Enlightening, right? Obviously, it’s important to apologize when you’re in the wrong. If you raise your voice at your partner or forget your friend’s birthday, go ahead and whip out the s-word. MORE: The Bad Habit 77% of Women Need to Break But many of us might also be frequently saying sorry for things that aren’t our fault and not even notice it. So, with that in mind, we rounded up 10 things you should never, ever, ever say you’re sorry about:...
A rosy glow can be the ultimate face flatterer—round-the-clock red, irritated skin, on the other hand, is quite the opposite. And flushed, ruddy skin could be the result of generally sensitive skin, stress, or broken capillaries that signal skin damage. Here’s how experts say you can soothe your complexion in 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month. Find the timeline that matches your schedule and follow the recommended regimen for skin that’s calm and clear....
While sleep needs vary, most adults require 7 to 9 hours per night. The best way to determine how much sleep you need is to do a little experiment: First, try to catch up on sleep for several nights on a weeklong vacation during which you can turn in when you’re tired and wake up without an alarm clock. Once your sleep debt has been replenished, keep track of the amount of sleep you need each night after that (the fifth through the seventh night, for example) to feel alert and energized for the bulk of the next day....
“The harder you press during an exercise, the more resistance the water provides, so you can tailor the workout for how you feel at that moment,” says Sanders. You’re using your arms, shoulders, legs, glutes, and core to help you stay afloat and move against gravity when you’re in water. That’s why swimming is one of the best exercises for weight loss, if you want to rev up your metabolism and burn calories....
Before you pack your gym bag, think about what kind of physical activity is on your agenda and what food you’ll need to fuel up. To figure out exactly what you should snack on, We chatted with fitness pros to figure out the best pre-workout picks based on your regimen of choice. Here’s what they said. indicates gluten- and dairy-free options Walking Because it’s a more moderate workout, you don’t always need to top off your fuel stores before slipping on your walking shoes....
MYTH: Cell phones and artificial sweeteners cause cancer.TRUTH: Despite the chain email your great-aunt forwarded you, “there is absolutely no evidence at this time that any of these things are associated with human cancers,” says Jack Jacoub, MD, medical oncologist at MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center in Fountain Valley, Calif. So where’d the info even come from? Animal studies back in the 1970s linked artificial sweeteners to cancer, but the same findings didn’t pan out in humans, according to the National Cancer Institute....
Don’t get us wrong: The regular sweet cherry is pretty great, too: One serving contains 3 grams of fiber and about 10 milligrams of vitamin C, about 13 percent of your daily recommended levels. But the tart variety, formally known as Prunus cerasus L., packs similar numbers—while offering up plenty of unique perks of its own. In order to reap the benefits, however, you’ll have to know how to eat them....
Hit the “Pause” button. “If you are agitated, do not send an email, reply to a text, open your mouth or pick up the phone,” advises Judith Orloff, MD, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA and author of Emotional Freedom. Reacting to a situation with a hot head may only make it worse. “Take the time to listen to your gut before proceeding,” says Dr. Orloff.Breathe from your belly. Place one hand on your chest and breathe deeply, allowing your belly to expand....
Many women will do just about anything they can to delay or even prevent sagging. But to do that properly, you need to get the sag story straight. Here, the top misconceptions about what makes the girls hang low:Myth #1: Breastfeeding can cause sagging. Not true. According to a 2008 study in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, breastfeeding is not a risk factor for breast ptosis (another word for sagging). Actually, the pregnancy itself is probably the bigger culprit, says Mary Jane Minkin, MD, a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine....
Diarrhea is defined as passing loose, watery stools, three or more times a day. “There can be many different causes, but it’s most commonly due to food intolerances, certain medications, celiac disease, bacterial or viral infections, or IBS-D,” says Taz Bhatia, MD, an integrative health expert and founder of CentreSpring MD. IBS-D, which stands for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, affects 25 to 45 million people in the U.S., and 2 out of 3 are female....
Misstep 1: You’re not wetting your hair enough. To guarantee your products work their best, completely saturate your strands in the shower for three to four minutes preshampoo, being sure to avoid wringing out your hair. Misstep 2: You’re not using the right kind of sulfates. When it comes to the great sulfate debate, Minardi is all for using naturally derived, coconut-oil-based sulfates. “Without lather hair doesn’t get clean,” she explains....
Barre workouts, one of the biggest fitness trends right now, are the perfect alternative to boring ankle exercises. These 7 ballet-inspired moves will strengthen your ankles, calves, buns, and thighs. And they’re a lot more exciting than drawing letters with your tootsies. Perform 12 repetitions of each of the following exercises on each leg, and complete 2 to 3 sets. Aim to do this workout 3 days per week. (Want to workout more but don’t have the time?...
