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.
mardi 24 mars 2020
A Boudoir Shoot Transformed This Woman's Self-Confidence After Her Abusive Relationship
Many women shoot boudoir photo sessions as a gift for their significant others, but this woman decided to take the photos for herself. After getting out of two consecutive abusive relationships - one mentally damaging, the other emotionally and physically - she began to believe the horrible things about herself that were fed to her by former partners. She shared that she didn't always have the ideal body type, and growing up in Southern California didn't make body confidence come easy. She had previously tried therapy before for family reasons and her own body image, but unfortunately, it didn't have the lasting impact she needed.
She had seen all the loving comments on the works of photographer Alyssa Michelle, who specializes in intimate portraits for women, and wondered what it would be like to be the one getting photographed. "I trolled the page for a year or so and thought 'one day, one day' and then finally in September 2016, I had had enough of the lies I was hearing from myself and from past people and thought 'No, I refuse to turn 26 in March without erasing this BS,'" she said. So she finally took the leap and booked a session with Alyssa for right after her birthday in 2017.
Many thoughts flooded her head leading up to the day, from what would everyone think of her stretch marks to what if people didn't think she was pretty or small enough. "But because of the need for the truth of myself, I dug really deep to find the confidence to eventually not care what other people think," she said. "I was doing this for me and that's all that mattered at the end of it."
The shoot ended up being a positive and eye-opening experience from start to end. She looked and felt incredible and was surprised at how empowered she felt through it all. "I didn't know I was capable of looking that way," she said. "And as the girls reminded me, even if I'm not made up every day like I am for the shoot, that's still me. That girl in those photos is still me and is in me every day. I'm sexy, fierce, sassy, playful, lioness, powerful."
She recommends all women try a boudoir shoot for themselves for a boost of confidence and promises you won't have any regrets. She left the shoot feeling completely transformed and doesn't plan on ever looking back.
"EVERYTHING CHANGED," she said. "I have so much confidence in myself now, I strut instead of stroll, I check myself out instead of judge myself. I talk to myself in such a positive way now and can't believe someone could ever tell me that I am any other than the gorgeous sexy woman that I am. F the haters."
See her gorgeous photos ahead!
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
A Boudoir Shoot Transformed This Woman's Self-Confidence After Her Abusive Relationship
Many women shoot boudoir photo sessions as a gift for their significant others, but this woman decided to take the photos for herself. After getting out of two consecutive abusive relationships - one mentally damaging, the other emotionally and physically - she began to believe the horrible things about herself that were fed to her by former partners. She shared that she didn't always have the ideal body type, and growing up in Southern California didn't make body confidence come easy. She had previously tried therapy before for family reasons and her own body image, but unfortunately, it didn't have the lasting impact she needed.
She had seen all the loving comments on the works of photographer Alyssa Michelle, who specializes in intimate portraits for women, and wondered what it would be like to be the one getting photographed. "I trolled the page for a year or so and thought 'one day, one day' and then finally in September 2016, I had had enough of the lies I was hearing from myself and from past people and thought 'No, I refuse to turn 26 in March without erasing this BS,'" she said. So she finally took the leap and booked a session with Alyssa for right after her birthday in 2017.
Many thoughts flooded her head leading up to the day, from what would everyone think of her stretch marks to what if people didn't think she was pretty or small enough. "But because of the need for the truth of myself, I dug really deep to find the confidence to eventually not care what other people think," she said. "I was doing this for me and that's all that mattered at the end of it."
The shoot ended up being a positive and eye-opening experience from start to end. She looked and felt incredible and was surprised at how empowered she felt through it all. "I didn't know I was capable of looking that way," she said. "And as the girls reminded me, even if I'm not made up every day like I am for the shoot, that's still me. That girl in those photos is still me and is in me every day. I'm sexy, fierce, sassy, playful, lioness, powerful."
She recommends all women try a boudoir shoot for themselves for a boost of confidence and promises you won't have any regrets. She left the shoot feeling completely transformed and doesn't plan on ever looking back.
"EVERYTHING CHANGED," she said. "I have so much confidence in myself now, I strut instead of stroll, I check myself out instead of judge myself. I talk to myself in such a positive way now and can't believe someone could ever tell me that I am any other than the gorgeous sexy woman that I am. F the haters."
See her gorgeous photos ahead!
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
50 Tiny but Fierce Feminist Tattoos
Feminists come in many different forms, but smashing the patriarchy is a goal we all have in common. In the world we live in today, we need the strength and hope to get up and keep fighting for equality for all people. These tiny tattoos are subtle, but their feminist messages are loud and clear. If you want to join the women's movement and show off your girl power, have a look at the strong tattoo ideas that lie ahead. At the very least, you can save them to your boards as inspiration.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
A Boudoir Shoot Transformed This Woman's Self-Confidence After Her Abusive Relationship
Many women shoot boudoir photo sessions as a gift for their significant others, but this woman decided to take the photos for herself. After getting out of two consecutive abusive relationships - one mentally damaging, the other emotionally and physically - she began to believe the horrible things about herself that were fed to her by former partners. She shared that she didn't always have the ideal body type, and growing up in Southern California didn't make body confidence come easy. She had previously tried therapy before for family reasons and her own body image, but unfortunately, it didn't have the lasting impact she needed.
