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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If You Need Something Fun to Do This Weekend, Try These 9 Amazon Tie-Dye Kits
We're not sure if you've been made aware, but tie-dye is everywhere right now. The print has been around in the fashion world for the last couple of seasons, but this year, it's taken over everything. What started out as the tie-dye sweatsuit trend has evolved into tie-dye swimwear, tie-dye socks, and tie-dye scrunchies. Basically, we're into all things tie-dye, and if you're as in love with the trend as we are, we've got good news for you; you can make your own with these nine kits, all available on Amazon.
Whether you want to tie-dye your favorite white t-shirt or feel like adding some color to your socks, there's a kit you'll love. You could even tie-dye your face mask! Keep reading to shop our picks.
Read 'Em and Weep! 101 Tattoos Inspired by Famous Books
The things we read in the books we love often stay with us for a long time, but for some, they stay forever - literally. Tattoos based on books are a beautiful way of keeping our favorite literary memories, characters, and quotes alive even after we've turned the last page. We've rounded up some artistic interpretations of famous works - from the Harry Potter and Hunger Games series to Pride and Prejudice and The Little Prince. Read 'em and weep!
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes, Lauren Harano, and Tara Block
This $25 Floral T-Shirt Dress Is the Best Thing I've Bought All Summer
I'm someone who loves spending time outside. Whether I'm chatting with neighbors or walking my dog, I love a good healthy dose of vitamin D when I can schedule it in. Now that it's consistently hot outside, I realized I needed to find more warm-weather outfits that were easy to put together. Sure I could go for denim shorts or my biker shorts, but I always feel like I have to put a lot of effort into styling; I wanted to find something more turnkey. I set out to find the perfect Summer dress and set a few rules before I started shopping: the dress had to have a fun print (prints just make me happy), it couldn't hug my waist (nothing more uncomfortable than being hot in a dress that's also tight), and it had to be machine washable (dry cleaning is for the birds). It didn't take long before I found it: the Old Navy Jersey Swing Dress ($25) checked all my boxes.
I took a look at the fabric before ordering (a mix of rayon and spandex) and decided to actually order down a size, which sounds crazy considering I wanted to find an easy-going and roomy dress, but it ended up being the right move. The dress fits exactly like a t-shirt up top and is relaxed through the body with a flared hem that swings out as you walk, so there is a ton of space to move around. I also didn't want it to be too long because I knew I'd want to wear the dress with socks and sneakers; I like when dresses hit a few inches up above the knee.
This dress has been my absolute favorite purchase this Summer. I plan on wrapping a denim shirt around my waist when I wear it for the Fourth of July, and down the line I can wear it with sandals and a straw bag.
Read 'Em and Weep! 101 Tattoos Inspired by Famous Books
The things we read in the books we love often stay with us for a long time, but for some, they stay forever - literally. Tattoos based on books are a beautiful way of keeping our favorite literary memories, characters, and quotes alive even after we've turned the last page. We've rounded up some artistic interpretations of famous works - from the Harry Potter and Hunger Games series to Pride and Prejudice and The Little Prince. Read 'em and weep!
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes, Lauren Harano, and Tara Block
This 3-in-1 Wand Is My Favorite Eyebrow Pencil, and Now It's 20% Off
I've always had sparse eyebrows, and I fill them in almost daily. Over the past decade, I've tried what seems like every brow pencil, pen, and makeup there is. A few have been at the top of my list, but nothing has ever fulfilled my wishes. I always found myself mixing one pen with another pencil, then using a clear gel with a little colored gel. It felt like too much work.
Then, I was lucky enough to get a preview of our beauty collection early when it first came out. After one quick glance, I knew there was one product I needed: the Beauty by POPSUGAR Triple Play 3-in-1 Brow ($23). What drew me to it was that it's not your run-of-the-mill pencil. It also features a clear gel and a highlighter stick (YES) all in one!
Its easy-to-apply applicator has a square-like shape with ultrathin corners that fill every nook and cranny. My favorite feature: it's perfect for multitasking! While using it, I am able to switch back and forth between the applicator tip and the clear gel, which helps shape my hairs and keep them in place while continuing to fill them out. Plus, the highlighter is an added bonus. Not only has it saved space in my makeup bag, but it just works so well.
Need more convincing? Right now if you use the code POPSUGAR, you can get it for 20 percent off. Keep reading to check out how I use it and get one for yourself.
Prevent Injuries and Alleviate Tight Muscles With This Simple Post-Run Cooldown
For some reason, warming up and cooling down before and after a workout seems to be dreaded by the masses. We know you're excited to jump right in to the workout, but to prevent getting injured and to ensure that you're training at an optimal level, a proper warmup and cooldown is essential.
Before going on a run, you should do dynamic movements such as the calf stretch, thoracic spine rotation, and hamstring stretch to elevate your heart rate and get your muscles ready to work. After you've finished your run - no matter how far or how fast you went – you've got to make sure you treat your body with the same TLC and cool down properly. There isn't one perfect way to cool down, but here are some general guidelines you should follow after every run.
