May 13, 2019 at 12:20PM Men who wait to have kids later in life could be putting their partner’s health at risk. Continue Reading… Author Georgina Berbari | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
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New Mental Healthcare Guidelines Emphasize The Unique Experience Of Womanhood
May 13, 2019 at 12:09PM Therapists should consider identity and discrimination, the APA says. Continue Reading… Author Jenni Gritters | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
What most people get wrong about the “neutral spine” position
May 13, 2019 at 11:55AM by CWC Fitness instructors often ask participants to keep a “neutral spine” during all the exercises, especially in Pilates and yoga. The position is important for both performing the exercises correctly and for getting the most out of the movements, helping to activate the right muscles. But if you think “neutral” means “stick straight,” think again. Contrary to popular belief, a neutral spine position isn’t straight at all. “A neutral spine refers to the three natural curves in the spine: the cervical (upper), thoracic (middle), and lumbar (lower). When viewed from the side, these curves form an ‘S’ shaped curve, and when all three are balanced, our spine is said to be in neutral alignment,” says physical therapist Kelly Avant. “When we think about good posture or standing up straight, the misconception of actually having a straight spine is inaccurate. Good posture requires each curve to be equally represented and balanced.” If you’re not focusing on trying to make your back as straight as possible, how do you even find your neutral spine in the first place? There are two ways to go about it, depending on whether you’re lying down or standing up. How to find your neutral spine According to Alex Leviner, a trainer at EverybodyFights, the easiest way to find your neutral spine is to lie down on your back and relax. “That will usually be ‘your’ neutral spine, but everyone is different,” he says. “There will be a gap between your
Why laughing so hard it hurts provides an instant boost in happiness
May 13, 2019 at 11:20AM by CWC A few years ago, a yoga teacher gave me a piece of advice I (try to) put into practice each day. “Anytime you start laughing,” she said, “try to keep it up for as long as you possibly can.” The idea was that by extending laughter for as long as your lungs will allow, you also maximize the hit of happiness chemical (endorphins!) flowing through your brain. Leaning in to the benefits of laughing out loud presents a free option for boosting your mood. Endorphins are happiness chemicals prompted by exercise, spicy food, love, and orgasms, according to Scientific American. Your body responds by experiencing a buzz of sorts (similar to the one you feel after an intense treadmill session). The chemicals also help you tolerate pain. Why? Well, researchers believe that the abdominal exhaustion caused by intense belly laughter signals your body to produce more and more endorphins. You read that right: Chuckling over hilarious (timeless, really) Spongebob memes, could be giving you a low-key abdominal workout and a boost of joy at the very same time. (“Art thou feeling it now, Mr. Krabs?!“) The wellness world has caught on to the mega power of endorphins. Both laughter yoga and laughter meditation have emerged as extra-curricular offerings for relieving stress. As the Jefferson Center for Mental Health in Hoboken, New Jersey, explains on its website, human connection and laughter go together like peanut butter and jelly. So if you make it your business to
This top-rated $7 sunscreen applicator is the answer to your solo beach days
May 13, 2019 at 10:49AM by CWC Applying sunscreen is a crucial step between moisturizer and makeup in my morning routine year-round. But it doesn’t stop with my face and neck. In the summer when I’m no longer bundled up in crewneck sweatshirts and jeans, the rest of my skin needs all the protection it can get. While I can apply sunscreen to my arms, legs, and shoulders with ease, getting an even coat on my back without a helping hand is the ultimate struggle. Luckily, there’s a simple tool to the rescue. The Kingsley Lotion Applicator ($7), with an impressive 839 5-star reviews on Amazon, has a 15-inch wooden handle and foam applicator that makes applying sunscreen to hard-to-reach areas a breeze. Think of the handle as an extra arm: After squeezing some sunscreen onto the foam paddle, just reach it over your head to coat your back in a few swift motions. You can also use it with self-tanner for a summery glow on without a bunch of unsightly streaks. After you apply sunscreen or lotion, simply rinse it clean with warm, sudsy water and hang it up to air dry until your next outing. Before you stock up on sunscreen, go with some reef-safe options that will keep you (and ocean life) protected all summer long. Also, if you’re wearing makeup, these choices will let you reapply without messing it up. Continue Reading… Author Tehrene Firman | Well and Good Selected by iversue
Fillers are injecting themselves into the wellness convo and honestly, it’s awesome
May 13, 2019 at 09:57AM by CWC At Well+Good, we love a good beauty hack and a holy-grail dupe. But one of our favorite things is taking a closer look—at labels, at our habits, at the stigmas that sometimes still prevail in the beauty industry. In our new series Beauty Geek, we’ll be dusting off our glasses to get nerdy with the science of skin care and explore the many ways that beauty serves us in our everyday lives. Join us. I’ve just rolled onto my right side and propped myself up on my hands. And in the dimmed light of the palo santo-scented studio, just before bowing to acknowledge the light and love in every person, my yoga instructor directs the class to soften our brows. “Yeah, right,” I think to myself. Because, while some people strive to nail a perfect crow pose or get their heels to the ground in down dog, all I want is to be able to relax my over-expressive, constantly furrowed forehead. Enter… Botox? A recent report from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery indicated that in 2018, 72 percent of the doctors surveyed saw an uptick in the number of patients under 30 years old requesting cosmetic surgery or facial injectables (Botox and facial fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane). This accounts for a 24 percent climb from 2017. Coincidentally, stats like these coincide with mega-gains in the clean beauty industry, which is poised to reach $25 billion over the
