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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Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Has Shamazing Style, and These 28 Outfits Prove It
Fierce. Bold. Shamazing. These are just a few choice words to describe the personal style of Queer Eye's resident grooming guru, Jonathan Van Ness. The hairdresser and TV personality isn't afraid to rock bright colors, mixed prints, and sky-high heels, and we love him for it. Whether he's walking the red carpet, en route to a nighttime talk show, or hanging with the other four members of the Fab Five, JVN is always serving looks and emanating a confidence that's practically contagious.
To honor Jonathan's penchant for sock boots, eye-catching patterns, and can't-miss color combinations, we're breaking down the Queer Eye star's best style moments to date. Keep reading to see all the times he's slayed in a truly one-of-a-kind outfit, and you'll certainly feel inspired to think outside the box the next time you're piecing together an ensemble. Who gave Jonathan permission to dress this gorgeous, you ask? He did - that's who.
Did Taylor Swift Show Her Love For Her Boyfriend With This 1 Romantic Accessory?
Taylor Swift has been pretty hush-hush about her relationship with actor Joe Alwyn. The 29-year-old singer, who's starring in the film adaptation of the hit musical Cats, recently attended the film's wrap party with the rest of the crew. We noticed that while she was posing for a pic in a leopard print dress, Tay was also wearing a gold ring that's easy to miss at first glance. Many are speculating that her gold ring is emblazoned with "JA", her boyfriend's initials since she has worn a "J" pendant necklace in the past. Other fans are claiming that she's actually wearing an angel wing ring which was given to her as gift by Ed Razek after performing at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Read on to get a closer look and shop similar versions of her ring ahead.
Hailey Baldwin's $50 Zara Jumpsuit Will Catch You Attention Even Next to Justin Bieber's Abs
Hailey Baldwin wants you to know she's a Bieber now. The model posed lovingly with her husband, Justin Bieber, on a yacht wearing a v-neck jumpsuit for an Instagram pic with the caption "The Biebers." The only thing that's more romantic than Hailey's caption was her Zara jumpsuit. Hailey's flowy outfit featured wide-leg pants, and it costs only $50! For his boat look, Justin showed off his abs with a teal shirt left open and a pair of pink swim trunks. Read on to see the adorable pic, and shop Hailey's exact outfit, as well as similar styles, ahead.
Beyoncé's Gown at the NAACP Image Awards Is Actually the Sexiest Suit Jacket in Existence
Beyoncé and Balmain are a winning combination. The singer recently attended the 2019 NAACP Image Awards, where she was honored as entertainer of the year, wearing an architectural number from Balmain's recent Spring 2019 Couture collection. The all-white outfit consisted of a floor-length jacket-dress hybrid with a bodysuit underneath it and a wide-brimmed hat, which Beyoncé removed once inside.
The striking award show look comes after Beyoncé wore a dress from the same Balmain collection to the Roc Nation Grammy Awards brunch. For the daytime event, she opted for a pastel '80s-style minidress from the brand. At the rate Beyoncé is flying through these Balmain designs, let's hope Olivier Rousteing has more where those came from.
Our April Fashion Wish List Reminds Us of Our Youth, and We Love That
This April, we want tie-dye. We want nostalgic graphic tees and bright slides. Everything on this list is a little bit playful. Even the Prada headband, with its sophisticated logo, reminds us of our youth. We couldn't be more stoked to shop for Spring and liven up our wardrobe with some throwback styles. Turn on the old-school jams and collect these incredible pieces with us.
6 Swimsuit Trends Any Woman in the World Can Pull Off
You could make it your life goal to solely buy the one type of swimsuit you've gotten compliments on. Or you could try any of these six trends, which will flatter your figure no matter what shape you've got. What's more, these silhouettes are all fresh for 2019, meaning they're stocked aplenty on your favorite sites and you've likely already double-tapped them on Instagram. Whether you're a bikini babe or you love sophisticated maillots, there's a design here you can trust to highlight your best assets, hug your curves, and make you feel equal parts secure and stylish on the beach.
The Reality of Sexual Assault You Didn't See in That Powerful Episode of Grey's Anatomy
I've watched Grey's Anatomy since the series began, and while the show has never shied away from tackling tough issues like gun violence, few episodes have resonated as deeply as "Silent All These Years," an hour-long exploration of sexual assault, domestic violence, and consent.
The storyline of the March 28 episode centers on a patient named Abby, who arrives at the hospital bruised and bleeding after being attacked at a bar. She immediately bonds with Jo, who guides her to the emergency room and performs the initial exam. When it becomes clear that Abby's trauma and injuries are consistent with sexual assault, Jo moves her to a private room and pages fellow surgeon Teddy Altman, who can administer a rape kit. Abby is resistant at first - scared of the uphill battle she could face when trying to build a case - but then Jo opens up about her own history of domestic violence and encourages Abby to collect the evidence while she can. "One day you might feel differently. You might want justice, and I want you to have everything you need to do that," she says.
In 2015, only 17 percent of hospitals with emergency departments employed a sexual assault forensic or nurse examiner.
It's a powerful moment that sparks a larger conversation between the doctors about what should and shouldn't be protocol when treating victims of sexual assault. But it wasn't this display of women supporting women or the very realistic portrayal of the procedure itself that struck me hardest. Instead, I could only think about how few survivors have access to even the most basic services.