"People should cool down after a run, or exercise in general, because it helps to normalize your heart rate and blood pressure," Vinh Pham, DPT, founder of Myodetox and Asystem's director of recovery, told POPSUGAR. Cooling down also helps to regulate your breathing, blood flow, heart rate, and brings your body's temperature back to preexercise levels, which prevents you from feeling faint and getting sick, he explained.
The cool down is also a great opportunity to stretch out tired muscles, which will more than likely become tight later - and we all know that tight muscles after running is miserable. You've probably heard that you should save static stretching for after a workout and it's true. Static stretching can decrease your strength and power output before a training session, and postworkout is a great time to get them in. Consider stretches like a forward fold and the straddle stretch because your body is still warm and has more elasticity in the muscles, Pham said.
Taking an extra 10 minutes to cool down after a run may seem unnecessary but it can help you prevent feeling sick and repeatedly building up tightness in your muscles, which can make you more prone to injury, Pham explained. To avoid this, he recommends completing a slow jog for three to five minutes after a run to decrease your heart rate. After that, walk for one to two minutes in order to bring your heart rate back to a resting rate.
Once you've finished walking, you can focus on slow stretches targeting the muscles and joints of the muscles being used. For example, after a run, you'll want to focus on the muscles in your legs such as your calves, hamstrings, and quadriceps; you'll want to stretch or roll out your feet and toes; and you'll even want to stretch out your arms. And if you're feeling extra sore or want to show your muscles a little more TLC, Pham recommends foam rolling as well.
Cooling down and recovering is just as important as your running workouts and only takes a couple of extra minutes to complete. By doing so, you'll be able to prevent injury and help keep your body performing at an optimal level. In addition to cooling down, don't forget to fuel your body with adequate nutrition before and after your workouts to sustain your energy levels and to help your muscles repair.
Celeb Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Shares a Fun and Fast-Paced Bodyweight HIIT Workout
Want a fun cardio workout that will target your entire body and get your heart rate up? Here's a seven-exercise circuit celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins shared on her Instagram page. She did it with personal trainer Beth Alexander - six feet apart, of course - because workouts are way more fun with a buddy!
This HIIT circuit workout includes seven bodyweight moves that are fast-paced, and require lots of jumping and planking. Even though these exercises are challenging, don't they look like fun? Grab a friend and try the workout below.
7-Exercise Bodyweight HIIT Circuit
Directions: Jenkins said to perform each move for 30 to 60 seconds and do two to three sets of each.
- 180 squat jump
- Power knee
- Jack + squat thrust
- Squat + 4 toe taps
- Plank jack + side plank kick through
- Plank to alternate ankle tap
- Plank + knee to opposte elbow
The Key to Keeping My Anxiety in Check Amid COVID-19? My 2 Dogs
I am definitely a fully-obsessed dog mom all the time, but during this pandemic, my dogs have brought me even more joy than normal - and helped decrease my anxiety. I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (as well as depression and OCD) when I was in college. Over the years, I've learned how to handle my anxiety fairly well, but my dogs are especially helpful when it comes to managing my anxiety. This pandemic has brought about some extra worrying, and I've appreciated my dogs even more than usual. I know I'm not the only one whose pets help with my anxiety - everyone knows that having a pet is good for the soul, even without a global pandemic.
I am lucky enough to have two dogs. Olive is a 52 lb. cattle dog and pit bull mix. She belonged to my wife before I met her, but Olive and I were fast friends. While Olive is more protective and stand-offish, she is highly sensitive to emotions. If I cry or seem upset, she jumps into my lap no matter where I am sitting and licks my face until I stop. I also have a small dog named Hank. Hank is a pit bull, chihuahua, pug mix, and weighs 16 lbs. Hank and I are joined at the hip; we joke that he is my husband. If I leave the room, he comes with me, and even when I am exercising or getting ready for the day, he is always standing close by, looking me right in the eye. The obsession is mutual. Not only do my wife and I adore our dogs, our dogs adore one another. While they aren't big snugglers with each other, they love to run around together, and often stop and "check in" on the other one with some friendly sniffs and licks. The two of them truly complete our family, and since we aren't having kids, we really dote on them.
My dogs have been great for helping me cope with anxiety during the coronavirus. First and foremost, they give me purpose and something to focus on beyond my own self. No matter what else is happening, my dogs need food, water, attention, and walks. Plus, from the moment I wake up, I have company and something to take care of. Olive, our bigger dog, absolutely loves her meals and she expects them on time. Every morning at 6 a.m., she whines and barks until we feed her. It's annoying (especially when we are tired) but her insistence keeps me from sleeping all day, or just staying in bed, something I can be tempted to do if I'm feeling extra anxious. While Hank prefers to stay cuddled in bed, as soon as his sister starts barking for food, he tries to pull the blankets off of us to let us know he's hungry, too. When I feel anxious, getting out of bed can feel nearly impossible, but Olive would never allow that. Plus, spending time with them gives me something to look forward to, which can motivate me out of bed as well.