She had seen all the loving comments on the works of photographer Alyssa Michelle, who specializes in intimate portraits for women, and wondered what it would be like to be the one getting photographed. "I trolled the page for a year or so and thought 'one day, one day' and then finally in September 2016, I had had enough of the lies I was hearing from myself and from past people and thought 'No, I refuse to turn 26 in March without erasing this BS,'" she said. So she finally took the leap and booked a session with Alyssa for right after her birthday in 2017.
Many thoughts flooded her head leading up to the day, from what would everyone think of her stretch marks to what if people didn't think she was pretty or small enough. "But because of the need for the truth of myself, I dug really deep to find the confidence to eventually not care what other people think," she said. "I was doing this for me and that's all that mattered at the end of it."
The shoot ended up being a positive and eye-opening experience from start to end. She looked and felt incredible and was surprised at how empowered she felt through it all. "I didn't know I was capable of looking that way," she said. "And as the girls reminded me, even if I'm not made up every day like I am for the shoot, that's still me. That girl in those photos is still me and is in me every day. I'm sexy, fierce, sassy, playful, lioness, powerful."
She recommends all women try a boudoir shoot for themselves for a boost of confidence and promises you won't have any regrets. She left the shoot feeling completely transformed and doesn't plan on ever looking back.
"EVERYTHING CHANGED," she said. "I have so much confidence in myself now, I strut instead of stroll, I check myself out instead of judge myself. I talk to myself in such a positive way now and can't believe someone could ever tell me that I am any other than the gorgeous sexy woman that I am. F the haters."
See her gorgeous photos ahead!
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
50 Tiny but Fierce Feminist Tattoos
Feminists come in many different forms, but smashing the patriarchy is a goal we all have in common. In the world we live in today, we need the strength and hope to get up and keep fighting for equality for all people. These tiny tattoos are subtle, but their feminist messages are loud and clear. If you want to join the women's movement and show off your girl power, have a look at the strong tattoo ideas that lie ahead. At the very least, you can save them to your boards as inspiration.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
50 Tiny but Fierce Feminist Tattoos
Feminists come in many different forms, but smashing the patriarchy is a goal we all have in common. In the world we live in today, we need the strength and hope to get up and keep fighting for equality for all people. These tiny tattoos are subtle, but their feminist messages are loud and clear. If you want to join the women's movement and show off your girl power, have a look at the strong tattoo ideas that lie ahead. At the very least, you can save them to your boards as inspiration.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Curious About Natural Deodorants? These Are Our 12 Favorites
It seems like everyone we know these days is making the switch to natural deodorants, or at least wants to know more, and it's easy to see why. Gone are the days where you can only find aluminum-free options in the back of a health food store; it's never been easier to find a product that's good for your skin and actually works. Many people are wary of making the switch to a more natural formula because of the supposed two week "adjustment period" your body goes through, but since we're spending considerably more time at home, now's the time to try it!
These 12 options will actually leave you smelling fresh and free to go about your day. Some smell like cupcakes, some smell like sandalwood, and others are fragrance-free, so you'll definitely find one you're into. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
Why I Prep All Semester Long Instead of Cramming For Finals at the Last Minute
Okay, so I realize I haven't always been the best at not procrastinating studying before finals - sometimes I waited up until three hours before - but I've definitely been trying to be better than my wild self maniacally cramming for tests at two in the morning. There is a misconception, which I blame partly on teen dramas who glamorize studying late at night with tons of junk food, music, and caffeine, that stress studying is a rite of passage in college. But honestly, it's kind of the worst. So in honor of students' mental health and normal sleep schedules everywhere, I have outlined all of the semester long studying tips I have perfected.
Know What and When to Prioritize
One of my biggest study mistakes is when I consider all of my assignments and tests equal. Now, I take inventory of the percentages for each of my quizzes and test, and study strategically based on what needs my attention the most. This isn't to say that I neglect anything, but if I have a project worth 20 percent of my grade in sociology, then it will get more time than the one worth 3 percent in English. Organizing all of your assignments early helps to allocate time and energy through the semester without the misbelief induced by stress that everything should be crammed for.
Related: I Wake Up Early Every Day to Do These 5 Things, and I've Never Felt Better
Create Daily Action Plans
When you aren't forcefully memorizing all of your notes the weekend before finals week, you will actually notice how much more extra time you have during the day than you than you take advantage of. During the semester, I write out action plans for each day, rather than simply make a vague promise to myself that I will study. I look at each class and make detailed outlines to hold myself accountable for specific goals. A weekly schedule might look like:
- Monday: Practice Latin flashcards, outline verb conjugations, and diagram ten sentences.
- Wednesday: Outline anatomy chapters 1 & 3.
- Friday: Take statistics practice test and work through unit 2 notes.
Planning out each day with specifics helps with direction and focus, and also helps not to get too overwhelmed.
