Diet Drug Belviq Is First Shown Not to Hurt Heart
https://ift.tt/2BO8PsS Belviq is the first and only weight-loss agent shown not to damage the hearts of people who are already at higher risk, new research shows. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ August 27, 2018 at 02:54PM
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Pot May Stay in Breast Milk for 6 Days
https://ift.tt/2MxAC5K Researchers tested breast milk samples from 50 women who used marijuana either daily, weekly or occasionally, and detected THC -- the active component of the drug -- in 63 percent of the samples for up to six days after the mother's last reported use. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ August 27, 2018 at 01:50PM
Aspirin, Fish Oil May Not Help With Heart Risk
https://ift.tt/2LwE5Mw Meanwhile, a second set of studies discovered the news was just as grim for those with diabetes, as a higher risk for serious bleeding canceled out a modest benefit. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ August 27, 2018 at 01:50PM
Behold: The 10 Best Long-Sleeve Workout Tops You Can Buy
https://ift.tt/2whGLJp We still may be sweating out the last days of Summer, but as colder temperatures start to approach, we're already thinking about how to continue our workouts outside. This season, you can stay warm by investing in a few new workout pieces that are great for outdoor exercising. We rounded up a list of comfortable long-sleeved tops that will help regulate your temperature during your upcoming sweat sessions. Keep scrolling to shop our top picks. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI August 27, 2018 at 01:40PM
Recent Health Study Proves That Millennials Are Stressed Out (and It's Killing Them)
https://ift.tt/2BSIo5i Nicole Bradley-Bernard explains why all the stress millennials face is deteriorating their health, originally posted on YourTango. The three areas of preventable stress could be the result of shorter life spans among millennials. If you think that housing issues, social problems and employment challenges are stressing you out, you could be right. If you're a millennial, you may even notice it affecting your health. A recent study predicts that the millennial generation (people currently in their 20s and 30s) will suffer more health problems by middle age than their parents. Life for millennials is different from previous generations and it's the leading cause of stress. The study showed that although the health of the millennial generation is improving in some ways (i.e. this generation has lower rates of teen pregnancy, fewer smokers, and less use of alcohol and drugs); this generation's overall poorer quality of life puts them at a greater risk for serious health problems by middle age like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. The study attributes the poor quality of life to the lack of good jobs, rising costs of housing, and the increasing popularity of social media (yeah, seriously). All these factors contribute to stress and depression, according to the study. As a millennial myself, I have to say – I believe it. While I think there has always been a lot of pressure on people in their 20s and 30s; it's a particularly bad time to be in this age group. While some of the stresses are the same – deciding what career, you want and pursuing it, deciding who you'll spend your life with romantically, and deciding whether you want kids. There are a whole new load of stresses put on us 20-somethings and 30-somethings now (as this study will point out). The study was conducted in the UK so maybe we millennials in the US will be OK? … If you pay attention to these three areas of stress affecting your life, then yes, you can. Here are three factors affecting Millennial's quality of life to focus on to reduce stress and prevent it from threatening your life expectancy: 1. Take Employment Struggles in StrideThe lack of good employment among millennials was exhibited by the increase in "zero hour contracts" (work that you only get when you're "needed"), the increase in college graduates resulting to jobs that don't use their degrees, and to the gig economy (employment based on freelance/temporary work). The lack of stable jobs with growth opportunities affects how much money the millennial generation makes, their sense of job security (which is practically non-existent), and their self-esteem from lack of a significant title at work. All these employment factors contribute to overall stress and depression levels being high. The report also speculated that the stress associated with the poor quality of work was more likely to lead to smoking and alcohol use. Personally, I think this is also terrifying because millennials are at the age where whether or not we're going to have children or not becomes a consideration. Not only is not