My dogs also need to be walked, and that helps get me out of the house and moving my body. I have found that going outside for some fresh air and some light movement really helps dissolve my anxiety, and I am grateful that my dogs provide motivation to do it even when I don't feel like it. Both of my dogs get antsy if they're cooped up for too long, and will remind us (usually through some gentle barking and whining) that playing in the backyard is no substitute for a good, long walk around the neighborhood. My wife and I have made these daily walks a priority, and it helps us stay connected as well - we get out from behind our computers and spend time together. Everyone feels better after these walks and it's such a good reminder that we need air and movement to thrive.
And even though my dogs aren't trained support dogs, they provide a lot of emotional support - Hank in particular. Hank is almost always glued to me, and he absolutely loves to snuggle and be petted. Recently, I was finishing up a work task that felt overwhelming. As if by a sixth sense, Hank knew I was feeling stressed and he came over and wedged his head under my laptop until I was forced to stop and give his soft ears a pet. It was a good reminder to take a break and that simple reset helped my whole mood. Plus, I feel deeply loved by both Olive and Hank every day, something that feels extra nice in a time when life feels pretty lonely. Not seeing my friends and co-workers has been really challenging, and spending time with my dogs has helped me cope. Dogs are obviously unaware of what is happening, and their carefree, loving attitude reminds me to be positive. My dogs are still obsessed with happily playing with their toys, running around, and snuggling with me at every opportunity. Their simple joy helps me feel hopeful and their unconditional love grounds me; even just taking a moment to pet them can bring me back to the present.
I love having dogs - it's one of my favorite things in life. Now, I love it even more, because I get to be home with my dogs all the time. Their love and the joy they bring me has helped soothe me, and given me a reason to get out of the house and take care of something beyond myself especially when my anxiety is threatening to overtake me. Having dogs is always wonderful, but during this pandemic, it has been even more important to my mental and physical health.
This 3-in-1 Wand Is My Favorite Eyebrow Pencil, and Now It's 20% Off
I've always had sparse eyebrows, and I fill them in almost daily. Over the past decade, I've tried what seems like every brow pencil, pen, and makeup there is. A few have been at the top of my list, but nothing has ever fulfilled my wishes. I always found myself mixing one pen with another pencil, then using a clear gel with a little colored gel. It felt like too much work.
Then, I was lucky enough to get a preview of our beauty collection early when it first came out. After one quick glance, I knew there was one product I needed: the Beauty by POPSUGAR Triple Play 3-in-1 Brow ($23). What drew me to it was that it's not your run-of-the-mill pencil. It also features a clear gel and a highlighter stick (YES) all in one!
Its easy-to-apply applicator has a square-like shape with ultrathin corners that fill every nook and cranny. My favorite feature: it's perfect for multitasking! While using it, I am able to switch back and forth between the applicator tip and the clear gel, which helps shape my hairs and keep them in place while continuing to fill them out. Plus, the highlighter is an added bonus. Not only has it saved space in my makeup bag, but it just works so well.
Need more convincing? Right now if you use the code POPSUGAR, you can get it for 20 percent off. Keep reading to check out how I use it and get one for yourself.
Warning: These Sexy Movies on Netflix This July Are Dangerously Hot
As if July wasn't hot enough, Netflix's movie offerings for the month are hotter than ever. From sexy rom-coms to erotic thrillers to sensual biopics, Netflix has a hot-and-heavy movie for everyone this July - though you'll want to make sure to crank the A/C and chug some water before watching. Why stay inside to watch a movie on a summer's day, you ask? Unlike a day at the beach, sexy movies won't give you a sunburn, leave you with sand in your pants, or require you to go anywhere but your couch. Here are some hot movies to check out on Netflix this July if you think you can handle the heat.
Read 'Em and Weep! 101 Tattoos Inspired by Famous Books
The things we read in the books we love often stay with us for a long time, but for some, they stay forever - literally. Tattoos based on books are a beautiful way of keeping our favorite literary memories, characters, and quotes alive even after we've turned the last page. We've rounded up some artistic interpretations of famous works - from the Harry Potter and Hunger Games series to Pride and Prejudice and The Little Prince. Read 'em and weep!
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes, Lauren Harano, and Tara Block
This $25 Floral T-Shirt Dress Is the Best Thing I've Bought All Summer
I'm someone who loves spending time outside. Whether I'm chatting with neighbors or walking my dog, I love a good healthy dose of vitamin D when I can schedule it in. Now that it's consistently hot outside, I realized I needed to find more warm-weather outfits that were easy to put together. Sure I could go for denim shorts or my biker shorts, but I always feel like I have to put a lot of effort into styling; I wanted to find something more turnkey. I set out to find the perfect Summer dress and set a few rules before I started shopping: the dress had to have a fun print (prints just make me happy), it couldn't hug my waist (nothing more uncomfortable than being hot in a dress that's also tight), and it had to be machine washable (dry cleaning is for the birds). It didn't take long before I found it: the Old Navy Jersey Swing Dress ($25) checked all my boxes.
