July 29, 2019 at 12:07PM by CWC When it comes to exercise, many of us want to know how much we have to do in order to feel stronger (like: Do my 10,000 steps fill in for time spent at the gym…or nah?), while others love to double-up on sweat-fueled cardio classes a few times a week. It begs the question: What’s the right amount of exercise to squeeze into a day, week, month, or year—and how much exercise is too much? As it happens, you can exercise too much, and the effects result in more than just sore quads. Exercise, in its most basic form, is a regimented way of putting your body under stress. Just like any other stressor, there comes a time when your bod just can’t take any more, however according to Rondel King, MS, an exercise physiologist at NYU Langone Sports Performance Center, one’s tolerance for physical activity is very individual. “When it comes to monitoring how much exercise is too much, you should listen to your body,” he says. “Your body will definitely tell you whether it’s under stress, you’re exercising too much, or you’re just exerting too much.” ad_intervals[‘391189_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘391189_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); But your body isn’t the only thing that needs workout recovery. Having that no-days-off mentality can impact your brain’s ability to tackle a workout, too. “We’re constantly pushing, and we don’t give ourselves that mental break,” says Angela Fifer, PhD, CMPC and
Month: July 2019
IKEA Wants To “Save Our Sleep” With These New Products For 2020
July 29, 2019 at 11:36AM Here are 6 of our top picks from the collection. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Here’s how a dirty air conditioner affects your breathing
July 29, 2019 at 10:41AM by CWC Have you ever changed the filter in your air conditioner or, like, cleaned it? I haven’t (gulp), and apparently that is bad news bears for my health—especially as temperatures rise and I’m forced to keep my (dirty?) unit running 24/7 in order to, you know, survive. But really, what’s the worst that can happen if I don’t maintain my machine, which seems to be running just fine despite such gross neglect? When I looked into this myself, all I found were terrifying articles about something called “air-conditioner lung.” It’s a very rare and serious immune reaction to small airborne particles, but according to Raj Dasgupta, MD, a pulmonologist at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, it’s not the only problem caused by a dirty air conditioner. When you fail to maintain your air conditioner, it collects high concentrations of dust, pollen, and mold. At best, this could exacerbate allergies and asthma. At worst, it can cause infections. ad_intervals[‘410669_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410669_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Dr. Dasgupta places these infections into three categories: “Number one is viruses, number two is bacteria, and number three is fungi or mold,” he explains. There’s a particular bacteria (legionella) that can cause a type of pneumonia known as Legionnaire’s disease which can easily land you in the ICU, he says. Certain populations, including those with existing respiratory disease or who have weakened immune systems, need to be especially wary of an unclean machine.
This Red Wine Ingredient Might Protect Against Depression, Study Shows
July 29, 2019 at 10:47AM Red wine lovers, rejoice. Continue Reading… Author Georgina Berbari | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
A Peculiar Fishing Study Just Taught Us A Big Lesson About Breaking Your Routine
July 29, 2019 at 09:47AM Routines are comforting. But they’re not always what’s good for you. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
6 of the most common questions about periods, answered by OB/GYNS
July 29, 2019 at 08:47AM by CWC No matter how many times you may have read The Care and Keeping of You in middle school, periods (and how they work) are still pretty confusing. Maybe it’s because the awkward “maturation” video you had to watch in fifth grade didn’t explain anything beyond featuring a girl screaming about getting her “menses” in the library. Maybe it’s because sex education is woefully inadequate in the US; maybe it’s because society is collectively still a bit gun-shy when it comes to talking openly about period facts and myths. No matter the cause, it means that a lot of us (myself included) are still pretty confused about some of the nitty-gritty details of the menstrual cycle. To help clear up a bit of the confusion, we asked nine health experts (OB/GYNs and nurses) to share the questions they get asked all. the. time. Chances are if they hear these questions on the regular, you’re probably wondering about them yourself, too. ad_intervals[‘410063_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410063_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); 1. “What is a ‘normal’ period?” Honestly? It depends. “It is important to know that every [person] can have differences in their cycles that are routine and normal for them,” says OB/GYN Jyoti Desai, MD, FACOG, and an assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine. What’s standard operating procedure for one person (some clotting, for example, or a period that lasts for just two days) isn’t necessarily
