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 21 décembre 2016
How One Woman Forged a New Way Into the World of Indoor Cycling
After going from lifelong dancer to spin class expert, Ruth Zukerman found her new calling. She wanted to create a workout that would push and challenge people to achieve their goals, and thus Flywheel was born. Watch the video above to hear the inspiring story straight from Ruth herself.
We partnered with the GMC Acadia to bring you the backstory of indoor cycling studio Flywheel.
Justin Bieber Shows Off His New Tattoo During a Shirtless Jog in LA
It looks like Justin Bieber is getting a head start on his New Year's fitness resolution. On Tuesday, the "Let Me Love You" singer made the most of the warm LA weather by going for a shirtless jog. Justin showed off his chiseled abs and toned biceps as he hit the pavement in a pair of shorts and tights, but it was his new tattoo that really caught our eye. Inked between his chest and his six-pack abs are the words "Son of God." While it's unclear exactly when Justin got the tattoo, he debuted it during his concert in Italy back in November.
Alan Thicke's Wife Speaks Out For the First Time About Her "Beloved" Husband's Death
Alan Thicke passed away on Dec. 13 after suffering from a heart attack while playing hockey with his son, Carter, and now his wife, Tanya Callau, is speaking out for the first time about her husband's tragic death. On Tuesday, Tanya released a statement to People, saying, "It is with gut wrenching sadness and unbelievable grief that I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for the outpouring of love and support during this unimaginable time." "Through tears and smiles our dearest of family and friends came together at our home to celebrate the life of my sweet and devoted husband Alan Thicke."
Tanya - who married Alan in Mexico back in May 2005 - also revealed that she said her final goodbye at his memorial service on Monday, adding, "Yesterday, along with my step sons and our combined extended family, we laid my beloved husband, soul mate and the patriarch of our family to rest. We ask that you respect our privacy during this time of profound mourning." Tanya and the rest of her family have asked that donations be made in Alan's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, "a cause that he cared about deeply."
Joe Biden Is Actually Obsessed With Ice Cream, and This Hilarious Video Proves It
If there's one thing Joe Biden loves more than Barack Obama, it's ice cream. The soon-to-be-former vice president blew us away earlier this year when a sexy throwback photo of him surfaced, and now we have just another reason to love him. We can't get enough of the CNN video above, which compiles every hilarious moment this ice-cream-lover indulged his sweet tooth. The rest of the internet can't seem to get over his obsession either, as the video has already garnered 4.5 million views and more than 20,000 shares in a few short days. Watch the video to witness his entertaining passion for ice cream for yourself.
Let These Queen Letizia Pictures Be a Reminder to Dust Off Your Trusty Trench Coat
Queen Letizia's outwear collection continued its reign as the best ever when the stylish Spanish royal stepped out for a UNICEF committee meeting on a chilly Fall day in Madrid on Dec. 16.
Letizia paired her favorite work look - gray monochrome trousers and Uterque pumps - with a simple trench coat that added just the right amount of sophistication for an important day with global leaders. Letizia kept her hair in a sleek and straight style, opting for a simple makeup look, featuring a touch of lip gloss, to tie it all together. See more pictures of the office ensemble you'll want to steal from this queen, then admire her best looks of the year.
1 of the Most Romantic Moments in Passengers Turned Out to Be the Most Awkward
Passengers, the new space romance starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, hits theaters this Friday! We've been getting plenty of real-life delights from the costars during their worldwide press tour, including (but not limited to) some words of praise from Chris and a harrowing round of playground insults. At a recent press junket, though, we also got something else: a hilarious behind-the-scenes story! Read as the two recount their hilarious "sexy" blooper below.
POPSUGAR: What was a moment during filming that was supposed to be sexy but turned out really awkward?
Jennifer Lawrence: Probably when we tried to kiss after our first date. We were in our space suits, and we didn't realize that our spacesuits wouldn't allow us to do that. So the director called action and we just like - CLUNK - ran into each other.
Chris Pratt: Like two rams on a mountain top.
JL: My mouth was wide open.
CP: Wide-open concussion mouth. It was like, "Well, we better figure this out."
Shush While We Try to Figure Out Which Celebrities Jennifer Lawrence Is Talking Trash About
Jennifer Lawrence might be your fantasy best friend, but in reality, even she has a few people she's not too fond of. The Passengers star stopped by Watch What Happens Live! on Monday night along with her real-life BFF Laura, who host Andy Cohen pumped for dirt about who J Law can't stand in Hollywood. Although Laura didn't reveal too much, she gamely gave up the nicknames Jennifer has for some people. "The Lady," "The Raging Lady," "Pickle," and "The Lady in Red," are apparently the big ones. "The Lady" could be somebody British? Maybe "The Lady in Red" is a reference to a woman with red hair? As far as "Pickle" goes, though, we're all out of ideas.
Sofia Vergara's 2016 Red Carpet Looks Have 1 Thing in Common
This year, Modern Family's Sofia Vergara hasn't graced us with her style on too many red carpets - after a busy 2015 that involved getting married to Joe Manganiello and receiving a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, we only expected her to take it easy in 2016. But it doesn't really matter, because the appearances she has made have left a lasting mark.
The Colombian actress known for embracing and flaunting her curves, once again decided to stick to what she knows, choosing her favorite silhouette over and over again, wearing form-fitting mermaid gowns to award shows and hugging midi dresses for parties and movie premieres. We're not complaining - Sofia knows what works and there's no reason for her to stray too far from it. Keep reading to check out her sexiest red carpet looks of 2016 so far.
La La Land: Is That Really Ryan Gosling Playing the Piano?!
