June 13, 2019 at 01:02AM Drink up: These expert-approved tips make it effortless. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Year: 2019
Making Your Own Oat Flour Makes It Way Healthier. Here’s Why (And How To Do It)
June 13, 2019 at 12:45AM It takes less than a minute and uses tools you already have in your kitchen. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How To Raise A Wild Child: Helping Kids View Nature As Their Playground
June 13, 2019 at 12:03AM It’s time to go on an adventure. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Noise pollution is everywhere—and it’s stressing you out
June 12, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Several months ago, I awoke at midnight to the grating sound of a jackhammer. The construction crew at a building across from my New York City apartment had received a special permit to work late into the night. As a result, my sleep and overall health suffered. And I’m not alone. Of the approximately 8.6 million people residing in the city that never sleeps (you know, because of jackhammers!), most suffer the ill effects of noise pollution on a regular basis—some without knowing it. Noise pollution is “regular exposure to elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms,” according to the Environmental Pollution Centers. In the U.S., more than 30 million workers are frequently exposed to hazardous noise pollution, defined by The World Health Organization (WHO) as exposure to sounds measuring at least 85 decibels for more than eight hours at a time.For reference, 85 dBs is equivalent to a kitchen blender or a hair dryer. ad_intervals[‘400686_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400686_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); On an average day, those who live in metropolitan areas are almost constantly exposed to external stressors at or above tolerable levels of intensity. Subway trains, construction, loud music, fireworks, and even washing machines create hazardous noise pollution. But according to the organization’s definition, one sounds off above all the rest: traffic. “As New York City residents, we don’t experience noise in an isolated condition. We’re often
Sleep experts reveal how your go-to snoozing position can impact your posture
June 12, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC How well you sleep impacts so much of your day—your mood, your appetite, even your complexion can all be affected by how many hours of zzzs you got the night before. Another daytime factor that can be affected by sleep: your posture. When I first heard that there was a link between your sleeping position and your posture, I immediately thought that it’d be just one more case for sleeping on your back (which, boo). But the answer isn’t as clear as, say, sleep this one way and you’ll stand up straighter when you’re awake. “If you have a healthy spine, you can sleep on the floor and be okay,” says Bradford Butler, DC, chiropractor, clinic director of Oakland Spine and Physical Therapy, and author of The Blueprint for Back Pain Relief. However…most of us aren’t in that camp. Because everyone’s predominantly sedentary or hunched over technology all day, Dr. Butler says stretching out in bed is tough on your very tight muscles. “Those tight muscles from a bad posture state are trying to stretch out, and we get into weird positions in order to get comfortable.” Well, that explains why my sleeping positions often look like they belong in a Picasso painting. ad_intervals[‘399927_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘399927_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); The reality is that there’s actually not one specific position you can sleep in that’s best for your posture. The main thing the pros have to say? Sleep
The 4 Most Effective Ways To Prevent Mold In Your Home This Summer
June 12, 2019 at 02:44PM Don’t let mold dampen your good time. Continue Reading… Author Ann Shippy, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
8 ways to make chafing last year’s problem—and not one is over $20
June 12, 2019 at 11:00AM by CWC Summer is officially here, and if 2018 was any indicator, it won’t be long until the breezy 75-degree weather takes a turn for toasty temps nearing the 90s. While that means it’s officially time to swap out our cold-weather wardrobes in favor of sleeveless shirts, retro skirts, and dresses galore, it’s also an indicator of one not-so-fun side effect: chafing. You know when you’re walking down the street just trying to live your best life and enjoy the fact that it’s no longer frigid AF outside, but then your thighs, feet, or braline start to go haywire? Yeah, it’s not fun. In fact, it can be pretty damn painful if we’re being honest. That’s because as the temperatures start to rise, these areas of skin are more likely to sweat, and with the added moisture comes the potential for even more rubbing—whether against itself (in the case of your thighs) or your clothes (in the matter of boobs V bras). ad_intervals[‘396197_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘396197_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); While chafing can be irritating all on its own, it’s the aftermath that’s truly daunting. Think: rashes, blisters, and, in the most extreme cases, bleeding. Nobody has time for that. Luckily, with the perfectly-stocked beauty arsenal, you can avoid it all. The trick is to look for products formulated with moisturizing ingredients—like shea butter, beeswax, and coconut oil—that will help create a smooth glide to reduce friction and curb irritation.
