There are so many benefits of having a dog. Dogs give us unconditional love and snuggles, and they also help our health in a variety of ways, especially by motivating us to exercise, by walking them. But did you know that pets help improve not just your physical health, but your mental health, too? You may have heard about emotional support animals, often seen providing comfort and emotional support to owners on airplanes and in other public places....

Experience Gifts for Sightseers The Go City Pass offers national and international trips that make visiting famous landmarks easy and affordable. Prices vary, gocity.com Experience Gifts for Learners With more than 60 online classes (and an average of 24 lessons in each) taught by world-famous experts—cooking classes with Gordon Ramsay, film directing with Ron Howard, the art of writing with James Patterson—MasterClass offers eGifts for individual courses or all-access subscriptions. $15 per month, masterclass....

As you can see from that very short list of famous Virgos, they are creative and musical, but they also make good leaders (like Mother Teresa—August 26), are excellent writers and are very into health, nutrition and exercise. Virgos are also great in the kitchen, like chefs Rachael Ray (August 25), Katie Lee (September 14), and Michael Symon (September 19), to name a few. With such a wide variety of interests and skill sets, it can be difficult to narrow down the perfect gift for the Virgos in your life....

Consider also making some homemade candy this year, to add to your festive displays. There are some easy candy recipes to follow and they all turn out so pretty and delicious! Homemade candy is great for holiday gifting too. Everyone appreciates a gift of food that made with love! Click through the slideshow gallery (click the first photo) to view 10 candy recipes that are perfect for the holidays. You’ll find goodies in this collection such as caramels, peanut brittle, almond roca, peppermint oreo truffles and more....

One of the most common ways to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and improve the condition of that area of your body is by doing Kegel exercises—and kegel weights are a great tool to help with that. Why (and How) Would You Use Kegel Weights? Kegel weights can be used to address a range of common conditions involving the pelvic floor. “Kegel weights are most commonly used to help build strength, coordination and endurance to address issues such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse,” says Dr....

For five generations the Zamperla family has worked in the amusement industry. In fact, Zamperla’s grandfather and father manufactured rides. “We have this great legacy and many, many years of tradition of passion of innovation that intertwine with everything we do here,” he added. For so many, this unique, vibrant and historic beach locale at the southwestern edge of Brooklyn holds very special and indelible memories that are as long as the two and a half mile boardwalk....

Athleisure is back in the headlines and on the streets, but people have swapped leggings for comfier yoga pants. It should come as no surprise if you’ve been watching the trends. In denim, baggy jeans have replaced their skinny counterparts. Hailey Bieber recently emerged from a Pilates class she hit up with pal Kendall Jenner in a matching gray sports bra and leggings. She threw on another trend piece — an oversized leather jacket from Worn Vintage — and fuzzy slippers just because....

These celebratory days with relatives can be filled with cheer, happy memories, grimaces, and watching the clock (even if it’s just on your bare wrist, like Rusty!)—sometimes all in the same 10 minutes. But it’s fun to see families on screen that are trying to keep it together as well! Whether you’re anxiously anticipating a big present this year (anyone carrying around an in-ground pool brochure?) or just grateful you’re able to celebrate in a house that is always parked in the same place, re-watching this classic flick is a gift that keeps on giving (like a jelly-of-the-month club)!...

1. “I’ll Make Love to You,” Boyz II Men https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV8vB1BB2qc C’mon—between those harmonies and the fact they’re promising to “give you the love of your life,” how can you not love this song? 2. “Unchained Melody,” Righteous Brothers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrK5u5W8afc Missing a long-distance bae? Or just bummed that your cute coworker took a really long lunch break? Here’s your anthem. 3. “Make You Feel My Love,” Adele https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0put0_a--NgAdele's rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love” is one of the rare instances when the cover surpasses the original....

These 100 French surnames are sure to intrigue. Some interested parties could be making a list of future baby or pet names, looking for a unique way to tie-in a French last name as either a first or middle name option. After all, whether you have visited France and fell in love with the experience, have French ancestry that you’d like to highlight, or have a soft-spot for all things French—music, film, culture, language, etc....