La La Land is the most enchanting movie of the year, but besides the singing and dancing, one particular element will dazzle you: Ryan Gosling's piano skills. He plays a struggling jazz purist in the film, and there are some musical scenes that may cause you to wonder if it's really Gosling playing, or a body double. Shocking as it may be, it's definitely Gosling playing the whole time!
"In fact, there's not a single close-up shot of [the character] Sebastian's hands in the entire movie that's a piano double," director Damian Chazelle said, at a press event for the movie. "It's all Ryan." Even John Legend, who has a smaller part in the film, was impressed: "I was jealous, man," he said. "Watching him play, I was like, 'Wow, this guy is really good and he just learned this in the last few months.' It's pretty amazing."
How is one person this talented?
A Cure For Wellness: This Deranged Trailer Will Make Your Skin Crawl
Gore Verbinski, the director best known for the 1997 family comedy Mousehunt (kidding, he directed The Ring and three of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies), has a new movie coming out and it looks straight-up terrifying. In A Cure For Wellness, Dane DeHaan plays an executive sent to bring his company's CEO back from a "wellness" retreat in the isolated Swiss Alps. As you might have put together, the retreat isn't relaxing so much as it is a living nightmare. Mia Goth and Jason Isaacs also star in the thriller, which may give you flashbacks to Shutter Island - and not just because of DeHaan's uncanny resemblance to young Leonardo DiCaprio. Check out the full trailer above and the teaser below; the movie opens on Feb. 17.
21 Jewish Cookies That'll Make You the Most Popular Person in Your Family
From coconut macaroons to raspberry rugelach, there are so many Jewish cookie recipes worth baking this season. You're guaranteed to be the most popular family member in the house if you show up with any of these 21 festive cookies that are perfect for Hanukkah and beyond. Whether you're more of a traditionalist or are game to experiment with new flavors, you're sure to find a recipe you'll want to make year round.
Iskra Lawrence Opens Up About Her Past and Reminds Us That We Are the Only Ones in Control of Our Lives
When Iskra Lawrence was just 16 years old, her modeling agency dropped her for being too curvy; now, at 26 years old, when we hear her name we immediately think of body positivity and confidence. For Iskra and many other women, her journey to feeling this way was tough, and now she's opening up about how she got to this place in her life in the January/February cover feature of SELF magazine.
The British model has gathered over 2.9 million Instagram followers thanks to her authenticity and genuine ability to keep it real, all while radiating sexiness and humor. When she stripped down to her bra and underwear on a New York City subway to spread a message about vulnerability, it didn't matter that she wasn't wearing clothes because everyone was blown away by her message. Iskra tried every diet under the sun when she was younger, but eventually realized she wanted to embrace being different in the modeling industry, and that's when her message spread like wildfire.
"Once I convinced myself I could do this, I was able to convince them," she told SELF, referring to modeling agencies. "I saw it as a way to express myself and show that I'm more than a set of measurements." Iskra jokes about her "tiger stripe stretch marks" and "cellulite lightning bolts," but above all of that, she's changing the lives of so many women.
From her appreciation for McDonald's to her ability to control her own future, Iskra is telling all, and it's motivating us to bring on 2017 with confidence, humor, and an unwavering feeling of self-love. Keep reading to see everything Iskra had to say about her journey and the amazing ways she's transformed.
Addiction experts discuss solutions to opioid overdose crisis
B.C's opioid overdose epidemic is in desperate need of a solution. But it is complicated to tackle a seemingly intractable problem. The Current looks at a proposal to end the prohibition of heroin and the call for more government money to treat addiction.
Iskra Lawrence Opens Up About Her Past and Reminds Us That We Are the Only Ones in Control of Our Lives
When Iskra Lawrence was just 16 years old, her modeling agency dropped her for being too curvy; now, at 26 years old, when we hear her name we immediately think of body positivity and confidence. For Iskra and many other women, her journey to feeling this way was tough, and now she's opening up about how she got to this place in her life in the January/February cover feature of SELF magazine.
The British model has gathered over 2.9 million Instagram followers thanks to her authenticity and genuine ability to keep it real, all while radiating sexiness and humor. When she stripped down to her bra and underwear on a New York City subway to spread a message about vulnerability, it didn't matter that she wasn't wearing clothes because everyone was blown away by her message. Iskra tried every diet under the sun when she was younger, but eventually realized she wanted to embrace being different in the modeling industry, and that's when her message spread like wildfire.
"Once I convinced myself I could do this, I was able to convince them," she told SELF, referring to modeling agencies. "I saw it as a way to express myself and show that I'm more than a set of measurements." Iskra jokes about her "tiger stripe stretch marks" and "cellulite lightning bolts," but above all of that, she's changing the lives of so many women.
From her appreciation for McDonald's to her ability to control her own future, Iskra is telling all, and it's motivating us to bring on 2017 with confidence, humor, and an unwavering feeling of self-love. Keep reading to see everything Iskra had to say about her journey and the amazing ways she's transformed.
The Clothes on Scream Queens Are So Good, We'd Risk Everything to Raid a Chanel's Wardrobe
Immediately after one episode of Scream Queens, we're already craving more: more clever dialogue, more drama, and, of course, more of those fabulous costumes. The vibrant hues, furry jackets, and spectacular twists on hospital gear steal our hearts each week, and we look forward to Tuesday nights when the show finally returns.
But the truth is, we don't need to wait get that Chanel fashion fix. All we need is this gallery, which allows us to relive all the style from season two with a simple scroll. Pause your giggling to see what this too-cool crew has worn so far, then check out a few fashion lessons we've learned from the show.
