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.
jeudi 9 juillet 2020
The Love Story Behind This Couple's Marvel-Themed Wedding Is One For the (Comic) Books
Shana and James's love story all began with a simple "like" on social media. The two messaged each other for a while and wound up going on a couple dates. Shana was late to both, but that didn't deter James. In fact, James's mom is always late, and he always thought he would marry someone with similar traits to his mother.
"At the end of the second date when [we] hugged, James [said] he thought I fit him perfectly," Shana told POPSUGAR. "It was like puzzle pieces. We just went well together. It was later I found out from James that at that moment he knew he wanted to be with me for the rest of his life."
When it came to popping the question, James took his time after purchasing the ring to plan the perfect, most memorable proposal. Finally, the idea came to him: first, he wrote and recorded an original song for Shana, then he filmed a music video that featured all of their friends and family with a surprise proposal at the end. Shana was told the film was for a Black love documentary, so she had no idea what James had up his sleeve. "While filming, all our family and friends jumped out of nowhere and screamed 'Shay!'" Shana said. "Looking around the corner to see everybody there, especially my best friend, who I thought was still in Michigan at the time, was totally shocking and mind-blowing. After turning back around I see James on bended knee and of course, I start to cry. He then asks me to marry him, and [I] said yes!" The gesture was sweet, romantic, and in Shana's words, the "most amazing proposal."
It wasn't long after the engagement before the two started planning their big day. Shana knew what she wanted from the start, but agreed to let James have his input. As it turns out, James knew what he wanted as well - a Marvel comics-themed wedding - and immediately started purchasing the outfits and masks needed to make it happen. The couple got married in October 2019 in High Point, NC, and had a celebration of a lifetime, complete with superheroes and elegant touches.
Keep reading to watch Shana and James's proposal music video, see their cute comic bookstore save-the-date photo shoot with their son, and see all marvelous wedding photos captured by photographer Temilola Ajibulu!
18 Workout Clothes on Sale That Are Actually Affordable, Starting at $15
We're always down to shop new workout clothes, and recently leggings and sports bras have been the subject of our midnight online shopping habit. We always like a deal, and workout clothes can be super expensive, so we're looking hard for new discounts, and we love it when we can score products on sale. These 18 workout clothes are all on sale, and we're ready to shop.
From vibrant leggings we want to wear all summer long to classic sports bras we'll always reach for, these are the pieces worth shopping right now. Plus, there's a pair of leggings with gold hearts on them that is guaranteed to make you smile. Keep reading to shop our picks.
Experts Are Saying There Is Mounting Evidence That Coronavirus Is Airborne
As more studies are conducted, what we know about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it spreads changes. For one, the CDC states that transmission of the virus is most likely caused by ingesting respiratory droplets as opposed to touching infected surfaces - though that can still cause infection. But, how long do these droplets stay in the air? And, how does the size of these droplets affect that transmission? An open letter supported by over 200 experts from 32 countries argues that virus-containing "microdroplets" dispersed from people can be airborne, even though the World Health Organization (WHO) says results are still inconclusive.
A group of experts wrote to WHO back in April, and the debate around airborne transmission has been ongoing ever since. This specific open letter is signed by 239 experts asking for accountability from WHO and stating that smaller particles can infect people and can stay in the air for long periods of time. For background, there's a difference between respiratory droplets that can travel briefly and be ingested versus tiny droplets called aerosols - smaller than five micrometers or microns - which can "float around for a while," Emily Landon, MD, medical director of antimicrobial stewardship and infection control at University of Chicago Medicine, explained in an article.
Dr. Landon wrote the article back in March only days after a national emergency was first declared in the US due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, she explained the general distinction between aerosols and the "small bits of fluid that you can feel and see when someone sneezes." Aerosols are like hairspray in a room, she said. When you go into the bathroom later, it lingers.
On the WHO website, it states that the virus spreads "primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, which are expelled when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or speaks." But the droplets, WHO says, are relatively heavy, don't travel far, and "quickly sink to the ground." These are the droplets that Dr. Landon specified as "small bits of fluid" as opposed to those aerosols that last in the air.
The Debate Around Airborne Transmission Explained
WHO has not responded to POPSUGAR's request for comment, but in a press briefing on July 7, WHO experts reiterated that, right now, they only recognize airborne transmission being of risk with aerosols in healthcare settings where procedures can disperse them from infected patients. WHO specified in its June 29 update on COVID-19 that these are procedures such as tracheal intubation and bronchoscopy. Anne Liu, MD, immunologist and infectious disease doctor with Stanford Health Care, previously told POPSUGAR, "the healthcare provider is doing something that would cause the patient to generate more aerosols, so putting a tube in their throats to help them breathe or doing a procedure that makes them cough or doing a procedure that makes them potentially gag."
Here's the argument from these experts who signed the open letter: they say that studies do suggest COVID-19 can in fact be airborne and travel through aerosols from person to person. They argue that WHO and other public health organizations don't recognize airborne transmission properly and instead focus on hand washing and physical distancing as the main form of protection for the public, which they feel is "insufficient to provide protection from virus-carrying respiratory microdroplets released into the air by infected people."
A study from The New England Journal of Medicine that mimicked sneezes or coughs from humans, suggested aerosols remained viable in the air for three hours, and researchers told The New York Times in response that aerosols could likely be suspended in the air for 10 minutes to half-hour. The open letter specifically states that airborne transmission is the "only plausible explanation" for what is now being called "superspreading events" where clusters of people are infected with COVID-19.
