July 09, 2019 at 02:10PM Wet dreams are on the rise. Hurrah! Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Day: July 9, 2019
New Tool Uses Sonar Technology To Test Water Quality For Very Little $$$
July 09, 2019 at 01:16PM A new study from researchers at the University of Missouri, shows how sonar technology can help test water quality quickly and inexpensively. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker, M.S. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The only body lotion that won’t make you uncomfortably sweaty this summer, according to a derm
July 09, 2019 at 12:57PM by CWC After three blissful sun and sand drenched days over the Fourth of July, my skin is d-y-i-n-g of thirst. Like, it’s so dry that it legitimately hurts, despite the fact that I was a fairly dedicated SPF user over the course of the weekend. In an attempt to give it the hydration it’s craving, I literally bathed myself in a heavy moisturizing cream this morning after I got out of the shower. And it was a big mistake. Huge. The minute I walked out the door, my entire body was drenched in sweat—it felt like my pores were being suffocated by saran wrap and couldn’t breathe on their own, and the result was an intense bout of overheating. If I thought my dry skin was unpleasant, this was so, so much worse. And now that I think about it, putting a heavy cream all over my body in the middle of the summer is basically the skin-care equivalent of bundling up in a heavy coat. “What’s key is to choose a lotion or gel, not a cream or ointment,” says board-certified dermatologist Michelle Henry, MD, explaining that while creams are richer and more moisturizing, they’re also more likely to leave behind a film. “Also, consider in-shower moisturizers, which allow you to absorb the moisture while your skin is wet and most susceptible.” These are great because once you get out of the shower, you can just towel off any leftover grease. ad_intervals[‘406812_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function ()
The triceps-busting move that will light your entire arm on fire
July 09, 2019 at 12:10PM by CWC Name a workout move that sounds more badass than a skull crusher. Whether you’re on a bench at the gym or on the floor at home, this next-level tricep extension will give your arms a serious burn, so grab a weight and get ready to add it into your push-day repertoire. The move builds strength through back of your arms, which Isaiah Harmison, a Houston-based Barry’s Bootcamp instructor, says helps you perform bigger movements.”Your triceps are very good for pressing movements,” he explains. “So working your triceps is going to help you with your bench press, it’s going to help you with push ups. It’s going to help you with basically anything you’re pushing away from yourself.” A skull crusher is different than a normal tricep extension because instead of standing upright, you do it lying down on your back on a bench or the floor with a weight above your head. To ensure you don’t literally crush your skull (because, uh, yikes), there are a few form-related things worth keeping in mind. ad_intervals[‘406694_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406694_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Grab a dumbbell, and lay on your back with your hands interlocked around one of the rubber ends of the weight. “The only muscle you should be working in this movement is your tricep,” Harmison says. Start with your arms extended above your head, and then hinge at the elbows, bringing the weight down towards your head.
If your desk lunch ticks these 5 dietitian-approved boxes—congrats!—you can consider it healthy
July 09, 2019 at 11:41AM by CWC Once upon a time, my mom packed my lunchbox. PB&Js, apples, and Ritz Bits were my everyday fare. (Ah, the golden days of youth!) Now that I’m paying for my own groceries, it’s my responsibility to mix and match the items in my refrigerator into some sort of “meal.” Often I find myself unsure if I’m actually prepping a healthy lunch that will satiate and nourish me—and apparently a whole lot of Americans are just as confused as I am. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently surveyed 1,062 employed U.S. adults ages 18 and older, finding that many people are scratching their heads about the wholesomeness of their midday meals. While 86 percent of people reported making their own lunches at least some of the time, 91 percent reported that they were interested in “improving the healthfulness of their typical workday lunch.” Plus, 56 percent of those who schlepped salads, sandwiches, and leftovers to their office each day said they struggled to choose nutritious options while on the clock. ad_intervals[‘406810_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406810_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Obviously, there’s confusion when it comes to 9-to-5 noshing. So to once and for all receive some clarity on how to thrive after the age of Lunchables, I asked Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition, to offer up a (beyond easy!) five item checklist for determining how healthy your lunch *really* is. If you can answer check, check,
Memorize this conversation formula to stop a narcissist mid-sentence
July 09, 2019 at 10:33AM by CWC Up until recently, I considered myself one of the lucky ones who’d never come face to face with a narcissist. Now, let’s just say I’m in close quarters with one. For the sake of maintaining my own mental health, learning how to shut down narcissists without becoming a doormat has become my unwitting side project. To glean some expert advise on the topic, I consulted Chicago-based clinical psychologist Aimee Daramus, PsyD, on how to avoid getting caught in the verbal traps narcissists so skillfully set. First, she recommends confirming that you’re truly dealing with a (capital “N”) Narcissist. “Narcissism is a personality style in which people have a powerful need to be the best, most important in the room,” says Dr. Daramus. “It’s on a spectrum of severity. A healthy narcissist is realistically confident, knows their value, and is willing to work for the status that they want. On the other end of the spectrum is toxic narcissism—when a person feels entitled to be treated as ‘the best’ without earning it, and they’ll get angry and lash out if you say something that makes them feel equal or less-than.” ad_intervals[‘406719_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406719_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Such behavior is downright infuriating, and your gut reaction might be to point it that out. You’ll say something like, “You’re an egomaniac!” or “Wow, you’re such a narcissist.” And while that may feel like sweet relief for a split second