Addiction experts discuss solutions to opioid overdose crisis
B.C's opioid overdose epidemic is in desperate need of a solution. But it is complicated to tackle a seemingly intractable problem. The Current looks at a proposal to end the prohibition of heroin and the call for more government money to treat addiction.
The Story of Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak May Be WAY Darker Than We Thought
For many Harry Potter fans, one of the most iconic parts of the entire series is the "Tale of the 3 Brothers," a supposed legend from The Tales of Beedle the Bard that has very real implications for Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The tale of Cadmus, Ignotus, and Antioch Peverell's quest to defy death turns out to be real, inspiring Lord Voldemort to seek out their famed possessions: three gifts from Death called the Deathly Hallows. Luckily for Harry, he already owns one (the invisibility cloak) as a distant descendant of the Peverell clan.
As intriguing as the story is, one Reddit user's dark theory about the Deathly Hallows adds another element of mystery to the Peverell legend.
The theory - which purports that perhaps the three brothers were necromancers summoning the dead - establishes the idea that the three hallows are bits of Death's own arsenal, intended to curse the men who strove to bridge the gap between life and death. The Elder Wand is a bit of Death itself, which can summon immediate death through the killing curse. The Resurrection Stone is part of the arch that holds the veil of Death. And the Cloak of Invisibility is a bit of the veil itself, the gateway through which the dead pass. Sound familiar?
Harry himself sees this archway of death with his own eyes, theorizes the Redditor, in the Department of Mysteries during Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He hears the whispers of the dead through the arch and witnesses his godfather Sirius pass from the side of the living over to the side of the dead. His possession of the invisibility cloak could explain why he is able to hear these whispers at all and why he is so intently drawn to the Veil of Death during his time in the Department of Mysteries. If he truly bridges the gap between life and death, it means that Harry isn't fully alive.
What do you think about this theory? Could Harry's ownership of the cloak mean that he bridges the gap between death and life? Let us know in the comments!
20 Sad Songs That Had Us Crying Through 2016
What better way to drown in the sorrows of 2016 than with a selection of truly sad songs? It's been a good year for music. Sia haunted us with her sorrowful, powerful tribute to Orlando, while Lady Gaga surely opened the flood gates with more than one track off her fifth studio album, Joanne. Oh, and don't worry, that's really just the tip of the sad iceberg. Keep reading for all the artists who made us misty this year, from Rihanna to Frank Ocean to Kanye West.
Pentatonix Take Us to Church With Their Christmas Cover of "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
Pentatonix is pulling out all the stops this holiday season. Aside from hosting their very own Christmas special, the a cappella group has been dropping some pretty catchy covers from their album, A Pentatonix Christmas, and their latest video will definitely get your toe tapping. In true Petatonix form, the video starts out with some side-by-side images of the group as Kevin Olusola puts down a sick beat. As the tempo picks up though, the group proceeds to take us to church (literally) with a full choir. One thing is for sure: their Christmas covers always seem to fill our hearts with so much cheer.
Finally - What to Wear to That Winter Wedding
Dressing for a wedding is already a high-stakes outfit situation. You want to look great, but don't want to upstage the bride. And, of course, you have to be careful to steer clear of white, ecru, cream, etc. So, you really don't need anything making the dress code any more complicated. We hear you. Inside, we're taking the work out of dolling up - because shouldn't getting glam and celebrating your friends and family be fun? Stop stressing about your dress and shop 40+ options ahead, all totally appropriate for any Winter wedding.
You Won't Have to Look at Shay Mitchell's Swimsuit Long to Notice This Detail
Once the temperature dips below a certain degree, we get the urge to travel - preferably to a warm, sunny location, where we can rock a swimsuit instead of a puffed-up parka. Shay Mitchell is likely feeling the same, as the star 'grammed a throwback pic of herself in a Positino, Italy, shower, showing off white shades and a stylish green one-piece. The photo made us feel a tad emotional - oh, how we miss those beach-ready days! - but we still "oohed" and "ahhed" over Shay's sexy swimwear, which included fun cutout details on the back and side.
Yet while the weather (especially on the East Coast) isn't exactly appropriate for this type of get-up, the color choice couldn't be more perfect. With the holidays coming up, green pieces are a definite must, and Shay's little snap is a great reminder to start scooping 'em up. Scroll through to see Shay's suit once more, then shop something inspired by it - both for vacation and not - ahead.
10 Stylish Photos of Kate Middleton and Her Mom That Will Have You Seeing Double
Gigi Hadid and Yolanda Foster. Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn. Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford. Our list of look-alike mother-daughter style duos feels pretty endless. But one thing it's missing? The royal touch.
Enter Carole Middleton, Duchess Kate's mom, from, well, right behind her. The 61-year-old stunner, who's a flight-attendant-turned-businesswoman, has a sophisticated fashion sense and is perfectly capable of pulling off a matching coat and fascinator. In fact, we're pretty sure Kate got her elegant look straight from her mama, and their 10 #twinning moments below are proof!
Read on to find all the outfits Kate and Carole have given their signature Middleton spin, and just try and tell us you're not seeing double!
8 Surprising Facts About Princess Sofia
Princess Sofia, 32, may be on your radar because she's Prince Carl Philip of Sweden's wife, but how much do you really know about the Swedish-born royal? Sofia and Carl tied the knot in June 2015, and welcomed their first child, Prince Alexander, in April 2016, but did you know that she used to be a model, or that she starred in a reality TV show? Keep reading and get to know Sofia and her surprising past.
