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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12 Beautiful Engagement Ring Stories From LGBTQ+ Couples
All LBGTQ+ couples are different, so when it comes to engagement rings and exchanging vows, there are no set rules about the bling that comes with the declaration of love. Some couples gift each other rings upon proposal, while others hand-pick their stones and bands together, ordering them from the same company or boutique so there's less of a surprise, but lots of room for personalization. A lot of people have partners that don't like to wear jewelry at all, and that's cool, too. Just like with all of the other little bridal details, the options are endless.
I'll never forget when my sister sent me a text message: "How can I figure out Megan's ring size?" she asked me, after having already ordered her girlfriend a promise ring that ended up barely even fitting over the knuckle of her pinky. At least it wasn't a diamond! Luckily, they have time to practice and dream up some options, since they both want to wear engagement rings down the road but prefer very different styles. They may even learn a thing or two from some of the couples I talked to here - lifestyle blogger Allie sneakily hacked onto her wife's Etsy account to find out what designs she had been saving, while Bobby, senior market editor at Who What Wear, and his partner, Robbie, knew from the start they wanted something classic and timeless, thereby vowing to go on all future ring hunts together. The details are important, after all.
Scroll through to find a roundup of beautiful engagement rings from LGBTQ+ couples, and shoot me a note if you'd love to share your own original story to be included here, too.
11 Things You Can Do Right Now to Help Prevent Ocean Pollution
Trips to the beach and swimming in the ocean with friends are two of life's best and simplest pleasures. But a hard reality that's difficult to wrestle with is that our oceans are in serious danger. Between plastic pollution, harmful man-made chemicals (think fertilizers and pesticides), and sunscreen that suffocates coral reefs, there are serious changes that need to be made (and fast) to help prevent any more damage. And it all starts with us.
Ahead, we share 11 ways you can help fight ocean pollution right now, whether it's learning little habits you can adopt in your daily life or making tweaks to your shopping routine. Together, we can do better!
Get Ahead of Running-Induced Ankle Pain With These Strengthening Exercises
If your regular method of exercise is a long-distance run, paying attention to the strength of your ankles (and their overall health) may be in your best interest as an athlete.
Ankle-strengthening exercises aren't given as much attention at the gym as quad workouts, but as Steve Stonehouse - NASM CPT, USATF-certified run coach, and director of education for STRIDE - explains, weak ankles could negatively impact the "human movement system" - and therefore lead to injuries.
"The kinetic chain concept specifies that every part of your body works together and nothing works in isolation," Stonehouse said. "If your feet and ankles aren't strong enough, it will surely lead to impairments in that human movement system - either at the foot and ankle complex or somewhere up 'the chain.'"
Stonehouse said this could result in many different injuries - some examples include achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, knee issues, and hip and low-back issues. "Again, your body will do its best to compensate for weakness in certain areas, but that compensation comes at a price," Stonehouse said.
Acknowledging the impact that running puts on the body will also help put the importance of ankle strength and the kinetic chain into perspective. "While you're running, you spend 99 percent of your time on one foot," Stonehouse explained. "That's important because we all know running creates a lot of impact on your body, but especially since one leg or foot is absorbing all that impact."
To help prevent injuries, Stonehouse said you can work ankle-strengthening exercises into your routine around three or four times a week. If you're already dealing with pain in your ankles during or after runs, check in with a medical professional or a certified personal trainer before beginning any program to address the root cause and prevent worsening any injuries.
Ankle Circles
- Perform 10 circles clockwise and 10 circles counterclockwise - both feet.
Calf Raises
- Standing on a step on one leg, push up onto your toes, then lower down until your heel is slightly below the step.
- Keep the movement as smooth and controlled as possible.
- Perform three sets of 10 reps.
Walking on Your Toes
- Take 20 steps - 10 each foot.
- Repeat for three sets.
Walking on Your Heels
- Take 20 steps - 10 each foot.
- Repeat for three sets.
Jump Rope
- Start with jumping rope for 60 seconds, then rest.
- Work up to three sets of 60 seconds.
Jumping Jacks
- Perform three sets of 25 reps.
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5 Kickboxing YouTube Workouts That'll Have You Sweating in 15 Minutes
When I feel bored in my fitness routine, I break up my tedious running and strength-training schedule by sprinkling in some 15-minute kickboxing YouTube videos.
The change in pace helps prevent burnout, plateauing, and overuse injuries from doing the same workout every day - plus, it's a very effective sweat, too. Since kickboxing is all about high-energy kicks, jabs, squats, and shuffles, I feel the cardio and toning effects in minutes.
With that said, you'll want to keep a water bottle and towel close as you explore the following workouts - especially if you plan on challenging yourself by adding in free weights.
