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.
vendredi 12 juin 2020
3 Things in Your Home That Could Be Causing Allergy Symptoms
Staying indoors to temper your seasonal-allergy symptoms is a realistic way to feel better throughout spring and early summer - just as long as the inside of your home is allergen-free, too.
If you're feeling unwavering congestion, sinus pressure, and headaches while inside, Dr. Purvi Parikh, MD, an allergist with Allergy & Asthma Network, wants you to know of three common triggers that could be present in your home.
And while her advice could have you one step closer to feeling better, she urges you to see a board-certified allergist, too, in order to help further decrease the severity of your symptoms.
Dust Mites
Dust mites - although too small to see without a microscope - are part of the tick and spider family and thrive in warm, humid environments, Mayo Clinic reports.
Despite their size, they could be the reason you're experiencing allergy-like symptoms such as hay fever, headaches, sneezing, runny nose, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.
That's why Dr. Parikh suggests frequently vacuuming, removing carpets and rugs, and covering your mattress and box spring with dust-mite covers, as these are where dust mites are most commonly found in homes.
Mold
"If you have water damage or leaks in your home and are allergic to mold, this could be a potential trigger," Dr. Parikh admits.
She recommends installing a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter in your home and removing any mold damage that could have accumulated over time.
Having a dehumidifier, changing the filters in your furnace, removing carpets from bathrooms and basements, recycling old books and newspapers, and keeping organic plant containers clean and dry can help prevent coughing, itchy eyes, and enhanced asthma symptoms, too.
Animal Dander
As much as pet lovers hate to admit it, cats and dogs are known to trigger allergies, as well.
An animal's urine, saliva, and sweat (that includes rodents and rabbits, too) can all spark allergy symptoms, but dander (also known as skin cells shed by animals) is particularly a problem because it remains airborne for long periods and collects in upholstered furniture and clothing. This can all lead to sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, postnasal drip, facial pressure, coughing, swollen eyes, and frequent awakening.
Keeping your furry friends out of the bedroom as much as possible and using an air purifier could help you lessen allergy symptoms, Dr. Parikh says.
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
7 Supportive and Stylish Summer Sandals to Shop Now
Supportive sandals reign supreme on my list of fashion trends I can get behind. Chunky soles, strap closures, slingbacks, sporty builds - these styles are headlining my summer shoe lineup, and my comfortable feet are beyond thankful.
After years of feeling flip flop-induced achiness, this switch has been a long time coming, and the Arthritis Foundation agrees: "Shoes that are flimsy can be a pain in the back (and the hips, knees, and feet)."
According to the organization, a good sandal should support the ball, arch, and heel of your foot with semirigid soles, backs, or sides. Shoes with edges that rise above the sole and are made of cushiony materials, like soft leather and neoprene, are best.
Luckily, the foundation's recommendations to prioritize support, coverage, comfort, and fit when picking out summer sandals align with what's cool this trend cycle - which is why I had no problem rounding up stylish options for you to slip into all season long.
3 Things in Your Home That Could Be Causing Allergy Symptoms
Staying indoors to temper your seasonal-allergy symptoms is a realistic way to feel better throughout spring and early summer - just as long as the inside of your home is allergen-free, too.
If you're feeling unwavering congestion, sinus pressure, and headaches while inside, Dr. Purvi Parikh, MD, an allergist with Allergy & Asthma Network, wants you to know of three common triggers that could be present in your home.
And while her advice could have you one step closer to feeling better, she urges you to see a board-certified allergist, too, in order to help further decrease the severity of your symptoms.
Dust Mites
Dust mites - although too small to see without a microscope - are part of the tick and spider family and thrive in warm, humid environments, Mayo Clinic reports.
Despite their size, they could be the reason you're experiencing allergy-like symptoms such as hay fever, headaches, sneezing, runny nose, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.
That's why Dr. Parikh suggests frequently vacuuming, removing carpets and rugs, and covering your mattress and box spring with dust-mite covers, as these are where dust mites are most commonly found in homes.
Mold
"If you have water damage or leaks in your home and are allergic to mold, this could be a potential trigger," Dr. Parikh admits.
She recommends installing a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter in your home and removing any mold damage that could have accumulated over time.
Having a dehumidifier, changing the filters in your furnace, removing carpets from bathrooms and basements, recycling old books and newspapers, and keeping organic plant containers clean and dry can help prevent coughing, itchy eyes, and enhanced asthma symptoms, too.
Animal Dander
As much as pet lovers hate to admit it, cats and dogs are known to trigger allergies, as well.
An animal's urine, saliva, and sweat (that includes rodents and rabbits, too) can all spark allergy symptoms, but dander (also known as skin cells shed by animals) is particularly a problem because it remains airborne for long periods and collects in upholstered furniture and clothing. This can all lead to sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, postnasal drip, facial pressure, coughing, swollen eyes, and frequent awakening.
