Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2016 i Women's Health

They would tell you about that New Year’s in college when they traipsed around the crowded streets of Memphis for hours in thinly strapped four-inch wedges. They’d cringe at the memory of the years (YEARS!) they commuted to work from an Upper East Side apartment in New York to Midtown— which involved four flights of stairs down a walk-up building, a 20-minute trek to the subway, up and down maybe six flights of subway stairs, two subway transfers, and a couple more blocks (but who’s counting, right?) to the office—wearing pointy stilettos the entire way. They’d share a good laugh with their pals, the ankles, about all the cuts and blisters endured from the edges of sharp new shoe leather. Thing is, your feet have a lot of stories to…

WORTH IT? Dry Shampoo for Makeup Brushes Sounds like manna from heaven—but before you shell out for Sephora Collection Instant Dry Brush Cleaner Spray ($14, sephora.com), consider its skills. It Doesn’t…replace an old-fashioned monthly brush detox (le sigh). Because it lacks antiseptic properties, it won’t remove all acne-causing bacteria that can transfer back to your skin. It Does…let you swipe on champagne shadow sans traces of last night’s bold emerald. The waterless, alcohol-free mist evaporates in seconds—no waiting for bristles to dry. Final Answer: If you wear a lot of different eye-shadow shades, or use the same brush for face powder and bronzer, this spray makes quick transitions easy. No Monkey Business Of the many coveted roles in Hollywood, one of the toughest to land is a spot in a…

THE LITTLE MARKET SMALL POUCH FOR: GLOBETROTTERS The Little Market’s goods (Lauren Conrad is a cofounder) are handmade by struggling artisans, and this stylish sack is the perfect size for toting a passport. $38, thelittlemarket.com GROUNDS & HOUNDS SUNRISE RESCUE PACK FOR: JAVA JUNKIES Three fair-trade, organic coffees (plus a mug) will satisfy any joe-lovin’ Jane, and 20 percent of proceeds go to an animal rescue partner near you. $45, groundsandhoundscoffee.com FARMGIRL FLOWERS FOR: BLOOM LOVERS These U.S.-grown bouquets come in a country-chic burlap wrap, support local farmers, and actually look in real life like they do online—i.e., gorgeous. From $45, farmgirlflowers.com IUD UPDATE Long-lasting birth control is trending: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the use of intrauterine devices has jumped fivefold in the past 10…

Grays are the worst party guests ever. They arrive without an invite, and they’re beyond highmaintenance. Consider this: Hair typically grows a half-inch a month, but because grays’ growth cells are twice as active, they sprout faster, according to a study published in The British Journal of Dermatology. This explains why keeping those suckers covered means dyeing them every four weeks—which can add up to more than $1K a year at the salon. And, ugh, there’s evidence we’re graying earlier. Per a John Frieda survey, about 32 percent of women discovered their first sprigs before age 30; 20 years ago, that number was only 18 percent. Here’s the silver lining: A new class of naturallooking cover-ups can save you time and money between dye jobs, and new research suggests there…

PLYO SPLIT SQUAT Start in a squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart and your elbows bent; shift your hips back until your thighs are parallel to the floor (a). Jump as you shift your right foot in front of your left, keeping an upright torso (b). Land in a lunge position, your knees bent at 90 degrees and your left knee inches off the ground (c). Bring your left leg forward into a squat, then jump into a lunge with your left leg in front. Bring your right leg forward into a squat to return to start. That’s one rep; do 10 reps. WEIGHTED SQUAT TO ADDUCTION Start in a squat position with your feet shoulderwidth apart, and hands holding dumbbells at your shoulders; shift your hips back until…

