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.
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The 7 Most Common Myths About Plant-Based Diets
You may have noticed - much to the delight of any vegan or vegan-curious - plant-based eating seems to be on everyone's mind. Earlier this year, the Golden Globes served its first-ever vegan menu, while the Netflix documentary Game Changers touted the benefits of plant-based diets for elite athletes. Add the fact that you can find or make a cauliflower version of pretty much every dish, and even eat a meatless Impossible Whopper at Burger King, and it's clear that it's never been easier to up your veggie intake.
But what exactly is plant-based eating? According to Maggie Moon, MS, RD, and best-selling author of The MIND Diet, "There's no official definition of a plant-based diet, but every nutrition expert I've spoken to about it agrees that it is based on plants. It includes vegans and vegetarians, but it also includes flexitarians, those following the MIND diet, and anyone trying to eat mostly plants with smaller amounts of animal foods. Though I don't speak for all dietitians, I know many of us encourage a discussion around plant-based eating to shift the ratios of plants on the plate. So, there are no foods that are off-limits in that sense. You have to meet people where there are. If I'm getting someone to give leafy greens a few more inches of real estate on the plate in the name of plant-based eating, that's a win."
Despite benefits like being more environmentally sustainable and decreasing your risk of heart disease, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding eating plant-based (Will I get enough protein? But . . . can I still eat cheese?) We talked to several nutritionists to get the real dish on plant-based diets.
The 7 Most Common Myths About Plant-Based Diets
You may have noticed - much to the delight of any vegan or vegan-curious - plant-based eating seems to be on everyone's mind. Earlier this year, the Golden Globes served its first-ever vegan menu, while the Netflix documentary Game Changers touted the benefits of plant-based diets for elite athletes. Add the fact that you can find or make a cauliflower version of pretty much every dish, and even eat a meatless Impossible Whopper at Burger King, and it's clear that it's never been easier to up your veggie intake.
But what exactly is plant-based eating? According to Maggie Moon, MS, RD, and best-selling author of The MIND Diet, "There's no official definition of a plant-based diet, but every nutrition expert I've spoken to about it agrees that it is based on plants. It includes vegans and vegetarians, but it also includes flexitarians, those following the MIND diet, and anyone trying to eat mostly plants with smaller amounts of animal foods. Though I don't speak for all dietitians, I know many of us encourage a discussion around plant-based eating to shift the ratios of plants on the plate. So, there are no foods that are off-limits in that sense. You have to meet people where there are. If I'm getting someone to give leafy greens a few more inches of real estate on the plate in the name of plant-based eating, that's a win."
Despite benefits like being more environmentally sustainable and decreasing your risk of heart disease, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding eating plant-based (Will I get enough protein? But . . . can I still eat cheese?) We talked to several nutritionists to get the real dish on plant-based diets.
Netflix's The Half of It Brings a New Level to the Usual Teen Rom-Com Love Triangle
The last time Netflix featured a film with a modern twist on the classic Cyrano de Bergerac story, it didn't hit audiences quite the way they probably intended. While the streaming service's newest teen romance, The Half of It, may seem pretty similar to the other at first glance, the trailer proves that this teen rom-com is striving to bring some nuance to the standard coming-of-age formula.
Written and directed by Alice Wu, the film follows high schooler Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis), a brilliant yet introverted musician who lives in the small town of Squahamaish with her widowed father. Though Ellie is relentlessly teased by her classmates, she doesn't let that stop her from building a side business writing English papers for her classmates, which helps pay the bills at home. Lovelorn jock Paul Munsky (Daniel Diemer) turns her hustle personal when he hires her to write love letters to Aster Flores (Alexxis Lemire), a popular girl who also happens to be genuinely kind.
Of course, things get complicated when Ellie takes her letter writing a step further and begins helping Paul on dates. An unlikely but seriously adorable friendship unfolds between the two, which makes it a bit of a wrinkle when Ellie also begins to fall in love with Aster. A love triangle with real heart? Color us hooked!