Keeping your furry friends out of the bedroom as much as possible and using an air purifier could help you lessen allergy symptoms, Dr. Parikh says.
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
7 Supportive and Stylish Summer Sandals to Shop Now
Supportive sandals reign supreme on my list of fashion trends I can get behind. Chunky soles, strap closures, slingbacks, sporty builds - these styles are headlining my summer shoe lineup, and my comfortable feet are beyond thankful.
After years of feeling flip flop-induced achiness, this switch has been a long time coming, and the Arthritis Foundation agrees: "Shoes that are flimsy can be a pain in the back (and the hips, knees, and feet)."
According to the organization, a good sandal should support the ball, arch, and heel of your foot with semirigid soles, backs, or sides. Shoes with edges that rise above the sole and are made of cushiony materials, like soft leather and neoprene, are best.
Luckily, the foundation's recommendations to prioritize support, coverage, comfort, and fit when picking out summer sandals align with what's cool this trend cycle - which is why I had no problem rounding up stylish options for you to slip into all season long.
If You Thought Netflix’s Dark Was Confusing Before, the Season 3 Trailer Just Made It So Much Worse
Netflix's German sci-fi thriller Dark has blown the minds of fans with its intricate story of time travel and the subsequent butterfly effects that span through three generations of families who live in the fictional small town of Winden, Germany. Now, Dark's third and final season is coming to put an end to the enthralling story and (hopefully) reveal to us the show's remaining secrets; and it's all happening on a very significant date: June 27, 2020.
In the first season, a young boy named Mikkel goes missing in November of 2019. Throughout 18 episodes, the four intertwined families affected by Mikkel's disappearance are seen throughout the years, namely in 1953, 1986, and 2019, which turns over into 2020 as sh*t is really starting to hit the fan. Although the first season of the show premiered in 2017, it appears as though the show's creators were working two years into the future for a reason. As we know from the season two premiere, an apocalypse is coming to Winden, and just as season two comes to a close, we're seconds away from the event, which occurs on - you guessed it - June 27, 2020.
According to Netflix, in its third season, "Dark reaches its mind-bending conclusion, moving beyond the concept of space and time. Upon arrival in a new world, Jonas tries to make sense of what this rendition of Winden means for his own fate, while the ones left behind in the other world are left on a quest to break the loop that now not only bends time but also space. Two worlds. Light and dark. And in the center a tragic love story of epic proportions."
Sounds epic. Watch the season three trailers below and catch the final season of Dark when it hits Netflix on June 27, the day of the fictional apocalypse, at 3 a.m. ET.
Dark Season 3 Official Trailer
Dark Season 3 Date Announcement
More Than 100 Beautiful Jewish Baby Name Ideas
In Judaism, it's tradition to name a newborn child after a loved one. Unlike in many other religions, it's customary to name after the deceased instead of someone still living. It's also tradition to only use the first letter of the name of the person you're honoring - and not their full moniker - to inspire your baby's name. Whether you're looking for a modern Hebrew name or traditional biblical inspiration, here are some stunning Jewish options worthy of your little one.
Girls
A
Abigail, Adina, Adva, Aleigha, Aliza, Alona, Amalia, Amira, Annaliese, Anne, Ariella, Atara, Ava, Aviva, Axelle, Ayla, Aziel
B
Baila, Barbara, Beatrice, Becky, Bethany, Bettina, Breana, Breindel
C
Cecelia, Charlotte, Chaya, Carmela, Carmen, Chasye, Chaya
D
Dalia, Dalila, Dana, Danae, Danele, Daniella, Danielle, Dara, Dareen, Davi, Dayla, Deah, Deborah, Dena, Devi, Devorah, Dinah, Dorothy, Dynah
E
Eden, Edrea, Eleanor, Elia, Eliana, Eliza, Elizabeth, Ella, Ellice, Elora, Elsie, Emma, Ester, Esther, Eva, Eve, Evetta, Evia, Evika,
F
Faye, Frances, Frayda, Fina
G
Gabriela, Gail, Galya, Gana, Gavra, Genesis, Genisia, Gila, Giza, Golda
H
Hadara, Hannah, Hanne, Hannele, Haya, Henya, Hila, Hosanna
I
Ilana, Ilia, Iris, Isabella, Isabelle, Israela, Iva, Ivanna
J
Jael, Jamie, Jane, Janelle, Janessa, Janet, Janice, Jean, Jessica, Jo, Joan, Joasia, Jody, Joelle, Jolene, Jordan, Jordana, Josie, Judith, Judy