Get Ahead of Running-Induced Ankle Pain With These Strengthening Exercises
If your regular method of exercise is a long-distance run, paying attention to the strength of your ankles (and their overall health) may be in your best interest as an athlete.
Ankle-strengthening exercises aren't given as much attention at the gym as quad workouts, but as Steve Stonehouse - NASM CPT, USATF-certified run coach, and director of education for STRIDE - explains, weak ankles could negatively impact the "human movement system" - and therefore lead to injuries.
"The kinetic chain concept specifies that every part of your body works together and nothing works in isolation," Stonehouse said. "If your feet and ankles aren't strong enough, it will surely lead to impairments in that human movement system - either at the foot and ankle complex or somewhere up 'the chain.'"
Stonehouse said this could result in many different injuries - some examples include achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, knee issues, and hip and low-back issues. "Again, your body will do its best to compensate for weakness in certain areas, but that compensation comes at a price," Stonehouse said.
Acknowledging the impact that running puts on the body will also help put the importance of ankle strength and the kinetic chain into perspective. "While you're running, you spend 99 percent of your time on one foot," Stonehouse explained. "That's important because we all know running creates a lot of impact on your body, but especially since one leg or foot is absorbing all that impact."
To help prevent injuries, Stonehouse said you can work ankle-strengthening exercises into your routine around three or four times a week. If you're already dealing with pain in your ankles during or after runs, check in with a medical professional or a certified personal trainer before beginning any program to address the root cause and prevent worsening any injuries.
Ankle Circles
- Perform 10 circles clockwise and 10 circles counterclockwise - both feet.
Calf Raises
- Standing on a step on one leg, push up onto your toes, then lower down until your heel is slightly below the step.
- Keep the movement as smooth and controlled as possible.
- Perform three sets of 10 reps.
Walking on Your Toes
- Take 20 steps - 10 each foot.
- Repeat for three sets.
Walking on Your Heels
- Take 20 steps - 10 each foot.
- Repeat for three sets.
Jump Rope
- Start with jumping rope for 60 seconds, then rest.
- Work up to three sets of 60 seconds.
Jumping Jacks
- Perform three sets of 25 reps.
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Yes, a Major Character Dies in 13 Reasons Why's Traumatic Series Finale
We've had to say goodbye to a handful of characters throughout 13 Reasons Why's four seasons. Some hit Liberty High harder than others, and some truths behind the deaths will never be shared. The show's fourth and final season on Netflix wraps up with yet another death of a Liberty High School student that leaves a mark on everyone.
The show has changed a lot since the first season, after Netflix deviated from Jay Asher's novel the show is based on. When Hannah Baker gives her 13 reasons for killing herself, it includes various people in her life who have affected her. Two of her 13 reasons are Justin Foley. He was the first person she connected with when she came to town, but after he snapped a photo up her skirt while they were hanging out and shared it with his obnoxious friends, Hannah was quickly labeled a slut. Her second Justin-related reason was that he didn't do enough to stop Bryce from raping Jessica at a party because he wasn't strong enough to stand up to Bryce.
Justin, who had a tough upbringing and was already a troubled teen, spirals quite quickly from the first season on. He gets into heavy intravenous drugs, spends time homeless, disappears for a bit, and even gets into sex work to get by. But partway through the third season, when he is well and truly a mess, he decides to turn things around. He's trying to make things work with Jessica, and the Jensens take him in and make him a part of the family. He also claims he wants to get clean.
That's where his story picks up in season four. He continues his redemption arc and makes it through rehab. He does better in school, seems to have a bit more of a positive attitude, and is still in love with Jessica. He and Clay have also become very close after living together and experiencing so much trauma together, so when Clay starts struggling with his own mental health, Justin is quick to do whatever he can to not derail him. That includes not sharing with him that his drug-addicted mom was found dead.
But after the death of his mom and the constant need to keep secrets about Bryce's death, everything is too much for Justin to handle, and he starts using drugs again. He pushes Jessica away, steals from the Jensens, and falls back into his old ways. But in a burst of hope, he confesses to the Jensens, and they tell him once again that they're there for him. Justin makes a last-minute decision to go to prom and tell Jessica he loves her, actually confessing that he loves her more than life, to which she replies that he shouldn't love anything more than life. The two start dancing, but then Justin passes out.
He's taken to the hospital, where the doctor tells the Jensens that after years of using IV drugs and getting into sex work, he's contracted HIV-1 that's become AIDS. There's nothing they can do except make him comfortable for his last few days.
