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.
mardi 31 janvier 2017
This Instagrammer's Next-Level Mirror Selfies Are Beyond Creative
It's easy to make fun of mirror selfies (especially those of the iPad variety), but the Instagram account MirrorsMe will make you want to start taking your own. Using wildly imaginative doodles, artist Helene Meldahl transforms mundane bathroom snaps into wild adventures. From undersea exploration to intergalactic space travel, her mirror drawings are legitimate works of art.
While MirrorsMe is by no means new, a recent compilation of her work on Reddit grabbed our attention and totally changed our minds about snapping bathroom selfies. Check out some of her jaw-dropping snaps here, and you might just grab some Magic Markers before your next bathroom break.
Sorry, but If You Relate to These 15 Things, You're Officially Old
It's pretty hard to escape any form of nostalgia these days, but it holds even more significance when you think about it terms of specific facts. For some people on Yik Yak, a popular social sharing app, feeling old meant realizing that Lizzie McGuire now has a kid or remembering your CD player struggles. Keep reading to see how much life has changed since you were a kid and then get updated on the proper tech etiquette these days.
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The Food at Tokyo Disney Resort Will Melt Your Heart
If you're fortunate enough to get to take a trip to Japan, visiting Tokyo Disney Resort has to be a stop on your list. Not only will you have a blast on the rides, but the food options will make you cry with their cuteness. If you need further convincing, we've rounded up the best, most unique picks from both the Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea theme parks.
Read on to see the irresistible snacks.
40+ Marvelous Make-Ahead Super Bowl Recipes
gWhether you're hosting or attending to a potluck Super Bowl party this year, having a make-ahead recipe or two up your sleeve is a must. Sure, it might not be the big game without some of the day-of treats, like baked spinach-artichoke dip or buffalo chicken wings, but it makes all the difference if most of the menu can be ready to go when the game starts. (That is, unless you aren't parcticularly into the game and enjoy hiding away in the kitchen for much of it.) These 42 recipes fit the bill; many can be made ahead in their entirety and served at room temperature, while others need only a finishing touch or to be reheated at party time. Nearly all are delightfully decadent.
This Dad Recounts What Happened When Police Were Called After His Daughter's Public Meltdown
When 8-year-old Cerys Lily spotted a Finding Dory lunch box while out shopping with her dad, she immediately fell in love with the back-to-school product. However, her dad, Robert Davies, learned that the display wasn't going on sale until the following day and he was unable to purchase the lunch box for his daughter just yet. Cerys Lily, who has autism, became visibly upset at the news and her disappointment quickly escalated into a public meltdown.
Robert had to physically carry his aggressive daughter to the car and shared on Facebook what happened after he managed to drive the distraught little girl home. Twenty minutes after arriving at his South Wales home, the police showed up because Robert had been reported for putting a child in a car against her will. Once he explained the situation, the officers were satisfied and even cheered Cerys Lily up by playing with their lights and sirens.
Robert thought that was the end of things and was completely surprised when Steven Bowen and Leigh Francis showed up at his door again the following morning - this time with the Finding Dory lunch box in hand. "I was a bit overwhelmed when they come so didn't get to thank them properly," Robert wrote. "There really are some good people out there!"
Here's the Printable Oscars Ballot You Need For This Year's Show
Since the Oscar nominations came out, we started the clock on the countdown to the big show. For this year's starry event, we have a special accessory you need for the night: a printable ballot. Start making your picks now (here are our predictions), and maybe print out a few for your friends!
9 Songs You Didn't Know Were Written by Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake is well known for his own hits over the years, from his solo debut "Like I Love You" right on up to recent smashes like "Mirrors" and "Can't Stop the Feeling." What most people don't remember, though, is that Justin has also used his writing talents to create songs for other huge artists, including Rihanna, Beyoncé, and even Duran Duran. Keep reading for the tunesyou didn't know came from Justin Timberlake, then check out the hits you had no idea were written by Sia.
31 Stars Who Will Make You Feel Great About Turning 40 This Year
If you're one of the many people turning the big 4-0 this year, you're not alone. This Is Us costars Milo Ventimiglia and Justin Hartley are both hitting the big milestone this year, as are musicians Kanye West, Chris Martin, and John Mayer. In addition to sharing the same birthday, John Cena and Kal Penn are also turning 40 along with Tom Brady, Jessica Chastain, and Liv Tyler. If we didn't know any better, we'd say these stars have found the fountain of youth.
11 Snacks You've Got to Pick Up From Costco
The endless rows at the Costco Warehouse can lead to spontaneous purchases, especially in the snack department. If you want to know what's good, what's really good (other than the brands you probably already know and love), then take a look. Here are some of my absolute favorites, chips and dried mango included.
11 Times Anastasia Beverly Hills Collaborator Nicole Guerriero Wowed Us on YouTube
Nicole Guerriero officially announced her upcoming collaboration with Anastasia Beverly Hills with one telling Instagram post on Dec. 9.
"I can't wait for you guys to see the goods," the megatalented Latina beauty influencer with nearly two million followers on the platform captioned a behind-the-scenes snap - complete with pretty white balloons and splashes of pink and champagne hues - while on set with the brand.
While we're itching to see those "goods," now feels like the perfect time to take a look back at Nicole's best videos on YouTube, where her channel is still rapidly growing with close to three million subscribers, and one thing is always clear: she has a genuine love for all things beauty. From awe-inspiring makeup tutorials to quick how-tos, keep scrolling to rewatch (and learn from) Nicole's 2016 hits.
The Moving Story Behind This Lunchroom Photo Will Bring You to Tears
Leah Paske hasn't been in the "scary and hard" middle school grades for years, and understandably has forgotten most things about her experience aside from the one time she cried after a boy called her a name on the bus. But now that her son who has autism just started sixth grade, Paske has been feeling a bit of anxiety about middle school all over again.
"Sometimes I'm grateful for his autism," Paske admitted in a post to Facebook. "That may sound like a terrible thing to say, but in some ways I think, I hope, it shields him. He doesn't seem to notice when people stare at him when he flaps his hands. He doesn't seem to notice that he doesn't get invited to birthday parties anymore. And he doesn't seem to mind if he eats lunch alone."