K
Kaela, Kaiyah, Kala, Kayla, Kelilah, Kelilah, Kelyn, Kelyn, Keren, Kyla
L
Lael, Laila, Laylie, Leah, Leesa, Liat, Libby, Liddy, Liesbet, Lila, Lina, Lisa
M
Madalyn, Madelene, Maia, Mara, Mazal, Meira, Michaela, Michelle, Minna, Mira, Mirele, Miriam, Moriah
N
Neomi, Nava, Nessa, Nina, Nissa, Niva, Noa, Nira, Norah, Nancy
O
Odelia, Ona, Ora, Oralee
P
Paz, Pearl, Penina, Perke
R
Rachael, Rachel, Raisa, Raisel, Reba, Rebecca, Rena, Reva, Reyna, Rinna, Rivka, Rosana, Ruth
S
Sadie, Sallie, Samantha, Samarah, Sara, Sarah, Sari, Seanna, Seraphina, Shani, Sharon, Shayna, Sheena, Shira, Shiran, Simone, Sivan, Susan, Suzanna
T
Tabitha, Tal, Talia, Talori, Talya, Tamara, Tamra, Temira, Tova
V
Vanessa, Vania, Varda, Vida, Vidette
Y
Yael, Yalissa, Yisarela, Yona
Z
Zahava, Zamora, Zanna, Zara, Zelda, Zera, Zilah, Zisse, Ziva
Boys
A
Aaron, Abraham, Adam, Adin, Albert, Alexander, Alon, Alter, Amir ,Ari, Asher, Avi, Aviv ,Avner, Avrum, Axel
B
Baer, Baruch, Benjamin, Boaz
C
Carmiel, Caleb, Charles, Chaym ,Cain, Chaim
D
Dael, Dagan, Dan, Danel, Daniel, Davey, David, Deen, Doron, Dov
E
Eban, Eitan, Elazar, Eli, Elias, Elija, Elior, Elliot, Emanuel, Eran, Evan, Ezra
F
Frances
G
Gabe, Gabriel, Gavi, Gideon, Gil, Guy
H
Hanan, Hansel, Harel, Hershel
I
Ian, Idan, Ike, Ira, Isaac, Isaiah, Iser, Israel
J
Jack, Jacob, Jaedon, Jake, Jamiel, Jared, Jasper, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jeremy, Jesse, Joel, John, Jonas, Jonathan, Jordan, Jordy, Joseph, Joshua, Josias, Jospeh, Jud, Judah
K
Kaleb, Karmel
L
Lazar, Lazzaro, Lev, Levi, Lewi
M
Mal, Malachi, Manuel, Matan, Matson, Meir, Mendel, Meron, Micah, Michael, Mitchell ,Moses, Myer
N
Nadir, Natan, Nathan, Nathaniel, Nir, Noah, Noe
O
Oded, Omar, Omet, Omri, Or, Oren, Ori, Oved
P
Pascal, Paz, Pesach, Phineas
R
Raanan, Raphael, Raziel, Reuben, Reuel, Ron, Ronen, Roni
S
Salem, Samson, Samuel, Sanson, Sason, Saul, Seth, Shane, Shiloh, Simon, Sol, Solomon, Symeon
T
Tamir, Thaddius, Thomas, Tobia, Tobias, Tobin, Tomer, Tovi, Tzion
U
Uri, Uriel, Uzi, Uziel
X
Ximen, Ximon
Y
Yaacov, Yadin, Yaron, Yishai, Yoav, Yoel, Yoram, Yosef
Z
Zachary, Zalman, Zev, Ziv, Zuriel
jeudi 11 juin 2020
50+ Shows on Netflix, Hulu, and Other Streaming Sites With More Than 5 Seasons Each
Looking for something to binge-watch that's a little longer than your average weekend watch? Between all the major streaming services, there are quite a few long-running TV shows that are sure to keep you occupied for as long as you need to be. Every single one of the shows recommended here has run for at least five seasons - most of them have run for even longer - so they're perfect for quarantine viewing or just a long-term investment in a good story. There's something for everyone here, from superhero action thrillers to prestige dramas and heartwarming comedies. Keep reading for dozens of our favorite long-running shows that you can watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and HBO right now!
Settle In! These Are the Longest TV Shows Hulu Has to Offer
A weekend binge-watch can be great, but sometimes we'd rather buckle in for the long haul. That's where these long-running shows on Hulu come in! If you're looking for a show to watch that you can get invested in over the course of five seasons or more, you've definitely come to the right place. While Hulu's own library of originals doesn't boast much for long-running shows, it has the streaming rights for some of your all-time faves, from old-school sitcoms that will make you crack up to some of modern TV's grittiest and most acclaimed dramas. There's definitely something for everyone - check out our recommendations for some of the best long-running TV shows on Hulu that you can get lost in for a while.
10 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Mean Girls That Might Just Make Fetch Happen
Even though it came out in 2004, Mean Girls remains, in Gretchen Wieners's words, as fetch as ever. We still unofficially celebrate Oct. 3, wear pink on Wednesdays, and tell Glen Coco to go. Ariana Grande even paid homage to the film in her "Thank U, Next" music video, just in case you forgot how much the Tina Fey-penned comedy enlightened the masses. Given the cult following of the teen flick, there's a ton of fun trivia around its production as well as the cast and crew. To pay our respects to this American masterpiece, we're breaking down truly intriguing behind-the-scenes facts about Mean Girls, so scroll ahead for all the details!