For instance, a single individual with COVID-19 infected a confirmed 32 people (and 20 more probable others) during a two-and-a-half-hour choir practice in Washington State. An early release paper published by the CDC, which looked at clusters of COVID-19 in Japan from January to April, noted many clusters were associated with "heavy breathing in close proximity, such as singing at karaoke parties, cheering at clubs, having conversations in bars, and exercising in gymnasiums." (You can read more about working out during COVID-19 here.) The size of the droplets in these scenarios is not clear, but those who signed the open letter believe airborne transmission is likely the case in superspreading events in general.
Linsey Marr, an aerosol expert at Virginia Tech, who was one of the people working on this open letter, told The New York Times that it's unclear how often the virus is spread via aerosols compared with larger droplets that are expelled. Aerosols contain less of the virus than larger droplets do, but they can linger longer in the air. And, via The New York Times, experts have said for months that "infected people also are releasing aerosols when they cough and sneeze. More important, they expel aerosols even when they breathe, talk, or sing, especially with some exertion."
WHO technical lead for COVID-19 Maria Van Kerkhove confirmed in the July 7 press briefing that the organization's focus is on the risk for healthcare workers "where you have those aerosol-generating procedures," but they're also looking at the possible role of airborne transmission in crowded settings with poor ventilation." WHO says it's been going over data and working with "a large number of groups . . . to try to consolidate the growing knowledge around transmission." In the coming days, WHO will be releasing a scientific briefing that will outline what findings it has in this area.
WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan explained in that same briefing that when you're in an "emergency situation" like this pandemic where the science is constantly changing on almost a daily basis, it takes time to review the thousands of publications that WHO gets sent per day. WHO experts do a systematic review of the evidence, and whether or not the experiments that come out of laboratories reflect what happens in day-to-day settings, they cannot conclude. So, when it comes to publishing recommendations with the assistance of its guideline development group (in which some of the scientists authored in those studies are a part of), WHO uses the utmost caution.
Key Prevention Measures to Take From Here
Benedetta Allegranzi, WHO's technical lead on infection control, acknowledged in the July 7 press briefing that more research needs to be done on respiratory droplets as well as on how much of the virus is required to be ingested to infect us in an airborne transmission. There are factors that help protect us from the spread of virus-containing respiratory droplets, though. For instance, airflow plays a part. The risk is highest in crowded indoor spaces with poor ventilation like some churches, restaurants, and gyms (note: you should still wear a mask outdoors if you're near others). As Dr. Liu told POPSUGAR, "I hope that people understand that the longer you are indoors with other people, even if they're wearing cloth masks or surgical mask, the higher the risk of transmission becomes." Air circulation, she said, disperses respiratory droplets more effectively.
Let's be clear: this doesn't mean that COVID-19 particles are just traveling through the air wherever you go. Bill Hanage, an epidemiologist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, clarified to The New York Times, "We have this notion that airborne transmission means droplets hanging in the air capable of infecting you many hours later, drifting down streets, through letter boxes and finding their way into homes everywhere." That, he said, is not the case. Instead, we should be wary of being in close range of people, especially indoors and especially when there is a lack of physical distancing happening in a crowded place.
The experts in that open letter wrote, "It is understood that there is not as yet universal acceptance of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV2; but in our collective assessment there is more than enough supporting evidence so that the precautionary principle should apply." (Note: SARS-CoV2 is another term for COVID-19.) As related in the July 7 briefing, WHO recommends avoiding closed settings and crowded situations, and it recommends "appropriate and optimal" ventilation of indoor environments. What's more, WHO recommends physical distancing and masks. For the general public, fabric masks are suggested in areas of widespread transmission where physical distancing is not possible. Medical masks, WHO says, should be saved for healthcare workers, anyone with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, people caring for those with COVID-19, and high-risk individuals when they cannot physically distance.
Here's what to remember moving forward:
Wear masks when physical distancing cannot occur, especially when indoors. N95 masks filter out most aerosols, but cloth masks are recommended for the general public. "Even cloth masks, if worn by everyone, can significantly reduce transmission," one aerosol expert told The New York Times.
Avoid crowded places, especially indoors where you can't physically distance from others. Superspreading events can occur when people are indoors for long periods of time with poor ventilation.
Focus on ventilation. The experts' open letter states that providing "sufficient and effective ventilation (supply clean outdoor air, minimize recirculating air)" is important particularly in public buildings, workplace environments, schools, hospitals, and healthcare facilities for older adults. Opening both doors and windows, they said, can "dramatically increase air flow rates in many buildings."
Don't forget about other safety measures. Aka: wash your hands and stay home if you feel sick. If you are a person who is at a higher risk of infection, take appropriate precautions. Call your doctor with any questions, and follow the guidelines put in place where you live.
Here's How to Grab Summer 2020's Top Trend - Starting at Just $18
There are so many fun fashion trends popping up that feel like a blast from the past, and I'm totally into it. Think sporty sandals, bucket hats, bike shorts, and fanny packs. There was one trend in particular, though, that I wasn't originally sold on, and that's the tie-dye trend. As someone who prefers to dress in more muted neutrals, this felt loud and unnecessary for my wardrobe. But I have to admit, I've totally come around to the idea. The tie-dye of 2020 is modern and fresh; it doesn't feel like an accident occurred while making clothes. In my opinion, the easiest and coolest way to try this trend is with a tie-dye top.
I bet that when you think of tie-dye, a t-shirt that you made in the summer as a child comes to mind. Well, this season, brands have taken that idea and turned it on its head. Now, there are tie-dye shirts that feel so fresh and current. If you were on board with the tie-dye sweatsuit trend earlier this year, and want something to So, what are you waiting for? Let's shop!
