Roofing is one of those essential yet often overlooked professions, an art that shelters us from the elements and crowns our homes with security. A roofer’s day is stacked high with shingles, tiles, and the occasional encounter with a wayward squirrel. It’s a job that requires a steady hand, a head for heights, and a tolerance for all kinds of weather. These unsung heroes of home improvement balance on beams, defying gravity with every nail they hammer down. The work is tough, no doubt, but without it, we’d all be a little less covered. It’s a craft that’s as vital as any foundation, ensuring that when it rains, it doesn’t pour inside. Roofing jokes, then, are the industry’s way of blowing off steam, finding humor in the highs and lows of the trade. They are a particular brand of comedy…
11 Public Speaking Tips To Help You Crush Your Next Presentation
Read More at Well+Good Like many people, I’ve never been a huge fan of public speaking. There’s something so jarring about standing up in front of an audience, with all eyes on you. Where I used to avoid public speaking at all costs for that very anxiety-inducing reason, over the past few years, I’ve gotten more comfortable with the idea of speaking to an audience thanks to being on panels and presenting at my alma mater. While I didn’t have a list of public speaking tips to help me prepare for such events, I now know just how helpful it would have been if I had. With that in mind, I spoke with a few public speaking experts for their top tricks for conquering a fear of public speaking. Keep reading to add them to your repertoire. Public Speaking Tips…
Nutrition Advice Is All Over Social Media—These 5 RD-Approved Red Flags Can Help You Suss Out Which Tips Are Totally Bogus
Read More at Well+Good Although social media can be a great place for seeking inspiration for a weeknight meal, it also can be a medium that spreads harmful and potentially life-threatening misinformation, like the recent viral “sleepy chicken” TikTok trend. Some information might also instantly set off your internal “that’s sketchy” alarm—especially when it comes to diet culture. Ever find yourself stepping away from a scroll session feeling seriously confused, or worse, ashamed, after encountering questionable health or nutrition advice? Ever promised yourself you’d start mirroring the (ahem, bogus) What I Eat in a Day meal regime your favorite fitness influencer posts religiously? Sadly, while the detrimental impacts of toxic diet culture are nearly impossible to avoid, folks that use social media are far more likely to be exposed to unwarranted, uneducated, and often shame-inducing advice about “healthy” eating. In…
Why Growers and First Nations Are Singing Seaweed’s Praises — Plus, Recipes to Help You Unlock Its Rich Umami Flavour
Read More at Everything Zoomer [[{“value”:” Seaweed, a versatile, nutritious, planet-loving powerhouse, is poised to be the next must-have ingredient. “We don’t say it’s the new kale. We don’t say it’s a superfood. We talk only about its own virtues,” says Mike Williamson, CEO of… Read More The post Why Growers and First Nations Are Singing Seaweed’s Praises — Plus, Recipes to Help You Unlock Its Rich Umami Flavour first appeared on Everything Zoomer The post Why Growers and First Nations Are Singing Seaweed’s Praises — Plus, Recipes to Help You Unlock Its Rich Umami Flavour appeared first on Everything Zoomer. “}]]
These Foods Help Make Your Colon Healthy, Happy, and Inflammation-Free, Says an Oncology RD
Read More at Well+Good [[{“value”:” Let’s talk colorectal cancer stats. If our internet habits are anything alike, you, too, haven’t been able to escape headlines, reels, and TikToks about the surging rates of colon cancer in young people. Specifically, one in five cases diagnosed today is in a person under 55 years old—twice as many as in 1995, according to a study published in 2023 by the American Cancer Society. Some of the young people affected have taken to social media to share their early symptoms and experiences with the disease in hopes of raising awareness and helping others spot potential cases. What can you do to mitigate your colon cancer risk? When honing in on lifestyle, nutrition experts recommend including more foods for colon health. “Nutrition and diet play a significant role in colon cancer risk,” says registered dietitian…
7 Steps to Help You Deal with Anger After 60
Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” Anger is natural, but when it builds up in us, it can be incapacitating, causing us to lash out at others, or lash out at ourselves and lead to depression. When anger threatens to overwhelm your day, here’s a way you can shift your mood and carry on, without telling yourself that you, “shouldn’t feel angry.” Growing up in the 50s, I heard the subtle – and sometimes not-so-subtle – message: “Nice girls shouldn’t be angry.” I learned to swallow my anger and allow it to rest, like bile, inside of me. Anger and outrage aren’t bad – in fact, at times, they’re appropriate. Violence against women and girls should make us angry. But let’s use our anger to act, not stockpile it in our guts. The approach that follows isn’t an alternative…
Wellness Walks Will Help You Unleash Your Inner Radiance—Here’s How To Get Started, According to a Nike Well Collective Trainer