As he lies dying, he has an emotional heart-to-heart with Jessica about how much they love each other, and a huge group of his friends from school come to sit in the ICU waiting room for support. In Clay's last conversation with Justin, he tells him he saved his life so many times and he loves him. Clay holds his hand as he dies from AIDS-related complications, making his the final death in this emotionally heart-wrenching show.
22 LGBTQ+ Athletes Who Are Speaking Out and Leading the Way - in Sports and Beyond
There is so much potential for sports to unite us - you can see it after a home run drops over the fence, or a last-minute goal hits the back of the net, or a marathon finish line is crossed - but the truth is that athletic institutions and communities have long fallen short when it comes to inclusion. That goes for LGBTQ+ athletes, many of whom have found themselves silenced or forced to hide their identities in an environment that has often felt closed-off and discriminatory.
We have a long way to go, but despite everything, progress is being made. And it's pretty clear who we have to thank for it: athletes who identify as LGBTQ+ and are using their platforms to amplify the voices of their community. Of course, no one - and that includes athletes, celebrities, and other public figures - is ever obligated to come out, especially when doing so could threaten their physical or financial well-being. But for every LGBTQ+ athlete who does choose to share their sexuality, the sports world becomes that much more open and inclusive for those who follow. These 22 LGBTQ+ athletes are actively breaking down boundaries and leading by example, and we're proud to look up to them during Pride Month and all year round.
Yes, a Major Character Dies in 13 Reasons Why's Traumatic Series Finale
We've had to say goodbye to a handful of characters throughout 13 Reasons Why's four seasons. Some hit Liberty High harder than others, and some truths behind the deaths will never be shared. The show's fourth and final season on Netflix wraps up with yet another death of a Liberty High School student that leaves a mark on everyone.
The show has changed a lot since the first season, after Netflix deviated from Jay Asher's novel the show is based on. When Hannah Baker gives her 13 reasons for killing herself, it includes various people in her life who have affected her. Two of her 13 reasons are Justin Foley. He was the first person she connected with when she came to town, but after he snapped a photo up her skirt while they were hanging out and shared it with his obnoxious friends, Hannah was quickly labeled a slut. Her second Justin-related reason was that he didn't do enough to stop Bryce from raping Jessica at a party because he wasn't strong enough to stand up to Bryce.
Justin, who had a tough upbringing and was already a troubled teen, spirals quite quickly from the first season on. He gets into heavy intravenous drugs, spends time homeless, disappears for a bit, and even gets into sex work to get by. But partway through the third season, when he is well and truly a mess, he decides to turn things around. He's trying to make things work with Jessica, and the Jensens take him in and make him a part of the family. He also claims he wants to get clean.
That's where his story picks up in season four. He continues his redemption arc and makes it through rehab. He does better in school, seems to have a bit more of a positive attitude, and is still in love with Jessica. He and Clay have also become very close after living together and experiencing so much trauma together, so when Clay starts struggling with his own mental health, Justin is quick to do whatever he can to not derail him. That includes not sharing with him that his drug-addicted mom was found dead.
But after the death of his mom and the constant need to keep secrets about Bryce's death, everything is too much for Justin to handle, and he starts using drugs again. He pushes Jessica away, steals from the Jensens, and falls back into his old ways. But in a burst of hope, he confesses to the Jensens, and they tell him once again that they're there for him. Justin makes a last-minute decision to go to prom and tell Jessica he loves her, actually confessing that he loves her more than life, to which she replies that he shouldn't love anything more than life. The two start dancing, but then Justin passes out.
He's taken to the hospital, where the doctor tells the Jensens that after years of using IV drugs and getting into sex work, he's contracted HIV-1 that's become AIDS. There's nothing they can do except make him comfortable for his last few days.
As he lies dying, he has an emotional heart-to-heart with Jessica about how much they love each other, and a huge group of his friends from school come to sit in the ICU waiting room for support. In Clay's last conversation with Justin, he tells him he saved his life so many times and he loves him. Clay holds his hand as he dies from AIDS-related complications, making his the final death in this emotionally heart-wrenching show.
A Small Step: 47 Toys to Diversify Your Child's Toy Bin
In addition to educating your children about race, diversifying your kids' bookshelves and toy bins is part of doing the work to ensure you're raising a child who is antiracist, now and always. Babies begin to learn about race from 3 months old, so fostering meaningful conversations and teaching the concepts of inclusivity and representation can't come early enough.
Keep scrolling to see some of the best diverse toys - dolls, games, puzzles, coloring supplies, and more - that represent a wide variety of races, cultures, and abilities. Diversifying your child's playroom is just one small step, but it's a start.
Chloe x Halle Deliver a Lovely Sunday Serenade During YouTube's Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Chloe and Halle Bailey just delivered yet another uplifting and pitch-perfect performance. On Sunday, the musical duo and real-life sisters, who perform under Chloe x Halle, participated in the Dear Class of 2020 graduation ceremony hosted by YouTube and headlined by Barack and Michelle Obama.