Elisabeth Moss to Star as Axe-Wielding Killer Candy Montgomery on Upcoming True Crime Series
It's been 30 years since Texas housewife Candy Montgomery killed her friend Betty Gore with an axe on the night of June 13, 1980. On an upcoming limited series titled Candy, Universal Content Productions will shine some light on the chilling events leading up to Betty's untimely death. The series is set to star The Handmaid's Tale's Elisabeth Moss as Candy, and takes a deeper look into what made this mother of two with a loving husband and a beautiful suburban home commit murder.
Though Candy has yet to be assigned to a network or given an expected debut date, the series will be executive produced by Moss, Mad Men's Robin Veith, The Act co-creator Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, and Lindsey McManus. "I have been wanting to play an anti-heroine for a while now, and have been trying to work with Robin again after Mad Men for even longer, so when she asked me if I wanted to play a housewife from Texas who, some would say, got away with murder, I simply said, 'Where do I sign?'" Moss said. "I believe is truly going to be like no other [show] we've done and will be a role like none I've ever played." Read ahead to find out more about Candy's infamous crime.
How Did Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore Meet?
Candy was a loving mother and housewife in Wylie, TX, who spent her free time teaching others the word of the Bible. A devout church-goer, Candy met Bethany (Betty) at The Methodist Church of Lucas, where the two formed a close friendship and eventually developed a mutual hatred for each other after Candy developed feelings for Betty's husband, Allan Gore.
Candy Montgomery's Affair With Allan Gore
Candy married Pat Montgomery, an electrical engineer at Texas Instruments, in the early '70s. Despite the fact that their family was wealthy and Candy enjoyed being a housewife, she found herself incredibly bored at home. She first developed feelings for Allan during a church volleyball game in 1978, during which the two collided while making a move to hit the ball at the same time. After choir practice one day, the 28-year-old confessed her feelings to Allan, who told Candy he loved his wife too much to have an affair.
During that time, Betty taught elementary school in Wylie and was pregnant with her second child. Betty found it difficult to cope when her husband would leave her home alone to go away on frequent business trips, and Allan was unhappy with their predictable sex life, putting strain on their marriage. Nearly three weeks after Candy confessed her feelings to Allan, he called her on her 29th birthday and asked her to meet him at an auto repair shop in McKinney, TX.
For weeks, the two discussed, at length, the rules of the affair and that there would be no emotional attachment involved. Finally, after careful planning, the affair began at the Continental Inn on Dec. 12, 1978. For the next four months, the lovers would meet up at the Como Motel every other week, taking great precautions to keep their affair hidden from their spouses. At the same time, Candy continued to play the perfect housewife, held playdates between her children and the Gore kids, and she even threw Betty a baby shower.
Over the next several months, Candy and Allan continued their affair, sneaking off whenever possible. However, their rendezvous became less and less frequent once Betty gave birth. Feeling guilty about lying to Betty and Pat, Candy suggested ending the affair and they decided to think it over without making a final decision. Meanwhile, Betty had begun noticing changes in her husband and felt deeply depressed by his lack of desire to have sex with her. She complained of aches and pains and began to take prescription pain killers to soothe her anxieties. Soon afterwards, Betty and Allan attended a marriage counseling session at their church, which helped them understand each other more clearly and resulted in Allan and Candy calling off their affair shortly thereafter.
The Murder of Betty Gore
On the night of Friday, June 13, 1980, Allan was away for a business trip and found it strange that his wife - who hated being left home alone - was not answering his phone calls. Slightly concerned, he asked his neighbor Richard Parker to knock on the front door and see if Betty was home. Betty did not answer, so Allan called Candy to see if she had heard from Betty that day. Candy insisted Betty seemed fine when she saw her earlier that day when she picked up her daughter's swimsuit and assured Allan nothing was wrong.
After a few more phone calls, Allan grew more concerned and stayed on the phone with his friends to receive updates as they investigated further into Betty's potential disappearance. At home, both cars were in the garage and the lights were on, making it all the more strange that Betty wouldn't answer. Several hours after Allan had first suspected something was wrong, his search party of neighbors came across the Gores' baby daughter Bethany in her crib and Betty's dead body in the utility room.
Devastated by the news, Allan called Candy, who was babysitting his other daughter Alisa at the time and sought comfort in her. After some investigation, the police found a bloody footprint at the crime scene, and the news quickly spread all over town. As soon as Candy heard about the footprint, she set to work on destroying the soles of her favorite summer sandals with a pair of garden shears.
The Investigation and Aftermath of Candy Montgomery's Crime
Candy quickly became the main suspect in the case of Betty's death after her own report that she was the last one to see her alive. Candy's story about the day's events gave the police no reason to believe she was the true killer until Allan eventually admitted that he had ended an affair with Candy several months earlier, giving her a motive to commit murder. Candy was charged with murder and soon released on bail.
Despite her potential involvement in the case, Candy received wholehearted support from the church and soon hired Don Crowder, a lawyer she knew from the church, to represent her in the case. In order to help Candy better remember the events that took place on June 13, 1980, she and Crowder hired Dr. Fred Fason, a psychiatrist and clinical hypnotist who - after a few hypnosis sessions - determined that Candy was suffering from deep-rooted childhood trauma that had triggered immense rage within her as an adult.
In court, Candy claimed that Betty had confronted her about her affair with Allan the morning of her death. According to Candy's claims, Betty had attacked her with a three-foot-long axe in the Gore home and demanded she never see Allan again. After a short struggle in the utility room that resulted in a gash in Candy's toe, she took advantage of Betty's poor aim and gained control of the axe just as Betty lost her balance. Filled with her own rage, Candy brought the blade of the axe down on the back of Betty's head. While the blow was serious, Betty was not dead and the two women struggled back and forth for control of the axe for several minutes until Candy grabbed the handle and used the last of her strength to kill Betty, leaving her with 41 axe wounds. The trial lasted a few more days, but Candy was eventually found not guilty.
