Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mercredi 4 novembre 2020
Low-Impact Workouts Aren't Necessarily Easy - Peloton's Low-Impact Rides Are Proof
When my Peloton arrived, I couldn't wait to hop in the saddle and ride out all of my pent-up cardio energy. I immediately dove into all the HIIT, intervals, and Tabata-based classes that popped up onto my homepage, with a goal of ending the workout completely drenched in sweat - and that I was. I was certainly getting a good use out of my new bike, but in my quest to take as many advanced classes as possible, I was also ignoring one particular workout category: the low-impact ride.
Low-impact workouts are not always easy. I've taken enough challenging hot-yoga and Pilates classes to personally vouch for that fact. But I had never taken a cycling class that was specifically designed to be low-impact. I sort of figured the simple act of cycling alone was low-impact enough.
One day, though, my muscle soreness and aching joints signaled to me that I needed more recovery, so I decided to give the category a chance.
Many HIIT-based Peloton classes feature intense bursts of hard work, lots of standing, and jumping up and down at a superhigh resistance and cadence. However, the low-impact classes I've taken are exclusively seated (meaning you don't stand up and ride) and are focused on limiting the cadence and resistance for an overall less-intense experience.
That's not to say I wasn't sweaty or didn't get my heart rate up - I just wasn't totally wiped out and drenched after my ride. I felt like I could focus on more consistent riding and form, compared to my HIIT classes where I was pedaling at my maximum effort for 60 seconds and fully out of breath at the end. And yes, the playlists will still make you sing at the top of your lungs.
What I noticed specifically about my low-impact rides, though, was that the instructors encouraged you to focus on what you needed out of the experience. Perhaps you're just in the mood for a low-impact vibe, or you're using it as a recovery ride from a week of challenging workouts. Maybe you're clipping into this ride because you are getting back in the saddle after an injury.
In one of Ben Alldis's ride I've taken recently, he mentioned that after taking a low-impact ride, you might feel even better or score a PR during your next high-intensity ride because you gave your body that time to unwind and recover. Real talk: I actually did!
I've taken a few of these classes with Alldis, and I especially appreciate that he's upfront about the maximum resistance and cadence that we'll hit in the ride. It gives me the opportunity to address how I'm feeling, listen to my body, and get into the right mental space.
Sure, I still love the feeling of crushing a 45-minute HIIT class on Peloton early in the morning, and now I know that swapping in a low-impact class or two will help me do that.
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
Low-Impact Workouts Aren't Necessarily Easy - Peloton's Low-Impact Rides Are Proof
When my Peloton arrived, I couldn't wait to hop in the saddle and ride out all of my pent-up cardio energy. I immediately dove into all the HIIT, intervals, and Tabata-based classes that popped up onto my homepage, with a goal of ending the workout completely drenched in sweat - and that I was. I was certainly getting a good use out of my new bike, but in my quest to take as many advanced classes as possible, I was also ignoring one particular workout category: the low-impact ride.
Low-impact workouts are not always easy. I've taken enough challenging hot-yoga and Pilates classes to personally vouch for that fact. But I had never taken a cycling class that was specifically designed to be low-impact. I sort of figured the simple act of cycling alone was low-impact enough.
One day, though, my muscle soreness and aching joints signaled to me that I needed more recovery, so I decided to give the category a chance.
Many HIIT-based Peloton classes feature intense bursts of hard work, lots of standing, and jumping up and down at a superhigh resistance and cadence. However, the low-impact classes I've taken are exclusively seated (meaning you don't stand up and ride) and are focused on limiting the cadence and resistance for an overall less-intense experience.
That's not to say I wasn't sweaty or didn't get my heart rate up - I just wasn't totally wiped out and drenched after my ride. I felt like I could focus on more consistent riding and form, compared to my HIIT classes where I was pedaling at my maximum effort for 60 seconds and fully out of breath at the end. And yes, the playlists will still make you sing at the top of your lungs.
What I noticed specifically about my low-impact rides, though, was that the instructors encouraged you to focus on what you needed out of the experience. Perhaps you're just in the mood for a low-impact vibe, or you're using it as a recovery ride from a week of challenging workouts. Maybe you're clipping into this ride because you are getting back in the saddle after an injury.
In one of Ben Alldis's ride I've taken recently, he mentioned that after taking a low-impact ride, you might feel even better or score a PR during your next high-intensity ride because you gave your body that time to unwind and recover. Real talk: I actually did!
I've taken a few of these classes with Alldis, and I especially appreciate that he's upfront about the maximum resistance and cadence that we'll hit in the ride. It gives me the opportunity to address how I'm feeling, listen to my body, and get into the right mental space.
Sure, I still love the feeling of crushing a 45-minute HIIT class on Peloton early in the morning, and now I know that swapping in a low-impact class or two will help me do that.
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
The Craft: Legacy's Costume Designer Used Nature's Elements to Create a Modern Teen Witch Wardrobe
The Craft: Legacy is an impressive act to follow. While the magic of the original '90s classic is unmatched, the newest addition to The Craft film series is a modern take on the teen witch story. Beyond themes of embracing personal power and stepping into womanhood, director Zoe Lister-Jones's sequel explores intersectionality and elemental magic - reflected in the coven's contemporary style, which was created by costume designer Avery Plewes.
