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Best known for its ultra-comfortable leggings, lululemon Athletica has cultivated a fiercely loyal community around its fashionable, functional, yoga-inspired apparel—including the popular Align pants. “I cannot explain how often I am fixing or adjusting my tights while teaching or training. I never once do this with the Align lululemon tights,” Ingrid S. Clay, creator of ISC Wellness, PROPTA-certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and plant-based chef, says. “They stay in place and are unnoticeable, meaning they allow me to move in a way that’s freeing and I’m not as self-conscious....

If you are having trouble going to the bathroom, you are not alone. At least 2.5 million Americans go to the doctor each year for this issue. Often diagnosed as infrequent bowel movements (more specifically, fewer than three per week), constipation also includes stools that are hard and dry, straining to eliminate, or a sensation of incompleteness. If you’ve experienced any of these patterns, you may know that the discomfort can impact quality of life....

Aya Kanai is the definition of glamorous. The self-proclaimed “fashion person” has been the Fashion Director at Nylon, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Women’s Health, and more. Most recently, she served as the editor-in-chief at Marie Claire. Since September 2020, she has been the head of content and creator partnerships at Pinterest. Besides her day job, Kanai is mom to Rei, 3, who she shares with her husband Todd Bailey. The family lives in Brooklyn, New York....

When we buy toys for our children, we hope that they will enjoy the toys and have fun with them. We sometimes base our decisions on what we think we would have liked as a child. And sometimes we base our decisions on the popularity of toys. After all, if so many kids like a particular toy, our child will like it too. We see what we think is the perfect toy or the perfect game, and buy it expecting our child to be thrilled with it....

You may have heard that children under 1 year old should not eat honey. That’s true: Experts recommend holding off on introducing honey to babies because it can carry a bacteria that is especially dangerous for infants. It’s natural to wonder, then, whether you can eat honey while pregnant. Luckily, this sweet and sticky treat is generally safe for you and your unborn baby. Learn more about why you should feel free to enjoy honey while expecting—but take precautions for your baby once they’re born....

What Does Charlotte Mean? Are you looking for a classic, traditional name that has recently surged in popularity? You may want to consider the name Charlotte. Charlotte and its masculine equivalent, Charles, are derived from the Old English word “ceorl,” meaning “free man.” The word ceorl was used to distinguish a free person from a bondsman or slave (thew) on one hand, and a noble person (eorl) on the other....

Daemonophobia, or the fear of demons, is a phobia often rooted in religious beliefs. Some religious denominations believe that demons are real, powerful entities that have the ability to possess humans, causing them to behave in unthinkable ways. Other sects believe that possession is unlikely or even impossible, but that demons are capable of wreaking havoc in other ways. Still, others believe that the spirits capable of possessing us are helpful and beneficent, and ritualized spirit possession is part of regular religious practice....

Could the caffeine in your morning cup of coffee affect your fertility? As long as you’re not consuming high amounts, it’s unlikely to harm your chances of getting pregnant. However, you still might want to consider limiting your overall intake. A morning cup of coffee or tea is practically a tradition in the Western world. Many people are therefore interested in research looking at a possible connection between caffeine, fertility, and miscarriage rates....

One of the many mysteries of the mind involves the complex system that allows us to understand language. You’re able to understand this sentence thanks, in part, to that system at work in your brain. But how, exactly, does it work? Key Takeaways The human brain employs a complex process to learn and understand language.With the help of AI, a recent study analyzed participants’ brain activity to reveal a network of regions that work together to process language....

Feeling self-conscious can lead to feelings of anxiety and discomfort. While people with certain conditions such as social anxiety disorder (SAD) are often more likely to feel self-conscious, it is something that many people experience at least occasionally. It tends to be particularly common in situations where you are the focus of attention or are being evaluated by others. Fortunately, some strategies can help you become more outward-focused and less self-conscious....