Read More at Well+Good [[{“value”:” No pain, no gain. Start counting when it hurts. Run till you see stars. Over the years, you’ve probably heard a few exercise mantras that are more than a little… hardcore. Real talk: How’s that burnout approach working for you? Ayorinde Iranlowo-Ifatunji, barre instructor and Nike Well Collective trainer, thinks there’s a better path to wellness—and it’s all about moving your body in a way that actually makes you feel good and, in turn, allows you to shine your light on others. Her go-to daily practice is walking (alongside the zillions of TikTokers out there making their steps “hot“)… but hers comes with a twist. She calls it a wellness walk: accessible, low-impact movement that makes her feel her best, both physically and emotionally. “Wellness walks help you ground yourself, breathe some fresh air, and…
Germaphobia Is Bigger Than Just a Post-Pandemic Love of Hand Sanitizer—Here’s How To Get Help
Read More at Well+Good [[{“value”:” The word “germaphobia” gets lobbed around perhaps more than any other phobia-related term—especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s used colloquially to justify various (often ordinary) germ-evading behaviors, from using hand sanitizer frequently to declining a sip from someone else’s beverage. For someone with true germaphobia (aka mysophobia, the fear of germs), though, it’s not so casual. “While it’s normal to be concerned about germs and practice good hygiene, germaphobia involves an overwhelming, often irrational fear that leads to significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning,” explains Evan Vida, PsyD, a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Anxiety & Behavior Therapy who specializes in anxiety disorders, including phobias. A person’s germaphobia could manifest as excessive showering or hand washing, refusing to touch or see other people for…
Can Those Prebiotic Fiber-Filled Sodas Actually Help You Poop More? An RD Weighs In
Read More at Well+Good ICYMI, Will Bulsiewicz, MD, gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author of the books Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook, recently told us that while prebiotic fiber-filled sodas aren’t the end all be all when it comes to the best gut-boosting drinks, they are a good option compared to traditional fountain drinks. “I’ll take these new health-washed sodas over the old sugar-laden, artificial-colored classics. They are a step in a better direction,” Dr. Bulsiewicz says. But before you run to the store to stock up on these prebiotic sodas, we spoke with Laura Iu, RDN, CDN, CNSC, RYT, a registered dietitian and founder of Laura Iu Nutrition, to learn more about how these drinks actually impact your digestive system (and whether or not they’re a number one option for going number two). Plus, she shares…
Does Nitric Oxide Help Sexually?
Read More at Sexual Post Archive – Ben’s Natural Health You’ve probably heard a thing or two about nitric oxide. We are often told to increase consumption of items that increase levels of nitric oxide in order to improve sexual function. But what is nitric oxide? And more importantly, can nitric oxide help your sexual performance? Scroll down to find out if nitric oxide does help sexually and how to obtain it. What is nitric oxide? Generally speaking, nitric oxide is a colorless gas and one of the principal oxides of nitrogen. Its formula is NO. The body naturally produces nitric oxide, which then exhibits important functions for our health and well-being. In your body, nitric oxide is the end result of a conversion process where dietary nitrates are turned into this chemical. What does nitric oxide do? Almost every…
5 Delicious Sea Moss Smoothie Recipes Loaded With Nutrients That Help Boost Heart Health As You Age
Read More at Well+Good Fall is just weeks away, and that means cuddling up on the sofa with spooky movies playing on repeat for hours on end. Needless to say, the excitement gearing up for the Hocus Pocus sequel premiering at the end of September is already through the roof. The best part, you may ask? The iconic steamy cauldron scene as the three sister witches throw in a little bit of this and a little bit of that to make their super secret potion from the magical spell book. Which, I’ll be honest, looks like me first thing in the morning as I throw in a blender a pinch of turmeric powder, a spoonful of yam, and a splash of coconut milk to make one of my favorite gut-healthy smoothies to start the day. Of course, unlike the Sanderson…
Leg Strength Is Linked to Longevity—Here Are 7 Workouts That’ll Help Your Gams Get Stronger
Read More at Well+Good Leg day is one of the most dreaded phrases in fitness. Maybe because nothing makes you feel the burn quite like Bulgarian split squats or jump lunges. Or maybe because the oh-so-slightly important act of walking can become impossible afterwards. But personally, I never feel more powerful than during a lower-body workout, and especially when I’m squatting heavy. My legs are powerful, hear them roar! Leg strength is an indicator of longevity; it’s also important to counter our often sedentary lifestyles, since being inactive causes muscles to weaken and become inflamed. So doing leg workouts regularly can help keep you healthy now and in the future. A good leg workout doesn’t have to mean loading up on a ton of weight, nor does it require misery in the moment or after the fact. If you struggle with leg day, you…