Paske feels worried for her son, and consistently asks him if anything about his day at school made him sad or if he ate lunch with someone. This week, however, she got her answer to the latter question not from her son, but through a heartwarming photo of him eating lunch with a special new friend.
"Travis Rudolph, a wide receiver at Florida State, and several other FSU players visited my son's school today," she wrote. "I'm not sure what exactly made this incredibly kind man share a lunch table with my son, but I'm happy to say that it will not soon be forgotten. This is one day I didn't have to worry if my sweet boy ate lunch alone, because he sat across from someone who is a hero in many eyes."
10 Selena Gomez Makeup Tutorials That Will Make You Feel Like a Star
Who doesn't want to look like Selena Gomez? The "Hands to Myself" singer consistently puts her most stylish foot forward - with matching flawless makeup to boot. It doesn't matter if she's on stage, on the red carpet, or starring in her own music video, she always manages to look perfect.
Despite the fact that, most of the time, she has a team of makeup artists and glamour professionals behind her looks, there are ways to re-create your favorites at home. Don't believe us? Grab your brushes, and read on to uncover some of the best Selena beauty tutorials on YouTube - all you have to do is hit "play" and follow along.
This Is What's For Dinner Tonight and For the Next 30 Days
You know how every week, when it's time to plan dinner for the next seven days, you succumb to the usual suspects and end up hitting the grocery store for the same boring ingredients that make the exact same thing you ate last week? Well, consider those your old habits. These 31 delicious and easy-to-make Latin-inspired recipes - none of them require more than an hour from prep to sit down - will spice up your dinner setting for the next month.
Does Peruvian tiradito sound scrumptious? How about Cuban caesar salad or pineapple chorizo rice bows? Scroll ahead for those and more mouth-watering and life-changing recipes.
If Your Child Is Sitting Like This, Here's Why You Need to Stop Them Now
My daughter's just over a year old, so there's really not much she's doing "wrong" yet. (Trust me, like all of us, she'll get there.) If she smacks our family pet, it's less hostility and more that she doesn't have full control of her arms. If she throws her food, it's not an act of insubordination but just her method of communicating that she's done eating. So, when a family member alerted me to something my child was doing that she needed to stop at once, I was taken aback. Especially because, at that particular moment, she wasn't stealing her playmate's toys or eating an expensive coaster as she's sometimes known to do. She was just sitting there.
Turns out, the way she was sitting - with each leg splayed at her side, knees in front and feet behind, to form a "W" shape - was all kinds of bad.
According to a vast majority of physical therapists, there are several key reasons why:
- W-sitting limits core strength because it gives kids a wider base of support. Because they don't have to engage their abdominal or back muscles in this position, kids often prefer it to more challenging, tiring positions, like with legs in front, at their sides, or crisscrossed.
- W-sitting causes muscle tightness, particularly in the legs and hips but also knees and ankles.
- W-sitting aggravates neurological issues such as low muscle tone, which means when kids aren't actively using their muscles, those muscles are floppier and softer and have a harder time holding their bodies upright.
What this all means, most therapists agree, is that prolonged W-sitting throughout childhood can lead to a delayed development in gross motor skills like coordination and balance. For those parents hoping to raise a star athlete, this position's effect on postural muscles can also be cause for concern.
Why do some kids sit like this? It's by far the steadiest way for children of all ages to sit, and aside from that innate tendency to achieve the most stability, it's also been attributed to time spent in infant carrier devices, like swings, bouncy seats, and car seats.
Seeing as my daughter had graduated from infancy, I was immediately concerned that the damage was already done. I had tried my best to limit her time in her baby swing and the oversize, overpriced ExerSaucer that I had bought under the assumption it was actually good for a baby's development, but here she was, W-sitting at every turn. I had never noticed it until now.
What can be done? Well, the somewhat alarmist recommendation is to get them to stop doing it immediately - that, whenever you see your child W-sitting, you either physically move their legs into a suitable position (if they're too young to understand) or tell them to do so.
So, with a watchful eye, I adjusted her legs every time she sat incorrectly, and my husband and I instructed our child's caretakers to do the same. Occasionally I'd correct her, and it'd be fine, but plenty of times, adjusting one of her legs would make her cry and most times, doing so annoyed her to the point that she was no longer interested in sitting and scooted off to go do something else.
She wasn't the only one getting fed up, and it had only been a week. I dug a little deeper and found that a few pediatric occupational therapists out there don't view this seated position as a problem necessarily. There's not much evidence that shows causation. That is, yes, children who W-sit often have orthopedic issues and muscle tightness. But W-sitting hasn't been proven to be the cause of those issues, which makes one wonder: could tight hamstrings and hip dysplasia lead to W-sitting, not the other way around?
One such unconvinced therapist, Rachel Coley, happens to be the mother to a W-sitter and maintains it's perfectly normal for kids to sit this way.
She notes that it's a simple sign of flexibility and aids in fine motor control because you need to assume the most stable seated position possible when engaging in tasks that require "coordinated, controlled movements of the hands and fingers." Coley also noted that, for babies in particular, W-sitting provides a convenient, "natural transition" from crawling or kneeling to sitting.
However, based on how strongly most certified therapists feel about W-sitting, I'm not taking any chances. I'm going to keep my eye on it, and I'll encourage other parents who were unaware of this issue to do the same, especially if they have older kids showing some of the negative side effects. But, if my child is having the time of her life smacking two wooden blocks together, I'm not going to spoil the fun if she happens to be W-sitting.
The 12 Parents You Meet on the Playground
Visit your local playground, and you're sure to see a microsociety that doesn't exist beyond the park's childproof gates. Though we still haven't run across any great anthropological studies about this microcosm of parenting, experienced moms know that there is a variety of parents you meet during your child's playtime. From the human snack bar (and thank goodness for her, because she's saved us from some toddler meltdowns) to the playground police (who probably prevented our tots from trying to perform some Evil Knievel-type tricks), here are the 12 parents we've run into on our local playground over the years.
