Why You Shouldn’t Work Out on an Empty Stomach

But that doesnt mean you should workout on a totally empty stomach. The science Lets say its time foryour daily workout. Do you have some food first? Or do you put it off until after youve finished your usual regimen? Why the extra fat burn? As sports dietetics specialistKelly Pritchett, Ph.D., R.D., puts it,your body is switching fuel sources. In this case, its the excess fat you have stored. But theres a catchwell, a few of them....

October 27, 2020 · 2 min · 253 words · Carla Morris

How to Manage Your Seasonal Depression

Moreover, darker seasons affect the production ofmelatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep. Our brains tend to respond to light in terms of circadian rhythms, saysDr. Guy Winch, a psychologist and the author ofEmotional First Aid. Some people respond with a drop in mood, feeling lethargic. You get the instinct to hibernate. Here are some tips to keep you sane til spring. When people are actually depressed, they might know intellectually that they werent always depressed....

October 26, 2020 · 2 min · 317 words · David Allen

How to Tell If You Smell

But sometimes they dont work, or maybe you think you dont need them. Theres always a chance you reek something foul and just dont realize it. Itsnearly impossibleto smell yourself, even if youre smelling funky. Basically, your nose goes numb to your own stank so you dont go mad. So go easy on that stuff. Run your fingers along your scalp Sometimes sweaty armpits arent the source of funky odors, though....

October 26, 2020 · 2 min · 296 words · Darren Rubio

Stop Calling Kids 'Picky Eaters'

Is the list of things he enjoys eating a bit limited? Why yes, he is. Hes a kid and sometimes kids dont like the same things adults like. But Idotalk about the struggles of raising a picky eater with other people who arenotchildren. Actually, as Lifehackers own archives show, I am guilty of thisoverandoverandoveragain. (Look, I am not perfect! Kids are gonna be kids, The End. Its not that they dontwantto eat....

October 23, 2020 · 2 min · 299 words · Theodore Patrick

The Best Alternatives to Zoom for Remote Meetings

There are plenty of other free and paid options to pick from. The free version of Meet can handle text, voice, and video chats. All versions of Meet offerincreasingly elaboratemoderation and presentation features. Discord chats take place within rooms on dedicated servers that users can set up and organize themselves. ThinkSlack,but with video and voice calls in addition to text chat. Discord is available onWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and most web browsers....

October 23, 2020 · 1 min · 150 words · Michael Morgan

Tweak Your Work-From-Home Life for Better Health

But for now, lets take a look at your desk or study space at home. Check your chair First things first: Are you comfortable when you sit down to work? you’re free to simplymove around during the dayif that feels better to you. What matters is that you feel comfortable, not the exact way you find that comfort. I sit in a wooden chair with a pillowy footstool and shift position every few minutes....

October 23, 2020 · 1 min · 204 words · Joshua Caldwell

A la Ronde: The 16-Sided House That’s Never Short of Sunlight

Jane Parminter was the daughter of a wealthy Devon wine merchant. The house, known as A la Ronde, consist of 20 rooms distributed in three floors. The upper level bedroom of A la Ronde. Jane Parminter died in 1811 and was buried in the tiny chapel on land adjoining A la Ronde. Mary continued to live at A la Ronde until her death in 1849. Her will specifically stated that the property must be inherited only by unmarried kinswomen....

October 22, 2020 · 1 min · 107 words · Rodney Bates

How to Help Kids With ADHD Learn From Home

Kidsdoneed to learn, pandemic or not, anxiety or not, special needs or not. And yet,parents are not educators. And before you know it, a blessed thing happensthey become experienced themselves. Like, for example, kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If your child has ADHD, chances are that youve learned some great strategies forparentingthem. Being their full-time educational project manager, however, is not a thing you may have been prepared for....

October 22, 2020 · 2 min · 348 words · Scott Dalton

How to Quickly Research All Your Local Elections

Mercifully, Election Day 2020 is only a dozen days away. (Ugh, thatsso long.) This means youll be voting members into the House of Representatives and the Senate. One of the simplest tools to figure out which candidates match your interests isVote Smarts Vote Easy quiz. Here, youll answer a series of questions about your views on topics ranging from abortion to social security. While Vote Smart is easy, you might want to do a little more research beyond a quiz....

October 22, 2020 · 3 min · 451 words · Stephanie Simmons

How to Talk About Mental Illness in a New Relationship

Is it possible to do that too soon? What if you leave it for too late? And what about stigma? We spoke with several mental health experts to find out. Julian Lagoy,another psychiatrist atCommunity Psychiatry, advises against discussing your mental illness on a first date. Obviously it is very hard to bring up something like this to a new partner, Lagoy tells Lifehacker. How do you know when youre ready to have this conversation?...

October 22, 2020 · 2 min · 255 words · Katelyn Miller

How to Tell If You've Had a Good Workout

Exerciseshouldnt feel horriblealthough it can often feelhard. Instead, look at some of these measures. Can you do more than last month? Thats totally fine, and doesnt mean that youve gotten weaker. Instead, compare yourself to how you did a few weeks back. Are you lifting 55 pounds now, whereas last month you could barely manage the 45-pound empty bar? Are you putting in the time and being consistent? Remember that making progress is all aboutstaying consistent....

October 22, 2020 · 2 min · 294 words · Michael Koch DVM

This Simple Texas Chili Makes an Incredible Frito Pie

Hello, friends, and welcome to the first installment of theSkillet Chili Cook-Off. I have no desire to limit myself (or you) to eight, and I wont do it. Lets meet our first bowl of meaty wonderment: a simple, honest Texas chili. The no beans rule never quite made sense to me. But contributor The Notorious H.A.M changed my mind with their measured, gentle tone and simple, no-frills recipe. Was I influenced by the description of this chili as rural, and working class?...

October 22, 2020 · 2 min · 270 words · Karen Ibarra

What is 'Among Us' and Why Should You Care?

If your kid has been calling everything they dont like sus lately, theyre probably playingAmong Us. But in a fun way. Released in 2018 to little acclaim or interest,Among Ussuddenly exploded over the last few months. If AOCs get-out-the-vote effort actually works,Among Usmay help decide the next president. So, what kind of game is it? If youve ever played flesh-and-blood party games Werewolf or Mafia, youll be right at home withAmong Us....

October 22, 2020 · 2 min · 237 words · Carla Jenkins