“Lazy keto” may be easier than regular keto, but don’t count on getting the same benefits
July 09, 2019 at 10:30AM by CWC Whether it’s from people in your virtual fit squad, your neighbor, or an influencer you follow on Instagram, it’s highly likely that you’ve heard someone going on and on about the benefits of the ketogenic diet. Keto devotees credit the low-carb, high-fat eating plan for everything from weight loss and better cognitive function to decreased anxiety. Here’s the thing though: There’s debate amongst health experts over whether sticking with the ketogenic diet long-term is actually healthy. And admittedly it’s not the easiest eating plan to follow. (Must…Not…Eat…Bread.) It’s no wonder many are starting to look into a tweaked version called “lazy keto.” Basically, lazy keto eaters cut carbs to less than 20 grams a day, but don’t follow any hard and fast rules when it comes to protein or fat intake. This means followers don’t have to keep a strict macros ratio in mind, which theoretically makes the eating plan easier. But what do health experts think of lazy keto? Here, a registered dietitian and a ketogenic expert both give their insight as to whether the tweaked eating plan is worth it—or too lazy to work. ad_intervals[‘406609_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406609_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); How lazy keto compares to going all-out ketogenic The big question many have when comparing a traditional ketogenic diet to this more simplistic version is which one is healthier. As with any eating plan, Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD, says the answer depends on your eating
Wellness is complex, misunderstood, and oh-so important—here’s what it means to Team Well+Good
July 09, 2019 at 09:42AM by CWC It’s been about a decade since Well+Good launched, and when I recently joined as the team’s lifestyle writer, I—a worshipper of mozzarella sticks—feared I was deeply unwell and wouldn’t fit in. What I quickly learned is that the meaning of wellness is murky, and one of its main, widely propagated fallacies is that it’s a singular concept. And because the general understanding of what wellness is skews so complicated, as a team, we decided to discuss via Slack what it means to each of us. We weren’t surprised to find that the meaning of wellness is highly personalized—including exercise and Lizzo or ice cream and acai bowls or therapy and Frasier or so many other things. But we were able to land on some commonalities in our points of view; that self-care is also us-care, and that despite our unique preferences, we’re bonded in a quest to feel happy, healthy, and human. Check out our latest edition of Slack Chats—what being well and good means to Team Well+Good—below. ad_intervals[‘404779_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘404779_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Mary Grace: Hi, friends! To start, I want to discuss how I initially worried I was really unfit for W+G because I had never eaten an acai bowl or taken a yoga class. I’ve since eaten one acai bowl and never taken a yoga class. I’ve learned that wellness, for me, simply isn’t about those things so much as about recognizing that
Hit a fitness plateau? Here are 6 strategies to push through it
July 09, 2019 at 08:42AM by CWC I think we can all agree that plateaus are the worst. After all, when you’re working on your fitness (hi, Lizzo), the last thing you want is to hit a standstill. While wishing for better results is the idealistic way to overcome the stagnant state, the real answer is to understand why plateaus happen in the first place. “Plateaus occur when your body has gotten used to what you’ve been putting it through,” says David Chun, a Muay Thai and kickboxing coach. Whether it’s running at a certain pace, consistently hitting the same cycling speed, or repetitively doing the same lift with the same weight, he says that once you feel like your gains have slowed, it’s time to re-think your routine. To help you decide how to do so, ahead you’ll find six ways to pull yourself out of a fitness plateau. Keep on scrolling to learn them all. 1. Switch up your routine Nashville-based ACSM CPT Michael Laufman says it point blank: You have to make new adjustments in order to continue seeing new results. The trick is knowing when to do so. ad_intervals[‘406345_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406345_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); “If you’ve been on the same plan or routine for roughly six months or more, it’s probably time to change things up,” suggests Blink Fitness program manager Phil Timmons. “You’re probably still getting benefits from your workouts internally; however, the visible external results will likely
These are a 114-year-old woman’s secrets to living a long, meaningful life
July 09, 2019 at 08:37AM by CWC Only a handful of people live long enough to earn the title of supercentenarian, thisfolks who live past the age of 110. This week, Alelia Murphy celebrated her 114th trip around the sun; born July 6, 1905, she’s the oldest living person in the United States, according to the New York Post. Murphy’s heart rate, blood pressure, communication, and overall well-being remain relatively healthy—so what’s her secret? Natalie Mhlambiso, a nurse who made twice-weekly visits to the 114-year-old for seven years, says Murphy owes her health to a series of wellness choices—eating and drinking well, staying active, eschewing alcohol, and giving in to her sweet tooth—in addition to faith. “She doesn’t like water. She likes things that are sweet. She tells you she wants something like soda, ice cream, chocolate,” Mhlambiso tells the New York Post. Murphy has lived lived in Harlem since the 1920s, but she was born in North Carolina during an era when processed food didn’t yet exist. ad_intervals[‘406678_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406678_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Murphy also lives her life with an inspiring kindness. “There are many good patients but she is different in temperament, in who she is, her distinctive age. At her age, this is rare. This is history,” says Mhlambiso. Murphy still sends out handwritten Christmas cards each year and remains remarkably “feisty,” says the nurse. Murphy is one of just 33 living supercentarians (all of whom are female), reports the