Engage With Study Groups and Practice Tests
One of the more obvious, but underrated, benefits of being on top of your classes early on is the advantage of study groups, oftentimes hosted by professors of TAs. I know at the time they might seem inconvenient after you've just sat through lectures all day or a shift at work, but catching what you aren't understanding early is crucial. What I've also learned is more times than not, the practice questions are ones coming directly from the future final. Professors also really want people to attend their study sessions or office hours, because they not only want to know that you understand the material, but so they can better get to know you. A professor who sees you trying will be a lot more receptive to you reaching out at the end of the semester, especially if you are hoping for a little roundup on a grade.
Take and Listen to Recordings
Something I didn't take advantage of the first couple of years of college was recording lectures. During my junior year, I noticed the person next to me had her phone open to a voice recording app and told me she used it to rewrite notes later. When I tried it out, I noticed immediately how much better it was for my note-taking skills. Most of the time my professors would flip through slideshows bogged down with bullet points, but then give their own lecture aside from the information on the board. I couldn't take notes on everything, but the recordings supplemented that. You can also use recordings of yourself to study for language classes, listen to audio textbooks in the car, or as reminders of to-do lists.
Build up Endurance
Just like physical strain, your mental abilities can't get pushed to a limit they aren't familiar with. If you've never memorized fifteen biology pages in one day, then what makes you believe you can do it three hours before finals? Increase your workload little by little to train your brain how to retain material.
Related: I Tried the Cornell Method, and It's Never Been Easier to Study For Finals
Transfer Information
When you give yourself time to build up your tolerance for studying, then you get to enjoy finding how you study best. This might come from discovering new memorization techniques or a rewards system, but either way, consider alternate methods of transferring your notes to a new platform. Rewriting notes helps your brain retain all of that info, so moving text notes into an infographic or recordings to flashcards gives you choices in your study material and the process strengthens memory.
Walmart's New Ice Cream Flavors Include Margarita, Root Beer Float, Circus Cookie, and More
Break out the sprinkles and margarita mix because Walmart's four new ice cream flavors are all the excuse you need to have a family dessert party for kids and adults to enjoy. The flavors, available for $3 each, include Margarita Lemon-Lime Sherbet, Root Beer Float Ice Cream, nostalgic Circus Cookie Ice Cream, and Mango Habanero Ice Cream - it's supposed to be a two out of three on the heat scale! Depending on where you live, all four flavors are available for pickup and delivery via the Walmart Grocery app, which means you can have Margarita Ice Cream (and maybe a bottle of tequila) delivered directly to your front door. Keep scrolling to take a closer look at each ice cream and to find out more about the sweet and spicy flavors ahead.
Curious About Natural Deodorants? These Are Our 12 Favorites
It seems like everyone we know these days is making the switch to natural deodorants, or at least wants to know more, and it's easy to see why. Gone are the days where you can only find aluminum-free options in the back of a health food store; it's never been easier to find a product that's good for your skin and actually works. Many people are wary of making the switch to a more natural formula because of the supposed two week "adjustment period" your body goes through, but since we're spending considerably more time at home, now's the time to try it!
These 12 options will actually leave you smelling fresh and free to go about your day. Some smell like cupcakes, some smell like sandalwood, and others are fragrance-free, so you'll definitely find one you're into. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
Why I Prep All Semester Long Instead of Cramming For Finals at the Last Minute
Okay, so I realize I haven't always been the best at not procrastinating studying before finals - sometimes I waited up until three hours before - but I've definitely been trying to be better than my wild self maniacally cramming for tests at two in the morning. There is a misconception, which I blame partly on teen dramas who glamorize studying late at night with tons of junk food, music, and caffeine, that stress studying is a rite of passage in college. But honestly, it's kind of the worst. So in honor of students' mental health and normal sleep schedules everywhere, I have outlined all of the semester long studying tips I have perfected.
Know What and When to Prioritize
One of my biggest study mistakes is when I consider all of my assignments and tests equal. Now, I take inventory of the percentages for each of my quizzes and test, and study strategically based on what needs my attention the most. This isn't to say that I neglect anything, but if I have a project worth 20 percent of my grade in sociology, then it will get more time than the one worth 3 percent in English. Organizing all of your assignments early helps to allocate time and energy through the semester without the misbelief induced by stress that everything should be crammed for.
Related: I Wake Up Early Every Day to Do These 5 Things, and I've Never Felt Better
Create Daily Action Plans
When you aren't forcefully memorizing all of your notes the weekend before finals week, you will actually notice how much more extra time you have during the day than you than you take advantage of. During the semester, I write out action plans for each day, rather than simply make a vague promise to myself that I will study. I look at each class and make detailed outlines to hold myself accountable for specific goals. A weekly schedule might look like:
- Monday: Practice Latin flashcards, outline verb conjugations, and diagram ten sentences.
- Wednesday: Outline anatomy chapters 1 & 3.
- Friday: Take statistics practice test and work through unit 2 notes.
Planning out each day with specifics helps with direction and focus, and also helps not to get too overwhelmed.
