May 14, 2019 at 01:04PM Here’s the scoop. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Day: May 14, 2019
The unexpected piece I’m wearing over all my workout clothes to make them brunch-appropriate
May 14, 2019 at 12:28PM by CWC Do you remember, years ago before athleisure was really a thing, all the people proclaiming loudly that leggings are not pants? I was a proponent of this—I firmly believed that leggings were terrible and that under no circumstances should they be worn in a non-athletic capacity. But oh, how the tables have turned. Now, it’s a rare day that you’ll find me in anything but leggings. While it’s now acceptable to wear workout clothes pretty much anywhere, however, I still find myself wanting to style them post-workout in ways that don’t scream “I am a sweaty monster who just finished up at CrossFit.” This winter, I would reach for a cute pullover sweatshirt and really lean in to the athleisure/streetwear look… but now that the weather is warming up, I find myself gravitating toward lighter, more polished pieces. Enter: the button up shirt. Back in those days when leggings weren’t considered pants, a button up shirt would often be your saving grace: Conventional fashion wisdom said that as long as your butt was covered by your shirt/dress/tunic, you wouldn’t upset the pants status quo, so throwing on an oversized Oxford—maybe cinching it at the waist with a belt (I shudder to remember)—would often do the trick. The 2019 version of this is a little more laid back and sporty. Tied around your waist, they serve some serious ’90s vibes. With the sleeves rolled up and a hint of sports bra showing, it says,
Is it…normal to have never had a relationship well into your 20s and 30s?
May 14, 2019 at 11:07AM by CWC It took me 27 years to be in what I would consider a long-term relationship. Although I met my boyfriend—who is, by the way, 31 and also had not previously been in a “serious” relationship—when I was 25, we weren’t really, truly committed until recently. My lack of success on the stable-relationship front wasn’t for lack of effort. I dated pretty prolifically throughout my twenties—I even wrote a whole book about the ins and outs of modern dating, which turned into a tome about the all-too-common phobia of commitment in the contemporary landscape. I dated many mehs, some maybes, and a few suitors with real potential, but between career shifts, moves, general immaturity, and a lack of mutual sustained interest, none of the flings blossomed into a long-term situation. And for years, I wondered how much of it was my fault. Was something wrong with me? Was I not choosing correctly? Or was everyone else and their commitment issues the problem? The only thing I knew for sure was that I was confused. I constantly heard from friends and loved ones that I’m smart, attractive, and fun to be around, and that I should have zero problems securing a lasting relationship. But of course, those well-intentioned affirmations meant to gas me up only made me feel worse about my lack of success in the love sphere. What made me feel better was learning I wasn’t alone: While writing my book, I spoke with
Oolong tea is the stress-reducing drink you didn’t know you needed
May 14, 2019 at 10:56AM by CWC If black tea and green tea had a baby, it would be a little like oolong tea. Slightly grassy with a hint of sweetness, oolong is a bit harder to track down than its cousins Earl Grey, matcha, or English breakfast, but it’s definitely worth going out of your way to find given its impressive health-boosting, stress-reducing benefits. “It has similar health benefits to black and green tea and is actually made from the same leaves as green tea. The difference is how it is processed,” explains registered dietitian Amy Shapiro, RD. “Green tea leaves are not allowed to oxidize much and black tea is. Oolong falls somewhere in the middle.” Here, Shapiro gives the scoop on what makes it so great. What are some health-related oolong tea benefits? 1. It can help the body manage stress. Shapiro says oolong tea contains l-theanine, an amino acid that’s associated with sleep and relaxation. “This is what is responsible for the relaxing effect oolong tea has,” she says. Scientific research shows that l-theanine stimulates alpha waves in your brain, which are associated with a relaxed, focused state of mind. Of course, oolong also has caffeine, so you’ll feel focused, not sleepy. (So, better as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up than a bedtime drink.) 2. Oolong tea is full of polyphenols. Shapiro also points out that oolong tea is high in polyphenols, which are linked to lowering inflammation and help protect the body against free radicals and prevent the growth
Everything about the Outdoor Voices x Madewell collab is cute—but honestly, I’m here for the tote
May 14, 2019 at 10:33AM by CWC When two brands we love collaborate with one another, it’s like that time Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men blessed the airwaves with “One Sweet Day.” Now that Outdoor Voices and Madewell have had an athleisure baby that takes the form of items like ready-to-sweat sets ($95), scrunchies ($10), and—my personal favorite—a sassy tote ($12), my wardrobe is ready to reap the rewards. The collection could be placed next to the word “technicolor” in the dictionary. OV’s signature colorblock sets adopt the cool grey, pink, and blue hues that Madewell devotees know and love. (And duh, there’s a matching scrunchy in your color palette of choice.) You can also snag a T-shirt ($45) or a sweatshirt ($80) adorned with wave-like pattern if you’re channeling a “surf’s up!” kinda vibe. Photo: Outdoor Voices As I mentioned, I’m particularly smitten with the tote—a striped montage to both brands, which—if worn to Trader Joe’s or thrown over a shoulder en route to the beach—is sure to spark envious double-takes. We’re guessing the whole line is already selling like avocado toast, so if you want to get in on the sporty look, grab your (ca-yute!) tote and shop until the next Madewell x Outdoor Voices drop. Ready to style those leggings for the office? Here’s how to pull it off. Oh, and ICYMI, bike shorts are taking over. Continue Reading… Author Kells McPhillips | Well and Good Selected by iversue