In 2015, only 17 percent of hospitals with emergency departments employed a sexual assault forensic or nurse examiner, professionals who receive specialized education to collect evidence and testify in court should a case go to trial. And while bipartisan legislation has been introduced that would help increase access to these examinations nationwide, it has yet to pass. A congressional report found that victims in rural areas may have to travel up to two hours for a rape kit - a procedure before which you should not shower, change your clothes, or use the restroom. The same report explained that "exams performed by trained sexual assault forensic examiners may result in shortened exam time, better quality health care delivered to victims, higher quality forensic evidence collection, as well as better collaboration with the legal system and higher prosecution rates."
And yet this lack of quality care is just one of the obstacles women face in the pursuit of justice. It's been widely reported that hundreds of thousands of rape kits remain untested in police and crime lab facilities across the country, an issue raised in this episode of Grey's Anatomy and one programs like End the Backlog - an extension of the Joyful Heart Foundation - are working tirelessly to address.
Until then, ensuring that the evidence is collected at all should be a priority. To show your support for the Survivors' Access to Supportive Care Act, contact your senator or US House representative. If you're a registered nurse, you can find information on specialized training from the International Association of Forensic Nurses.
If you or a friend are a victim of sexual assault, you can visit RAINN or call its hotline at 1-800-656-4673 to receive confidential support from a trained staff member.
Lose Weight With These 60+ Satisfying and Delicious Plant-Based Recipes (Yes, Dessert is Included!)
While pasta and french fries are vegan, eating them all the time won't help you reach your weight-loss goals. You need healthy, nourishing recipes that are packed with plant-based proteins to keep you satiated, complex carbs to give you energy, and healthy fats and fibrous veggies and fruits to fill you up. Here are some delicious vegan recipes - from breakfast to dinner, snacks to dessert - to leave you feeling energetic and satisfied.
6 Top-Rated Sports Bras Customers Can't Stop Buying From Amazon
If you're on the hunt for a new sports bra, we've got you covered. Amazon is one of our favorite shopping destinations because we can read customer reviews. It's an easy way to make sure other people love the products and that you will, too. Ahead, we've uncovered the six bestselling choices, so all you have to do is find your match. With brands like Nike and Champion, you won't be disappointed. Keep reading to check out our top picks.
Cut the Carbs and Keep the Flavor With These 7 Low-Carb Pasta Alternatives From Amazon
If you've been thinking about trying out a new low-carb diet, you've probably already faced the reality that pasta will have to go. Regular pasta, that is. If your top five favorite dishes all contain noodles, and you just can't let them go no matter the diet, we've got your back.
Instead of cutting out pasta entirely, try any of the low-carb pasta alternatives ahead. They all have a fraction of the carbs regular pasta has, and you'll still get to keep all the flavor. Check them out ahead and get ready to stock up!
Reduce Your Anxiety and Boost Your Mood in 12 Minutes With This Simple Strategy
Think about the last time you were in a bad mood. Maybe you texted your best friend to cheer yourself up, tried to cure it with a little retail therapy, or isolated yourself and binge-watched your favorite TV shows and movies to feel better. There's no right or wrong way to improve your mood, but according to a recent study in the Journal of Happiness Studies, there's a really easy, and quick, way to improve your mood!
Researchers at Iowa State University had college students walk around a building for 12 minutes testing one of three techniques meant to reduce anxiety and increase one's happiness or well-being. The first strategy, loving-kindness, required students to look at people and think to themselves, "I wish for this person to be happy." The second strategy, interconnectedness, required students to look at people and think about how they're connected to each other. The researchers also suggested the students think about the hopes and feelings they may share. The third strategy, downward social comparison, had students look at people and think about how they may be better off than the people they encountered.
It may sound weird to think about others when it's your mood you're trying to boost, but, "Walking around and offering kindness to others in the world reduces anxiety and increases happiness and feelings of social connection," Douglas Gentile, one of the researchers and a professor of psychology at Iowa State University, said.
Instead of wishing well for others and thinking about their emotions, students in the control group were told to focus on how people looked, paying attention to things like the color and texture of their clothing and their hair, makeup, and accessories. Researchers compared both groups and found that students who practiced the loving-kindness strategy felt happier, more connected, caring, empathetic, and less anxious.
Who knew getting out of a funk could be as easy as thinking kind thoughts towards others while taking a 12-minute walk? The next time you find yourself in a bad mood, press pause, go on a walk, and wish everyone you see happiness and watch your bad mood melt away.
On the Keto Diet? Check Out These 30 Products From Costco ASAP
The high-fat, low-carb keto diet comes with a laundry list of unapproved foods - say goodbye to carbs and sugar - but Costco is here to save the day yet again. Our favorite wholesale store makes going keto a breeze, thanks to its endless inventory of keto-friendly items. Costco even sells spaghetti squash in bulk, in case you needed one more reason to make a trip. See 30 of our favorite keto-friendly Costco finds, from frozen avocado chunks to grain-free granola.
A Pro Hockey Trainer Tells Us His Favorite Exercise That Will Work Your Whole Body
Exercises that work your entire body are the best of both worlds if you're trying to target multiple muscle groups at once and also save time. Take, for instance, squat presses or burpee rows. POPSUGAR spoke to Tommy Powers, the strength and conditioning coach for the NHL Florida Panthers and founder of Empowers Performance, about his favorite full-body exercise. His top pick? The hex bar deadlift.