The case later inspired A Killing in a Small Town, a television movie that originally premiered on CBS on Tuesday, May 22, 1990.
10 Affordable, Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Paper Towels
I'm always looking for easy ways to make my everyday habits more environmentally friendly, and I've found myself using a lot of paper towels recently, so I decided to make the switch to microfiber towels.
Whether you want to clean your countertops or your phone, these 10 microfiber towels are exactly what you need to keep your home sanitary and safe. The best part is, lots of these packs have different-colored clothes, so you can color code based on what you need for your home. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
The Masked Crusader Is Back - Javicia Leslie Has Been Cast as the New Batwoman
Image Source: Getty / Dimitrios Kambouris
DC fans, grab some popcorn because Javicia Leslie has been chosen to take on the role of Batwoman on the second season of the CW series. "I am extremely proud to be the first Black actress to play the iconic role of Batwoman on television, and as a bisexual woman, I am honored to join this groundbreaking show, which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community," Leslie said, according to Deadline. "For all of the little Black girls dreaming to be a superhero one day . . . it's possible!" she added in an Instagram post with the news on July 8.
"For all of the little Black girls dreaming to be a superhero one day . . . it's possible!"
The news comes two months after Ruby Rose announced she would not be returning to the show for a second season. "I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season. This was not a decision I made lightly as I have the utmost respect for the cast, crew, and everyone involved with the show in both Vancouver and in Los Angeles." While Rose never officially confirmed why she decided to leave the show, a source told Variety in May that Rose was not happy working on the show and did not adjust well to living in Vancouver, where the show is filmed.
Following Rose's exit, her Kate Keene character will be retired and Leslie will play a new character named Ryan Wilder who is about to become Batwoman. Ryan is described as "likable, messy, a little goofy, and untamed" and nothing like Kate. According to Ryan's backstory, she spent years as a drug-runner who used bad habits to cope with a life full of pain. Ryan is an out lesbian, athletic, strong, and a dangerous fighter who doesn't fit the traditional superhero stereotype. While Rose's Kate will be missed, it sounds like Ryan is going to bring a whole new level of excitement to the series. The season 2 premiere date for Batwoman has yet to be announced, but you can bet we'll be waiting for Leslie to don the bat mask.
Elisabeth Moss to Star as Axe-Wielding Killer Candy Montgomery on Upcoming True Crime Series
It's been 30 years since Texas housewife Candy Montgomery killed her friend Betty Gore with an axe on the night of June 13, 1980. On an upcoming limited series titled Candy, Universal Content Productions will shine some light on the chilling events leading up to Betty's untimely death. The series is set to star The Handmaid's Tale's Elisabeth Moss as Candy, and takes a deeper look into what made this mother of two with a loving husband and a beautiful suburban home commit murder.
Though Candy has yet to be assigned to a network or given an expected debut date, the series will be executive produced by Moss, Mad Men's Robin Veith, The Act co-creator Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, and Lindsey McManus. "I have been wanting to play an anti-heroine for a while now, and have been trying to work with Robin again after Mad Men for even longer, so when she asked me if I wanted to play a housewife from Texas who, some would say, got away with murder, I simply said, 'Where do I sign?'" Moss said. "I believe is truly going to be like no other [show] we've done and will be a role like none I've ever played." Read ahead to find out more about Candy's infamous crime.
How Did Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore Meet?
Candy was a loving mother and housewife in Wylie, TX, who spent her free time teaching others the word of the Bible. A devout church-goer, Candy met Bethany (Betty) at The Methodist Church of Lucas, where the two formed a close friendship and eventually developed a mutual hatred for each other after Candy developed feelings for Betty's husband, Allan Gore.
Candy Montgomery's Affair With Allan Gore
Candy married Pat Montgomery, an electrical engineer at Texas Instruments, in the early '70s. Despite the fact that their family was wealthy and Candy enjoyed being a housewife, she found herself incredibly bored at home. She first developed feelings for Allan during a church volleyball game in 1978, during which the two collided while making a move to hit the ball at the same time. After choir practice one day, the 28-year-old confessed her feelings to Allan, who told Candy he loved his wife too much to have an affair.
During that time, Betty taught elementary school in Wylie and was pregnant with her second child. Betty found it difficult to cope when her husband would leave her home alone to go away on frequent business trips, and Allan was unhappy with their predictable sex life, putting strain on their marriage. Nearly three weeks after Candy confessed her feelings to Allan, he called her on her 29th birthday and asked her to meet him at an auto repair shop in McKinney, TX.
For weeks, the two discussed, at length, the rules of the affair and that there would be no emotional attachment involved. Finally, after careful planning, the affair began at the Continental Inn on Dec. 12, 1978. For the next four months, the lovers would meet up at the Como Motel every other week, taking great precautions to keep their affair hidden from their spouses. At the same time, Candy continued to play the perfect housewife, held playdates between her children and the Gore kids, and she even threw Betty a baby shower.
Over the next several months, Candy and Allan continued their affair, sneaking off whenever possible. However, their rendezvous became less and less frequent once Betty gave birth. Feeling guilty about lying to Betty and Pat, Candy suggested ending the affair and they decided to think it over without making a final decision. Meanwhile, Betty had begun noticing changes in her husband and felt deeply depressed by his lack of desire to have sex with her. She complained of aches and pains and began to take prescription pain killers to soothe her anxieties. Soon afterwards, Betty and Allan attended a marriage counseling session at their church, which helped them understand each other more clearly and resulted in Allan and Candy calling off their affair shortly thereafter.
