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.
samedi 6 février 2016
Are Your Thighs Burning? They Are Now
Don't have time to hit the yoga studio for a full class? Hop on your mat for a quick thigh-strengthening yoga sequence that's sure to bring on the burn. Flow through these nine postures on the right side, and then repeat on the left.
58 Healthy Chocolate Recipes You'll Fall Head Over Heels in Love For
Chocolate doesn't have to be a guilty pleasure. In fact, it can be downright good for you! This Valentine's Day, enjoy the decadence without guilt; check out these recipes that will satisfy chocolate cravings without the added calories.
- Additional reporting by Brinton Parker
38 Healthy Party Appetizers to Celebrate the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the perfect excuse for socializing with snacks. Chips and dip are often the high-calorie usual, but these 38 recipes are low in calories and full of flavor. From vegan bites to protein-packed dips, these appetizers make it easy to create a satisfying menu minus the guilt. With a few simple swaps - like opting to bake (not fry) - you're sure to be the most appreciated party host!
Don't Commit These Post-Workout Mistakes
It takes a lot of time and energy to get a workout in, especially if you have a busy schedule. Don't make these post-workout mistakes that may undo the good you've done - or worse, result in illness or injury.
This Challenge Will Give You a Better Butt in Just 30 Days
Give your backside some attention and try our four-week squat challenge! Learn the specifics on each style of squat included in this circuit, then put your knowledge to practice with this plan. You can also download and print the PDF version of the challenge, too. Be sure to hang it on your fridge to inspire you to work it!
Sweat and Strengthen! 45-Minute Printable Cardio-and-Toning Workout
Yes! You can get a solid full-body workout done in under an hour. This efficient 45-minute sweat session starts with a push of cardio and finishes with strength training, focused on ab and arm work.
Click here for an image-free printable of this workout to keep on hand at the gym!
Find out What 100 Calories of Your Fave Super Bowl Snacks Looks Like
Don't have the willpower to snack solely on kale chips during the Super Bowl? Why should you? It's one day out of the year where you can get together with friends and celebrate by downing insane amounts of chili and cornbread. Then there's also cheesy nachos and artichoke dip glaring at you from the coffee table, so don't even try to resist. Moderation will be the key to keeping you on your healthy path this Sunday, so as long as you arm yourself with this calorie info, you'll be able to have your pizza, and eat it, too.
| Super Bowl Snack | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Buttered microwave popcorn | 1/3 bag | 94 |
| Rold Gold Tiny Twists pretzels | 1 oz. (about 20) | 110 |
| Salted peanuts | 17 | 99 |
| Spinach, Artichoke, and Parmesan Dip | 2 tbsp. | 100 |
| Pita chips | 8 | 104 |
| White corn chips | 8 | 94 |
| Guacamole | 4 tbsp. | 100 |
| Salsa | 20 tbsp. | 100 |
| Wheat Thins | 11 | 96 |
| Triscuits | 5 | 100 |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 oz. cube or slice | 110 |
| Baby carrots | 25 | 100 |
| Hummus | 3 tbsp. | 105 |
| Spicy buffalo wings | 1 | 70 |
| Blue cheese dipping sauce | 1 oz. | 107 |
| Beef and bean chili | 1/2 cup | 115 |
| Cheese pizza | 2/5 slice | 109 |
| Pepperoni pizza | 2/5 slice | 119 |
| Budweiser | 8 oz. | 96 |
| Bud Light | 11 oz | 110 |
7 (EASY!) Ways to Change Your Body Without Starving Yourself
Getting in shape while keeping our sanity can be hard. Luckily, our friends at YourTango tell us how to look better while still enjoying ourselves.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Ericka McConnell
You can have your cake and eat it too.
Have you ever looked at someone in great shape and thought, "they look amazing, but I couldn't, I love to eat." I know I have. And I've heard many times from clients, "I want to look better, but I just love food too much."
Somewhere along the line we subscribe to the idea that looking and feeling good about our bodies means we must be deprived.
Now just to clarify, yes, you do need to be in a caloric deficit to lose body fat. And there will be hunger associated with a caloric deficit. But hunger and starvation are two different animals.
Changing your body in a positive way to boost your self esteem doesn't mean that a temporary deficit (as they should always be temporary) is the only way to go.
There are plenty of ways to change your physique for the better without feeling like you can't be trusted at a buffet table:
1. Be CONSISTENT with a sufficient amount of food to nurture your metabolism.
Unfortunately body change can seem complicated with things like hormones, dieting history, genetics, stress and lifestyle choices all playing a part in our current metabolic state. Metabolic rate is dynamic, and the human body has an amazing ability to adapt.
Studies show that metabolism can be slowed due to long-term low calorie diets, creating a hormonal environment that is not conducive to fat loss. Furthermore, the longer you are in an extreme caloric deficit the higher risk you are of rebounding and putting on more fat in the long-term.
How can you take the first step in preventing that? Become aware of your daily intake, then strive for consistency so that your body can adapt. If that amount is adequate for your size and activity level, you will feel, perform and look better.