The hex bar deadlift, Tommy told us, requires total body strength because you work your core, arms, and legs (yes, that means your booty, too!). "You're not doing a ton of axial loading [read: forcing] through the spine," so he said this is a safer exercise to do compared to others that might compromise your back. It's still important, as with every move, to engage the proper muscle groups and remember your form. Tommy said that, as you lift the hex bar off the ground, you should be engaging your abdominals, retracting your shoulders (pulling them together), and keeping your head and chest up. "Once your are in extension, ensure that you're in a neutral pelvic position and that your glutes and abdominals are engaged at the top of the movement," he instructed.
Ahead, check out exactly how to do hex bar deadlifts. Also, you don't need to add weight to the hex bar if you don't feel comfortable; it alone can weigh around 45 pounds. Your entire body will thank you!
Lunch Just Got 20 Times Better With These Low-Carb Turmeric Sweet Potato Wraps
Superfoods have been getting a lot of buzz lately, but we still have lots of love for classic vegetables and foods like sweet potatoes. Name a dish a sweet potato won't instantly enhance; we'll wait (PS: we're hooked on sweet potato gnocchi). It's as if the universe knew how much we love sweet potatoes and all the nutrients they're jammed packed with - vitamins A and C, fiber, manganese, and potassium - and decided to put Angelic Bakehouse Sweet Potato Wraps ($4) in our lives.
The goodness doesn't stop there. These wraps also feature one of the healthiest spices: turmeric. The wraps are made from sprouted whole grains and contain 110 calories, five grams of protein, four grams of dietary fiber, 19 grams of carbohydrates, two and a half grams of total fat, and two grams of sugar per serving. They're also kosher, free from peanuts and tree nuts, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and vegetarian.
Each pack contains six wraps and will make a great addition to your weekly meal-prep recipes. If you have no patience and can't wait to start incorporating these wraps into your meals, you can purchase them at grocery stores such as Sprouts Farmers Market and Whole Foods. Check out these healthy wrap recipes, and get ready to upgrade your lunch!
These 13 Products Will Help You Crush Your Spring Fitness Goals
Fueled by the longer days and Spring blooms, we're feeling ready to take on April - predicted showers or not. Inspired by the season change, we're moving workouts outdoors but still feeling the need for hearty broths and healthy snacks. From cookbooks to sneakers, here's what we're excited about this month.
I Lost 20 Pounds in 3 Months by Combining These Popular At-Home Programs
I'm not sure how it happened. OK, maybe I do know. After a year of eating (and drinking) more calories than I should, my usually slight frame was only 10 pounds lighter than it had been when I was nine months pregnant with my now 3-year-old son. To be clear, I gained 40 pounds during my pregnancy, so three months ago when I climbed onto the scale and saw that my food baby weighed almost as much, I knew I needed to do something.
So, like millions of women before me, I turned to WW to help manage my eating. Later, I started doing the BBG fitness program, which consists of three 28-minute resistance training sessions and three to four cardio sessions per week. In three months, I lost 20 pounds, and I'm still losing weight. While I may not be at my end goal yet - after all, I'm only at week eight of the 12-week BBG program - I have found that these two programs are exactly what I needed to help me finally make fitness a priority. Here are the tips and tricks I've learned along the way and continue to use to find the healthiest version of myself.
Burger King Is Testing Meatless Whoppers - and No, This Isn't an April Fools' Joke
Vegetarians, get ready to do a happy dance, because Burger King is testing out a meat-free version of its famed Whopper sandwich! On April 1, the fast food chain began rolling out a limited supply of its new Impossible Whopper, which thankfully isn't a cruel April Fools' Day joke. The vegetarian-approved menu addition stars a beefless, plant-based patty from the brand behind the Impossible Burger, along with the usual Whopper fixings, including lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, ketchup, mayo, and a sesame seed bun.
The Impossible Whopper is currently only available at 59 select Burger King locations is St. Louis (those lucky Missourians!). Our fingers are certainly crossed for these to roll out nationwide so we can give 'em a try for ourselves soon!
You Might Be Overeating on Keto - 2 RDs Explain Why and How to Fix It
If you've ever heard anything about keto, or even tried it yourself, you probably know that one of the big benefits it touts is that feeling of fullness. That's thanks to the fact that it's such a fat-heavy diet, and fats are extremely filling, registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick from the Cleveland Clinic's Wellness Institute told POPSUGAR.
It's still possible to find yourself overeating on keto, though, especially if you've had those habits in the past. Knowing that the diet is supposed to keep you fuller and "fix" that problem can make it feel even worse. Getting past overeating is about finding what caused it in the first place.
Overeating Is Mental
"Overeating is more of a mentality," said registered dietitian Michele Fumagalli from the Northwestern Medicine Running Clinic. If you're continuing to overeat on a high-fat, low-carb diet, she said, it could be that your body is simply used to overeating. Even more importantly, you might already be in the habit of ignoring your natural feelings of hunger or fullness.
When it comes to overeating, Kristin said, "I often tell my patients that I can help them fix the food they're eating, but weight-loss success or maintenance isn't just about what you put into your mouth." Overeating has a lot to do with other factors in your life: where you live and work, your age, your family support, and even your genetics, for a start. If a diet high in satiating fats isn't fixing that overeating habit, it probably has less to do with your stomach and more to do with those other factors.
You Might Still Have Carb or Sugar Cravings
On the keto diet, only five to 10 percent of your macronutrient intake should be carbs. "The whole concept behind keto," Kristin explained, "is that you deplete glucose and glycogen stores, and when all the preferred fuel is gone, you burn fat and release ketone bodies." Pushing the limits of that carb boundary can put you at risk for a binge. "Once you 'feed' yourself even small amounts of carbohydrates from any source, your body will kick out of ketosis and go back to carbs, its preferred fuel," Kristin said.