The Murder of Betty Gore
On the night of Friday, June 13, 1980, Allan was away for a business trip and found it strange that his wife - who hated being left home alone - was not answering his phone calls. Slightly concerned, he asked his neighbor Richard Parker to knock on the front door and see if Betty was home. Betty did not answer, so Allan called Candy to see if she had heard from Betty that day. Candy insisted Betty seemed fine when she saw her earlier that day when she picked up her daughter's swimsuit and assured Allan nothing was wrong.
After a few more phone calls, Allan grew more concerned and stayed on the phone with his friends to receive updates as they investigated further into Betty's potential disappearance. At home, both cars were in the garage and the lights were on, making it all the more strange that Betty wouldn't answer. Several hours after Allan had first suspected something was wrong, his search party of neighbors came across the Gores' baby daughter Bethany in her crib and Betty's dead body in the utility room.
Devastated by the news, Allan called Candy, who was babysitting his other daughter Alisa at the time and sought comfort in her. After some investigation, the police found a bloody footprint at the crime scene, and the news quickly spread all over town. As soon as Candy heard about the footprint, she set to work on destroying the soles of her favorite summer sandals with a pair of garden shears.
The Investigation and Aftermath of Candy Montgomery's Crime
Candy quickly became the main suspect in the case of Betty's death after her own report that she was the last one to see her alive. Candy's story about the day's events gave the police no reason to believe she was the true killer until Allan eventually admitted that he had ended an affair with Candy several months earlier, giving her a motive to commit murder. Candy was charged with murder and soon released on bail.
Despite her potential involvement in the case, Candy received wholehearted support from the church and soon hired Don Crowder, a lawyer she knew from the church, to represent her in the case. In order to help Candy better remember the events that took place on June 13, 1980, she and Crowder hired Dr. Fred Fason, a psychiatrist and clinical hypnotist who - after a few hypnosis sessions - determined that Candy was suffering from deep-rooted childhood trauma that had triggered immense rage within her as an adult.
In court, Candy claimed that Betty had confronted her about her affair with Allan the morning of her death. According to Candy's claims, Betty had attacked her with a three-foot-long axe in the Gore home and demanded she never see Allan again. After a short struggle in the utility room that resulted in a gash in Candy's toe, she took advantage of Betty's poor aim and gained control of the axe just as Betty lost her balance. Filled with her own rage, Candy brought the blade of the axe down on the back of Betty's head. While the blow was serious, Betty was not dead and the two women struggled back and forth for control of the axe for several minutes until Candy grabbed the handle and used the last of her strength to kill Betty, leaving her with 41 axe wounds. The trial lasted a few more days, but Candy was eventually found not guilty.
The case later inspired A Killing in a Small Town, a television movie that originally premiered on CBS on Tuesday, May 22, 1990.
10 Affordable, Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Paper Towels
I'm always looking for easy ways to make my everyday habits more environmentally friendly, and I've found myself using a lot of paper towels recently, so I decided to make the switch to microfiber towels.
Whether you want to clean your countertops or your phone, these 10 microfiber towels are exactly what you need to keep your home sanitary and safe. The best part is, lots of these packs have different-colored clothes, so you can color code based on what you need for your home. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
mercredi 8 juillet 2020
Now That I’m Working Out at Home, I’m Listening to My Body More Than Ever
I've always preferred having a separation between my living quarters and my exercise environment - hence why I gladly budgeted for a pool and gym membership as well as boutique workout classes before lockdown began.
Going to the gym or booking a hot yoga class at my local studio gave me something to do, a place to go, and a change of scenery - but what I valued even more was the motivation I received simply from being around others exercising. The woman in the corner absolutely crushing her deadlifts pushed me to do two more reps. The man sprinting on the treadmill next to me influenced me to up my speed when I was just about to quit.
But when gyms closed due to the lockdown, working out at home became my new reality. As someone who had never really worked out at home, I was worried I either wouldn't stick to a routine, or I'd stop halfway through a HIIT workout to lounge on the couch.
I surprised myself, though. I quickly pushed aside my coffee table, downloaded several workout apps, and got to work. And on top of achieving several fitness goals I avoided in the gym (push-ups!), at-home workouts taught me to truly listen to my body - something I'm not quite sure I was actually doing before lockdown.
Yes, the energy of my neighbor in a packed cycling class did, in fact, motivate me to keep pedaling up an intense hill, but there were other times where my competitive side took over for the worse. I'd blatantly ignore the fact that my aching knees needed a break just to keep up. In bootcamp classes, I'd hold a plank that was actually irritating my wrists because I didn't want to drop to my knees in front of others.
While at home, though, I had no choice but to listen to my body. Comparing myself to others wasn't even possible because my workout classes consisted of a virtual instructor and me, myself, and I. At the beginning of lockdown, I really only wanted to do yoga or low-impact Pilates - my mind and my joints needed a break. Instead of pushing myself through a 30-minute HIIT class, I listened to my body and embraced my yoga mat. After a week of gentle flows, I felt ready - both physically and mentally - to tackle high-intensity exercises. I have to believe that I've avoided unnecessary pain and potential injuries by really recognizing my body's cues.
When gyms open back up and I feel comfortable and safe exercising around others, I hope I take these lessons with me - through every set of squats, every swim interval, and every challenging yoga flow. The motivation of my classmates is always appreciated, but I now know that regardless of the class count, my body will tell me exactly what it's able to handle.