Proof That Nicole Kidman Is (and Will Always Be) a Total Beauty
We can pretty much all agree that Nicole Kidman is a beautiful human being, inside and out. The Oscar-winning actress got her big break in 1983 and has been wowing us with her incredible performances ever since, including Moulin Rouge!, Practical Magic, and Big Little Lies. Her multiple Emmys and Golden Globes aside, Nicole is also a loving mother - she has two young daughters, Sunday and Faith, with husband Keith Urban and two older adopted children, Connor and Isabella, from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise. While a lot has changed in her career and personal life over the years, one thing has remained constant: her grace and beauty. See her incredible evolution ahead.
A Look Back at Chris Pratt Through the Years
Chris Pratt may have taken Hollywood by storm over the past few years, but he was a talented star long before he became a sexy superhero. He first hit the spotlight back in the early 2000s, making a name for himself on the small screen with roles on Everwood and The O.C.. For years, Chris cracked up Parks and Recreation fans with Andy Dwyer's antics, and he's become one of the biggest movie stars in the world thanks to the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World franchises. Although his onscreen talents are certainly a reason to appreciate Chris Pratt, his real-life charisma definitely makes him one of the most lovable celebrities.
Related: 24 Chris Pratt Pictures That'll Make You Weak in the Knees
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Bring Their Aussie Love All Over the World
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been spreading their love all over the globe ever since they first got together back in 2005. From their picture-perfect red carpet moments at the Cannes Film Festival to their cuddly appearances at award shows, this hot Australian duo does not shy away from showing PDA. Keep reading to see their best moments.
Related: It Took Keith Urban 4 Months to Finally Call Nicole Kidman After They Met
25 Stunning Wall Decor Pieces From Amazon That Are Perfect For Every Budget
If you've been feeling inspired lately to spruce up your space, you don't have to do much. Why? Because wall decor can completely transform a room without you having to buy a ton of new furniture and go way over your budget. If your walls are bare, there are so many colorful, simple, and effective wall decor pieces to choose from. Keep reading to shop our top picks and give your home that makeover it deserves in no time.
A Ballerina Shared a Petition For Race-Inclusive Dancewear - Now It Has Over 300,000 Signatures
On June 7, lifelong dancer and recent high-school grad Briana Bell took to Twitter to share a cause of personal significance to her and dancers across the world. "Black dancers everywhere have to come out of their pockets to buy cheap foundations to 'pancake' their ballet shoes," she wrote, in order to match the shoes to their skin tone. White dancers - for whom "the pink satin ballet shoes are made," Bell said - don't have to deal with the same burden.
The petition she urged readers to sign, which was originally created by Megan Watson, serves as a call to dancewear companies, and specifically the brand Capezio, to fix this disparity. "Few manufacturers make brown pointe shoes," the petition explains. "Not only is there very little diversity in ballet itself, but what exacerbates the issue is that there is often zero diversity in shoe shades. If you don't fit the one shade of shoe color, you automatically feel like you don't belong."
In other words, it's not just about shoes, Bell wrote later in her thread. "Black ballerinas have constantly been pushed out of the typically and traditionally white ballet world because our bodies aren't like theirs," she said. "This is just another way to make us feel unwanted!"
In an interview with Good Morning America, Bell shared more of her experience with skin color-exclusive dancewear. "Only recently have efforts been made in the way of tights, leotards, ballet flats," she said. "Out of all my numerous pairs of tights that I've acquired over the years, I can honestly say only one or two match my skin tone and I got them this year." And pointe shoes - the subject of her post and the petition - are even farther behind, Bell added. It's already taxing for ballerinas to break in and wear out multiple pointe shoes a week; "having to pancake them on top of all that . . . it's ridiculous and could be avoided," she said.
Bell was joining an ongoing conversation that dancers of color have been having for years around ballet's struggle to provide skin color-inclusive gear and, in a broader sense, support and encourage diversity across the field. Pancaking is "a process that I wish that, if the brands pushed a little bit on their research, we didn't have to (go through)," said Ingrid Silva, a Brazilian-born ballerina with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, in a 2018 interview with Today. "I could just wake up and put them on and dance, you know?"
Misty Copeland, the first and only Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, summed up the full impact. "There's so many underlying, subliminal messages that have been sent to people of color from the time ballet was created," she told Today. "When you buy pointe shoes or ballet slippers, and the color is called European pink, I think that it says so much to young people - that you don't fit in, you don't belong, even if it's not being said."
The industry appears, at last, to be listening. On June 10, the Capezio CEO Michael Terlizzi responded to the outcry on the company's Facebook page, saying, "We have heard the message of our local dance community who want pointe shoes that reflect the color of their skin, and now will offer our two most popular pointe shoe styles as an in stock item available worldwide, Fall of 2020[,] in darker shades." Dancewear company Bloch has also pledged to offer their pointe shoes in darker shades, beginning in the fall. They join Gaynor Minden and Freed of London, brands that have offered darker shades of pointe shoes since 2016 and 2018, respectively.