Gabrielle Union Is Creating a Hair Care Line With Textured Hair in Mind
I've always turned to Gabrielle Union for inspiration when I need a new hairstyle. (In fact, I recently asked stylist Andre Rodman at Rita Hazan to re-create the star's signature shoulder-length cut on my hair.) In my opinion, the actress easily has one of the most covetable manes in Hollywood, whether she's sporting braids, waves, or her gorgeous natural hair.
Like many black women, Gabrielle spent years chemically straightening her strands. She told WWD that after years of damage from chemical perms, she decided to go natural but never found a full range of products that catered to her specific needs. As a result, she decided to create her very first line of hair care products, Flawless by Gabrielle Union, to fill that void.
"I want women with textured hair to have great hair days," she said.
Flawless is a 10-part range that includes shampoo, conditioner, shine spray, treatment masks, and even edge control gel (gotta love a good edge control product!). Each formula was made with a variety of textures in mind and can be used on both curly and straightened styles. The line was also developed with marula, argan, and avocado oils to solve common natural-hair woes, including frizz, dryness, and split ends.
"I've made it my mission to make sure everything from the formulas to the packaging are just right. I myself have suffered from one too many bad hair days and have never found one range of products that met all of my needs. I wanted to change that! This line is all about healthy hair and versatility - so you can change up your styles without compromising the condition of your hair. I want women to be able to express themselves, flawlessly!" Gabrielle shared in a press release.
The collection will be available in March at Flawlesshair.com (just in time for your Spring beauty revamp) and in April nationwide at Ulta Beauty and Ulta.com. Get a better look at the products ahead, and start thinking about which one of Union's trademark styles you'll be trying out once you snap them up!
Pucker Up! This Makeup Brush Set Is Here to Make Your Lips So Much More Kissable
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we're all getting ready to pucker up (. . . or, you know, snuggle up with our gal pals and pints of Ben & Jerry's). If you're planning to rock a bold red lip or a flirty pink hue for the big V-Day smooch, we have just the thing to add to your makeup arsenal to ensure full, long-lasting coverage.
Real Techniques just released its limited-edition Prep + Color Lip Set ($20), a collection of four brushes that'll perfect your pout in no time. Each pink-bristled brush in the set comes in a mirrored canister and plays a different role in making your lips totally kissable:
- The Lip Smoothing Brush is designed to apply lip balm, which will prep your lips for pigment. This brush has slightly harder bristles, which will gently exfoliate.
- After filling in your lips using your favorite pencil, you should use the Lip Fan Brush to smooth on a highly pigmented lip color. Do so by slowly gliding the brush from the edges of your mouth to the cupid's bow until you've achieved full coverage.
- For crisp edges, dab some concealer on the Lip Lining Brush and sweep it along the perimeter of your pout for definition.
- Use the Lip Brush for the finishing touch: a swipe of a lighter color on the middle of your pucker to make it look plush.
Real Techniques, which is run by sister duo Sam and Nic Chapman, has already proven its ingenuity with an adorable diamond sponge and gorgeous metal brushes. But this latest venture into the lip makeup tool world is everything we needed and more.
Read on for a step-by-step tutorial for using this heaven-sent lip set, and be sure to get the brushes while they last on the Real Techniques website.
Every Star Who Is Set to Join Jason Momoa in Aquaman
We've got a long way to go before the stand-alone Aquaman film hits theaters - it's not due until 2018! - but that's not going to stop us from getting excited. In the past year, we've already glimpsed Jason Momoa all suited up for his turn as the aquatic demigod. Aquaman has appeared in the Justice League trailer from Comic-Con, plus other behind-the-scenes footage in unexpected places. Now that the cast has officially united for the initial table read, it seems production is finally getting underway. As such, we thought it best to go over all the stars who have signed on for the film so far.
Can You Make It Through 23 Shirtless Jason Momoa Photos Without Passing Out?
Jason Momoa is like something built in a laboratory - if there was a laboratory devoted to crafting the finest human specimens on the planet. He's so ridiculously gorgeous that he has trouble not ripping out of his t-shirts, yet he's also a charmingly down-to-earth family man who we'd love even if he wasn't so beautiful. (But luckily for us, Momoa is both ruggedly handsome and an extremely interesting guy, so we don't have to choose.)
Between bonding with his family and getting fit for his next role, Momoa occasionally graces social media with shirtless photos - a gesture that we don't take lightly. We've rounded up some of the sexiest snaps from this collection (and a few from his film career for good measure) for your enjoyment, because . . . why not? Just try not to pass out before you get to the end.
The Heartbreaking Reason Queen Elizabeth II Won't Be Celebrating Her Sapphire Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II is on the cusp of reaching a rare and important milestone, but don't expect to see her celebrating anytime soon. As the country's longest-reigning monarch, she'll have the distinction of becoming the first British sovereign to mark 65 years on the throne on Feb. 6, her Sapphire Jubilee. Although she went all out for her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, this year will be a much more somber occasion for a very significant reason. In an interview with The Telegraph, the queen's former press secretary, Dickie Arbiter, explained the heartbreaking meaning behind the 65th anniversary. "It's important to understand that for the queen this marks the anniversary of the day her father died," he said. "She has always made it clear that her long reign is a consequence of her father's early death and so it is not a day for celebration. She will go to church the day before and her father will be in her thoughts then. On the day itself, she will do her red boxes but she won't be going out and about anywhere."
The queen will reportedly spend the day at her Sandringham country estate, which is where her father, King George VI, spent his last days before dying in his sleep due to complications from lung cancer on Feb. 6, 1952. The royal family's 90-year-old matriarch, who has experienced health problems herself lately, will likely treat the occasion as business as usual, going through her famous red boxes and remaining in "quiet reflection" rather than engaging in any public events. The decision echoes her reaction to surpassing Queen Victoria as the longest-reigning monarch in 2015, when she politely revealed that the historic record was "not one to which I have ever aspired." Regardless of her choice not to publicly celebrate, the Royal Mint has created a collection of commemorative £5 coins to honor the Sapphire Jubilee. Each is engraved with a quote from the speech she gave on her 21st birthday while on a family tour of South Africa in 1947, when she was still just a princess: "My whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service."
