Belly fat is characterized by the excess weight around the center of your body. Experts often warn about this kind of abdominal fat, also known as central adiposity, because carrying around this kind of excess weight can be bad for your heart. The fat isn’t just a layer of subcutaneous fat right under the skin; it’s deeper inside your body, surrounding your organs. “There is an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, along with insulin resistance, diabetes, high blood pressure, elevation in cholesterol and triglycerides, increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea and overall inflammation,” says Dr....

Raise your hand if your schedule has been a bit off lately. Maybe you’re working from home more. Or you froze your gym membership out of concern over air quality. Or you’re juggling kids who are spending half the week in school and the other half at your kitchen table. Welcome to the world of pandemic living, where normal routines have been temporarily upended. Also upended? Let’s just come out and say it: your poop....

To honor the philanthropist’s milestone birthday, The Carter Center has organized a digital bulletin board where anyone can leave well-wishes for the country’s 39th president. People have posted pictures with the former president, reminiscing on his kindness when meeting, recalling turning 18 and voting for him in their first elections, and thanking him for his everlasting humanitarian efforts. “I met Jimmy Carter when he campaigned for President in Albany, NY....

For Oster, who also authoredExpecting Better and Cribsheet, having to change course in her own home was a challenge. “[When the pandemic hit], there was a sort of a realization that one had to give up the high-intensity control,” she explains Parade.com. “I remember in March 2020, there was all, ‘It’s going to be homeschooling and look at my color-coded homeschooling schedule. And we’re going to grow organic vegetables and learn to cook them, and that’s going to be a lesson....

Visiting a national park is a wonderful way to experience nature in a way you really can’t find anywhere else, with undeveloped land, close-up encounters with animals you may have only seen before in zoos, and scenery you usually find in a National Geographic spread. Only about a quarter of all national parks charge a nominal fee to enter the property, the majority of which stays in the park where it was collected to repair and maintain the property, increase accessibility, restore wildlife habitats, contract with local emergency services, and more, but if you’re looking to secure the most budget-friendly visit you can to one of America’s 400+ national parks, there are a few options, as 2023 has five scheduled dates where every single park managed by the NPS will charge no entrance fees (though typical fees for things like camping, boat launches, and tours, etc....

But there’s a difference between having some hard times and actually hating your entire life. And hating your life is scary. Fortunately, mental health experts say, you really can change your life around–for the better. “It’s no secret that there are times when we feel stuck. We feel like things are not progressing in the way we want, and that our life is not taking us where we want it to go,” says Jeff Ditzell, DO, the CEO and lead psychiatrist at Jeff Ditzell Psychiatry in New York City....

Unfortunately, the 20-year-old didn’t get the part for one specific reason, which led Isan to stop talking to her father for “about three weeks.” In an interview with The Breakfast Club radio show, which is hosted by DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and Charlamagne tha God, Elba said, “Interestingly enough, my daughter auditioned for this role. She wants to be an actress and she auditioned and it came down to chemistry in the end....

Karly Blackburn shared the story of how she sent her resume on a sheet cake to Nike’s Valiant Labs division on LinkedIn, and it went viral, with people sharing both positive and negative responses to the plan. Blackburn began the story by saying, “A couple of weeks ago I sent my resume on a cake to Nike. Yes, an edible resume on top of a cake.” She explained, “Nike was having a huge celebration for JDI day (Just Do It day)....

While hand washing is always important for staying healthy, it’s especially front of mind right now with the trifecta of COVID, the flu and RSV seemingly everywhere. “When performed correctly, hand washing is a great way to prevent ourselves from getting sick and spreading viruses, bacteria and other germs,” says Joseph Mann, MSN, FNP-C, a family nurse practitioner and the Global Medical Science Liaison at BD. Maybe in an effort to stay healthy, you’ve made it a habit of washing your hands using super-hot water....

When did Katy Perry give birth? Katy Perry announced she was expecting her first child with fiancé Orlando Bloom in March 2020, smack dab in the middle of Idol’s third ABC season. She remained as a judge on the show through the end of the season, and even made appearances on other ABC specials such as the Disney Sing-Alongs. On August 26, 2020, she gave birth to her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom....