"I think it's a spiritual process for a lot of people," Plewes told POPSUGAR when asked what magic means to her. "Magic is about embracing your power within and sort of getting in touch with your desires." Plewes loved The Craft growing up and thinks Lister-Jones did "a really good job of creating unique characters who are individuals in their own right."
"A lot of times in Hollywood, you see archetypes of young girls that are repeated over and over again," she said. "The original Craft was one of the first teen movies with an all-girl cast that had really diverse personality types. Zoe Lister-Jones [the director] expanded on that and created four new characters who are totally different but also have the same core principles as the original cast, like the same moral compass in a lot of ways. The original was about these four kind of outcasts finding each other and creating a group together. This one is more about four individuals who are very, very different, who are accepting of the fact that they are different from the status quo and united in that."
"This one is more about four individuals who are very, very different, who are accepting of the fact that they are different from the status quo and united in that."
Plewes referenced the original film by dressing Lily (Cailee Spaeny), Tabby (Lovie Simone), Lourdes (Zoey Luna), and Frankie (Gideon Adlon) in chokers, lace-up witch boots, and leather jackets - previously seen on Sarah (Robin Tunney), Nancy (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie (Neve Campbell), and Rochelle (Rachel True). But The Craft: Legacy holds its own where Plewes got the opportunity to translate the elements - earth, air, fire, water - into each witch's individual costume.
"Lily's element is water, so the pearls she wears represent water, she mostly wears blue, and her crystal is aquamarine. Tabby is fire, so her main color was orange and a lot of colorblocking. She also wears a lot of copper, and there are some flame motifs within her costumes. I think the first day of school, she's wearing a flame shirt, and she has flame socks on another day. And then each girl had a crystal, so Tabby's was a sunstone. Lourdes is earth, so her main color was green, malachite was her crystal, and she wore a lot of plaid and velvet to represent earth."
"Frankie is air and her color is purple," Plewes continued. "Her crystal is amethyst, and there is a fair amount of white in her closet. The fringe jacket at the end scene of the film is a reference to air. When you think of air, a lot of people would go like ethereal and kind of very dreamy, but I wanted it to actually feel very chaotic with her closet. And so she doesn't wear a lot of jewelry because she already has tattoos on her fingers, and I felt like that was kind of enough."
As well as the four elements, our new coven's wardrobe touched on the intersectional experiences of womxnhood. Lourdes, a trans witch, confidently confirms that "trans girls have their own magic, too." Tabby, as a Black witch, has a more honest dialogue around race than Rochelle did in the first film by sharing with her otherwise white coven that she wishes she had more Black friends. With Lily, the centre of the movie, we see her playing with gender expression through her style, which Plewes said is inspired by '90s photos of stars like Winona Ryder and Cate Blanchett with a shaved head.
"For [Lily], I looked at a lot of people who dress in an androgynous fashion," said Plewes. "My first meeting with Zoe [the director], we talked about how, as a young girl, when you're discovering your body and your body's changing, and you're in high school and you're trying to figure out who you are, your closet tends to change a lot and evolves. Sometimes it's very masculine, sometimes it's very feminine, sometimes it's very androgynous. I also find a lot of times in Hollywood, you see very one-dimensional young women as archetypes. And so it was really important to me that we saw this young woman who is sort of finding her powers within the story. Also, you see that visually through her exploring different silhouettes. That was really my biggest inspiration, just the young teenage girl trying to find herself."
The Craft: Legacy's Costume Designer Used Nature's Elements to Create a Modern Teen Witch Wardrobe
The Craft: Legacy is an impressive act to follow. While the magic of the original '90s classic is unmatched, the newest addition to The Craft film series is a modern take on the teen witch story. Beyond themes of embracing personal power and stepping into womanhood, director Zoe Lister-Jones's sequel explores intersectionality and elemental magic - reflected in the coven's contemporary style, which was created by costume designer Avery Plewes.
"I think it's a spiritual process for a lot of people," Plewes told POPSUGAR when asked what magic means to her. "Magic is about embracing your power within and sort of getting in touch with your desires." Plewes loved The Craft growing up and thinks Lister-Jones did "a really good job of creating unique characters who are individuals in their own right."
"A lot of times in Hollywood, you see archetypes of young girls that are repeated over and over again," she said. "The original Craft was one of the first teen movies with an all-girl cast that had really diverse personality types. Zoe Lister-Jones [the director] expanded on that and created four new characters who are totally different but also have the same core principles as the original cast, like the same moral compass in a lot of ways. The original was about these four kind of outcasts finding each other and creating a group together. This one is more about four individuals who are very, very different, who are accepting of the fact that they are different from the status quo and united in that."
"This one is more about four individuals who are very, very different, who are accepting of the fact that they are different from the status quo and united in that."
Plewes referenced the original film by dressing Lily (Cailee Spaeny), Tabby (Lovie Simone), Lourdes (Zoey Luna), and Frankie (Gideon Adlon) in chokers, lace-up witch boots, and leather jackets - previously seen on Sarah (Robin Tunney), Nancy (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie (Neve Campbell), and Rochelle (Rachel True). But The Craft: Legacy holds its own where Plewes got the opportunity to translate the elements - earth, air, fire, water - into each witch's individual costume.
"Lily's element is water, so the pearls she wears represent water, she mostly wears blue, and her crystal is aquamarine. Tabby is fire, so her main color was orange and a lot of colorblocking. She also wears a lot of copper, and there are some flame motifs within her costumes. I think the first day of school, she's wearing a flame shirt, and she has flame socks on another day. And then each girl had a crystal, so Tabby's was a sunstone. Lourdes is earth, so her main color was green, malachite was her crystal, and she wore a lot of plaid and velvet to represent earth."