Engage With Study Groups and Practice Tests
One of the more obvious, but underrated, benefits of being on top of your classes early on is the advantage of study groups, oftentimes hosted by professors of TAs. I know at the time they might seem inconvenient after you've just sat through lectures all day or a shift at work, but catching what you aren't understanding early is crucial. What I've also learned is more times than not, the practice questions are ones coming directly from the future final. Professors also really want people to attend their study sessions or office hours, because they not only want to know that you understand the material, but so they can better get to know you. A professor who sees you trying will be a lot more receptive to you reaching out at the end of the semester, especially if you are hoping for a little roundup on a grade.
Take and Listen to Recordings
Something I didn't take advantage of the first couple of years of college was recording lectures. During my junior year, I noticed the person next to me had her phone open to a voice recording app and told me she used it to rewrite notes later. When I tried it out, I noticed immediately how much better it was for my note-taking skills. Most of the time my professors would flip through slideshows bogged down with bullet points, but then give their own lecture aside from the information on the board. I couldn't take notes on everything, but the recordings supplemented that. You can also use recordings of yourself to study for language classes, listen to audio textbooks in the car, or as reminders of to-do lists.
Build up Endurance
Just like physical strain, your mental abilities can't get pushed to a limit they aren't familiar with. If you've never memorized fifteen biology pages in one day, then what makes you believe you can do it three hours before finals? Increase your workload little by little to train your brain how to retain material.
Related: I Tried the Cornell Method, and It's Never Been Easier to Study For Finals
Transfer Information
When you give yourself time to build up your tolerance for studying, then you get to enjoy finding how you study best. This might come from discovering new memorization techniques or a rewards system, but either way, consider alternate methods of transferring your notes to a new platform. Rewriting notes helps your brain retain all of that info, so moving text notes into an infographic or recordings to flashcards gives you choices in your study material and the process strengthens memory.
Walmart's New Ice Cream Flavors Include Margarita, Root Beer Float, Circus Cookie, and More
Break out the sprinkles and margarita mix because Walmart's four new ice cream flavors are all the excuse you need to have a family dessert party for kids and adults to enjoy. The flavors, available for $3 each, include Margarita Lemon-Lime Sherbet, Root Beer Float Ice Cream, nostalgic Circus Cookie Ice Cream, and Mango Habanero Ice Cream - it's supposed to be a two out of three on the heat scale! Depending on where you live, all four flavors are available for pickup and delivery via the Walmart Grocery app, which means you can have Margarita Ice Cream (and maybe a bottle of tequila) delivered directly to your front door. Keep scrolling to take a closer look at each ice cream and to find out more about the sweet and spicy flavors ahead.
Why I Prep All Semester Long Instead of Cramming For Finals at the Last Minute
Okay, so I realize I haven't always been the best at not procrastinating studying before finals - sometimes I waited up until three hours before - but I've definitely been trying to be better than my wild self maniacally cramming for tests at two in the morning. There is a misconception, which I blame partly on teen dramas who glamorize studying late at night with tons of junk food, music, and caffeine, that stress studying is a rite of passage in college. But honestly, it's kind of the worst. So in honor of students' mental health and normal sleep schedules everywhere, I have outlined all of the semester long studying tips I have perfected.
Know What and When to Prioritize
One of my biggest study mistakes is when I consider all of my assignments and tests equal. Now, I take inventory of the percentages for each of my quizzes and test, and study strategically based on what needs my attention the most. This isn't to say that I neglect anything, but if I have a project worth 20 percent of my grade in sociology, then it will get more time than the one worth 3 percent in English. Organizing all of your assignments early helps to allocate time and energy through the semester without the misbelief induced by stress that everything should be crammed for.
Related: I Wake Up Early Every Day to Do These 5 Things, and I've Never Felt Better
Create Daily Action Plans
When you aren't forcefully memorizing all of your notes the weekend before finals week, you will actually notice how much more extra time you have during the day than you than you take advantage of. During the semester, I write out action plans for each day, rather than simply make a vague promise to myself that I will study. I look at each class and make detailed outlines to hold myself accountable for specific goals. A weekly schedule might look like:
- Monday: Practice Latin flashcards, outline verb conjugations, and diagram ten sentences.
- Wednesday: Outline anatomy chapters 1 & 3.
- Friday: Take statistics practice test and work through unit 2 notes.
Planning out each day with specifics helps with direction and focus, and also helps not to get too overwhelmed.
Engage With Study Groups and Practice Tests
One of the more obvious, but underrated, benefits of being on top of your classes early on is the advantage of study groups, oftentimes hosted by professors of TAs. I know at the time they might seem inconvenient after you've just sat through lectures all day or a shift at work, but catching what you aren't understanding early is crucial. What I've also learned is more times than not, the practice questions are ones coming directly from the future final. Professors also really want people to attend their study sessions or office hours, because they not only want to know that you understand the material, but so they can better get to know you. A professor who sees you trying will be a lot more receptive to you reaching out at the end of the semester, especially if you are hoping for a little roundup on a grade.
Take and Listen to Recordings
Something I didn't take advantage of the first couple of years of college was recording lectures. During my junior year, I noticed the person next to me had her phone open to a voice recording app and told me she used it to rewrite notes later. When I tried it out, I noticed immediately how much better it was for my note-taking skills. Most of the time my professors would flip through slideshows bogged down with bullet points, but then give their own lecture aside from the information on the board. I couldn't take notes on everything, but the recordings supplemented that. You can also use recordings of yourself to study for language classes, listen to audio textbooks in the car, or as reminders of to-do lists.