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From Star Wars to Princesses, 30 Face Masks For Adult Disney Fans
If you're shopping for a face covering, it might as well be a Disney-themed one, right? Per the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations, Americans are highly encouraged to wear a face mask in public to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While there are many designs and styles to choose from, a Disney-lover (of any age) can add a magical one to their mix. There are plenty of nonmedical fabric masks made for adults with Disney characters, princesses, and superheroes on them. Whether it's Star Wars or Mickey and Minnie Mouse, these breathable designs won't disappoint.
Ahead, find the best Disney face masks for adults from sites like Etsy, Amazon, and ShopDisney that will keep you safe and stylish.
From Star Wars to Princesses, 30 Face Masks For Adult Disney Fans
If you're shopping for a face covering, it might as well be a Disney-themed one, right? Per the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations, Americans are highly encouraged to wear a face mask in public to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While there are many designs and styles to choose from, a Disney-lover (of any age) can add a magical one to their mix. There are plenty of nonmedical fabric masks made for adults with Disney characters, princesses, and superheroes on them. Whether it's Star Wars or Mickey and Minnie Mouse, these breathable designs won't disappoint.
Ahead, find the best Disney face masks for adults from sites like Etsy, Amazon, and ShopDisney that will keep you safe and stylish.
Spotify's New "Soundtrack Your Workout" Feature Creates Custom Playlists For You in Seconds
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If you want to match your music with the type of exercise you're doing - upbeat hits during cardio, for example, or more mellow vibes for yoga and Pilates - Spotify is giving you the means to easily make that happen with minimal effort on your part. The Soundtrack Your Workout feature is available now, and it entails answering a few questions already prepared for you. It's a survey that asks you about your workout of choice, what the "mood" of that workout is, if you want music or podcasts (or both), how long you'll be moving (15 minutes to two-plus hours), and more. The result? A customized playlist put together for you and your sweat session in a matter of seconds.
A spokesperson confirmed that anyone with a Spotify account (free or Premium) can access Soundtrack Your Workout via mobile and desktop by going to Spotify.com/workout - not through the app itself. However, once the playlist is created based on your answers, songs you've saved, and Spotify's library of music, you'll be taken to Spotify and can add onto that list if you so choose. The feature also lets you name your playlist, and you'll be able to listen to it whenever you'd like, and you can share it with others! Find out more on the Spotify blog.
"Workout audio has always been a big focus for listeners on Spotify around the globe, and now more than ever, users are finding creative ways to stay active and healthy in this current climate," Spotify's global culture and trends communications expert, Shanon Cook, said in an email statement. "Listeners have created more than 1 million workout playlists in the last two months, and for those who could use some inspiration, we hope that by offering fresh, personalized workout playlists, we'll help boost motivation and keep spirits high."
Here's an example of a quick test playlist I made with Soundtrack Your Workout: I chose 15 minutes of lifting and the genres of Pop and Hip-Hop, said I was fine with explicit music and in the mood to get pumped up, and gave the playlist the name "Hype Workout Music." When I clicked on "listen now," it took me to the playlist, which consisted of five songs on my Spotify app. See screenshots ahead.
Image Source: Screenshot From Sam Brodsky, POPSUGAR
Image Source: Screenshot From Sam Brodsky, POPSUGAR
Try this new feature out for yourself before your next sweat session at Spotify.com/workout. Take less time compiling the perfect playlist and spend more minutes focusing on moving your body!
Now That I’m Working Out at Home, I’m Listening to My Body More Than Ever
I've always preferred having a separation between my living quarters and my exercise environment - hence why I gladly budgeted for a pool and gym membership as well as boutique workout classes before lockdown began.
Going to the gym or booking a hot yoga class at my local studio gave me something to do, a place to go, and a change of scenery - but what I valued even more was the motivation I received simply from being around others exercising. The woman in the corner absolutely crushing her deadlifts pushed me to do two more reps. The man sprinting on the treadmill next to me influenced me to up my speed when I was just about to quit.
But when gyms closed due to the lockdown, working out at home became my new reality. As someone who had never really worked out at home, I was worried I either wouldn't stick to a routine, or I'd stop halfway through a HIIT workout to lounge on the couch.
I surprised myself, though. I quickly pushed aside my coffee table, downloaded several workout apps, and got to work. And on top of achieving several fitness goals I avoided in the gym (push-ups!), at-home workouts taught me to truly listen to my body - something I'm not quite sure I was actually doing before lockdown.
Yes, the energy of my neighbor in a packed cycling class did, in fact, motivate me to keep pedaling up an intense hill, but there were other times where my competitive side took over for the worse. I'd blatantly ignore the fact that my aching knees needed a break just to keep up. In bootcamp classes, I'd hold a plank that was actually irritating my wrists because I didn't want to drop to my knees in front of others.
While at home, though, I had no choice but to listen to my body. Comparing myself to others wasn't even possible because my workout classes consisted of a virtual instructor and me, myself, and I. At the beginning of lockdown, I really only wanted to do yoga or low-impact Pilates - my mind and my joints needed a break. Instead of pushing myself through a 30-minute HIIT class, I listened to my body and embraced my yoga mat. After a week of gentle flows, I felt ready - both physically and mentally - to tackle high-intensity exercises. I have to believe that I've avoided unnecessary pain and potential injuries by really recognizing my body's cues.
When gyms open back up and I feel comfortable and safe exercising around others, I hope I take these lessons with me - through every set of squats, every swim interval, and every challenging yoga flow. The motivation of my classmates is always appreciated, but I now know that regardless of the class count, my body will tell me exactly what it's able to handle.
