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2019 Health

Into megawatt smiles? These 5 states have the best dental hygiene

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January 31, 2019 at 01:11PM by CWC Before firing off a flirty GIF to one of your dating app suitors, have you ever stopped to consider why they’ve piqued your interest? Is it the witty one-liner in their profile? Their pet poogle? Or is it, as is the case in so many rom-coms, is it a universe-splitting, alabaster smile that does the trick? Data from a few of today’s most popular dating apps suggests that the teeth definitely affect your love life. On Tinder, smiling in a photo makes you 14 percent more likely to be swiped right compared to those who aren’t smiling. Over at Hinge, women who smile with teeth are 76 percent more likely to receive engagement and men who smile without showing their chompers have 43 percent more success. Beyond the aesthetics, I’m willing to bet that everyone values good oral hygiene (or at least those who keep up with their semi-annual teeth cleanings) in a romantic partner. And now, we know exactly which states boast residents who take the very best care of their mouths. By analyzing 26 metrics including factors like “dental professionals per capita” and “poor or fair oral conditions,” researchers at WalletHub published  a report demonstrating how states stacks up against one another when it comes to “dental habits and health” and “oral health.” Connecticut, D.C., Rhode Island, Minnesota, and Massachusetts have the highest percentage of adults who visited the dentist office last year. And Minnesota, Hawaii, Illinois, Wyoming, and New Jersey have the fewest residents with “poor or fair” oral

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2019 Health Relaxation

BRB, planning an adventurous vacation to combat stress (because yep, it helps with that)

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January 31, 2019 at 12:57PM by CWC For the most part, I subscribe to JOMO and I’m perfectly happy under a blanket with a good book in hand. Occasionally, though, serious wanderlust kicks in and I find myself searching for something adventurous to do that brings on a rush of adrenaline. (And nope, not just the kind that comes from watching yet another scary movie.) I don’t think I possess the “thrill-seeker’s gene,” but Los Angeles-based clinical psychologist Nancy B. Irwin, PsyD says it’s fairly common to hunt for a thrill. “Research supports that some people need an adrenaline rush. And it’s not always by doing something physical, like skydiving,” she says. “It can also be artistic or intellectual, like being a public speaker or politician. It’s as necessary for them as calm is for those who are more comfortable in the ‘backstage’ or working in their own private cubicle,” she says. When you do something exciting, your heart races. “Adrenaline dilates the eyes, sends more blood to the muscles, increases lung capacity, and in general, it makes you temporarily faster, stronger, and more alert. When you’re in danger, adrenaline gives you a survival edge,” says Chicago-based clinical psychologist Aimee Daramus, PsyD. Seeking a rush can be seriously addictive, too: “It’s a stimulant, in the same class of drugs as nicotine and cocaine,” she says “You can definitely learn to like adrenaline too much.” There’s a solid middle ground when it comes to getting your adrenaline fix. According to Dr. Daramus,

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2019 Health Fashion

We got 4 fitness trainers to tell us definitively what the best pants are for every type of workout

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January 31, 2019 at 12:49PM by CWC It’s a given at this point that leggings are a crowd favorite for working out. That said, certain styles are better suited for a downward dog than they are a double jab, cross. And with more fitness routines in the mix—plus a seemingly endless list of activewear brands to choose from—narrowing in on the right pair of bottoms for every workout can be harder than you’d think. But if there’s anyone who knows the ins and outs of leggings, shorts, and sweats, it’s fitness instructors. As workout buffs who spend more time in Spandex than anything else, they’re experts at determining the best pants for every kind of sweat sesh from barre class to spin and boxing. So, to guide your next workout pant purchase, four fitness trainer’s share their top picks below (including a unanimous favorite they’ve deemed worthy for the yoga mat, boxing ring, and beyond). Photo: Getty Images/JGI/Jamie Grill For: yoga, Pilates, barre Yoga, barre, and dance instructor Sam Garcia (catch her at Y7, Equinox, and Yoga at the Raven in Los Angeles), says full-length, moisture-wicking leggings are her number one for low-impact workouts like yoga, Pilates, and barre, specifically Lululemon’s Wunder Under High-Rise Tights. “They’re my favorite pant of all time and made with four-way stretch fabric so you can execute all your shapes with ease,” she says, noting how the breathable fabric is perfect for the hot yoga classes. In the color department, she predicts rich earthy tones like

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