By the looks of the trailer alone, The Half of It will be giving viewers love, friendship, and self-discovery all wrapped up in complex characters who step outside the boxes these tropes usually confine them to. And in case you thought this was your typical teen rom-com, the teaser lets you know, "Not every love story is a romance." Watch the video above and check out some photos from the film ahead before The Half of It drops on Netflix on May 1.
A Mom Created Comics to Show How Self-Isolation Is Going For Her Family, and Yep, Relatable!
Cartoonist Adrienne Hedger has been making the most of self-isolation with her husband and two teenage daughters, and that means putting her creative skills to the test. Known for her website Hedger Humor, the California-based artist decided to illustrate what staying home looks like in her household, and to say we can relate is a serious understatement.
"Since I'm home 24/7 with the family, ideas are coming at me fast," she told The Huffington Post. "A lot of my self-isolation cartoons involve my 14-year-old daughter, Claire. I told Claire, 'These cartoons are writing themselves!' And she replied, 'No, I'm writing them for you.' Touché."
Like pretty much every other parent right now, all sense of scheduling has gone utterly out the window for Adrienne. "They usually don't surface until late morning, and they do schoolwork in the late afternoon," she explained. "For their 'free time,' I had all these ideas about educational videos they could watch or enriching projects they could take on. But I've given all that up. You want to lie face down on the ground while listening to an episode of The Office that you've memorized? Go for it."
Scroll ahead to get a look at Adrienne's incredible illustrations that might just hit a little too close to home!
Related: 6 Parents Who Are Barely Hanging On During This Whole Social-Distancing Situation
In the Mood For a Steamy Show? Here Are the Sexiest Options Netflix Has to Offer
There's something about a sexy TV series that reels you in, yet leaves you wanting more every episode. Thanks to Netflix, the streaming options are endless for shows that bring the heat, drama, and much-needed romance to the screen. Whether you're looking for a tantalizing romance series or a show where characters leave little to the imagination, these steamy picks will give you all that and more. From Netflix originals like You to primetime staples like Riverdale, here are the sexiest TV shows that you can binge right here, right now.
Looking for even more Netflix recs? Check out more movies and TV shows that are available on Netflix in April here.
- With Lauren Harano, Haley Lyndes, Stacey Nguyen, and Corinne Sullivan
In the Mood For a Steamy Show? Here Are the Sexiest Options Netflix Has to Offer
There's something about a sexy TV series that reels you in, yet leaves you wanting more every episode. Thanks to Netflix, the streaming options are endless for shows that bring the heat, drama, and much-needed romance to the screen. Whether you're looking for a tantalizing romance series or a show where characters leave little to the imagination, these steamy picks will give you all that and more. From Netflix originals like You to primetime staples like Riverdale, here are the sexiest TV shows that you can binge right here, right now.
Looking for even more Netflix recs? Check out more movies and TV shows that are available on Netflix in April here.
- With Lauren Harano, Haley Lyndes, Stacey Nguyen, and Corinne Sullivan
21 Photos of a Golden Retriever and Bunny Duo That Will Make You Need Them as Friends
Ever since my husband and I rescued our Golden Retriever, we routinely ask ourselves what we did before getting her. What exactly did we fill our time with? How could anything have possibly been - or be - better than having a Golden flop around our house, producing more hairballs than I thought possible? I think I have an answer.
The answer is a sweet Golden and a bunny, as proven by the Instagram account Bear + Hugs. Since discovering it early this morning, I've had 15 tabs open with their pictures, because I can't get myself to stop staring at the two of them together. Hugs and Bear are an inseparable fluff duo, and seem delicate with one another, too. Each time Bear grooms his bunny friend Hugs, I squeal with delight. I may not have room in my house to own a bunny, but I can dream of meeting these two one day, right?
Related: A Newborn Photographer Took a Break From Humans to Take Sweet Pictures of Baby Goats
21 Photos of a Golden Retriever and Bunny Duo That Will Make You Need Them as Friends
Ever since my husband and I rescued our Golden Retriever, we routinely ask ourselves what we did before getting her. What exactly did we fill our time with? How could anything have possibly been - or be - better than having a Golden flop around our house, producing more hairballs than I thought possible? I think I have an answer.
