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Fit Features: 5 New Movies That Tackle Health (Not Comic Books)
This may shock you, but there are films coming out right now other than The Avengers and Battleship. A handful of this weekend’s new releases—Hysteria, Virginia, Mansome—might even be described as “health related,” though that covers a broad spectrum of health topics (including: male body image, pregnancy, schizophrenia and the mental health possibilities of vibrators). Here’s our quick guide to new health-related movies—we promise, nothing based on comic books or video games (just pregnancy manuals and bizarre history). More »
Pizza Hut’s All-New ‘F*** You’ Pizza: Better Than An Obesity PSA
Pizza Hut‘s 2012 PR strategy seems to be: Create novelty pizzas that are astonishingly unhealthy, attract attention of horrified bloggers, surreptitiously achieve low-cost brand exposure. And it’s basically working: We wince every time we write about their cheeseburger- and hot dog-stuffed crusts, but it’s like a car crash: A horrifying scene, but we can’t help but stare. Which is why we’re really, really excited to show you Pizza Hut’s all-new “Fuck You” Pizza—this spoof ad might be the grossest thing we’ve seen all month More »
Working Moms Have Awesome Lives, Are Way Less Depressed Than Stay-At-Home Moms
A few weeks ago, we all learned a valuable lesson from 30 Rock: Murphy Brown lied to us, and women really can’t “have it all” (read: kids and careers). But according to a Gallup poll released this morning, working moms actually seem to have it down–they report the more overall happiness than either employed, childfree women, or stay-at-home moms. The stay-at-home moms, meanwhile, reported the highest levels of depression and anger, and the lowest levels of satisfaction. More »
Study Proves Being An Athlete Will Make You Less Wimpy
You know those people who seem to whine about every ache, pain and sniffle? Annoying, right? Well, chances are, they’re not an athlete according to a new study. But there is hope for wimpy people: You can mentally toughen up by simply exercising more. More »
Paralyzed Runner Sues Race Organizers For Negligence…But He Neglected To Register.
Paralysis isn’t something I’d ever wish on anyone, let alone someone who’s in the process of pursuing fun and health. But I still can’t get on board with Robert A. Fecteau II, a runner who was partially paralyzed after a fall during Richmond, Virginia’s Filthy 5K Mud Run in 2010, and is now suing the race organizers for negligence. Because while his luck was nasty (and we’re not 100% on board with novelty runs, specifically because of the dangers they present), he himself neglected to register for the race. More »
7 Eco-Friendly (And Bike-Friendly) Water Bottles That Are Totally Worth It
I used to scoff at the idea of fancy water bottles. “Pfft!” I’d say. “Who would pay more than $5 for a vessel to carry water that sprays from my faucet for practically free?” And then I realized that a.) BPA is very, very toxic and often found in cheapy bottles, and b.) single-use water bottles are basically the worst thing for the planet. Now, I’m really into eco-friendly water bottles that are reusable and recyclable. Here are some of my favorites are not only great for the earth, they’re slim enough to fit in your bike’s water bottle holder for your ride to work. More »
Janet Jackson Is My Hero…Agrees That Weighing Yourself Is Unhealthy
Janet Jackson is my new hero. As I wrote about earlier this week, I believe that weighing yourself is unhealthy (and all of us, including organizations like Weight Watchers, need to stop that obsession). And apparently Ms. Jackson agrees. More »
Morning Links: Cooking At Home Could Make You Live Longer
• Cooking at home could lengthen your life. (HuffPost Healthy Living)
• Healthy recipe: Kale Edamame Salad (FitSugar)
• The fitness clothing celebrities love…and you can afford. (Well & Good)
• What we miss when we talk about diabetes. (Crazy Sexy Life)
• How switching your silverweight could help you lose weight. (Women’s Health)
• Starbucks Evolution fresh juice a recipe for success…at least business-wise. (Restaurant News)
Miranda Lambert Gives Kick-Ass Body Image Advice In Self
If you didn’t fall in love with Miranda Lambert for speaking her mind about Chris Brown‘s Grammy’s appearance, her cover interview in the June issue of Self will have you head over heels. This might just be the best stuff we’ve ever read in that magazine. More »
Afternoon Links: 9 “Healthy” Foods You Should Probably Skip
• 9 fake-healthy foods you’re better off skipping (sorry, bagels) (DailySpark)
• ANDI, the confusing produce acronym, explained (Well & Good)
• Yum! 6 ways to make ice cream, without an ice cream maker (The Kitchn)
•What do women really want from sex? Read this survey to find out (HuffPost Women)
• You finally reached your healthy goal weight–now what? (Shape)
‘Simple’ Junk Food: When 5 Ingredients Or Less Isn’t Good For You
“Don’t eat anything with more than five ingredients, or ingredients you can’t pronounce,” is, according to Michael Pollan‘s Food Rules, a pretty easy way to prevent your diet from going off the rails. And while focusing on simple, high-quality ingredients is definitely a great way to frame a healthy diet, unfortunately it’s also become a genius way to market junk food. Because while Pollan’s common sense advice has become the bible for health-inclined consumers, it’s also become the bible for advertisers and food manufacturers. Which means…even his dummy-proof rules are getting more complicated–including judging a food by its ingredients. More »
Thanks Tanning Mom! NJ Set To Ban Underage Tanning
Say what you want about “tanning mom” Patricia Krentcil, but her frequent visits to the tanning salon — with or without her daughter — have prompted her home state of New Jersey to think more critically about underage tanning. So much so that the state is looking to ban minors from those cancer beds, just like California and Vermont.