13 Books to Read If You Love Stranger Things
If you haven't watched Netflix's hit series Stranger Things yet, you must be living in the Upside Down. The breakout hit (which has garnered two Golden Globe nominations, three SAG nominations, and even a Grammy nom) follows a young group of friends as they try to rescue one of their own from a parallel dimension. Unfortunately, the second season doesn't premiere until later in 2017, so many of us are going through withdrawals. In addition to listening to the soundtrack and watching these similar films, you can read the books listed ahead. They include your favorite parts of Stranger Things, whether it be the parallel dimension, nostalgic setting, or the camaraderie of young friendship.
29 Pictures That Prove Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps Will Stand the Test of Time
Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps have a friendship that has spanned nearly 20 years - which is like a century in Hollywood years. The two met while starring on Dawson's Creek together in the early 2000s and have cultivated an inspiring, supportive, and long-lasting bond. Busy is the godmother of Michelle's daughter, Matilda, from her marriage to Heath Ledger, and most recently she was accompanied by her BFF at a screening for her new film Manchester by the Sea. Michelle told reporters of Busy, "I'm so in love with her. She's proof that the love of your life does not have to be a man! That's the love of my life right there." Awww! Prepare to smile (and feel nostalgic) as you look back on photos of their friendship.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Visit Sick Kids Dressed Up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are getting in the Christmas spirit by spreading holiday cheer. On Monday, the couple - who will be celebrating one year together in January - visited the Children's Hospital Los Angeles dressed up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus for a day of fun with the patients. The duo posed for a handful of sweet photos with kids, and Katy and Orlando even sang a few Christmas songs. One of the patient's parents shared a photo from the visit on Instagram, writing, "Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom came and sang us Christmas carols. It was so beautiful. I'm so very thankful and we got news we get to go home tomorrow." Their heartwarming visit comes less than a month after Katy was honored with the Audrey Hepburn humanitarian award for her work as UNICEF's goodwill ambassador, an award that Orlando received last year.
I'm Crying Laughing at This Messed-Up Trailer For The Mummy
To be perfectly honest, I'm excited about The Mummy reboot, but even if I wasn't, this trailer is hilarious. Earlier this month, Universal Pictures released the official trailer, but the IMAX account accidentally uploaded the wrong cut - one without half the sound. While they deleted it almost immediately, some hero saved it and posted it and posted it again. The slow grunts of Tom Cruise bouncing around a flailing aircraft make my heart sing. Annabelle Wallis's mouse-like squeak as she's ejected from the plane means today is going to be a good day. This whole thing is a gift.
25 GIFs That Accurately Express Our Feelings About 2016
Because this year was a steaming pile of sh*t and sometimes there are literally no words. We're here to help you get it all out with these GIFs that are way too accurate. Cheers to 2017!
- Additional GIF reporting by Brittney Stephens
This Beautiful Spanish Lottery Christmas Ad Will Leave You in Tears
The Spanish Lottery brought holiday cheer into our lives with its enchanting Christmas ad back in Dec. 2015, and even a year later we can barely contain all of the feelings. There are no spoken words in the three-minute-long animated short, but even though the main character, Justino, who works in a mannequin factory doesn't say a word, you know something beautiful is happening thanks to the Pixar-worthy animation and powerful music composed by Ludovico Einaudi. Grab a box of tissues and watch Justino receive the gift of a lifetime above, then get inspired to treat someone special in your life.
Rare GIF of a Dying Star Will Make You Rethink Your Existence
The Hubble Telescope recently celebrated its 26th birthday, and in those years it has given us an incredible look at the vast world we live in. Case in point: a rare peek at a dying star.
From 2002 to 2006, Hubble captured close-up images of an enormous star named V838 Moncerotis, which sits 20,000 light-years away from Earth. Back then, the star emitted a powerful flash of light that illuminated the dust and gas that surrounded it.
"Hubble's exceptionally sharp focus of V838 Mon offered a ring-side seat at the slow death of the star and excited astrophysicists with the chance to study the physics of the light, matter and microscopic dust of the interstellar medium," writes The Conversation, which offers more details about the life of the star and the cause of that light flash.
Below you can see a time-lapse video of the photos taken by the Hubble. Looks fake, doesn't it?
25 Great Fitness Gifts, and They're All Under $25!
If you have a fit friend with a special day coming up, we're here to help you score the perfect gift - without breaking the bank. We've rounded up 25 gifts, with selections for the runner, yogi, cyclist, and overall fitness freak. Your wallet will appreciate that all these finds are under $25.
25 Great Fitness Gifts, and They're All Under $25!
If you have a fit friend with a special day coming up, we're here to help you score the perfect gift - without breaking the bank. We've rounded up 25 gifts, with selections for the runner, yogi, cyclist, and overall fitness freak. Your wallet will appreciate that all these finds are under $25.
25 DIY Holiday Gifts That Won't Break the Bank, but Sure Look Like They Did
Whether your family has a rule to only gift each other with things that were homemade or you love to be thrifty (or maybe are just a little broke), these DIY presents will be lifesavers.
The 25 projects ahead are so easy to make - only beginner stuff here, we promise - and once they're completed, they'll look store-bought. Actually, you might as well start getting ready to assure and reassure everyone that in fact you built these presents with your own two hands because they won't believe you. Keep reading and get ready to start crafting - or head to our list of more than 100 gifts to satisfy everyone on your list, you know, if that's more your thing.
mardi 20 décembre 2016
We've Got Something Awesome For Every Runner on Your Gift List (Stocking Stuffers Included)
Perhaps you've got a lot of runners in your life . . . or there's just one special one . . . or perhaps you're a runner yourself and forwarding this to everyone you know in hopes of obtaining every item on this list (we're not judging, we're probably doing the same thing, honestly). Whatever it is, you've definitely come to the right place.