As of June 10, the petition shared by Bell has gathered nearly 320,000 signatures.
From Soccer to the NBA, Here's When Major US Sports Leagues Are Planning to Return
Some businesses and services are beginning to reopen in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown, but large gatherings are still prohibited in most areas. That means that professional sports - or at least, professional sports as we're used to experiencing them - will have a longer and more complicated path to return. The good news is that most major pro leagues are planning a comeback of some kind; the bad news is that we may not be able to see them in person for a while, maybe not until a vaccine is widely distributed.
Globally, the Korean Baseball Organization was one of the first pro leagues to resume play. The Bundesliga, Germany's elite soccer league, followed suit in mid-May. Keep reading to see how and when American pro sports are planning to return, and what you can expect to see when they do.
MLB
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association are stuck in contract negotiations. The latest proposal from the MLBPA asks for a season of 89 games with full prorated pay (their full-season salary, but decreased based on the shortened playing time) and expanded playoffs, according to a source speaking to ESPN on June 10. Their proposed season would start July 10 and end October 11. However, an MLB source told ESPN that this proposal was likely to be rejected. The MLB's current proposal, announced June 8, sets up a 76-game season and would pay players 75 percent of their prorated salaries. The regular season would end by Sept. 27.
The players' union is refusing anything less than full prorated pay. As an explanation for this hard stance, Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle tweeted, "It's frustrating to have a public labor dispute when there's so much hardship. I hate it. But we have an obligation to future players to do right by them. We want to play. We also have to make sure that future players won't be paying for any concessions we make."
MLS
Major League Soccer is set to return July 8 with the MLS Is Back tournament. All 26 teams will participate, and the competition will be held in Orlando at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (part of the Walt Disney World Resort). The games will be played without fans but the matches will be televised; broadcast and streaming information haven't yet been released.
Each team will play a three-game group stage, with the top two teams in each group moving on to a round of 16 knockout stage. The final scheduled for Aug. 11. Regular season play will resume after the tournament, though the full schedule has yet to be released. A regular postseason is also planned.
NBA
The National Basketball Association will return in late July with with a 22-team format. Each team will play eight regular season games to determine seeding before moving into the playoffs, The Washington Post reported. The games will be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World without fans in attendance.
NCAA Sports
So far, most of the focus has been on whether college football will be able to hold its season in the fall, and it's reasonable to assume that most other sports will follow a similar plan. The latest update, reported June 8 by ESPN, would plan for the season to begin on time (in late August and early September), with coaches beginning to work with players as early as July 6. Meetings and walk-throughs with a football would start in mid-July if the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) approves the current plan.
Much can change between now and the projected start of the season, and in a call with Congressional leadership, NCAA president Mark Emmert said that some teams may not return at all. However, leaders appeared confident that football will be played with at least some fans in the stands, according to Sports Illustrated.
NFL
The National Football League's season is still scheduled to begin on Sept. 10, with no word yet on whether fans will be able to attend games. Players are currently training remotely, with team training camps set to open in late July.
NHL
The National Hockey League's Return to Play Plan will have 24 teams compete to determine playoff seeding. Sixteen teams will play in eight best-of-five series while the top four teams in both conferences will play a round robin, setting rankings for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Still to be determined: the start date and two "hub cities" that will host the games.
NWSL
The National Women's Soccer League is set to be the first US sports league to return. The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup will kick off June 27 in Utah with broadcast coverage on CBS All Access. No fans will be in attendance for the 25-game tournament, which all nine clubs will participate in. Each team will play four games, with the top eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals.
WNBA
No official statement has been made about the return of the Women's National Basketball Association. On June 4, ESPN reported that the league's current proposal is a 22-game regular season beginning July 24 and with playoffs ending in October, all played at a single site in Florida. The proposal was described as tentative and players have not yet agreed to its terms, according to ESPN's sources.
These Are the Ultimate Lazy Girl Meal Prep Essentials
In an effort to be kinder to both my body and my bank account, I'm trying to start bringing my lunch to work, which means I have to meal prep. Before I even had time to think about it, I turned to Amazon, where I found these 12 meal prep essentials, so even the laziest of chefs (aka me) can leave their excuses in 2018.
From Soccer to the NBA, Here's When Major US Sports Leagues Are Planning to Return
Some businesses and services are beginning to reopen in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown, but large gatherings are still prohibited in most areas. That means that professional sports - or at least, professional sports as we're used to experiencing them - will have a longer and more complicated path to return. The good news is that most major pro leagues are planning a comeback of some kind; the bad news is that we may not be able to see them in person for a while, maybe not until a vaccine is widely distributed.
Globally, the Korean Baseball Organization was one of the first pro leagues to resume play. The Bundesliga, Germany's elite soccer league, followed suit in mid-May. Keep reading to see how and when American pro sports are planning to return, and what you can expect to see when they do.