"Class of 2020, we're so proud of y'all. That's just how you do it," Chloe said, before leading into "Do It," the latest single off their upcoming sophomore album, Ungodly Hour. Wearing coordinated crystals from head to toe, Chloe x Halle offered both ethereal vocals and fun choreography. Beyoncé, who signed the duo to Parkwood Entertainment in 2015, also participated in the virtual ceremony by delivering a powerful commencement speech.
Chloe x Halle Deliver a Lovely Sunday Serenade During YouTube's Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Chloe and Halle Bailey just delivered yet another uplifting and pitch-perfect performance. On Sunday, the musical duo and real-life sisters, who perform under Chloe x Halle, participated in the Dear Class of 2020 graduation ceremony hosted by YouTube and headlined by Barack and Michelle Obama.
"Class of 2020, we're so proud of y'all. That's just how you do it," Chloe said, before leading into "Do It," the latest single off their upcoming sophomore album, Ungodly Hour. Wearing coordinated crystals from head to toe, Chloe x Halle offered both ethereal vocals and fun choreography. Beyoncé, who signed the duo to Parkwood Entertainment in 2015, also participated in the virtual ceremony by delivering a powerful commencement speech.
Lady Gaga Urges Graduates to Lead With Love and Justice in Passionate Commencement Speech
"Two weeks ago, I recorded a very different commencement speech to help celebrate the wonderful accomplishment that is your graduation," Lady Gaga said during a virtual commencement ceremony on Sunday hosted by YouTube and headlined by Barack and Michelle Obama. The singer went on to explain how her original speech had reflected on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, however, it was written before the killing of George Floyd and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests demanding justice and confronting systematic racism.
Gaga went on to assure graduates that although there is much to feel sorrow about at this time, there are also strides to celebrate: "You are watching what is a pivotal moment in this country's evolution. You're watching society change in a deeply important way."
Gaga then presented a metaphor to describe the nation in its current state, as well as its future: "When I think about racism in America, I imagine a broad forest filled densely with tall trees - trees as old as this country itself, trees that were planted with racist seeds, trees that grew prejudice branches and oppressive leaves and mangled roots." Gaga said, "I use the analogue between racism and nature in this country because it's as pervasive and as real as nature. It is some part of everything the light touches, but in this moment, all of us are being invited to challenge that system and think about how to effect real change."
"I can't wait to see your forest."
Younger generations, however, offer hope and the possibility for a new forest. "It is you who are the seeds of the future," Gaga said. "You are the seeds that will grow into a new and different forest that is far more beautiful and loving than the one we live in today." She later added, "I believe you beautiful seeds have been presented with a wonderful gift: the opportunity to reflect in this powerful moment on your morals, your principles, and your values, and how they will guide you through life as it presents itself . . . Congratulations to the class of 2020. I can't wait to see your forest." Watch the impassioned speech above.
I Attended a Hawaiian Paddle-Out Ceremony For BLM - and It Was Incredibly Moving
As I processed the devastating and brutal murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, which sent waves of heartbreak and public outcry across the world, I found myself wondering how Maui would respond. The island where I live is filled with passionate people who care to make a change, but I'll be the first to admit: it's easy to tune out the problems of the world when you live in a tropical paradise, surrounded by so many ways to escape. As a multiracial Black woman who has mourned and protested for the Black lives lost to police brutality over the years, I was eager to get involved in any local actions. So when a friend shared information about a paddle-out ceremony at Launiupoko - a popular surf break on Maui's west side - to honor the Black lives lost in recent months, I knew I had to participate.
While I was more than ready to put some kind of action to my emotions, I was completely unprepared for the vast number of people who showed up at 4:30 in the afternoon on Sunday, May 31, to support the Black Lives Matter movement. To see so many members of my community gathered for a cause I care so deeply about was enough to bring tears to my eyes. In total, over 300 people participated, with 256 boards in the water and at least 50 more people showing their support from the shore with handmade signs. (Since then, several other ceremonies to commemorate Black lives have been organized around Hawaii.)
Photo courtesy Phil Sobolev
The woman who organized the event, Bailey Rebecca Roberts, took the time to speak with me and shared her personal experience with paddle outs as a born-and-raised Maui girl. "People join together in a gathering like that to celebrate the life of someone who's passed. Share stories, share chants, share memories, spread ashes, and spread flowers." She also went on to explain how paddle outs have served as a powerful form of protest throughout Hawaii's history. This gathering for BLM felt like a mix of both, and it was one of the most moving things I've ever been a part of.