This sounds biological, but both dietitians agreed that it's still related to your mindset. "There's a diet cycle," Michele told POPSUGAR. "We go on a diet, like keto, and we deprive ourselves of foods that we love or yearn for." Maybe we get cravings or simply miss eating the food; either way, at some point, we finally give in. And once you start eating that food you've been longing for, it feels almost impossible to stop. On top of that, Kristin said, if you know you're already out of ketosis, "maybe the feeling is that you might as well enjoy the binge while you're out of it."
How Do I Stop Overeating on Keto?
If you're struggling with overeating on keto, Kristin offered two tips.
- Track your food. She recommended using a keto-friendly app. There are lots, but MyFitnessPal or KetoDiet are good places to start. Keeping track of your food on an app will hold you accountable and emphasize it when you go over your carb or protein limits, she said.
- Journaling about overeating. Since overeating is so mental, your binges might be stemming from emotions outside of your feelings of hunger or fullness. Jot down what you're feeling when you're overeating: boredom or stress, in particular, might be causing a binge. You might even be tempted to overeat, "because the keto rumor is that you can eat fat all day, every day, and lose weight," Kristin said. Sorting through the mental urges and emotions behind your overeating can help you identify the real issue and move past those binges.
"Keto is a hard diet to make a lifestyle," Michele said. "It's all or nothing." To conquer your overeating urges from both a mental and physical standpoint, you'll have to address the cravings and emotions that are pushing them. It's hard but definitely possible, and it's a process that will help heal your relationship with food, no matter which diet you choose.
The Ultimate Guide to the 25 Best Leg and Butt Dumbbell Moves (Bookmark For Later!)
If leg day is your favorite day, grab a pair of dumbbells and bookmark this post! We've compiled the 25 best dumbbell moves to target your lower body, which means your butt, thighs, hamstrings, and calves are about to get worked! These are the kinds of moves that might not seem hard at first, but when you have trouble walking tomorrow, you'll know they were effective.
Katie Ledecky Got Midnight Tacos With Steph Curry, Still Went to Swim Practice in the Morning
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are 483 days away, not that I have this countdown clock bookmarked or anything. If you miss watching five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky smash world records and literally lap her competitors as much as I do, the newest episode in NBA star Steph Curry's YouTube series 5 Minutes From Home is the exact little slice of joy that you need.
The show is like a mini-Carpool Karaoke, minus the music; Steph and his guests (who have included rappers, YouTube stars, and the mayor of Oakland) meet up after a basketball game, chill in the back of a Lyft, shoot the breeze, and usually make a pit stop for food. This episode features Katie and the 9-year-old Golden State Warriors fan Riley Morrison, who called Steph out for not including girls' sizes in his shoe line. (To which he replied, "You're right, and let's design a pair together.")
In the six-minute video, Katie, Steph, and Riley tell dad jokes (so many dad jokes), try on swim caps (shout-out to Steph for putting his on sideways at first, because same), and pull over for tacos at a food truck. The ride started right before midnight - and Katie had a training session at 6:30 a.m. the next day.
Steph was impressed with her dedication. "That speaks to your success being no accident," he said in the video.
"Can't miss a practice, right?" Katie said. "I like practice more than I like racing!"
In an interview with the Washington Post afterwards, Katie said, "I knew it was going to be a late night, and I told Steph that . . . He knows what that kind of practice schedule was like. But I didn't want to pass up that kind of opportunity." At the end of the (very long) day, it was worth it. "I couldn't stop smiling, the whole time we were in the car," she said.
Watch to the end of the video to see them chow down on tacos and hear Steph shamelessly invite himself to one of Katie's training sessions. Her reply? "You have a cap now. Hop in."
Love Oat Milk but Want More Protein? Califia Farms Is Coming to Your Rescue
Nowadays it seems like you can make dairy-free milk out of almost anything - almonds, pea protein, and even oats! Oat milk is a good source of calcium and vitamin D, and dietitians told POPSUGAR in a previous interview that some brands are also slightly higher in fiber than other dairy-free milks, and this fiber benefits digestion and heart health. Generally, it has more calories than other plant-based milks and has about half the amount of protein as regular cow's milk (for reference, soy milk normally has protein comparable to cow's milk). So, what's a girl to do if she wants protein with her dairy-free milk made from oats? Enter Califia Farms with Übermilks.
Califia Farms, which makes a variety of plant-based milks, creamers, and yogurts, is bringing Übermilk exclusively to Whole Foods in May and Target at the end of June, a spokesperson confirmed. This milk will come in three flavors: unsweetened, unsweetened vanilla, and chocolate. Each features a blend of oat milk (duh), pea protein, sunflower oil and seeds, and flaxseed oil, and is rich in vitamins and essential amino acids. But the best part? Übermilk has eight grams of protein per eight-ounce serving.
Let's look more closely at the numbers: unsweetened Übermilk contains 140 calories, one gram of fiber, eight grams of protein, and two grams of sugar per one-cup serving. To compare, Califia Farms' Oat Barista Blend has only one gram of protein per serving, 130 calories, three grams of sugar, and zero fiber. It's a nondairy dairy miracle! Ahead, check out the full nutritional information for all three flavors of Übermilk, provided by Califia Farms. We're so ready for Spring.
