I expected some pain, but nothing like this. Turns out, the negative effects of waxing pubic hair can go beyond a touch of tenderness. Boy, was I wrong. Photo: juniorbeep/Getty Images. However, volunteer for a Brazilian and expect to have strips applied to your vaginal lips and your behind. (Nobody really explained the gravity of the situation to me.) I showed up alone, without any idea what the service would entail....
Here are five examples: 1. On average, FestivALLs audience is nearly 50,000 people annually, with more than 300 performances across 50 venues. Nearly 100 community arts groups take part, and visitors book more than 3,000 hotel room nights. Organizers estimate the festival has at least a $1.5 million impact on the local economy each year. A website features maps and walking tours of the citys four downtown arts districts. Larry Groce, FestivALL founder and former director, is the host....
You may already be familiar with popular at-home microcurrent tools, such asNuFacedevices and theForeo Bear. What is a microcurrent unit? Think of using these devices aslifting weights, but for your face, says Worden. Photo: Courtesy of Nuface What are the benefits of microcurrent devices? Microcurrent therapy helps strengthen facial muscles by increasing theproduction of ATP, explains Dr. Shirazi. The hope with microcurrent therapy is to strengthen those muscles, encouraging a more lifted appearance, explained Goodman....
Christina Yannello can recall her first breakout as vividly as most people can remember their first kiss or period. “That was a pivotal moment for me,” says Yannello. And that was just the beginning. Photo: Getty Images Over the next decade, her acne ebbed and flowed from totally untamable to controllable and back again. None of it made a difference. “My skin became completely unmanageable I had no more control,” says Yannello....
If you have strength goals, lifting things up and putting them down is part of the plan. But depending on your specific strength goal, designating time tonotlift may be beneficial. Indeed, many well-programmed strength programs have full weeks devoted to scaling back on or even completely avoiding lifting. Photo: Getty Images What Is a Deload Week? At its most basic, a deload week is a recovery week. But by definition, the two are quite different....
This article is adapted fromAmerica’s Walking Renaissance, a free downloadable book fromAmerica Walks. Construction on Charles Avenue began in 2014along a four-mile stretch of the street. That activism showed political leaders the depth of public support for walk and bike projects. “People would walk to the neighborhood store and kids could see all the others kids. They’d play baseball and football in the street. You couldnt do those things today.”...
Focused time with her kids, a new home, and daily sweat sessions are helping her thrive. The older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve let go of perfection. Two things that contribute to that: At 5 a.m., she wakes up to work out. Photo: Paul Archuleta/Getty It’s the alone time I need before the chaos begins," she says. “Sometimes I use a eucalyptus essential oil during a session. I find it uplifting…....
There arent many places to go within the neighborhood. The closest park or recreational center is more than five miles away. At the November 2017 ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the game installations, people of all ages began to play. (Watch avideofrom the opening day.) A crew of neighborhood residents serve as volunteer game instructors. “It’s interesting to see how the very young children are showing interest.” South Macon Arts Revitalization Technology (SMART)was a recipient of a2017 AARP Community Challengegrant....
From social activities to civic action, having the opportunity to connect and feel welcomed strengthens our social fabric. Mayors are reaching out to local residents and helping them connect with one another and with their government. One of those values compassion has become his signature initiative. To Fischer, compassion is a critical element of building a strong community. It’s people helping people, asking for nothing in return. It’s treating everyone, of all ages and from all walks of life, with respect....
Why is negative body image so pervasive? Lexie:“We grow up in a world that objectifies us. We learn what makes us valuable and worthy of attention when we’re 2 or 3 years old. Photo: Getty Images That’s when self-objectification kicks in, and we become focused on the image of ourselves. We worry that our thighs are too jiggly or our butt is too big. ( What does your message “your body is an instrument, not an ornament” mean?...
They might look the same, but there are some crucial differences between the two sports. Since before the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in 2014, the U.S. Figure skating has a long, sometimes-controversial history as one of the most-watched Olympic sports. (Who doesn’t remember the Tonya HardingNancy Kerrigan scandal?I, Tonya, anyone?) Ice dancing is not without its own fair share of controversy. Ultimately her vote was discarded, and the Russian and Canadian pairs skaters shared the gold medal that year....
Stress isn’t just in your brainit’s in your body, too. The word “stress” just brings up bad vibes, right? So, it makes sense that cortisolaka the “stress hormone” would have a bad reputation. Photo: miodrag ignjatovic/Getty Images “But the dosage and amounts of cortisol in the body need to be right.” You may be wondering if your favorite workout, like running, increases cortisol. But that doesn’t mean you should swear off sweating in the name of being stressed....
Everything it’s crucial that you know to reduce the appearance of pesky scars. Getty Images Scarswhether from childhood accidents, surgeries, or acneshowcase your body’s remarkable ability to heal. Yet many people strive to diminish these reminders of the past, seeking smoother, clearer skin. Photo:Getty Images In fact, the beauty market is flooded withscar creams, each promising reduced scars and improved skin. How Do Scars Form? These ingredients help moisturize the skin, boost its elasticity, and promote collagen synthesis....