Build up Endurance
Just like physical strain, your mental abilities can't get pushed to a limit they aren't familiar with. If you've never memorized fifteen biology pages in one day, then what makes you believe you can do it three hours before finals? Increase your workload little by little to train your brain how to retain material.
Related: I Tried the Cornell Method, and It's Never Been Easier to Study For Finals
Transfer Information
When you give yourself time to build up your tolerance for studying, then you get to enjoy finding how you study best. This might come from discovering new memorization techniques or a rewards system, but either way, consider alternate methods of transferring your notes to a new platform. Rewriting notes helps your brain retain all of that info, so moving text notes into an infographic or recordings to flashcards gives you choices in your study material and the process strengthens memory.
Walmart's New Ice Cream Flavors Include Margarita, Root Beer Float, Circus Cookie, and More
Break out the sprinkles and margarita mix because Walmart's four new ice cream flavors are all the excuse you need to have a family dessert party for kids and adults to enjoy. The flavors, available for $3 each, include Margarita Lemon-Lime Sherbet, Root Beer Float Ice Cream, nostalgic Circus Cookie Ice Cream, and Mango Habanero Ice Cream - it's supposed to be a two out of three on the heat scale! Depending on where you live, all four flavors are available for pickup and delivery via the Walmart Grocery app, which means you can have Margarita Ice Cream (and maybe a bottle of tequila) delivered directly to your front door. Keep scrolling to take a closer look at each ice cream and to find out more about the sweet and spicy flavors ahead.
An Easy Breakdown of How to Apply Individual False Lashes
False lashes are great, especially if you need a budget-friendly option for long, thicker lashes - and quick. But lash strips can make even the most expert beauty aficionado fall to their knees. If you've dabbled in faux eyelashes, you know that it takes practice to perfect. Mercury has to be out of retrograde. Winds have to be less than 15 mph. You have to be out of direct sunlight. (You get the gist.) It's an art!
Whenever friends ask me to do their lashes or ask for suggestions on to apply them on their own, I always suggest individual false lashes. They look more intimidating because there are so many of them, and they're super small, right? But that allows you to get them directly on your lash line and at the perfect angle, too. No need to cut a strip so it fits your eyelid or worry that one end will lift.
My favorite individuals are from Ardell, and you'll need a pair of tweezers, as well as gray or black lash glue. To really make your lashes pop, start by powdering them to remove any moisture. Then add two coats of mascara so the faux lashes can "sit" on top. And make sure to line your top waterline to bring the entire look together.
Check out the video above for the correct way too apply individual false lashes.
These 14 Space-Saving Beds Are Perfect For Small Bedrooms - Starting at Just $200
Living in a small space, especially one with bad closets, can be frustrating. To help maximize your bedroom area, we suggest trying a bed frame that offers extra space to keep things organized. Whether it has shelves for books or drawers for clothes, the more the better. The hard part is finding the right one for your bedroom, but not to worry, we're here to help.
We scoured the internet and hunted down the 14 best picks available right now, so all you have to do is shop. From sites like Urban Outfitters and Amazon, you'll be shocked how good these finds are. The best part: prices start at just $200. So what are you waiting for? Keep scrolling to check out our favorite space-saving picks - you won't regret it.
Think You Know Serena Williams? 7 Fun Facts That Prove She's a Legend on and Off the Court
When it comes to the world of professional tennis, there's perhaps no name more recognizable than Serena Williams. She and her older sister Venus are a force to be reckoned with on the court, and at 38, Serena's not showing any signs of slowing down. The tennis great has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles - that's just one shy of the women's all-time record, set by Australian tennis player Margaret Court - and in typical Serena fashion, she's still chasing that next piece of history. Of course, Serena is more than just a tennis star, and we've rounded up some facts that will make you see this badass lady in a whole new light.
Here's Where You Can Catch Your Fave Supernatural Cast Members Next
We still haven't accepted that Supernatural is actually coming to a close after 15 seasons, but we'll mop up our tears long enough to find out what the cast members are working on next. Thankfully, most of our faves have other roles lined up already, which is a huge relief because we're not sure how long we could handle not watching them on our screens. There are just a few weeks left before the show ends for good - and before we say our final farewell to Sam and Dean Winchester. Luckily, we know Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles will still enjoy their bromance even after the show goes off the air. As for the rest of the cast, though, keep reading to see what's next.
Here's Where You Can Catch Your Fave Supernatural Cast Members Next
We still haven't accepted that Supernatural is actually coming to a close after 15 seasons, but we'll mop up our tears long enough to find out what the cast members are working on next. Thankfully, most of our faves have other roles lined up already, which is a huge relief because we're not sure how long we could handle not watching them on our screens. There are just a few weeks left before the show ends for good - and before we say our final farewell to Sam and Dean Winchester. Luckily, we know Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles will still enjoy their bromance even after the show goes off the air. As for the rest of the cast, though, keep reading to see what's next.
