Answers to your most frequently asked questions as the virus continues to spread. By JORDAN SMITH MAR 23, 2020 This is a rapidly developing situation. For the most up-to-date information, check resources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) regularly. This story will be updated as new information becomes available. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, causing running races—and many other large events—to be postponed and canceled, you might be wondering what you should do for your own personal health and how this could affect your training. Is it safe to run outside? Yes—as long as you’re alone. When people congregate together and someone sneezes or coughs, droplets get onto objects that people touch, and then people touch their face, Nieman explains. The best plan for running right now is to go out for a solo run and enjoy the outdoors, in noncrowded areas. And, try timing your run for when you know the trails will be less crowded. Additionally, people might be afraid to run in the colder weather for fear of illness, but that’s not true; there is no data that you will get sick from really any respiratory pathogen when running in cold weather, Nieman says. Getting in 30 to 60 minutes of moderate to brisk activity can help your immune system keep viruses at bay. Be sure you know what’s going on in your area and if there are any restrictions or mandatory self-quarantines. And, if you’re sick
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Women Directors on Set – Inspired by Lulu Wang
https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3433348633?pf_rd_m=A2FGELUUNOQJNL&pf_rd_p=661c9508-b067-4923-888a-09c256108683&pf_rd_r=GYWK6V70JR9WRVJ9B71J&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_t=15011&pf_rd_i=nm0056187&listId=ls092768574 Women Directors on Set Inspired by Lulu Wang’s call to action at the 2020 Independent Spirit Awards, we celebrate women directors working in their field. S3.E87 – Women Directors on Set (2020) News Celebrating International Women’s Day Playing 1 of 36 1:05 Women Directors on Set Women Directors on Set 1:35 A Guide to the Films of Ava DuVernay Ava DuVernay 2:07 Jodie Foster | Career Retrospective IMDb Supercuts 1:47 Kathryn Bigelow | Director Supercut IMDb Supercuts 4:23 The One Weird Thing on Regina King’s Mind When She Won an Emmy Regina King 2:09 Jurnee Smollett Felt the Effects of a Female-Driven Set on ‘Birds of Prey’ Jurnee Smollett 1:03 Lynne Ramsay | Director Supercut IMDb Supercuts 1:39 A Guide to the Films of Catherine Hardwicke Catherine Hardwicke 2:29 Roles Julia Roberts Turned Down Casting Calls 1:53 Angela Bassett: Movie & TV Moments IMDb Supercuts 1:16 Lupita Nyong’o | IMDb Supercut IMDb Supercuts 2:14 Which Oscar Winners Were Almost Captain Marvel? Captain Marvel 1:17 Michelle Rodriguez: Movie & TV Moments IMDb Supercuts 2:40 Which Actresses Almost Played Black Widow? ‘Black Widow’ 1:26 Octavia Spencer: Movie & TV Moments IMDb Supercuts 2:34 Which Roles Did Charlize Theron Turn Down? Charlize Theron 1:03 Rosario Dawson | IMDb Supercut IMDb Supercuts 2:43 What Roles Has Emilia Clarke Turned Down? Emilia Clarke 1:08 Tessa Thompson IMDb Supercuts 3:04 What Roles Has Shailene Woodley Missed Out On? Big Little Lies 1:02 Zoe Kravitz | IMDb Supercut IMDb Supercuts 3:13 What Roles Has Winona Ryder
What Were Monica Geller’s 7 Erogenous Zones on ‘Friends’? Let’s Take a Look — VIDEO
By Mallory Schlossberg There’s a classic episode of Friends in which Monica explains to Chandler that there are seven female erogenous zones. Each zone has a corresponding number, and she maps out different combinations (a-one-two-three!) that could potentially lead to pleasure. Then she launches into a euphoric “SEVEN. SEVEN. SEVEN!” resulting in thunderous studio audience laughter and applause, and us going: What is that!! I want a seven-gasm! Women who watched the show thought, “Waaaaait. What am I missing in the bedroom? Seven zones? I’m ditching Cosmo for NBC, bitches,” while men vehemently committed to finding they mysterious seventh zone, wherever the hell it may be (in the nose?). It gave them a new mission beside finding a woman’s clitoris. (Hint: that’s probably what seven was, anyway.) Even if we can assume what “seven” most likely was, we’ve still got six other numbers to deal with. And since the Internet exists, this internal wonderment has come to full discussion on the Web. Women and men have taken to Yahoo! Answers, the beacon of lowbrow Internet discussions, to ponder Monica’s zones. When in doubt, going to the Internet to discover the answers to your most pressing sexual pop culture questions, is never a bad idea. Anyway, since Friends is hitting the 10 year anniversary of its finale, this question seemed worthy of revisiting. But first, let’s revisit that scene: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdK6LVDI3kg?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com&widgetid=1] skdilawar on YouTube Alright, Internet, tell us what’s up! Well, some guy referred to them as the 7
FODMAP 101: A Detailed Beginner’s Guide -healthline.com
