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.
lundi 6 mars 2017
6 Easy Tips to Keep Your Phone From Overheating
Our phones are basically an additional appendage in our lives, and yes, we'll admit it - we feel feel naked without them. As we get closer to Spring break and Summer, all we want to do is record and share every special moment and adventure on our phones. One side effect from all that time in the sun? Overheating! Our little "friends" are computers and need to be kept at an optimal temperature to function properly. Worst yet, overheating can be a serious and costly problem. Sure, you might always remember to keep it away from the water, but you're probably overlooking protecting your phone from overheating. To prevent this, make sure to follow these rules, many from Asurion, an insurance and warranty company.
- Take a break: Say goodbye to giving out "likes" for a bit and let it rest. This will allow it to cool down as the internal lights won't be active.
- Keep it in the shade: Don't let it sit in the sunlight, particularly on an especially hot day. Smartphones are susceptible to weather and will automatically turn off once the internal temperature reaches a certain point (but don't let it get to that point!)
- Close your gaming apps: Open gaming apps require more battery power, and the harder it works, the more likely it is to overheat. Ever hear your computer do a whirring sound? That's the internal fan trying to cool the computer down. A phone is no different.
- Take off the case: A phone case can sometimes hold in heat, so make sure to take it off in sunny weather or warm temperatures. Or buy a case designed to dissipate heat.
- Turn down your brightness: Similarly to the affect the open apps have, the higher the brightness of the phone, the more battery it will need and use.
- Buy a glare screen: The glare screen will allow you to better see your phone in the sun so you won't be tempted to up the brightness.
The Internet Went Wild After Donald Trump Was Caught Practicing His Speech in a Car
On Feb. 28, Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since his inauguration. Prior to the address, the president was seen practicing his speech in the car and mouthing the words in a very over-the-top manner. After a GIF of the moment was shared to Twitter, others quickly started imagining what the president was doing or saying. Let's just say, there are a lot of creative people out there. Ahead, check out some of the funniest reactions.
dimanche 5 mars 2017
We FINALLY Figured Out How to Turn Off Those Annoying Instagram Live Notifications
You've probably noticed most of your friends are enjoying Instagram's live video feature - mostly because you won't stop getting notifications about it. While it might be nice to know when your favorite celebrities - or your crush - are broadcasting live, you could probably live without being notified the next time your neighbor wants to ramble about how bored they are on a Friday night. We feel your pain, so we did some digging to find out how to turn off those pesky notifications. Follow our step-by-step guide ahead.
12 Tips Anyone With an Amazon Echo Should Learn, Use, or Try
Whether you bought one for yourself or got one as a gift, you can't deny the Amazon Echo is pretty awesome. Sure, it takes time to get used saying "Alexa," but you get over that pretty quickly. If you want to learn a few more tips to get the most out of your Echo, Dot, or Tap, read some of our tips ahead.
- Change Alexa's voice: Go to Settings > Language Support and change Alexa's voice to either a British accent or to the German language.
- Ask Alexa information about restaurants and shops: Since Alexa works with Yelp, you can ask your Echo when a bank closes or the hours of a store.
- Shop using only your voice: Never forget an item you need simply by saying "Alexa, order" and finish with the item you need. You'll get the price and ability to confirm what you want to buy, so don't worry too much about drunk shopping.
- Choose a different "wake" word: Feel weird saying Alexa? Go to Settings > Wake Word and change it to either Echo or Amazon.
- Pick which app streams your music: If you already subscribe to Spotify or love using Pandora, you can go to Settings > Music and Media and change the default music option.
- Give your Echo new skills: Tap on the three bars at the top left corner of the app and head to Skills. Here, you can enable thousands of skills to use with Alexa, like Jeopardy, Starbucks, Dog Facts, and more.
- Get caught up on the news: Simply say, "Alexa, what's new" and you'll hear the news. Or set up your Flash Briefing by going to Settings > Accounts > Flash Briefing to pick and choose what sources you want to hear news from.