These 14 Space-Saving Beds Are Perfect For Small Bedrooms - Starting at Just $200
Living in a small space, especially one with bad closets, can be frustrating. To help maximize your bedroom area, we suggest trying a bed frame that offers extra space to keep things organized. Whether it has shelves for books or drawers for clothes, the more the better. The hard part is finding the right one for your bedroom, but not to worry, we're here to help.
We scoured the internet and hunted down the 14 best picks available right now, so all you have to do is shop. From sites like Urban Outfitters and Amazon, you'll be shocked how good these finds are. The best part: prices start at just $200. So what are you waiting for? Keep scrolling to check out our favorite space-saving picks - you won't regret it.
Think You Know Serena Williams? 7 Fun Facts That Prove She's a Legend on and Off the Court
When it comes to the world of professional tennis, there's perhaps no name more recognizable than Serena Williams. She and her older sister Venus are a force to be reckoned with on the court, and at 38, Serena's not showing any signs of slowing down. The tennis great has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles - that's just one shy of the women's all-time record, set by Australian tennis player Margaret Court - and in typical Serena fashion, she's still chasing that next piece of history. Of course, Serena is more than just a tennis star, and we've rounded up some facts that will make you see this badass lady in a whole new light.
lundi 23 mars 2020
It's OK If You Do Nothing "Extra" With This Time at Home With Your Kids
When we first got wind that we'd likely be spending weeks homebound with our kids, I did what my Type A, perfectionist brain always does. I started thinking of all the things I'd do to make the most of this time.
And, so it seems, did thousands of other parents who spent this past weekend setting up makeshift "homeschools" in their living rooms, rushing to the grocery store to pick up provisions for new baking recipes, and pinning age-appropriate craft projects and science experiments. Our collective to-do lists include reorganizing playrooms and dusting off our alphabet flashcards and signing up for dozens of educational apps.
Some of us go-getters even looked beyond what we can do with all this "extra" time with our kids and ventured in to our brain's self-care aisle for more Instagram-worthy things to pile on to our plates. In addition to ordering new board games and a 100-pack of fresh washable markers, I bought myself a 1,000-piece puzzle and a beginner's Calligraphy Made Easy book, perhaps forgetting that – unlike the DINCs on my social feeds – I still had two kids to manage. Some legitimate thoughts I had in the days leading up to our self-isolation:
- Maybe now I can finally commit to a seven-step nightly skincare regimen
- Where should I set up my at-home workout space?
- Oooh! I can finally edit the thousands of photos on my computer that are making it run so slow!
- What book should I read first?
- This is the perfect time to really focus on training the dog to stop barking at our buzzer
There's truly nothing wrong with this line of thinking. I'm a goal-oriented person, and I do better with structure and boundaries and little boxes to be ticked off one by one over the course of a week. But, after the first day of working from home with our two young children underfoot, I felt like I'd failed. I didn't get anything done. I did nothing extra with my time. Worse, I felt like I did nothing, period. And worse still, I came to the realization that this little vision I had for turning these coming homebound weeks into a high-intensity New Year's resolution bootcamp was futile.
Not that you need me to tell you, but I'm going to anyway: you too have permission to just get through the day. To survive it by the skin of your teeth. To not do, but be.
So, I have decided to give myself permission to just survive this time. To measure my success not in how many hours I can spend with my preschooler on her letter sounds or the quality of food we serve at dinner time or the amount of emails I'm able to clear out of my inbox.
Instead, I'm going to try to see my worth in much simpler terms. Are my kids safe? Are they loved? (I was close to adding, "are they happy?" but I'm not even going to set that expectation after being called a "boring mommy" for not letting my 3-year-old get out the acrylic paint while I was trying to finish a deadline.)
Not that you need me to tell you, but I'm going to anyway: you too have permission to just get through the day. To survive it by the skin of your teeth. To not do, but be.
If cleaning out your toddler's closet is how you want to cope, great, but if falling asleep seven minutes after you turn the lights out in your baby's nursery is all you can muster, that's just fine.
Because if, at the end of this anxiety-inducing time, all you have to show for yourself is a family that was kept safe and loved, then you did everything right.
And maybe when we all go back to normal, God willing, we'll remember that. Maybe when we return to our lives of shuttling kids to soccer practice and piano lessons and debating whether to hand-stitch their Halloween costumes and feeling guilty for not buying the organic strawberries or refusing to read a second bedtime story, we'll remember this time, when all that we truly needed to do was close to nothing at all.
Get Sweaty and Get Strong at Home With These Free Online Workouts
Maintaining your mental and physical health is crucial during this difficult time, and keeping up with your regular workout routine is an excellent way to do that. If your gym is closed, thankfully many companies are offering free online workouts (like our Active by POPSUGAR app) so you can still get your heart rate up, get sweaty, strengthen your muscles, and release pent-up energy and emotions. You know 99 percent of the time you always feel better after a workout, no matter how long or intense it is, so take advantage of these free resources available in the next couple of weeks.
- Active by POPSUGAR app: Just log in with an existing Glow by POPSUGAR account or sign up for free here to get hundreds of do-anywhere workouts.
- Planet Fitness: Offering free daily live-streamed at-home workouts at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on its Facebook page.
