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Strengthen Your Core in Just a Few Minutes a Day As a parent, finding time to put your health first may be challenging. Juggling work, child-rearing schedules, prepping meals, running errands, play time… that all sounds like a workout in and of itself! Lack of sleep, little exercise, poor food choices, and unhealthy habits can zap your energy and make the juggling act seem impossible. Instead, try making exercise a priority. This shift may help you sleep better and form better eating habits. (Easier said than done, right?) Your core is your powerhouse and is a great place to start.…
When actor Naomi Watts found herself struggling through menopause—feeling alone and unable to find many answers—she decided to do something about it. She partnered with the biotechnology company Amyris to create Stripes, a line of beauty and wellness products designed to offer real solutions to women in midlife and take the stigma away from perimenopause and menopause. One area where the company found a need: Tackling the drying, thinning hair that menopausal women often find themselves dealing with. It turns out the declining estrogen levels that cause the skin to become drier during menopause can also do a number on…
The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It’s a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones need to be vigilant about sun protection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. “Melanin is the protein component of the skin that gives our…
For most people, the black market likely conjures thoughts of prohibited drugs and illegal wildlife. However, the latest botched smuggling attempt to make international headlines revolves around a decidedly less controversial but still unexpected product: Fruit Roll-Ups. Authorities have reportedly seized more than 650 pounds of the sugary, nostalgic snack at one Israeli airport alone. One of these smuggling crackdowns was reported by the Israeli news outlet Mako on May 1. When an American couple arrived at the Ben Gurion International Airport in late April, customs officials discovered a whopping 375 pounds of Fruit Roll-Ups in their luggage. RELATED: A Zero-Calorie Dessert…
Lip blushing is a cosmetic treatment that tints your lips with a semi-permanent tattoo. It can last up to 3 years and is generally safe when performed by an experienced, licensed provider.Lip blushing is a semi-permanent makeup treatment that leaves you with tinted lips for up to 3 years. During the procedure, your provider tattoos your lips with your desired shade. They may also enhance the overall shape of your lips to your liking.Sounds great, right? But before you pucker up, it’s important to understand the possible results, risks, and costs. Here’s the deets.Lip blushing is an in-office procedure that…
Whether you’re a kitchen pro or an amateur chef, having a quality blender can make whipping up a smoothie, meal-prepping for the week, or regular daily cooking a breeze. The very best blenders are versatile enough to make a slew of purees and blends, from green smoothies to green pestos, with minimum fuss and cleanup. But how do you know which is right for you? We spoke with food experts to find the top blender picks out there.How to pick the right blenderWhen choosing a blender, it’s important to consider a few things: wattage, speed, and special features that cater to…
Shakira has had quite a few months. Her marriage dissolved (after some quality detective work on her part, allegedly). She was spotted blasting her latest hit while facing her mother-in-law’s home.But through it all, the pop star has stayed physically and emotionally strong. She showed her fans just how great she looked at the 2023 Billboard Mujeres Latinas she accepted an award. The 46-year-old famously has hips that do not lie. But by the looks of it, her legs aren’t spreading any rumors either. She looks seriously toned! Shakira rocked a black bodycon dress with a slit, showing off even…
Some yogis say they love pigeon pose. The rest of us? We grit our teeth and white-knuckle it through the intense hip stretch. Leaning over our front bent leg, pigeon pose is a shape that can be uncomfortable and possibly harmful. For some people, this position is too intense on the connective tissues in their hips—and pushing it too far could even cause long-term pain. If you have knee issues, also pain. If you are hyper-flexible and you’re instructed to “relax, relax, relax,” then there’s a high possibility of, you guessed it, pain. But no one ever said yoga was…
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women earn 84 cents for every dollar a man earns. While the gap shifts based on age, race and other factors, the harsh truth is, when planning for retirement, most women have to work harder to save the same amount as men. In addition to lower pay, women typically work fewer years and tend to live longer than men. While we work on changing this reality for our daughters, women can also take steps now to ensure they’re ready for whatever comes their way in retirement.Why do women save less when planning for retirement? Although…
Runners, welcome to my progressive strength-training plan. Over the next eight weeks, you’ll work on your ability to adapt to stress, leading to gains in your overall strength levels. The exercises will stay the same for four weeks so that you can master these movements. After a four-week phase, we will continue to grow, evolve, and get stronger with a new program to follow.Commit to at least one, but ideally two, sessions per week to reap the benefits. Over time, you’ll become stronger and more confident. What’s not to love? So let’s get right to it! PHASE 1play iconThe triangle…