MLB
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association are stuck in contract negotiations. The latest proposal from the MLBPA asks for a season of 89 games with full prorated pay (their full-season salary, but decreased based on the shortened playing time) and expanded playoffs, according to a source speaking to ESPN on June 10. Their proposed season would start July 10 and end October 11. However, an MLB source told ESPN that this proposal was likely to be rejected. The MLB's current proposal, announced June 8, sets up a 76-game season and would pay players 75 percent of their prorated salaries. The regular season would end by Sept. 27.
The players' union is refusing anything less than full prorated pay. As an explanation for this hard stance, Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle tweeted, "It's frustrating to have a public labor dispute when there's so much hardship. I hate it. But we have an obligation to future players to do right by them. We want to play. We also have to make sure that future players won't be paying for any concessions we make."
MLS
Major League Soccer is set to return July 8 with the MLS Is Back tournament. All 26 teams will participate, and the competition will be held in Orlando at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (part of the Walt Disney World Resort). The games will be played without fans but the matches will be televised; broadcast and streaming information haven't yet been released.
Each team will play a three-game group stage, with the top two teams in each group moving on to a round of 16 knockout stage. The final scheduled for Aug. 11. Regular season play will resume after the tournament, though the full schedule has yet to be released. A regular postseason is also planned.
NBA
The National Basketball Association will return in late July with with a 22-team format. Each team will play eight regular season games to determine seeding before moving into the playoffs, The Washington Post reported. The games will be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World without fans in attendance.
NCAA Sports
So far, most of the focus has been on whether college football will be able to hold its season in the fall, and it's reasonable to assume that most other sports will follow a similar plan. The latest update, reported June 8 by ESPN, would plan for the season to begin on time (in late August and early September), with coaches beginning to work with players as early as July 6. Meetings and walk-throughs with a football would start in mid-July if the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) approves the current plan.
Much can change between now and the projected start of the season, and in a call with Congressional leadership, NCAA president Mark Emmert said that some teams may not return at all. However, leaders appeared confident that football will be played with at least some fans in the stands, according to Sports Illustrated.
NFL
The National Football League's season is still scheduled to begin on Sept. 10, with no word yet on whether fans will be able to attend games. Players are currently training remotely, with team training camps set to open in late July.
NHL
The National Hockey League's Return to Play Plan will have 24 teams compete to determine playoff seeding. Sixteen teams will play in eight best-of-five series while the top four teams in both conferences will play a round robin, setting rankings for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Still to be determined: the start date and two "hub cities" that will host the games.
NWSL
The National Women's Soccer League is set to be the first US sports league to return. The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup will kick off June 27 in Utah with broadcast coverage on CBS All Access. No fans will be in attendance for the 25-game tournament, which all nine clubs will participate in. Each team will play four games, with the top eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals.
WNBA
No official statement has been made about the return of the Women's National Basketball Association. On June 4, ESPN reported that the league's current proposal is a 22-game regular season beginning July 24 and with playoffs ending in October, all played at a single site in Florida. The proposal was described as tentative and players have not yet agreed to its terms, according to ESPN's sources.
These Are the Ultimate Lazy Girl Meal Prep Essentials
In an effort to be kinder to both my body and my bank account, I'm trying to start bringing my lunch to work, which means I have to meal prep. Before I even had time to think about it, I turned to Amazon, where I found these 12 meal prep essentials, so even the laziest of chefs (aka me) can leave their excuses in 2018.
Asian Americans, Here's How We Can Be Better Allies to the Black Community
When George Floyd was killed by police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes, Tou Thao, a Hmong-American officer, stood by with his back turned. Thao, along with three other officers, was later charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder. For many Asian-Americans, this moment represented a level of complacency with anti-Blackness in our community, and sparked an important dialogue centered around deep-rooted anti-Blackness in Asian culture.
While a larger history of tensions between the Black and Asian-American communities exists, Asian-Americans have historically benefited from social justice movements led by Black activists. As POC who are inadvertently privileged as a byproduct of systemic racism, it is our duty to step up for the Black community and support the Black Lives Matter movement. As many of us are looking for ways we can be better allies to the Black community, it's also important to continue educating ourselves and putting in the effort to show solidarity beyond this week and this month. Read ahead to find out different ways you can support the BLM movement and the Black community.
Recognize your privilege
Understand that BLM is not meant to undermine the Asian-American experience. I've personally seen some members of our community skeptical of the movement because they are scarred by their own racist encounters, and while that pain is very real, it isn't productive to compare trauma. It's important to recognize first that Asian-Americans will never understand the type of racial profiling our Black and brown friends face for the color of their skin, and second, that we are complicit in systemic racism. Historically, the model minority myth not only discounts immigrant struggles, but has also been used as a tool to separate Asian-Americans from other minorities, allowing our community to reap the benefits of the system. As fellow POC, if you are upset with the system that oppresses Asian-Americans, it is crucial for you to also stand in solidarity with the Black community.