The answer is a sweet Golden and a bunny, as proven by the Instagram account Bear + Hugs. Since discovering it early this morning, I've had 15 tabs open with their pictures, because I can't get myself to stop staring at the two of them together. Hugs and Bear are an inseparable fluff duo, and seem delicate with one another, too. Each time Bear grooms his bunny friend Hugs, I squeal with delight. I may not have room in my house to own a bunny, but I can dream of meeting these two one day, right?
Related: A Newborn Photographer Took a Break From Humans to Take Sweet Pictures of Baby Goats
We're Just Going to Say It: Nike's Making Our Favorite Sneakers in 2020
There's just something about seeing that iconic check mark that makes a sneaker feel legit. It's like an automatic seal of approval; when you wear Nike, you know it's going to perform, and it's going to look good. Right now, we're looking for the best sneakers out there, and spoiler alert: we're into these 13 Nike pairs.
From classic running staples to trendy picks and timeless silhouettes, if you love Nike, these are the 13 shoes worth buying. Finding a great running shoe has the power to change your workout, and if you need your shoes to both feel good and look good, you can't go wrong with Nike. Now all that's left to do is get moving.
21 Photos of a Golden Retriever and Bunny Duo That Will Make You Need Them as Friends
Ever since my husband and I rescued our Golden Retriever, we routinely ask ourselves what we did before getting her. What exactly did we fill our time with? How could anything have possibly been - or be - better than having a Golden flop around our house, producing more hairballs than I thought possible? I think I have an answer.
The answer is a sweet Golden and a bunny, as proven by the Instagram account Bear + Hugs. Since discovering it early this morning, I've had 15 tabs open with their pictures, because I can't get myself to stop staring at the two of them together. Hugs and Bear are an inseparable fluff duo, and seem delicate with one another, too. Each time Bear grooms his bunny friend Hugs, I squeal with delight. I may not have room in my house to own a bunny, but I can dream of meeting these two one day, right?
Related: A Newborn Photographer Took a Break From Humans to Take Sweet Pictures of Baby Goats
We're Just Going to Say It: Nike's Making Our Favorite Sneakers in 2020
There's just something about seeing that iconic check mark that makes a sneaker feel legit. It's like an automatic seal of approval; when you wear Nike, you know it's going to perform, and it's going to look good. Right now, we're looking for the best sneakers out there, and spoiler alert: we're into these 13 Nike pairs.
From classic running staples to trendy picks and timeless silhouettes, if you love Nike, these are the 13 shoes worth buying. Finding a great running shoe has the power to change your workout, and if you need your shoes to both feel good and look good, you can't go wrong with Nike. Now all that's left to do is get moving.
Free Audiobooks And E-Books Have Become My Family's Obsession - Here's How to Find Them!
With two kids under the age of four, I'm listening to more audiobooks than ever. The multitasker in me loves that I can still delve into a good book while tackling a sink full of dirty dishes or sitting in commuter traffic, but my habit can get expensive. So when I discovered that I could download a library app called Libby to access free audiobooks that I'd otherwise be willing to pay for, I realized it could come in handy for my oldest son, too. Being able to download free e-books when we can't make it to the library saves me from having to read the same books over and over again at bedtime.
Whether you're looking to keep yourself entertained through the drudgery of household tasks, or more importantly, your children occupied, these eight free audiobook and e-book resources are worth looking into. And if you're looking to be a little more hands-off during reading time, try these 12 storytelling apps that will do the job for you!
All You Can Books
All You Can Books offers a free, 30-day trial to access their library of more than 40,000 titles. Even if you cancel your subscription, you still get to keep the downloads!
Audible
Until schools re-open, Audible is offering a collection of stories kids everywhere can stream for free. Choose from six different languages and ages ranging from "littlest listeners" to teens. They've even partnered with Harry Potter at Home to make the first Harry Potter book in the series available as a free audiobook!
Epic!
Epic! is the leading digital library for kids 12 and under and offers access to over 40,000 digital books. Right now, parents can take advantage of a free 30-day trial. Or, enjoy free remote student access through June 30, 2020, by teacher invitation.