BREAKING? BAD. Crush this no-stop quickie, get a taut little core and allover tone. Some things in life are better without breaks: Netflix binges, flights, your workout. Especially your workout. Which is exactly why we love complexes: a series of exercises seamlessly strung together using the same pair of weights, so you can flow from one move to the next without pausing for, well, anything. (As in: no fixing your ponytail three times or shuffling through half your playlist.) “Keeping the weights in your hands the whole time eliminates your ability to lollygag, so your body never catches a real break,” says Rob Sulaver, founder of Bandana Training in New York City, who designed this circuit. “You’re able to keep your heart rate up as you fully fatigue one muscle…

YOUR COWORKERS #1. The Junk-Food Pusher. About a third of dieting employees say their colleagues influence them to eat more or to choose less-healthy options— here’s looking at you, candy-bowl colleague and doughnut-toting meeting leader. And if just one of your office buds is obese, your own risk doubles. (In comparison, even your spouse’s weight problem has only a 44 percent chance of rubbing off on you.) The Fix: We eat twice as much when food is in our direct line of sight, according to research by Brian Wansink, Ph.D, author of Slim By Design. So take a seat at whatever end of the conference table is farthest from that box of doughnuts, and map your route to the ladies’ room to avoid strolling by the sweets dish at reception.…

The Bellinis have been poured. The gifts, artfully arranged. As the guest of honor unwraps her spoils, the crowd coos…while cursing her “dirtbag of an ex.” Welcome to the divorce shower, just one example of a growing trend of registries and crowdfunding campaigns to help the newly single recoup some of their tangible losses. Truth: Failed relationships are costly, with the average legal fees for a contested divorce running up to $30,000. Considering that nearly half of Americans can’t even cover a $400 emergency—let alone the security deposit on a new apartment—few people are fully prepared for the monetary implications of ending their relationship, says divorce lawyer Christina Pesoli, author of Break Free from the Divortex. And there’s not a clear and concise financial road map of what to do,…

1 What do you think when you look in the mirror? I’m like, Ohhh, yeahhh! [Laughs] It’s gonna be a good day today! 2 Name one habit that you need to break. I quit nicotine about four months ago. I realized I had been addicted for twothirds of my life. Quitting wasn’t hard; it was making the decision to quit that was hard. After that, it was just perseverance. I was in this spirit of long-term change and really taking care of myself, so quitting smoking became a part of that. 3 What’s something that not many people know about you? I’ve always been pretty open. I volunteer my weaknesses. It’s easier for me to work through the difficulties that I’m going through by talking about it. Some of that…

PEDEGG ULTIMATE FOOT FILE “ODDLY SATISFYING... FULL OF SURPRISES.” TARGET AUDIENCE: THOSE WITH NOTICEABLY RAISED CALLUSES With 135 stainless steel microfiles, this egg-shaped tool levels calluses and traps shavings in a built-in box. “It’s the only at-home tool I like for removing the outer layer of raised calluses,” says Marlene Reid, D.P.M., a podiatrist in Naperville, Illinois. Caveat: It lacks the precision to target calluses that blend into normal tissue. “It’s hard not to hit thin skin, causing pain or irritation.” And used too vigorously or too frequently, “it can stimulate more callus to grow to protect against such friction,” says Lori Weisenfeld, D.P.M., a sports podiatrist in NYC. Use a light touch, and file twice a month, tops. Skip it if you have diabetes or circulatory issues; instead, a…

TEXTURE Talk about the feels: These guys— made of cozy fleece, smooth silk, luxe cashmere, and the airiest cotton— give your skin the sensation of being kissed by a chorus of angels (but, like, not in a creepy way, we swear). COLOR Blue hues can help you chill (not a theory—there’s legit research). The shade shown here is what color experts call Serenity, a doppelgänger for sea and sky. Can’t you feel your blood pressure dropping just looking at it? CUT Get out of those leather leggings, babe! Like a clingy BF, tight clothes can make you feel totally smothered. Boxy cuts, flowing fabrics, and elastic waists = freedom, as in I-can’t-feel-my-to-dolist-when-I’m-with-you. WORDS We don’t tell crying babies shhh just because there’s another sh word we’d like to let out.…