Reflect and undo your own anti-Blackness and racism
While it's difficult to acknowledge, anti-Blackness exists in many Asian cultures, and we cannot be selective about our anti-racism. Find your own blindspots and work toward wiping out those biases. Have you ever been guilty of racial profiling? Have you used slang words and phrases with origins rooted in Black culture? Have you appropriated Black culture in any way? It's easy to assume you're not racist, but be mindful of your internalized racism and anti-Blackness, and reflect on how you can change your thoughts to be anti-racist.
In addition, any anti-Blackness you may recognize in yourself could be rooted in the colorism prominent in Asian culture, as disdain for darker skin dates back to ancient history and often implies poverty. Dissect these ideas you might've been conditioned to believe, and encourage your friends and families to do the same. Check out this guide written by Kim Tran and learn about ways for Asian-Americans to tackle anti-racism within themselves and their families.
Speak up, but don't speak over
Publicize your support for BLM. Whether you're actively speaking up on Instagram and Twitter or standing up to your family, friends, and colleagues, vocalize your solidarity with the Black community. Share informative resources with fellow Asian-Americans and other non-Black friends. But remember that while we must speak up as thoughtful allies, it's counterproductive to speak over your Black friends; instead, amplify their voices and platforms.
Initiate difficult conversations with your friends and family
While these discussions might be uncomfortable or even unwelcome, it is so important to engage with your immediate circle. Talk to your parents and relatives about their own anti-Blackness, why BLM directly affects our community, and what you can do together. If there's a language barrier, Letters for Black Lives is a great resource where contributors have drafted letters in over 30 different Asian languages addressing anti-Blackness and police brutality, for you to share with the people in your life.
Reach out to officials and hold them accountable
Call and email your local, state, and national government officials - you can find their contact information on the USA.gov website. And if you're not sure exactly what to say, there are various templates to help you formulate your emails, like the constructive one created by Instagram user @maasaipg to Minnesota legislators regarding justice for George Floyd's death (head to Maasai's link in bio for the template). Allow templates and examples to inspire your own wording, but if you decide to use exact templates, be sure to change subject lines to avoid getting your emails filtered or go unnoticed.
But don't stop there - reach out to leaders and decision makers in all the communities that affect your life. Contact your alma mater's administrators or talk to the executives in your workplace to learn about what they're doing to commit to anti-racism. Hold them accountable for their promises and goals, and if they're haven't made any, urge them to do so. Here's a helpful example from Instagram user @nishastickles to get an idea for what you can say to your institutional leaders.
Educate yourself
Actively look for information beyond what's shared by your friends on social media. All of us have room to learn more about Black history, culture, and different voices. Reading articles and books, watching movies and TV shows, and listening to podcasts about the Black experience are great places to start. Here's a list of books specifically about Black and Asian-American feminist solidarities, curated by Black Women Radicals and the Asian-American Feminist Collective. It is up to us to do the work to educate ourselves, instead of relying on our Black leaders and friends.
Shop Black-owned businesses
Discover and shop Black-owned businesses, and make sure to continue to do so in the future, not just during this moment. From fashion and beauty brands to restaurants and salons, there are so many different Black-owned establishments you can contribute to financially, so take the time to explore your options. If you don't have the means to purchase, follow them on social media and share with your friends and family.
Make a conscious effort to diversify your feeds
Elevate Black voices and faces on your Instagram and Twitter feeds. Depending on where your interests lie, check out and follow these different Black activists, artists, and fashion influencers to start.
Hire Black talent and elevate your Black colleagues
If you're in a position to do so, commit to hiring and promoting Black candidates, especially for leadership positions. And if you aren't in this position, actively support and advocate for your Black colleagues when it comes to pay disparities and concerns in the workplace.
Donate
There are a number of nonprofits and organizations you can contribute to that support racial justice efforts and BLM specifically, from donating to Floyd's memorial fund to financially contributing to bail funds for BLM protesters. If you have the extra cash, here's a list of nationwide and local organizations that can use your help.
Vote for BIPOC candidates
Vote for candidates committed to fighting against racial injustices, on both a local and national level. Go to the polls (or send in an absentee ballot) to let your voice be heard.
Asian Americans, Here's How We Can Be Better Allies to the Black Community
When George Floyd was killed by police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes, Tou Thao, a Hmong-American officer, stood by with his back turned. Thao, along with three other officers, was later charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder. For many Asian-Americans, this moment represented a level of complacency with anti-Blackness in our community, and sparked an important dialogue centered around deep-rooted anti-Blackness in Asian culture.
While a larger history of tensions between the Black and Asian-American communities exists, Asian-Americans have historically benefited from social justice movements led by Black activists. As POC who are inadvertently privileged as a byproduct of systemic racism, it is our duty to step up for the Black community and support the Black Lives Matter movement. As many of us are looking for ways we can be better allies to the Black community, it's also important to continue educating ourselves and putting in the effort to show solidarity beyond this week and this month. Read ahead to find out different ways you can support the BLM movement and the Black community.