Hoopla
By linking to your library membership, you can digitally borrow thousands of free ebooks, comics, movies, television programs, music, audiobooks and more. The platform works through a desktop site, on Apple, Android, or Amazon mobile devices, and on streaming tools such as Roku, AppleTV, Chromecast, AndroidTV, and FireTV.
Libby
Libby partners with public libraries across the country to bring the top ebooks, audiobooks, comics, magazines, cookbooks and more to your device for free. All you need is a library card to sign up, but even if you don't have one, many libraries have the Instant Digital Card feature which allows readers to sign up with their phone number.
Overdrive
Overdrive allows you to enjoy ebooks and audiobooks for free through your local public library or school.
Sora
Sora, a new reading app from Overdrive, is designed specifically for students. The app makes it easy for kids to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from their school and search from local libraries. Plus, cool features kids to take on reading assignments, take notes and make highlights, earn badges by reading books, and even keep track of reading stats to set book reading goals.
StoryMentors
StoryMentors is a new online library that helps beginning and struggling readers strengthen their skills. Books come with a parent guide filled with activities and a mentor guide so that parents can talk about the text like teachers do. With 25 books in their library, it's a fantastic resource from kids ranging from PreK to second grade.
The Olive & June Manicure Kit Is, Hands Down, the Best Thing I've Bought Recently
If there is one beauty and self-care ritual I like to keep up with, it's getting my nails done. I can skip a blowout or a facial if need be, but I really love having my nails done. I just feel like myself with a fresh coat of polish. However, I haven't set foot in a nail salon in two months, and while I appreciated the time for my nails to take a polish break, I wanted a little creature comfort. I ordered the Olive & June Studio Kit ($50), and it's a game changer.
I am not a natural artist; the worst grade I ever got in high school was in drawing and painting. I don't even own nail polish; I always use the salon's. So I was super excited to try the Poppy ($16), the Olive & June universal nail polish tool. The idea is that you put the poppy over your nail polish bottle, and it keeps your hand steady so you can paint easily. Reader, it works. It works astonishingly well. I used their brand of polish (which by the way might be the best polish ever), and the above picture is my nails after seven days, no touch ups or anything. Not bad for my very first at-home manicure.
I was reluctant to dive into a manicure kit because I felt like I was washing my hands so often that polish felt futile. However, there is a unique joy I feel in looking down at my fingers and seeing my lavender polish. I'm not only proud that I was able to tackle something I had previously designated impossible, I'm also proud that I did something for myself, and I highly recommend finding something that brings you joy. I'm already thinking about my next manicure.
Want to Make an Easy Dinner With Ingredients You Already Have? Meet the Instant Pot
Love slow cookers but don't necessarily love the, well, slow part? Set your sights on the Instant Pot, a pressure cooker that has all the convenience of a slow cooker but gets things done in a fraction of the time. If that sounds good to you, and you like meals that are fast, delicious, and low on the effort scale, you'll absolutely adore these dump dinners. And the best part is, you're the chef here, so if you want to add more, less, or something else entirely to the pot, it'll still taste good! These quick and easy dinners also make for impressive and delicious leftovers. Keep reading for Instant Pot ideas that will be your new go-to recipes.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Erin Cullum
Never Have I Ever: Is Mindy Kaling's New Netflix Show Autobiographical? Here's What She Says
Mindy Kaling's new Netflix comedy, Never Have I Ever, is set to be one of the buzziest comedies of the year, not least because it's rumored to be about Kaling herself! Although the show tells a fictional story with fictional characters, Kaling has been very open about the fact that the show and its characters are inspired by her own early life as an Indian-American girl growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here's how much of Kaling's real life we can expect to see in the show.
At the heart of Never Have I Ever is Kaling's desire to tell a story about the kinds of characters she would have related to when she was a teenager, but that don't get portrayed very often. "Nerds are not only the wallflowers and the quiet ones," Kaling said at a Variety event. "We're ambitious, we have obnoxious personalities sometimes, we want to have sex and dreams like all the other kids." It's an experience, she explained, that she could relate to closely, which made the creative process even more special and personal. "I felt lucky to be able to do a show about an Indian nerd who's also badly behaved, to show that because I'm deeply familiar with it."
