June 14, 2019 at 09:34AM by CWC Ah, running. It was my first fitness love—the Big to my Carrie, the Dean to my Rory. Despite my undying passion for it, though, I’m well aware that with running comes a lot of potential physical setbacks. Like runner’s knee. If you’ve had runner’s knee before, you’ll know. It’s basically a god-awful pain in the knee area that prevents you from frolicking around as you so badly want to. “Runner’s knee is a generalized condition that’s just pain around the knee,” explains Gary Olson, MD, chiropractor from the LI Spine & Sports Injury Center. “It can be on the sides of the knee, below the knee, or behind the patella.” Otherwise known as the kneecap. Since runners knee can hit you in in different spots in your knee area, it can also be attributed to a range of different conditions. “Typically you can have something called chrondomalascia patella, which is a wearing away of the bone on the inside of your knee from abnormal wear and tear,” he explains. “Or your quad muscle can be involved and you can have the iliotibial band [IT band] really tight and pulling on the patella, and may cause generalized patella pain.” So: It’s knee pain, and it sucks. ad_intervals[‘400935_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400935_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); And, as you can guess, it gets its name from runners, because us mile-loggers are the most common victims of the condition. “It’s very common in runners,
Category: 2019 Health
4 relationship therapists agree on the top 4 things to never say in an argument
June 14, 2019 at 09:32AM by CWC Relationship arguments are bound to ensue even in the healthiest of partnerships, whether it’s playful bickering or super-intense verbal disputes. The difference between those two modes of disagreement comes down to whether you play dirty; do you simply point out your partner’s bad habits or hammer down on how much you hate their dumb, stupid face and their dumb, stupid parents and their dumb, stupid dog? Basically, when you say things that almost certainly should be left unsaid, you’re not fighting effectively, and unless you’re eager to break up, maybe you should think twice about your verbal game plan. But I’m not a relationship expert by any stretch of the imagination, so I checked in with therapists who are the real deal about the forbidden phrases for relationship arguments with your sweetie. And the most important take away across the board? Think: vintage Justin Bieber. ad_intervals[‘400976_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400976_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); 1. “Never” or “Always” Using absolute terms like “never” and “always” is widely considered to be the biggest no-no when it comes for arguing. Think about it: When has saying something like “Ugh, you never listen to me” or “You always prefer to hang out with other people” gotten you anywhere productive? “It’s clear when you get to the point in your argument that you feel you have to say something out of desperation,” says Tammy Nelson, PhD, a certified sex and couple’s therapist. “You reach for
A definitive ranking of the 9 healthiest veggie chips
June 14, 2019 at 09:01AM by CWC Veggie chips sound too good to be true, don’t they? You get the mouth-watering crunch factor of the beloved junk food minus the junk. Not to mention some impressive health benefits. Unless you’re making them yourself, it can be tricky to find an option that isn’t just a greasy potato chip in disguise. As the veggie chip trend has grown over the years, store shelves have gotten a little more crowded. While some store-bought veggie chips are as healthy as the kind you can make in your own kitchen, others—thanks to great branding!—only make you think you’re getting something that’s good for you. “It’s helpful to keep certain things in mind when choosing your chips. First of all, try not to be smitten by the packaging. Just because it seems wholesome and natural doesn’t mean it is. You’re not eating the package, so always flip that bag over and check the nutrition facts panel to see what you’re really getting,” says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, creator of BetterThanDieting.com and author of Read It Before You Eat It. “It’s also important to pay attention to the sodium, as well as the portion size—especially for those who have high blood pressure or are sensitive to salt. If one serving has 200 mg of sodium and your bag contains four servings, devouring the whole thing while binge-watching Netflix means you already consumed 800 mg of sodium when the recommended daily value is less than 2,300 mg.” ad_intervals[‘400478_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function ()
This genius lemon juice hack will keep your white jeans pristine all summer long
