Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mercredi 4 novembre 2020
15 Inexpensive Christmas Trees to Fill Up Your Home, Not Your Budget
Trimming the Christmas tree is one of the most festive things to do during the holiday season. The twinkling lights, colorful ornaments, shimmery garland, and dazzling star topper turn an ordinary tree into something simply magical. But spending tons of money on a new tree (plus all the sparkly things to make it come alive) isn't always easy to do - especially when, you know, you want to buy presents this year, too. Don't let a tight budget stop you from enjoying this timeless Christmas tradition! There are plenty of options to fit every price range, some of which start at just $10. You can still pile your presents under a slightly smaller tree and decorate no matter what the size.
15 Inexpensive Christmas Trees to Fill Up Your Home, Not Your Budget
Trimming the Christmas tree is one of the most festive things to do during the holiday season. The twinkling lights, colorful ornaments, shimmery garland, and dazzling star topper turn an ordinary tree into something simply magical. But spending tons of money on a new tree (plus all the sparkly things to make it come alive) isn't always easy to do - especially when, you know, you want to buy presents this year, too. Don't let a tight budget stop you from enjoying this timeless Christmas tradition! There are plenty of options to fit every price range, some of which start at just $10. You can still pile your presents under a slightly smaller tree and decorate no matter what the size.
mardi 3 novembre 2020
Take a Workout Break – Research Finds 2 Minutes of Exercise Can Improve Your Focus
When talking about exercise, people often focus on the physical benefits of working out. But being active in your daily life can also positively affect your mind in ways you might not expect. And research shows that you don't even have to commit to an intense, lengthy workout to reap the cognitive rewards.
A recent review published in the Translational Sports Medicine Journal concluded that as few as two minutes of aerobic exercise can improve short-term concentration and memory in young adults.
Specifically, working out for two to 60 minutes, followed by a short recovery window (cooldowns are super important!), could help with encoding information for up to two hours. In other words, you might be able to get some of your most productive learning done post-morning-jog.
Related: Experts Explain Why There's No Single Workout That's Most Effective For Relieving Stress
The review included 13 studies conducted over the course of 10 years, each of which relating to the effect of exercise on learning in adults ages 18 to 25. The exercise included biking, walking, and running - forms of movement that can be easy to incorporate into your everyday life.
So next time you find your mind wandering in the middle of the workday - and trust us, we've been there - don't be afraid to take a break and get on your feet. It might end up being the push you need to refocus on your work.
Plus, there are tons of other non-physical perks to working out, like boosting your mood, upping your energy levels, and helping you get a better night's sleep.
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
21 Blue Light Glasses That Will Save Your Eyes From Hours of Screen Time
In 2020, most people are spending an enormous chunk of their days staring at screens. Since we're now always on your laptop or glued to our phones, for work, working out, and socializing, all that light exposure can't be good for our eyes. Enter blue light glasses. They're the kind of thing you didn't know you needed, but once you have them, they're never coming off.
I've been wearing my pair for a little over a year now; they're the first thing I put on when I get to my computer every morning, and they've made my 5 p.m. dry eye go away completely. If you're living in the 21st century, it may be time to look into some blue light glasses. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
AOC's Advice For Dealing With Vitriol: Choosing Yourself "Disqualifies All the Haters"
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Princess Nokia are inspiring young voters just a day before the election. In a candid conversation in partnership with Rolling Stone and Stacey Abrams's Fair Fight Action, the Bronx natives - who jokingly called themselves twins - sat down over Zoom on Nov. 2 to chat about the condescension towards young people in politics, how their roots have influenced their work in both political and cultural spaces, and dealing with toxicity and bullying in their respective industries.
"You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself."
In a particularly inspirational moment, the congresswoman offered sound advice for handling the vitriol and criticism that both she and Nokia have faced. "You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself," AOC said as she opened up about the bullying she's experienced. "You're going to choose yourself, and that just automatically disqualifies all the haters," she continued. "You don't have to prove your worth to anybody. You don't need to be anything to be worthy."
Following the uplifting discussion, the two, who relate as young women from the Bronx now in influential positions, also urged people to cast their votes on Election Day. "In many ways, it's a small gesture, but it is a powerful gesture," said the congresswoman. "So make sure we all turn out to vote and stand in your power." Check out their conversation in full above.
21 Blue Light Glasses That Will Save Your Eyes From Hours of Screen Time
In 2020, most people are spending an enormous chunk of their days staring at screens. Since we're now always on your laptop or glued to our phones, for work, working out, and socializing, all that light exposure can't be good for our eyes. Enter blue light glasses. They're the kind of thing you didn't know you needed, but once you have them, they're never coming off.
I've been wearing my pair for a little over a year now; they're the first thing I put on when I get to my computer every morning, and they've made my 5 p.m. dry eye go away completely. If you're living in the 21st century, it may be time to look into some blue light glasses. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
The Ultimate Zodiac Gift Guide For the Beauty-Lovers in Your Life
When you're all out of gift ideas, it's time to turn to astrology. Yep, the stars have the answer to everything. (OK, not everything, but at the very least they can give you a decent idea of things like the winter nail polish color that fits you best and what type of beauty products someone might be into based on their obvious personality traits.)