I took a look at the fabric before ordering (a mix of rayon and spandex) and decided to actually order down a size, which sounds crazy considering I wanted to find an easy-going and roomy dress, but it ended up being the right move. The dress fits exactly like a t-shirt up top and is relaxed through the body with a flared hem that swings out as you walk, so there is a ton of space to move around. I also didn't want it to be too long because I knew I'd want to wear the dress with socks and sneakers; I like when dresses hit a few inches up above the knee.
This dress has been my absolute favorite purchase this Summer. I plan on wrapping a denim shirt around my waist when I wear it for the Fourth of July, and down the line I can wear it with sandals and a straw bag.
The Key to Keeping My Anxiety in Check Amid COVID-19? My 2 Dogs
I am definitely a fully-obsessed dog mom all the time, but during this pandemic, my dogs have brought me even more joy than normal - and helped decrease my anxiety. I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (as well as depression and OCD) when I was in college. Over the years, I've learned how to handle my anxiety fairly well, but my dogs are especially helpful when it comes to managing my anxiety. This pandemic has brought about some extra worrying, and I've appreciated my dogs even more than usual. I know I'm not the only one whose pets help with my anxiety - everyone knows that having a pet is good for the soul, even without a global pandemic.
I am lucky enough to have two dogs. Olive is a 52 lb. cattle dog and pit bull mix. She belonged to my wife before I met her, but Olive and I were fast friends. While Olive is more protective and stand-offish, she is highly sensitive to emotions. If I cry or seem upset, she jumps into my lap no matter where I am sitting and licks my face until I stop. I also have a small dog named Hank. Hank is a pit bull, chihuahua, pug mix, and weighs 16 lbs. Hank and I are joined at the hip; we joke that he is my husband. If I leave the room, he comes with me, and even when I am exercising or getting ready for the day, he is always standing close by, looking me right in the eye. The obsession is mutual. Not only do my wife and I adore our dogs, our dogs adore one another. While they aren't big snugglers with each other, they love to run around together, and often stop and "check in" on the other one with some friendly sniffs and licks. The two of them truly complete our family, and since we aren't having kids, we really dote on them.
My dogs have been great for helping me cope with anxiety during the coronavirus. First and foremost, they give me purpose and something to focus on beyond my own self. No matter what else is happening, my dogs need food, water, attention, and walks. Plus, from the moment I wake up, I have company and something to take care of. Olive, our bigger dog, absolutely loves her meals and she expects them on time. Every morning at 6 a.m., she whines and barks until we feed her. It's annoying (especially when we are tired) but her insistence keeps me from sleeping all day, or just staying in bed, something I can be tempted to do if I'm feeling extra anxious. While Hank prefers to stay cuddled in bed, as soon as his sister starts barking for food, he tries to pull the blankets off of us to let us know he's hungry, too. When I feel anxious, getting out of bed can feel nearly impossible, but Olive would never allow that. Plus, spending time with them gives me something to look forward to, which can motivate me out of bed as well.
My dogs also need to be walked, and that helps get me out of the house and moving my body. I have found that going outside for some fresh air and some light movement really helps dissolve my anxiety, and I am grateful that my dogs provide motivation to do it even when I don't feel like it. Both of my dogs get antsy if they're cooped up for too long, and will remind us (usually through some gentle barking and whining) that playing in the backyard is no substitute for a good, long walk around the neighborhood. My wife and I have made these daily walks a priority, and it helps us stay connected as well - we get out from behind our computers and spend time together. Everyone feels better after these walks and it's such a good reminder that we need air and movement to thrive.
And even though my dogs aren't trained support dogs, they provide a lot of emotional support - Hank in particular. Hank is almost always glued to me, and he absolutely loves to snuggle and be petted. Recently, I was finishing up a work task that felt overwhelming. As if by a sixth sense, Hank knew I was feeling stressed and he came over and wedged his head under my laptop until I was forced to stop and give his soft ears a pet. It was a good reminder to take a break and that simple reset helped my whole mood. Plus, I feel deeply loved by both Olive and Hank every day, something that feels extra nice in a time when life feels pretty lonely. Not seeing my friends and co-workers has been really challenging, and spending time with my dogs has helped me cope. Dogs are obviously unaware of what is happening, and their carefree, loving attitude reminds me to be positive. My dogs are still obsessed with happily playing with their toys, running around, and snuggling with me at every opportunity. Their simple joy helps me feel hopeful and their unconditional love grounds me; even just taking a moment to pet them can bring me back to the present.