- See what's on your Google Calendar for the day: First, you need to connect your Google Calendar with the Alexa app by going to Settings > Accounts > Calendar and linking your account. Once that's set, all you have to say is "Alexa, what's on my calendar today?" to see what's going on. You can also add events to your calendar.
- Quickly set a timer: Just say, "Alexa set a timer for 5 minutes" (or however long you need), and the timer will start.
- Ask Alexa to do the math: Need to convert something or quickly divide numbers? Just say, "Alexa, 16 times 57" or "Alexa, 50 pounds to dollars."
- Train Alexa to recognize your voice better: Go to Settings > Voice Training and say different phrases to help Alexa learn your voice more.
- Delete anything you've ever said to Alexa: Wary of Amazon collecting your data? Then delete everything you've asked. First, head to Amazon on a desktop computer or mobile browser. Then, go to Your Account > Manage Your Content and Devices > Your Devices. On this page, click on the three little dots by your device and click Manage voice recordings. You'll get another pop-up window to read, and then click the Delete option.
Once You See These Wedding Hashtags, You'll Have No Trouble Coming Up With Your Own
It's definitely not easy coming up with a fun, cute, and quirky hashtag for your wedding. It can be so difficult that a company exists to do the hard work for you! But if you're still trying to come up with the hashtag on your own, take a look at some of the most creative ones we've found. All of these are based off of real weddings, so it's totally doable to think of one!
It’s Official: a Lego Women of NASA Set Is Coming Soon!
When I was growing up, the only woman in science I ever heard of was Sally Ride. It took my own research and time to learn about other women I could look up to. It's an issue many women are aware of - and worry about what message society is sending to little girls who want to have a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Well, thanks to one designer, girls will get the chance to learn about five women who made an impact and created a legacy at NASA, including Katherine Johnson, one of the main characters in the film Hidden Figures, thanks to a new Lego set.
The Women of NASA Lego set, designed by Maia Weinstock, the deputy editor of MIT News, showcases five women with storied careers at NASA. They are Margaret Hamilton, Katherine Johnson, Sally Ride, Nancy Grace Roman, and Mae Jemison. The set features different aspects of what these women accomplished like Roman posing with the Hubble Space Telescope - a project she helped develop. There's also Jemison, the first black woman who went to space, next to the Space Shuttle. Johnson poses with a pencil and other technology - key tools to calculate information for the Mercury and Apollo programs.
It wasn't easy for the Women of NASA set to get to this point. It was originally submitted as a concept to Lego Ideas on July 18, 2016. Any Lego Ideas project needs at least 10,000 supporters, and then the Lego Review Board needs to approve the idea. The Women of NASA set achieved both, with the Lego Review Board giving the project a green light on Feb. 28.
No final details about availability or price are out yet, but we can't wait to see girls discover and learn about these women. See photos of the adorable and incredible Lego set ahead.
16 Unique and Cool Negative-Space Tattoo Ideas
Coming up with a unique and personal tattoo idea isn't easy. You want to pick something that's meaningful but that no one else will have either. That's why we're bringing you an idea you might not have thought of: negative-space tattoos. It's a tattoo concept that uses your skin to make shapes or other images - and is something you might need to see to understand. Check out some examples ahead, and don't be afraid to combine this concept with something you love, like Harry Potter.
The Simplest Way to Delete Your Facebook
Remember when you decided not to delete your Myspace page and now there's peace sign mirror selfies of you floating around? Well, unless you want that to happen with your Facebook, you'll need to know how to permanently delete your profile (and all of those alcohol-induced pictures you posted during college). It's a simple process, but keep in mind, it may take a while for the request to go through. Here's how it's done in three quick steps.
J.K. Rowling Said THIS Is Her Favorite Harry Potter Theory
The first Harry Potter book came out almost 20 years ago, but not a day goes by where new theories and plot coincidences don't shock us all (and make us want to reread the entire series). J.K. Rowling keeps up with them too and she recently answered a fan's question about which is her favorite.
@jk_rowling what's you favourite fan theory??
- Abbie Louise (@AbbieLou24601) August 21, 2015
Dumbledore as death. It's a beautiful theory and it fits. https://t.co/QqTQm2QnI0
- J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) August 21, 2015
That mind-blowing revelation comes from Tumblr user harryjxmespotter, who compares Dumbledore to death in "The Tale of the Three Brothers."
