October 11, 2019 at 01:04PM Three eco-experts weigh in. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Month: October 2019
Checks+Balanced: An engineer making $90K in Denver has a monthly leggings budget
October 11, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Even in a world where questions about menstrual cups and the ins and outs of sex are completely (and blessedly) normal, somehow the ever-ubiquitous use of money remains a touchy subject for many. People want to live their healthiest life ever, but—#realtalk—it can add up. Have you ever wondered how your colleague who makes less than you do (or so you think) can afford to buy a $5 matcha and a $12 chopped salad every day? Or how your friend’s budget allows her to hit up $34 fitness classes three times a week? It’s enough to make anyone want to ask, “Ummm, excuse me. How do you afford that?!?” That’s where Well+Good’s monthly series Checks+Balanced comes in. By lifting the thick, tightly drawn curtain to expose how much women of varying income brackets spend on wellness, we’re spreading transparency and hopefully providing some inspo that’s possible to copy. Because no matter how much you make, it’s possible to cultivate healthy habits that work within your budget. This month, meet Liz Stoyan, a 26-year-old engineer living in Denver, Colorado, making $90,680 a year. She’s passionate about working out (she even works as a spin instructor on the side), eating nutrient-rich food, and living an all-around healthy lifestyle. Oh, and she can’t have enough pairs of leggings—seriously, she loves them. Keep reading for an up-close look at her spending habits. Here, a 26-year-old engineer living in Denver shares her spending habits. Graphic: Well+Good Creative Liz Stoyan, 26, engineer, Denver, Colorado Income: $86,000 per year as engineer,
Turns Out, Oysters Are An Unlikely Ally In The Fight Against Climate Change
October 11, 2019 at 12:16PM A handful of restaurants are now hailing the half-shell. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The 2-ingredient breakfasts doctors eat every day
October 11, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC No doubt a lazy morning in your PJs lingering in the kitchen is time well spent. You can’t beat a fresh batch of pumpkin spice pancakes, Mediterranean diet-approved eggy tortillas, or zucchini and cheddar keto waffles on a Sunday morning. During the week though, coming up with healthy, easy breakfast ideas can feel like more of a chore. But we found a few doctors who want you to know that breakfast doesn’t have to be an elaborate affair to be good for you—and that, yes, it is important to eat something. “Breakfast is the perfect opportunity to ensure you start your day off with a nutritious foundation,” says Jaclyn Lewis Albin, MD, the director of the culinary medicine program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She recommends including a serving of fruit or veggies at the morning meal, as it’s so important to get enough of them. “Research shows longevity and many health benefits from increasing the number of servings of fruits and veggies we eat in a day. While there’s an increase in health benefits for all the way up to eight servings a day, I advise patients to aim for a more practical five to six servings,” she says. “Even that takes intentionality and planning, so it’s important to start at breakfast.” You’ll love these doctor-approved easy breakfast ideas with just two ingredients 1. Apple slices and nuts This is one of Dr. Albin’s go-to breakfasts when she wants to something crunchy.