POLITICABOUT POLITICS Hillary. Trump. Contraceptives. Immigration. Presidential-race discussions are more heated than ever on social media. Check out WomensHealthMag.com to learn how you can make it to November without unfriending everyone on Facebook. TINY TWEAKS, BIG PAYOFF If you can squat, plank, and lunge in your sleep, you need fresh challenges for all three! Watch our multiple-variations videos at WomensHealthMag.com and get to work. Wear White Right Join our fashion editors on Facebook Live on September 7 at noon for a crash course in wearing the hue long after everyone ghosts the beach. Chop Off Years Your best youthenhancing tool might be a pair of scissors. Go to WomensHealth Mag.com for six celeb-inspired haircuts that’ll get you carded. BEHIND THE SCENES JESSICA SIMPSONON… How we can stop being jealous of…

Our Copper Mixing Bowl It’s not only pretty—it’s as sturdy as stainless steel too. And to our dearest bakers: This bowl will help you whip the fluffiest egg whites (the copper interacts with the white’s protein to form gorgeous peaks for soufflés and meringues). With proper care, it’ll feed your great-grandchildren. MAKE IT LAST: Hand-wash with warm soapy water, and dry with a soft cloth. To really make it gleam, rub with half a lemon sprinkled with sea salt. Our Japanese Chef’s Knife Versatile with a capital V—ideal for chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing—a high-quality steel version will outlive you (the Japanese know their knives). MAKE IT LAST: Sharpen it every six months with a sharpening stone (electric ones take off too much steel, shortening the blade’s life). Wash by…

CHECKERED PAST Picnics can get a little gritty (the dirt! the bugs!)— but darn it, they’re still romantic! In fact, Americans ranked them the number one date activity. Have a not-hot history with outdoor dining? This advice should reignite your alfresco flame. THE FAIL: Tippy plastic glasses THE FIX:Go stemless with Goverre portable wineglasses ($24, goverre.com). The wide bases and spill-resistant lids ensure that only you and your boo get tipsy. Plus, they’re glass (plastic can mess with wine’s flavor) protected by a neat silicone sleeve. THE FAIL: Bees over fruit. Buzzkill. THE FIX: “Stinging insects, as well as ants, are attracted to sugar,” says Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., chief entomologist at the National Pest Management Association. Keep sweet nibbles covered in airtight containers (no paper bags), and only open ’em…

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As the chief meteorologist on Good Morning America, Ginger Zee is right at home standing in front of the camera. But dancing in front of it? Not so much. Until ABC’s Dancing with the Stars came a’calling. With near-zero boogying experience, and just two months after delivering her son, Adrian, via C-section, Ginger had to start her training from the ground up. Literally: She spent her first week with partner Val Chmerkovskiy (pictured here) learning to stand and walk like a dancer. Working with a little less energy, a lot less time, and a few more pounds on her fit frame, the new mama managed to pirouette her way to the finals—and whip her body into peak shape. The truths she learned can do the same for you. 1 ENGAGE…

Part 2 Of a new series in which doctors help real women decode and overcome real health problems Along with food and water (and, we’d argue, a good vibrator), sleep is essential for your health. Yet many of us can’t get enough. Two-thirds of women have trouble falling or staying asleep at least a few nights each week. We’re also more likely than men to suffer insomnia. At the same time— insult, meet injury—research shows we have a greater need for Zs than guys. (Suspected reason: Women are bigger multitaskers, so we use our brains more. You don’t say…) One sleepless night can leave you dragging; if they add up, they can even shorten your life. People with sleep disorders are at higher risk for obesity, depression, diabetes, and heart disease.…

If Your Old Flame Was: Empire Your New Crush Is: RubyFrost Despite its precious name, the Ruby Frost is as tough as any other native New Yorker: It lasts long after it’s picked and actually gains flavor as it ages. Thanks to abundant juice and a citrusy zest, it livens up Tex-Mex and grilled recipes in much the same way as a lemon or lime. If Your Old Flame Was: Gala Your New Crush Is: Lady Alice Grown in Washington State, this lady is the sweetest of the bushel, with just a touch of acid and a few floral and nutty notes. Its crisp, red-and-yellow exterior gives way to slightly soft innards, so it works best in dishes that cook quickly (like paninis or frittatas). If Your Old Flame Was:…