Look up someone's zodiac sign and you can go from not knowing someone very well to suddenly knowing a lot about them - from their weaknesses to the types of people they'll likely get along with.
Ahead, we've put together the ultimate guide to help you match your beauty-loving friend with a gift that embodies their best characteristics. From the organized Virgo to the adventurous Sagittarius, there's something here to satisfy everyone.
Related: The Pros Have Spoken: These Are the Best Holiday Beauty Gifts of 2020
8 Cookbooks That’ll Help You Make Delicious Anti-Inflammatory Meals
Following an anti-inflammatory diet is arguably much easier when you know what tasty recipes fit the bill.
An anti-inflammatory diet can look different from person-to-person, but there are certain triggering foods that should be avoided or limited, like processed meat, refined carbohydrates, and anything containing high levels of sugar and dairy. Most importantly, you should add whole ingredients that contain antioxidants and healthy fats, like leafy greens, grass-fed meat, turmeric, and ginger.
These diverse cookbooks will give you endless inspiration for incorporating anti-inflammatory ingredients into your meals, without sacrificing flavor and indulgence. From vibrant Mediterranean recipes to creative preparations of veggies, they are all about food that tastes and feels good.
"It's Not About Football": In This Powerful Trailer, a Team Fights For the Right to Play
"The Cost of Winning" follows a high school football team, but it's about much more than just football. This four-part docuseries, coming to HBO on Nov. 10, tells the story of St. Frances Academy Panthers football program in Baltimore, a team that excelled on the field; but it was what they did off of it - and how hard they had to fight to even be able to play - that has this one on our must-watch list.
The backstory: The Panthers went from being a winless program at an underfunded, nearly 200-year-old Catholic school, within a neighborhood rife with socioeconomic challenges and gun violence, to three-time Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association champions. Then, in 2018, they were kicked out of their league for being "too good." The talented team was left with no other option than to create their own schedule, traveling the country to showcase their skills in hopes of earning college scholarships.
HBO's docuseries follows that journey, led by head coach Biff Poggi and several star players. The team's determination and grit comes through even in the short, powerful trailer - watch for yourself above. Episodes one and two premiere on Nov. 10 at 9 p.m. ET, with episodes three and four airing Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. ET, all on HBO and HBO Max.
Meet Kakana: a Fitness Platform Featuring Workouts Tailored For People With Disabilities
You don't have to do much searching through popular fitness platforms to find that they are not made with the disability community in mind. That's where Kakana comes in. Launched on Oct. 27, it has live and on-demand classes in strength, meditation, yoga, stretching, cardio, and cross-cycling led by both able-bodied and disabled athletes and trainers.
Kakana founder Matthew Ney told POPSUGAR that he learned how important accessibility was through creating his company Fitbound out of college, which concentrated on short bursts of exercise kids could do during school. "That led me to start asking questions about what was out there," he said, adding that he shifted away from education and wanted to focus on making exercise accessible and more inclusive for the rest of the population.
In June, Kakana launched a beta class with a handful of participants who took cross-cycling. It's similar to any cycling class except you utilize a hand cycle or hand ergometer. The goal, Ney said, is having cycling be fully accessible to people all abilities because you can put it on the ground and use it with your legs, too. Then, Ney expanded into other ability-inclusive workout sessions before Kakana's launch at the end of October. As of now, most of the classes are 20 to 30 minutes long.
A monthly subscription costs $15, but you can try out a seven-day free trial or select the two-month-free offer on the Kakana website. So far, there are 10 live Zoom classes per week, which are transferred on demand permanently within seven days via the Kakana website. (Ney noted you can turn your video off during the live sessions if you want to.) There are also virtual "locker rooms" 10 minutes before each live class for participants to sign on early and get to know each other. Ney said there's time to additionally stay on after the class to give feedback and ask questions.
Team USA para-lifter Blaze Foster is a cross-cycling and strength instructor for Kakana, and he told POPSUGAR that, as someone with a physical disability, he's well aware of how easily you can feel alone when it comes to bettering yourself. A platform like Kakana is very important, he stated, especially for those with disabilities. "I'm a big, firm believer in health is wealth, and you really want to keep yourself healthy both physically and mentally," he said. "Being a part of group fitness is a great way to help you with that aspect of life."
Ney noted that despite the fact that athletes and fitness professionals are on the Kakana roster thus far - yoga instructor Marsha Danzig and trainer Sunny Miller, for example - he aims to expand the Kakana instructor lineup soon, and anyone with or without disabilities can apply since the training regimen is intensive. "I looked to find instructors that would engage and draw me in and be a leader for accessible fitness," he explained.
"When you talk about fitness alone, it is something that pushes you forward and helps your mind, your body, your soul," Ney concluded. "Let's make something that represents that and represents individuals with disabilities and without disabilities. I think you can do that by creating something people want to be a part of."
21 Blue Light Glasses That Will Save Your Eyes From Hours of Screen Time
In 2020, most people are spending an enormous chunk of their days staring at screens. Since we're now always on your laptop or glued to our phones, for work, working out, and socializing, all that light exposure can't be good for our eyes. Enter blue light glasses. They're the kind of thing you didn't know you needed, but once you have them, they're never coming off.