Acne Scars? Here’s The 5 Types Explained + What To Do
October 11, 2019 at 11:24AM Acne scars are tricky: Just remember, they’re completely normal. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
4 Healthy Tricks To Turn A Bowl Of Soup Into An Actually Filling Meal
October 11, 2019 at 10:10AM Plus, they make everything way tastier. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The reflective activewear pieces that are just as flashy at night as they are in the light
October 11, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC Running at night or early in the morning can be scary. And no, I’m not just saying that because I spend all my free time listening to true-crime podcasts. Even though you’re doing your body good by working up a sweat, you could still be putting yourself at risk if you’re not wearing glowy, reflective clothing. When you’re running in low light, it can be really hard for cars to see you. Luckily, there’s no need to change your routine. One easy way to help drivers spot you is by upgrading your activewear collection with clothing that glows in the dark or reflects when light bounces off of it. From leggings that light up like the night sky to sneakers that are flashy in the best way, these are the reflective finds to stock up on before your next run. The best reflective activewear pieces for your runs 1. Lululemon Fast and Free High-Rise Crop II Reflective, $118 Don’t let the camo print on these leggings fool you. They have reflective details by the ankles that ensure you’re easily seen in the dark. 2. Adidas Women’s Nite Jogger Shoes, $130 These sneakers are just as flashy at night as they are during the day thanks to all the reflective details. 3. Nike City Reflect Running Tights, $140 Beyond the cool color (I mean, could it be prettier?), these high-waisted tights have reflective seams around the hips that can’t be missed. 4. The North
IVF is still illegal in France for gay couples—here’s how one woman and her wife had a baby
October 10, 2019 at 11:01PM by CWC On September 27, 2019, the French National Assembly passed a new law that would extend assisted reproductive technology (ART) to lesbian couples and single women. Until last month, artificial insemination and IVF was reserved for heterosexual couples. The law is expected to go to the Senate for approval and go into effect by next summer. The following weekend, conservative demonstrators took to the streets to protest the law. One group calls it “ART without a father.” The “children of science” resulting from this change, they say, would be deprived of a father and knowledge of their origins (sperm donors are anonymous in France). They warn it will lead to the commoditization of sperm and eventually the legalization of surrogacy (which is illegal in France). Others don’t believe the government, which subsidizes France’s health care system, should pay for ART. They say that in the case of gay couples or single women, having a child is a privilege and not a right guaranteed by the French state. Sophie*, 35, shares her story of traveling from France to Belgium and Holland for artificial insemination and IVF with her wife Julie*, 42. Married in 2017, they both work in higher education and live in Marseilles with their 9-month-old son. When my wife Julie and I first met in 2013, we began discussing almost immediately how we both wanted to have kids. Within a year, we had already begun looking into the logistics of how we could get
Sophia Bush shares how to channel your sacred rage and make changes that matter
October 10, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7r-IQNwaJA] Want to learn how to save the world while keeping yourself centered, like Bush does? Watch the video. Unsurprisingly, Sophia Bush is one step ahead of us: On the most recent episode of The Avocado Show, Well+Good’s YouTube series where celebs sit down with our favorite fruit, she shares that sh loves the green staple so much, she recently planted 12 avocado trees at her house. It makes sense. The actress and activist is on top of doing All The Things. She uses her platform to speak out on gun control, period poverty, and climate change. And if you’re looking to flex your activist muscles but aren’t quite sure where to begin, Bush has some insight: Identify what fires you up the most. “Figure out what it is that lights you up. When you witness something, and it fills you with that feeling of sacred rage, like, ‘This cannot be happening in the world, we have to do something about this,’ listen to that voice.” Bush says. “That kind of fire, that kind of passion, is an indicator that you really truly care about something. And then go and help the helpers.” “Figure out what it is that lights you up. When you witness something, and it fills you with that feeling of sacred rage, like, ‘This cannot be happening in the world, we have to do something about this,’ listen to that voice.” —Sophia Bush And don’t forget to advocate
The secret to saying ‘No’ without actually saying it
October 10, 2019 at 10:33PM by CWC The World Health Organization’s (WHO) addition of burnout syndrome to its International Classification of Diseases sparked a debate about how to help workers better manage their careers. Burnout hijacks all your precious mental resources and turns ambition into cynicism. As doom and gloom as that sounds though, one shift in mindset could offer the solve, according to clinical psychologist Michelle Golland, PsyD. While we tend to think about every work opportunity as a polarized, yes or no question, negotiating within the “gray areas” can help save our burned out souls, Dr. Golland tells Thrive Global. Think about it like this: If your boss approaches you with you an exciting project, but your calendar (unfortunately) looks like a crime scene, you don’t have to agree or disagree to the task. Instead, offer to be involved without being in charge. “Whenever there’s a way to strike a balance between saying ‘yes’ or ‘no’, it can be very good for your stress levels,” says Lynn Berger, a counselor and career coach in New York City. “You can say, ‘This sounds like something that’s totally a project I would be interested, a project that I would add value to. Can we figure out a way that I can be involved in it?” That way, you’re stepping up to the plate, but you only have to hit a home run on your part of the project. “Be very clear on what steps you want to take and where