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If your head is cold during a run, you’ll feel it all over, so it’s important to keep it covered when running in cold weather. “Runners can stay comfortable in cold weather by layering appropriately and making sure their head, hands, and feet are properly insulated,” says Timothy Lyman, a running coach and director of training programs at Fleet Feet in Pittsburgh, PA. “A warm hat and a good pair of gloves will help you retain a lot of heat, which is why you see some athletes racing in shorts and a singlet but wearing a hat and gloves at the same time....

If you currently follow a vegan diet or if you’re trying to eat more plant-based meals, you may feel a bit overwhelmed or bored with your typical recipes. A vegan cookbook is an ideal tool to help make meals exciting, delicious, satisfying, and fun. The best vegan cookbooks use whole-food ingredients in their recipes and will match your cooking level. Other factors you should consider when shopping for a vegan cookbook is the equipment needed to make the recipes and the author’s experience with plant-based eating....

Minimalist shoes have skyrocketed in popularity because they offer characteristics you don’t see in their standard running counterpart. By replacing a traditional elevated running heel with minimal padding, an ultra-thin sole, flexible material, a wide toe box, and minimal arch support, minimalist shoes’ lacking protection ironically promotes ankle support and strength. The lack of cushioning on these shoes allows a runner to safely mimic a barefoot stride, and can offer a biomechanical advantage that simultaneously reduces injury risk....

If your preschooler is a self-starter and active learner, then the HighScope method may be something you want to look into when you are choosing a preschool. The method is ideal for children who would enjoy being involved in the various steps of planning the learning process. The HighScope Classroom Active learning, complete with hands-on experiences, is the driving force behind the HighScope method. Students are encouraged to choose what materials they would like to use....

The Little Albert experiment was a famous psychology experiment conducted by behaviorist John B. Watson and graduate student Rosalie Rayner. Previously, Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov had conducted experiments demonstrating the conditioning process in dogs. Watson took Pavlov’s research a step further by showing that emotional reactions could be classically conditioned in people. A Closer Look The participant in the experiment was a child that Watson and Rayner called “Albert B.” but is known popularly today as Little Albert....

Dissociative drugs distort perceptions of sight and sound and create feelings of detachment or dissociation from a person’s environment and self. Although these effects are mind-altering, they are not technically hallucinations. Drugs in this class can have harmful effects on the body, especially when taking in higher dosages. These effects range from blurred vision and dizziness to increased heart rate and severe breathing problems. Types of Dissociative Drugs Phencyclidine (PCP), ketamine, and dextromethorphan (DXM) are three common types of dissociative anesthetics....

A fertility calendar can help you track ovulation symptoms, along with your menstrual cycles and conception sex attempts. Fertility calendars sometimes, but not always, include tracking your body basal temperature. While you can track your BBT on paper, using a computer program or an online software program can make things much easier. These sites offer free fertility calendars and charting so you can begin to see trends in your fertility and share information with your doctor....

Trypophobia is an irrational, disruptive aversion or fear of clusters of small holes, bumps, or patterns. When people with this phobia see such objects, they can experience severe fear, nausea, itching, sweating, shaking, and even panic attacks. There is some debate among researchers as to whether trypophobia is a genuine condition. Early reports of trypophobia were first described in an online forum in 2005, but it has not been recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association....

As a Schedule II controlled substance, the recreational use of cocaine is illegal in the United States. It carries this federal classification because it is considered a substance with a high potential for misuse and severe psychological or physical dependence. When defining cocaine’s addiction potential, the short answer is that cocaine is addictive. But not everyone who uses cocaine gets addicted, so the long and most complete answer is that many factors affect whether someone who uses will develop a cocaine addiction....

The global coronavirus pandemic has created a new reality marked by grief and loss. Weddings, concerts, meetings, travels plans, school events, and more have been canceled in the wake of the virus. It has forced us to process both individual and collective grief in the face of an uncertain future which we are powerless to control. Key Takeaways The coronavirus pandemic is causing people to grapple with multiple types of grief, including anticipatory grief as well as grief after an unexpected death of a loved one....