I've been wearing my pair for a little over a year now; they're the first thing I put on when I get to my computer every morning, and they've made my 5 p.m. dry eye go away completely. If you're living in the 21st century, it may be time to look into some blue light glasses. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
AOC's Advice For Dealing With Vitriol: Choosing Yourself "Disqualifies All the Haters"
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Princess Nokia are inspiring young voters just a day before the election. In a candid conversation in partnership with Rolling Stone and Stacey Abrams's Fair Fight Action, the Bronx natives - who jokingly called themselves twins - sat down over Zoom on Nov. 2 to chat about the condescension towards young people in politics, how their roots have influenced their work in both political and cultural spaces, and dealing with toxicity and bullying in their respective industries.
"You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself."
In a particularly inspirational moment, the congresswoman offered sound advice for handling the vitriol and criticism that both she and Nokia have faced. "You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself," AOC said as she opened up about the bullying she's experienced. "You're going to choose yourself, and that just automatically disqualifies all the haters," she continued. "You don't have to prove your worth to anybody. You don't need to be anything to be worthy."
Following the uplifting discussion, the two, who relate as young women from the Bronx now in influential positions, also urged people to cast their votes on Election Day. "In many ways, it's a small gesture, but it is a powerful gesture," said the congresswoman. "So make sure we all turn out to vote and stand in your power." Check out their conversation in full above.
21 Blue Light Glasses That Will Save Your Eyes From Hours of Screen Time
In 2020, most people are spending an enormous chunk of their days staring at screens. Since we're now always on your laptop or glued to our phones, for work, working out, and socializing, all that light exposure can't be good for our eyes. Enter blue light glasses. They're the kind of thing you didn't know you needed, but once you have them, they're never coming off.
I've been wearing my pair for a little over a year now; they're the first thing I put on when I get to my computer every morning, and they've made my 5 p.m. dry eye go away completely. If you're living in the 21st century, it may be time to look into some blue light glasses. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
The Ultimate Zodiac Gift Guide For the Beauty-Lovers in Your Life
When you're all out of gift ideas, it's time to turn to astrology. Yep, the stars have the answer to everything. (OK, not everything, but at the very least they can give you a decent idea of things like the winter nail polish color that fits you best and what type of beauty products someone might be into based on their obvious personality traits.)
Look up someone's zodiac sign and you can go from not knowing someone very well to suddenly knowing a lot about them - from their weaknesses to the types of people they'll likely get along with.
Ahead, we've put together the ultimate guide to help you match your beauty-loving friend with a gift that embodies their best characteristics. From the organized Virgo to the adventurous Sagittarius, there's something here to satisfy everyone.
Related: The Pros Have Spoken: These Are the Best Holiday Beauty Gifts of 2020
8 Cookbooks That’ll Help You Make Delicious Anti-Inflammatory Meals
Following an anti-inflammatory diet is arguably much easier when you know what tasty recipes fit the bill.
An anti-inflammatory diet can look different from person-to-person, but there are certain triggering foods that should be avoided or limited, like processed meat, refined carbohydrates, and anything containing high levels of sugar and dairy. Most importantly, you should add whole ingredients that contain antioxidants and healthy fats, like leafy greens, grass-fed meat, turmeric, and ginger.
These diverse cookbooks will give you endless inspiration for incorporating anti-inflammatory ingredients into your meals, without sacrificing flavor and indulgence. From vibrant Mediterranean recipes to creative preparations of veggies, they are all about food that tastes and feels good.
"It's Not About Football": In This Powerful Trailer, a Team Fights For the Right to Play
"The Cost of Winning" follows a high school football team, but it's about much more than just football. This four-part docuseries, coming to HBO on Nov. 10, tells the story of St. Frances Academy Panthers football program in Baltimore, a team that excelled on the field; but it was what they did off of it - and how hard they had to fight to even be able to play - that has this one on our must-watch list.
The backstory: The Panthers went from being a winless program at an underfunded, nearly 200-year-old Catholic school, within a neighborhood rife with socioeconomic challenges and gun violence, to three-time Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association champions. Then, in 2018, they were kicked out of their league for being "too good." The talented team was left with no other option than to create their own schedule, traveling the country to showcase their skills in hopes of earning college scholarships.
HBO's docuseries follows that journey, led by head coach Biff Poggi and several star players. The team's determination and grit comes through even in the short, powerful trailer - watch for yourself above. Episodes one and two premiere on Nov. 10 at 9 p.m. ET, with episodes three and four airing Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. ET, all on HBO and HBO Max.
If You Made Fun of Lil Nas X's Halloween Costume, You're Part of the Problem
By now you've probably seen Lil Nas X's amazing Halloween tribute to Nicki Minaj. While many on Twitter immediately gave it the recognition and the love it deserved, there were plenty of trolls who were quick to resort to both homophobic and transphobic insults. The unwarranted backlash Lil Nas X received from the trolls begs the question: Why is it more permissible for certain straight cisgender men to dress up as women, but the minute Lil Nas X does, people are up in arms over it?
"Why is it more permissible for certain straight cisgender men to dress up as women, but the minute Lil Nas X does, people are up in arms over it?