Since what you eat can have a major effect on your body, digestive issues are incredibly common. FODMAPs are types of carbohydrates found in certain foods, including wheat and beans. Studies have shown strong links between FODMAPs and digestive symptoms like gas, bloating, stomach pain, diarrhea and constipation. Low-FODMAP diets can provide remarkable benefits for many people with common digestive disorders. This article provides a detailed beginner’s guide to FODMAPs and low-FODMAP diets. What Are FODMAPs? FODMAP stands for “fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides and polyols” (1). These are short-chain carbs that are resistant to digestion. Instead of being absorbed into your bloodstream, they reach the far end of your intestine where most of your gut bacteria reside. Your gut bacteria then use these carbs for fuel, producing hydrogen gas and causing digestive symptoms in sensitive individuals. FODMAPs also draw liquid into your intestine, which may cause diarrhea. Although not everyone is sensitive to FODMAPs, this is very common among people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (2Trusted Source). Common FODMAPs include: Fructose: A simple sugar found in many fruits and vegetables that also makes up the structure of table sugar and most added sugars. Lactose: A carbohydrate found in dairy products like milk. Fructans: Found in many foods, including grains like wheat, spelt, rye and barley. Galactans: Found in large amounts in legumes. Polyols: Sugar alcohols like xylitol, sorbitol, maltitol and mannitol. They are found in some fruits and vegetables and often used as sweeteners. Summary FODMAP stands for “fermentable oligo-,
Nitrofurantoin, Oral Capsule
Highlights for nitrofurantoin Nitrofurantoin oral capsule is available as both generic and brand-name drugs. Brand-names: Macrobid and Macrodantin. Nitrofurantoin is also available in an oral suspension. Nitrofurantoin oral capsule is used to prevent and treat urinary tract infections that are caused by certain bacteria. Important warnings Lung inflammation warning: This drug may cause lung inflammation. This is a rare side effect and is more likely to happen if you take the drug for longer than 6 months. Symptoms of lung inflammation can include tiredness, fever, chills, cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your doctor right away. Liver problems warning: This drug may cause liver inflammation or liver injury. If you’re taking nitrofurantoin for long-term therapy, your doctor will monitor your liver with blood tests. Tell your doctor if you have symptoms of liver problems while taking this drug. These include itching, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, and loss of appetite. Nerve damage warning: This drug may cause nerve damage. This damage can cause numbness and pain, especially in your hands and feet. Red blood cell damage warning: This drug may cause hemolysis (a type of red blood cell damage). Symptoms of hemolysis include tiredness, weakness, and pale skin. Hemolysis goes away after you stop taking this drug. Diarrhea warning: This drug may cause mild or severe diarrhea. Tell your doctor right away if you have diarrhea while taking this drug. If your diarrhea is mild, it may stop after
Level-up your wellness cred by learning how to make apple cider vinegar
January 12, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Apple cider vinegar, or ACV, is one of those buzzy, trendy wellness products that continues to stand the test of time. While ingredients like goji berries have mostly faded into the background, apple cider vinegar can be found virtually everywhere, from drinks and “shots” to shampoos and hair treatments. The cult of ACV lives on into the new decade—and with it, storied accounts of all its purported benefits for digestive, immune, and overall health. But the ingredient has pretty humble origins as, you know, just vinegar. It’s made by combining apples and water and letting it ferment. The process “allows sugars to be converted to alcohol, beginning the process of fermentation. Acetic acid is what ultimately turns the alcohol into vinegar, creating the apple cider vinegar that we see on shelves,” says Rachel Caine, MS, RD, LD, a dietitian for Baze. As mentioned, apple cider vinegar is basically…everywhere. And you can certainly buy bottles of it at the store for just a few dollars and go on your merry way. But if you’re an ACV connoisseur and want to take your relationship with it to the next level—or you’re just looking for a fun new cooking project—you might consider learning how to make apple cider vinegar at home. Remind me…what are the benefits of apple cider vinegar again? In case you’ve been living under a rock, apple cider vinegar is touted to have all kinds of health benefits, from supporting digestive health to
Exercise and Mental Health