- Barry's Bootcamp: Offering live 20-minute workouts twice daily on Instagram @barrys (exact streaming times will vary).
- Corepower Yoga: Check out these free on-demand yoga and sculpting videos on the Corepower Yoga website.
- Daily Burn: If you sign up, you get a 30-day free trial where you can choose from thousands of different video and audio workouts on the Daily Burn website.
- Peloton: Try the Peloton app at home for free for 90 days - no bike needed!
- Fhitting Room: Sign up and get a 30-day free trial of its on-demand workout videos.
- Rumble: Once a day, you can do Rumble-inspired, cardio and bodyweight workouts (no equipment necessary) via Instagram Live.
- Orangetheory Fitness: Orangetheory is offering free daily workouts with minimal equipment on its app (you must have an Orangetheory account to log in) and also on this page that has the latest OTF updates on COVID-19.
- YMCA: Choose from tons of workout videos including yoga, bootcamp, and barre with these on-demand workout videos.
4 Tips For Creating a Work-From-Home Station That Won't Bother Your Back
If you have the option to be working from home right now, there's a chance you're still sampling different corners of your home, trying to find the best and most productive station possible. But, if you regularly deal with back or neck pain, that couch and coffee table setup might not be cutting it.
To help you create an at-home working environment with proper ergonomics, we reached out to Adam Fritsch, PT, DPT at Athletico Physical Therapy, for some advice.
Secure a Space
If you have a desk in your home, clear off the old magazines and envelopes and label this space as your working station.
"Not only will it help you get the best ergonomic setup but it should help you stay mentally focused, as well," Fritsch says.
"It can be hard to get into work mode when you're sitting in your kid's playroom or on your couch."
Not everyone has a desk at home, though. In that circumstance, Fritsch says your next best option to prevent back and neck pain is a chair with a seat back at the kitchen table.
"You can also use a tray table sitting in a chair with a back if needed, too. At a minimum, you'll want a table for your computer and a chair with a back."
Take Breaks and Move
Regardless of how you're set up for work, Fritsch says the best thing you can do to prevent neck or back pain is to get up at least once an hour and move around.
"Our bodies are designed to move, so getting up at least once every hour to take a break, move, and walk around is important," he explains.
"Take 5-10 minutes to change position and get your body moving. It's easy to get caught up in work, so you can also set a timer on your phone to remind yourself to get up each hour."
Adjust Your Screen
Find yourself slouching over your laptop? Without a monitor, it can be very difficult to create a solid ergonomic position.
Fritsch says that, ideally, you'd want your monitor at about eye level in order to prevent your neck from extending up or down.
"It's harder with laptops because changing the height impacts the position of your arms, but it's best to get your screen to eye level and worry less about the positioning of your arms," he adds.
"This will keep you in a neutral posture."
Avoid the Couch If Possible
If you have other options, Fritsch suggests avoid working on the couch, as "your back is less supported and your head is more likely to move forward to get closer to your screen."
While he recommends this setup the least, in order to put less strain on your neck, he says to keep your head back and your ears in line with your shoulders.
"The more you can do this, the easier it will be on your neck."
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
Get Sweaty and Get Strong at Home With These Free Online Workouts
Maintaining your mental and physical health is crucial during this difficult time, and keeping up with your regular workout routine is an excellent way to do that. If your gym is closed, thankfully many companies are offering free online workouts (like our Active by POPSUGAR app) so you can still get your heart rate up, get sweaty, strengthen your muscles, and release pent-up energy and emotions. You know 99 percent of the time you always feel better after a workout, no matter how long or intense it is, so take advantage of these free resources available in the next couple of weeks.
- Active by POPSUGAR app: Just log in with an existing Glow by POPSUGAR account or sign up for free here to get hundreds of do-anywhere workouts.
- Planet Fitness: Offering free daily live-streamed at-home workouts at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on its Facebook page.
- Barry's Bootcamp: Offering live 20-minute workouts twice daily on Instagram @barrys (exact streaming times will vary).
- Corepower Yoga: Check out these free on-demand yoga and sculpting videos on the Corepower Yoga website.
- Daily Burn: If you sign up, you get a 30-day free trial where you can choose from thousands of different video and audio workouts on the Daily Burn website.
- Peloton: Try the Peloton app at home for free for 90 days - no bike needed!
- Fhitting Room: Sign up and get a 30-day free trial of its on-demand workout videos.
- Rumble: Once a day, you can do Rumble-inspired, cardio and bodyweight workouts (no equipment necessary) via Instagram Live.
- Orangetheory Fitness: Orangetheory is offering free daily workouts with minimal equipment on its app (you must have an Orangetheory account to log in) and also on this page that has the latest OTF updates on COVID-19.
- YMCA: Choose from tons of workout videos including yoga, bootcamp, and barre with these on-demand workout videos.
4 Tips For Creating a Work-From-Home Station That Won't Bother Your Back
If you have the option to be working from home right now, there's a chance you're still sampling different corners of your home, trying to find the best and most productive station possible. But, if you regularly deal with back or neck pain, that couch and coffee table setup might not be cutting it.
To help you create an at-home working environment with proper ergonomics, we reached out to Adam Fritsch, PT, DPT at Athletico Physical Therapy, for some advice.