Photo courtesy Bailey Rebecca Roberts
Roberts and I went on to have one of the most soul-feeding discussions I've had in quite some time, where we shared our contrasting upbringings and their consequential experiences - me, as one of the few non-white people in my school, and Roberts as one of the few white people in hers. Roberts spoke candidly about her naivety about the, "very real and painful dynamics of race," and the discomfort she's faced in her learning process. Speaking on the words she shared at the gathering, Roberts was able to admit, "This is uncomfortable for me, but my discomfort is not what's important right now." Roberts hoped that the main takeaway from the day for people in attendance was to realize it goes beyond just the paddle out."Look, the paddle out is nice. We're together, we feel good now, and we all of a sudden feel woken up," she said. "Now let's have a conversation about real integrated steps that we can take in our everyday lives to enact actual change."
Photo courtesy Roderick Nathan, captured by Conan Gentil
I also had the pleasure of chatting with Ari Romer, a new face I met at the paddle out, who is a Black man that moved to Maui from Seattle spontaneously in February. Romer shared that he was shocked by the number of people who came out in solidarity.
"I'm very surprised and happy that there was a response here in Hawaii because in my mind, I'm thinking, 'Everyone here has their own problems.' The rest of the world is joining in out of solidarity, and Hawaii did the same exact thing - but in the Hawaiian fashion, which is 100 percent peaceful and harmonious," said Romer. He added that the nonexistent police presence at the event was reassuring to see - though he did find it upsetting to see so many non-Black people raising the Black power fist. But overall, Romer told me, he felt the spirit of aloha from the community out in the water as flowers were released and a moment of silence was held, and that during his drive home, he reflected on how great it was to see so many people who came out with good vibes to share.
Joining hands in a circle of 255 other souls gave me an opportunity to say a prayer, to mourn, and most importantly, to celebrate the lives of those lost - for the people they were, and for the lives that they led before this tragedy happened to them. The paddle out was a way for me to feel seen by my community, to witness the compassion of the people around me, and to feel a sense of belonging I didn't know I was seeking. To honor these victims of racism and police brutality as people who lived incredible lives was something I had not been able to fully do until the moment I paddled through a sea of flowers sent adrift with aloha in its purest form.
Lady Gaga Urges Graduates to Lead With Love and Justice in Passionate Commencement Speech
"Two weeks ago, I recorded a very different commencement speech to help celebrate the wonderful accomplishment that is your graduation," Lady Gaga said during a virtual commencement ceremony on Sunday hosted by YouTube and headlined by Barack and Michelle Obama. The singer went on to explain how her original speech had reflected on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, however, it was written before the killing of George Floyd and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests demanding justice and confronting systematic racism.
Gaga went on to assure graduates that although there is much to feel sorrow about at this time, there are also strides to celebrate: "You are watching what is a pivotal moment in this country's evolution. You're watching society change in a deeply important way."
Gaga then presented a metaphor to describe the nation in its current state, as well as its future: "When I think about racism in America, I imagine a broad forest filled densely with tall trees - trees as old as this country itself, trees that were planted with racist seeds, trees that grew prejudice branches and oppressive leaves and mangled roots." Gaga said, "I use the analogue between racism and nature in this country because it's as pervasive and as real as nature. It is some part of everything the light touches, but in this moment, all of us are being invited to challenge that system and think about how to effect real change."
"I can't wait to see your forest."
Younger generations, however, offer hope and the possibility for a new forest. "It is you who are the seeds of the future," Gaga said. "You are the seeds that will grow into a new and different forest that is far more beautiful and loving than the one we live in today." She later added, "I believe you beautiful seeds have been presented with a wonderful gift: the opportunity to reflect in this powerful moment on your morals, your principles, and your values, and how they will guide you through life as it presents itself . . . Congratulations to the class of 2020. I can't wait to see your forest." Watch the impassioned speech above.
13 Reasons Why: Here's Where the Emotional Series Finale Leaves Everyone
The fourth season of 13 Reasons Why is a huge departure from where the show started back in season one. No longer following the book by the same name, the fourth season delves deeper into mental health issues, drug use, and police brutality. Needless to say, it's a heavy season that brings the whole series to a close. While some characters get their happy endings after a tumultuous high school career, others aren't so fortunate. Find out where each of the main Liberty High students ends up as the Netflix series comes to an emotional close in the gallery ahead.
Pride May Look a Little Different This Year, but That's Even More Reason to Dress Up
Pride is going to look a little different this year. Though we may not be having the big parades and parties that we're used to, it's still important to show up and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, in June and always. Now's exactly the time to show off your pride with some fun clothes and accessories, and so many brands have created pieces specifically to celebrate. From cozy Ugg slippers to a fun fanny pack and cute sneakers, pick up these 57 pieces for Pride. You'll love your purchases so much, we guarantee you'll want to wear them all year round.