This Haunting Justin Timberlake Dance Tribute Will Have You Crying a River of Tears
Acclaimed choreographer Andrew Winghart paid the ultimate tribute to Justin Timberlake on Tuesday, which marked the singer's 36th birthday. He released a dance short inspired by Justin's iconic 2002 hit "Cry Me a River," performed by 37 professional dancers; the featured male, George Lawrence II, along with a group of 36 females - a "forceful river of women" - combine to illustrate "his emotional journey echoing his indifference at having a broken heart."
Explaining his inspiration for the short, Andrew said, "I stumbled upon the song through my iTunes shuffle and was instantly captivated by memories of loving this piece as an 11-year-old. I was struck by how modern and timeless the song felt and knew right away I wanted to choreograph a tribute piece that did the song justice through dance." Watch the stunning video above now.
41 Easy Work Lunches That Aren't Salads or Sandwiches
If you've resolved to take more lunches to work, you've likely resorted to salads and sandwiches most of the time. And that's fine! But if we're being honest, you can only take so many leafy greens and cold turkey sandwiches before you've fallen into a rut and begun dreading lunchtime instead of looking forward to it. If that sounds like you, you need one of these hot lunch recipes in your life. From pastas to soups and more, these 41 recipes can be made ahead of time and make for the perfect lunch - one that you'll actually look forward to heating up and eating at your desk.
15 Reasons Regina Mills Is the Best Once Upon a Time Character
When it comes to Once Upon a Time, few characters can hold a candle to Regina Mills, aka the Evil Queen. Over the past years, she has taught us some valuable lessons about love and loss. Even though she's faced her share of hardships in the past, she never, ever gives up. And just because she's transitioned from villain to hero doesn't mean she's lost her wit and sass either! Let's count down the many reasons Regina is the fairest of them all.
56 Healthy Snacks That Will Make You the Star of a Super Bowl Party
For a lot of people, Super Bowl Sunday equals Super Bowl snack time. Savory items like chips, dips, wings, and pizza are standard, but it's not a bad idea to also offer up healthy, lighter fare for your guests.
Intercept empty calories, sugar, and fat by making these better-for-you alternatives to the classics. With tasty food like this, you won't miss the traditional nachos, ranch dip, or chicken wings!
56 Healthy Snacks That Will Make You the Star of a Super Bowl Party
For a lot of people, Super Bowl Sunday equals Super Bowl snack time. Savory items like chips, dips, wings, and pizza are standard, but it's not a bad idea to also offer up healthy, lighter fare for your guests.
Intercept empty calories, sugar, and fat by making these better-for-you alternatives to the classics. With tasty food like this, you won't miss the traditional nachos, ranch dip, or chicken wings!
16 Times Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet's Relationship Was Almost Too Cute to Handle
We can't speak for everyone, but it's hard for us to imagine that ridiculously attractive couple Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet do anything but stare into each other's eyes all day. The adorably mismatched 6'4" Game of Thrones actor and the 5'2" Cosby Show star have been making PDA-filled appearances on the red carpet together ever since they met through mutual friends in 2005. Jason and Lisa later tied the knot in 2007 and have since become the proud parents of two children, Lola and Nakoa-Wolf, and there have been fireworks between them ever since. Keep reading to see their cutest moments as a couple, and then check out the cool, matching tattoos that Jason got with his stepdaughter, Zoë Kravitz!
Zika virus: B.C. cases rise to 47 including 3 pregnant women
At least 47 people in B.C. have now been diagnosed with Zika after traveling to areas with the mosquito-borne illness including Mexico and parts of Central and South America.
Zika virus: B.C. cases rise to 47 including 3 pregnant women
At least 47 people in B.C. have now been diagnosed with Zika after traveling to areas with the mosquito-borne illness including Mexico and parts of Central and South America.
Bates Motel: Here's the First Look at Rihanna as Psycho's Marion Crane
Bates Motel is finally taking us all up in the world of Psycho, and we could not be more excited. The handful of details we've gotten about the final season were plenty to get us thrilled about the next installment of the series. This week, though, we got an extra dose of madness and excitement. In addition to releasing a "first look" at season five, A&E also dropped two new images of Rihanna as the iconic Marion Crane, who famously gets murdered by Norman Bates in the first act of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Check out the additional image of the pop star in character below, then mark your calendar: the final season begins on Feb. 20.
Would You Rather: Ryan Reynolds or Ryan Gosling?
This award season has been all about the Ryans, and we're loving every second. We all fangirled over Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Gosling's casual meetup at the 2017 Critics' Choice Awards, but it's time to decide: who is your favorite? To settle the score once and for all, we've compiled a simple game of Would You Rather? Vote now to see which Ryan is the hottest in Hollywood.
Image Source: Getty / Jeff Kravitz
Which Celebrities Share Your Astrological Sign?
One of the easiest ways to find out how much you have in common with a celebrity is to look to the stars. For instance, maybe you possess the same intensity and soulfulness as Scorpio Shailene Woodley, or perhaps you're a naturally intuitive and analytical Virgo, like Beyoncé. Whatever your sign may be, there are a handful of celebrities who can relate to what you read in your daily horoscope. Keep reading to find out which celebrities share your sign, then discover which famous guy you should date based on it.
Nicola Peltz Is the Hadid-Approved Fashion It Girl You've Been Hearing About
You probably first laid eyes on Nicola Peltz when she made her red carpet rounds promoting Transformers: Age of Extinction. It was hard to miss her. The 22-year-old tapped designers like Stella McCartney, Giambattista Valli, and Prada to create her looks for the 2014 press tour. But Nicola had been in the spotlight in the front row at Fashion Week even before that, and now she's making the rounds with her best friend Sofia Richie and her new boyfriend, Anwar Hadid. (Gigi and Bella's younger brother recently signed with IMG Models, cementing his status in the fashion world alongside Nicola.)