"Frankie is air and her color is purple," Plewes continued. "Her crystal is amethyst, and there is a fair amount of white in her closet. The fringe jacket at the end scene of the film is a reference to air. When you think of air, a lot of people would go like ethereal and kind of very dreamy, but I wanted it to actually feel very chaotic with her closet. And so she doesn't wear a lot of jewelry because she already has tattoos on her fingers, and I felt like that was kind of enough."
As well as the four elements, our new coven's wardrobe touched on the intersectional experiences of womxnhood. Lourdes, a trans witch, confidently confirms that "trans girls have their own magic, too." Tabby, as a Black witch, has a more honest dialogue around race than Rochelle did in the first film by sharing with her otherwise white coven that she wishes she had more Black friends. With Lily, the centre of the movie, we see her playing with gender expression through her style, which Plewes said is inspired by '90s photos of stars like Winona Ryder and Cate Blanchett with a shaved head.
"For [Lily], I looked at a lot of people who dress in an androgynous fashion," said Plewes. "My first meeting with Zoe [the director], we talked about how, as a young girl, when you're discovering your body and your body's changing, and you're in high school and you're trying to figure out who you are, your closet tends to change a lot and evolves. Sometimes it's very masculine, sometimes it's very feminine, sometimes it's very androgynous. I also find a lot of times in Hollywood, you see very one-dimensional young women as archetypes. And so it was really important to me that we saw this young woman who is sort of finding her powers within the story. Also, you see that visually through her exploring different silhouettes. That was really my biggest inspiration, just the young teenage girl trying to find herself."
The Election May Not Be Over Yet, but These Inspiring Women Made History Tonight
With a record number of mail-in ballots submitted across the country for the 2020 presidential election, official results may not be announced for days or weeks to come. As the nation patiently awaits the final results, newly elected state officials from coast to coast have already made history. In Delaware, on Nov. 3, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender state senator - making her the highest-ranking trans official in US history - and Daniella Levine Cava became the first woman mayor of Miami-Dade County in Florida. As results continue to be announced, women officials from all backgrounds are rising to positions of power. Keep reading to see all of the impressive women who have made their mark on the 2020 election.
The Election May Not Be Over Yet, but These Inspiring Women Made History Tonight
With a record number of mail-in ballots submitted across the country for the 2020 presidential election, official results may not be announced for days or weeks to come. As the nation patiently awaits the final results, newly elected state officials from coast to coast have already made history. In Delaware, on Nov. 3, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender state senator - making her the highest-ranking trans official in US history - and Daniella Levine Cava became the first woman mayor of Miami-Dade County in Florida. As results continue to be announced, women officials from all backgrounds are rising to positions of power. Keep reading to see all of the impressive women who have made their mark on the 2020 election.
The Election May Not Be Over Yet, but These Inspiring Women Made History Tonight
With a record number of mail-in ballots submitted across the country for the 2020 presidential election, official results may not be announced for days or weeks to come. As the nation patiently awaits the final results, newly elected state officials from coast to coast have already made history. In Delaware, on Nov. 3, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender state senator - making her the highest-ranking trans official in US history - and Daniella Levine Cava became the first woman mayor of Miami-Dade County in Florida. As results continue to be announced, women officials from all backgrounds are rising to positions of power. Keep reading to see all of the impressive women who have made their mark on the 2020 election.
Joe Biden Delivers Optimistic Speech on Election Night: "We Feel Good About Where We Are"
With results yet to be declared on Election Night, as several key states have not been called for either candidate, Joe Biden delivered an optimistic message to Americans early in the morning on Nov. 4. At a drive-in event in Wilmington, DE, the presidential candidate spoke briefly about his confidence in the latest election results and prepared Americans for what may be a delayed outcome ahead. "Look, we feel good about where we are," he said, joined by wife Jill Biden on stage. "We really do. I'm here to tell you tonight, we believe we're on track to win this election. We knew because of the unprecedented early vote and the mail-in vote, it was going to take a while. We're going to have to be patient until the hard work of tallying of the votes is finished. It ain't over until every vote is counted, every ballot is counted."
"As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
Biden also commended everyone's patience and shared that he "felt good" about the current results in key battleground states like Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia, and Pennsylvania as many mail-in ballots have yet to be counted. "Look, we can know the results as early as tomorrow morning, but it may take a little longer," he continued. "As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
Joe Biden Delivers Optimistic Speech on Election Night: "We Feel Good About Where We Are"
With results yet to be declared on Election Night, as several key states have not been called for either candidate, Joe Biden delivered an optimistic message to Americans early in the morning on Nov. 4. At a drive-in event in Wilmington, DE, the presidential candidate spoke briefly about his confidence in the latest election results and prepared Americans for what may be a delayed outcome ahead. "Look, we feel good about where we are," he said, joined by wife Jill Biden on stage. "We really do. I'm here to tell you tonight, we believe we're on track to win this election. We knew because of the unprecedented early vote and the mail-in vote, it was going to take a while. We're going to have to be patient until the hard work of tallying of the votes is finished. It ain't over until every vote is counted, every ballot is counted."