There is a standard image in our culture of what a queer woman looks like. When the word lesbian is mentioned, many people picture a heavyset, masculine woman with short hair—possibly a mullet-wearing a big flannel shirt, blue jeans, and construction boots. Perhaps she is wearing a trucker hat, or a beanie, as well. In reality, they are many queer women who don’t look like this. However, the picture we hold for lesbianism in our society equates to the image of the descriptor “butch....

Figuring out how to start potty training your toddler is an all-important step once you’ve determined that your child is ready to ditch the diapers. Of course, what works and what doesn’t depends on the personality of your little one. In general, however, these tips will help you get started: Have a Talk With Your Toddler Sit down and discuss some key toilet issues. For example, tell them that everyone goes potty (even animals) and it’s a normal part of life....

Just as infertility causes emotional stress to an individual, it also impacts relationships—most especially, your romantic relationship. Trying to conceive can create conflict and tension, but it can also bring couples closer together. It can do both at once! Here are some of the most common relationship challenges brought out by infertility, followed by practical steps you can take to heal and grow from the experience. Note on the research: the vast majority (if not all) of studies on couples and infertility stress have been done with heterosexual married men and women....

In 12-step groups, there is no such thing as individual authority. No one member “directs” or “controls” the actions of the other members of the group. Tradition 2. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority - a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. Group decisions are just that, group decisions. After a discussion of all aspects of a given situation, including the minority opinion, the group votes on the issue and an agreement is reached with the majority vote....

An amino acid is an organic compound containing an amino group (-NH2) and a carboxyl group (-COOH). They are the building blocks for all life, in that they are the chemical basis for all proteins. Protein is one of the biggest components of our bodies. Our bodies use amino acids to form the proteins which build everything from muscles and bones, skin and hair, to internal organs and fluids. In addition, amino acids play an active role in our nervous system, where they function as ​neurotransmitters in the brain....

What Is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that causes a person to restrict their food intake. They might try to avoid eating altogether, eat very small portions, and/or cut out certain foods and eat only a select few. A common feature of anorexia is an extreme fear of being overweight (even if they are underweight). Anorexia typically begins in adolescents 15 years old or younger. The condition primarily affects girls and women....

There are many reasons why you may choose to get breast implants. Maybe you’re a breast cancer survivor. Perhaps you had a preventive mastectomy to reduce your cancer risk. Or, you may be interested in breast implants simply to look and feel better. Regardless, if you’re of childbearing age, you may wonder how breast augmentation surgery can impact pregnancy or breastfeeding. We spoke to multiple plastic surgeons about the pros and cons of getting breast implants before or after having children and discussed whether implants interfere with breastfeeding....

Holidays are often the times we spend with loved ones, especially those we don’t get to see regularly. However, we’ve all experienced how gatherings with family and friends have changed since COVID-19, when many of us had to spend so much time apart. Even though travel restrictions have changed since the beginning of the pandemic, it can still be challenging to get together with loved ones—especially those who have a high risk of getting COVID-19....

Toddlers and preschool-aged children should be familiar with early learning concepts such as letters, colors, and numbers. This stage of learning is not about formal schooling. Rather, it focuses on introducing basic skills and facts that help young children gain independence and understand the world around them. Parents and teachers can best introduce early learning concepts naturally through reading, everyday activities, songs, and playful games that stimulate children’s curiosity without putting pressure or stress on them....

Plastic surgery is the remodeling, repairing, or restoring of the appearance and sometimes the function of body parts. It includes reconstructive surgery such as skin grafts and repair of congenital defects as well as cosmetic surgery. Not all plastic surgery is cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is a type of plastic surgery performed for the sake of aesthetics rather than health. While there are some exceptions to that, such as the fixing of a cleft palate, usually cosmetic surgery is a choice a person makes when they want a part of their body to look different....