According to a new study, the effects of physical activity on brain volume were most pronounced at low physical activity levels. Study authors note that simply walking 15 minutes per day or taking the stairs instead of the elevator can have a positive impact on the brain. Results suggests that making small changes like this and engaging in moderate exercise will work wonders when it comes to keeping your mind sharp....
You don’t get water just by drinking a glass of it, though. Water can also be absorbed from foods, and the National Academy of Medicine (NAM)—formerly the Institute of Medicine—estimates only 80 percent of our water intake comes in beverage form. So as the weather warms up and hydration is top of mind, many of us are wondering: Exactly how much water should you drink each day? And how much water is too much?...
With more and more people jumping on the home workout train, bodyweight exercises have become increasingly popular. And the donkey kick is one of the most simple yet effective exercises to train your glutes and give your butt a little extra lift. Although it’s not the most effective way to build bigger glutes (studies show that would entail using external resistance like bands, dumbbells, and barbells), there are several unique benefits that make the donkey kick a great addition to your training program, says Michael Matthews, fitness and nutrition expert and the author of the upcoming book Muscle for Life: Get Lean, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age....
If you want to show your glutes some love, bridge exercises can be particularly effective. “Bridge exercises work the hamstrings, lower back, core and glutes,” says Megan Murrie, a personal trainer and yoga instructor. These exercises can also be beneficial for anyone who wants to strengthen their lower back or increase hip mobility. “If you’re a runner, bridge exercise is a great one to incorporate into your training program because it will increase your glute strength, which means more power in your running stride....
Sending a personal, handwritten card is a powerful way to connect—or reconnect—with the people who have touched your life: family, friends, colleagues, former classmates and teachers. Receiving a card in the mail lets them know you are thinking about them and that they are appreciated. Whether you’re near or far from friends and family, holiday cards remind recipients that they’re always close to your heart. Now that you’re ready to drop a few cards in the mail, here are tips on how to make holiday card giving simple....
In Season 6, one of TV’s most beloved families, the Roses, inch closer to their long-awaited escape from the town of Schitt’s Creek. Though their decision to stay or leave is harder than they ever anticipated. But you don’t have to say goodbye to Johnny, Moira, David, Alexis and the rest of the residents of Schitt’s Creek! Here is everything you need to know about the final season and how to watch Schitt’s Creek in its entirety....
“The magicians are doing things in a way that we’ve never seen it done before,” Howie told reporters after Tuesday night’s performance show. “If it’s Mervant Vera, who is rapping and singing along with his magic, to Nicolas RIBS with the shadows, or Don McMillan with PowerPoint, all the magicians this year have risen to the occasion, and we’ve just seen things done in a way we’ve never seen it done before....
But most people don’t expect to get cramps after their period. In fact, Dr. Felice Gersh, MD, a board-certified ob-gyn and integrative medicine doctor, says it isn’t normal. Dr. BreAnna Guan, ND, a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in women’s hormone health, echoes this saying, “Cramping after the period can be a sign that something else is going on with [your] reproductive system. It’s important to learn more about the pain pattern to better understand the underlying causes....
Each week, you’ll hear from guests as they showcase their favorite hobby or talk about something they’re super passionate about. Olivia’s love for skateboarding just started last year when her boyfriend gifted her a pink skateboard for her birthday. She jokes she needs to be “bubble-wrapped” to use it, but Olivia is committed to learning how to be a skater. Her mantra? “If you’re not cryin’, you’re not tryin’!” In the video, Olivia talks about her love for skating, what her dream skating day would be (you guessed it—Tony Hawk would make an appearance!...
What does the name pumpkin come from? The word “pumpkin” comes from the Greek word “peopon,” which translates to “large melon,” says Lori Shemek, PhD, CNC, a nutrition and weight loss expert and author. From there, the word evolved into “pompon” in French and “pumpion” in English. But it was writer Charles Perrault who first used the word in his classic fairytale Cinderella to describe the magical melon from which Cinderella’s carriage was created....