Because look, there's the new Nike Apple watch on here (and that kickass new Garmin Forerunner . . . and the new Mizuno Wave Rider 20s), but there's also a ton of inexpensive stocking-stuffer-status gifts that runners will totally love (their muscles will love it, too), so there's truly something for every runner on your gifting list. Now does anyone want to get us that 13.1 necklace? Anybody? Bueller?
We've Got Something Awesome For Every Runner on Your Gift List (Stocking Stuffers Included)
Perhaps you've got a lot of runners in your life . . . or there's just one special one . . . or perhaps you're a runner yourself and forwarding this to everyone you know in hopes of obtaining every item on this list (we're not judging, we're probably doing the same thing, honestly). Whatever it is, you've definitely come to the right place.
Because look, there's the new Nike Apple watch on here (and that kickass new Garmin Forerunner . . . and the new Mizuno Wave Rider 20s), but there's also a ton of inexpensive stocking-stuffer-status gifts that runners will totally love (their muscles will love it, too), so there's truly something for every runner on your gifting list. Now does anyone want to get us that 13.1 necklace? Anybody? Bueller?
25+ Tech Products From Urban Outfitters Perfect For Secret Santa
Looking for a cute iPhone case? Or maybe a sleek-looking charger? Look no further than Urban Outfitters to find cute and useful tech products for anyone on your list. Plenty of these are affordable, and best of all, each item is something anyone will find extremely handy to have in their house. Look ahead to get inspired by what's available at the store and then shop away!
Every Sexy Photo of Selena Gomez We Could Get Our Hands On - You're Welcome
In the past, Selena Gomez hasn't shied away from showing off some skin, no matter where she was - the beach, the red carpet, the cover of a magazine, out and about with friends, her Instagram. The singer and actress, who is back in the studio after a brief break, can easily warm up a whole house with her sexy poses and flirty smiles, which is why the 64 photos ahead are about to bring on a heat wave of epic proportions. Turn on your AC and scroll through.
If You're Looking For Luck in 2017, Pay Attention to Your Underwear Color
As 2016 comes to a close, the general consensus is that it wasn't quite the greatest year ever. Violence, politics, celebrity breakups - in short, the world is due for some luck, that's for freakin' sure. So please don't blame us if, momentarily, we buy in to some superstition, paying attention to the teeniest, and often overlooked, detail in our New Year's Eve outfit: underwear color.
Legend has it that what you've got on when the ball drops sets the tone for the next 365 days. Want to bring in more dough? Yellow's your go-to. Tired of Tinder? Wear red for love. Keep reading for all six shades of underwear that just might make 2017 pretty lucky. At the very least it doesn't hurt to try!
8 Multiuse Beauty Balms That Save the Day Every Time
If you buy one product this Winter, make it an all-purpose beauty balm. Here's why: you can seriously use these multifunctional, high-end versions of Vaseline (because let's call a spade a spade here, people) anywhere. Massage them onto your face as a makeup remover (and then take it off with a muslin cloth if you want to get fancy), dab it wherever you need more moisture (from your forehead to your feet), rub it on cuticles as a salve, use it to tame your brows, give your cheekbones a glossy sheen, cure chapped lips, mend split ends, and more. Plus, once temperatures drop, you'll be happy to have something seriously hydrating on hand. To make the shopping experience easier, we rounded up some of our favorite all-purpose balms on the market.
Gordon Ramsay's Scotch Egg Recipe Has a Secret Ingredient You'd Never Guess
Gordon Ramsay shared his recipe for Scotch eggs "with a twist," and it's one you'll want to bookmark for later. Traditionally, a Scotch egg - like the Scotch egg from My Name Is Yeh, pictured above, is a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage and deep-fried with a crunchy breadcrumb exterior. Gordon's take on the recipe does involve traditional ingredients like panko breadcrumbs and ground sausage, but there is one surprising ingredient you wouldn't expect: black pudding. If you're unfamiliar with black pudding, it's a type of blood sausage that's common in parts of Europe. And Gordon adds a generous amount to his sausage mixture to "make mine a little bit spicier" - hence the "twist" in his Scotch egg.
"I'm going to crumble in black pudding. That helps to season the Scotch eggs inside," Gordon says in the video above. Watching the step-by-step tutorial from Gordon will convince you that making this seemingly complicated egg dish is a lot easier than it looks. As the video's caption suggests, "Organization is the key with Scotch eggs; a little care makes it all worth it." In addition to the black pudding, Gordon adds one more uncommon ingredient that makes a difference in flavor: apple. He adds a handful of grated green apple "just to make it a little bit sweeter and a lot easier for the kids to eat." Get Gordon's full instructions in his YouTube video above, and impress your friends and family with this elevated British dish.
15 Incredible Beauty Products That Have Earned Their Ulta Beauty 5-Star Ratings
One of our favorite things to do in our spare time is dig through online reviews of beauty products. They are highly opinionated, sometimes a little aggressive, and absolutely, brutally honest. And that's an amazing thing: when you're blindly shopping for hair products, makeup, or skin care without the ability to test it out, you need to know if it'll live up to your expectations.
This is exactly why we combed through the bestsellers on Ulta Beauty's website to find the very best, must-buy items. The store carries a mix of prestige and mass formulas, bringing in the perfect blend of drugstore junkies and designer-obsessed fans (who you can totally trust with an important purchase). Read on to see 15 products with flawless five-star ratings.
21 of the Most Perfect Tech Gifts For Him, All Under $50
Even the man who enjoys the simplest things in life can be a hard person to shop for, and when you've got a whole to-do list of gifts to buy, it's hard to make the final decision on what to get. Thankfully, we've got you covered! Behold, 21 perfect tech gifts, all made just for him and your budgeting needs. Get that credit card ready as you look through some of our ideas!