Coupled with her acting success, we wouldn't be surprised to see Nicola nab even more campaigns and magazine covers in the near future. She's best friends with Alexander Wang, after all, and seems to keep it tight with Gigi and Bella, too. "[Anwar] comes from such an amazing family. Gigi and Bella are so, so sweet. I just love his family so much. They're feminine, strong girls. To have that around is amazing," Nicola said to WWD of the supermodels. Read on for even more info about the budding style star whose name is on everyone's lips right now.
You'll Want to Tear Out Your Hair After Trying to Find a Four-Leaf Clover in This Photo
For some people, puzzles are a great way to distract their mind and zone out for a bit. For others like ourselves, they're a great reminder that nothing will drive you crazier than trying to find or solve something that's supposedly easy. Whichever type of person you are, we bring you a puzzle that's making the internet question its sanity.
The quiz, which was originally published on Jan. 4, 2016, shows a cute illustration of a bunch of pigs in a field. The catch? Try to spot the four-leaf clover among all the pigs. Try your best below. To see the answer, just click on the photo.
The illustration was created by Hungarian-based artist Gergely Dudás, or Dudolf, who regularly posts fun puzzles like these on his Facebook page. When Dudolf originally posted this image on his Facebook page, it received more than 9,000 reactions, 1,000 comments, and 4,000 shares. However, a recent Imgur post is bringing attention to this puzzle (and others) again.
Hopefully that didn't drive you too crazy!
See Even More Sexy Photos From the Kardashian-Jenner Clan's Trip to Costa Rica
The Kardashian-Jenner clan fled the country's cold Winter temperatures when they touched down in Costa Rica last week. Not only did Kylie and Kourtney put their enviable bikini bodies on display on Instagram, but Kim shared Snapchat videos of her kids, North and Saint West, and her workout sessions with Khloé. It's been reported that Kanye West did not join them as he's busy working on new music in LA, but Scott Disick, Tyga, and Corey Gamble did tag along. Their trip was also shot for Keeping Up With the Kardashians, which recently resumed filming after taking a break following Kim's Paris robbery.
Is It Just Us, or Is Justin Timberlake Looking Especially Hot Lately?
Justin Timberlake was all smiles when he stepped out for Variety's Celebratory Brunch event in LA on Saturday. Aside from looking great in a crisp suit, Justin showed off his sexy scruff and gorgeous baby blues while posing for pictures. His fun outing comes on the heels of a busy month for the singer, who recently received his first Oscar nomination for his song "Can't Stop the Feeling." After hitting up the star-studded BAFTA Tea Party, Justin had a case of the giggles with wife Jessica Biel at the Golden Globes, and weeks later, he sent son Silas a hilarious message at the People's Choice Awards.
The Sparkly Cut-Crease Pink Eye Look You'll Be Wearing This Valentine's Day
What's better than one trendy makeup technique? Two, of course! This Valentine's Day, your SO won't be able to stop staring at your badass makeup skills if you follow Laura Sanchez's pink eye makeup tutorial, exclusively created for POPSUGAR.
The NYX Face Awards' 2016 beauty vlogger winner took the craze you are seeing on Instagram - and even the red carpet - and made it better by adding a silver sparkly cut-crease detail that'll make your eyes pop. Paired with a vampy, burgundy matte lip, your look will be as irresistible as Laura's. Press play above for the detailed steps.
Is Dry Brushing the Must-Do Wellness Routine?
Have you tried dry brushing? This trendy wellness practice is not new, but major claims about its potential impact on your well-being (with medical terms like "lymphatic system" and "circulation") have many of us scratching our heads, wondering if scratching our skin will have a real effect on our health.
If you've yet to hear of the concept, we're breaking it down and going over some of the purported claims to see if dry brushing's benefits hold any water.
What Is Dry Brushing?
The wellness practice of using a brush with firm bristles on your dry skin to exfoliate and improve your health.
How Do You Do It?
Using a firm-bristled brush, make short strokes along dry skin (NOT wet!), upward toward your heart. You can brush all the skin on your body, save for cuts and scabs, your face, and your nether regions (ow x100).
Claimed Benefits
- Detoxifying. Some wellness sites (and proponents of dry brushing) claim that it stimulates the lymphatic system to rid the body of toxins and invader cells through lymph flow, drainage, and the increased production of lymphocytes (fighter cells) in the lymphatic tissue.
- Immunity-boosting. The lymphatic stimulation might also help fight infections and keep you healthier.
- Metabolism-boosting. It may stimulate the circulatory system, bringing fresh blood to your skin and also upping your metabolism.
- Stress-reducing. Dry brushing feels nice, so it can reduce stress, improve mood, and increase your overall well-being. Its psychological effects are similar to those of a relaxing massage.
Is There Science Backing It?
Western medicine has yet to prove much around the validity of dry brushing - in fact, some sites have even debunked its abilities to actually detox anything. Even natural wellness doctors like Andrew Weil, MD, say "the body does a pretty good job of cleansing and purifying itself," and that you don't need to use dry brushing to eliminate toxins. However, Dr. Weil also mentioned that "if you enjoy it and believe it benefits you, there's no reason not to do it."
The University of Maryland Medical Center cites dry brushing as a treatment for edema, which is swelling and fluid retention, so if you're feeling puffy and want to stimulate drainage, there's some medical backup here.
Should You Try It?
Here's the thing - unless you're dry brushing so much that your skin is raw, there's no adverse side effect to dry brushing. If it feels good to you and makes you happy, then it's an excellent way to exfoliate your skin and care for the largest organ in your body. It might be a real mood booster and anxiety reliever, and if that's something you struggle with, then by all means, give this wellness practice a go.
As for whether or not you'll experience effects from potential lymphatic drainage and increased circulation, you'll have to see for yourself.
The Reason School Lunches Were Confiscated From Children Has Parents Infuriated
Even though these parents took the time to pack their children lunches and snacks for school, their kids were left without food.
Parents in Durham, Ontario, are sharing stories of how teachers are taking away snacks and lunches from children that they deem to be unhealthy. According to The Star, the foods being discouraged vary depending on classroom and school but include "Goldfish crackers, Bear Paws cookies, granola bars, string cheese, Jello, juice boxes, pudding cups, gummy fruit snacks, raisins, Animal Crackers, chocolate milk and Sun Chips."