Secure a Space
If you have a desk in your home, clear off the old magazines and envelopes and label this space as your working station.
"Not only will it help you get the best ergonomic setup but it should help you stay mentally focused, as well," Fritsch says.
"It can be hard to get into work mode when you're sitting in your kid's playroom or on your couch."
Not everyone has a desk at home, though. In that circumstance, Fritsch says your next best option to prevent back and neck pain is a chair with a seat back at the kitchen table.
"You can also use a tray table sitting in a chair with a back if needed, too. At a minimum, you'll want a table for your computer and a chair with a back."
Take Breaks and Move
Regardless of how you're set up for work, Fritsch says the best thing you can do to prevent neck or back pain is to get up at least once an hour and move around.
"Our bodies are designed to move, so getting up at least once every hour to take a break, move, and walk around is important," he explains.
"Take 5-10 minutes to change position and get your body moving. It's easy to get caught up in work, so you can also set a timer on your phone to remind yourself to get up each hour."
Adjust Your Screen
Find yourself slouching over your laptop? Without a monitor, it can be very difficult to create a solid ergonomic position.
Fritsch says that, ideally, you'd want your monitor at about eye level in order to prevent your neck from extending up or down.
"It's harder with laptops because changing the height impacts the position of your arms, but it's best to get your screen to eye level and worry less about the positioning of your arms," he adds.
"This will keep you in a neutral posture."
Avoid the Couch If Possible
If you have other options, Fritsch suggests avoid working on the couch, as "your back is less supported and your head is more likely to move forward to get closer to your screen."
While he recommends this setup the least, in order to put less strain on your neck, he says to keep your head back and your ears in line with your shoulders.
"The more you can do this, the easier it will be on your neck."
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
I'm Worried About a Million Things Right Now and Not One of Them Is Gaining Weight
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, especially here in NYC, the last few weeks have drastically changed for all of us. I went from attending group fitness classes, in-office meetings, and dinners with friends to isolating at home, only leaving to go to the pharmacy or grocery store, and using what feels like a gallon of hand sanitizer every 15 minutes. As someone who lives with bipolar II, which includes depression, hypomania, and anxiety, the constantly changing news cycle and imminent threat of sickness has thrown my mental health into a tailspin.
As if this wasn't enough to deal with, I've seen people and brands capitalize on this time of physical distancing to suggest there's no excuse to get off track with your fitness and weight-loss goals. They emphasize how to not gain weight while being primarily at home for weeks or months at a time. Um, excuse me?
Here are things I'm actually worried about at any given moment: will my elderly and immunocompromised loved ones get sick? Will there be enough healthcare workers, medical supplies, and hospital beds to treat everyone? Will my husband still have work? Will I ever get to hug my mom again? Will small businesses survive? What about the millions of people who are suddenly unemployed? Or the millions of people who are putting their own health at risk to work the front lines of this crisis? Will the economy ever recover?
Things I'm absolutely not worried about: gaining weight. I've seen health and fitness publications dub weight gain during social distancing the "quarantine 15," and it's absolutely ridiculous with all the stress and anxiety this pandemic is creating for everyone. Gaining weight should not even be a blip on the radar of concern.
Like a lot of other people, my typical healthy schedule - seven hours of sleep, early morning gym class, homemade green smoothie, walking commute to the office - has been completely upended, and I'm instead consumed with worry. Some days I'm too anxious to eat anything all day. Other days I find comfort in a half bottle of red wine and tortilla chips for dinner. We are all doing our best; sometimes our best is waking up at 7 a.m. for a morning workout and French press coffee, and other times it's sleeping in until 8:53 a.m. before hopping on your work computer at 9. Yes, an at-home workout schedule and set routine is important for your own overall health and well-being, and can help you find some mental solace. I'm just not there yet, and if you aren't there either, that's ok.
Eventually, I hope to develop healthier habits, including going to bed at a reasonable hour and waking up early enough to move my body and sweat before logging on to my computer. I hope to eat three healthy, well-balanced meals every day and maybe some snacks that aren't Girl Scout cookies. I hope to find time to organize my closet and meditate and finally work on that book proposal I've been putting off.
But right now, I'm still in emotional survival mode. I'm taking it day by day, and can never be too sure what the state of my mental health is at any given hour. I'm trying to give myself grace to not beat myself up over it, and instead do the best I can under the circumstances: meet deadlines, answer emails, be communicative with my team, and not buckle under all the anxiety.
I'm begging all health and wellness publications, fitness influencers, and content creators: stop with the weight-loss plans and the "tips" to cut calories and the "tricks" to stay "on track" during a pandemic. I'm all for encouraging people to stay healthy and active, and giving them tools they need to try and take care of themselves the best they can, especially now. But focusing on weight gain, counting calories, and obsessing about our appearance in a moment where lives are literally at risk is not helping anyone - especially people like me who are susceptible to anxiety.
You should move your body because it makes you feel good and can help relieve some stress. You should absolutely not be worried about gaining weight ever, but especially not during a global pandemic. Keep doing the best you can right now - sending you a cheers with my goblet-sized wine glass.
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