That is, he was until the network informed him that if he left, they would cancel the show. THR reported at the time that Harmon was in negotiations to appear in a “handful” of episodes if CBS renews NCIS for its 19th season (which it did). Harmon also has an executive producer credit on NCIS and NCIS: New Orleans. As recently as 2019, Harmon told PEOPLE, “I’ve always thought if there’s ever a time where the writers are walking into the room and going ‘I don’t know what to do,’ then I think we all have to look at each other and call it a day....

Is TheDropout based on a true story? It is, and based on the first three episodes of the Hulu miniseries, it seems that The Dropout hews closer to the true story of what actually happened than your average based-on-a-true-story movie or show. As most people know, there is most definitely a real-life Holmes who started a company called Theranos that was based on faulty technology and ultimately ran into the ground....

After going through a public breakup with ex Lisa Bonet, Momoa has been in the news for both his professional and personal life. In addition, the Hawaiian activist makes sure to speak out about causes that are close to his heart. All this attention has hopefully earned him a sizable bank account, right? Here is everything you could ever wonder about Jason Momoa’s net worth! How did Jason Momoa become famous?...

Lopez shared a video of the two snuggled up face-to-face on social media, and fans couldn’t get enough of how much the two love to love each other. In this latest snap, which was shared on Nov. 20, Lopez is seated on Affleck’s lap in a sweet embrace. As the two smushed their faces together for the camera, Lopez gave a big grin, and Affleck followed with a suave smirk....

“She didn’t think he was serious,” their close friend Gustavo Paredes revealed to PEOPLE in 2014. “He couldn’t believe she turned him down. It had never happened before.” Three years prior, the once-most eligible bachelor, who’s been dubbed “America’s prince” and the Prince of Camelot, married his princess. “Carolyn has changed my life in a way that I never thought was possible, and just made me tonight the happiest man alive,” the son of former President John F....

In a new Instagram post shared on Wednesday, Nov. 2, the “Tattoo” singer, 32, reflected on her experience as a contestant on the show while revealing what drove her to join the cast for Season 31 in the first place. “The real reason why I decided to finally do @DancingWithTheStars…To do something that scared me,” Sparks wrote in her caption, while sharing that she had been asked to do the show before, but always found herself too scared—until this season....

The actress appeared in a sleek, form-fitting (not to mention, head-turning) number, confidently donning the dress as she posed for photos alongside costars as well as her fiancé, Andrew Nixon. The daring haute couture look featured a white Stéphane Rolland-designed gown with a mock turtleneck cape and sheer panel cutout detailing—revealing the entirety of one leg and thigh underneath—with contrasting black fabric and pearl accents. She accessorized the outfit with black heels, a cuff bracelet and crystal dangling earrings, pulling it all together with middle-parted hair worn down in loose waves and smokey eye makeup....

“Beautiful family. You are truly blessed,” one fan commented.Another fan wrote, “So beautiful! They’re a nice combo of you and Frank!” as a third called them a “beautiful trio.“The former Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee host was married to Frank Gifford, the father of the two children. The late NFL star passed away from CTE, a degenerative disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, on Aug. 9, 2015, just a week before his 85 birthday....

The 37-year-old lives a hectic life with her successful career–whether that’s a Las Vegas Residency or appearing as a judge on American Idol–but that doesn’t stop her from keeping her number one focus on being a mom. This past Monday, Perry appeared on the Smartless Podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. During her interview, Perry revealed why she would never get a full-time nanny for the 2-year-old daughter, Daisy, whom she shares with fiancé Orlando Bloom....

Kardashian, 40, posted a series of photos of the Spanish singer in various items from the shapewear line, including a black triangle top and matching bottoms, a white knotted T-shirt and white bottoms, high-waisted white leggings and a white triangle sports bra and coordinating white cap. “I love SKIMS,” Rosalía said in a statement. “They are so comfy and make me feel very sexy at the same time. I’m so excited that I finally got the chance to collaborate, especially in their Cotton Collection which is my fave....