I love having dogs - it's one of my favorite things in life. Now, I love it even more, because I get to be home with my dogs all the time. Their love and the joy they bring me has helped soothe me, and given me a reason to get out of the house and take care of something beyond myself especially when my anxiety is threatening to overtake me. Having dogs is always wonderful, but during this pandemic, it has been even more important to my mental and physical health.
There's a Theory That Dead to Me Is a Grace and Frankie Prequel and . . . We're Into It
After binge-watching the morbidly dark, buddy comedy Dead to Me in its entirety, I craved another strong female relationship, but without the homicidal subplot. Naturally, that desire led me to another Netflix original, Grace and Frankie. A striking similarity between the lead characters of both series made me wonder if Netflix is secretly making their own Marvel-esque universe. Certainly, Netflix has built a culture within its original content by recycling familiar actors in new releases, and even cross-promoting on shows (cue To All the Boys I've Loved Before star Lana Condor crashing an episode of Nailed It!). While it may seem far-fetched to link the happy-go-lucky lives of Grace and Frankie to Dead to Me's Jen and Judy, here are five reasons why it isn't totally impossible.
1. Identical Personalities
Jen (Christina Applegate) is a strong-willed, uneven-tempered blonde with killer looks. Grace (Jane Fonda) is exactly the same, plus a few decades. Both women have a sharp tongue used most often to criticize the hippie antics of their best friends. Jen and Grace both begrudgingly befriended a brunette flower child with a minor marijuana habit. Frankie (Lily Tomlin) and Judy (Linda Cardellini) follow their hearts, guided by spiritual connections to the universe and soul-soothing crystals. While Judy and Frankie's organic, quirky auras provide comic relief in each show, they also balance Grace and Jen's coarse personalities.
2. An Affinity For the Beach
Both shows make a point of flaunting the wealth of their locations and proximity to beach life. Jen and Judy call Laguna Beach home, but who's to say they didn't relocate to sunny San Diego years later, and change their names to Grace and Frankie? Jen built her career on selling multimillion-dollar beach homes, and Grace was very adamant about keeping the beach house after her divorce. One Reddit thread even noted that the shows may use the same sets. Coincidence? I think not.
3. Judy and Frankie's Infertility
A major plot line in Dead to Me's first season is Judy's struggle to conceive and carry a child to term. After experiencing five miscarriages, she had nearly given up her dream of becoming a mother. After an assumed pregnancy scare, Judy learns that she is no longer able to become pregnant. Frankie has two adopted sons, and also struggled to conceive with her ex-husband, Sol (Sam Waterston).
4. Grace and Jen's Unhealthy Relationships
Both Grace and Jen have a tendency to stay in unhappy relationships for far too long. Jen and her husband were at each other's throats constantly before he died, and it was later revealed that he had been having an affair for over a year. Grace's husband also had an affair for 20 years, citing her lack of love for him as a reason for straying. Grace admitted to never truly being happy with him, and Jen often berates herself for not leaving her husband when things got rough. If Grace is future Jen, it seems that some old habits don't die.
5. Connected by the Men in Their Lives
The death of Jen's husband brought her to Judy, and the death of Judy's ex-fiancée forever bonded her to Jen. Even when the two have a falling out, they are always brought back together by the secrets they share about their deceased partners. Grace and Frankie hated each other, only connected by their husbands' law partnership. When that law partnership blossomed into something more, the two women were forced together, inevitably falling into an enviable friendship. In both shows, the friends regularly swear each other off, only for their shared circumstances to push them back into each others' good graces by the next episode.
Well, thoughts on this theory?
Prevent Injuries and Alleviate Tight Muscles With This Simple Post-Run Cooldown
For some reason, warming up and cooling down before and after a workout seems to be dreaded by the masses. We know you're excited to jump right in to the workout, but to prevent getting injured and to ensure that you're training at an optimal level, a proper warmup and cooldown is essential.
Before going on a run, you should do dynamic movements such as the calf stretch, thoracic spine rotation, and hamstring stretch to elevate your heart rate and get your muscles ready to work. After you've finished your run - no matter how far or how fast you went – you've got to make sure you treat your body with the same TLC and cool down properly. There isn't one perfect way to cool down, but here are some general guidelines you should follow after every run.
"People should cool down after a run, or exercise in general, because it helps to normalize your heart rate and blood pressure," Vinh Pham, DPT, founder of Myodetox and Asystem's director of recovery, told POPSUGAR. Cooling down also helps to regulate your breathing, blood flow, heart rate, and brings your body's temperature back to preexercise levels, which prevents you from feeling faint and getting sick, he explained.
The cool down is also a great opportunity to stretch out tired muscles, which will more than likely become tight later - and we all know that tight muscles after running is miserable. You've probably heard that you should save static stretching for after a workout and it's true. Static stretching can decrease your strength and power output before a training session, and postworkout is a great time to get them in. Consider stretches like a forward fold and the straddle stretch because your body is still warm and has more elasticity in the muscles, Pham said.
