Having a bad hair day? Chances are, your hair isn't half as bad as Pink’s. The singer’s new do, a gray-blonde pixie cut, was recently revealed along with the premier of the movie The Lincoln Lawyer in Los Angeles.
The pixie was made famous by Twiggy in the ‘60s and is one of the hottest current hair trends. The pixie includes Japanese thermal straightening, great lengths extensions, and conditioning/deep penetrating treatment services. The products used for this hairstyle are Aveda and Bumble Bumble, and it is commonly done at the Red 7 Salon in Chicago, IL.
Pink doesn’t care much for the pixie. Along with her fans, she disapproves: “The woman that did my hair butchered it. I hate it.”
Pink is no longer pink, but she is a mother to-be. Pink will deliver a baby girl next month, which will be her and husband Carey Hart’s first child.
Pink and her fans may not be happy about her new hair, but everyone is anticipating her baby's arrival!
Do you have a dog? If so, then you know how necessary it is to walk your dog every day, sometimes more than once. If you don’t own a dog, then you might just consider getting one, because research shows that dogs are the best exercise equipment.
Personally speaking, I need motivation to work out. Looking at my old wardrobe that doesn't fit anymore just isn't motivating enough for me to do sit-ups or go on a run. If I’m going to run, I prefer going with a friend or a roommate, but they’re not always available. And I certainly don’t want to spend 100 plus dollars buying those workout DVD packages, just so that I have a video to follow.
Several studies show that people who own dogs get more exercise than people who don’t. Perhaps this is because dogs are more reliable exercise buddies than friends. The study actually applies to all pets, not just dogs. Research also shows that 60% of people who take their pets for regular walks are getting the recommended amount of exercise. In a separate study of the elderly, they discovered that senior citizens walk faster with canine companions than they do with people.
Your dog certainly won’t convince you to stay in on the couch and munch on snacks, because he or she would much rather go for a healthy walk, no matter what the weather is outside. So if you own a dog or any other pet, take advantage of it. If you don’t own any, perhaps you might consider it now.
If you’re anything like me, you are probably rocking your flip-flops outside in the sun already. Spring break is here, and you’re ready to take off to the beach. But after shedding all of your winter sweaters, what is left in your closet to pack for sunny weather? If freezing nights kept you from going to the gym all winter, you may be slightly conscious about your body, like me.
With spring here, it’s time to show off some skin! But, know that even in the warmer months you can dress to your comfort level. For example, I don’t feel too comfortable about some of my trouble areas, such as my upper arms, so I resort to quarter or even full-length tops. If you decide to wear longer tops this spring, be sure to go for styles that are cotton and light-weight.
Although finally being able to wear shorts is my favorite part about spring, I have a lot of spring dresses in my closet this year too. Whether you’re going to the beach or just hanging out with your friends, wearing a dress (long or short) is an easy, fun, and comfortable way to show off those tanned legs.
Spring cardigans or cover-up tunics with tanks or bathing suits are great ways to cover your thighs if you don’t feel comfortable showing them off. If you’re short and you think that shorts and mini-skirts aren't as flattering, then try denim. Cropped slim jeans with high heels are in this season, just in time for spring vacation.
Don’t stay caged up in your room and let the bright sun go to waste. Dress up, and feel comfortable while looking great for spring break. And while you're at it, don't forget your sun-tan lotion!
When you crack an egg, do you refer back to the carton for a nutrition facts chart to see if your diet allows another egg? Probably not. No one ever asks for one egg—it’s always plural: May I have an order of eggs?
Well, is it okay to eat more than one? The USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) compared the egg of 2002 with the current-day egg. The results? Today’s egg has 14% less cholesterol and 64% more vitamin D than the egg of 2002. Today’s egg has 18mg of cholesterol, 41 IU of vitamin D, 6g of protein, and contains 70 calories.
Egg is a low-calorie food, and egg of 2011 has a decreased cholesterol level. Although it’s good news that eggs are lower in cholesterol now, you still can’t have more than one. The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans allows an average adult to consume 300 mg of cholesterol per day. If you follow those guidelines, one egg contains more than half of the allotted amount.
Dieters may think that eggs are healthy if eaten without cheese, but make sure you know the whole story!
If you didn’t already know—if you live in New York and are a smoker, the health police are after you. All the freedom to smoke outside your house, walking down the sidewalk, or at a nearby park—yeah, it’s all over, buddy.
On Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, New York City Council approved a ban against smoking in public parks and beaches. This is the continuation of longstanding anti-smoking legislation pushed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The city banned smoking in bars and restaurants in 2002 and has continued to carry out this plan to help New Yorkers breathe easier. I hope this is contagious enough to spread throughout the nation effectively.
"Once we pass this, we will next be banning smoking on sidewalks, and then in the cars of people who are driving minors and then in the homes," said Councilman Daniel J. Halloran III, reports the New York Times.
As simple as it is and all the smokers know it, health risks for smokers are endless. Not only do you hurt your own body, but by smoking in public, you come in the way of others breathing fresh air. When I go on a long walk, or walk alongside the shore, I know that I want fresh air. I don’t want to have to worry about holding my breath every five minutes as I pass a smoker.
As an anti-smoking advocate, I strongly support this ban, fair or not. If you want to smoke, smoke in your living room, where you are only harming yourself.
Look out everyone, we're about to breathe some smoke-free, fresh air!
(And smokers, it's time for your nicotine patch.)
Do you take soap for granted? If you’re thinking “I never even think about soap,” then you probably do take it for granted. It comes in different shapes, sizes, and colors, and it’s cleansing, but we don’t often stop to think about it.
Well, Frenchman and soap production specialist, Laurent Bousquet, does. Bousquet started the “Institute of Soap” in order to acknowledge the economic concerns associated with soap production as well as to encourage and promote the product.
Research says that production of bar soap in United States and Europe has been decreasing 1%-2% per year. This is because we have started to use body washes and liquid soaps. But is it all the same? Does soap even clean us? Do you use bar soap to wash your face? Guys usually do, if they want to use anything other than water. Girls, we have to have our face wash and the perfect product for our faces.
Now that soap is on your mind, would you be able to live without soap?