CBS News reports that The Assembly’s Women and Children Committee passed the measure by five to nothing. Now that little piece of paper heads to the Assembly where it will be voted on again at some undisclosed time. A 2006 law already bans kids under 14 from tanning salons and also requires written parental consent for kids aged 14 to 17. But this new bill would prevent those high-schoolers from tanning even with a note from mommy or daddy, which will means no prom discounts or student specials, kids. More »
Finally: USDA Study Calculates True Cost Of Healthy Eating (Guess What? It’s Cheaper)
In a new study calculating the true cost of healthy foods compared with packaged and processed goods, whole, fresh foods emerged as the best way to keep grocery costs down. By “true cost,” I’m not talking about including long-term expenses associated with eating poorly. Nope: On a pure serving by serving basis, foods like carrots, onions, beans, potatoes, and lettuce cost less than soda, candy, French fries, chicken patties and Uncle Ben’s. More »
Donna Summer, 63, Has Died Following A Battle With Cancer
What a sad day. First, Mary Richardson Kennedy‘s heartbreaking suicide, and now, the AP has confirmed that disco royalty Donna Summer has died at age 63, following a long battle with cancer. More »
Betty White Roasted About Her Age, But She’s Had Plenty Of Good Age-Related Jokes Too
Yesterday, a celebrity roast was held for Betty White by the Friars Club in New York City. Many Hollywood stars gathered to celebrate our favorite 90-year-old actress. And while most of the jokes were related to her age (something she proudly accepts), White has had some pretty good jokes of her own about aging gracefully and healthily–with a good attitude (as she proved last night at her roast). Take a look at some of our favorite Betty White quotes of all time about living healthy, no matter what your age:
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Men Find Vegetarian Food “Wimpy;” Apparently, Health Is For Weaklings
Manly men are apparently putting their masculinity before their health, according to a new survey of guys from the U.S. and U.K., which found that many men view vegetarian and plant-based meals “wimpy,” and male vegetarians as less strong than male meat-eaters. To which I say: I dare you to tell that to known bad-asses (and vegetarians) like Peter Dinklage, Redman and Method Man, and former NFL star and mixed martial artist Herschel Walker. And also: is caring about your health just for women and wimpy dudes? More »
Mary Richardson Kennedy Commits Suicide, Highlighting Dangers Of Depression And Addiction
It was a shock to learn that yesterday’s tragic death of Mary Richardson Kennedy, the separated wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was due to suicide. While many of the details are still unclear and undisclosed, apparently the 52-year-old was found dead in her home in Westchester County, N.Y. after she had hanged herself. It’s disturbing, to say the least. And it makes us wonder if her drug and alcohol problems were to blame.
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Another Woman With Scary Flesh-Eating Bacteria; Do You Know These 5 Warning Signs?
As if the story about the college student who lost her leg due to a strange flesh-eating bacteria wasn’t scary enough, now there is another case reported of the same bacteria. This type of bacteria, necrotizing fasciitis, is extremely dangerous and claims the lives of 25% of the people who get it. All the more reason to make sure you know the warning signs. More »