However, Durham District School Board Superintendent Luigia Ayotte said in a statement that there is no official list of banned foods. "We understand there may have been some issues with regard to certain foods students bring for snacks and lunches, but food preferences and choice remain with students and parents unless they pose an adverse allergic danger to other students," she said.
Yet 30 local parents have shared their troubling stories. While many understand the allergy risk of certain foods, they don't believe their child should be singled out for the food choices that are in their lunchboxes or backpacks that don't pose any allergy threat.
Last year, Elaina Daoust sent her picky eater to school with a small piece of banana bread for his morning snack. However, the junior kindergartner was told that he couldn't eat it because it contained chocolate chips. "He came home with a chart (listing healthy snack ideas) and told me he and the teacher talked about it and healthy choices. She also sent a note to me. I was really, really, really mad for several reasons," Daoust told The Star. This mom said she purposefully picked that snack because teachers discouraged homemade treats, it was labeled nut-free, and she assumed it was safe for school.
Avani Chaudhary also experienced this issue when she sent her daughter and son to school with Goldfish crackers and chocolate chip granola bars. Her second grader was told that these aren't "welcome snacks," while her kindergartner didn't have any issues. "It's basically the teacher's opinion," Avani said. "Is a muffin healthier than a granola bar? Maybe, maybe not. It depends what is in them. Is the teacher qualified to make these decisions? It should be up to the parents."
For one little girl, her lunch was withheld and sent home because it contained pizza outside of the designated pizza days or chocolate chip granola bars that were viewed as unhealthy. "I felt it was more unhealthy for a child not to eat at all, than to eat a granola bar with chocolate," said the child's mother, Janae Brangman.
Why Panera Put Peanut Butter on a Grilled Cheese Sandwich For a Child With Severe Allergies
One family is suing Panera Bread claiming that despite multiple warnings about their daughter's allergy, the little girl was given a meal that could have killed her.
The Boston family claims that their highly allergic 6-year-old daughter was served a grilled cheese sandwich complete with two scoops of peanut butter. In the lawsuit, her parents, John and Elissa Russo, state that their daughter was hospitalized overnight after biting into the sandwich.
According to her mom, the sandwich was ordered online, in which she specifically referenced her daughter's peanut allergy twice within the form. By the time anyone realized the extra ingredient had been added to the sandwich, the child had already bitten into it. They family says that she began to vomit and broke out in hives later that evening.
"Is this somebody doing this on purpose?" John later asked a manager. "Because it's two freakin' tablespoons of peanut butter on this sandwich, and it's a grilled cheese."
The manager reportedly apologized to him but blamed the mistake on a "language" issue. However, this explanation that an employee with limited English could have seen the note about "peanut" as a request to add it to the grilled cheese rather than to keep it away from the meal is "no excuse" to John. It didn't seem reasonable to the father because he looked up "allergy" in Spanish and Portuguese – the language the workers in question spoke – and realized how similar the translation (alergia) is to the English version.
"Panera takes the issue of food allergens, including the reported incident at our franchise bakery-cafe, very seriously," a spokesman said in an email to the Huffington Post. "We have procedures in place across the company to minimize exposure and risk for our guests and associates. We do not comment on pending litigation."
According to John, the family didn't plan to take legal actions until discovering that another child with peanut allergies was also served a grilled cheese with peanut butter after ordering the sandwich online less than a month after his daughter's episode. This child also went into an anaphylactic reaction and was hospitalized. While the two situations happened at different locations, the same franchise group owns both Paneras.
Why a 7-Year-Old Girl Got in Trouble For Writing Her Name in Cursive
When a teacher reprimands a student, you can safely assume the kid in question did something wrong. Maybe she pushed a classmate in line, or perhaps he called out an answer without raising his hand. Or maybe she wrote her name in cursive.
After turning in a homework assignment focusing on vowels, a 7-year-old girl named Alyssa received some harsh words from her teacher. In red pen at the top of the lesson sheet, her teacher wrote:
Stop writing your name in cursive. You have had several warnings.
Turns out, Alyssa's mom - based in Kansas - had taken the time to teach her daughter to write in cursive and likely never imagined she'd get in trouble for it. After the photo was shared by a friend on Facebook, commenters were outraged, like one who said, "Best of luck to any teacher who writes this on my children's papers!"
We're not sure what this particular teacher's philosophy is on cursive handwriting, but it's a skill still taught in most elementary schools, despite rumblings that there's less need for it with the ubiquitous nature of keyboards and digital communication. And there's good reason all children should learn cursive penmanship:
- Studies show that printing letters and writing in cursive use different parts of the brain, with the latter helping to develop a child's fine motor skills. Not only that, in one study, people who wrote in cursive showed more brain activity than those who printed or typed - and they also generated more words and ideas.
- Kids who learn cursive have been seen to score higher on reading and spelling tests and have a better ability to retain information.
- Some people with learning disabilities, like dyslexia, or severe brain injuries can understand cursive better than print.
- There are plenty of important historical documents that are written in cursive, and children who can't decipher cursive words won't be able to read them. It'd be as if the Declaration of Independence was written in another language.
- As infrequently as adults need to write in cursive these days, they still need to sign plenty of paperwork, from lease agreements to marriage certificates to receipts.
Is Dry Brushing the Must-Do Wellness Routine?
Have you tried dry brushing? This trendy wellness practice is not new, but major claims about its potential impact on your well-being (with medical terms like "lymphatic system" and "circulation") have many of us scratching our heads, wondering if scratching our skin will have a real effect on our health.
If you've yet to hear of the concept, we're breaking it down and going over some of the purported claims to see if dry brushing's benefits hold any water.
What Is Dry Brushing?
The wellness practice of using a brush with firm bristles on your dry skin to exfoliate and improve your health.
How Do You Do It?
Using a firm-bristled brush, make short strokes along dry skin (NOT wet!), upward toward your heart. You can brush all the skin on your body, save for cuts and scabs, your face, and your nether regions (ow x100).
