Workshop Video: Housing Design

Rodney Harrell, AARP:Welcome back, everyone. That was really great. But now we’re about to hear from another great group of panelists on the topic of housing design. So before we dive into that conversation, let’s get to our next quiz. At this point you should see on your screen a Slido question. Three of these answers are correct. First, it is entirely free of stairs. Second, it has a zero-step entrance....

April 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1463 words · Katie Huber

Workshop Video: Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, U.S. Housing and Urban Development

The presentation transcript was created by an automated transcription tool. With that, let me introduce our moderator for this discussion, Rosanna Marquez. So let’s welcome Rosanna and Secretary Fudge. Rosanna Marquez:Thank you, Rodney. Good afternoon, everyone. And welcome Secretary Fudge. Secretary Marcia L. Fudge is the 18th Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Secretary Fudge:Thank you for having me. Thank you for having me, I appreciate it....

April 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Matthew Rush

Workshop Video: State Leaders Taking Action

Rodney Harrell:Welcome back everyone. Todd, over to you. Todd Stubbendieck:Thank you very much. I’m excited to be talking to two really impactful state leaders. Go ahead and answer that through Slido. Answers are coming in here. Variety has jumped to the top there. I saw Missing Middle Housing. Affordable housing as well. And I’m so glad that AARP is focusing on this today. Todd Stubbendieck:Very good. Justin Wayne:Not so much surprises me....

April 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1045 words · John Mack

WTF Is the Snake Diet?

Have you heard of the Snake Diet? Does it ask you to drink snake juice?! Here, a registered dietitian addresses the hyped-up fad diet with the sinister name. Photo: vinap / Getty Images. I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently about the Snake Diet. Now that you’re officially creeped out, learn more about the Snake Diet and if it’s legit. What Is the Snake Diet? I was actually relieved when I heard the name started out as a joke....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Luis Mitchell

Yes, I'm Fat—I'm Also a Damn Good Yoga Teacher

In fact, I happen to be one damn good yoga teacher. The price of admission for being female and vocal on the internet is harassment. Rarely do I need to respond. Photo: Carina Vowels But in this instancewhen people come at me for being a yoga teacherI absolutely do. These are facts about me, and they are not mutually exclusive. Before I stepped into my first yoga practice at a studio, I emailed the owner....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Ashley Hatfield

Yes, TikTok Is Right: Butt Pain During Your Period Is Totally Common

More videos on the viral video platform are taking notice of that literal pain in the butt. Well, there’s a reason, so keeping reading. Why Does Your Butt Hurt On Your Period? Getty Images As for the sharp, shooting pains or muscle tension in and near your tush that you experienceduringyour period? What Other Butt Pains Can You Get During Your Cycle? (Ah, biology.) To further explain, the prostaglandin hormones trigger bowel changes....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Joshua Sampson

Yes, You Can Drink Too Much Water

Overhydration can be a serious problem. Here’s what you better know. We hear so much about drinkingenough waterthese days that it might seem like theres no such thing as overhydrating. Photo:Getty Images Consuming too much water in too short a time can actually be dangerousor even deadly. Recently, multiple news stories have cropped up about people who have died of so-called water intoxication. Heres what to know about getting enough, not guzzling too much....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Stephanie Osborn

Yes, Your Gut Health Can Directly Affect Your Skin Health

You’ll likely want to stock up on probiotic skincare and a bottle of probiotics, stat. When our microbiome is unbalanced, our skin often suffers from conditions like psoriasis, acne, and dermatitis. Our skin is our largest organ, making up 15 percent of our body weight. Its like a superheros cape, creating a protective barrier against the potentially harmful outside world. Think of the gut-skin-brain axis as one of those giant Jenga puzzles....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Richard Ingram

Yes, Your Skincare Packaging Does Matter

Or, maybe the product worked well for a while but seemed to be less effective over time. Skincare packaging isn’t just about aesthetics. This all sounds like a lot, but rest assured. Here’s everything you’re gonna wanna know about how to choose skincare packaging. Specifically, when found in plastic, these endocrine disruptors can leach out of the plastic bottle or container. Luckily, the risk of absorbing endocrine disruptors due to skincare packaging is low....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Hailey Lopez

Yoga Poses That Loosen Up Your Traps, Neck, and Shoulders

Choose any three poses (or try all eight!) for maximum tension relief. B.Reach left arm long to the ceiling, on the side of face. Photo: Fredy Soberanis D.Turn chin up and then down and find the position that feels the tightest. Breathe here for 5 to 10 deep breaths. Switch sides; repeat. Fredy Soberanis Puppy Pose Variation A.Begin on all fours. Walk hands a few inches forward and come on to fingertips....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Cody Berger

You Don't Have to Do Cardio to Lose Weight (But There's a Catch)

In fact, you’ve got the option to lose weight just by lifting weights no cardio necessary. (Yes, really. Just peep theseweight lifting body transformations.) Photo: fotoliza/Shutterstock. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldneverdo cardio. The reasons for this are pretty simple. First, strength training changes your body composition. The more calories your body burns on its own, the easier it is to lose weight. In other words, if you want to lose weight, building muscle is a good thing....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Leslie Copeland

You Should Be Doing These Three Types of Cardio

Lifting that thing was easier! I just ran a mile without stopping! Basically, ATP does to your body what fuel does to a car: keeps it running. Photo: SolStock/Getty Images. Basically, they’re the three systems in the human body that are used to produce ATP. Like, blink and you’ll miss it. In fact, it only lasts about 10 seconds. (Here’swhat to know about taking creatine supplements.) So, when are you using this engine?...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Christopher Mills

You'll Feel This Simple 5-Move Kettlebell Leg Workout Tomorrow

This kettlebell leg workout might look easy, but it’s certainly no walk in the park. And the best part? “These moves were curated specifically for the purpose of gaining single-leg stability, strength, and endurance. Photo: Carina König / EyeEm/Getty Images The kickstand position entails staggering your feet so one foot is about 612 inches in front of the other. (See:What Is Unilateral Training and Why Is It Important?) Ready to give it a try?...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Valerie Craig