Is Romance or Heartache on the Horizon? Read Your 2019 Love Horoscope to Find Out
The new year is almost upon us, and that means it's time for brand-new opportunities in different aspects of life, with love and relationships being a high priority for many of us. The people we spend our lives with romantically really impact our well-being and happiness, as finding that special someone can provide comfort, care, and support through life's challenges. And that person also likely brings fun, laughter, and sweet little kisses to brighten your day. However, on the flip side, sometimes romantic relationships end, making room for that new person to arrive within the coming year. The good news is the zodiac offers predictions to help us navigate our love lives in 2019. Here's your 2019 love horoscope from astrologer Skye Alexander, the author of more than 40 books, including Magickal Astrology and The Modern Guide to Witchcraft.
Embrace Summer 2019 With 27 Vacation Dresses That Are Cute and Easy to Pack
If you're planning a vacation or getaway, you have to bring the right clothes along. Consider packing some travel-friendly dresses. We curated a list of options that are lightweight and easy to fold up. Whether you're on a long plane ride or exploring a new city, these designs will be comfortable and stylish.
10 True Titanic Love Stories That Will Make You Forget All About Jack and Rose
Over two decades have passed since the release of Titanic Jack and Rose's star-crossed romance ended in disaster, and yet our hearts still won't go on. James Cameron's epic 1997 romance definitely informed most people's education of the ill-fated ship (as well as our first heartbreak), but we bet you're not even sure what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to the luxurious liner's maiden voyage. If you want some true Titanic love stories that might just rival Jack and Rose's, we have some suggestions. Be sure you keep some tissues handy - things are about to get pretty weepy.
Related: Jack Could Have Fit, but How Feasible Are These 3 Other Titanic Moments?
Are You and Your Mom BFFs? Here's How to Know For Sure
I have no shame in telling you that my mom is my best friend in the whole world. Nobody knows me better than her, and now that I have gotten older it's easy to see how much we have in common. She's my biggest cheerleader, and I look to her for advice on a daily basis. I know I'm not the only one out there with an incredibly cool mother, so here's 16 signs that your mom is your BFF.
Discover Which Game of Thrones Creature Lurks Inside Based on Your Astrological Sign
In the perilous and unforgiving land of Westeros, even the most fantastical creatures are caught in the crossfire of the war for the Iron Throne. As the Children of the Forest await the end to an age-old battle, White Walkers cast winter across the Seven Kingdoms, affecting humans, giants, warlocks, and Faceless Men alike.
While the Starks are known for their loyal direwolves and Daenerys Targaryen is known for her powerful dragons, which Game of Thrones creature do you embody? Are you adaptable and selfless like a wight or more sensitive and imaginative like one of the Children of the Forest? Love by Luna astrologist Kyle Thomas broke it down for us, so now you can discover your Game of Thrones creature personality. But, in the end, only the stars will tell.
Oui! 25 Picturesque Paris Spots You Absolutely Need to Visit
We don't think anyone would be surprised to hear that the City of Light is rife with photo ops. As the capital of France, Paris is known as a global center for art, fashion, food, and culture, but with so much to see and do, it's hard to know where exactly to focus your attention. Lucky for you, Instagram experts have searched the entire 19th-century cityscape on both sides of the Seine to determine the best locales to snap the most enviable shots, and we have them all. If you're planning a visit to Gay Paree, make sure you grab a photo in one (or all!) of Paris's most Instagrammable spots.
12 Cell Phones From the Early 2000s That'll Make You Miss the Good Old Days
The early 2000s were a golden era for cell phones. We might not have had anywhere near the amount on offer as we do now, but every new phone release felt exciting and special. There were a lot of phone options to choose from (they all looked different!), phone cases and accessories to buy, and games of Snake to play. And while we all have shiny new smartphones that let us access the internet (and just about anything else) with the touch of our finger nowadays, let's be honest, you'll never love a phone more than your first one. The one that had a tiny screen, stayed almost fully charged for a whole week, and you needed two hands to hold as it was so heavy. Take a trip down memory lane and keep reading for 12 old school cell phones that you'll kinda wish were still around (Sidekicks forever!).
Related: Motorola Razrs Are Coming Back, So Remind Me What Year It Is Again?
A Relationship Therapist Says This Is the Biggest Act of "Real Love and Romance"
If you look back on the fights you and your partner have had, many of them were probably easily preventable. Regardless of whose fault it is, both sides have control of the situation. It's up to you to decide how you want to handle it, whether it's feeding the flame or being the bigger person. How many of your arguments have been over something ridiculously trivial? And how many weren't worth the stress? Chances are that it was a majority. Constant bickering can damage your relationship in the long run, and if you don't make it a habit to catch yourself in the heat of the moment, you'll only continue to cause strain.
We spoke with K-Y's resident sex expert and relationship therapist, Dr. Laura Berman, to find out how couples can relieve the tension in a situation, and turns out it's a lot easier than you'd expect. If you've ever gotten mad at your SO because it seems like they just "don't get it," it's probably because they don't. But that also doesn't mean they shouldn't attempt to better understand you on their end.
"Often the partner is like, 'What's the big deal?', and that feels like a slap in the face," Dr. Berman told POPSUGAR. "So, even if they don't know why every candle in the house has to match, if they facilitate and assist, that is an act of real love and romance because it shows that even if they don't understand it or think it's important, it's important to you, so they're engaging and investing in it."