"As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
Biden also commended everyone's patience and shared that he "felt good" about the current results in key battleground states like Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia, and Pennsylvania as many mail-in ballots have yet to be counted. "Look, we can know the results as early as tomorrow morning, but it may take a little longer," he continued. "As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
Joe Biden Delivers Optimistic Speech on Election Night: "We Feel Good About Where We Are"
With results yet to be declared on Election Night, as several key states have not been called for either candidate, Joe Biden delivered an optimistic message to Americans late in the evening on Nov. 3. At a drive-in event in Wilmington, DE, the presidential candidate spoke briefly about his confidence in the latest election results and prepared Americans for what may be a delayed outcome ahead. "Look, we feel good about where we are," he said, joined by wife Jill Biden on stage. "We really do. I'm here to tell you tonight, we believe we're on track to win this election. We knew because of the unprecedented early vote and the mail-in vote, it was going to take a while. We're going to have to be patient until the hard work of tallying of the votes is finished. It ain't over until every vote is counted, every ballot is counted."
"As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
Biden also commended everyone's patience and shared that he "felt good" about the current results in key battleground states like Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia, and Pennsylvania as many mail-in ballots have yet to be counted. "Look, we can know the results as early as tomorrow morning, but it may take a little longer," he continued. "As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
15 Inexpensive Christmas Trees to Fill Up Your Home, Not Your Budget
Trimming the Christmas tree is one of the most festive things to do during the holiday season. The twinkling lights, colorful ornaments, shimmery garland, and dazzling star topper turn an ordinary tree into something simply magical. But spending tons of money on a new tree (plus all the sparkly things to make it come alive) isn't always easy to do - especially when, you know, you want to buy presents this year, too. Don't let a tight budget stop you from enjoying this timeless Christmas tradition! There are plenty of options to fit every price range, some of which start at just $10. You can still pile your presents under a slightly smaller tree and decorate no matter what the size.
15 Inexpensive Christmas Trees to Fill Up Your Home, Not Your Budget
Trimming the Christmas tree is one of the most festive things to do during the holiday season. The twinkling lights, colorful ornaments, shimmery garland, and dazzling star topper turn an ordinary tree into something simply magical. But spending tons of money on a new tree (plus all the sparkly things to make it come alive) isn't always easy to do - especially when, you know, you want to buy presents this year, too. Don't let a tight budget stop you from enjoying this timeless Christmas tradition! There are plenty of options to fit every price range, some of which start at just $10. You can still pile your presents under a slightly smaller tree and decorate no matter what the size.
15 Inexpensive Christmas Trees to Fill Up Your Home, Not Your Budget
Trimming the Christmas tree is one of the most festive things to do during the holiday season. The twinkling lights, colorful ornaments, shimmery garland, and dazzling star topper turn an ordinary tree into something simply magical. But spending tons of money on a new tree (plus all the sparkly things to make it come alive) isn't always easy to do - especially when, you know, you want to buy presents this year, too. Don't let a tight budget stop you from enjoying this timeless Christmas tradition! There are plenty of options to fit every price range, some of which start at just $10. You can still pile your presents under a slightly smaller tree and decorate no matter what the size.
mardi 3 novembre 2020
Take a Workout Break – Research Finds 2 Minutes of Exercise Can Improve Your Focus
When talking about exercise, people often focus on the physical benefits of working out. But being active in your daily life can also positively affect your mind in ways you might not expect. And research shows that you don't even have to commit to an intense, lengthy workout to reap the cognitive rewards.
A recent review published in the Translational Sports Medicine Journal concluded that as few as two minutes of aerobic exercise can improve short-term concentration and memory in young adults.
Specifically, working out for two to 60 minutes, followed by a short recovery window (cooldowns are super important!), could help with encoding information for up to two hours. In other words, you might be able to get some of your most productive learning done post-morning-jog.
Related: Experts Explain Why There's No Single Workout That's Most Effective For Relieving Stress
The review included 13 studies conducted over the course of 10 years, each of which relating to the effect of exercise on learning in adults ages 18 to 25. The exercise included biking, walking, and running - forms of movement that can be easy to incorporate into your everyday life.
So next time you find your mind wandering in the middle of the workday - and trust us, we've been there - don't be afraid to take a break and get on your feet. It might end up being the push you need to refocus on your work.
Plus, there are tons of other non-physical perks to working out, like boosting your mood, upping your energy levels, and helping you get a better night's sleep.
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21 Blue Light Glasses That Will Save Your Eyes From Hours of Screen Time
In 2020, most people are spending an enormous chunk of their days staring at screens. Since we're now always on your laptop or glued to our phones, for work, working out, and socializing, all that light exposure can't be good for our eyes. Enter blue light glasses. They're the kind of thing you didn't know you needed, but once you have them, they're never coming off.
I've been wearing my pair for a little over a year now; they're the first thing I put on when I get to my computer every morning, and they've made my 5 p.m. dry eye go away completely. If you're living in the 21st century, it may be time to look into some blue light glasses. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
AOC's Advice For Dealing With Vitriol: Choosing Yourself "Disqualifies All the Haters"
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Princess Nokia are inspiring young voters just a day before the election. In a candid conversation in partnership with Rolling Stone and Stacey Abrams's Fair Fight Action, the Bronx natives - who jokingly called themselves twins - sat down over Zoom on Nov. 2 to chat about the condescension towards young people in politics, how their roots have influenced their work in both political and cultural spaces, and dealing with toxicity and bullying in their respective industries.
"You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself."