Claimed Benefits
- Detoxifying. Some wellness sites (and proponents of dry brushing) claim that it stimulates the lymphatic system to rid the body of toxins and invader cells through lymph flow, drainage, and the increased production of lymphocytes (fighter cells) in the lymphatic tissue.
- Immunity-boosting. The lymphatic stimulation might also help fight infections and keep you healthier.
- Metabolism-boosting. It may stimulate the circulatory system, bringing fresh blood to your skin and also upping your metabolism.
- Stress-reducing. Dry brushing feels nice, so it can reduce stress, improve mood, and increase your overall well-being. Its psychological effects are similar to those of a relaxing massage.
Is There Science Backing It?
Western medicine has yet to prove much around the validity of dry brushing - in fact, some sites have even debunked its abilities to actually detox anything. Even natural wellness doctors like Andrew Weil, MD, say "the body does a pretty good job of cleansing and purifying itself," and that you don't need to use dry brushing to eliminate toxins. However, Dr. Weil also mentioned that "if you enjoy it and believe it benefits you, there's no reason not to do it."
The University of Maryland Medical Center cites dry brushing as a treatment for edema, which is swelling and fluid retention, so if you're feeling puffy and want to stimulate drainage, there's some medical backup here.
Should You Try It?
Here's the thing - unless you're dry brushing so much that your skin is raw, there's no adverse side effect to dry brushing. If it feels good to you and makes you happy, then it's an excellent way to exfoliate your skin and care for the largest organ in your body. It might be a real mood booster and anxiety reliever, and if that's something you struggle with, then by all means, give this wellness practice a go.
As for whether or not you'll experience effects from potential lymphatic drainage and increased circulation, you'll have to see for yourself.
Bates Motel Finally Catches Up to Psycho in the Final Season Trailer
Next month, Bates Motel finally heads toward the conclusion we always saw coming. The final season of the gripping drama is set to bring us right into the plot of Alfred Hitchcock's classic, Psycho. We already know Rihanna has stepped into the iconic role of Marion Crane, and that Vera Farmiga will be back to portray Norman's twisted iteration of his mother, Norma. Now, a new teaser for the show gives us our Marion, plus a very dead Norma and quite unraveled Norman. Watch the intense new clip above, then try to calm your nerves before the Feb. 20 premiere.
43 Helpful Things to Say to Your Overstressed Child
It doesn't matter if they're a tiny tot or full-blown teenager - all kids experience forms of stress. With the mounting pressure to excel in school and hectic schedules filled with challenging activities, little ones are dealing with more intense stressors at a younger age. How your child processes and copes with concerns is unique to their individual personality but some become overwhelmed more easily than others. If you have a child who tends to spend time worrying about situations, or even ends up crippled by fear, these 43 phrases can open the dialogue between parent and kiddo as well as alleviate some of your overstressed child's concerns.
- Let's take a break.
- This time is for fun.
- Let your brain rest and enjoy the downtime.
- There's no pressure.
- What is your heart worried about?
- Let's have a relaxing morning to set the tone for a stress-free day.
- You're not supposed to know how to do everything.
- There's no such thing as failing when you're trying something new.
- How does your tummy feel about that decision?
- You're in a safe place.
- Is there a special spot that will make you feel more comfortable talking about it?
- It's OK to listen to your body.
- I know you're feeling stressed, but let's talk about how we are going to get through it together.
- I get worried sometimes too.
- You aren't alone.
- You might not know that everything's going to be OK - but I do - and you can trust me.
- Every time you feel the little alarm inside you go off, take five deep breaths.
- I completely understand why you would be worrying about that.
- Let's talk about the worst case - and the best case.
- I know what that stress feels like, I used to worry about . . .
- I want to try to understand exactly what you're stressing about.
- I totally get it.
- I can tell something is worrying you and I'm here when you're ready to talk about it.
- Which part is bogging you down the most?
- Let's face our fears together.
- Success is just giving it your best, no matter what the outcome.
- Let's embrace our mistakes.
- First, let's talk about the positives.
- Why do you think that's worrying you?
- We can read a book while we wait for that bad feeling to go away.
- Do you think others are feeling the same way?
- What do you think will happen next?
- You can do this, and I'm proud of you for trying.
- Let's draw our worries.
- We're going to put your worry in the corner and check on it in 20 minutes.
- We can research it together and learn more.
- Let's play devil's advocate.
- If (blank) was in this situation, what would they do?
- Let's break it down into smaller pieces - what's the first part of concern?
- Stress is just a fleeting feeling, let's thank it for stopping by and know that it doesn't have to stay.
- What can I do to help you?
- I know it's hard not to worry sometimes.
- Remember when you made it through the last time?
Parents Share Heartbreaking Warning After Their 11-Year-Old's Deadly Allergic Reaction
When 11-year-old Oakley Debbs ate a piece of cake over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend last November, his family had no idea that it had the potential to kill him.
Oakley had a peanut allergy and when he realized his mistake, his family was alarmed but gave him Benadryl, which seemed to do the trick. His mom, Merrill, explained to WMTW that the allergy medicine had always worked in the past after an accidental consumption of nuts. She also shared that he felt "great" for the rest of the evening after taking the medicine. However, his condition took a drastic turn later that night and he went from playing with cousins and his twin sister to vomiting. Within minutes the child could no longer breathe.
"He was blue," Merrill said. "He was unconscious. My husband was holding him. He basically was gone." Four days later, Oakley died in the hospital and his parents are now speaking out to hopefully prevent other families from enduring the same tragedy.
The family shared their remorse for not knowing how dangerous their son's allergy really was and explained that if they had known, they would have taken immediate action. According to the family, they always thought Oakley's asthma was a much bigger threat and focused on that condition because they weren't aware of the severity of his allergy. "There was always an asthma plan. We didn't really have a defined nut plan which we're finding out needs to be really defined," Oakley's dad Robert said.
On the day of their son's death, Oakley's family started the Red Sneakers Foundation in honor of his favorite shoes. This organization was created to help raise awareness for food allergies as well as change labels on food packaging. "If someone wrote, 'Contains nuts, may kill you,' like cigarettes or something, people would understand it," Robert said.