knowing how you'll pay for yourself in the long run concerning, but now, "how will I ever be able to afford children?" is something we're thinking about as well. According to an article published in 2016 in Forbes, millennials turn to "gadgets to cope with stress." As a millennial, I can attest to that. Watching an episode of a show I like can unwind me from a stressful event. This statistic is ironic though, considering stressor #3 on our list. 2. Find Creative Ways to Manage Housing IssuesThe rise of cost of housing was exhibited by millennials spending more time renting rooms in shared houses (in highly polluted areas with high crime rates) or living in their family home. The study has predicted that this trend leads to feelings of not having a "safe home environment," which leads to more stress. And the stress is only exacerbated when your parents and grandparents discuss how young they were when they bought their first home. They must have just "worked harder than you" though, right? *Notes heavy sarcasm* According to Forbes, we are not only using sedentary electronics to combat stress (like Internet, TV, apps, etc.), but we are also using healthy electronics to combat our ridiculously high stress levels like aroma therapy diffusers and exercise "peddlers." This feels invasive to me because I totally have a diffuser. And I totally love and recommend it! While I don't necessarily believe in the healing effects of aroma therapy, I do think it relieves stress, which can have a healing affect. It's fantastic for better sleep or to just have at your desk during stressful tasks. 3. Do Something to Help Social Issues You Care About the MostThe increase in popularity of social media changes the way that the millennial generation maintains social relationships. Millennials maintain social and romantic relationships in person and online. This seems to contribute to social issues and a lack of a feeling of emotional support (from peers and family). Plus, social media is creating stress with 82 percent of the surveyed millennials reported that social media "put them under pressure to behave in certain ways". According to the Office for National Statistics, millennials are more likely to suffer from "chronic loneliness" than any other age group. Perhaps this is an indicator to spend way less time on social media (especially for us millennials) and to instead spend way more time making sure our relationships are worthwhile and meeting our emotional needs. Personally, I feel like Facebook is enough when it comes to social media (I feel more connected this way because I am connected to out of town relatives and such), but Snapchat? Give me a break. I only really use it to see cute videos of my nephew. While our social skills may be lacking (or too intense) for proper "social health," according to Forbes, millennials are more likely to use herbal remedies for stress rather than prescription drugs and alcohol. So, I guess at least we're less likely to become addicts? Although, I wont pretend I'm not concerned that this statistic points to us not getting enough treatment for mental health problems. Nicole Bradley-Bernard is a writer who needs coffee more than she needs anyone's approval. She enjoys putting bright colors in her curly brown hair, spending time outside on cool days, and being with her partner in life, Eric, who she considers a continuing source of inspiration. Check out more great stories from YourTango:
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This Photo Shows Why Air-Popped Popcorn Is One of the Best Salty Snacks For Weight Loss
https://ift.tt/2Nqgu1N If you're craving something salty, it's easy to grab something that might derail your weight-loss efforts: pretzels, potato chips, or even "healthy" veggie chips. Turns out, it is possible to have a salty, indulgent-seeming snack and still stay on track. Registered dietitian Paula Norris showed why air-popped popcorn is a good option for a salty snack; you can eat more of it than you can chips or veggie chips for the same amount of calories. Twenty-one grams of popcorn is just 100 calories, compared to 19 grams of chips and 20 grams of veggie chips. Since popcorn is more of a volume snack, you can eat more of it and get full on fewer calories. Plus, if you make it air-popped, you'll save calories by not popping it in traditional vegetable oil. For a satisfying salty snack, try air-popped popcorn topped with a little bit of sea salt, garlic powder, or even a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It will leave you feeling satisfied while also curbing those snack food cravings! Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI August 27, 2018 at 11:18AM
A Trainer Shows Us How to Sculpt Our Lower Body With These Squat Variations