In a particularly inspirational moment, the congresswoman offered sound advice for handling the vitriol and criticism that both she and Nokia have faced. "You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself," AOC said as she opened up about the bullying she's experienced. "You're going to choose yourself, and that just automatically disqualifies all the haters," she continued. "You don't have to prove your worth to anybody. You don't need to be anything to be worthy."
Following the uplifting discussion, the two, who relate as young women from the Bronx now in influential positions, also urged people to cast their votes on Election Day. "In many ways, it's a small gesture, but it is a powerful gesture," said the congresswoman. "So make sure we all turn out to vote and stand in your power." Check out their conversation in full above.
21 Blue Light Glasses That Will Save Your Eyes From Hours of Screen Time
In 2020, most people are spending an enormous chunk of their days staring at screens. Since we're now always on your laptop or glued to our phones, for work, working out, and socializing, all that light exposure can't be good for our eyes. Enter blue light glasses. They're the kind of thing you didn't know you needed, but once you have them, they're never coming off.
I've been wearing my pair for a little over a year now; they're the first thing I put on when I get to my computer every morning, and they've made my 5 p.m. dry eye go away completely. If you're living in the 21st century, it may be time to look into some blue light glasses. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
The Ultimate Zodiac Gift Guide For the Beauty-Lovers in Your Life
When you're all out of gift ideas, it's time to turn to astrology. Yep, the stars have the answer to everything. (OK, not everything, but at the very least they can give you a decent idea of things like the winter nail polish color that fits you best and what type of beauty products someone might be into based on their obvious personality traits.)
Look up someone's zodiac sign and you can go from not knowing someone very well to suddenly knowing a lot about them - from their weaknesses to the types of people they'll likely get along with.
Ahead, we've put together the ultimate guide to help you match your beauty-loving friend with a gift that embodies their best characteristics. From the organized Virgo to the adventurous Sagittarius, there's something here to satisfy everyone.
Related: The Pros Have Spoken: These Are the Best Holiday Beauty Gifts of 2020
8 Cookbooks That’ll Help You Make Delicious Anti-Inflammatory Meals
Following an anti-inflammatory diet is arguably much easier when you know what tasty recipes fit the bill.
An anti-inflammatory diet can look different from person-to-person, but there are certain triggering foods that should be avoided or limited, like processed meat, refined carbohydrates, and anything containing high levels of sugar and dairy. Most importantly, you should add whole ingredients that contain antioxidants and healthy fats, like leafy greens, grass-fed meat, turmeric, and ginger.
These diverse cookbooks will give you endless inspiration for incorporating anti-inflammatory ingredients into your meals, without sacrificing flavor and indulgence. From vibrant Mediterranean recipes to creative preparations of veggies, they are all about food that tastes and feels good.
"It's Not About Football": In This Powerful Trailer, a Team Fights For the Right to Play
"The Cost of Winning" follows a high school football team, but it's about much more than just football. This four-part docuseries, coming to HBO on Nov. 10, tells the story of St. Frances Academy Panthers football program in Baltimore, a team that excelled on the field; but it was what they did off of it - and how hard they had to fight to even be able to play - that has this one on our must-watch list.
The backstory: The Panthers went from being a winless program at an underfunded, nearly 200-year-old Catholic school, within a neighborhood rife with socioeconomic challenges and gun violence, to three-time Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association champions. Then, in 2018, they were kicked out of their league for being "too good." The talented team was left with no other option than to create their own schedule, traveling the country to showcase their skills in hopes of earning college scholarships.
HBO's docuseries follows that journey, led by head coach Biff Poggi and several star players. The team's determination and grit comes through even in the short, powerful trailer - watch for yourself above. Episodes one and two premiere on Nov. 10 at 9 p.m. ET, with episodes three and four airing Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. ET, all on HBO and HBO Max.
Meet Kakana: a Fitness Platform Featuring Workouts Tailored For People With Disabilities
You don't have to do much searching through popular fitness platforms to find that they are not made with the disability community in mind. That's where Kakana comes in. Launched on Oct. 27, it has live and on-demand classes in strength, meditation, yoga, stretching, cardio, and cross-cycling led by both able-bodied and disabled athletes and trainers.
Kakana founder Matthew Ney told POPSUGAR that he learned how important accessibility was through creating his company Fitbound out of college, which concentrated on short bursts of exercise kids could do during school. "That led me to start asking questions about what was out there," he said, adding that he shifted away from education and wanted to focus on making exercise accessible and more inclusive for the rest of the population.
In June, Kakana launched a beta class with a handful of participants who took cross-cycling. It's similar to any cycling class except you utilize a hand cycle or hand ergometer. The goal, Ney said, is having cycling be fully accessible to people all abilities because you can put it on the ground and use it with your legs, too. Then, Ney expanded into other ability-inclusive workout sessions before Kakana's launch at the end of October. As of now, most of the classes are 20 to 30 minutes long.
A monthly subscription costs $15, but you can try out a seven-day free trial or select the two-month-free offer on the Kakana website. So far, there are 10 live Zoom classes per week, which are transferred on demand permanently within seven days via the Kakana website. (Ney noted you can turn your video off during the live sessions if you want to.) There are also virtual "locker rooms" 10 minutes before each live class for participants to sign on early and get to know each other. Ney said there's time to additionally stay on after the class to give feedback and ask questions.