June 14, 2019 at 08:45AM by CWC White jeans are inarguably the chicest part of any casual summer look. During a time of the year where khakis run rampant and flip flops finally see the light of day, they’re one of the few warm-weather items that truly elevate your look. But as much as I love them, I find it so odd that the one time of year we’re allowed to wear white jeans is also the time of year when we’re our sweatiest and come in contact with the most dirt. How the heck are you supposed to keep white jeans bright white when you’re not really supposed to even wash your jeans? To get the job done right, we’ll have to enlist the holy trinity of laundry: distilled water, vinegar, and baking soda. “Baking and white vinegar are natural cleansers and distilled water is super important as, unlike tap water, it has no minerals and won’t leave behind mineral residue as it dries,” says Maeve Richmond, founder of home organizational company Maeve’s Method. “The baking soda and white vinegar are working together to create a powerful natural stain remover solution.” ad_intervals[‘400938_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400938_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); For spot cleaning, fill a spray bottle with a cup of distilled water, half a cup of white vinegar, and a tablespoon of baking soda. Then spritz the spot until it’s damp, and let sit for up to 15 minutes. Blot with a clean, dry cloth
9 healthy, minimally processed foods from the freezer aisle
June 14, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC As someone who makes at least some sort of effort to eat healthy, I’ve traditionally typically steered clear of the frozen food section at the grocery store. In my mind, it was a wasteland of TV dinners, frozen waffles, and bags of tater tots. Delicious? Yes. Healthy? In my mind, not-so much. Then I learned that while I’ve been shopping the produce and alt-pasta aisles, the frozen food section has undergone a major Queer Eye-level makeover. But even after checking out the selection of cauliflower pizzas, plant-based burgers, and riced veggies, I was still a little confused. I’ve always been told that processed foods aren’t healthy (and practically every study these days seems to back that up), so how do these foods—made to literally last a year in the freezer case—fit into a healthy diet? To find out, I asked registered dietitian Amy Shapiro, RD. I was curious how frozen foods like frozen fruits and veggies compared to their fresh counterparts—isn’t fresh always nutritionally superior? “When produce gets picked, it starts to lose nutrients. So if you grow apples in DC and ship them to California, they will lose nutrients in that journey and will be less potent when you eat it fresh,” Shapiro explains. “Frozen food, however, is flash-frozen at the point of harvest, which preserves those nutrients as is and until consumed. So if it isn’t berry season where you live, I recommend buying frozen berries as you’ll benefit from more
Pretty much every kick-ass fitness move has this sequence (and there’s a reason why)
June 14, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC The other week at the Well+Good office, an editor found out about a fitness test that requires you to go from standing—with your ankles crossed—to sitting on the floor, then standing back up, all without uncrossing your ankles, which supposedly predicts your longevity. Everyone tried it, and about half of us (give or take) could actually do it without falling over. It’s deceptively hard to do. Then it led me to realize that there are other moves in fitness that are somewhat similar: like burpees (ugh) and Turkish get-ups. Both of these require moving between the floor and standing upright—which happens to be a very challenging maneuver. It’s such a foundational part of fitness, so why the heck isn’t getting up from the floor a breeze? “Getting from the floor to standing in general takes hip mobility and strength, glute activation, and core strength all firing at once,” says Lacee Lazoff, creator of Bells Up at Neou Fitness. Your entire body’s working really hard to support the movement. ad_intervals[‘393728_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘393728_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); On a physiological level, it has to do with your blood flow. “There are a few different components going on in these moves,” says Heather Milton, MS, RCEP, CSCS, an exercise physiologist and clinical specialist at NYU Langone’s Sports Performance Center. “One is that if you’re in a supine or prone position, meaning that you’re lying on your back or your stomach,
Spend less time cooking and more time eating with this Instant Pot trick for sweet potatoes
June 14, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC I don’t know what this says about me, but instead of having a fruit bowl on my kitchen counter, I have a potato bowl. Those precious spuds can be mashed, baked, sliced, French fried, and made into crunchy tots? And now that I’ve learned you can also pop them right into your Instant Pot, I’m about to have a lot more free time on my hands. As much as I love sweet potatoes, I’m not particularly a fan of how long it takes to cook them. Those things are always rock hard, so aside from the arm workout I get from cutting them, they also take forever to soften up. Luckily, Reddit always comes through: According to u/NickelGallium17, all you need to do is cut the potato in half and place it on top of a rack or inside a steamer basket in your Instant Pot. Add a little bit of water to the bottom, cover and select the “Steam” option on the “Less” setting, then cook for seven minutes. “Cooked through and through. It has a nice satisfying crunch in the middle. The peel came right off,” they write. ad_intervals[‘400808_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400808_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); If you want your potato to be extra soft—no crunch included!—just cook it longer. This recipe recommends 30 minutes for something that’s silky-smooth and velvety all the way through. Whether you cook them for 7 or 30 minutes, after you’re