https://ift.tt/2PHxVwA Kelsey Wells has amassed over one million followers on Instagram thanks to her intense strength workouts and her friendly and approachable personality. She loves to share snippets of workouts from her PWR program on Instagram, and when she shared her favorite barbell squat variations, we were excited. Barbell squats are a great exercise to incorporate into your workout routine, especially if you want to increase your lower-body strength (and work your booty). In her caption, Kelsey wrote, "Barbell squats are incredible compound movements that, when done correctly, really are like little full-body workouts in and of themselves." Kelsey admitted that training with the barbell can be nerve-racking, but instead of being intimidated, she said to gradually work your way up to squatting with a barbell. The variations: Kelsey explained that Olympic barbells weigh 45 pounds and beginners should start with lighter barbells. If you don't have access to lighter barbells, squatting with dumbbells and kettlebells will suffice. Once you're comfortable squatting 50 pounds, Kelsey said it's "time to graduate" and upgrade to the Olympic barbell and heavier weights. Watch how Kelsey performs each squat in the above video. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI August 27, 2018 at 10:38AM
U.S. Sen. John McCain Dies Of Brain Cancer
https://ift.tt/2Nnhdkw CNN: “John McCain Fast Facts.” Office of U.S. Sen. John McCain. Ktrh.iheart.com: “Sen. John McCain Says He Will Be 'Back To Work September.' " Facebook: John McCain, Aug. 9, 2017. The Washington Post: “The Health 202: Here's why John McCain voted 'no' on health care.” U.S. News & World Report: “John McCain, Prisoner of War: A First-Person Account.” Vanity Fair: “Prisoner of Conscience.” AP News: “Despite cancer diagnosis, McCain says, ‘I’ll be back soon.’ ” The Washington Post: “McCain fudges his Navy record.” United States Naval Academy: “Notable Graduates.” The New York Times: “At 78, McCain Savors a New Dream Job in the Senate.” National Public Radio: “The Capital City Contemplates The Possibility Of A Washington Without John McCain.” Saturday Night Live: “John McCain Sketches.” National Public Radio: “Doctors Say McCain's Skin Cancer Unlikely to Return.” Twitter: @SenJohnMcCain, July 20, 2017. CNN: "John McCain, senator and former presidential candidate, dies at 81." Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ August 27, 2018 at 09:56AM
If You Want Your Waist to Look Lean and Toned, This Plank Variation Is a Must
https://ift.tt/2BSWcNi Since abs are made in the kitchen, you've been committed to dialing in your diet, and you can already see your belly fat diminishing. To reveal lean, toned, and defined ab muscles, this side plank variation is a must-do move. As a bonus, it also works your lats, the back muscles underneath your bra.
Add this side plank variation to your ab routine, or try it in this 30-minute ab and butt circuit workout. Want to make it even more challenging? Put your feet in a TRX or hold a light dumbbell in your raised hand. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI August 27, 2018 at 09:39AM
A Case Against Optimizing Your Life
https://ift.tt/2NlAEdj By Leo BabautaMany people I know are on a quest to optimize their lives — some of my favorite people in the world will spend days trying to perfect a productivity system, get things automated, or find the perfect software for anything they’re doing. They are on a continual search for the perfect diet, the perfect work routine, the perfect travel setup. Optimizing can take quite a bit of time and energy. What would happen if we let go of optimizing? Who would we be without the idea that we should optimize everything? One idea is that if we decided not to optimize everything, we’d stop caring, stop trying to make things better, and live suboptimal lives. But I know myself pretty well — I will always care, even if I am not trying to optimize. I will always do my best, which is different than optimizing — it’s taking care and giving love, even if things aren’t optimized. I believe most of you are this way, pouring your hearts into something with pure love, without needing to make everything perfect. So why shouldn’t we optimize? And what would it be like if we didn’t? Give me a few moments to make the case against optimizing, and present an alternative way. The Case Against OptimizingI don’t think people who optimize are idiots (many of the smartest people do it), nor is it a life-ruining thing to try to optimize. I’ve done it many times. But consider:
So what’s an alternative way? There isn’t one way, of course, but I’ll share some ideas. An Alternative WayConsider a different way of being:
And do it with a smile and joy in your heart. What a life we have been gifted with! Health via zen habits https://zenhabits.net August 27, 2018 at 08:21AM |
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