Team USA para-lifter Blaze Foster is a cross-cycling and strength instructor for Kakana, and he told POPSUGAR that, as someone with a physical disability, he's well aware of how easily you can feel alone when it comes to bettering yourself. A platform like Kakana is very important, he stated, especially for those with disabilities. "I'm a big, firm believer in health is wealth, and you really want to keep yourself healthy both physically and mentally," he said. "Being a part of group fitness is a great way to help you with that aspect of life."
Ney noted that despite the fact that athletes and fitness professionals are on the Kakana roster thus far - yoga instructor Marsha Danzig and trainer Sunny Miller, for example - he aims to expand the Kakana instructor lineup soon, and anyone with or without disabilities can apply since the training regimen is intensive. "I looked to find instructors that would engage and draw me in and be a leader for accessible fitness," he explained.
"When you talk about fitness alone, it is something that pushes you forward and helps your mind, your body, your soul," Ney concluded. "Let's make something that represents that and represents individuals with disabilities and without disabilities. I think you can do that by creating something people want to be a part of."
21 Blue Light Glasses That Will Save Your Eyes From Hours of Screen Time
In 2020, most people are spending an enormous chunk of their days staring at screens. Since we're now always on your laptop or glued to our phones, for work, working out, and socializing, all that light exposure can't be good for our eyes. Enter blue light glasses. They're the kind of thing you didn't know you needed, but once you have them, they're never coming off.
I've been wearing my pair for a little over a year now; they're the first thing I put on when I get to my computer every morning, and they've made my 5 p.m. dry eye go away completely. If you're living in the 21st century, it may be time to look into some blue light glasses. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
AOC's Advice For Dealing With Vitriol: Choosing Yourself "Disqualifies All the Haters"
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Princess Nokia are inspiring young voters just a day before the election. In a candid conversation in partnership with Rolling Stone and Stacey Abrams's Fair Fight Action, the Bronx natives - who jokingly called themselves twins - sat down over Zoom on Nov. 2 to chat about the condescension towards young people in politics, how their roots have influenced their work in both political and cultural spaces, and dealing with toxicity and bullying in their respective industries.
"You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself."
In a particularly inspirational moment, the congresswoman offered sound advice for handling the vitriol and criticism that both she and Nokia have faced. "You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself," AOC said as she opened up about the bullying she's experienced. "You're going to choose yourself, and that just automatically disqualifies all the haters," she continued. "You don't have to prove your worth to anybody. You don't need to be anything to be worthy."
Following the uplifting discussion, the two, who relate as young women from the Bronx now in influential positions, also urged people to cast their votes on Election Day. "In many ways, it's a small gesture, but it is a powerful gesture," said the congresswoman. "So make sure we all turn out to vote and stand in your power." Check out their conversation in full above.
21 Blue Light Glasses That Will Save Your Eyes From Hours of Screen Time
In 2020, most people are spending an enormous chunk of their days staring at screens. Since we're now always on your laptop or glued to our phones, for work, working out, and socializing, all that light exposure can't be good for our eyes. Enter blue light glasses. They're the kind of thing you didn't know you needed, but once you have them, they're never coming off.
I've been wearing my pair for a little over a year now; they're the first thing I put on when I get to my computer every morning, and they've made my 5 p.m. dry eye go away completely. If you're living in the 21st century, it may be time to look into some blue light glasses. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
The Ultimate Zodiac Gift Guide For the Beauty-Lovers in Your Life
When you're all out of gift ideas, it's time to turn to astrology. Yep, the stars have the answer to everything. (OK, not everything, but at the very least they can give you a decent idea of things like the winter nail polish color that fits you best and what type of beauty products someone might be into based on their obvious personality traits.)
Look up someone's zodiac sign and you can go from not knowing someone very well to suddenly knowing a lot about them - from their weaknesses to the types of people they'll likely get along with.
Ahead, we've put together the ultimate guide to help you match your beauty-loving friend with a gift that embodies their best characteristics. From the organized Virgo to the adventurous Sagittarius, there's something here to satisfy everyone.
Related: The Pros Have Spoken: These Are the Best Holiday Beauty Gifts of 2020
8 Cookbooks That’ll Help You Make Delicious Anti-Inflammatory Meals
Following an anti-inflammatory diet is arguably much easier when you know what tasty recipes fit the bill.
An anti-inflammatory diet can look different from person-to-person, but there are certain triggering foods that should be avoided or limited, like processed meat, refined carbohydrates, and anything containing high levels of sugar and dairy. Most importantly, you should add whole ingredients that contain antioxidants and healthy fats, like leafy greens, grass-fed meat, turmeric, and ginger.
These diverse cookbooks will give you endless inspiration for incorporating anti-inflammatory ingredients into your meals, without sacrificing flavor and indulgence. From vibrant Mediterranean recipes to creative preparations of veggies, they are all about food that tastes and feels good.
"It's Not About Football": In This Powerful Trailer, a Team Fights For the Right to Play
"The Cost of Winning" follows a high school football team, but it's about much more than just football. This four-part docuseries, coming to HBO on Nov. 10, tells the story of St. Frances Academy Panthers football program in Baltimore, a team that excelled on the field; but it was what they did off of it - and how hard they had to fight to even be able to play - that has this one on our must-watch list.
The backstory: The Panthers went from being a winless program at an underfunded, nearly 200-year-old Catholic school, within a neighborhood rife with socioeconomic challenges and gun violence, to three-time Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association champions. Then, in 2018, they were kicked out of their league for being "too good." The talented team was left with no other option than to create their own schedule, traveling the country to showcase their skills in hopes of earning college scholarships.