Bad Bunny dressing in drag for his "Yo Perreo Sola" music video didn't receive as much outright hate or as many transphobic comments. When Quincy Brown dressed as Frida Kahlo this year, the comment section of his Instagram was full of praise. There seems to be this unspoken rule that so long as a man is either dressing as a woman for a joke or is purposefully "unattractive" in womenswear, then it's cool. To be clear: Lil Nas X absolutely killed it as Nicki Minaj. His costume was so good he might as well have been a doppelgänger. Yet, people asked if he was transgender. That suggests that those making fun of his costume, or those trying to bring him down, subscribe to the antiquated assumption that transgender women aren't women - they're simply gay men in disguise. It also reasons that the people making these comments are so caught up in their sense of self they don't realize everything isn't about them. Lil Nas X didn't dress up as Nicki Minaj for you, he dressed as Nicki Minaj for himself because it made him happy.
People think they're extremely clever when they make homophobic or transphobic remarks under the guise of "constructive criticism." They're not open to learning and are a part of the reason Lil Nas X kept who he is, hidden for so long. He was afraid to let people know he was a Barb because he was worried about how it would affect his rap career if people assumed he was gay before his coming out. Even now, it's these comments that make it hard for others to have fun and enjoy themselves because they'll be harassed. Not too long after posting his costume, Lil Nas X tweeted, "bro I don't bother a soul in this industry. All I do is tweet and make bangers. Leave me alone damn." But can people leave him alone? No, they have to tell him that he's ruining families' lives, even though his life literally doesn't affect them.
Toxic masculinity is f*cked up, and until we start recognizing society's double standards, people like Lil Nas X won't ever be free.
When heterosexual cisgender men wear skirts or makeup or dress in womenswear, it's considered groundbreaking - at least where gender norms are concerned. When it comes to what a person wears, especially something as fun and silly as a Halloween costume, it shouldn't matter what a person's sexuality is. Clothes are clothes, regardless of who wears them. Lil Nas X recently tweeted that, "grown men are waking up to have group discussions about a costume I wore on Halloween." For every conversation about how great his costume was, there's likely one about how his costume is the downfall of society. Toxic masculinity is f*cked up, and until we start recognizing society's double standards, people like Lil Nas X won't ever be free.
It's okay to be jealous of Lil Nas X's costume because of how spot-on it was. What's not okay is to use his costume as the brunt of offensive jokes or as a vehicle to perpetuate your outdated worldview.
Meet Kakana: a Fitness Platform Featuring Workouts Tailored For People With Disabilities
You don't have to do much searching through popular fitness platforms to find that they are not made with the disability community in mind. That's where Kakana comes in. Launched on Oct. 27, it has live and on-demand classes in strength, meditation, yoga, stretching, cardio, and cross-cycling led by both able-bodied and disabled athletes and trainers.
Kakana founder Matthew Ney told POPSUGAR that he learned how important accessibility was through creating his company Fitbound out of college, which concentrated on short bursts of exercise kids could do during school. "That led me to start asking questions about what was out there," he said, adding that he shifted away from education and wanted to focus on making exercise accessible and more inclusive for the rest of the population.
In June, Kakana launched a beta class with a handful of participants who took cross-cycling. It's similar to any cycling class except you utilize a hand cycle or hand ergometer. The goal, Ney said, is having cycling be fully accessible to people all abilities because you can put it on the ground and use it with your legs, too. Then, Ney expanded into other ability-inclusive workout sessions before Kakana's launch at the end of October. As of now, most of the classes are 20 to 30 minutes long.
A monthly subscription costs $15, but you can try out a seven-day free trial or select the two-month-free offer on the Kakana website. So far, there are 10 live Zoom classes per week, which are transferred on demand permanently within seven days via the Kakana website. (Ney noted you can turn your video off during the live sessions if you want to.) There are also virtual "locker rooms" 10 minutes before each live class for participants to sign on early and get to know each other. Ney said there's time to additionally stay on after the class to give feedback and ask questions.
Team USA para-lifter Blaze Foster is a cross-cycling and strength instructor for Kakana, and he told POPSUGAR that, as someone with a physical disability, he's well aware of how easily you can feel alone when it comes to bettering yourself. A platform like Kakana is very important, he stated, especially for those with disabilities. "I'm a big, firm believer in health is wealth, and you really want to keep yourself healthy both physically and mentally," he said. "Being a part of group fitness is a great way to help you with that aspect of life."
Ney noted that despite the fact that athletes and fitness professionals are on the Kakana roster thus far - yoga instructor Marsha Danzig and trainer Sunny Miller, for example - he aims to expand the Kakana instructor lineup soon, and anyone with or without disabilities can apply since the training regimen is intensive. "I looked to find instructors that would engage and draw me in and be a leader for accessible fitness," he explained.
"When you talk about fitness alone, it is something that pushes you forward and helps your mind, your body, your soul," Ney concluded. "Let's make something that represents that and represents individuals with disabilities and without disabilities. I think you can do that by creating something people want to be a part of."