The show focuses on Devi, a first-generation Indian-American teenage girl who is an overachieving, whip-smart high school sophomore who also happens to have a short temper that tends to get her into sticky situations. Canadian newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan snagged the role from over 15,000 applicants who auditioned after Kaling posted an open casting call online. In the first trailer, Devi prays for the chance to go to a party with alcohol and drugs (so she can turn them down, of course), for a hot non-nerd boyfriend, and for a better handle on body hair.
Never Have I Ever debuts its first season on Apr. 27 on Netflix, and we know it'll make us laugh and think in the best way!
Semana Santa Has Changed For Mi Familia, but This Year, We’re Going Back to Basics - Virtually
Ever since mis hermanos y yo became adults, Easter at home took a different turn. We all followed our dreams, which took us to different countries, and things obviously changed. They'll be a new type of different this year, so I'm looking back on old traditions to create new ones in which we all can be together - even if it's virtually.
When we were little we'd get the whole Semana Santa off, and retreat just outside of Santo Domingo - where we lived - in a modest house my dad built from the ground up that became our refuge in a way.
Our days were very low key, with tíos and tías that were not really blood related - but who we still considered family - popping up here and there to hang out, take a dip in the pool, grill some meat on the BBQ, and have some drinks.
On Maundy Thursday we'd drive to our church in the city for "el lavado de los pies" and after mass, we'd go church hopping to see how each place of worship was celebrating Holy Week. At night, we'd go back to our refuge. Friday and Saturday were very quiet, as we were supposed to be mourning the death of Jesus, so we weren't allowed to be loud, play music that wasn't classical music, or take part in anything that resembled a celebration.
Related: Why Semana Santa Was More Than Spring Break in My Household
At night, my siblings and I would watch the many movies about the passion of Christ that the local channels would broadcast, and anxiously wait for Easter. On Easter Sunday my mom would surprise us with kits to decorate our own Easter eggs, and then my siblings and I had to go get ready for la visita - there was always visita coming that day.
As we got ready, my parents hid the eggs in the backyard, and then we had to go find them. Once the visita arrived, the music would get louder, dancing would ensue, and the whole day felt like a big, happy party. Late in the afternoon, we'd pack up and head back to the city, stopping at church first for the Domingo de Resurrección mass, which was another big celebration where hugs, kisses, and congratulations floated around in a cheerful environment.
As my siblings and I got older and went to college, Semana Santa became a long weekend instead of the whole week, from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday. My parents would try to scope where most of our friends would be spending their days off so we could all have a nice family-friends balance, and the only rule now was that on Friday we were not allowed to party, and we had to wait until at least 10pm on Saturday before we went out, out of respect for Jesus. On Sunday, family time - most likely lunch - was mandatory.
Related: How Celebrating Passover Brought Me Closer to My Catholic Upbringing
Eventually, my siblings and I moved out to different countries - all 3 of us - so Easter became more of a "celebrate how you can" holiday. However, with the world's turn of events, we've been trying to go back to the things that really make us feel safe, which for us, is family. We've agreed on a Zoom lunch/dinner - since we're in different time zones too - where everyone is required to cook something to bring to the virtual table.
Casual attire is preferred, just so we can get out of our PJs and actually put some effort, and our best attitude is required. As for me in particular, I think I'll also live stream a mass even though I'm not necessarily the most religious person anymore. I do think that holding onto the things from your past that made you comfortable can bring a lot of peace, and after all, I was taught that this holiday is about Jesus anyways, so might as well honor that in the process.
If You Have Never Seen the Original Punk'd, You Need to Watch It ASAP - Here's How
Punk'd is back, y'all, and no, you aren't being "punk'd" right now. This practical joke reality series first debuted on MTV back in 2003 and ran through 2007, with Ashton Kutcher serving as producer and host. In the series, he'd pull hilarious pranks on his fellow celebs, and though the series was revived a few different times (once in 2012 by MTV, and again in 2013 by BET), nothing could ever really beat the original series - except maybe until now. In January 2020, it was announced that a new Punk'd reboot will premiere on Quibi with Chance the Rapper at the helm, and we're definitely down to give this reboot a chance (LOL). Of course, before we fully dive into the new series, which premiered April 6, it feels necessary to rewatch all of Ashton Kutcher's old episodes first.