Taking an extra 10 minutes to cool down after a run may seem unnecessary but it can help you prevent feeling sick and repeatedly building up tightness in your muscles, which can make you more prone to injury, Pham explained. To avoid this, he recommends completing a slow jog for three to five minutes after a run to decrease your heart rate. After that, walk for one to two minutes in order to bring your heart rate back to a resting rate.
Once you've finished walking, you can focus on slow stretches targeting the muscles and joints of the muscles being used. For example, after a run, you'll want to focus on the muscles in your legs such as your calves, hamstrings, and quadriceps; you'll want to stretch or roll out your feet and toes; and you'll even want to stretch out your arms. And if you're feeling extra sore or want to show your muscles a little more TLC, Pham recommends foam rolling as well.
Cooling down and recovering is just as important as your running workouts and only takes a couple of extra minutes to complete. By doing so, you'll be able to prevent injury and help keep your body performing at an optimal level. In addition to cooling down, don't forget to fuel your body with adequate nutrition before and after your workouts to sustain your energy levels and to help your muscles repair.
Celeb Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Shares a Fun and Fast-Paced Bodyweight HIIT Workout
Want a fun cardio workout that will target your entire body and get your heart rate up? Here's a seven-exercise circuit celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins shared on her Instagram page. She did it with personal trainer Beth Alexander - six feet apart, of course - because workouts are way more fun with a buddy!
This HIIT circuit workout includes seven bodyweight moves that are fast-paced, and require lots of jumping and planking. Even though these exercises are challenging, don't they look like fun? Grab a friend and try the workout below.
7-Exercise Bodyweight HIIT Circuit
Directions: Jenkins said to perform each move for 30 to 60 seconds and do two to three sets of each.
- 180 squat jump
- Power knee
- Jack + squat thrust
- Squat + 4 toe taps
- Plank jack + side plank kick through
- Plank to alternate ankle tap
- Plank + knee to opposte elbow
5 Things to Know About Eli Brown, the Star of Netflix's The F**k-It List
Eli Brown stars in Netflix's latest high school comedy, The F**k-It List, and even if his name doesn't sound familiar, there's a good chance you've seen him before. Eli first got his start on screen on Freeform's Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists as Dylan Walker. He's also set to star in HBO Max's upcoming Gossip Girl reboot, though his role is being kept under wraps. Given that Eli is quite the newcomer, you probably want to know more about him, right? From his celebrity idols to his current relationship status, get to know Eli with these quick facts.
The 4 Best Moves to Improve Your Flexibility at Home, According to a Trainer
Exercise does a body good, but if you don't stretch properly, it can leave you feeling sore. Tight hips or hamstrings, back pain, or an achy chest and shoulders aren't just problematic for future workouts, they can make everyday movements like sitting in a desk chair downright uncomfortable. And if not fixed, over time this can limit your range of motion, leaving you prone to doing your workouts with poor form and possibly injuring yourself.
Keep your joints healthy with these four flexibility exercises from Holly Roser, NASM-certified personal trainer and owner of Holly Roser Fitness in San Matteo, CA. Each move targets a typical tight zone, helping to keep muscles loose and relieve any tension throughout the body. The only equipment you need is a mat, making this routine one you can easily do first thing in the morning or before bed.
Ever Wondered What a Dermatologist's Skin-Care Routine Looks Like? We Asked 13 to Find Out
There's no one we trust and look to more for skin-care advice than board-certified dermatologists. Whether we're struggling with acne, looking to address hyperpigmentation, or seeking top-notch anti-aging treatments, a quick trip to the dermatologist can solve so many of our problems.
With access to the most advanced treatments and efficacious beauty products, we're always curious to find out what products really make the cut and end up in a dermatologist's skin-care routine. Is there a drugstore hero that they rely on day in and day out? What about a product they splurge on without a hint of regret? If you're equally curious about what dermatologists put on their face to keep their skin healthy and looking its best, keep reading. We tapped 13 of the top dermatologists in the game to reveal their summer skin-care routines.
She's a Professor and Black Girls Run Ambassador, and This Is Her Workout Routine
This is Meet My Workout Routine, where we profile weekly workout routines - unvarnished and imperfect - from women across all walks of life. Check out our past profiles here.
Who: Tiffany Chenault, PhD, is a professor at Salem State University who researches and writes on the intersectionality of gender, race, and running. She's a traveler with the goal of running a half-marathon in every state (she got to 46 before the pandemic) and is the Boston chapter ambassador for Black Girls Run. She blogs about her running journey on RunISee50.com.
What: Her workout routine over one week in June 2020
The details: Tiffany described herself as an "early morning, cool weather runner." This was the first week of summer (aka not exactly "cool weather"), and she said it was an interesting but challenging week, as she was also dealing with some knee pain. She runs in Boston and the greater Boston area. "Running in different neighborhoods and communities not only motivates and mixes up the runs," she told POPSUGAR, "but it's also a way to understand and see the diversity (or lack [thereof]) in running."