Gap Has the Cutest November Releases - All For $50 and Under
With the cozy season in full swing and the fact that we still should be staying at home, we could all use some new leisure wear. Gap is the destination for warm sweaters, closet staples, and all-around comfortable, casual wear. Stock up on basics that can be dressed up or down and jeans that you can rock day or night. These finds are perfect all year round with pieces that are breathable and have cute prints. From gorgeous dresses, pretty tops and sweaters, comfy loungewear, and so much more so you can stock up on your favorites. We curated the best clothes from Gap, all for $50 and under.
AOC's Advice For Dealing With Vitriol: Choosing Yourself "Disqualifies All the Haters"
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Princess Nokia are inspiring young voters just a day before the election. In a candid conversation in partnership with Rolling Stone and Stacey Abrams's Fair Fight Action, the Bronx natives - who jokingly called themselves twins - sat down over Zoom on Nov. 2 to chat about the condescension towards young people in politics, how their roots have influenced their work in both political and cultural spaces, and dealing with toxicity and bullying in their respective industries.
"You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself."
In a particularly inspirational moment, the congresswoman offered sound advice for handling the vitriol and criticism that both she and Nokia have faced. "You're either going to believe all of these horrible things about you or you're going to choose yourself and you're going to believe in yourself," AOC said as she opened up about the bullying she's experienced. "You're going to choose yourself, and that just automatically disqualifies all the haters," she continued. "You don't have to prove your worth to anybody. You don't need to be anything to be worthy."
Following the uplifting discussion, the two, who relate as young women from the Bronx now in influential positions, also urged people to cast their votes on Election Day. "In many ways, it's a small gesture, but it is a powerful gesture," said the congresswoman. "So make sure we all turn out to vote and stand in your power." Check out their conversation in full above.
If You Made Fun of Lil Nas X's Halloween Costume, You're Part of the Problem
By now you've probably seen Lil Nas X's amazing Halloween tribute to Nicki Minaj. While many on Twitter immediately gave it the recognition and the love it deserved, there were plenty of trolls who were quick to resort to both homophobic and transphobic insults. The unwarranted backlash Lil Nas X received from the trolls begs the question: Why is it more permissible for certain straight cisgender men to dress up as women, but the minute Lil Nas X does, people are up in arms over it?
"Why is it more permissible for certain straight cisgender men to dress up as women, but the minute Lil Nas X does, people are up in arms over it?
Bad Bunny dressing in drag for his "Yo Perreo Sola" music video didn't receive as much outright hate or as many transphobic comments. When Quincy Brown dressed as Frida Kahlo this year, the comment section of his Instagram was full of praise. There seems to be this unspoken rule that so long as a man is either dressing as a woman for a joke or is purposefully "unattractive" in womenswear, then it's cool. To be clear: Lil Nas X absolutely killed it as Nicki Minaj. His costume was so good he might as well have been a doppelgänger. Yet, people asked if he was transgender. That suggests that those making fun of his costume, or those trying to bring him down, subscribe to the antiquated assumption that transgender women aren't women - they're simply gay men in disguise. It also reasons that the people making these comments are so caught up in their sense of self they don't realize everything isn't about them. Lil Nas X didn't dress up as Nicki Minaj for you, he dressed as Nicki Minaj for himself because it made him happy.
People think they're extremely clever when they make homophobic or transphobic remarks under the guise of "constructive criticism." They're not open to learning and are a part of the reason Lil Nas X kept who he is, hidden for so long. He was afraid to let people know he was a Barb because he was worried about how it would affect his rap career if people assumed he was gay before his coming out. Even now, it's these comments that make it hard for others to have fun and enjoy themselves because they'll be harassed. Not too long after posting his costume, Lil Nas X tweeted, "bro I don't bother a soul in this industry. All I do is tweet and make bangers. Leave me alone damn." But can people leave him alone? No, they have to tell him that he's ruining families' lives, even though his life literally doesn't affect them.
Toxic masculinity is f*cked up, and until we start recognizing society's double standards, people like Lil Nas X won't ever be free.
When heterosexual cisgender men wear skirts or makeup or dress in womenswear, it's considered groundbreaking - at least where gender norms are concerned. When it comes to what a person wears, especially something as fun and silly as a Halloween costume, it shouldn't matter what a person's sexuality is. Clothes are clothes, regardless of who wears them. Lil Nas X recently tweeted that, "grown men are waking up to have group discussions about a costume I wore on Halloween." For every conversation about how great his costume was, there's likely one about how his costume is the downfall of society. Toxic masculinity is f*cked up, and until we start recognizing society's double standards, people like Lil Nas X won't ever be free.
It's okay to be jealous of Lil Nas X's costume because of how spot-on it was. What's not okay is to use his costume as the brunt of offensive jokes or as a vehicle to perpetuate your outdated worldview.
21 Blue Light Glasses That Will Save Your Eyes From Hours of Screen Time
In 2020, most people are spending an enormous chunk of their days staring at screens. Since we're now always on your laptop or glued to our phones, for work, working out, and socializing, all that light exposure can't be good for our eyes. Enter blue light glasses. They're the kind of thing you didn't know you needed, but once you have them, they're never coming off.