5 Healthy Reasons to Have a Glass of Wine Tonight
It seems like no one can get enough of red wine, scientists included; every day there seems to be another study touting the amazing benefits of the plum-colored beverage. Lucky for us, the proof is in the long-stemmed glass (just one, since drinking more may be detrimental to your health). Here are five reasons unwinding with a glass of red after a long day should be on your list of to-dos - one reason for every workday!
- It's good for your heart: Antioxidants in red wine called flavonoids have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) levels and increasing the production of good cholesterol. According to researchers at the University of California, Davis, certain varietals have more concentrations of flavonoids than others. Of the most common red varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon has the most flavonoids, followed closely by Petite Sirah and Pinot Noir, then Merlot and Red Zinfandel.
- It can lower depression: While heavy drinking has been linked to mental health problems, drinking a glass of red wine a day may do the opposite. A recent study found that moderate drinkers (those who drank two to seven small glasses of wine a week) were less likely to suffer from depression than those who drank more or less.
- It can help your gut: That morning bowl of Greek yogurt isn't the only thing that's helping your gut. A study found that drinking red wine increases the amount of good bacteria levels in your digestive tract.
- It may help you lose fat: New research is studying the effects of piceatannol, a compound found in red wine that is converted from the antioxidant resveratrol, has on fat. A recent lab study found that piceatannol blocks fat cells from forming, and more studies are looking at how the compound can help us slim down.
- It can improve memory: Polyphenols, also found in tea, nuts, berries, and cocoa, can improve your memory and may also decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
5 Healthy Reasons to Have a Glass of Wine Tonight
It seems like no one can get enough of red wine, scientists included; every day there seems to be another study touting the amazing benefits of the plum-colored beverage. Lucky for us, the proof is in the long-stemmed glass (just one, since drinking more may be detrimental to your health). Here are five reasons unwinding with a glass of red after a long day should be on your list of to-dos - one reason for every workday!
- It's good for your heart: Antioxidants in red wine called flavonoids have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) levels and increasing the production of good cholesterol. According to researchers at the University of California, Davis, certain varietals have more concentrations of flavonoids than others. Of the most common red varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon has the most flavonoids, followed closely by Petite Sirah and Pinot Noir, then Merlot and Red Zinfandel.
- It can lower depression: While heavy drinking has been linked to mental health problems, drinking a glass of red wine a day may do the opposite. A recent study found that moderate drinkers (those who drank two to seven small glasses of wine a week) were less likely to suffer from depression than those who drank more or less.
- It can help your gut: That morning bowl of Greek yogurt isn't the only thing that's helping your gut. A study found that drinking red wine increases the amount of good bacteria levels in your digestive tract.
- It may help you lose fat: New research is studying the effects of piceatannol, a compound found in red wine that is converted from the antioxidant resveratrol, has on fat. A recent lab study found that piceatannol blocks fat cells from forming, and more studies are looking at how the compound can help us slim down.
- It can improve memory: Polyphenols, also found in tea, nuts, berries, and cocoa, can improve your memory and may also decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
How the No-Makeup Movement Slayed 2016
This year was the year many women decided to ditch the contour in favor of some bare-faced beauty.
17 Empowering Songs to Help You Crush Your Fitness Goals in 2017
Sometimes all you need is a fresh playlist to motivate your workouts. And if you're setting health and fitness goals for 2017, chances are you're looking for an empowering set of songs to crank up at the gym and help you reach them.
With that in mind, we've compiled a list of tunes - old and new - that are guaranteed to pump you full of girl power right when you need it. Whether you're sweating through cardio or toning up with Pilates, keep reading to see the music you'll want to have playing in the background, or skip ahead to the end for a handy Spotify playlist before you check out our picks for the songs that defined 2016.
We Will Soon Know Exactly What Zac Efron Smells Like
Zac Efron, if you're reading this, we just want to know where you spritz cologne. It may not be appropriate request (for the record, we ask women the same question all of the time). But it's just more fun to envision you misting yourself (and your six-pack) in a halo of musk.
When we learned the news that you'd be the new face of Hugo Boss Fragrances, we were pretty jazzed. In the press release, you are described as "the ultimate embodiment of millennial masculinity." Kudos to the Coty copywriting team for that one!
While details about the 2017 campaign are still being kept a secret, you can watch a behind-the-scenes tease at Cosmo.com.
How to Look Like a Boss at Your Office Holiday Party
Getting dressed up for a holiday gathering at your best girlfriend's house is one thing, but the office? That might throw you for a loop. If your co-workers are celebrating right at 5 p.m., you'll need to wear something you don't mind sitting in all day long. And then there are the obvious questions you might ask yourself when you peer in the mirror: is my hemline too short? Is this blouse too sparkly, too New Year's Eve? Should I be wearing tights with this?
If you can't construct the perfect outfit with what's already in your closet at home, fear not - we've got 31 different solutions. The looks below straddle the line between sophisticated and glamorous, and you'll feel perfectly comfortable enjoying a cocktail in them. In fact, they might even make you feel like a boss, and that's as good a gift as any this time of year. Read on for all the inspiration you need, then get to shopping.
Mom's Rant About a Themed Week at Her Kids' School Is the Laugh You Need Today
"I don't understand what is going on," says Melissa Radke, a mom of two, as she begins a hysterical rant about a themed week at her kids' school. In the video, she flashes a sheet of paper about "Red Ribbon Week," which outlines what children should wear to school each day of the special week. The week's goal "is to encourage children of all ages to be drug-free throughout their lives," but Radke says, "That is a lie. That is not the goal - the goal is to drive moms crazy with different outfits every day."