5 Products This Wellness Entrepreneur Recommends To Everyone
July 29, 2019 at 08:11AM The book that’s made the biggest impact on her self-care and more. Continue Reading… Author Sophie Jaffe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
3 signs that you’re not even a little bit boring and are just a wise, old soul
July 29, 2019 at 06:41AM by CWC One of my closest friends lives in a quaint house in Maine, decorated with antique treasures and old-timey tchotchkes. She crafts broaches laden with sentimentality from black-and-white photographs, and her vintage clothes are accessorized with huge glasses and even huger hats. She’s fascinated with the death positivity movement, and always heads to bed early (“Sorry, I’m a grandma,” she yawns on cue). And for years, I just didn’t get it. We’re the same age, but if you were to look at our lifestyle choices and general personality traits on paper, you’d probably assume otherwise. I rent a small space in New York City. I wear red lipstick and cleavage-sprouting dresses to bars I sometimes stumble out of at 4 a.m. And frankly, while the idea of living a quiet, thoughtful existence in Maine seems cute to me, it also seems dreadfully boring. Only during my last visit did I come to understand that my grasp of my friend’s life doesn’t make her a boring person. (Also, I do fully understand that I’m neither the judge nor jury on boringness.) While sipping prosecco and talking about what books stir us, it dawned on me: She’s simply an old soul. What’s the meaning of an old soul, you may wonder? Well, for one, it’s not synonymous with being boring. ad_intervals[‘409839_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘409839_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); In fact, being an old soul and being boring are two very different things.
Toss the brow pencil, these growth serums will give you the arches of your dreams
July 29, 2019 at 06:38AM by CWC I’ve been diligently applying eyelash serums for some time now, taking my average-length fringe to va-va-voom to lengths. And while I’ve been spreading the good word about the fluttery effects to anyone who’ll listen, I’ve been sleeping on the fact that growth serums are also purported to help stimulate growth on brows. When it comes to my arches, my personal opinion is: the bushier the better. Every morning, I swipe on some brow gel, but would love if I even had more strands to brush up (and I’m not quite ready for microblading… yet). This is where brow serums come in—they work to bestow you with even fuller, bushier brows, thanks to nourishing ingredients that boost the hair above your eyeballs. “Brow serums are great for helping to achieve fuller-looking brows,” says Ywe Kvist, senior brand manager for Skin Research Laboratories. “Whether you over-plucked or have naturally sparse-looking brows, brow serums offer the thicker-looking appearance we’re all after.” ad_intervals[‘410852_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410852_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Besides that, Joey Healy, celebrity stylist and eyebrow specialist, says serums are great for adding volume density. “Brow serums are for people who have overworked their brows, people who are not satisfied with their brows as they age, or people who feel their brows aren’t living up to their full potential,” he says. You just have to look for serums with the right hair-boosting ingredients. “Peptides are the active ingredient you should look
National Lipstick Day means free cosmetics for everyone. Here’s what you need to know
Published 28th July 2019 Credit: Horst P. Horst/Conde Nast/Getty Images Beauty buffs across the United States on Monday will try new shades of lipstick or don old favorites for National Lipstick Day.The annual celebration honors one of the beauty industry’s oldest and most beloved cosmetic products.Here’s everything you need to know about lipstick and the special day — including where to score free products. Where does lipstick come from? The practice of painting lips dates back thousands of years.Some of the first known people to do so lived in Mesopotamia near the Sumerian city of Ur, according to the book “Read My Lips: A Cultural History of Lipstick.” That’s roughly around present-day southern Iraq. There, Queen Schub-ad made a paste from white lead and crushed red rocks to color her lips.From there, the lip-painting trend spread through the region and across the world. It made its way to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. It survived the Middle Ages and Italian Renaissance and more.Ultimately, it was Western European settlers that brought lipstick to American shores. To this day, lipstick is still one of the most recognizable makeup products in the world.Honestly, homegirl Schub-ad was way ahead of her time. How has lipstick changed over the years? Lipstick may have started as crushed red rocks, but it’s changed a lot since then.A modern tube of lipstick contains lots of ingredients intended to improve shade, taste, scent and performance. Some also feature sun protection, moisturizing and waterproof properties.And “lipstick” doesn’t just refer