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If Side Planks Hurt Your Shoulders, Try These Trainer Tips
Just because a move is simple in nature, doesn't mean there isn't room for error. Take the side plank, for example. It's one of the most classic and effective core-strengthening moves - when done correctly.
However, when your form is lacking, you'll not only miss out on physical results, but you could also experience physical pain in different parts of the body, like your shoulders.
To get more details on proper side plank form and to prevent shoulder and even elbow pain while doing the move, we reached out to Chyna Bardarson, a NASM-certified personal trainer and Tone It Up App trainer.
Bardarson confirms that the side plank is an amazing tool for targeting your oblique muscles, but in order to get the most out of the move and to reduce pain or stress felt in your shoulders, proper core engagement is essential. "The correct side plank form is to lay with your forearm flat on the floor and the elbow lined up directly under your shoulder. Keep legs extended out with feet either staggered or stacked on top of each other. As you engage your core, it is important to keep a straight line from your head to your feet, rather than allow your hips to sag," Bardarson says.
If you prefer to balance on your hand, Bardarson suggests placing your wrist under the shoulder and pressing down into the full width of your hand. Lifting out of the shoulder joint in this way, she says, could help prevent shoulder pain. "Also, this is where it is important to remember the power of engaging your core. The more emphasis you place on healthy engagement of your core, the less stress you will feel on your shoulders."
So, it's really all about utilizing the muscles that the side plank is meant to work.
If you typically balance on your forearm during a side plank, another way to prevent aches and irritation is to exercise on a supportive comfortable surface, Bardarson says. "A supportive yoga mat, a pillow, or a towel to place under your forearm may help."
Remember, modifications are also always at your disposal if side planks still bother your shoulders and arms. "A great modification would be to drop the knee closest to the ground. This way, you can get much more support from your lower body and take pressure off your upper body. However, it still effectively hits the obliques."
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From Star Wars to Princesses, 30 Face Masks For Adult Disney Fans
If you're shopping for a face covering, it might as well be a Disney-themed one, right? Per the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations, Americans are highly encouraged to wear a face mask in public to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While there are many designs and styles to choose from, a Disney-lover (of any age) can add a magical one to their mix. There are plenty of nonmedical fabric masks made for adults with Disney characters, princesses, and superheroes on them. Whether it's Star Wars or Mickey and Minnie Mouse, these breathable designs won't disappoint.
Ahead, find the best Disney face masks for adults from sites like Etsy, Amazon, and ShopDisney that will keep you safe and stylish.
If Side Planks Hurt Your Shoulders, Try These Trainer Tips
Just because a move is simple in nature, doesn't mean there isn't room for error. Take the side plank, for example. It's one of the most classic and effective core-strengthening moves - when done correctly.
However, when your form is lacking, you'll not only miss out on physical results, but you could also experience physical pain in different parts of the body, like your shoulders.
To get more details on proper side plank form and to prevent shoulder and even elbow pain while doing the move, we reached out to Chyna Bardarson, a NASM-certified personal trainer and Tone It Up App trainer.
Bardarson confirms that the side plank is an amazing tool for targeting your oblique muscles, but in order to get the most out of the move and to reduce pain or stress felt in your shoulders, proper core engagement is essential. "The correct side plank form is to lay with your forearm flat on the floor and the elbow lined up directly under your shoulder. Keep legs extended out with feet either staggered or stacked on top of each other. As you engage your core, it is important to keep a straight line from your head to your feet, rather than allow your hips to sag," Bardarson says.
If you prefer to balance on your hand, Bardarson suggests placing your wrist under the shoulder and pressing down into the full width of your hand. Lifting out of the shoulder joint in this way, she says, could help prevent shoulder pain. "Also, this is where it is important to remember the power of engaging your core. The more emphasis you place on healthy engagement of your core, the less stress you will feel on your shoulders."
So, it's really all about utilizing the muscles that the side plank is meant to work.
If you typically balance on your forearm during a side plank, another way to prevent aches and irritation is to exercise on a supportive comfortable surface, Bardarson says. "A supportive yoga mat, a pillow, or a towel to place under your forearm may help."
Remember, modifications are also always at your disposal if side planks still bother your shoulders and arms. "A great modification would be to drop the knee closest to the ground. This way, you can get much more support from your lower body and take pressure off your upper body. However, it still effectively hits the obliques."
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Meet Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham's Son, Who Has a Proper British Accent
Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and her actor husband, Jason Statham, welcomed their first child Jack almost three years ago already. Time is flying for this gorgeous British family! While Jason refrains from posting about Jack on Instagram, Rosie's shared a few photos over the past couple years, and every single one is cuter than the last. And while this couple may be ultra-glamorous, they're still happy to snuggle with their little guy while decked out in their hottest looks. Check out some of our fave photos of the family ahead and get to know little Jack better in some of his mama's snaps.
If Your Sense of Humor Is a Little Twisted, These 16 Dark Comedies on Netflix Are Perfect For You
Some people like silly, slapstick comedies, and others like feel-good romantic comedies But for those who like grim, twisted, and morbid comedies, Netflix has a whole lot of of dark comedies available to stream, which are all kinds of messed up, but hilarious in their own way. Gallows humor isn't for everyone, but with films about everything from occult-obsessed babysitters to Manson Family fanatics to horny nuns, there's definitely something for everyone. Snd if anyone has ever described your sense of humor as "dark," the darkly funny flicks on our list ahead were definitely made for you.