Exercise and Mental Health: What you Need to Know We hear it everywhere; regular exercise is good for the body and the mind. There are the obvious physical benefits of exercise like gaining muscle mass, weight loss and increased stamina which are all valuable in improving the quality of life. But what is the scientific link between exercise and mental health exactly? In the UK, approximately 16 million people suffer from a type of mental illness, that’s one-quarter of the UK’s population – a pretty significant proportion if you ask me. Mental health is such a broad term, and because of that, it’s commonly misunderstood and previously considered a taboo topic. Mental health disorders can range from stress, anxiety and depression to PTSD, OCD, bipolar and personality disorders. So how can exercise help with these serious mental health issues? And could it be a natural alternative to medication? We hear the term “exercise gives you endorphins” get thrown around as a very ambiguous answer, but what does that even mean? I’m not a healthcare professional, and I can only share the information I’ve uncovered and speak from my own experiences. For more information on mental health, please consult your doctor or a qualified professional. As you move your body and start getting the blood flowing quicker, your heart rate increases which trigger the brain to enter a “Fight or Flight” mode. The reason your brain does this is that exercise puts your body under stress which makes you release cortisol,
Menstrual Cycling: What you Need to Know
Let’s face it, periods can be seriously crappy and there shouldn’t be any taboo or any embarrassment talking about it either. It’s a natural process for some people, just like poop, farts and wee! We have a monthly cycle, throughout which our hormones break out in a civil war, and all of our emotions and food cravings are just collateral damage. So let’s look at it from the exercise perspective and see how these hormones and mood changes effects our monthly cycling. Day 1 – Day 7 Let’s take day 1 as being the first bleed of the month. For this week, your body sees an increase in Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) which is responsible for helping the ovaries prepare an egg to release later in the month. This tends to be the time when you feel the least amount of motivation to get up and do anything. The only thing you want to do during this first week is to cocoon yourself in blankets, comfort-eat the cramps away and kidnap the cat to make him love you. However, this is actually a great time to get out on the bike and exercise because your oestrogen levels are fairly low and for this reason, your body uses carbohydrates as fuel rather than fat. Make sure you increase water intake to compensate for fluid loss, and remember, exercising can help stretch and relax the pelvic muscles responsible for cramps! Day 7 – Day 14 Now the bleeding has stopped (phew!), around
Your Vulva and Cycling: What you need to know
Fanny. Foof. Vaj. Blossom, whatever you want to call it, this sensitive area of your body takes a darn good battering from the trials and tribulations of cycling. This relatively small and intimate region is responsible for so many important functions; expelling bodily waste, facilitating intercourse, having orgasms and, in some cases, giving birth.If you look at a bicycle saddle, suffice to say that it’s not the most comfortable of perches to rest on, let alone lean in, push down and take impact through. As Hannah Dines wrote in her candid account of having vulva surgery as a result of being a pro cyclist: “While the valuable parts of the male genitalia can be moved out of the way, female cyclists sit right on the money“. It’s true, especially if you’re a road cyclist, leant right over in vulva-smushing attack position. Sure, there are bike brands like Specialized who have saddles with cut-out channels, shorter lengths and wider sit-bone designs to accommodate the female anatomy. However, vulvas come in all different shapes and sizes which means we have the painstaking task of going through trial and error to find a saddle that’s right for us – unless you’re a unicorn with a perfectly adaptable foof. I’ve had my fair share of cycling-related vulva nightmares, one being the swelling and soreness from my first 100-miler where my sit bones and labia were almost unrecognisable. I’ve suffered from sit bone sores, ingrown hairs of doom and tenderness of the pleasure zones, all
UTI and Cycling
Urinary Tract Infections and Cycling: What you Need to Know Unfortunately for female cyclists, we are more prone to urinary tract infections than the average woman. From: https://www.velome.co.uk/lifestyle/urinary-tract-infections-and-cycling/ Urinary Tract Infections and Cycling: What you Need to Know Unfortunately for female cyclists, we are more prone to urinary tract infections than the average woman.That comes as no real surprise either because if you think about it, your undercarriage takes a bit of a battering from the saddle: repetitive pedalling motion, friction, heat, sweat, cream etc. Your chamois pad can quickly become the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Being pretty prone to them myself, I can honestly tell you that urinary tract infections really suck. What are urinary tract infections? Commonly referred to as UTIs, urinary tract infections occur when there is a bacterial infection somewhere along the urinary tract; in the urethra, bladder or kidneys. Source: www.tena.co.uk Infections can be caused by internal issues, namely within the digestive system where Escherichia coli (E. coli) can be the culprit. Although for many people, an external influence where bacteria enters through the urethra is the most common cause of UTIs. Women are more at risk of developing an infection because of our anatomy; the short distance from the anus to the urethra, and the urethral opening to the bladder. When you consider the fact that your urethra is a short open passage into your body, it’s not hard to believe that it takes very little for bacteria to make its way in