Self-esteem is how you view yourself. It’s your personal evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses. People who have healthy self-esteem can appreciate their strengths and be compassionate for any limitations they have. They value themselves and expect others to treat them with respect. Why Do People With ADHD Have Low Self-Esteem? ADHD symptoms, such as low concentration, forgetfulness, and the need for immediate gratification, results in people with ADHD having many negative experiences and life events....

Scroll through your social media feed and you’re bound to see at least a few posts about people getting their COVID-19 vaccines. These images have inspired hope that the pandemic may soon come to an end. Key Takeaways Vaccine jealousy may start to rise as more people get their COVID-19 shots while others still have months to wait.Working through jealousy can help preserve your relationships and maintain your mental well-being.Getting the facts, focusing on things you can control, and mindfulness practices can help alleviate vaccine jealousy....

Many parents are riddled with guilt because they feel as though they should be spending more time with their kids. It’s no wonder why. The idea that you need to spend vast amounts of time with your kids is steeped in today’s parenting culture. In addition to the notion that you should spend countless hours with your kids, there’s also the notion that the time spent together should always involve special activities....

No doubt, the pandemic has caused mental strain on everyone, including kids. According to a study published in November 2020, the proportion of children’s mental health-related emergency department visits among all pediatric emergency department visits increased and remained elevated between April and October 2020. Compared with 2019, the proportion of mental health-related visits for children aged 5 to 11 increased approximately 24%, and 31% for kids 12 to 17. Key Takeaways...

There are times when your partner will be upset with you. Maybe you’ll know why they’re upset, or maybe you’ll have no clue what you did to hurt them. While you may prefer to avoid further conflict and wait for things to blow over, research shows that tackling the issue head-on is usually the best course of action. Though it may be uncomfortable at first, cleaning up your emotional messes can lead to honest conversations that benefit your relationship in the long run....

Claustrophobia can be particularly difficult to manage while traveling, but medication and other coping techniques can help. While for most people taking a vacation is one of life’s simple pleasures, if you suffer from phobias, an upcoming trip might be fraught with anxiety rather than anticipation. After all, traveling goes hand in hand with being confined to cars, buses, trains, and airplanes. Use these tips to manage your fears. Overcoming Triggers While Traveling Flying: Air travel can be difficult if you have claustrophobia....

Reed McCaskill was 15 the first time he went to treatment for drug addiction, brought about by painkillers after multiple severe sports injuries. From there, he shifted to heroin, then to fentanyl. Key Takeaways The fentanyl crisis has had a significant impact on teens and young adults, whether they face opioid addiction or use other drugs. It takes a very small amount of fentanyl to cause an overdose, and tools like naloxone sprays are becoming more prevalent in discussions of harm reduction....

Having a tan was once considered a healthy look, but that was before we knew about the health risks of too much sun exposure. If you’re pregnant, getting too much sun can even more dangerous. While sunlight is an important way that we get vitamin D to keep our bodies healthy, getting too much sun can have health consequences—some of which are serious. Here’s what you should know about the risks of sun exposure or tanning while you are pregnant....

What Is Sex Therapy? Sex therapy is a type of psychotherapy that couples can undergo together, or that individuals can seek out on their own. While couples often look into sex therapy because of sexual dysfunction or when some part of their sexual relationship is off, it can also be used as a tool to keep relationships strong and transparent for years to come. It is typically a form of talk therapy, so couples or individuals can expect to talk about their hesitations or concerns when it comes to physical intimacy....

Oniomania (compulsive shopping, or what’s more commonly referred to as shopping addiction) is perhaps the most socially acceptable addiction. Think about it: We are surrounded by advertising that tells us that buying will make us happy. Shopping addiction is a behavioral addiction that involves compulsive buying as a way to feel good and avoid negative feelings, such as anxiety and depression. Like other behavioral addictions, shopping addiction can take over as a preoccupation that leads to problems in other areas of your life....