As any Peloton lover will tell you, there are many physical and mental health benefits of incorporating a biking workout routine. Not only is it low-impact (meaning less stress on your joints), but it’s scientifically proven to improve your heart health, strength and endurance. However, it can be tough to tell exactly how many calories you’re burning. Experts break down the science behind biking and how to accurately calculate calorie expenditure....
“I love Van Morrison’s ‘Someone Like You,’" she told her TODAYcohost Jenna Bush Hager. “That is such a beautiful, beautiful song. I think that’ll be our wedding song.” Kotb and Schiffman originally planned to tie the knot last November, but, like for many engaged couples around the world, the ongoing pandemic changed their plans. When asked by Bush Hager when the wedding will take place, the mom of two admitted, “I don’t know....
If you can find a good horseback riding trail or stable near you, it can be an awesome date idea or a fun activity to do with your friends. You might even want to schedule a horseback riding experience with your family while you’re on vacation. To help, you find the best horseback riding places near you, we’ve rounded up 100 of the best horseback riding trails and stables across the United States....
It has been a while coming but Jay, who began as a cop who strictly saw things as black-and-white and went by the book, had been influenced too much by the shady way that his boss Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) policed. So, following hand-to-hand combat with a suspect in which Jay stabbed a man to death, he refused to go along with the cover story that Voight and Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) cooked up to protect him....
How Many Teaspoons in a Tablespoon? So, how many teaspoons are in a tablespoon, exactly? It’s pretty simple, actually: There are three teaspoons in a tablespoon, says Deborah Rainford, a UK-based Cordon Bleu-trained chef who runs Savvy Bites. How Many Half Teaspoons in a Tablespoon? It’s time to do a little elementary math. If there are three teaspoons in one tablespoon, that means there are six half teaspoons in a tablespoon....
Whether you’re planning your next trip to one of the most beautiful places in the world or checking out one of the hottest food and wine festivals, you’re going to want to make sure your passport is in order before hopping on an international flight. Parade consulted Patricia Wittenberg, travel specialist and travel agency owner at 4 Star Traveler, to get the lowdown on passports. Keep reading for answers to frequently asked questions about passports and what you need to do before partaking on an international adventure....
Figuring out which eating plan to commit to can be confusing. Do you go with the one your friend swore was the secret to her weight loss? The one your favorite celebrity promotes on her social media? The truth is, there is no one perfect eating plan for everyone. This is why working with a registered dietitian or nutritionist can be helpful; they can provide insight into what types of foods best support your personal health goals....
Aegean Teal Staring at the ocean actually calms your brain, researchers say, which is why Benjamin Moore chose this soothing blue-green as its Color of the Year. Look for it on walls and in art, like Cerulean Cliffside, a digital download of a vintage painting that allows you size and print from the store of your choosing. Or in the cover designs for new books, like Vera (Scribner), a much-anticipated novel by Carol Edgarian that follows a resourceful 15-year-old orphan who navigates San Francisco after the historic 1906 earthquake....
If you’ve ever seen an episode of Bridgerton, you’re familiar with the curtsy lunge, a move that entails taking a diagonal step behind you and bending both knees to lower the torso toward the ground. While there’s no bow involved, the move can be quite graceful; it calls for balance, stability, and core activation to keep your chest upright. Here’s how to do the curtsy lunge properly, according to Peter Ronai, MS, CSCS, a clinical professor of exercise science at Sacred Heart University and ACSM-registered clinical exercise physiologist, and Grace Giles, NASM-certified trainer and owner of the functional training fitness studio F45 Boerum Hill in Brooklyn, New York....
For example, if you’ve been experiencing intense pressure around your eyes, cheeks or forehead, your sinuses may be the culprit. “Pressure that builds in your sinus cavities (located by your forehead, bridge of nose and cheeks) can typically cause the discomfort associated with a sinus headache,” says Dr. David Erstein, MD, a New York board-certified allergist and immunologist working with Advanced Dermatology PC. Read on for more information about what causes sinus headaches, what to do about them, and more....