The hilarious mom continues, walking us through each day of the week, outlining why she feels that this outfit plan isn't necessarily an effective way to teach our kids to be drug-free while simultaneously relating to every parent of a child in public school. "'Thursday: don't let drugs find you - wear camo.' The problem is that people who wear camo are not invisible. They're not. So I feel perhaps that drugs could still find you because it doesn't make you an invisible person."
Her quick-witted rant is just the laugh we needed today - watch it in full above.
1 Way to Hit Your Weight-Loss Resolution Every Month
The weight-loss goal is easily the most popular New Year's resolution of all time. Gyms flood in January, and markets are cleared out of their healthy staples like kale and quinoa. Then sometime around early February, no one remembers what a New Year's resolution even is, let alone what they're doing for their weight-loss goals.
The best way to approach this? Make yourself a strategy. Use one of these tips for each month of the year and fill out your calendar for 2017 with what you plan to do, January through December. These weight-loss tips have been proven to be effective - and they're impossibly simple to implement.
One month you'll be drinking more water, and the next trying new veggie recipes - but the common theme throughout the year is that you'll be hitting your weight-loss goals. Try these 12 tips in 2017 to have your most successful year yet . . . and don't forget about that gym membership you paid all that money for!
- Join a gym (or a boutique studio that you love): One of the first steps to moving more is committing yourself to a routine. Whether this is your local gym, or a yoga studio near your office, make it convenient. You won't go if it's too far away or has crazy hours that don't work with your schedule. Also, ensure that you love the style of exercise if it's a studio - you also won't go if you hate the workout!
- Get a tracker: Like a Fitbit or an Apple Watch, specifically! These trackers serve as constant reminders that you need to move more. You'll get little vibrations and notifications telling you to stand and move - some even tell you to run! Like tying a string around your finger to remind you of a task, these trackers go with you everywhere to remind you to make healthier choices.
- Try a new workout: Mixing it up is often the key to success - especially if you've hit a plateau. Challenge your body in new ways by trying a workout you've never done before. One month, pick this new activity you're interested in, and stick it out for the whole four weeks. Do it regularly, even if it's a challenge. Not only will you learn a new skill and mix things up for your body, but you'll feel stronger and more empowered, too.
- Try four new veggie recipes: Adding more vegetables to your diet is essential to weight loss. Find the ones you actually love, and your favorite way to prepare them so you can fall back on your own staple healthy recipe all year long. Not a fan of brussels sprouts? Try a zucchini recipe. Keep going until you find what you love.
- Add a vegetable to every meal: We spoke with one woman who told us this was one of the keys to her success - and she lost over 100 pounds! Adding something green to each meal (yes, even breakfast!) will help you get the nutrients you need all day long and create better, long-lasting, healthy habits.
- Cut out sugar for one week: Longer if you can! If you find that you're totally addicted to sugar, that can be a major obstacle in your weight-loss journey. Set aside a week to eliminate processed and added sugars - natural sugar is OK! If you can keep going, aim for three weeks; that's how long it'll take you to really break a habit.
- Learn how to count macros . . . and track them for one week to start: Macros are the fats, protein, and carbohydrates in your diet - and the way you balance them can help you lose weight. Start with recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to get a better idea of what your food can look like with macro counting.
- Drink a glass of water before every meal: Did you know that our brains often confuse thirst for hunger? Drinking more water - especially before meals - can help control appetite and help you lose weight.
- Get eight hours of sleep every night: Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak listed sleep as a massive component to weight-loss success. You'll have more energy for your workouts and more alertness to make better dietary choices.
- Eat more (healthy) breakfasts: Make it your goal to always eat a healthy breakfast, but one month this year, learn a new breakfast recipe, and make it at least twice a week. Breakfast can kickstart your metabolism, curb a sweet tooth, and control appetite - all leading to weight loss!
- Practice mindful eating: Slow down, pause, put your fork down between bites. If overeating or eating too quickly has been a challenge for you, this is an essential practice to take up. Choose a month to practice your mindful eating with every single meal. You might be able to stop food cravings for good!
- Focus on digestion: Take one month to focus on digestion-friendly foods (lots of fiber!), probiotics, and even a digestion-aiding practice like acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicine. By keeping things regular, you'll feel better, lighter, and slimmer.
How to Get Yourself to Eat When You Emotionally Don't Feel Like It
People tend to forget or neglect eating when going through emotional strain. Our friends at YourTango share their story on how to stay away from going on the "Divorce Diet".
I know I'm not your mother, but you HAVE to eat.
Even though my ex-husband and I knew divorcing was the best answer for resolving our issues, actually going through and getting over it was one of the most difficult experiences I have had. The transition was so painful I sometimes wondered if I would ever be happy again. Was I losing my mind?
My misery was so profound that I plunged into the depths of depression and anxiety. I had difficulty sleeping, making decisions, and eating. I had so much trouble eating that I took that urban legend, the divorce diet, to the extreme - I became anorexic.
When I look back at that time in my life, I feel tremendous compassion for the woman I was then.
She felt so lost, afraid, and out of control of her circumstances that I understand why she chose not to eat. It seemed like an appropriate choice.
There was the constant nausea.
There was the fear of gaining weight (and thereby becoming even more unlovable than she already felt).
There was the fear of spending money on food when there were so many other expenses breathing down her neck.
And then there was the sense of control that came with choosing not to eat.
From my vantage point today, I realize that choosing not to eat, or at times simply forgetting to eat, made getting through my divorce far more difficult than it needed to be.
Food has a direct impact on our ability to think. By starving my body, I was also starving my mind. Not eating exacerbated my difficulty making good decisions and added to the stress and anxiety I experienced every single day.