I've been wearing my pair for a little over a year now; they're the first thing I put on when I get to my computer every morning, and they've made my 5 p.m. dry eye go away completely. If you're living in the 21st century, it may be time to look into some blue light glasses. Just keep reading to shop our picks.
lundi 2 novembre 2020
College Students, It's Up to Us to Uplift Essential Workers - Here's an Easy Way to Do It
Cindy is the creative director at Give Essential, a 501(c)(3) that has supported thousands of essential workers in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic. She studies economics and political science at Dartmouth College and spends her free time cracking dad jokes.
As I packed a small carry-on suitcase to head home after exams last March, I left behind a basket full of laundry and stacks of unkempt papers in my dorm. It was just two weeks: I'd clean up when I got back.
Only, I never did. Two weeks turned into two months, then two seasons. My plans to reunite with my closest friends in the spring and take on my dream internship in New York were thrown out the window, and my social interactions were left to the whims of my WiFi speed and a 13-inch computer screen.
Yet, it feels entitled to lament these losses when millions of Americans - like the grocery clerks stocking the supermarket shelves and electrical support personnel keeping the lights on - were (and still are) forced to face the frontlines of a pandemic every day with little recognition whatsoever.
These Americans comprise the "hidden frontline." They are the 12.9 million Americans working "essential" jobs who put their health at risk and leave their families behind, all while making less than a living wage. To put that into perspective, these working Americans continue to keep our lives running like "normal," all while struggling to scrap together the funds to buy basic household cleaning supplies.
The pandemic has merely aggravated the plights underpaid workers face every day.
While the buzz around essential workers has winded down, the struggles these people and their families face have not. The pandemic has merely aggravated the plights underpaid workers face every day. We've endured half a year of this pandemic, but let's not forget that essential workers have borne the brunt of the financial and emotional impact. As students who are now "doomed" to live out our campus life virtually, we can put our newfound free time to use and help those who need it most. Now more than ever, not only do we have the rare opportunity to help, but our help is also desperately needed.
Helping essential workers can be tricky. Where do you even start? What if you don't have much money in the bank? How can you help from the limits of your dorm room? Questions like this spurred a group of my fellow college classmates at Dartmouth College and I to start Give Essential, a nonprofit that connects essential workers in need of household items with donors who are able to support them. It's our mission to make it easier than ever for anyone, especially college students, to help frontline workers.
To make supporting essential workers as accessible as possible, Give Essential is hosting Run For the Frontline (a virtual 5K, half marathon, and marathon) to raise funds that will directly support essential workers and their families. So far, hundreds of people across the nation have raised over $10K just by running. If you're not a runner, it's still easy to donate your time, supplies, or extra cash. Just by asking people to donate what they have, we've been able to send $1 million worth of care packages directly to over 16 million essential workers in all fifty states since April. These simple contributions can make a giant difference in making essential heroes in our country feel appreciated.
It's been easy to feel helpless when we're limited to the confines of our living space, but Give Essential has allowed a community of volunteers and donors to connect directly with essential workers from across the country. Even in uncertain times like these, we can all be part of a positive force that makes a meaningful impact.
To sign up as a donor or request a care package as an essential worker, please visit Give Essentials' website.
Julie Andrews Spills All the Tea in the Teaser For Shonda Rhimes's Netflix Drama, Bridgerton
Shonda Rhimes may be done with ABC's Scandal, but that doesn't mean she's done spilling the tea! The first teaser for Netflix's Shondaland-produced drama Bridgerton has arrived, and there is so much dirty laundry exposed, even Olivia Pope would need some assistance.
Inspired by the bestselling novels, the series follows Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut during Regency London's social season. Daphne has high hopes to follow in her parents' footsteps of making a match sparked by true love, but she quickly learns that the competitive marriage market is no place for naivety. Especially with Lady Whistledown on the prowl! Voiced by Julie Andrews, the mysterious Lady is the writer of a high society scandal sheet, and it's safe to say she's got her eye on everything that goes down during the social season. When Daphne becomes entangled with London's most desirable duke, the brooding and rebellious Duke of Hastings, she and her family must grapple with power struggles, love triangles, and all sorts of adventures, with all of London's eyes on them.
It'll be said a lot, but Bridgerton is an inspired combination of Downton Abbey and Gossip Girl, one that fans of both will surely enjoy. And like a perfectly wrapped present for us all, Netflix is releasing the eight-episode season on Dec. 25. Check out the trailer ahead, as well as photos from the season, and get ready to be embroiled in the drama of high society once again!
College Students, It's Up to Us to Uplift Essential Workers - Here's an Easy Way to Do It
Cindy is the creative director at Give Essential, a 501(c)(3) that has supported thousands of essential workers in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic. She studies economics and political science at Dartmouth College and spends her free time cracking dad jokes.
As I packed a small carry-on suitcase to head home after exams last March, I left behind a basket full of laundry and stacks of unkempt papers in my dorm. It was just two weeks: I'd clean up when I got back.
Only, I never did. Two weeks turned into two months, then two seasons. My plans to reunite with my closest friends in the spring and take on my dream internship in New York were thrown out the window, and my social interactions were left to the whims of my WiFi speed and a 13-inch computer screen.
Yet, it feels entitled to lament these losses when millions of Americans - like the grocery clerks stocking the supermarket shelves and electrical support personnel keeping the lights on - were (and still are) forced to face the frontlines of a pandemic every day with little recognition whatsoever.