This Video of a Baby Being Born en Caul Is Going to Blow Your Mind
An extraordinarily rare phenomenon, an "en caul" birth occurs when the baby remains inside the unbroken amniotic sac membrane outside of the womb. If you've seen photos or video footage before of a baby being born inside its amniotic sac, you know that it's seriously one of the coolest things a person could ever witness - and if you've never seen it before, prepare for your mind to be blown.
In this video showing the second half of a C-section twin birth, the first twin was being stabilized off camera as the second baby surprised everyone by entering the world en caul, a one in 80,000 chance.
Every Single Secret Movie Category on Netflix You Could Ever Want
It's fairly easy to find yourself in a rut on Netflix, wondering what to watch next. And when it's a cold or rainy day, there's nothing more you want to do than stay in bed, watching a movie all day long. Well, the next time you're lost on what to watch next, just take a look at our list here of Netflix's secret movie categories.
The codes, which What's on Netflix found, include every type of genre you can imagine. Interested in an anime drama or quirky romance movie? There's a code for both of those categories. Remember, you need to use this URL http://ift.tt/2hSdKdR and copy and paste the code into "CODENUMBER." Too lazy? There's a website that has this all set up, ready for you.
Start looking ahead and plan out your weekend of binge-watching.
Camila Cabello's Striped Pants Have a Romantic Detail She Doesn't Want You to Miss
Shortly after giving her first performance since parting ways with Fifth Harmony, Camila Cabello arrived in London wearing the most comfortable-looking, pajama-style trousers that epitomize the jet lag struggle.
With Machine Gun Kelly at her side, the "Bad Things" vocalist flaunted her off-white striped pajama-style pants, which she paired with a black crop top and electric blue coat. That same day, Camila shared a close-up shot of her pants on Instagram with a cryptic caption that featured a fitting rose emoji and read, "For u." Scroll ahead to catch her ensemble's romantic detail and shop similar pants.
Healthy Buyers, Beware: 8 Seemingly Healthy Foods With Sneaky Added Sugar
Healthy eating can be hard sometimes - especially when you think you're making a good choice but there are sneaky hidden sugars in your food! Some common culprits are ones that you might not even expect, even in savory foods like pasta sauce and bread!
Lori Zanini, RD, CDE, and creator of the 7-day diabetes meal plan, is an expert at spotting added sugar anywhere, especially at the grocery store. She's identified the key perpetrators in your cabinet and the supermarket - keep an eye on those labels!
Healthy Buyers, Beware: 8 Seemingly Healthy Foods With Sneaky Added Sugar
Healthy eating can be hard sometimes - especially when you think you're making a good choice but there are sneaky hidden sugars in your food! Some common culprits are ones that you might not even expect, even in savory foods like pasta sauce and bread!
Lori Zanini, RD, CDE, and creator of the 7-day diabetes meal plan, is an expert at spotting added sugar anywhere, especially at the grocery store. She's identified the key perpetrators in your cabinet and the supermarket - keep an eye on those labels!
6 Theories About The Vampire Diaries Finale That Will Either Make You or Destroy You
Warning: potential series finale spoilers ahead!
The Vampire Diaries finale is quickly approaching, and we're getting even more anxious about how the series will come to a close. Even though we can finally rest assured that Nina Dobrev will be back, there are still a lot of lingering questions out in the open. Will Caroline and Stefan finally tie the knot? Will Bonnie become a vampire? And who will Elena end up with? As each episode gets even more complicated than the last, fans have been going crazy on social media posting theories. If you can't stand the wait or you just don't mind knowing the ending, keep reading for the most compelling theories below.
Stefan and Caroline Get Married
After teasing Steroline's wedding during Comic-Con, a few fans are dead-set on proving that the duo is tying the knot in the finale. Not only did one fan post a bulletin from their possible ceremony on social media, but Kat Graham was also spotted wearing what appears to be a bridesmaid dress. To add fuel to the rumor, Ian Somerhalder even posted a selfie of him and Paul Wesley in matching black tuxes with Candice King behind them in the background. Perhaps she was hiding Caroline's wedding dress?
Stefan Becomes a Human
Recently, Wesley has been filming scenes with a bandage on his hand, which a vampire definitely wouldn't need since they heal instantaneously. He was even spotted without his daylight ring during a scene with Graham. While it definitely seems out of left field for Stefan to become human, it's not completely far-fetched. Out of all the vampires, Stefan has probably had the hardest time dealing with his blood lust. (Hello, he's a ripper!) Maybe, in an effort to be a good parental figure for Caroline's twins, he takes the cure to ensure they will have a normal life. Well, as normal as twin witches with a vampire mom can be.
Bonnie Becomes a Vampire
It's been hinted at this whole season. Now that Bonnie has fallen in love with an immortal vampire, it makes sense that she would turn as well. And it's not like she has powers as a witch anymore. The only problem, though, is that her life is still tied to Elena's. Since Kai explicitly said no loopholes, she doesn't want jeopardize the chance that Elena would never wake up. As always, Bonnie is putting everyone else before herself.
Enzo Takes the Cure
Of course, the perfect alternative for Bonnie and Enzo's star-crossed romance would be for him to take the cure. Think about it. This could ensure that the two live a happy and human life together, and when they both kick the bucket, Elena will wake up and Damon can take the cure. Everyone lives happily ever after, right?
Damon Dies and Elena Wakes Up
Don't get too ahead of yourselves, Delena shippers. In what might be one of the most heartbreaking theories out there, some fans have said that Damon is actually killed off in the finale. Apparently, Kai comes back for the last few episodes and seeks revenge on Damon for killing him. After he bites the dust, he proceeds to wake Elena up from her sleeping curse. Julie Plec did say that one of the final scenes would break our hearts. Could she have been teasing the end of Delena?
Stefan and Elena End Up Together
If you're a Stelena fan, then you better hold onto your seat. After Kevin Williamson posted a picture of Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley on set, some fans are left wondering if there will actually be a Stefan and Elena reunion in the finale. It would definitely explain why the episode is titled "I Was Feeling Epic," after Lexi's famous line to Stefan about Elena.
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