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Day: August 2, 2019
A 107-year-old woman says the secret to long life is being single forever
August 02, 2019 at 12:21PM by CWC Is the key to living a long life… solitude? Bronx resident Louise Signore, 107, credits her longevity to the fact that she’s held on to her status as an independent woman. “I think the secret of 107: I never got married. I think that’s the secret,” she told CNN affiliate WBCS. I’m getting some serious Cher-circa-1996 vibes right now (a man is like dessert—not necessary). Signore is an icon. Basically, the centenarian’s relationship advice: don’t. Signore also exercises regularly, eats healthy, and plays Bingo, which obviously factors into her overall health. But I’m choosing to narrow the focus to the benefits of being single. There’s actually research to suggest myriad advantages to a life of solitude. (I swear I’m not just saying this to make myself feel better.) One study found that marital stress can be a precursor to depression. Unsociability can also help you be more creative, as you have more time to be introspective. I’m taking this as permission to retreat to my couch and watch Netflix instead of going on a date. Also, as I’ve previously discussed, sleeping alone is simply the best. (Though the science is a little torn on whether or not people who sleep alone sleep better—to which I say, you do you.) However, if being alone scares you, you’re not… well, alone. A recent study found that people would rather give themselves an electric shock than be alone with their thoughts. ad_intervals[‘412763_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if
Who we leave out when we talk about periods as being a ‘woman thing’
August 02, 2019 at 11:30AM by CWC Since becoming a health editor for publications that cater to a largely female-identifying audience, I’ve spent a lot of time editing stories about reproductive health, periods, and hormones. It’s kind of the bread and butter of my job. And I’ve become super aware of one particular thing when editing stories on these topics: the tendency to use very gendered language. Think, calling vaginas and vulvas “lady bits” instead of using their actual names, or saying that periods are something “that makes you a woman.” This might seem harmless to some (and it’s certainly been normalized in American culture), but linking periods to womanhood is problematic and, in some cases, dangerous. This isn’t just because many people don’t have periods due to PCOS, birth control, a hysterectomy, or menopause. It’s also because many transgender women without uteruses may not get periods, while trans men or gender non-conforming folks who have uteruses may. To put it simply: Not every woman has a period, and not all people who have periods are women. ad_intervals[‘411917_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘411917_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); This isn’t a niche concern. While exact statistics on the transgender and gender non-conforming population are hard to come by, experts estimate that there are at least one million transgender adults in the U.S. According to a 2012 Human Rights Campaign survey of LGBTQ youth, nearly 10 percent of respondents identified themselves as “transgender” or “other gender.” (And you likely
This at-home dancer workout will give you Swan Lake-strong legs
August 02, 2019 at 11:16AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-kPo9o-PvQ] Take one look at a ballerina‘s leg muscles—or put yourself through 50 minutes of a barre class—and you’ll know one thing for sure: dancer workouts are no joke. Dancers are serious, strong athletes, and their bodies are able to perform at levels that the rest of us can only begin to imagine. While performing at the American Ballet Theater might be a pipe dream for most of us, we can take notes from their workouts… without having to invest in installing a barre in our living rooms. The result? A stronger core, and some seriously burning inner thighs. Here, trainer Rahel Ghebremichael shares her version of a dancer workout—complete with a series of plies that are no joke—and will make you feel Swan Lake-strong right from your living room. Five-pound weights and tutu, optional. ad_intervals[‘412579_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘412579_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); 1. Plié arm extension: Start with your legs wider than your hips—as far as you can go—keeping your chest open. Be sure to hold your spine neutral with your shoulders back, and don’t let your weight pull forward. Hook your elbows in towards your sides (with your dumbbells in hand, if you’ve got ‘em), and squat down low while extending your arms straight out to the side. Keep your core engaged, and pull back up to standing while bringing your elbows back to your sides. 2. Plié with right heel lifted: Holding your plié position, lift
6 essential Instant Pot accessories that let you cook literally everything with it
August 02, 2019 at 10:42AM by CWC If you’re the proud owner of an Instant Pot, chances are, you barely remember how to cook without. Using the kitchen tool to meal prep and make dinner almost nightly has never been easier. Now, I know this is going to be hard to believe, but there’s even more you could be doing with your Instant Pot. The same way a statement necklace or the perfect pair of shoes can flat-out transform an outfit, the addition of a few simple add-ons can elevate the Instant Pot to new heights. Find a quick rundown of our favorite Instant Pot accessories, and where to buy them, below: These are the most essential Instant Pot accessories 1. Steamer basket The steamer basket comes in handy for anything you don’t want up to soak up the liquid in the Instant Pot too much, like veggies and protein; otherwise they could end up a little soggy. ad_intervals[‘412615_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘412615_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); 2. Glass lid This is helpful for the same reason a glass pot lid is; you can check in on your food while it’s cooking or being kept warm. The IP version also has a built in steamer, which helps keep food warm without continuing to cook it. 3. Yogurt cups All it takes is this $10 add-on to turn your Instant Pot into a yogurt maker and giving it the ability to create individual yogurt cups, ready to