BEFORE 198 lbs AFTER 137 lbs KJ GOLDEN fell into an unhealthy eating pattern at an early age. Strapped for time, her single mom cooked comfort food (pizza, fried chicken) and took her three girls to McDonald’s several times a week. Despite playing basketball in high school, KJ reached 160 pounds by senior year in 2010. That fall, her doctor told her she was hypoglycemic—a possible precursor to diabetes, which ran in her family. The news scared KJ, but not enough for her to change her habits as the demands of school and office work took over. By fall of 2014, she was up to 198, but after a milelong walk to class left her short of breath, it finally clicked: Her health needed to become top priority. January 2015…

When I arrived in New York from Africa for my first modeling job in 1975, the makeup artist asked me, “Did you bring your foundation?” He directed it at me and not the other model on the shoot, who was Caucasian. I was shocked— but soon realized this was the norm in the industry. When I went to buy my own, nothing matched. So I bought every foundation with deep pigments I could find, from department stores to drugstores, and then mixed and matched them to get the right shade. But I knew that black women weren’t the only ones having trouble—so were allwomen with olive to dark-brown skin. That’s what inspired me to create Iman Cosmetics more than 20 years ago. There needed to be makeup that catered to…

Q I know I can catch athlete’s foot from the gym shower. Any other souvenirs? AActually, you can get athlete’s foot from the locker room carpet and the stalls. Plantar warts—grainy growths on the soles of feet—are the top shower threat. The virus, which is a strain of HPV (not the kind that can cause cervical cancer), can live on the damp surface of the floor. But only certain people’s immune systems are genetically vulnerable, says Splichal. Plantar warts are stubborn AF, so if they don’t go away on their own, a podiatrist can laser them off. Always wear shower shoes, clean them with soap and water after each use, then let them air-dry at home. (“Don’t keep them inside your gym bag or they can get moldy and nasty,”…

HIGH ARCH Your sole naturally follows a heel’s angle, but at the expense of the ball of your foot, which supports all your weight. A stacked, platform style (like this open toe) redistributes the burden to your heel. Jessica Simpson, $110, jessicasimpson.com FLAT FEET Our condolences: Your feet are the least heel-friendly. Keep the pitch (that’s the diff between the height of the heel and sole) low. These Mary Janes have an insole that molds to your feet as you wear it. Marion Parke, $625, marionparke.com TOE ISSUES Got bunions or hammertoes? Stiff fabrics rub your digits raw. Go for malleable suede, or try a d’Orsay (the cutouts offer extra room). This striking cobalt pair ticks off both boxes. Dune London, $126, nordstrom.com NARROW FEET Slim feet tend to be…

WHAT’S YOUR ECO FOOTPRINT? We wish we were making a cute metaphor, but the manufacturing of shoes can leave a massive carbon footprint. There’s a cocktail of fossil fuels and chemicals involved that release earth-warming carbon dioxide. And unlike with clothing, your well-worn oldies aren’t wanted by as many people. To lessen the strain on the environment, “buy less, and buy better,” advises Sass Brown, acting associate dean for the school of art and design at NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology. That means investing in something you really love (we recommend the classics below) that you can repair as needed and keep for decades, maybe even for life. Say you buy a pair of stilettos for $500. Wear them once a week, and after a year the cost per wear…