Whether you feel like going all rainbow everything or want to show off your pride with a message of unity and equality, you'll find it here. Plus, some brands have decided to give back by teaming up with awesome organizations like the Trevor Project, which we can definitely get behind. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
13 Reasons Why: Here's Where the Emotional Series Finale Leaves Everyone
The fourth season of 13 Reasons Why is a huge departure from where the show started back in season one. No longer following the book by the same name, the fourth season delves deeper into mental health issues, drug use, and police brutality. Needless to say, it's a heavy season that brings the whole series to a close. While some characters get their happy endings after a tumultuous high school career, others aren't so fortunate. Find out where each of the main Liberty High students ends up as the Netflix series comes to an emotional close in the gallery ahead.
25 Cool Gifts Your Dad Will Love This Father's Day
Not sure what to get the guy in your life this Father's Day? Not to worry. We looked to Nordstrom because the department store carries everything, from fun gadgets to stylish clothes and cozy slippers. To make your shopping experience more seamless, we curated a list of the best finds that he'll be sure to love. Keep reading to shop our favorites, and find his perfect match.
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Watching Quiz? The True Story Is Even More Wild Than the Miniseries
Quiz is a different kind of true-crime show. The miniseries traces an infamous game-show scam from 2001, in which a trio of seemingly ordinary people were convicted of rigging the British version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? through a system of - wait for it - coughing. If you're into the particular niche that is movies, docs, and miniseries about scams - see Fyre, McMillions, The Inventor, and more - this three-part series is for you. If you're already wondering how much of the story is true, keep reading for the real and equally wild story.
15 Gripping Shows to Watch If You're Already Dreading the End of The 100
Over the last few years, The CW's The 100 has grown into one of my favorite series. Clever and unique, the show has evolved in unexpected ways. Despite the sci-fi plot, the characters have gradually become more realistic and complex. Octavia's transformation to Blodreina and Murphy's trajectory from villain to hero are just two examples of the incredible character development in the series. In mere weeks, fans of The 100 will be mourning the show's conclusion after six years and seven seasons. That's why we've gathered 15 gripping series you may not have dipped into yet. While there's no substitute for another fresh season of The 100, these will at least help you get over the void.
These Are the Best Tween Birthday Party Themes of 2020 - Get Ready to Celebrate!
If you're the parent of a tween (or tweens!), you know that throwing them an age-appropriate birthday party can be a difficult balancing act. You want to be sure that you treat them like the almost-teen that they are, while also encouraging them to hold onto their childhood for a little bit longer. Luckily, there are so many fun themes and elements that you can incorporate into your tween's birthday! From slightly more elevated slumber parties to bashes inspired by their favorite movie, the options are endless. Read on for some of our favorite tween birthday party ideas!
If You're Joining a Black Lives Matter Protest as an Ally, Here Are Dos and Don'ts
As a white or non-Black ally to the Black Lives Matter movement, there are many ways to put in valuable work and make a difference: speaking out on social media platforms, making donations, regularly shopping at Black-owned businesses, voting for representatives who support the movement, and attending Black Lives Matter protests in your area – just as a start. All of these actions require thought, research, follow-through, and consistency; but if you're an ally planning to take part in marches and demonstrations, it's especially essential that you're aware of and careful about your actions. At large demonstrations, including those currently taking place nationwide to protest the killing of George Floyd, there is often a major police presence. As an ally, your actions can contribute to making the area safer or more dangerous for the Black people in attendance.
Ahead, you'll find a few specific ways you can be a more valuable ally at protests. (Reminder: if you're unable to attend in person, there are important ways you can help from home. Start here.)
Attend Protests Organized by Black-Led Organizations
Do your research beforehand. As digital strategist and antiracism trainer Leslie Mac told Mashable, it's important to make sure the rally is organized by a Black-led group that's actively doing antiracism work in your area. Demonstrations may be listed in local news media, on social media, or on the organizations' websites.
Listen to Direction
"When white people show up to protests for the Movement for Black Lives, they are our guests," said Ben O'Keefe, an activist and former senior aide to Elizabeth Warren, in an interview with Vox. "They are new for this. This might be exciting to them now, but this has been something that we have been living for generations and fighting for generations. So, you are showing up, and we're happy to have you, you are our guests."
That means that, as an ally at a protest, it's important to listen to those around you and follow direction from leaders, who will clearly lay out the goals for the protest and expectations for allies.