Old Navy’s $1 flip flops are the best thing that ever happened to my shoe collection
June 14, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Throughout your life, relationships come and go—especially the ones with the items in your wardrobe. My flared black leggings featuring a bedazzled “PINK” logo on the behind are no longer part of my collection, and my once-beloved light-up sneakers were retired long ago. But one item that’s remained a constant in my life since day one? Old Navy’s $1 flip flops. Old Navy’s flip flops are the gift that keep on giving. When the brand’s $1 Flip Flop Sale first started back in 2005, they were paired with velour tracksuits and denim capris in high school hallways from coast to coast. And my love has never wavered all these years later. I have a pair in my gym bag that allows me to shower after my workout bacteria-free, pairs designated for trucking down sandy beaches in search of the perfect spot, and pairs that grace my feet at the grocery store. No matter what I’m doing, these $1 flip flops have never let me down. I don’t wind up with blisters between my toes five minutes after wearing them—or ever. And starting Friday for Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap cardholders (and Saturday for everyone else!), the $1 Dolla Balla Flip Flop sale is back, letting you score flip flops in every color of the rainbow for the amount of change you can find hiding beneath your couch cushions. ad_intervals[‘400119_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400119_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); You
A dermatologist say *this* is what to use on skin in the summer
June 14, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC The idea of shedding your winter layers doesn’t just apply to your wardrobe. As the mercury begins to rise, the climate gets more humid, and you spend more time in direct sunlight, the needs of your skin start to change and your product arsenal should follow suit. After all, heavy formulas in the midst of a heat wave will only trigger a breakout, but neglecting to moisturize altogether is just as troublesome. To clear up the confusion, we asked dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD to give us a month-by-month breakdown on how to treat our skin during each month of the summer. Consider your summer skin-care itinerary officially handled. May and June After you store your winter clothes in those bins under your bed for the summer, make a point to give any heavy cream products on your bathroom counter the same overhaul. “As it gets warmer, you can switch your heavy moisturizers for a lighter lotions, and you can consider using a foaming cleanser,” says Dr. Gohara. ad_intervals[‘388680_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘388680_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); In terms of makeup, lighten your load there as well to avoid clogging pores and triggering breakouts. Reconsider the full-face of foundation for lightweight, tinted options, spot-treating using a concealer, or opting for a powder foundation. Dr. Gohara recommends investing in a powder sunscreen in particular. “Visible lights like the lights in your house or coming from your phone or computer can damage
Why you’re about to hear a lot more about soloish travel
June 14, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC The hashtag #solotravel is currently associated with more than 4.6 million posts on Instagram, and that number is up by around 100,000 more since just last week. There’s a slew of related hashtags, as well as entire accounts dedicated to the travel trend. All of this is to say that the rise of the solo travel phenomenon over the past couple of years is undeniable. And when a trend has this much traction, it’s not just popular but preeminent, affecting people’s priorities and lifestyle decisions. Solo travel isn’t a new thing, but it’s certainly undergone a rebrand in recent years. No longer is it reserved, at least popularly speaking, for people who are “going through something,” à la Eat, Pray, Love, or who are in pursuit of extreme identity makeovers, à la Into the Wild. And survey after survey only supports just how much public perception of it has evolved. For instance, Intrepid Travel commissioned a survey of 2,000 American adults in 2017 and found that 55 percent agree traveling solo is more socially acceptable now than it was a decade ago. Another survey, by market research and data analytics firm YouGov, revealed 66 percent of more than 1,200 nationally representative adult respondents either have already or would consider taking a trip alone. ad_intervals[‘398619_div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘398619_div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’);}); } }, 100); Google searches for “solo travel” over the past five years also reflect this increased interest and show that