“I became an activist in the 70s,” she told Parade.com in a new interview. “That’s when I began to feel like…you know, I was spending time with people who will never be famous, will never have the ability to have a very large platform, but who were suffering and working very hard as activists and organizers to improve their lot. That’s when I realized that I could never have the words that had as much authenticity as they, but I could help get their voice out to a wider audience....
“I wasn’t nervous going out onto the floor,” Jenna told Parade.com in this exclusive interview. “I was just more nervous about the fact that it is so different and so new for our audience, for us, for me, for her. So, I just wanted to do exactly what we had practiced because we had nailed it and we felt so confident in our dance. But, again, I feel like that stage is my home and so walking out onto the floor it felt right, I felt at peace, and I was just more excited to dance....
“The story of Ashley is honestly every mother’s worst nightmare,” Garth, the mother of three daughters, told Parade.com in this exclusive interview. “Ashley was a good girl, doing her best to navigate growing up, and got involved with the wrong guy. Learning of this made me even more cautious and more communicative with my own girls.” It was 2006 when Ashley was found in the woods. She had been left for dead 30 hours prior to the police finding her....
The singer and actress posted four photos from a shoot in which she wore cream-colored lingerie and posed in a bed surrounded by pillows. In many of the images, Lopez is wearing a big smile. She captioned the pictures, “#ThisIsMe … 🤍 #SelfCare #HappyWeekend #TakingAMoment.” Lopez also tagged the team behind the shoot, including the makeup artist, the hair stylist, and of course, the photographer. Clearly, people loved Lopez and the photos, as the Instagram post currently has over 1....
“For more than 20 years, The Bachelor has brought the world dozens of unforgettable love stories, including at one time, my own,” Palmer, 42, gushed in a statement. “Falling in love is one of life’s greatest gifts, and I am humbled by the opportunity to return to the show as host this season to offer the newest Bachelor advice gained from firsthand experience and I am grateful to play a small part in his journey....
“He’s still got some loose ends with people around the firehouse and people to check in with,” co-showrunner Andrea Newman told Parade.com. “There’s lots for him to do there. There are some great moments for him there.” Casey is, needless to say, returning to Chicago with girlfriend Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer), who has spent the last three weeks with him in Portland, where he is taking care of the sons of a firefighter buddy of his who died in the pilot episode....
The 42-year-old Legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, have been one of the most dynamic couples in Hollywood for some time now. How have they made things work for seven years of wedded bliss? “We actually really love and respect and admire each other. I think that’s the foundation of who we are as a couple and we actually enjoy each other’s company,” Legend shared in 2019.” Of course, like any couple, they’ve had their share of curveballs along the way Keep reading to find out how more about John Legend and Chrissy Teigen’s marriage, including how an initial hookup turned into the love of a lifetime, why they once broke up for an entire half-hour, the hardships they’ve had to deal with—and why KanyeWest is one reason their children have a different last name than they do....
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star came under fire after the now-viral video began circulating online, with many people calling her “rude” for taking away from Hargitay’s shining moment on stage. Now, Hilton, 63, is clearing up the controversial incident by revealing that she has already reached out to the Law & Order star privately to apologize. “I adore and I respect Mariska very much, and I already had reached out to her, DMed her, I want to get her address,” Hilton told Extra in an interview published Friday, Dec....
With a star this multitalented and in the game for this long, Keke Palmer’s net worth should be reflective of her hard work through the years. Killing it with performances in both film and TV, Palmer has an extremely bright future ahead of her. And with a role this summer in Jordan Peele’s Nope, we’re excited to see more of her! Go inside Keke Palmer’s net worth and exactly how she earned it....
The 27-year-old wore jeans with an extremely puffy dark green jacket, topping it off with a brown fur-covered cowboy hat. The model shared a bunch of photos from her trek through the snow on Instagram without a caption, letting the pictures speak for themselves. Jenner’s sister, Khloé Kardashian, commented on the photo, “Kendall Nicole!!!!! Can you be any cooler, prettier, sweeter, amazing?!?! Ugh I am obsessed with you.” Her close friend, fellow model Gigi Hadid, simply wrote, “😍....