Keep reading for an up-close-and-personal look at a week of Tiffany's workouts.
5 Things to Know About Eli Brown, the Star of Netflix's The F**k-It List
Eli Brown stars in Netflix's latest high school comedy, The F**k-It List, and even if his name doesn't sound familiar, there's a good chance you've seen him before. Eli first got his start on screen on Freeform's Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists as Dylan Walker. He's also set to star in HBO Max's upcoming Gossip Girl reboot, though his role is being kept under wraps. Given that Eli is quite the newcomer, you probably want to know more about him, right? From his celebrity idols to his current relationship status, get to know Eli with these quick facts.
The Key to Keeping My Anxiety in Check Amid COVID-19? My 2 Dogs
I am definitely a fully-obsessed dog mom all the time, but during this pandemic, my dogs have brought me even more joy than normal - and helped decrease my anxiety. I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (as well as depression and OCD) when I was in college. Over the years, I've learned how to handle my anxiety fairly well, but my dogs are especially helpful when it comes to managing my anxiety. This pandemic has brought about some extra worrying, and I've appreciated my dogs even more than usual. I know I'm not the only one whose pets help with my anxiety - everyone knows that having a pet is good for the soul, even without a global pandemic.
I am lucky enough to have two dogs. Olive is a 52 lb. cattle dog and pit bull mix. She belonged to my wife before I met her, but Olive and I were fast friends. While Olive is more protective and stand-offish, she is highly sensitive to emotions. If I cry or seem upset, she jumps into my lap no matter where I am sitting and licks my face until I stop. I also have a small dog named Hank. Hank is a pit bull, chihuahua, pug mix, and weighs 16 lbs. Hank and I are joined at the hip; we joke that he is my husband. If I leave the room, he comes with me, and even when I am exercising or getting ready for the day, he is always standing close by, looking me right in the eye. The obsession is mutual. Not only do my wife and I adore our dogs, our dogs adore one another. While they aren't big snugglers with each other, they love to run around together, and often stop and "check in" on the other one with some friendly sniffs and licks. The two of them truly complete our family, and since we aren't having kids, we really dote on them.
My dogs have been great for helping me cope with anxiety during the coronavirus. First and foremost, they give me purpose and something to focus on beyond my own self. No matter what else is happening, my dogs need food, water, attention, and walks. Plus, from the moment I wake up, I have company and something to take care of. Olive, our bigger dog, absolutely loves her meals and she expects them on time. Every morning at 6 a.m., she whines and barks until we feed her. It's annoying (especially when we are tired) but her insistence keeps me from sleeping all day, or just staying in bed, something I can be tempted to do if I'm feeling extra anxious. While Hank prefers to stay cuddled in bed, as soon as his sister starts barking for food, he tries to pull the blankets off of us to let us know he's hungry, too. When I feel anxious, getting out of bed can feel nearly impossible, but Olive would never allow that. Plus, spending time with them gives me something to look forward to, which can motivate me out of bed as well.
My dogs also need to be walked, and that helps get me out of the house and moving my body. I have found that going outside for some fresh air and some light movement really helps dissolve my anxiety, and I am grateful that my dogs provide motivation to do it even when I don't feel like it. Both of my dogs get antsy if they're cooped up for too long, and will remind us (usually through some gentle barking and whining) that playing in the backyard is no substitute for a good, long walk around the neighborhood. My wife and I have made these daily walks a priority, and it helps us stay connected as well - we get out from behind our computers and spend time together. Everyone feels better after these walks and it's such a good reminder that we need air and movement to thrive.
And even though my dogs aren't trained support dogs, they provide a lot of emotional support - Hank in particular. Hank is almost always glued to me, and he absolutely loves to snuggle and be petted. Recently, I was finishing up a work task that felt overwhelming. As if by a sixth sense, Hank knew I was feeling stressed and he came over and wedged his head under my laptop until I was forced to stop and give his soft ears a pet. It was a good reminder to take a break and that simple reset helped my whole mood. Plus, I feel deeply loved by both Olive and Hank every day, something that feels extra nice in a time when life feels pretty lonely. Not seeing my friends and co-workers has been really challenging, and spending time with my dogs has helped me cope. Dogs are obviously unaware of what is happening, and their carefree, loving attitude reminds me to be positive. My dogs are still obsessed with happily playing with their toys, running around, and snuggling with me at every opportunity. Their simple joy helps me feel hopeful and their unconditional love grounds me; even just taking a moment to pet them can bring me back to the present.
I love having dogs - it's one of my favorite things in life. Now, I love it even more, because I get to be home with my dogs all the time. Their love and the joy they bring me has helped soothe me, and given me a reason to get out of the house and take care of something beyond myself especially when my anxiety is threatening to overtake me. Having dogs is always wonderful, but during this pandemic, it has been even more important to my mental and physical health.