What’s in Carly Chaikin’s Workout Bag? See what other must-haves Carly throws in her blue Herschel Supply Co. Classic Backpack ($45, herschelsupply.com) at WomensHealth Mag.com/CelebWorkout Bag. When she’s not portraying a hacker on USA’s hit psychological thriller Mr. Robot, you might find the actress on a Pilates reformer—or a volleyball court. “I played in high school. It’s so much fun and a huge stress reliever!” Street Style: Fitness Edition CASEY COHEN, 31 Cofounder of hospitality tech company Salido in New York City “I love to wear allblack sportswear— it hides sweat!— with a pop or two of color for some style,” says the SoulCycle devotee, who works out five to seven days per week to clear her mind and stay productive. “It’s the perfect streetto-class look.” Brighten your step, like…

6 Tue Category: Exercise Goal: HIIT session Set for: 30 minutes, twice a week Why: “If you don’t have an hour to work out, high-intensity interval training burns up to double the calories compared with steadystate cardio,” says Chicago trainer Joey Thurman. 7 Wed Category: Me time Goal: Meditate Set for: 10 minutes, every day Why: “Research shows that mindfulness may curb emotional eating,” says Keri Glassman, R.D. Free apps like OMG I Can Meditate! will guide you through 10-minute chill fests. 8 Thu Category: Friends and family Goal: Fitness date Set for: One hour, once a week Why: “You’ll look forward to working out with a friend,” says Thurman. Choose a strength-building sesh, like barre or boxing, since adding muscle can up your metabolism. 9 Fri Category: Build a…

NEW SQUEEZE When Beyoncé hands you Lemonade...you drink it. Since the concept album’s April release, sales of the tart juice have spiked, with one company reporting a 20 percent bump. But most glasses pack 25 grams of sugar or more, so before you toast the Queen, try these healthier versions from chef and nutritionist Michelle Dudash, R.D.N. GO HALFSIES WITH TEA. “The classic Arnold Palmer uses half iced tea and half lemonade, but you can try fruity herbal or green teas too, for a fresh flavor.” ADD BERRIES. “Start by slashing half the recipe’s sugar. Then, using a spoon or muddler, mash in two cups of raspberries for natural sweetness and gorgeous color.” LEAN ON HERBS. “Dilute a traditional recipe by filling a third of the pitcher with ice or…

NEVER MISS A BEAT Most trackers now have embedded heart-rate monitors, and some fitness studios are even building classes around hitting your target zone. But knowing your resting HR—how fast your ticker tocks when you’re inactive—can be just as useful for maxing out your training. Look for shifts… THROUGH THE DAY Random spikes are a warning something’s up: stress, dehydration, the start of a cold. Focus on solid sleep, nutrition, and water intake to help you power through workouts. (If numbers don’t even out after two days, call your doc.) IN YOUR SLEEP In the a.m., check your pulse from the night before: If your HR rose by 15 bpm or more several times, you’re likely not logging quality Zs—which means your muscles may not be getting proper recovery time.…

Before “personal brand” became the cliché of our times, Jessica Simpson perfected hers—simply by being real. (Struggles with baby weight? This star, for once, is just like us.) Not taking herself too seriously. (#TBT: Chicken, meet sea.) Refusing to censor her every word to look “cool.” All the while, shrewdly sensing a gap in the fashion industry and filling it to the tune of 10 figures. (We bow down to you, mogul!) She’s lovable, she’s root-for-able, and she’s dropping unfiltered advice on how to live a truly authentic life. INSIDE HER FITNESS PLAYBOOK “Before I was a mom, I was dancing on tables at clubs and that was my workout. Now I’m chasing kids. Your biceps curls are picking up your kids,” she says, admitting that she needs all the…

We run toward goals and we run away from problems. We run to be alone and we run to feel like one with the world. We run to lose weight, to stay fit, to slay stress, to hit PRs. We run because we can’t imagine not moving forward. Running, unlike any other exercise or sport out there, is highly personal and inclusive. “Time and distance are only relative to you, and you’re winning if you’re pursuing goals that matter to you,” says Mary Wittenberg, CEO of Virgin Sport and former president and CEO of New York Road Runners. “We determine the time we run. That element of control is incredibly appealing.” We like control. Beyond that, we spoke to scores of women about the reasons that drew them to the…

