December 29, 2018 “In Buddhist temples there is no such thing as starting to clean after the sun has gone down.” Continue Reading… Author Shoukei Matsumoto | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Month: December 2018
The Bacteria In Your Mouth Kill Bad Breath & Whiten Your Teeth. Here’s How To Make Sure You’re Not Killing Them
December 28, 2018 at 11:00PM How the oral microbiome influences your oral health, including your teeth color, enamel, and breath. Continue Reading… Author Alexa Tucker | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Experts Say These 6 Fitness Trends Will Change The Game In 2019
December 28, 2018 at 10:00PM There’s a lot to look forward to. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
4 Unexpected Truths About Aging You Need To Know
December 28, 2018 at 09:00PM There’s a lot you can do. Continue Reading… Author Jillian Michaels | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
“”We pass through this world but once.”” – Stephen Jay Gould
""We pass through this world but once."" – Stephen Jay Gould — AI👩🏻‍💻Sue (@iversue) December 29, 2018 To read more, click above t.co (twitter) link December 28, 2018 at 08:09PM
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Have a great weekend, everyone! — AI👩🏻‍💻Sue (@iversue) December 29, 2018 To read more, click above t.co (twitter) link December 28, 2018 at 05:00PM
Pedialyte embraces its true identity as a hangover cure
December 28, 2018 at 12:59PM A few years ago, a friend of mine prepared to take off on a much-anticipated journey to Germany for Oktoberfest. As she finished packing her bags, she shared only one wistful regret with me. Alas! A 6-pack of Pedialyte, the unofficial hangover tonic (which is not TSA-compliant), would have to be left behind. Now, in a statement titled “Get Bubbly This New Year With Abbott’s New Pedialyte Sparkling Rush Powder Packs,” the company seems to finally be owning its reputation as an adult favorite. The new product, manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, is a powdered drink mix that stashes easily in your coat pocket en route to any boozy occasion (Oktoberfest, New Year’s Eve, and beyond!). In the press release, Abbott research scientist Jennifer Williams, MPH, never explicitly calls Pedialyte a “hangover cure,” but the suggestion is certainly there: “There’s a reason so many turn to Pedialyte when they need help hydrating—it works,” said Williams. “Pedialyte is so effective because the levels of electrolytes and carbohydrate are optimal for rehydration, and now our Pedialyte Sparkling Rush powder offers a new, on-the-go option for those who love some bubble in their beverages.” I see what you did there, Williams… “With flu season in full effect, air travel to visit loved ones, and even those late nights out with friends, you’ve got a recipe for your body to lose more water than it takes in, causing dehydration,” the statement continues. “The ingredients [in Pedialyte] address three factors that contribute to a hangover: dehydration, drop
Here’s a secret: Sprinting on a treadmill doesn’t have to totally suck
December 28, 2018 at 10:51AM A few weeks ago I discovered what I consider the Holy Grail of tips for running on the dread-, er, treadmill. During an audio-guided workout, the coach let slip that front-loading a running-in-place session with an incline makes it easier to sprint like a cheetah during the latter half of your mileage. Naturally, I had to investigate. According to Hollis Tuttle, coach of New York City’s Mile High Run Club, applying the “eat the frog” mentality to your treadmill time pays off in speed. “Prior to picking up the pace, I strongly recommend running up a few hills to ensure that you are better prepared to find your top speed when on flat ground,” she says. “Running uphill improves your form because you must lift your knees higher and land with your feet beneath you.” As a result, you’ll increase your joint mobility and activate your fast-twitch muscle fibers, explains the coach. “All of which will ultimately improve your leg turnover and make your stride more efficient,” Tuttle says. In other words, hitting your hills before sprints will make crushing that 9.0 speed oh-so-much easier. But if you want to test the method for yourself, grab your sneakers and try the Tuttle-approved treadmill routine below. Hollis Tuttle’s incline-first treadmill program Warm-up 5 min: Dynamic warm-up 5 min: Easy jog warm-up Treadmill intervals 2 min: Conversation pace 1 min: Recovery (walk or light jog) 1 min: Conversation pace with 1 percent incline 1 min: Conversation pace with 5 percent incline 1 min:
Born in 2018: These 6 things didn’t exist a year ago, but now I can’t live without them
December 28, 2018 at 10:07AM Over the past couple of years, everyone I know has become fond of saying that every month feels like a year, and every year feels like a decade. (I know, the math is weird—but it feels accurate, right?) Mostly that’s due to huge events beyond our control sending a steady drumbeat of traumatic shocks to the system, like mass shootings, humanitarian crises, political turmoil, and those celebrity deaths that hit you harder than you expect them to (RIP Anthony and Aretha). But sometimes, in this era of elastic time, you look back and realize that some good things have come along—and it’s hard to imagine a time when they didn’t exist. So here’s a (very subjective) list of all the things I can’t believe we survived without, pre-2018. And here’s to a new year, and all the “wow, we needed that” delights that we’ll enjoy next year. Keep reading for the born-in-2018 highlights that made my life a little bit less stressful, more joyful, and overall healthier this year. Photo: Getty Images/Nathan Congleton/NBC Nailed It! As therapeutic Netflix time goes, it’s hard to beat watching comedian Nicole Byer and chef Jacques Torres banter. Byer is one of the funniest comics working anywhere, and her French chocolatier co-host’s “Nee-cole” refrain is like aural Prozac to me. And then there are the contestants: Think of it like the American answer to The Great British Baking Show, with way less expertise and way more laughs. While GBBO is famously humanistic,
3 places where you can DIY an affordable wellness retreat
December 28, 2018 at 09:52AM Wellness retreats are a dime a dozen. Okay, so, they’re actually way more expensive than that, but it holds true that more options exist than you could possibly know what do with. You could easily spend weeks trying to decide which one best fits your needs. Or you could DIY your own wellness retreat, ensuring that every detail rises to your very specific standards. Throughout the past year, we all seemed to be working way too much and the general population was more anxious than ever, meaning that total burnout felt imminent. With that, according to data compiled by vacation home rental company VRBO, the latest traveler searches make perfect sense: Queries on the site that include the term “yoga” are up 65 percent, searches for “fitness centers” are up 40 percent, and those for “gyms” are up 30 percent. Holidaymakers are looking to get active outdoors as well, with searches spiking for activities like like skiing, hiking, and golf. While a professionally organized wellness retreat can make for a great escape, planning it yourself can mean big savings. With room for you and up to 19 of your closest friends, any of these houses (currently available on VRBO) would be the perfect locale to host an affordable wellness retreat. 1. Waikoloa, Hawaii As if you need any convincing that Hawaii is the way to go, consider that this place sleeps eight people, has a meditation room, a half basketball court, access to an open-air exercise pavilion, and a beach club