Prioritizing Time With Friends Could Lower Dementia Risk By *This* Much
August 02, 2019 at 09:00AM Plus, other brain-boosting habits. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Make periods less of a literal pain using targeted treatments and strategies for every ache
August 02, 2019 at 08:08AM by CWC In addition to feeling waves of depression and the resurgence Mount Everest-size cystic acne, there’s a surefire sign that tells me Aunt Flo is on her way for a visit: excruciating breast pain. About once a month, I swell up to a regular Dolly Parton, and my two gals become unbearably achy. Without fail, despite the historic pattern, I wonder, Am I pregnant? Am I dying? Yet somehow, I’m always shocked when the answer to both those questions inevitably reveals itself as a “no.” Neither dying nor pregnant, I meet the crimson demon yet again, smug with its ability to fool me about 12 times a year and relegate me to a state of desperation trying to once and for all find an answer to “how to help period cramps.” No matter how long I’ve had my period, and thus should be able to anticipate these recurring feelings, I end up googling the same concerns, like I’m stuck in a mensural-pain version of Groundhog Day: how to help period cramps, why do my breasts hurt, painful cystic acne, am I dying, rinse, repeat. ad_intervals[‘410935_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410935_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); To this point, it’s worth noting that my personal symptoms subside progressively as my cycle charges onward. And while you’re almost certainly not dying, if your period-related pains don’t ease up as the days pass, it could be a sign of an underlying issue to ask a
Why tattoos can be an important part of mental health recovery
August 02, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC Twenty-five year-old Annie Jacobsen got the words “Be Here Now” tattooed on the inside of her arm one year after her struggles with anxiety pushed her to the point of what she calls a “mental breakdown.” “Almost exactly a year prior to getting the tattoo, my anxiety had reached an all-time high, and it had spiraled out of control in a way that my therapist could no longer give me the help I needed. We decided to try medication,” she says. “Eight months later, I was in a place to come off that medication. A few months after that, I had reached a point post-2017 mental breakdown, where—honestly for the first time in my life—I felt like I was finally in control.” Cut to September, 2018, when Jacobsen was traveling through Serbia and decided to get the three words inked in script stretching from her elbow to her wrist. “I knew it wasn’t over—my struggle will never be over—but I wanted a way to remember how much had changed in one year,” she says. “I wanted something to look at to remind me to be present and live in the moment. People with anxiety tend to live in the future, and my experience in 2018 taught me the importance of taking in what’s in front of you, even if it’s impossibly challenging.” ad_intervals[‘394954_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘394954_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Jacobsen’s ink may be deeply personal, but it
These 3 Simple Things Changed My Relationship with Exercise & Nutrition
July 31, 2019 These 3 Simple Things Changed My Relationship with Exercise & Nutrition Continue Reading… Author Zoe Welch | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How would you perform in the CrossFit Games? Check out the challenges for yourself
August 02, 2019 at 07:33AM by CWC The CrossFit Games kicked off this week in Madison, Wisconsin—and even though only two of the Individual workouts have been announced, all I have to say is “yikes” and “ow.” For the uninitiated, the games are basically like a CrossFitter’s Super Bowl, where the “fittest humans on Earth” compete in a multi-day competition featuring grueling workouts. Those of us in the community watch to cheer on our favorite athletes, but also to check out the CrossFit Games workouts which will inevitably end up in our box’s programming. So far, only four women competing at the games have finished the first workout under the time cap. That’s CrossFit for you—it’s supposed to be challenging, both physically and mentally. Maillard Howell, owner of CrossFit Prospect Heights and founder of the The Beta Way, says his biggest piece of mental advice is to not change your pace off of your competitors. “I’d start slow and steady rather than try to lead out the gate, and grab my wins as they come per round,” he says. “Also, gotta hype yourself up. I become my own cheerleader, in my head and verbally.” ad_intervals[‘412486_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘412486_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); CrossFit Games workout 1: 4 rounds 400m run 3 legless rope climbs 7 snatches (185/130) Time cap: 20 minutes Howell, who is currently at the games, says he noticed that the transition from the rope climbs to the snatch was taxing. “Their grip