These days, you can’t throw a mason jar without hitting an artisanal pickle maker…or kombucha maker…or kimchi maker. As hipsters proliferate, so does the research on the health benefits of fermented vegetables—specifically, the gut microbes called probiotics. Turns out, the same bacteria that transform cabbage into kraut also aid digestion, fight infection, and enhance immunity. The process is totally DIY-friendly. Once you’ve set up your jars of chopped veggies, simply leave them to sit for several weeks at room temperature while the bacteria that live on the skins work their magic—they feast on natural sugars, turning them into lactic acid and adding a tangy, sour flavor. Ready to whip up your own batch? Mind these rules: GO GLASS Because fermenting creates acid, use a nonreactive vessel such as a glass…

THE NUMBER ONE REASON I CAN’T GET ORGANIZED IS… A GUILT! I HAVE A HARD TIME LETTING GO OF ANYTHING. B MY PERFECTIONIST STREAK. I NEED AN ENTIRE DAY TO ENSURE IT’S DONE RIGHT. C UGH, I JUST CAN’T SEEM TO GET IN THE RIGHT MOOD TO RALLY. D HONESTLY? I’M A CREATIVE TYPE; THE MESS IS MY MUSE. SO WHO’S MY SPIRIT ANIMAL? These guys are rich with symbolism, but that alone won’t rearrange your closet. That’s why we paired each one with an organizing guru whose approach we think is tailored to your animal’s defining trait. Crib a few key tips from their latest books to get started. If You Answered A YOUR SPIRIT ANIMAL The Sentimental Bear IN HUMAN FORM: MARIE KONDO (SPARK JOY) When you look…

MAY WE HAVE A WORD? It’s about a word: nude. It means bare, naked, in your birthday suit. Problem is, makeup hues labeled nude typically refer to one birthday suit—nondescript beige—hardly representative of all the flauntable complexion shades in the world. And women aren’t happy about it. “There is a major pushback via social media,” says Stephanie Sadre-Orafai, Ph.D., associate professor of anthropology at the University of Cincinnati. “We’re able to call out the imbalance of this ‘nude’ label that’s an assumed normal.” Finally, change has begun: As fashion houses like Christian Louboutin expand their nude collections to cover more tones, big-name beauty brands are jumping in, pouring money into new technologies and pigments, reformulating foundation lines, and creating lip collections with as many as 60 colors. Read on to…

Early in this presidential season, almost all the pundits were positive Trump would be crushed. By May, he was the presumptive Republican nominee. Nothing has happened by the book this election year—from the intense rhetoric to the polarized positions. If you’re thinking, Why is Women’s Health getting political?, the answer is simple: Because politics are affecting women’s health like never before. So much so, in fact, that we couldn’t stop wondering: What would happen if a candidate-cum-lawmaker actually managed to turn his or her out-there campaign positions into reality, on either end of the political spectrum? We asked four journalists—experts in health care, abortion, immigration, and gun control—to talk to 32 influential thought leaders. Their question: Based on past research and the experience of other countries, what could hypothetically happen…

PERFECTLY IMPERFECT BUN For an effortless-cool ’do, make the knot tight and let ends fan out to the side, as at the Tory Burch fall show. CHEVRON BAG #ItBagProblems: It’s typically so over come spring. But choose a classic shape, neutral hues, and a geometric print, and it’ll maintain style cred for seasons to come. Trina Turk, $198, macys.com CUFFS ON SLEEVES The new arm party is…a sleeve party! Instead of wearing bracelets on bare skin, stack them on top of your shirt. Joanna Maxham buckle cuff, $75, joannamaxham.com; Kendra Scott cuff, $150, kendrascott.com SOCKS + HEELS Trade tights for thin, mid-calf socks. Fresh yet surprisingly elegant, especially if you stick with black on black. PINS! PINS! PINS! All your favorite emojis, pin-ized. Keep ’em small, mismatched, and clustered in…