If you remember, the tale was about the Peverell brothers, each possessing one of the Deathly Hallows - the elder wand, the invisibility cloak, and the resurrection stone. The long-standing Internet theory is that Harry Potter, Snape, and Voldemort are modern-day representations of the three brothers.
Voldemort is associated with the older brother, who was obsessed with power. Snape is basically the middle brother, who can't let go of his past love, Lily, and dies a sad death still loving her. This leaves Harry to take on the role of the youngest brother, and Harry himself literally possessed the invisibility cloak.
The only piece of the puzzle that makes this theory even more plausible is that Dumbledore himself is death. "He greeted Harry at King's Cross and was the one behind Snape and Voldemort's death," harryjxmespotter wrote. See the entire post below:
Shocked? We thought so.
samedi 4 mars 2017
4 Celebrities Who Won Oscars Night With the Most "Liked" Photos on Instagram
The Oscars aren't only about the awards; they're also a show of glamorous beauty looks and stunning dresses. But it's the moments we don't see on the red carpet that end up winning the hearts of all of us watching at home, like the photos celebrities put up on Instagram. Ahead, you'll see the most "liked" photos on Instagram of Hollywood's biggest night. Chances are, you won't be able to guess which celebrity has the most "likes" of the night!
This Woman's Instagram Account About Being a Third Wheel Is Too Real
Anyone who's ever been single knows how much of a struggle it can be sometimes. From sleeping alone every damn night to people consistently asking you about your dating life, it sometimes feels like you're defined by your relationship status. Well, one woman decided to make fun of the single life by taking photos of herself as a third wheel with couples and upload them all to an Instagram account.
The account is called thirdwheelextravaganza and boasts more than 3,000 followers. Though the woman in the photos has only posted 17 photos so far, we're sure she's going to get even more followers. After all, who hasn't ever felt like a third wheel at some point in their life? The photos of her as a third wheel vary in different places, from studying at a coffee shop to going shoe shopping.
Though this isn't the first time we've seen an Instagram account like this, we still can't help but laugh and enjoy the photos. See for yourself ahead.
Zoom In on These Memes and You'll Understand Why the Internet Is Obsessing Over Them
It always feels like the internet has too much time on its hands, but the newest meme definitely proves this point. It's not as random as the "what in tarnation" meme but pretty close. This time around, the internet is asking people to zoom in on a certain part of a photo. The result? An endless trail of zooming in to other parts of the same photo. It's one of those memes you need to see to try to understand it completely. Take a look for yourself, and remember to tap on the tweet to zoom in on the photo.
Ever Wonder How Wizards Used the Bathroom in Harry Potter? J.K. Rowling Has the Answer
As someone who is constantly rereading the Harry Potter series, I still have a lot of unanswered questions. What did the veil in the Department of Mysteries actually do? Just how annoying was it to be a Hogwarts student while Harry Potter went there? Never did I think about how wizards and witches used the bathroom to poop. However, J.K. Rowling thought otherwise and clarified the matter on Pottermore.
Spotted by Reddit user Moriar-T, the passage from Pottermore comes from the Chamber of Secrets section, where Rowling breaks down the poo situation. In it, Rowling explains that it wasn't until the 18th century that wizards "copied" Muggles and made better plumbing. How did they use the bathroom before this progress in plumbing? They just went whenever they had to go and "vanished the evidence." Yes, you read that right, and if you want to read the entire passage, just take a look at the screenshot below.
Well, there you go! Now we know that wizards and witches used to just use the bathroom when they needed to and used their magic to clean up. File this under things we might've not needed to know about our beloved Harry Potter universe.
5 Apps That Will Give Your Photos a Cool, Retro Look
No feeling can replicate the old days of taking photos and seeing them later on film. It was like a surprise every time you developed film, since it took a few hours or days to process. And even though we have smartphones with incredible cameras, it doesn't stop us from gazing longingly at vintage-looking photos. Want to try out the look and feel on your photos? Try the following apps for iOS, and prepare to treasure your memories even more.