Start by recording your food intake in one of many easy-to-use apps or keep a food journal. Remember to consider a sufficient amount of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats), not just the overall caloric intake. Refer to a qualified professional to guide your macronutrient goals.
2. Don't eliminate ANYTHING.
I'm sure you've heard something like, 'no white bread' or 'baked goods are bad' and logically it makes sense to avoid things that are nutritionally lacking. But realistically, a diet that eliminates your favorite foods, or even worse, an entire food group, is a set-up for failure - and potentially harmful effects to your health.
For example, fats contribute to a number of important processes in our body, like proper function of our nerves and brain, so a low- or no-fat diet can have a negative impact.
Beyond the health risks, trying to permanently avoid foods that you love will only enhance your longing for them and make it more likely you over-consume other foods to avoid what you want. And every time you overeat it's only human to feel like you should restrict to compensate. The faster you get off the restrict to over-consume cycle the better.
Choosing more real food eliminates deficiencies in vitamins you probably aren't getting out of the processed stuff in your freezer. Prioritize nutrient-dense whole foods, but keep a little fun stuff to take the edge off.
If 80 percent of your diet is whole/minimally processed food and 20 percent is food that keeps you from feeling deprived, you're way more likely to be consistent. Choose whole foods and don't fear exposure to the foods you used to believe were off limits. You will encounter cake again, so learn how to have a few bites and move on with your life.
3. Use resistance training regularly.
Weight training can transform your physique. And I'm not talking about two pound dumbbells as you walk the treadmill. Heavy barbells and dumbbells used during compound movements, like squats and deadlifts, will change the way you look.
Get strong not only for the mental satisfaction of uncovering your potential, but for the sake of your metabolism and your bones. As we age we lose muscle, so we must be preventative by at least maintaining if not putting on more lean mass. Bonus to enhancing your unique shape, the more muscle on your frame the more calories you burn at rest.
4. Discover your favorite protein and fiber sources and make them the star of your meals.
Digesting food requires energy. Protein requires the most energy to digest. They are made up of amino acids, which contribute to the development and repair of lean tissue. If more muscle can boost our metabolism and protein is key in building muscle, then it's pretty clear to see why protein is so dang sexy. Protein also has a high satiety factor so you feel fuller longer, as does fiber.
Fiber is a nutrition celebrity that just isn't glamorous enough to talk about. Really, there are too many benefits to list. Technically we can't digest fiber and that's why it's so important for healthy elimination.
When you are putting together a meal, frame it around the protein source and something fibrous. You'll feel full much longer and be fueling your body for peak performance.
5. Implement only ONE habit at a time.
Slow and steady wins the race. Although that's not so inspirational, what's more attractive: quick change that's temporary, or slow change that lasts?
Psychologically it's difficult to change many habits at once. So pick one thing that is low resistance can compound into high impact over time, and dominate it.
If you feel adding in two days of weight training is easier than tracking your food, then do that. Just don't try to do everything all at once. The shortcut to maintainable change is realizing there's no shortcut.
Now you never have to start all over again looking for the next shortcut.
6. Satisfy your emotions.
Eating is often used as a coping device for emotional turbulence or stress, but an emotional need can't be satisfied by anything other than an emotional solution.
Address your energy state first, instead of suppressing it with caloric distraction. Journaling is an easy starting step to uncovering and conquering what's happening on a deeper level when you want to just reach for the treats.
If you struggle with discipline around food or going to the gym, you may actually just be fearful of something new and what risks or sacrifices come with it. Sometimes when we are standing in our own way, we just aren't aware of our deeper fears of success or loss.
Your subconscious mind may be keeping you safe in the patterns it's already familiar with. But you have the power to change as soon as you accept responsibility and take the first step.
7. Elevate your perspective.
You don't need to scroll long to see that body obsession is rampant in our culture. Reminding yourself of your core values, your divine purpose on this planet, and your own unique traits will keep you from getting sucked into the destructive self-comparison game. When you're in control of YOUR views, you will more readily understand that you are enough.
Focus on the things you love about yourself and the amazing things your body can do. You can love the skin you're in while taking action to be better. The shift in perspective and de-stress over your appearance can actually do wonders for the way you look and feel.
Be aware and intentional about how you speak to, view, and care for yourself. Treat yourself like someone you really love. Unfollow anything or anyone that makes you feel less than you are.
A friend once told me, if you want to change what you see, just stand somewhere else while you look. Change your perspective to see more of what's wonderful, and you will attract and view more good in you.
Damn You, Delicious Pizza, For Making It So Hard to Lose Weight!
Hot, gooey, greasy, cheesy, addictively delicious pizza. Why?! Why do you taste so damn good?! You call to me at all hours of the day and make it impossible to stop at just one slice. If pizza is the reason you're having a tough time losing weight, these Instagram pics will sound all too true.
Treat Yourself and Your Body With These Fitness Valentine's Gifts
We think one of the best ways to celebrate Valentine's Day is to TREAT. YO. SELF. And that includes your body! Show some love to your amazing bod with these 12, totally splurge-worthy wellness gifts that'll make you love Valentine's Day in a new way this year.
