lot less irritated when someone mispronounces it because now I understand that, hey, it's a tough name to pronounce! Hell, I may even empathize.
Once in a while I'll feel bittersweet about the decision I made so many years ago, but does that mean I regret it? Not at all. Sure, I'll never know what type of woman I could have become if I had been Qing my whole life, but I know the woman I did become, and she's not too far from the one my namesake portrayed and inspired me to be. I guess it must be an Alicia thing.
Here's How I Gained the Exact Recommended Weight For Pregnancy
Throughout my career in fitness and wellness, I've worked hard to stay within the same, healthy 3-5 pound weight range for the majority of my adult life. It's not always easy, but I teach exercise classes, prepare and eat most of my meals at home, and work very hard at living an active and balanced lifestyle. When I first found out I was pregnant, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little scared about the physical changes I knew would come along with it.
Now I'm approaching the end of my pregnancy (only a couple days to go), and when I step on the scale, I've gained exactly the recommended 25 pounds (my doctors and midwives gave me a goal of gaining 25-35 pounds throughout the pregnancy). I knew I wanted to stay in that range, as I've seen and heard the health risks of gaining too much gestational weight, including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, back pain, pelvic pain, and a higher risk of C-section. For me, the key to keeping my weight gain in check was holding myself to the same standards during pregnancy that I've been holding myself to my entire life, and following the six steps I've outlined below.
50 Photos That Prove Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston Hit the Love Jackpot
When he isn't cooking eggs in the kitchen and working each of his angles in a photographer frenzy, Jeff Goldblum is busy playing his least challenging role yet, that of the dream husband. Just ask his wife, Emilie Livingston, the Canadian dancer, aerialist, and contortionist, who populates her Instagram page with doting messages toward her wedded partner of almost four years. Our favorite shout-out? "Always touched with love, grace, inspiration, patience, laughter, humility, intelligence and tenderness by this super human!" - aw.
The devoted duo, who met in Equinox gym on Sunset Boulevard in LA, married on Nov. 8, 2014, and have since welcomed two gorgeous sons: Charlie Ocean and River Joe, who make an active appearance on their mom's social feed too. Sounds pretty dreamy, right? You better believe that they have the photo album to match! Read on for all of the Goldblums' undeniably sweet moments.
Here's Who's Playing the Adult Versions of Your Favorite Characters in It: Chapter 2
It's been a while since the It sequel was confirmed (and titled It: Chapter Two), and there are a lot of things to figure out before the next part of the story comes to life.
Sure, we were all wondering when it would eventually hit theaters and what the plot would be, but die-hard fans of the novel know that there's one piece of business that needs to be attended to first: the cast. As we move forward, the most important detail is a huge time jump; we're going to leap forward 27 years, when Pennywise returns and all the "Losers" have grown up and moved away (except for Mike Hanlon, who stays behind as a librarian in Derry).
With such a big temporal leap, we were always going to need adult counterparts for each of the seven kids we meet in the first film. We even had some pretty strong opinions about casting, but obviously, Hollywood seems determined to pave its own way. It's fine. Check out who's in so far!
Anthony Bourdain Posthumously Wins 6 Emmy Awards - Including the 1 He Always Coveted
On Sept. 9, three months after his death, the Television Academy honored Anthony Bourdain with multiple wins at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The late chef and his CNN show, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, were nominated in six categories and won in five. The series picked up three trophies for picture editing, sound editing, and sound mixing. Bourdain himself won two individual awards, one for best informational series and the other for writing for a nonfiction program.
In addition to those wins, Bourdain also received an Emmy for best nonfiction short or reality for Parts Unknown's digital webseries spinoff, Anthony Bourdain: Explore Parts Unknown. The late TV host had previously won four Emmys, the most recent of which was for the best informational series or special in 2016.
According to HuffPost, Lydia Tenaglia - Bourdain's longtime collaborator and an executive producer of Parts Unknown - accepted the nonfiction writing Emmy on his behalf and referenced the eight previous nominations Bourdain received for writing. "Tony was nominated for this Emmy many times. It was the one award he secretly coveted but it had always eluded him," she noted. "So it's with a sense of bittersweetness that I accept it tonight on his behalf."
"Tony is truly off on a trip to parts unknown now. I wish we could be there to shoot it," she added. "I'm sure he would have written the hell out of that episode."
The 12th and final season of Parts Unknown will air in seven episodes this Fall on CNN. Though initially scheduled to be removed from Netflix on June 16, all eight of its previous seasons are still available to watch "for months to come."
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