The Internet Is Obsessed With This New Meme About How Smart People Are
If you've been looking for a sign of your own intellectual superiority, a new meme just arrived for you. The expanding brain meme is a series of images showing differently stimulated brainwaves relative to specific beliefs or habits. It's also exactly what the internet needed to stroke its own collective ego. Quickly rising in popularity on Tumblr, Twitter, and Reddit, the expanding brain images are a mix of facetiousness and absurdity.
Some of the memes involve implying that people who use variations of "whom" are more enlightened than those who use "who," or that people who call their garages "car holes" are much smarter. We've rounded up some of the best memes (for educational purposes, of course), so take a minute to become enlightened by looking them over. Soon enough, your brain will be glowing and you'll be in stitches from the pure silliness.
Are These Strawberries Red, Grey, or Brown? No One on the Internet Can Tell
The internet has become a strange place for optical illusions. Who could forget the viral debate over the blue or white dress (depending on who you asked)? Then there was this trippy brick wall photo which drove everyone nuts, now we have this altered photo of strawberries that will surely confuse the hell out of you.
First posted by Akiyoshi Kitaoka, a psychology professor at Ritsumeikan University in Japan, the puzzling image shows what red strawberries would look like without red pixels. This modification caused some people to see grey strawberries, while others saw brown. For the most part, most people might still see red strawberries because, according to NYMag, your brain will attempt to color correct the image - regardless of the photo being altered.
Many people took to Twitter to express their befuddlement at this viral photo. Check out what they had to say ahead.
People Are Loving This Story About 2 Strangers Sharing a Bottle of Wine Together on the Subway
The most important rule about living in NYC: prepare yourself to see anything go down on the subway. Sometimes you see the usual showtime break-dancing routine on your commute to work, but then there are days where a perfectly good bottle of wine will roll out from under your seat and the only logical thing to do next is to drink and share it with someone. That's exactly what happened to two strangers on the subway, according to a tweet and photo from Twitter user and journalist Colleen Hagerty.
The tweet, posted on Feb. 25, shows two strangers sharing a bottle of wine. It clearly struck a nerve with the internet, since it has more than 56,000 retweets and 191,000 "likes." You can see it for yourself ahead.
A full bottle of wine just rolled out from under a subway seat and now these 2 strangers popped it open & are drinking it. This is peak NYC http://pic.twitter.com/lni474aoY9
- Colleen Hagerty (@colleenhagerty) February 26, 2017
People didn't know whether to believe the story, considering opening a wine bottle requires a corkscrew. Hagerty then clarified in a followup tweet that the "top was popped." She also tweeted that the man in the hat found his empty bottle to drink from under his seat as well.
@colleenhagerty And the man on the left actually found that empty bottle also under the seat to drink it from I SWEAR.
- Colleen Hagerty (@colleenhagerty) February 26, 2017
The internet loved the story and thought it was adorable.
If only the whole world could be these two guys sharing a bottle of surprise wine on the NYC subway. https://t.co/0RQN4hYr17
- DL Thurston (@DL_Thurston) February 26, 2017
@colleenhagerty @HallyGolightly This is peak human. Yay NYC!
- craig stone (@craigstone_) February 26, 2017
@colleenhagerty this renews my faith in humanity
- Sarah T. (@SarahThyre) February 26, 2017
@MasterTes @colleenhagerty there are still some good things in this world.
- Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) February 26, 2017
One person came up with a great idea to bring even more New Yorkers together.
@colleenhagerty What an awesome idea. Hide wine throughout the subway system and see the friendships and connections that form
- Johnathan Lightfoot (@exnav29) February 26, 2017
Just another reason to love wine and all the joy it brings.
1 Connection Between Dumbledore's Army and the Marauders You Probably Missed
Throughout the Harry Potter series, the connections between Harry and his parents are made abundantly clear; Harry and his dad, James, look so similar that they're often mistaken for one another, and Harry picks up his dad's knack for Quidditch naturally. It's frequently mentioned that Harry has his mother Lily's eyes, and his fierce, untiring defense of what's right is also something he inherits from her.