5 Basics of Football to Learn Before Super Bowl Sunday
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and while it doesn't take an expert-level knowledge of the sport to enjoy the big game in front of the TV, knowing the basics can help you appreciate what's happening on the tube. Read our guide to the very basics of football - once you get these five elements down, you'll be able to follow along throughout the whole game with the best of them!
Related: 55 Healthy Appetizers That Will Make You the Star of a Super Bowl Party
vendredi 5 février 2016
The 5 Types of Guys You're Bound to Meet at the Gym
The gym. It's your haven. You might feel a little more at home at the gym than at work, or heck, even your own home. It's the place you are at your worst and sweatiest, yet it's also the place that you're at your best. Your most hopeful. Your most powerful.
But as women, chances are hight that during a "moment" in our safe haven (aka the gym), our sanity and Zen attitude has been jarred by at least one of these five guys that women always seem to run into at the gym.
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Lights, camera, the POPSUGAR Fashion Week app! Get access to trends right off the runway, front-row sightings, amazing street style, and more. Our editors are on-site and ready to give you up-to-the-minute coverage. Designer interviews? Yes! Top models everywhere? Definitely. Don't be fashionably late! Download our app now.
5 Moves to Help You Train Like an Athlete
As a fitness editor, I've been lucky enough to train alongside some of the world's best professional athletes and their coaches. I've worked out with Olympic runner Carmelita Jeter, spent time on the football field with Marshall Faulk, and even spent some time doing basketball drills led by the LA Lakers coaching team. Out on the field, these sports differ vastly from one another, but during each training session, the coaches took us through very similar warmups.
Whatever the workout, the trainers and coaches I speak with echo the same idea. A warmup isn't a laid-back scenario. Think of it as a series of exercises that mimic the same type of movements you'll be doing during the actual workout. The key difference is to perform these moves at a much slower pace to allow the body to adequately get itself ready for the motions you're putting it through, which is key in injury prevention. Yes, your heart rate should be up, but not so much that one would accuse you of running at a sprint pace. Before you hit the gym tonight, take yourself through these five moves, and you'll be training like the best of them!
Behold! The Simplest Formula For Eating Healthy
Eating right doesn't have to involve a complicated system of rules. If you strive to include the following five foods in every meal, not only will you feel satisfied and energetic, but your body will get all the necessary nutrients it needs to stay healthy.
Related: This Easy Eating Formula Is the Key to Weight-Loss Success
Your First Look at Fitbit's Super Bowl 50 Ad
Fitbit announced back in January that it will be releasing its first smartwatch, Fitbit Blaze, in the Spring, and we couldn't contain our excitement. Now we're getting a glimpse at just how awesome the gadget is in Fitbit's commercial airing during Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, Feb. 7 (the first time Fitbit has run an ad during the big event). Aside from onscreen workouts and heart rate monitoring, Fitbit Blaze offers up true style that you'll want to wear all day, every day. Press play and let us warn you that the ad may result in some serious self-motivation.
4 Ways to Combat Winter Blahs and Blues
When February rolls around, there's no denying it - we are back to our regular day-to-day routines . . . good times, right? This month can be especially difficult for some because the party is over, the temperatures are dropping, and the days are short. If you're experiencing any symptoms that feel like major depression, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that is cyclical and seasonal, meaning that it comes and goes at the same time every year. If you suffer from SAD, symptoms may include irritability, a drop in energy level, and possible weight gain. Various studies have shown that four to six percent of the population has been diagnosed with SAD at some point in their lives, while 10 to 12 percent have shown symptoms related to SAD. Fortunately, there are some easy remedies you can try at home to help get you through the next few months.
- Go for a morning walk: A one-hour walk outdoors every morning can do wonders for anyone suffering from SAD. Since SAD is related to a lack of daylight, even some exposure to daylight - regardless if the sun is shining or not - has a positive impact. The hormone melatonin is said to play a part in SAD because melatonin is secreted in the dark, and people have more of it in their bloodstream during the Winter than in Summer. Getting a good dose of daylight can work wonders because light shuts off melatonin production. It takes about two or three days of bright sunshine to reverse any symptoms.
- Keep a regular schedule: Maintaining a regular sleep cycle, on weekdays and weekends, keeps your body's internal clock in sync by setting your circadian rhythm - the tiny master clock structure in the brain affected by light.
- Don't stop moving: Celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Lena Dunham use exercise as a way to help lift their spirits, and you can too! Regular aerobic exercise is great for not only physical health, but mental health as well . . . even during wintry months, thanks to that big hit of endorphins it provides.
- Invest in a light box: Light boxes are great if they provide enough intensity to affect SAD symptoms. You want to make sure you're getting one that provides 10 times the intensity of regular household lighting, like this NatureBright Sun Touch Therapy Lamp ($140). The amount of exposure you get each day can range from half an hour to several hours. Even if you are using a light box, you should still be incorporating regular exposure to daylight into your daily schedule, as well as exercise. Discuss a light box option with your doctor if you're wondering if it's something you need.
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