Why This Actress (Zoe Kravitz) Looks So Familiar

According toThe Guardian, that father figure was her actual father: Lenny Kravitz. “[My role] was written for a blonde, white, Russian girl,” she said. “I was like, ‘I’ll audition for it anyway. It changed [director Neil Jordan’s] mind about how he saw the role.” For her, this early experience gave her a whole lot of hope. Now, it’s about us bringing the change." While reviews fromThe Hollywood ReporterandVarietywere less than kind, the film was significant for Kravitz....

April 14, 2017 · 3 min · 575 words · Morgan Cooper

​Signs You Don\'t Trust Your Significant Other

Do you ever get that nagging feeling that something just isn’t right in your relationship? There are so many reasons why we might struggle to be more trusting. Sometimes, the problems are deep within us, and stem from experiences in our early years. Here are some signs that you don’t trust your significant other. If it isn’t, then talk to your partner and give them an opportunity to explain. I asked my client (and myself!...

April 14, 2017 · 2 min · 338 words · Jennifer Hardy

Exercises Guaranteed To Give You The Best Abs Of Your Life

For some that may mean a fancy six-pack while for others that may mean an overall more toned physique. NASM certified personal trainerDani Singercalled plank “the gold standard when it comes to core exercises.” These muscles are used to stabilize thepelvis and low backbefore completing movement. The rectus abdominis, obliques, lower back, and glutes; everything is activated." “It also provides resistance throughout the entire movement.” Woodchoppers One of physical therapistLiam Champion’sgo-to moves to target the core are woodchoppers....

April 13, 2017 · 1 min · 143 words · Brandy Gutierrez

What Really Happens To Your Body When You Cut Out Carbs

Banting lost weight, and his hearing problem disappeared. Over the years, many studies and many low-carb diets were tested. In most cases, subjects lost weight. That could be why, today, low-carb, high fat diets are still a thing. But are they safe? What happens to your body when you deprive it of carbs? So, when you cut out carbs, your body gets rid of it, resulting in weight loss. Depending on how active you are, you may need to consume more carbs....

April 13, 2017 · 2 min · 368 words · Jennifer Ferguson

Anti-Inflammatory Foods We All Need To Be Eating

Blood samples were taken before and after meals on each day and, asDr. Mercola explains, these were then “analyzed for antioxidant capacity. The researchers also analyzed how well the blood could dampen an induced inflammatory response in white blood cells.” These top honors went to: cloves, ginger, rosemary and turmeric. So what exactly are legumes? This small, smelly onion is a superfood with serious “anti-inflammatory therapeutic potential.” What should you be reaching for?...

April 12, 2017 · 1 min · 85 words · Steven Rodriguez

Beautiful Couples That Prove Love Has No Boundaries

Love takes many forms, but some relationships have endured especially difficult and challenging circumstances. Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka Heading to host the Bloody Mary Brunch for the @sobewffest. Looking forward to the mixers and the mingles. FromHow I Met Your MothertoDoctor Horrible’s Sing Along Blog, he’s stolen hearts all across the nation. But the hearts that he cares about the most arehusband David Burtka’s, and their kids. But while fans have fallen for NPH, it turns out that he fell for Burtka first....

April 12, 2017 · 3 min · 509 words · Shelley Bond

False Facts About Women People Always Assume Are True

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gender in America and how people understand it is evolving, especially among younger Americans. And with that comes some myth-busting revelations concerning facts that people always thought were true about women. But this is not always the case. There are women who were insteadassigned male at birth(AMAB). Other women, who were determined to beintersexat birth, had their own experience with gender assignment....

April 12, 2017 · 3 min · 558 words · Scott Lloyd

False Facts You Believe About Dieting

We’re here to help. Or, at least, that’s what it feels like. So, they make you miserable and don’t even work." Personal trainer, sports nutritionist, andwellness coachAmanda Dale further broke down this idea. As Dale explained, not all calories are created equal. “Recently the trend is to claim the effectiveness is proven by ‘science’. And yet the so-called diet gurus touting them constantly contradict one another. We need to be conscious of additives too....

April 12, 2017 · 2 min · 348 words · Stanley Bowen

Life-Changing Uses For Coconut Oil

You’ve probably heard by now that coconut oil is a magical elixir. The answer, my friends, is yes. Coconut oil is everything and more. This is not like that. We’re going to share a few amazing (and some unexpected) ways to use nature’s moisturizer. Yes, coconut oil feels a little greasy when you first apply it. But once you rub it in, your skin will literally drink it in. You will not find a better moisturizer....

April 12, 2017 · 2 min · 389 words · Renee Melton

Surprising Things That Cause Acne

But even babies get pimples, and people in their 40s and 50s experience breakouts as well. But I wanted real, expert advice. However, washing your face twice a day with a mild cleanser has been shown to reduce adolescent acne.Dr. Gabrielle Francisadds that skin infections, blood sugar imbalances, stress, and toxins can also cause acne. Leaky gut Health and wellness expert,Dr. A healthy gut will lead to a healthy face....

April 12, 2017 · 2 min · 337 words · Heather Morgan

Things Women Won\'t Admit They Like About Remaining Childless

Frankly, I’m happy with my choice to not have children and I’m not the only one. Here are the things women may not always be so keen to admit that they love about remaining childfree. Sleeping in This is a simple one, but it’s near and dear to my heart. If I had kids, I couldn’t do that. Does that sound silly to some? “I love being able to just ‘pack up and go’....

April 12, 2017 · 4 min · 712 words · Amy Lewis

Things You Should Never Say To Your Child

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As much as you love them, kids can get on your nerves sometimes. They can be moody, and they can come home with terrible report cards. Parents often choose the wrong words and don’t even realize how much damage they’re doing. “I always give a shot to approach things from the perspective of the child. What does the child see, what does the child hear, what does the child take away?...

April 12, 2017 · 4 min · 661 words · Chelsea Jones

Weird Things Linked To Living Longer

When new health studies come out, they’re usually focused on what is bad for our bodies. Fortunately there are also plenty of researchers looking at the positives. Here are just some of the exciting and weird things linked to living longer. It also means you’re going to be around far longer than your pessimistic pals. Researchers from theUniversity of Illinoisfound that optimism affects both your health and your lifespan. A study in theAmerican Journal of Epidemiologyexamined the health of over 70,000 women....

April 12, 2017 · 7 min · 1342 words · Juan Gardner