But there are other similarities between the Potters' generation and their son's friend group, many of which are subtle . . . yet when articulated, the connections between the Marauders and Dumbledore's Army are striking. In a now-viral post, Tumblr user cameralinz connects several key characters in the series to older generation counterparts.
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Sirius tells Harry: "Anyway, I suppose you're the young ones now." The theory reflects this sentiment, suggesting that each of the major characters in Harry's friend group is an opportunity to redeem the losses or failings of the previous generation.
"Anyway, I suppose you're the young ones now."
According to the theory, Neville Longbottom represents what Peter Pettigrew could have been if he'd made better choices. In this same vein, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Luna also act as foils to other members of the Marauders-era Hogwarts class.
But in a more fleshed-out reply to the theory, another Tumblr user challenges the initial character pairings . . . and we're inclined to agree.
Image Source: Tumblr user mischievous-mo0ny
Per this alternate reading, Harry and his friend correspond to different Marauders. In a shocking twist that would surely disturb each of them, Neville actually plays foil to his least favorite teacher, Severus Snape. Why? They each struggle to live up to their families' respective legacy before finding their place among a core group of friends and allies in young adulthood. Snape falls in with the wrong crowd, while Neville chooses a better crew of friends.
Similarly, Ron plays foil to a character that he hates: Peter Pettigrew. Overshadowed, jealous, and insecure in his social standing, Ron displays what Peter could have been if he had overcome his insecurities and remained loyal to his friends.
Ron displays what Peter could have been if he had overcome his insecurities and remained loyal to his friends.
Hermione, who found Sirius Black irresponsible albeit charming, acts as his generational foil: they each fiercely love their chosen families, and struggle with politics related to their blood status.
Luna and Remus Lupin are connected through their outsider status, and their knowledge of fringe magical communities. While each are often socially isolated and ridiculed because of who they are, Luna is different than Lupin due to her confidence and self-acceptance. (On another note: they both have names related to the moon!)
The theory goes on to connect Ginny with confident, sometimes-showoffish James Potter, and Harry to his muggle-raised, talented mother, Lily. The characters are undeniable in their similarities, and might even make you feel silly for not having noticed before.
So, do you agree with this assessment of the Marauders and their Dumbledore's Army counterparts? Let us know in the comments whether you buy into this version of J.K. Rowling's magical series!
The Internet Loves This GE Ad About Treating Female Scientists as Celebrities
While the Oscars aren't as known for their commercials as the Super Bowl is, one ad had the internet in tears. General Electric's ad asked what the world look like if we treated female scientists, such as the late, renowned Millie Dresselhaus, like celebrities? Of course, we'd see their faces everywhere.
The ad shows little girls receiving dolls of Millie, celebrating a Millie Dresselhaus Day, using Millie emoji, and seeing young girls aspire to be scientists. GE reveals that their goal is to have 20,000 women in tech roles by 2020 and showcases some of the women in its company.
The internet was amazed by the ad and absolutely loved it.
That GE ad made me cry happy tears. #Oscars
- ➳Kara➳ (@KataLegs) February 27, 2017
Absolutely loved the GE ad about recognizing (women) scientists like celebrities....aired during the middle of the Oscars broadcast no less
- Afshawn Chakamian (@afshawn) February 27, 2017
Millie Dresselhaus, dubbed the "Queen of Carbon" for her work on carbon properties, died on Feb. 20 at the age of 86. The ad only captures a fraction of the legacy Dresselhaus leaves behind.
vendredi 3 mars 2017
10 Genuinely Entertaining Science Shows on Netflix
I'm all for a good Netflix binge, but I also know that sometimes there's a deep desire for something more substantial than Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Gilmore Girls. If you strive to be challenged by your viewing material and desperately want to learn while consuming entertainment, you're in luck: Netflix has some of the best informative TV offerings out there. From the deepest depths of the ocean to galaxies far beyond our reach, you can get one hell of an education from the science-based shows available for streaming.
So if you're looking to learn next time you press "play," check out one of these 10 scientific shows. You'll be taught all about the world (and beyond!) without leaving your couch.
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