Luckily, if you're looking to binge the first nine seasons of Punk'd, you can do it all in one place. Amazon Prime has all nine seasons available to watch - though we're sorry to say they're not all available to stream for free. For the first four seasons, you can either purchase individual episodes or the entire season, but for seasons five through nine, you have the option to stream for free with MTV Hits on Amazon. A subscription to MTV Hits on Amazon costs $5.99 a month and gives you access to a ton of classic MTV reality series, like Laguna Beach, Jersey Shore, The Challenge, and more. You can also get a seven-day free trial to MTV Hits, so if you think you can watch five seasons of Punk'd in seven days, then go for it.
Don't get us wrong - we're just as excited for this Punk'd reboot as Chance the Rapper. As he said in a press statement, "Punk'd is one of MTV's most iconic franchises. I grew up watching this show and it's surreal to be in the driver's seat this time around on Quibi." And we're ready to come along for the ride . . . after we revisit all of Kutcher's classic pranks.
Thank You, Dwyane Wade, For Showing Us All How to Make Deep-Fried Red Velvet Oreos
If you're currently reading this while standing in front of an open fridge and trying to decide what to snack on next (aka my routine 10 times a day), I'd like to direct your attention to Dwyane Wade's Instagram account. In a post on Wednesday, Dwyane shared a video of himself cooking up a treat so indulgent that I need a glass of milk just looking at it: deep-fried, red velvet Double Stuf Oreos. (In the caption, Dwayne joked that sweets are his worst enemy.)
The recipe begins by creating a red velvet cake batter from scratch, which includes combining the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Once the red velvet cake batter is made, dip your Double Stuf Oreos into the mixture until fully coated. Next, deep-fry each Oreo for about one minute or until the bubbles around the edge of the cookie start to disappear. Gabrielle and the rest of the family definitely have a delicious dessert to look forward to. See Dwyane's full video here and try the recipe for yourself.
The Olive & June Manicure Kit Is, Hands Down, the Best Thing I've Bought Recently
If there is one beauty and self-care ritual I like to keep up with, it's getting my nails done. I can skip a blowout or a facial if need be, but I really love having my nails done. I just feel like myself with a fresh coat of polish. However, I haven't set foot in a nail salon in two months, and while I appreciated the time for my nails to take a polish break, I wanted a little creature comfort. I ordered the Olive & June Studio Kit ($50), and it's a game changer.
I am not a natural artist; the worst grade I ever got in high school was in drawing and painting. I don't even own nail polish; I always use the salon's. So I was super excited to try the Poppy ($16), the Olive & June universal nail polish tool. The idea is that you put the poppy over your nail polish bottle, and it keeps your hand steady so you can paint easily. Reader, it works. It works astonishingly well. I used their brand of polish (which by the way might be the best polish ever), and the above picture is my nails after seven days, no touch ups or anything. Not bad for my very first at-home manicure.
I was reluctant to dive into a manicure kit because I felt like I was washing my hands so often that polish felt futile. However, there is a unique joy I feel in looking down at my fingers and seeing my lavender polish. I'm not only proud that I was able to tackle something I had previously designated impossible, I'm also proud that I did something for myself, and I highly recommend finding something that brings you joy. I'm already thinking about my next manicure.
Dermatologists Make a Shocking Discovery: Skin Rashes Might Be a Symptom of the Coronavirus
Facebook groups often serve as a safe space for people with shared experiences - from new moms to book lovers to dermatologists - to swap stories, advice, and new discoveries among peers. For doctors across the country in particular, and as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the US, many are putting their heads together in such groups to find ways to limit the spread of the coronavirus through photos and information they've gathered on the frontline.
One of the latest takeaways, dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, (or widely known as Dr. Pimple Popper) told POPSUGAR, is the note of a common symptom people who have tested positive for the virus seem to share: skin rashes.