Puffer coats have come in and out of style. They were hits in the Y2K era and had a resurgence in 2018. Like so many styles from the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, the cozy, quilted down coats are once again a thing, particularly shorter styles like SJP’s. The caveat: You’ll want to snag yours quickly or risk getting left out in the cold. Puffer coats are selling like hotcakes, partly because of fall sales sweeping the internet....

1. Thinning hair Many women experience thinning hair after pregnancy. This can be a normal part of the hormonal cycle. However, during other times, thinning hair can be an indication of an underlying problem. “It can be caused by thyroid disorders or autoimmune problems. However, more commonly, we see in our practices that hair thinning occurs because of certain key vitamin deficiencies,” says Arielle Levitan, MD, a physician of Internal Medicine practicing in the Chicago area and author of the book The Vitamin Solution: A Guide to Clearing the Confusion about Vitamins and Health....

There is nothing like opening the door to a world covered in white, feeling the crisp air fill your lungs, and experiencing the exhilaration that comes from being outside long enough to gain a flushed face and numb fingers and toes, before returning indoors where a rush of warmth welcomes you and instantly puts you at ease. There are snow many perks to the wintertime, including snowmobiling, admiring gorgeous landscapes, the perception of new beginnings/fresh starts, and the excuse to stay curled up, relaxing on the couch!...

For many females, it is common to have felt limited by others’ expectations or perceptions, or looked over due to gender stereotypes at least once in their lives. However, that does not mean that women have shied away from these challenges. Instead, sometimes even against all odds, ladies have doubled down on their determination and drive in order to accomplish something incredible. For some, this looks like training for a specific sport with the goal of being the best competitor....

Even if you and your significant other have been dating for a while, you may want to use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to express your love in a meaningful way. Combining the perfect gift or treat with your message of love will result in plenty of hugs and kisses! Whether you desire to make known a crush or offer a statement of true love, there are a lot of fun and personalized ways to get your message across....

All times Eastern. FRIDAY, April 22Polar BearThis Earth Day documentary special, narrated by actress Catherine Keener, follow a new polar bear mother navigating the increasingly challenging world in faced by all arctic wildlife today (Disney+) SATURDAY, April 23A Tail of LoveThe owner of a dog rescue (Brittany Bristow) and a hometown hero (Chris McNally) bond when their life paths intersect—and a dog connects them (8 p.m., Hallmark). Born for BusinessWith little in common except their refusal to let their disabilities define them, four entrepreneurs discuss the challenges they face in their disparate businesses (Peacock)....

FRIDAY, Feb. 26Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon TrailblazersExecutive produced by basketball icon LeBron James and his manager, Maverick Carter, this sports docuseries follows the California boys’ high school team, just outside of Los Angeles, as they compete for their third consecutive state championship (streaming free on IMDB tv). Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little BlurryNew documentary by award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler examines the true coming-of-age story of the young Grammy winner who at 17 learned to navigate life on the road, on stage and in the studio, as well as at home, with the release of her debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?...

If you’re looking to add to your legging collection, Lululemon has several options depending on your workout or whether you’re just planning to wear them for lounging or need a hardcore pair of compression tights. Most of Lululemon’s legging styles come in the staple color black, but some feature a variety of bright colors and prints. You’ll also find a range of sizes and lengths. These are the best leggings that you can find at Lululemon right now....

Keep reading to learn more about the Ninja Air Fryer and why it’s useful, what types of accessories you can use with it and how to use these accessories to make perfectly crunchy veggies, meats, apps, snacks and more. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned....

Now that it’s 2022, there’s absolutely no excuse to have rickety houses made of unsteady graham crackers or crooked, leaning ones because the frosting wasn’t strong enough to adhere to each wall. Not anymore! We have far too much gingerbread-related information now—thanks to the internet and really, TikTok specifically. Come the holiday season, TikTok is the go-to source of gingerbread house-making tips, tricks, and hacks, putting those days of #GingerbreadFails from the early 2010s way, way in the past....