These Americans comprise the "hidden frontline." They are the 12.9 million Americans working "essential" jobs who put their health at risk and leave their families behind, all while making less than a living wage. To put that into perspective, these working Americans continue to keep our lives running like "normal," all while struggling to scrap together the funds to buy basic household cleaning supplies.
The pandemic has merely aggravated the plights underpaid workers face every day.
While the buzz around essential workers has winded down, the struggles these people and their families face have not. The pandemic has merely aggravated the plights underpaid workers face every day. We've endured half a year of this pandemic, but let's not forget that essential workers have borne the brunt of the financial and emotional impact. As students who are now "doomed" to live out our campus life virtually, we can put our newfound free time to use and help those who need it most. Now more than ever, not only do we have the rare opportunity to help, but our help is also desperately needed.
Helping essential workers can be tricky. Where do you even start? What if you don't have much money in the bank? How can you help from the limits of your dorm room? Questions like this spurred a group of my fellow college classmates at Dartmouth College and I to start Give Essential, a nonprofit that connects essential workers in need of household items with donors who are able to support them. It's our mission to make it easier than ever for anyone, especially college students, to help frontline workers.
To make supporting essential workers as accessible as possible, Give Essential is hosting Run For the Frontline (a virtual 5K, half marathon, and marathon) to raise funds that will directly support essential workers and their families. So far, hundreds of people across the nation have raised over $10K just by running. If you're not a runner, it's still easy to donate your time, supplies, or extra cash. Just by asking people to donate what they have, we've been able to send $1 million worth of care packages directly to over 16 million essential workers in all fifty states since April. These simple contributions can make a giant difference in making essential heroes in our country feel appreciated.
It's been easy to feel helpless when we're limited to the confines of our living space, but Give Essential has allowed a community of volunteers and donors to connect directly with essential workers from across the country. Even in uncertain times like these, we can all be part of a positive force that makes a meaningful impact.
To sign up as a donor or request a care package as an essential worker, please visit Give Essentials' website.
College Students, It's Up to Us to Uplift Essential Workers - Here's an Easy Way to Do It
Cindy is the creative director at Give Essential, a 501(c)(3) that has supported thousands of essential workers in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic. She studies economics and political science at Dartmouth College and spends her free time cracking dad jokes.
As I packed a small carry-on suitcase to head home after exams last March, I left behind a basket full of laundry and stacks of unkempt papers in my dorm. It was just two weeks: I'd clean up when I got back.
Only, I never did. Two weeks turned into two months, then two seasons. My plans to reunite with my closest friends in the spring and take on my dream internship in New York were thrown out the window, and my social interactions were left to the whims of my WiFi speed and a 13-inch computer screen.
Yet, it feels entitled to lament these losses when millions of Americans - like the grocery clerks stocking the supermarket shelves and electrical support personnel keeping the lights on - were (and still are) forced to face the frontlines of a pandemic every day with little recognition whatsoever.
These Americans comprise the "hidden frontline." They are the 12.9 million Americans working "essential" jobs who put their health at risk and leave their families behind, all while making less than a living wage. To put that into perspective, these working Americans continue to keep our lives running like "normal," all while struggling to scrap together the funds to buy basic household cleaning supplies.
The pandemic has merely aggravated the plights underpaid workers face every day.
While the buzz around essential workers has winded down, the struggles these people and their families face have not. The pandemic has merely aggravated the plights underpaid workers face every day. We've endured half a year of this pandemic, but let's not forget that essential workers have borne the brunt of the financial and emotional impact. As students who are now "doomed" to live out our campus life virtually, we can put our newfound free time to use and help those who need it most. Now more than ever, not only do we have the rare opportunity to help, but our help is also desperately needed.
Helping essential workers can be tricky. Where do you even start? What if you don't have much money in the bank? How can you help from the limits of your dorm room? Questions like this spurred a group of my fellow college classmates at Dartmouth College and I to start Give Essential, a nonprofit that connects essential workers in need of household items with donors who are able to support them. It's our mission to make it easier than ever for anyone, especially college students, to help frontline workers.
To make supporting essential workers as accessible as possible, Give Essential is hosting Run For the Frontline (a virtual 5K, half marathon, and marathon) to raise funds that will directly support essential workers and their families. So far, hundreds of people across the nation have raised over $10K just by running. If you're not a runner, it's still easy to donate your time, supplies, or extra cash. Just by asking people to donate what they have, we've been able to send $1 million worth of care packages directly to over 16 million essential workers in all fifty states since April. These simple contributions can make a giant difference in making essential heroes in our country feel appreciated.
It's been easy to feel helpless when we're limited to the confines of our living space, but Give Essential has allowed a community of volunteers and donors to connect directly with essential workers from across the country. Even in uncertain times like these, we can all be part of a positive force that makes a meaningful impact.
To sign up as a donor or request a care package as an essential worker, please visit Give Essentials' website.
College Students, It's Up to Us to Uplift Essential Workers - Here's an Easy Way to Do It
Cindy is the creative director at Give Essential, a 501(c)(3) that has supported thousands of essential workers in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic. She studies economics and political science at Dartmouth College and spends her free time cracking dad jokes.
