Day: February 13, 2019

February 13, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC I’ve noticed a trend in nearly every workout that I do these days: Before going ahead with the strength training session du jour, the instructor tends to always begin with a round of inchworms. No, the “inchworm” not a breakdancing move (despite sounding an awful lot like one)—It’s a hard full-body workout. You start by standing up with your feet at hips’ distance apart, then walk out with your hands into a plank while keeping your feet in place. Typically, at this point you’ll be instructed to do a push-up (ugh), then crawl your way back to standing, and then repeat. Inchworms sound deceptively easy, but once you get into them, they’re quite the challenge. “The inchworm is a great dynamic exercise used to warm up the entire muscular system. It focuses primarily on increasing flexibility throughout ones hamstrings as well as increases strength within ones shoulders chest and deltoids,” says Aaptiv Trainer Mike Septh. “It’s a great warm up because it increases stress throughout the entire muscular system through one movement.” And according to Michael Pugliese, a senior Barry’s Bootcamp instructor, in workouts where there’s a heavy load put on your muscles—particularly your upper body—it’s “imperative to warm-up and lubricate the shoulder joint.” And that’s where the inchworm comes in. It’s also great pre- or post-run, too, since the move helps stretch out your legs. “Whether it’s the first move of the day or after a run, the inchworm provides an all-important stretch for the entire posterior chain,” says

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February 13, 2019 at 12:58PM by CWC When my skin suddenly decided to become wildly sensitive a few years ago, my first thought was to change the products I used. Face wash, moisturizer, shampoo—these seemed like probable culprits. In spite of switching to natural options, the breakouts persisted. But while folding my floral-scented clothing fresh out of the dryer, I had a realization. It had to be my laundry. At first, I didn’t give much thought to the detergent I used to wash my pillowcases, towels, and clothing. But to stop my face breaking out, I had to make a change. Now, I’m not the only one who’s experienced problems from scented laundry detergent with irritating ingredients. In a recent thread on Reddit, hundreds of users had a discussion about having the same problem. When they used fragrance- and dye-free options, the pimples and cystic acne on their cheeks cleared up. Same with fabric softener. Plenty of people got itchy rashes and pimples until cutting it out of their routine. “It’s possible that you can be allergic to certain chemicals or fragrances in the detergent,” says New York City-based dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD. “Even if your laundry machine is doing a good job during its rinse cycle, there’s often still residual product left on your clothes that can cause contact dermatitis.” To make sure your skin stays happy and clear, keep these tips in mind before your next load of laundry. Face breaking out? Here are 3 ways to change up your laundry habits

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February 13, 2019 at 12:54PM by CWC Coffee made from coffee beans may soon be a thing of the past. First, brews made from adaptogenic mushrooms hit the scene. Then came nutrient-loaded cup of joe made from broccoli. And the latest option hacks the coffee bean to make waves on a molecular level. Despite the fact that it’s made without coffee beans, Atomo Coffee‘s “molecular coffee” still has the aroma, flavor, and caffeine content of the real thing. Allegedly, it tastes better, too.  In one study, 70 percent of students actually liked it better than coffee from Starbucks. According to Taste of Home, that might be because the food scientists that created it took special care to ensure that it isn’t bitter, which means there’s less need to balance it out with creamer and sugar. With the high demand of coffee—hey, we’re a very tired bunch!—the substitute can ensure people still get their fix without depending on coffee trees, making Atomo’s beanless coffee a sustainable choice. Past research has shown the rising temps from climate change could not only cause major drought, but also disease that affects coffee plants. By 2050, half the land currently being used to produce coffee is projected to be totally useless. According to Atomo’s Kickstarter page, it doesn’t look like the molecular coffee will be available until this December at the earliest. But something so good definitely seems worth the wait. Here’s how your coffee habit could be making your anxiety worse. Or, find out how it could

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February 13, 2019 at 12:16PM by CWC Help! I need a manual designed explicitly to help me navigate the nuance that is the letter/word/core value/feeling “K” in the digital age. For real, texting etiquette is complicated. As HuffPost  discussed in an article on Tuesday, there are many leagues of significance in the messaging lexicon between “k,” “kk,” “OK,” and “okay,” okay? Picking which one to messenger off to your boss and which to send to your friends is a task in and of itself, but TBH, it’s really just the first frontier nailing down modern day communication jargon. If you took an audit of your text messages or company Slack messages right now, my guess is you’d find a fodder for a linguistics graduate student’s thesis. There’d be no shortage of ellipses, “LOL” and “lol,” “yep” and “yeah” and “sure.” My brain already hurts just thinking about it. Below, I’ve attempted to bring some sort of order to, well, modern day communication. Behold, the secret meanings of common digital language, from A to Z. Ahhhh: “You make very little sense to me as a human being.” By: “I don’t know how to spell ‘bye’” or “I spell ‘bye’ like this to rebel softly.” Bye: “I know how to spell ‘bye’ correctly, and I’d like everyone to know.” Byyyeee: “So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, Adieu!” Gotcha: “I really hate the feedback you just gave me, but you’re my boss” or “You’re my friend and I get you.” [Note: This one is hard to read. You need context.]

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February 13, 2019 at 09:06AM by CWC Hanging pictures on the wall can be a workout. First, you need to get the nail in just the right spot while doing everything in your power to avoid putting one too many holes in the wall. Then comes the awkward tango—you know the one—of trying to hook your picture to the nail without dropping it. Instead of coming out from the experience with sore arms and a lopsided frame, there’s a simple picture hanging hack that can save the day—and all you need is a fork. Considering the 7,200 retweets and 22,500 likes business reporter Michael Hainsworth garnered for his tweet about it, this fork hack seems like the real deal. Just to be sure, I tried it myself. And it couldn’t be easier. After you put your nail in the wall, take a fork and slide the tines so the nail sits right between the middle two. Then, securely fasten picture wire to the back of the frame (if it doesn’t already have one) and slide the picture into place, making sure the wire is behind the fork’s handle. I was Today years old when I discovered this #lifehack pic.twitter.com/dDeitYqvac — Michael Hainsworth (@hainsworthtv) February 2, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js After your picture is set into place, remove the fork. (Since the fork guided the wire onto the nail, it’ll stay right in place.) Then, give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. With this picture hanging hack, you’ll be able to turn

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