"Around 20 percent of people we've noticed are experiencing these skin rashes, these skin findings associated with COVID," she said "They are even finding that they're associated with people who are asymptomatic, meaning they don't have any other symptoms but they end up testing positive, and this was their presentation, or this was their initial presentation before they got really sick. That can mean that you're an asymptomatic carrier, and they're finding that in young people. It doesn't happen in everybody, but this is a sign, and it's useful for nurses and physicians."
To be clear, this finding has not been acknowledged by public health officials or the CDC, and if you notice any symptoms at all, your first course of action should be to call your doctor. Still, Dr. Lee says it could be especially helpful for anyone staying at home to know that a new skin eruption on you or someone you've been in contact with could be something to look out for - so that you can detect it early and limit the spread of the virus.
There are two rashes to look out for: chilbains and livedoid patterns. If you notice these for the first time and have never experienced them before, contact your doctor.
As for what to look for? "There are two rashes we've noticed," she said (and in this next part, you might want to Google). "A lot of people are getting what is called chilbains, which looks like little purple bumps or spots on your fingers or toes that hurt when you touch them. The other rash is a net-like colored pattern you can get on your body called livedoid pattern. It's the same signs as vasculitis, meaning inflammation in your blood vessels, but in these cases it's not vasculitis."
To help get the word out, Dr. Lee also created a video (above) to share the full details. "It's so wonderful to see how doctors are all coming together online to share [their findings], and it's working. This is how they're saving lives."
POPSUGAR aims to give you the most accurate and up-to-date information about the coronavirus, but details and recommendations about this pandemic may have changed since publication. For the latest information on COVID-19, please check out resources from the WHO, CDC, and local public health departments.
Embark on a Sweet Escape With 38 Spring Desserts
Everyone needs a sweet escape, especially when the weather's as sunny and temperate as spring. Let these 38 desserts, all bright and sunny in flavor and starring seasonal fruits, take you on a sugary getaway. From frozen yogurt popsicle bars to avocado ice creams, and even a no-bake watermelon cake (Yum!), there's not a single treat that's not mouthwatering in taste. Even better, many of these recipes are vegan and keto-friendly, so there's an option for everyone. Get excited for warmer days, budding leaves, and the smell of fresh-cut grass with the refreshing dessert ideas ahead!
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Never Have I Ever: Is Mindy Kaling's New Netflix Show Autobiographical? Here's What She Says
Mindy Kaling's new Netflix comedy, Never Have I Ever, is set to be one of the buzziest comedies of the year, not least because it's rumored to be about Kaling herself! Although the show tells a fictional story with fictional characters, Kaling has been very open about the fact that the show and its characters are inspired by her own early life as an Indian-American girl growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here's how much of Kaling's real life we can expect to see in the show.
At the heart of Never Have I Ever is Kaling's desire to tell a story about the kinds of characters she would have related to when she was a teenager, but that don't get portrayed very often. "Nerds are not only the wallflowers and the quiet ones," Kaling said at a Variety event. "We're ambitious, we have obnoxious personalities sometimes, we want to have sex and dreams like all the other kids." It's an experience, she explained, that she could relate to closely, which made the creative process even more special and personal. "I felt lucky to be able to do a show about an Indian nerd who's also badly behaved, to show that because I'm deeply familiar with it."
The show focuses on Devi, a first-generation Indian-American teenage girl who is an overachieving, whip-smart high school sophomore who also happens to have a short temper that tends to get her into sticky situations. Canadian newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan snagged the role from over 15,000 applicants who auditioned after Kaling posted an open casting call online. In the first trailer, Devi prays for the chance to go to a party with alcohol and drugs (so she can turn them down, of course), for a hot non-nerd boyfriend, and for a better handle on body hair.
Never Have I Ever debuts its first season on Apr. 27 on Netflix, and we know it'll make us laugh and think in the best way!