HBO's docuseries follows that journey, led by head coach Biff Poggi and several star players. The team's determination and grit comes through even in the short, powerful trailer - watch for yourself above. Episodes one and two premiere on Nov. 10 at 9 p.m. ET, with episodes three and four airing Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. ET, all on HBO and HBO Max.
If You Made Fun of Lil Nas X's Halloween Costume, You're Part of the Problem
By now you've probably seen Lil Nas X's amazing Halloween tribute to Nicki Minaj. While many on Twitter immediately gave it the recognition and the love it deserved, there were plenty of trolls who were quick to resort to both homophobic and transphobic insults. The unwarranted backlash Lil Nas X received from the trolls begs the question: Why is it more permissible for certain straight cisgender men to dress up as women, but the minute Lil Nas X does, people are up in arms over it?
"Why is it more permissible for certain straight cisgender men to dress up as women, but the minute Lil Nas X does, people are up in arms over it?
Bad Bunny dressing in drag for his "Yo Perreo Sola" music video didn't receive as much outright hate or as many transphobic comments. When Quincy Brown dressed as Frida Kahlo this year, the comment section of his Instagram was full of praise. There seems to be this unspoken rule that so long as a man is either dressing as a woman for a joke or is purposefully "unattractive" in womenswear, then it's cool. To be clear: Lil Nas X absolutely killed it as Nicki Minaj. His costume was so good he might as well have been a doppelgänger. Yet, people asked if he was transgender. That suggests that those making fun of his costume, or those trying to bring him down, subscribe to the antiquated assumption that transgender women aren't women - they're simply gay men in disguise. It also reasons that the people making these comments are so caught up in their sense of self they don't realize everything isn't about them. Lil Nas X didn't dress up as Nicki Minaj for you, he dressed as Nicki Minaj for himself because it made him happy.
People think they're extremely clever when they make homophobic or transphobic remarks under the guise of "constructive criticism." They're not open to learning and are a part of the reason Lil Nas X kept who he is, hidden for so long. He was afraid to let people know he was a Barb because he was worried about how it would affect his rap career if people assumed he was gay before his coming out. Even now, it's these comments that make it hard for others to have fun and enjoy themselves because they'll be harassed. Not too long after posting his costume, Lil Nas X tweeted, "bro I don't bother a soul in this industry. All I do is tweet and make bangers. Leave me alone damn." But can people leave him alone? No, they have to tell him that he's ruining families' lives, even though his life literally doesn't affect them.
Toxic masculinity is f*cked up, and until we start recognizing society's double standards, people like Lil Nas X won't ever be free.
When heterosexual cisgender men wear skirts or makeup or dress in womenswear, it's considered groundbreaking - at least where gender norms are concerned. When it comes to what a person wears, especially something as fun and silly as a Halloween costume, it shouldn't matter what a person's sexuality is. Clothes are clothes, regardless of who wears them. Lil Nas X recently tweeted that, "grown men are waking up to have group discussions about a costume I wore on Halloween." For every conversation about how great his costume was, there's likely one about how his costume is the downfall of society. Toxic masculinity is f*cked up, and until we start recognizing society's double standards, people like Lil Nas X won't ever be free.
It's okay to be jealous of Lil Nas X's costume because of how spot-on it was. What's not okay is to use his costume as the brunt of offensive jokes or as a vehicle to perpetuate your outdated worldview.
Meet Kakana: a Fitness Platform Featuring Workouts Tailored For People With Disabilities
You don't have to do much searching through popular fitness platforms to find that they are not made with the disability community in mind. That's where Kakana comes in. Launched on Oct. 27, it has live and on-demand classes in strength, meditation, yoga, stretching, cardio, and cross-cycling led by both able-bodied and disabled athletes and trainers.
Kakana founder Matthew Ney told POPSUGAR that he learned how important accessibility was through creating his company Fitbound out of college, which concentrated on short bursts of exercise kids could do during school. "That led me to start asking questions about what was out there," he said, adding that he shifted away from education and wanted to focus on making exercise accessible and more inclusive for the rest of the population.
In June, Kakana launched a beta class with a handful of participants who took cross-cycling. It's similar to any cycling class except you utilize a hand cycle or hand ergometer. The goal, Ney said, is having cycling be fully accessible to people all abilities because you can put it on the ground and use it with your legs, too. Then, Ney expanded into other ability-inclusive workout sessions before Kakana's launch at the end of October. As of now, most of the classes are 20 to 30 minutes long.
A monthly subscription costs $15, but you can try out a seven-day free trial or select the two-month-free offer on the Kakana website. So far, there are 10 live Zoom classes per week, which are transferred on demand permanently within seven days via the Kakana website. (Ney noted you can turn your video off during the live sessions if you want to.) There are also virtual "locker rooms" 10 minutes before each live class for participants to sign on early and get to know each other. Ney said there's time to additionally stay on after the class to give feedback and ask questions.
Team USA para-lifter Blaze Foster is a cross-cycling and strength instructor for Kakana, and he told POPSUGAR that, as someone with a physical disability, he's well aware of how easily you can feel alone when it comes to bettering yourself. A platform like Kakana is very important, he stated, especially for those with disabilities. "I'm a big, firm believer in health is wealth, and you really want to keep yourself healthy both physically and mentally," he said. "Being a part of group fitness is a great way to help you with that aspect of life."