It's a vicious cycle that many people who divorce get trapped in. The depression, stress, and anxiety of divorce are typical appetite killers, and yet, the divorce diet only increases the negative impact of those emotional states.
The good news is that I eventually broke the cycle, and you can too, by following these 3 simple tips:
1. Ignore your instincts about eating.
You've probably lost your appetite somewhere along your journey through divorce. It's time to start using some logic.
Choose to eat something at regular intervals throughout the day instead of relying on whether you're feeling hungry. Consider setting daily alarms to remind yourself to eat.
2. Make eating easy for yourself.
Have simple foods like nuts, fruit, protein/nutrition bars, cans of soup, and frozen meals on hand so that finding something to eat is a non-issue.
Eating out is another option to keep mealtimes simple.
3. Use meals to build - and even rebuild - social connections.
The pain of divorce is terribly isolating and the loneliness is profound. Grabbing a bite is an easy excuse to get together with friends and family so you can connect with them.
The connections over meals can have a soothing effect well beyond that offered by the food you consume.
These steps work.
They're the exact steps I followed to break out of my extreme version of the divorce diet. They'll work for you, too.
It took me a while to get all three steps down, and I was far from perfect as I implemented them.
I started with ignoring my instincts about eating and just ate whenever the clock hit certain times. I ate whatever was easy (a bag of chips, a cookie, a protein bar, a banana) without much regard to nutritional value.
After I got used to eating again, I realized that although I felt better, I still felt like crap. I was eating too much junk food and not enough real food. That's when I started making sure I had simple, healthier food available.
Planning my meals made a HUGE difference.
Eating helped my ability to deal with my divorce. My thoughts were clearer, and with improved clarity, I realized that building connections with my family and friends over mealtimes was a great way to get out of the house. I learned how to think about other things and not hyper-focus my problems. Learning how to refocus helped me move on with my life.
Divorce is a difficult life transition, but you can ease your way through.
Just remember to eat.
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1 Way to Hit Your Weight-Loss Resolution Every Month
The weight-loss goal is easily the most popular New Year's resolution of all time. Gyms flood in January, and markets are cleared out of their healthy staples like kale and quinoa. Then sometime around early February, no one remembers what a New Year's resolution even is, let alone what they're doing for their weight-loss goals.
The best way to approach this? Make yourself a strategy. Use one of these tips for each month of the year and fill out your calendar for 2017 with what you plan to do, January through December. These weight-loss tips have been proven to be effective - and they're impossibly simple to implement.
One month you'll be drinking more water, and the next trying new veggie recipes - but the common theme throughout the year is that you'll be hitting your weight-loss goals. Try these 12 tips in 2017 to have your most successful year yet . . . and don't forget about that gym membership you paid all that money for!
- Join a gym (or a boutique studio that you love): One of the first steps to moving more is committing yourself to a routine. Whether this is your local gym, or a yoga studio near your office, make it convenient. You won't go if it's too far away or has crazy hours that don't work with your schedule. Also, ensure that you love the style of exercise if it's a studio - you also won't go if you hate the workout!
- Get a tracker: Like a Fitbit or an Apple Watch, specifically! These trackers serve as constant reminders that you need to move more. You'll get little vibrations and notifications telling you to stand and move - some even tell you to run! Like tying a string around your finger to remind you of a task, these trackers go with you everywhere to remind you to make healthier choices.
- Try a new workout: Mixing it up is often the key to success - especially if you've hit a plateau. Challenge your body in new ways by trying a workout you've never done before. One month, pick this new activity you're interested in, and stick it out for the whole four weeks. Do it regularly, even if it's a challenge. Not only will you learn a new skill and mix things up for your body, but you'll feel stronger and more empowered, too.
- Try four new veggie recipes: Adding more vegetables to your diet is essential to weight loss. Find the ones you actually love, and your favorite way to prepare them so you can fall back on your own staple healthy recipe all year long. Not a fan of brussels sprouts? Try a zucchini recipe. Keep going until you find what you love.
- Add a vegetable to every meal: We spoke with one woman who told us this was one of the keys to her success - and she lost over 100 pounds! Adding something green to each meal (yes, even breakfast!) will help you get the nutrients you need all day long and create better, long-lasting, healthy habits.
- Cut out sugar for one week: Longer if you can! If you find that you're totally addicted to sugar, that can be a major obstacle in your weight-loss journey. Set aside a week to eliminate processed and added sugars - natural sugar is OK! If you can keep going, aim for three weeks; that's how long it'll take you to really break a habit.
- Learn how to count macros . . . and track them for one week to start: Macros are the fats, protein, and carbohydrates in your diet - and the way you balance them can help you lose weight. Start with recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to get a better idea of what your food can look like with macro counting.
- Drink a glass of water before every meal: Did you know that our brains often confuse thirst for hunger? Drinking more water - especially before meals - can help control appetite and help you lose weight.
- Get eight hours of sleep every night: Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak listed sleep as a massive component to weight-loss success. You'll have more energy for your workouts and more alertness to make better dietary choices.
- Eat more (healthy) breakfasts: Make it your goal to always eat a healthy breakfast, but one month this year, learn a new breakfast recipe, and make it at least twice a week. Breakfast can kickstart your metabolism, curb a sweet tooth, and control appetite - all leading to weight loss!
- Practice mindful eating: Slow down, pause, put your fork down between bites. If overeating or eating too quickly has been a challenge for you, this is an essential practice to take up. Choose a month to practice your mindful eating with every single meal. You might be able to stop food cravings for good!
- Focus on digestion: Take one month to focus on digestion-friendly foods (lots of fiber!), probiotics, and even a digestion-aiding practice like acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicine. By keeping things regular, you'll feel better, lighter, and slimmer.
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