We know the rest of the story—maybe you sliced one up over your oatmeal or tucked one into your bag for a snack later. And the rest? Well, if you were thinking on your feet, maybe you remembered to squirrel them away in the freezer for future smoothies and baking adventures. But darn it, you actually kinda wanted to just eat those bananas here and there for a few days....
Patrick Cappiello, owner/winemaker of Monte Rio Cellars and founding member of Winemakers & Sommeliers for California Wildfire Relief, has a favorite: As Napoléon Bonaparte was conquering Europe, he shared Champagne with his troops, who were armed with swords. They opened bottles by hacking the tops off with their blades. (Some also add that this bottle-opening method was easiest for cavalry on horseback.) “That’s the coolest theory, the one that I always go with,” says Cappiello....
Why Knowing How to Store Potatoes Properly Matters Believe it or not, most people don’t store their potatoes right. If you store them correctly, however, they can last for several months - sometimes they can even last up to six months! That’s why it’s important to know the dos and don’ts for storing them because they can’t just be kept on your countertop like some of your other grocery items. Knowing how to store your potatoes properly is the only way to ensure you keep them fresh and firm for as long as possible....
Here’s how to cast your ballot at either nbc.com/ascvote, the NBC App, or on TikTok. How to vote on American Song contest Season 1 When can I vote for American Song Contest? American Song Contest’s voting period opens on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET and closes on Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. ET. How many times can I vote? You can vote up to 10 times per artist. How to vote at NBC....
After a looong hiatus, the fourth season of The Handmaid’s Tale finally premiered this week on Hulu. Judging by the first three episodes that have dropped so far, it just might be the darkest season yet—and the most shocking, with June’s (ElisabethMoss) role as a leader in the resistance just one aspect that fans are questioning after some of her fellow handmaids die on her watch. If you can’t wait to find out what happens next, or how it could all end, one of the best resources for resolving questions about the show’s conclusion, of course, is the MargaretAtwood novel on which the series is based....
In a TikTok video shared by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actress, 51, put the filter to better use while channeling her iconic Wicked character, Elphaba—AKA the Wicked Witch of the West. “She-Hulk filter my a*s,” Menzel stated in the clip before snapping her fingers and turning completely green. She even broke into song, singing a snippet from Elphaba’s classic song, “Defying Gravity.” She later commented on the video—which was captioned, “The #SheHulk filter is giving Elphaba vibes 💚”—with a series of checkmark emojis, which were aptly colored green....
In the now-viral clip, Jonhson, 50, was onstage in Mexico City when a tiny bundle of joy was passed over to him through the crowd before the actor wrapped her up in his jacked arms for the whole audience to see. The Rock shared the video on Instagram on Thursday, giving his followers a little more context in a lengthy caption, which read, “Our BLACK ADAM ⚡️ Tour has been electric, fun and emotional 🥹 People do cry and they hand me things - I was NOT surprised to be handed this beautiful little baby....
—Melissa A., Yonkers, New York I believe satisfaction (not achievement) is the key to happiness. You have a life you love, and when the kids leave, you’ll have a world of options: You could go to school, start a business, write a book and more. (As for me, I have never regretted a moment I spent with my children.) Yes, many things will go awry, but many things will go awry for your friends too....
—Leda Metro, Darien, Connecticut I’m glad to hear you express what I’ve privately thought myself. I believe it’s time for this annoying sexual reference to stop. It’s not cute. What do you think, readers? Write and let me know at marilyn@parade.com.
But why, and why do you need a flu shot every year? There are several reasons, says Dr. Neha Vyas, MD, family medicine specialist at Cleveland Clinic. Over time, your immune protection from past vaccination decreases, and different flu strains pop from year to year. “The flu is a contagious and serious respiratory infection,” she explains. “For certain people, it can put them at risk of serious complications or death....