Dr. Berman continued to say how your initial reaction may be to try to talk your partner out of it - like stressing over matching candles, in this instance - or to respond to their irritation with anger. But as you probably already know, reacting in those ways rarely ends well. Real love, as she mentioned, is demonstrated by small acts of appreciation. The fact that you have zero interest in candles is not the point here. By putting aside your own opinions (or lack thereof) on something your partner clearly does care about, you're showing how much you value them and your relationship.
"It's really important that each of you take responsibility for the bar that you're setting and the unnecessary stress that you're creating," Dr. Berman said.
So the next time you catch yourself rolling your eyes or questioning your SO, pitch in instead. Don't get annoyed that they want to watch sports or bad reality TV - take it as an opportunity to spend time together. Seeing things from a different perspective will greatly benefit your relationship!
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Ulta and Marvel Dropped an Avengers Makeup Collection, 'Cause Heroes Get Glam Too
Makeup-lovers, assemble: Ulta just dropped Marvel's Avengers collection, and it's out-of-this-world affordable. The line was created to celebrate the highly anticipated release of Avengers Endgame on April 26. It includes a 15-shade eye shadow palette, superpowered lip glosses, long-lasting matte liquid lipsticks, and a four-pan highlighting palette.
The products come with inspiring names like: "I've Got This," "Built For Battle," and "Fearless" to further inspire you to reach your highest dreams. If that's not exciting enough, they also feature colorful themed packaging that will make you feel heroic by default. Keep reading to shop all the items in the collection, plus a few makeup bags and organizers for all your new goodies.
Before You Travel in 2019, Here Are the Best (and Worst) Airlines, According to Experts and Fliers
When planning a trip in the US, it's hard to decide which airline is actually best-suited for you and your travel style. We've all heard horror stories of airlines having poor customer service, hidden baggage fees, or uncomfortable seats, so when it's time to book your flight and you have to choose between a few different airlines, you should compare the pros and cons. Whether you're in coach or first class, the airline can make or break your travel experience.
That's why I've asked travel and airline experts, researched each airline, and read through the most recent 2019 customer reviews to bring you the 11 major US-based airlines ranked from worst to best for this year.
I KonMari'd My Apartment, and Here's What I Bought So That It Continues to Spark Joy For Years to Come
I came, I saw, I KonMari'd. Like it did for so many others, Marie Kondo's Netflix series Tidying Up sparked something in me to finally get organized in 2019. When her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up first came out, I resisted the movement. "I'm really more of a more is more kind of gal," I thought at the time. Meanwhile, my small one-bedroom apartment that I share with my husband was slowly accumulating dusty piles of useless, well, crap in every nook and cranny. Closets were overflowing, bookshelves bending under pressure, floor space was becoming a precious commodity. Something had to change.
Enter: KonMari, 2019 edition. This time around, I was ready to embrace the magic, and honestly, it was life-changing. I followed Marie Kondo's steps in order, tackling each of her recommended categories on the weekends for the first two months of the year. I would make it my goal to finish a category in a weekend, including donating, selling, and trashing what I didn't want to keep by Sunday night so that I could start fresh the following weekend. As bag after bag of old-school papers, blurry photographs of scenery from a vacation we took in 1998, stained towels, broken kitchen utensils, unused hand-me-downs, ill-fitting clothing, and just plain garbage left our apartment, a literal weight was lifted off of me. I would do a happy dance every Sunday night as another category bit the dust. Now that my apartment was free of what didn't spark joy, it was time to make some strategic new purchases.
While it may seem counterintuitive, the process of KonMari-ing (or Spring cleaning) does involve purchasing new things along the way. Besides the obvious boxes and baskets, drawer organizers, and other storage and organizational products, clearing away the clutter causes you to reevaluate what's left and possibly replace that side table your parents gave you years ago that you never really liked or finally find some smarter space-saving solutions for art that's sat in your closet or clutter taking up valuable counter space in your kitchen.
Ahead, here are the organizers, furniture pieces, and other home products I bought to make sure my apartment continues to spark joy and stay organized for years to come.
Meghan Markle and Abigail Spencer Have Such a Genuine Friendship, TBH, I'm a Little Jealous
Meghan Markle and Abigail Spencer met as costars on Suits, but their friendship goes far beyond the USA Network legal drama series. In addition to sharing a Sept. 4, 1981 birthday (what are the odds?), Meghan and Abigail have always supported each other and spoken highly of one another. Abigail was present at both the royal wedding and Meghan's NYC baby shower, and most recently, Abigail gushed about what a great mom Meghan is going to be. "I think it goes without saying, she's incredible," Abigail told E! News. "She's incredible and that baby is so lucky to have them as their parents." To be honest, I'm a little jealous of their friendship. See Meghan and Abgail's cutest moments ahead!
17 Classic Children's Books You Won't Mind Reading to Your Toddler Over and Over
There's no such thing as reading to your little one too early, right? And while we love all the new titles floating around out there, there's something particularly special about turning the pages of a classic children's book your parents read to you as a toddler. Not sure exactly where to begin in your classic children's book quest? No problem! We've gone ahead and rounded up some of our favorite nostalgic books that your mini me is sure to love as much as you did at their age. Read through to get a look at some of the best options, and try not to buy them all in one fell swoop.
- Additional reporting by Katherine Stahl
Pete Davidson Tried (and Failed) to Keep It Together During This SNL Skit With Sandra Oh
You may think there's nothing funny about SAT test prep, but you obviously haven't sat in one of Sandra Oh's classes before. During the Killing Eve star's SNL hosting gig on March 30, Oh played a substitute teacher tasked with taking a group of high schoolers through some practice questions. Unfortunately, the students are in the mood to wax philosophical, and their dramatic monologues have nothing to do with the correct multiple choice answers.