Put Your Privilege to Use
As an ally, be aware of your privilege and be prepared to use it at protests. For white people, O'Keefe explained, this may mean physically coming between Black protesters and the police for protection. You can also use any financial privilege you have to provide essential supplies at protests, such as water bottles, face masks, snacks, hand sanitizer, and first aid. Mac said one of the most useful things you can do as an ally is to provide jail support: waiting while protesters are detained and helping them with food, transportation, and legal advice upon release.
Document the Protest - With Caution
On-the-ground footage of protests is a powerful tool. Recording or taking pictures at a demonstration provides a different perspective than the one often shown by news media, which sometimes cannot or will not show what protests truly look like. Documenting demonstrations also holds police accountable.
One important caveat: avoid taking photos or filming peoples' uncovered faces or shoes. These are some of the easiest ways to identify people and that could pose a danger for some, said Allissa Richardson, PhD, a USC journalism professor who studies how marginalized communities use social media. In an interview with Mashable, she recommended blurring out faces or shoes if you've caught them on camera.
Continue the Work After the Protest
The work of overcoming racial injustice doesn't end when the protest does. As an ally, continue to donate money and time to organizations that work for racial equality and against police brutality (here's a list of orgs to start with); use your platform to amplify those causes and spread awareness of injustice when it happens; vote for local, state, and nationwide representatives who support the movement; and talk to family and friends about Black Lives Matter, even when those conversations are uncomfortable. Here are five actionable ways to fight racial injustice now and moving forward.
What Not to Do as an Ally at a Black Lives Matter Protest
If you're an ally at a Black Lives Matter protest, do not:
- Vandalize property or antagonize police. You're putting yourself as well as the Black people around you at risk, and they are likely to face harsher consequences than you for your actions.
- Co-opt Black experiences. In an interview with The Washington Post, Simon Balto, PhD, a professor of history and African American studies at the University of Iowa, noted that "a white person saying 'I can't breathe' at a protest when they are at essentially zero risk of ever enduring a police chokehold is not a particularly meaningful act." Rather, "it is a centering of the white self that at least partly dislodges focus from the matter at hand - black safety from the police." As an ally, chanting or creating signs with these kinds of slogans mimics the pain and death of Black people while drawing attention away from their crisis. While you can never live the reality of a Black person in America, you can work to amplify their voices and change the system alongside them.
- Make it about yourself. These protests are about creating change and addressing the systemic racism against Black people in American society; they're not the place to talk about your personal feelings or experiences as a white person. Those feelings are valid, but in this moment and especially at a protest, your job is to put your own fears and discomfort aside, show up, listen, learn, and do what you can to help.
Thinking About Flying With Kids? Here's What to Consider Before You Book That Flight
With social-distancing regulations loosening across the United States, parents may be wondering when it'll be safe to fly with the kids again. Although the CDC outlined safety measures in the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, not much has changed in terms of guidelines. However, TSA hopes to put new airpot regulations into effect by mid-June, as the number of people boarding flights has been slowly increasing. The bottom line? Only fly with your family if you absolutely need to.
Is Flying With Children Amid COVID-19 Safe?
Before booking a flight, parents should consider if traveling is really necessary. A preplanned family vacation, for example, isn't something that you should be hopping on a plane for.
"The CDC is still recommending against all nonessential travel because people can be asymptomatic," Dr. Jean Moorjani, a pediatrician at Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children in Orlando, FL, told POPSUGAR. "So you might be asymptomatic, and if you travel, you may spread it to the place you're visiting. You could also run into people who are asymptomatic and become infected."
Families' best bet to stay safe? Staying home entirely or considering a safer mode of transportation, like driving, perhaps in an RV. "At the end of the day, if the virus never meets you, you can never get sick," Moorjani explained. "So the safest thing is obviously to tell people to stay home. We also understand that that might not always be possible, so parents really have to look at their situation and make the best decisions for their families."
What Should Parents Consider If They Have to Fly With Their Kids?
According to the CDC, there are several things to keep in mind before considering flying with your children, as navigating an airport safely comes with many obstacles.
"Air travel requires spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which can bring you in close contact with other people and frequently touched surfaces," the CDC cautions on its website. "Most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights because of how air circulates and is filtered on airplanes. However, social distancing is difficult on crowded flights, and you may have to sit near others (within 6 feet), sometimes for hours. This may increase your risk for exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19."
"Washing your hands properly is really going to be one of the best ways that you can keep your family healthy."
Moorjani underscored the importance of teaching kids preventative measures. "Depending on their ages, parents should emphasize keeping your hands to yourselves and really trying not to touch things that don't have to be touched," she explained. "We also can't emphasize good hand hygiene enough. Washing your hands properly is really going to be one of the best ways that you can keep your family healthy."