You can now do Jessica Biel’s go-to workout in your living room
June 12, 2019 at 10:21AM by CWC Jessica Biel, former 7th Heaven basketball star (#TBT to when Mary trashed the gym #neverforget) and current Pilates powerhouse, has always been a source of fitness inspiration (like, have you seen her do that single-leg skater squat?!). And now, the rest of us can get her go-to workout without having to jet off to Hollywood or Soho. As of June 5th, her go-to studio, WundaBar, will be offering nationwide streaming services, which means you can work your core Biel-style right from the comfort of your living room—pants optional. The workout itself combines traditional Pilates with movement and flow at a “cardio-intense” pace, which will leave your entire body burning. In the studio, the series takes place on a machine that founder Amy Jordan refers to as the “Swiss Army Knife of Pilates machines,” which combines the reformer, Wunda Chair, Jumpboard, and a ballet barre. But thankfully, you won’t need a fancy piece of equipment in order to reap the Wundabar benefits at home. ad_intervals[‘400473_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400473_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Instead, you can stream the 30-minute workouts and do them right there on the rug with a set of weights, a resistance band, and a small Pilates ball. And while a single in-studio class will cost you 20 dollars, the at-home stuff will only run you a fraction of that. Plans include a two-week intensive program that includes videos and access to the Wundabar community for roughly 30 bucks,
4 Airbnbs in Athens, Greece, that will make you forget all about Mykonos
June 12, 2019 at 09:30AM by CWC A full third of my Instagram posts (seriously, I counted) are geotagged to Greece. I live in New York City, and the combination of those two facts—where I live and where I wanderlust—provides some apt insight into my love for my motherland (or, more accurately, my parents’ motherland) and also just how often I visit. And it seems like people en masse are following my lead to the Mediterranean destination. A record 33 million foreign travelers ventured to Greece last year—and not just to the dreamy islands. Athens alone has seen the number of visitors climb by 600 percent since 2013. Following—or perhaps fueled by—the financial crisis the country endured about a decade ago, Athens has been churning out all of the culture, art, design, food, music, shopping, and neighborhood-y charm you’d ever need for an interesting city break. Word has gotten out, and suddenly people who used to think of the capital city as just a layover on the way to the islands are granting Athens the “destination status” it deserves. Now, instead of friends and coworkers asking me, “Is there anything to do in Athens apart from seeing the Acropolis?” (ummm, yes), the question I get all the time is, “Where should I stay in Athens?” ad_intervals[‘399314_div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘399314_div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’);}); } }, 100); I’m of the belief that where you camp out can make or break a vacation, so when it comes to Airbnbs, I
Are your veggies boring you? Here’s what you’re doing wrong, according to a nutritionist
June 12, 2019 at 08:45AM by CWC I’m ashamed to admit it, but I was once the type of person who screamed “veggies are boring” from the rooftops. Fruit? Fun and fresh, always. But unless the vegetable was smothered in peanut butter, hummus, or ranch dressing, I was completely uninterested. That is until I learned some quick tricks that changed everything. As a dietitian, McKel Kooienga, MS, RD, LDN, founder of Nutrition Stripped, hears that phrase all too often, and she’s quick to inform people that if vegetables are boring you, you’re simply not doing it right. “I hear people say the reason they don’t eat or enjoy vegetables is that they’re boring or taste bland. My answer to that is they probably haven’t cooked them or seasoned them well enough,” she writes on Instagram. “Vegetables are full of flavor and add a fantastic texture depending on the cooking and preparation method. In addition to how you cook the vegetables and how you prepare them is how you season vegetables. I promise vegetables can be delicious and a part of every meal you can start getting excited about.” ad_intervals[‘400431_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400431_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Through some simple techniques even beginner chefs can utilize like a pro, you can instantly turn something you despise into something you crave. Take it from me: Broccoli was on my no-way-in-hell list, and now I eat it multiple times a week. Miracles do happen. The next time you’re