Ney noted that despite the fact that athletes and fitness professionals are on the Kakana roster thus far - yoga instructor Marsha Danzig and trainer Sunny Miller, for example - he aims to expand the Kakana instructor lineup soon, and anyone with or without disabilities can apply since the training regimen is intensive. "I looked to find instructors that would engage and draw me in and be a leader for accessible fitness," he explained.
"When you talk about fitness alone, it is something that pushes you forward and helps your mind, your body, your soul," Ney concluded. "Let's make something that represents that and represents individuals with disabilities and without disabilities. I think you can do that by creating something people want to be a part of."
Gap Has the Cutest November Releases - All For $50 and Under
With the cozy season in full swing and the fact that we still should be staying at home, we could all use some new leisure wear. Gap is the destination for warm sweaters, closet staples, and all-around comfortable, casual wear. Stock up on basics that can be dressed up or down and jeans that you can rock day or night. These finds are perfect all year round with pieces that are breathable and have cute prints. From gorgeous dresses, pretty tops and sweaters, comfy loungewear, and so much more so you can stock up on your favorites. We curated the best clothes from Gap, all for $50 and under.
AOC's Advice For Dealing With Vitriol: Choosing Yourself "Disqualifies All the Haters"
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Princess Nokia are inspiring young voters just a day before the election. In a candid conversation in partnership with Rolling Stone and Stacey Abrams's Fair Fight Action, the Bronx natives - who jokingly called themselves twins - sat down over Zoom on Nov. 2 to chat about the condescension towards young people in politics, how their roots have influenced their work in both political and cultural spaces, and dealing with toxicity and bullying in their respective industries.
"You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself."
In a particularly inspirational moment, the congresswoman offered sound advice for handling the vitriol and criticism that both she and Nokia have faced. "You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself," AOC said as she opened up about the bullying she's experienced. "You're going to choose yourself, and that just automatically disqualifies all the haters," she continued. "You don't have to prove your worth to anybody. You don't need to be anything to be worthy."
Following the uplifting discussion, the two, who relate as young women from the Bronx now in influential positions, also urged people to cast their votes on Election Day. "In many ways, it's a small gesture, but it is a powerful gesture," said the congresswoman. "So make sure we all turn out to vote and stand in your power." Check out their conversation in full above.
If You Made Fun of Lil Nas X's Halloween Costume, You're Part of the Problem
By now you've probably seen Lil Nas X's amazing Halloween tribute to Nicki Minaj. While many on Twitter immediately gave it the recognition and the love it deserved, there were plenty of trolls who were quick to resort to both homophobic and transphobic insults. The unwarranted backlash Lil Nas X received from the trolls begs the question: Why is it more permissible for certain straight cisgender men to dress up as women, but the minute Lil Nas X does, people are up in arms over it?
"Why is it more permissible for certain straight cisgender men to dress up as women, but the minute Lil Nas X does, people are up in arms over it?
Bad Bunny dressing in drag for his "Yo Perreo Sola" music video didn't receive as much outright hate or as many transphobic comments. When Quincy Brown dressed as Frida Kahlo this year, the comment section of his Instagram was full of praise. There seems to be this unspoken rule that so long as a man is either dressing as a woman for a joke or is purposefully "unattractive" in womenswear, then it's cool. To be clear: Lil Nas X absolutely killed it as Nicki Minaj. His costume was so good he might as well have been a doppelgänger. Yet, people asked if he was transgender. That suggests that those making fun of his costume, or those trying to bring him down, subscribe to the antiquated assumption that transgender women aren't women - they're simply gay men in disguise. It also reasons that the people making these comments are so caught up in their sense of self they don't realize everything isn't about them. Lil Nas X didn't dress up as Nicki Minaj for you, he dressed as Nicki Minaj for himself because it made him happy.
People think they're extremely clever when they make homophobic or transphobic remarks under the guise of "constructive criticism." They're not open to learning and are a part of the reason Lil Nas X kept who he is, hidden for so long. He was afraid to let people know he was a Barb because he was worried about how it would affect his rap career if people assumed he was gay before his coming out. Even now, it's these comments that make it hard for others to have fun and enjoy themselves because they'll be harassed. Not too long after posting his costume, Lil Nas X tweeted, "bro I don't bother a soul in this industry. All I do is tweet and make bangers. Leave me alone damn." But can people leave him alone? No, they have to tell him that he's ruining families' lives, even though his life literally doesn't affect them.
Toxic masculinity is f*cked up, and until we start recognizing society's double standards, people like Lil Nas X won't ever be free.
When heterosexual cisgender men wear skirts or makeup or dress in womenswear, it's considered groundbreaking - at least where gender norms are concerned. When it comes to what a person wears, especially something as fun and silly as a Halloween costume, it shouldn't matter what a person's sexuality is. Clothes are clothes, regardless of who wears them. Lil Nas X recently tweeted that, "grown men are waking up to have group discussions about a costume I wore on Halloween." For every conversation about how great his costume was, there's likely one about how his costume is the downfall of society. Toxic masculinity is f*cked up, and until we start recognizing society's double standards, people like Lil Nas X won't ever be free.
It's okay to be jealous of Lil Nas X's costume because of how spot-on it was. What's not okay is to use his costume as the brunt of offensive jokes or as a vehicle to perpetuate your outdated worldview.
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