The 11 Ab-Shaking Moves Pilates Instructors Want You to Do For a Strong, Toned Core

Want a strong, toned, and functional core? Pilates is a great way to start. This low-impact workout combines flexibility, strength, and endurance in exercises that can be done either on a mat or using a reformer in class. No matter what kind of Pilates you're doing, core strength is the main focus; you'll flow in and out of poses with a yoga-like emphasis on breath. And since we're all about accessibility, we asked 10 Pilates instructors for their top ab moves you can do right at home, no equipment required other than a comfy place to lie down. IncorporatRead More – Source

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Two Therapists Talk the Pros and Cons of Online Therapy

With the rise of online therapy, finding a counselor who can accommodate your schedule and lifestyle has never been easier — just as long as the virtual option of your choice is legitimate and right for your needs.

Ensure your time is valued and well-being is protected with the help of our therapist-backed guide.

What Is Online Therapy?
Online therapy is “basically therapy through a screen,” Jessica Baum, LMHC, the founder of Relationship Institute of Palm Beach and creator of the Self-Full method, says — “This can be a computer screen or phone, as long as the platform that is being used protects the client's privacy.”

She even notes that online therapy includes voice recording and texting.

“It's really a supply and demand thing,” Dr. Stacy Cohen, MD, a psychiatrist and founder of The Moment, adds. Online therapy allows everyone to save time. Specific specialists can be linked to patients without worry of accessibility (especially during non-work hours) and geographical c..

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It’s Hard to Miss Rihanna When She’s Wearing This Bright Orange Fenty Outfit

Rihanna kicked off New York Fashion Week with a big event at Bergdorf Goodman to celebrate her line Fenty. She posed in front of the store's cool interactive mirror wall. The night before, she posted a video to Instagram with the caption, “when y'all was asleep last night, I was out interacting with my @fenty digital windows at Bergdorf Goodman ! If you happen to be in NYC today do a lil drive by before it ends tonight! 754 Fifth Ave NY, NY 10019.” To no one's surprise, the singer attended her event in a head-turning outfit.
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If You Have Trouble Staying Asleep, an Expert Recommends Reading in Bed – Here’s Why

Have you ever been so exhausted you felt like you could barely function (because that's what happens when you're deprived of sleep), only to get home, get ready for bed, and then lie awake all night? If you've experienced this more than once and you're determined to wake up feeling refreshed — sans eye bags and grogginess — Lynelle Schneeberg, PsyD, AB of sleep medicine and clinical sleep disorders, and an assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, has a simple solution.

Instead of lying awake at 3 a.m. trying to force yourself to sleep, Dr. Schneeberg said a reading light and reading material can help improve your sleep habits. Whenever you find yourself awake in bed unable to turn off your brain thinking about an important meeting or whether you're doing enough to achieve your dream career, Dr. Schneeburg said to read because reading distracts you.

Although lying in bed may seem harmless, she said, “Really avoid, lik..

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