Additionally, families should consistently practice social distancing whenever possible, and children who are over the age of 2 should wear a mask if they're at the airport or on a flight. "Personally, if I had to travel, both my kids and I would wear masks," Moorjani said. "Parents should also emphasize that wearing a mask, even though it may not protect you personally, helps protect other people from you."
Finally, to account for any new safety procedures that are being put into place, families should arrive at the airport even earlier, as security and screening procedures may take longer.
"TSA has implemented procedures to increase social distancing and reduce direct contact between our employees and the traveling public whenever possible - all without compromising security," reads the TSA website. "Adjustments include metering passengers to increase distance between individuals as they enter the security checkpoint queue, placing visual reminders of appropriate spacing on checkpoint floors and staggering the use of lanes in the security checkpoint where feasible."
Watching Quiz? The True Story Is Even More Wild Than the Miniseries
Quiz is a different kind of true-crime show. The miniseries traces an infamous game-show scam from 2001, in which a trio of seemingly ordinary people were convicted of rigging the British version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? through a system of - wait for it - coughing. If you're into the particular niche that is movies, docs, and miniseries about scams - see Fyre, McMillions, The Inventor, and more - this three-part series is for you. If you're already wondering how much of the story is true, keep reading for the real and equally wild story.
15 Gripping Shows to Watch If You're Already Dreading the End of The 100
Over the last few years, The CW's The 100 has grown into one of my favorite series. Clever and unique, the show has evolved in unexpected ways. Despite the sci-fi plot, the characters have gradually become more realistic and complex. Octavia's transformation to Blodreina and Murphy's trajectory from villain to hero are just two examples of the incredible character development in the series. In mere weeks, fans of The 100 will be mourning the show's conclusion after six years and seven seasons. That's why we've gathered 15 gripping series you may not have dipped into yet. While there's no substitute for another fresh season of The 100, these will at least help you get over the void.
Nicole Byer Shares a Script For Talking to Kids About Racism: "I Did the Work Now You Do Some"
Nicole Byer has written a script on how to explain racism to children, and she's calling upon white parents to put it to use. On Tuesday, the host of Netflix's Nailed It! shared that after seeing a comment on Instagram from a parent that said they would "keep their head down" and just let their kids watch her show, she did the work for them. She explained that one person's complacency prompted her to provide the necessary dialogue and specific verbiage to use to explain race to children so that this parent, and any parent who isn't sure what to say, truly has no excuses. "I did the work now you do some," she posted on Twitter along with photos of the script she posted to Instagram.
Young children are malleable, and the way parents explain race to their growing brains and expanding hearts is so crucial to the values they carry throughout their lives and the allies they can become. Nicole's script touches upon what it means to be Black and what young kids should understand about police officers. She wrote on Instagram:
A good way to explain to kids #blacklivesmatter : "you like this black lady right? She's silly? She makes you tee hee hee? You would be sad if a police officer hurt her right? Well this is the current country we live in where someone you like can be hurt by the color of their skin and people in charge aren't doing a fucking (you can replace that with dang if ya kids are soft) thing about it. So they are protesting, and the looters... well some of it is staged as a distraction some are opportunistic and some are people who've been oppressed for so long it bursts. And nice cops? There are no nice cops because if a cop was nice they wouldn't watch and participate in violence against black and brown people. If cops were really nice they would have spoken out about police brutality years ago and maybe walked out on their precincts to send a message that they are against this. Instead they dress up like your GI Joe doll and are very mean. The curfews the helicopters the police in riot gear is all because black people have asked to not be killed... that's it. There's literally nothing else to it. Now once a week let's read about shit (stuff for the soft kids) that happens to black people that doesn't get covered in schools like Juneteenth, black Wall Street, how black people have influenced most of pop culture today and aren't credited or it's just co-oped."
Nicole encouraged parents who take her advice to post about the history lessons they give their kids. "Post about the black history you teach your white kid to maybe inspire another white parent to do the same thing," she wrote.
It is never too early to start talking to your children about race, and it's especially important not to shield them from these conversations. There are books to read, organizations to support, and resources to familiarize your family with, but in order to teach your children how to become allies and instill this in them from a young age, it starts in the home. So, have these conversations. Use Nicole's script. Talk about racial justice. Talk about white privilege. "Raise kids who give a f*ck and you gotta give a f*ck," Nicole wrote.
This 35-Minute Workout Will Test Your Balance and Tone Your Core
Group fitness expert Raneir Pollard will lead you through a unilateral workout where you will focus on one side of your body at a time to enhance your balance while you weight train. One of the benefits of balance training? It's an extra challenge for your core and booty. Grab some dumbbells or water bottles to use as weights, and step on up - on one leg, of course!
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