If Your Sense of Humor Is a Little Twisted, These 16 Dark Comedies on Netflix Are Perfect For You
Some people like silly, slapstick comedies, and others like feel-good romantic comedies But for those who like grim, twisted, and morbid comedies, Netflix has a whole lot of of dark comedies available to stream, which are all kinds of messed up, but hilarious in their own way. Gallows humor isn't for everyone, but with films about everything from occult-obsessed babysitters to Manson Family fanatics to horny nuns, there's definitely something for everyone. Snd if anyone has ever described your sense of humor as "dark," the darkly funny flicks on our list ahead were definitely made for you.
60+ Stunning Space Tattoos That Go to Infinity and Beyond
Anyone who freaks out over the incredible things NASA does is most likely thinking of getting something a little more permanent to solidify their love of space. Since we understand that this love is like no other, we've rounded up some stunning tattoos zeroing in on constellations, the solar system, and astronauts. Enjoy the inspiration for your next permanent ink, and don't be afraid to combine your love of the outer limits with other passions like books or Disney. See all the best space-inspired tattoos, ahead.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Michaela Coel Didn't Settle For Netflix's $1 Million Deal, 'Cause She Wanted to Own. Her. Work.
Michaela Coel's impactful series I May Destroy You is a must-watch on BBC One and HBO this summer, but did you know it almost ended up on Netflix? During a recent interview with Vulture, Coel explained she was in talks to create her impactful show on the streaming service for $1 million but ran into a disagreement over ownership. Despite being the show's creator, writer, director, and lead actress, Netflix resisted when she asked for a percentage of the copyright.
"She said, 'It's not how we do things here. Nobody does that, it's not a big deal.' I said, 'If it's not a big deal, then I'd really like to have five percent of my rights.'"
I May Destroy You is not only thought-provoking, it's personal to Coel. The main character, Arabella, is drugged and raped after a night out with friends - loosely based on Coel's own sexual assault experience in 2016. She pitched the idea for the series to Netflix in spring 2017 after she'd worked with the company on her show Chewing Gum, as well as Black Mirror and Black Earth Rising. After they rejected her request for partial copyright ownership, however, she walked away. She even fired her US agency, CAA, once she learned they were pushing her to make a deal for their own monetary gain.
She went back to Netflix to ask senior-level executives for five-percent ownership. "There was just silence on the phone," she said. "And she said, 'It's not how we do things here. Nobody does that, it's not a big deal.' I said, 'If it's not a big deal, then I'd really like to have five percent of my rights.'" Five percent became two percent, which became one percent, which became one-half percent. Her persistence was noticed by a Netflix employee who told her, "'Michaela? I just want you to know I'm really proud of you. You're doing the right thing.'"
"I remember thinking, I've been going down rabbit holes in my head, like people thinking I'm paranoid, I'm acting sketchy, I'm killing off all my agents," Coel said. "And then she said those words to me, and I finally realized - I'm not crazy. This is crazy."
By the fall, she was ready to try her pitch with the BBC (and by default, HBO) and was pleasantly surprised with the result: full creative control, rights to her work, and an executive producer title. The moral of the story? Know your worth and show your worth. Thanks to Coel's adamance, fans have the chance to catch her 12-episode show on Mondays at 9 p.m. ET.
Michaela Coel Didn't Settle For Netflix's $1 Million Deal, 'Cause She Wanted to Own. Her. Work.
Michaela Coel's impactful series I May Destroy You is a must-watch on BBC One and HBO this summer, but did you know it almost ended up on Netflix? During a recent interview with Vulture, Coel explained she was in talks to create her impactful show on the streaming service for $1 million but ran into a disagreement over ownership. Despite being the show's creator, writer, director, and lead actress, Netflix resisted when she asked for a percentage of the copyright.
"She said, 'It's not how we do things here. Nobody does that, it's not a big deal.' I said, 'If it's not a big deal, then I'd really like to have five percent of my rights.'"
I May Destroy You is not only thought-provoking, it's personal to Coel. The main character, Arabella, is drugged and raped after a night out with friends - loosely based on Coel's own sexual assault experience in 2016. She pitched the idea for the series to Netflix in spring 2017 after she'd worked with the company on her show Chewing Gum, as well as Black Mirror and Black Earth Rising. After they rejected her request for partial copyright ownership, however, she walked away. She even fired her US agency, CAA, once she learned they were pushing her to make a deal for their own monetary gain.
She went back to Netflix to ask senior-level executives for five-percent ownership. "There was just silence on the phone," she said. "And she said, 'It's not how we do things here. Nobody does that, it's not a big deal.' I said, 'If it's not a big deal, then I'd really like to have five percent of my rights.'" Five percent became two percent, which became one percent, which became one-half percent. Her persistence was noticed by a Netflix employee who told her, "'Michaela? I just want you to know I'm really proud of you. You're doing the right thing.'"
"I remember thinking, I've been going down rabbit holes in my head, like people thinking I'm paranoid, I'm acting sketchy, I'm killing off all my agents," Coel said. "And then she said those words to me, and I finally realized - I'm not crazy. This is crazy."
By the fall, she was ready to try her pitch with the BBC (and by default, HBO) and was pleasantly surprised with the result: full creative control, rights to her work, and an executive producer title. The moral of the story? Know your worth and show your worth. Thanks to Coel's adamance, fans have the chance to catch her 12-episode show on Mondays at 9 p.m. ET.
60+ Stunning Space Tattoos That Go to Infinity and Beyond
Anyone who freaks out over the incredible things NASA does is most likely thinking of getting something a little more permanent to solidify their love of space. Since we understand that this love is like no other, we've rounded up some stunning tattoos zeroing in on constellations, the solar system, and astronauts. Enjoy the inspiration for your next permanent ink, and don't be afraid to combine your love of the outer limits with other passions like books or Disney. See all the best space-inspired tattoos, ahead.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
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