Embark on a Sweet Escape With 38 Spring Desserts
Everyone needs a sweet escape, especially when the weather's as sunny and temperate as spring. Let these 38 desserts, all bright and sunny in flavor and starring seasonal fruits, take you on a sugary getaway. From frozen yogurt popsicle bars to avocado ice creams, and even a no-bake watermelon cake (Yum!), there's not a single treat that's not mouthwatering in taste. Even better, many of these recipes are vegan and keto-friendly, so there's an option for everyone. Get excited for warmer days, budding leaves, and the smell of fresh-cut grass with the refreshing dessert ideas ahead!
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
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Discover New Favorite Books and Read More in 2020 With the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge
We're not even going to try to play it cool. The sixth annual POPSUGAR Reading Challenge is about to up your 2020 reading game in a big way. In addition to the 40 standard book challenge prompts, we're bringing back the 10 "advanced" prompts for those bibliophiles out there looking for something extra. Are you ready for a plot twist? This year, the advanced section is all 2020-themed, from "a book set in the 1920s" to "a book with a character with a vision impairment or enhancement (a nod to 20/20 vision)."
Another way the 2020 reading challenge is better than ever is that we now have an exclusive POPSUGAR Book Club on Facebook! Join this well-read community of POPSUGAR editors and fellow readers from around the world to swap reading recs for the challenge, reach out when you're stumped on a prompt, share bullet-journaling ideas, or just chat about the latest page-turner you're obsessed with. In fact, one of the prompts is "a book recommended by your favorite blog, vlog, podcast, or online book club," and our members have been actively sharing their reading recs in the group!
We hope this year's challenge broadens your horizons and reboots your love of reading in 2020, maybe even pushing you to read something you never would have picked up before purely based on the "a book you picked up because the title caught your attention" or "a book with a great first line" prompts. Who knows, you may uncover a new favorite genre like bildungsroman, get a fresh perspective from "a book by a trans or nonbinary author," learn something about "a subject you know nothing about," or be transported to "a country beginning with 'C'" that you've always wanted to visit.
Whatever path you take in 2020, we've said it before, and we'll say it again: the point of the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge is to have fun! So who's ready to get started?
Download our printable list here, checking off the books as you go, and pin the handy graphic ahead for reference. Share your progress on Instagram with #popsugarreadingchallenge.
If you're looking for an easy way to digitally track and rate the books you've read for the challenge, we'd suggest also joining this Goodreads group made up of readers who participate in the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge every year.
To help you get started, we're also sharing hand-picked suggestions from our editors and Facebook book club members for what to read for all 50 prompts that make up the 2020 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge!
- Additional reporting by Lilli Boice
Conquer Your Workout With Our 15 Favorite Leggings For Women
No matter how impressive our workout wardrobe may be, we've always got room for more leggings. In honor of the new decade (woah), there have been quite a few pairs that made it into our Hall of Fame. If you're going to crush your New Year's goals, treat yourself to a great new pair of leggings. We love them because they're obviously great to sweat in, but they're also ideal if your weekend plans consist of sitting on the couch. Of all the styles you could possibly choose, these are our 15 favorites.
We know what you're thinking. How could we possibly pick favorite leggings? They're all awesome. Well, while this is true, there are certain pairs that are a cut above the rest, and we found them. Now all you have to do is get moving.
The 15 Greatest Supernatural Monster-of-the-Week Episodes
Despite the finale being delayed, Supernatural is likely still signing off in 2020. Before we say goodbye to Sam and Dean for good, it's time to look back on a few of the episodes that make the series endlessly rewatchable. As much as I enjoy the show's overarching mythology, Supernatural's monster of the week episodes are the ones that I revisit over and over again. The episodes that focus on the Winchester brothers hitting the road to solve a mystery tend to be the most comforting episodes - even when they make me sleep with the lights on. The inventiveness of season 11's "Baby," season three's surprisingly emotional "Mystery Spot," and the real scares in season one's "Bloody Mary" are just a few examples of just how much fun it is to leave the battles between Heaven and Hell behind and focus on what the Winchesters do best: save people and hunt things.
With 15 seasons worth of episodes to choose from, a list of the best Supernatural monster of the week episodes could be practically endless, so I've made some hard cuts (I still love you "Ghostfacers"). But at the end of the day these 15 Supernatural episodes showcase why this show has endured for 15 years and earned a legion of devoted fans in the process.
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