This idea alone is worth a good chuckle, but once you spot Pete Davidson break character in the background of the sketch, you're bound to crack up too. Catch Pete's breaking point in the full sketch above - he tried so hard to hide the laughs!
This Is the Only Lotion I've Ever Tried That Doesn't Make My Body Feel Greasy
I am obsessive about my skin care - at least, when it comes to my face. I'm diligent about taking off my makeup before bed and applying my daily serums, but if I'm honest, the rest of my body is a different story. For one, I like to work out in the morning, which means I like to shower in the morning. And normally, applying lotion means I need to sit for at least five minutes before I can put my clothes on. I have neither the time nor the patience for this, so more often than not, while my face looks healthy and glowing, my body could use some help.
One day, a fellow editor showed me this Lanolips Everywhere Multi Cream ($17). I took it home, and didn't give it much thought until I got out of the shower the next day. And, oh my goodness. This lotion is not sticky. Let me repeat: this lotion is not sticky. I can apply this, and by the time I'm finished with my (very quick) skincare routine, I'm ready to put my clothes on. Which means, come Summer, I'll have the softest skin ever, and for less than $20, you can, too.
John Cena Goes on a Romantic Date After Ex Nikki Bella Confirms Her New Relationship
It looks like John Cena is ready to jump back in the dating ring pool following his split from Nikki Bella! Less than a year after calling off their engagement, the 41-year-old WWE superstar was recently spotted out on a date with a brunette woman in Canada. While the woman's identity has yet to be revealed, the pair seemed to have no problem showing off PDA as they held hands and smiled for the cameras.
John and Nikki dated on and off for six years before eventually going their separate ways last July. Coincidentally, Nikki just confirmed her relationship with her former Dancing With the Stars partner, Artem Chigvintsev. Even though Nikki and John are no longer together, she did say it would "kill her" to see John with another woman. Hopefully she's doing OK!
An Explanation For Who - and What - the "Tethered" Are in Jordan Peele's Us
Jordan Peele's second feature film, Us, is horrifying, to be sure. But by the time the credits start to roll, you might find yourself a little bit . . . confused, shall we say. Between all of the complex layers, hidden meanings, and creepy scares that are introduced over the course of the horror film, there is a lot to unpack. Who are the Tethered? And what do they want? Where did they come from? Put on your red jumpsuit and strap in, because we're breaking it all down ahead.
Warning: BIG spoilers for Us will follow! You've been warned.
In the beginning of Us, we meet the Wilsons: parents Adelaide and Gabe (Black Panther costars Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke) and their preteen kids, Zora and Jason (Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex). Together they travel to Adelaide's late grandmother's home in Santa Cruz, CA, for a Summer vacation, but it's immediately clear that something is up with Adelaide. As she confesses to Gabe later that night, she's haunted by a traumatic event that happened on the boardwalk there when she was a kid. No matter how many glasses of Rosé Adelaide has with their family friends Kitty and Josh Tyler (Elisabeth Moss and Tim Heidecker), she's unable to move past it.
In the flashback to young Adelaide, we see her wander off from her parents at the boardwalk's amusement park on her birthday, ending up in a house of mirrors attraction all by herself. The storm raging outside cuts the power, and Adelaide stumbles through the funhouse, looking for an exit. But all of a sudden she's faced with a living, breathing reflection of herself - a little girl who looks exactly like her, down to her pigtails and the "Thriller" t-shirt her father won her at an arcade game just moments before. Adult Adelaide goes on to tell Gabe that she ran out after that, but he finds it hard to believe her story until the entire family is soon confronted by demonic versions of themselves (who we learn are called the "Tethered") that same night.
The Wilson family are then held hostage in their living room by their doubles. Red (Adelaide's jumpsuit-wearing double who is the only Tethered to actually speak) is in charge and makes it clear that the doubles have arrived to kill the Wilsons and take their place in the real world. The Wilsons are able to escape, with both Gabe and Zora killing their Tethered doppelgängers, Abraham and Umbrae. They arrive at the home of the Tylers (who have been brutally killed by their own doppelgängers at this point) and learn from a news broadcast that the entire country is under attack by murderous doubles. Where did they even come from?!
Essentially, the Tethered are the result of a government-funded nationwide cloning project. In some ways the experiment was a success, in that it was able to replicate human subjects physically, down to every last hair and molecule. However, the science was unable to copy the mind and soul, so to speak, of the original specimens. This was a problem since the whole point of the experiment was to create doubles to control the people they were modeled after. The Tethered were therefore left physically perfect but mentally damaged - with the exception of Red, none of them can even speak (they just howl and groan).
Red fills Adelaide in on this during their showdown at the end of the film, when she also reveals that once the government realized the clones were basically useless, it left them to rot in a series of underground tunnels lurking under the continental United States. As for why Red is able to speak and think and lead the rest of the Tethered in a murderous uprising against the people above ground? Well, that's where things get REALLY complicated.
Adelaide confronts Red in the underground tunnels beneath the hall of mirrors she entered as a child, encountering multiple rooms filled with rabbit cages, bunk beds, and classrooms. Adelaide comes across Red in one of the classrooms as the latter stands in front of a chalkboard covered in drawings of stick figures holding hands.
Red has always been different from the others, standing out with her voice and intelligence. Her plan all along has been to kill the original copies of the Tethered and form a line inspired by the 1986 charity event Hands Across America, in which people joined hands in a human chain for 15 minutes. According to Red, the line is a symbolic act to bring awareness to the Tethered's existence.