Recognize your privilege
Understand that BLM is not meant to undermine the Asian-American experience. I've personally seen some members of our community skeptical of the movement because they are scarred by their own racist encounters, and while that pain is very real, it isn't productive to compare trauma. It's important to recognize first that Asian-Americans will never understand the type of racial profiling our Black and brown friends face for the color of their skin, and second, that we are complicit in systemic racism. Historically, the model minority myth not only discounts immigrant struggles, but has also been used as a tool to separate Asian-Americans from other minorities, allowing our community to reap the benefits of the system. As fellow POC, if you are upset with the system that oppresses Asian-Americans, it is crucial for you to also stand in solidarity with the Black community.
Reflect and undo your own anti-Blackness and racism
While it's difficult to acknowledge, anti-Blackness exists in many Asian cultures, and we cannot be selective about our anti-racism. Find your own blindspots and work toward wiping out those biases. Have you ever been guilty of racial profiling? Have you used slang words and phrases with origins rooted in Black culture? Have you appropriated Black culture in any way? It's easy to assume you're not racist, but be mindful of your internalized racism and anti-Blackness, and reflect on how you can change your thoughts to be anti-racist.
In addition, any anti-Blackness you may recognize in yourself could be rooted in the colorism prominent in Asian culture, as disdain for darker skin dates back to ancient history and often implies poverty. Dissect these ideas you might've been conditioned to believe, and encourage your friends and families to do the same. Check out this guide written by Kim Tran and learn about ways for Asian-Americans to tackle anti-racism within themselves and their families.
Speak up, but don't speak over
Publicize your support for BLM. Whether you're actively speaking up on Instagram and Twitter or standing up to your family, friends, and colleagues, vocalize your solidarity with the Black community. Share informative resources with fellow Asian-Americans and other non-Black friends. But remember that while we must speak up as thoughtful allies, it's counterproductive to speak over your Black friends; instead, amplify their voices and platforms.
Initiate difficult conversations with your friends and family
While these discussions might be uncomfortable or even unwelcome, it is so important to engage with your immediate circle. Talk to your parents and relatives about their own anti-Blackness, why BLM directly affects our community, and what you can do together. If there's a language barrier, Letters for Black Lives is a great resource where contributors have drafted letters in over 30 different Asian languages addressing anti-Blackness and police brutality, for you to share with the people in your life.
Reach out to officials and hold them accountable
Call and email your local, state, and national government officials - you can find their contact information on the USA.gov website. And if you're not sure exactly what to say, there are various templates to help you formulate your emails, like the constructive one created by Instagram user @maasaipg to Minnesota legislators regarding justice for George Floyd's death (head to Maasai's link in bio for the template). Allow templates and examples to inspire your own wording, but if you decide to use exact templates, be sure to change subject lines to avoid getting your emails filtered or go unnoticed.
But don't stop there - reach out to leaders and decision makers in all the communities that affect your life. Contact your alma mater's administrators or talk to the executives in your workplace to learn about what they're doing to commit to anti-racism. Hold them accountable for their promises and goals, and if they're haven't made any, urge them to do so. Here's a helpful example from Instagram user @nishastickles to get an idea for what you can say to your institutional leaders.
Educate yourself
Actively look for information beyond what's shared by your friends on social media. All of us have room to learn more about Black history, culture, and different voices. Reading articles and books, watching movies and TV shows, and listening to podcasts about the Black experience are great places to start. Here's a list of books specifically about Black and Asian-American feminist solidarities, curated by Black Women Radicals and the Asian-American Feminist Collective. It is up to us to do the work to educate ourselves, instead of relying on our Black leaders and friends.
Shop Black-owned businesses
Discover and shop Black-owned businesses, and make sure to continue to do so in the future, not just during this moment. From fashion and beauty brands to restaurants and salons, there are so many different Black-owned establishments you can contribute to financially, so take the time to explore your options. If you don't have the means to purchase, follow them on social media and share with your friends and family.
Make a conscious effort to diversify your feeds
Elevate Black voices and faces on your Instagram and Twitter feeds. Depending on where your interests lie, check out and follow these different Black activists, artists, and fashion influencers to start.
Hire Black talent and elevate your Black colleagues
If you're in a position to do so, commit to hiring and promoting Black candidates, especially for leadership positions. And if you aren't in this position, actively support and advocate for your Black colleagues when it comes to pay disparities and concerns in the workplace.
Donate
There are a number of nonprofits and organizations you can contribute to that support racial justice efforts and BLM specifically, from donating to Floyd's memorial fund to financially contributing to bail funds for BLM protesters. If you have the extra cash, here's a list of nationwide and local organizations that can use your help.
Vote for BIPOC candidates
Vote for candidates committed to fighting against racial injustices, on both a local and national level. Go to the polls (or send in an absentee ballot) to let your voice be heard.
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