Trainers agree: Vanessa Hudgens’ workout equation is something everyone can learn from
May 14, 2019 at 09:34AM by CWC Vanessa Hudgens is really, really strong. I know this, because when I worked out next to her at an event for Propel Vitamin Boost yesterday (and made all of my eighth grade dreams come true), she was not messing around. She piled on double the amount of ankle weights as the rest of us did, held a perfectly-formed plank for an entire song, and somehow made it all look so easy that she walked out with her hair and makeup still intact. I, on the other hand, collapsed on the floor into a pile of my own sweat. When Hudgens and I sat down to chat after 45-minutes of Megan Roup kicking our butts (and after I chugged two bottles of Propel’s new electrolyte water to replace all the water I’d lost during the workout), I had to know what her strength-building secret is. And while I was fully expecting her to cop to spending 2+ hours a day with a trainer, the reason behind her success in the gym is actually super simple: consistency and variety. She told me that she has pretty much stuck with the same three workouts—SoulCycle, Pilates, and yoga—for the better part of the last ten years, mixing things up throughout the week to target different parts of her body. And, in case the results didn’t speak for themselves, pros confirm that she’s onto something with this methodology. “It’s really important to mix up your routine to ensure
Fight Seasonal Allergies With This Integrative Doctor-Approved Tonic
May 14, 2019 at 09:10AM These powerhouse ingredients will help you beat the sniffles, STAT! Continue Reading… Author Taz Bhatia, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Yale scientists discover possible route to PTSD-related suicide prevention
May 14, 2019 at 08:44AM by CWC From 2000 to 2016, the rate of death by suicide in the United States increased by 30 percent. For the estimated 5 percent of Americans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a major risk factor for suicide, new research shows progress toward the prevention of self-harm. A small study published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found a connection between people who suffer from PTSD with a likelihood of committing suicide to a specific biomarker (a visible indication of someone’s medical state), reports The Yale Daily News. Using PET imaging, the team of researchers at Yale University looked at the brains of 87 people (29 with PTSD, 29 with depression, and 29 with neither). The brain scans of the PTSD group with current suicidal thoughts showed higher levels of metabotropic glutamatergic receptor 5, or mGluR5, which has been linked to both mood and anxiety disorders. Researchers did not find raised levels in the depressed group, which included both individuals with and without suicidal thoughts. Irina Esterlis, PhD, the associate professor of psychiatry at Yale who authored the study, posits that the finding could possibly have meaningful implications for people who have lived through trauma. When their PET scans show high levels of mGluR5, mental health professionals can step in on time to give them resources and psychiatric help to prevent them from committing suicide. It’s viewed as a breakthrough for the scientific community as well, given that—if researchers
6 Ways To Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia, According To A New Report
May 14, 2019 at 08:32AM These lifestyle changes may reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
This low-sugar milkshake recipe packs two cups of vegetables, but you’d never know
May 14, 2019 at 08:19AM by CWC When you think of milkshakes, you probably picture a creamy dessert with a cherry on top. You just know it’s loaded with sugar—both natural and added—to the brim. But you don’t actually need all that sweet stuff to make a delicious and healthy milkshake. You can create an equally mouth-watering final product with vegetables instead of fruit and dairy. Sneaking veggies into smoothies is nothing new, but Lauren Kirchmaier, the recipe developer behind Flora & Vino, recently shared her new favorite treat—a fruit-free milkshake that contain two cups of vegetables as well as healthy fats and protein. Whether you’re trying to live that low-sugar life or simply aren’t a fan of fruit, there’s no healthier way to enjoy dessert. To make a healthy milkshake, Kirchmaier begins with a base of unsweetened almond milk, protein powder, nut butter or peanut powder, and a two cup mix of cauliflower, broccoli stems, green zucchini, and sweet potato. The result is something more savory than sweet. “The taste is slightly sweet from the incorporation of root veggies—mainly the sweet potato. It’s like a healthier Frosty,” she tells me. After blending the base, you can add flavor with vanilla, cinnamon, or chocolate chips. In minutes, you’ll be sipping on a decadent yet healthy milkshake that’s so good you’ll forget it’s even made from vegetables in the first place. And what’s better than meeting your daily guidelines through dessert? Interested in more healthy desserts? First find out why Trader