As I packed a small carry-on suitcase to head home after exams last March, I left behind a basket full of laundry and stacks of unkempt papers in my dorm. It was just two weeks: I'd clean up when I got back.
Only, I never did. Two weeks turned into two months, then two seasons. My plans to reunite with my closest friends in the spring and take on my dream internship in New York were thrown out the window, and my social interactions were left to the whims of my WiFi speed and a 13-inch computer screen.
Yet, it feels entitled to lament these losses when millions of Americans - like the grocery clerks stocking the supermarket shelves and electrical support personnel keeping the lights on - were (and still are) forced to face the frontlines of a pandemic every day with little recognition whatsoever.
These Americans comprise the "hidden frontline." They are the 12.9 million Americans working "essential" jobs who put their health at risk and leave their families behind, all while making less than a living wage. To put that into perspective, these working Americans continue to keep our lives running like "normal," all while struggling to scrap together the funds to buy basic household cleaning supplies.
The pandemic has merely aggravated the plights underpaid workers face every day.
While the buzz around essential workers has winded down, the struggles these people and their families face have not. The pandemic has merely aggravated the plights underpaid workers face every day. We've endured half a year of this pandemic, but let's not forget that essential workers have borne the brunt of the financial and emotional impact. As students who are now "doomed" to live out our campus life virtually, we can put our newfound free time to use and help those who need it most. Now more than ever, not only do we have the rare opportunity to help, but our help is also desperately needed.
Helping essential workers can be tricky. Where do you even start? What if you don't have much money in the bank? How can you help from the limits of your dorm room? Questions like this spurred a group of my fellow college classmates at Dartmouth College and I to start Give Essential, a nonprofit that connects essential workers in need of household items with donors who are able to support them. It's our mission to make it easier than ever for anyone, especially college students, to help frontline workers.
To make supporting essential workers as accessible as possible, Give Essential is hosting Run For the Frontline (a virtual 5K, half marathon, and marathon) to raise funds that will directly support essential workers and their families. So far, hundreds of people across the nation have raised over $10K just by running. If you're not a runner, it's still easy to donate your time, supplies, or extra cash. Just by asking people to donate what they have, we've been able to send $1 million worth of care packages directly to over 16 million essential workers in all fifty states since April. These simple contributions can make a giant difference in making essential heroes in our country feel appreciated.
It's been easy to feel helpless when we're limited to the confines of our living space, but Give Essential has allowed a community of volunteers and donors to connect directly with essential workers from across the country. Even in uncertain times like these, we can all be part of a positive force that makes a meaningful impact.
To sign up as a donor or request a care package as an essential worker, please visit Give Essentials' website.
Ho-Ho-Holy Scents: Bath & Body Works Dropped Its Holiday Line, and We Have the First Look
Even though it feels like we announced the Halloween collection yesterday, it's time to start thinking about the holiday season ahead and the new 2020 Bath & Body Works Holiday collection that launches Nov. 2. December will be here before we know it, and the brand wants to help you get in the festive spirit with a ton of new home fragrances, body-care products, and accessories.
It never ceases to amaze us how Bath & Body Works comes up with so many new fragrances each season, but it does it year after year. In this holiday drop, there are more than 500 products launching and over 25 brand-new, never-before-seen scents, including two new collections called You're the One and Men's Forest. All of those items, plus traditional yearly favorites like Vanilla Bean Noel and Winter Candy Apple, are hitting shelves in stores and online for you to enjoy.
From cozy candles to delicious-smelling hand soaps, adorable hand sanitizers, and magical Wallflower Plugins, BathAndBodyWorks.com has been flooded with colors of red, white, green, and glitter and transformed into a winter wonderland. Even though the holidays are still a short time away, the brand's special-edition products always sell out fast. If you see something that would make the perfect gift for someone on your list (or yourself), we suggest grabbing it ASAP.
Ahead, check out over 50 new products in the Bath & Body Works Holiday collection.
Ho-Ho-Holy Scents: Bath & Body Works Dropped Its Holiday Line, and We Have the First Look
Even though it feels like we announced the Halloween collection yesterday, it's time to start thinking about the holiday season ahead and the new 2020 Bath & Body Works Holiday collection that launches Nov. 2. December will be here before we know it, and the brand wants to help you get in the festive spirit with a ton of new home fragrances, body-care products, and accessories.
It never ceases to amaze us how Bath & Body Works comes up with so many new fragrances each season, but it does it year after year. In this holiday drop, there are more than 500 products launching and over 25 brand-new, never-before-seen scents, including two new collections called You're the One and Men's Forest. All of those items, plus traditional yearly favorites like Vanilla Bean Noel and Winter Candy Apple, are hitting shelves in stores and online for you to enjoy.
From cozy candles to delicious-smelling hand soaps, adorable hand sanitizers, and magical Wallflower Plugins, BathAndBodyWorks.com has been flooded with colors of red, white, green, and glitter and transformed into a winter wonderland. Even though the holidays are still a short time away, the brand's special-edition products always sell out fast. If you see something that would make the perfect gift for someone on your list (or yourself), we suggest grabbing it ASAP.
Ahead, check out over 50 new products in the Bath & Body Works Holiday collection.
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