Well+Good TALKS: Beauty State of the Union 2019
May 13, 2019 at 09:47AM by CWC What’s happening in skin care and makeup, and learn about the people and brands who are killing it in 2019. Don’t miss this very special TALK! W+G’s beauty team joins with leading industry experts to give you the hottest beauty take of the moment. Learn who’s changing the game (hi, Rihanna and friends). Get the scoop on genre-breaking products, and the innovative ingredients we’re incredibly excited about (CBD included)! And hear what big trends we’re calling, so you can stock your medicine cabinet accordingly. EVENT DETAILS Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Made by We | 902 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 THE PANEL Rachel Lapidos | Well+Good Beauty + Fitness Editor For the past 3 years at Well+Good, Rachel’s been slathering on all manner of beauty elixirs in the name of research and trend-spotting. She’s interviewed Bobbi Brown, Miranda Kerr, Dr. Perricone, and more, reporting on everything Well+Good readers need to know for their best skin ever. Rachel has a master’s degree in journalism from NYU and has previously written about everything from culture and fashion to private equity. Christine Chang | Co-Founder of Glow Recipe Christine has an extensive background in the beauty industry, which lead her and Sarah Lee to launch Glow Recipe in 2017. With the mission to create a US hub for the best of Korean beauty, the duo also developed Glow Recipe Skincare, an innovative line, that includes the best-selling, waitlisted Watermelon
Radical empathy: How new guidelines for mental health care affect *all* women
May 13, 2019 at 09:30AM by CWC The language we use to talk about women’s mental health is getting a makeover. Today, the American Psychological Association (APA) released new psychological recommendations for mental health practitioners to use for better communication with women and girls. The guidelines, last updated in 2007, focus on external factors that dictate the mental well-being of women in the U.S., including sexual violence, discrimination, devaluation, and oppression. “During recent decades, girls and women of diverse ethnicities and races, abilities, social classes, sexual orientations, gender identities, and life experiences have encountered dramatic and complex changes in education, work, reproductive and caregiving roles, and personal relationships,” writes the APA. We’ve come along way, certainly, but the new guidelines seek to fill in some of the ground not yet covered in the mental health sphere of individuals who identify as women. Specifically, the APA now asks mental health practitioners to highlight the strength and resilience of every women who walks into their offices. “Women suffering from psychological problems need treatment, but that has to be in a more affirmative, more empowering way, and it has to be effective,” Lillian Comas-Diaz, PhD, a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences who helped revise the guidelines, told Mashable. “Women suffering from psychological problems need treatment, but that has to be in a more affirmative, more empowering way, and it has to be effective.” To accomplish this more holistic, empathetic understanding of each person who seeks mental health counsel, the document outlines
Forehead breaking out? The surprising reason your hat could be to blame.
May 13, 2019 at 09:26AM by CWC Over the years of doing my own laundry, I’ve learned a few things: to separate my whites and colors (RIP to all my old white T-shirts out there), to beware of dryer sheets (for the sake of my skin), and to never wash my jeans (it’s a thing). But a quick romp through the Internet led me to a startling realization: I should be washing my hats, too. Hats—the head ornaments that cover bad hair days and shield your precious skin from the sun’s damaging rays—withstand your sweat while you’re wearing them. Because of this, they can be a sneaky cause of breakouts. “A particular type of acne called ‘acne mechanica’ is typically caused by the use of tight items against the skin, like hats, helmets, and headbands,” says Rachel Nazarian, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with New York’s Schweiger Dermatology. “The friction forces of these items against your skin, coupled with the sweat and bacteria that form underneath, can cause a breakout on your forehead.” That’s not to say you have to immediately ditch your baseball caps so that your skin stays clear. It’s all about choosing the right fabric hats, and keeping them clean. “Prevent breakouts by wearing breathable fabrics for your hat, like cotton as opposed to poly-blends, wear them loosely rather than tight against the skin, and wash them often,” she says. Just be extra careful with your baseball caps: “They can trap sweat on the skin and prevent evaporation,”
Beets are the underrated post-workout snack your life is missing
May 13, 2019 at 08:50AM by CWC Some people say you’ll never forget your first kiss. Well, I’ll never forget my first beet. When I tried the root veggie for the first time as a kid, I was not into it. Not even the cool pink color or my cartoon crush could get me to like the intensely earthly taste. It took me a long time, but I actually like beets now—which is fortuitous, because they are packed with nutrients. Doesn’t hurt that they’ve become super trendy too. Wellness-forward cities like Los Angeles and New York even have coffee shops offering up beet lattes, which inevitably end up all over Instagram. (So pink! So pretty!) View this post on Instagram Beetroot latte 💕 @gooddaycafe after a Restorative Yoga 🧘♀️session @bathyogastudio with @georgieyogini @movegb . . #gooddaycafe #bathengland #bathuk #bathcity #yoga #igersbath #postworkoutdrink #beetrootlatte #bathlife #beetroot #inthepink #bathcoffeeshop #independentbath #cityofbath #prettylittlebath #pinkcafe #bathsomerset #somerset #igersomerset #latte #beetlatte #latte_art #latteart A post shared by Rebecca Lipkin (@rebeccajournobath) on May 13, 2019 at 7:50am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js But back to those nutrients. What exactly is it about beets that make them such a wellness win? Keep reading for all the intel. What are the health benefits of beets? 1. They offer some bone-building calcium. If you’re dairy-free, beets are another vegetable that can help you get towards your daily calcium totals with 22 milligrams per cup. That’s about 2 percent of your recommended daily intake, so don’t consider them your sole source—but