Adelaide succeeds in killing Red in the end, but that's not where the horror ends - through one final, chilling flashback that occurs as Adelaide is driving her family to safety in Mexico, the truth is revealed.
After young Adelaide (played by Madison Curry) encounters her double in the dark of the hall of mirrors, we see that the young doppelgänger actually knocks her out and drags her underground into the tunnel, handcuffs her to a bunk bed, and switches places with her. The "real" Red leaves Adelaide there to suffer with the Tethered, taking her place in the world above; this is why Adelaide's parents felt their daughter had changed after the day at the beach, why "Red" is the only Tethered who can speak, and why she leads a rebellion.
The metaphor of the Tethered is a bit convoluted, to be totally honest. But Peele's final shot, which is an aerial view of thousands of the Tethered linking hands across a mountain range in California, is yet another reminder of the importance of the Hands Across America imagery.
The 1986 charity event was meant to raise awareness for famine in Africa and homelessness in the United States, but here, Peele presents another way to look at it: people of privilege turning a blind eye to those in poverty, unable (or unwilling) to see the true nature of our nation's shameful history of subjugation until the fatal consequences of their actions are literally staring them in the face.
After all, like Red says after she breaks into Adelaide's home at the start of the film, the Tethered are "Americans."
Nothing to See Here, Just the Most Cutting-Edge Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2019
There's nothing more liberating than getting a fresh haircut, and these celebrities know that all too well. So far this year, celebrities have graced us with such hot hair looks that we can't stop saving them to every Pinterest board and Instagram folder we have. Charlize Theron snipped her hair the day of (!) the 2019 Oscars, showing us that the time is always right to take to the scissors. Gabrielle Union (literally) turned heads at the 2019 Vanity Fair afterparty with her cutting-edge pixie, and to say we were star-struck is an understatement. From red-hot hues to lengthy cuts, these celebs changed their locks and their looks with these tantalizing hair color and cut transformations.
As Coco Chanel once said, "A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life," and she was exactly right.
17 Stunning Dresses We Just Really Can't Wait to Wear All Spring and Summer
Free People's dress selection has never ceased to amaze us, and this season is no exception. The retailer continues to drop new dresses left and right, and we just can't get enough. To make sure you find your match, we shopped the site and uncovered its 17 hottest picks of the season. From bohemian maxis to bold neon minis, there's no doubt you'll find at least one (or five) piece(s) you love ahead. Take a look.
At Just $35 on Amazon, These May Be Your New Favorite Summer Sandals
Sandal season means the weather is warm, you're feeling light and carefree, and you're ready to head to the beach at any time. So, when we spotted these chic braided sandals on Amazon, we immediately booked our next pedicure appointment. These Plaka Palm Leaf Flat Sandals ($35) have more than 3,000 positive reviews; it's no wonder they're a bestseller. They come in a whopping 17 colors, but we're partial to the classic black-on-black version because they go with everything. The rope detailing is so chic, and customers rave about how comfortable they are. At $35, we might just have to get two!
51 Easy, Everyday Outfits That Will Flatter Your Curves and Keep Your Style in Check
We all have days (usually Wednesdays) when we feel like we don't even have the energy to think up an outfit, let alone roll out of bed. In these moments, we're simply in need of a little inspiration. No matter how you get yours, we promise there will be an ensemble right here for you that you can replicate with the clothes you've already got in your closet. Not only that, but most of these pieces are comfortable, functional, and involve basics you've trusted for years. Scroll through to find combination that will flatter your best assets and hopefully give you a little jolt, like a morning cup of coffee. Because one thing these street style looks are not is boring.
Do I Feel Too Old For These Pink Barbie Puma Sneakers? Hell to the No
Listen, 3-year-old me, I'm buying these Puma x Barbie trainers for you and I don't ever want to hear a peep out of you about how I've left my childhood in the dust. I still book Disney trips over Caribbean vacations, for crying out loud. But also, if I'm being honest, these sneakers are cool. I love the powder pink, yellow, and turquoise combo that somehow feels more sporty than girly. And actually, I'd 100 percent work out in these logo cycling shorts, which are, in my opinion (and I'm sure yours too), cooler than Kim Kardashian's Yeezy bikers. For you, 3-year-old Sarah, I'll buy this whole damn collection of gear and wear it proudly while you sit at home giving makeovers to dolls with permanent marker and scissors in your life-size Barbie ball gown. Love, 26-year-old me, who totally doesn't still keep her old stuffed animals stowed away under her bed.
Related: Unique Vintage Is Bringing Barbie's Retro Wardrobe to Life, and the Looks Are Amazing
Keep Your Hands Free This Spring With These 18 Cute and Functional Crossbody Bags
When you are on the go or don't want to carry a huge purse, a crossbody bag is a great option. We love the smaller design for adventurous days and going out at night. There's just enough room for your everyday essentials, plus it can add a fun element to your outfit. Check out our favorite choices, and stock up on a few.
18 Adorable Beach Cover-Ups That You'll Want to Keep on All Day Long
We don't know about you, but we're intensely craving a beach vacation right about now. And after we've gotten the cutest swimsuits imaginable, we need some great cover-ups. For us, that means classic jean cutoffs and dresses we can wear both in the sand and out to lunch or dinner. Because, especially on vacation, versatility is key. If you're looking for some seriously adorable beach clothes, you've come to the right place.
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