Raising an Abandoned Kitten Helped Prepare Me for the Shock of Post-Grad Life
I've always been a cat lover. In my senior year of college, I filled that need with my roommate's sweet fur baby. The sadness I felt when my roommate moved out of our place, taking her cat with her? Unreal. So when one day, as I was driving back home from class, I saw a bunch of cats hanging out outside an abandoned house in my neighborhood, you can understand why I had to stop and take pictures. As I approached, the cats ran away, except one. The only one left was this tiny emaciated kitten - she was too weak to run away like the others. I would've left her alone, but she looked nearly dead and I couldn't leave her to fend for herself. I caught her by using an old box in my car and immediately took her to my local animal hospital. I named her Zebra after her black and white fur.
According to the vet, she had some form of kitty pneumonia. The infection had caused her to stop eating, so she was on the brink of starvation. Her chest was congested so badly that she struggled to breathe; even her meows sounded like rocks in a blender. Her left eye was also completely swollen shut. Needless to say, her recovery was going to take a lot of work. She needed several rounds of an antibiotic treatment at the animal hospital to help clear up her infection, plus the vet recommended three different medicines for her to take daily for her illness and her eye. Zebra was also so young when I found her that she had to be spoon-fed actual baby food. The vet explained what I'd need to do: feed her three to four times a day, apply a medication to her eye twice a day, and orally give her two different antibiotics. I can't lie, I was overwhelmed.
But I was prepared for the challenge: I took notes during each visit and asked every question I could possibly think of. I'd fallen in love with Zebra already, and this cat was not going to die on my watch. But this meant that I would have to completely change my hectic college lifestyle.
The first thing I changed was the amount of time I spent on campus. With a busy schedule, I was away from home more often than not. And despite popular belief, kittens should be checked on every four to six hours when they're between 8 weeks and 6 months old, and they shouldn't be left alone for an entire workday until at least 6 months old. That meant no more late nights on campus, at least while Zebra was still a kitten. It turned out being home was good for me, too. I used that extra time to wind down, something I rarely ever did. It offered me a chance to disconnect from my busy college existence and to just breathe, which made a huge impact on how I handled the stress of school.
Next, I had to fix my eating schedule. My diet was unfortunately never really a priority to me, especially when I moved off campus. I'm embarrassed to say that I could go the entire day without eating and not even notice. I found that it was easier to remember to spoon feed my kitten if I feed her every time that I ate, especially since she needed to eat three to four times a day. But, in order to do this I had to actually eat at my place. While I could survive on a diet consisting of fast food and grab-and-go meals, my ailing kitten needed more attention. The vet recommended either feeding her mashed up wet cat food or actual human baby food (as long as it didn't have any seasoning in it, just chicken and water). So luckily for me, finding food for her was relatively cheap and easy. She only needed about half a small jar of baby food per feeding, so it was also pretty easy to stock up on.
Finally, I had to have some type of routine to make sure I was caring for her on time. I would wake up a couple hours before my first class to give Zebra her medicine and some food, clean up her space in my bathroom, and then drop her off at the vet for her treatment. I finally took advantage of the reminder app on my phone, and put sticky notes all around my room with reminders like "refrigerate Zebra's medicine" and "keep bathroom door opened for Zebra." This was a huge feat for someone as disorganized as myself. Up until that point, my planners remained empty and I mostly relied on memory to get me through my homework (how I managed all four years is a wonder). But I didn't mind the extra effort because it was nice to be able to pour myself into something other than my schoolwork, graduation, or work. In a way, it gave me a glimpse into what my life post-grad would look like. Instead of being focused on assignments, I will center my life around my well-being and the well-being of those in my care. There would be less disorganized days that lead into long nights.
I'm glad to say that work paid off because now, three months later, Zebra and I are inseparable. She has grown from this near-dead kitten into a hilariously curious and independent cat. Bringing her into my life has helped usher me into my new chapter of adulthood - which I'm excited to take on together.
mardi 30 juin 2020
NASA Created a Fragrance, and We Can Finally Know What Outer Space Smells Like
If you were ever wondering what space smells like - I mean, who hasn't? - you might be able to get a whiff very soon. Years after its creation, Eau de Space, an outer space-scented fragrance developed by NASA, is coming to the masses.
Chemist Steve Pearce originally designed the perfume in 2008 for astronauts to train themselves on how space smells before launching into orbit. But recently, the team behind Eau de Space launched a Kickstarter campaign to commercialize the perfume and bring it down to Earth. While individuals will also be able to buy the fragrance directly, the brand's primary goal is to manufacture Eau de Space to increase interest in STEM learning through experiential education for K-12 students, according to its Kickstarter page.
Astronauts describe the smell of space as "a mix of gunpowder, seared steak, raspberries and rum," according to a CNN interview with Matt Richmond, Eau de Space's product manager. So, perhaps if you're into smoky scents, you'll want to give Eau de Space a go when it's available to buy in October for about $15.
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