Zip ties, tear gas, tasers, rubber bullets—how brutal police use of force affects the human body

Labeling these tactics as non-lethal, then, is not only inaccurate but also misleading. They are not, however, as innocuous as their (intentionally innocuous-sounding) name implies. If youve been riveted by social media lately, youve likely encountered more than onegraphic postdepictinga rubber bullet injury. [Rubber bulletts] can cause severe injury: fractures, internal trauma, death, says Dr. McDonald. Just how severely injured you may be by a rubber bullet depends on where you get hit....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Jerry Kramer

Zodiac Sex Positions (Based on Your Sign) That Are Out of This World

Learning the best astrological sex positions for your zodiac sign can bring otherworldly pleasure. Astrologers share the details. Thats right: Your astrological makeup flavors all areas of your life, including your sex life. What determines sex drive in astrology? As a result, the key characteristics of your sun sign can translate into youroverallsexual vibe. Which zodiac signs are the most sexual and sexually dominant? relationship astrologer The sign of the Scorpion is also a sign that is all about intimacy on every level....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Alec Smith

Zooey Deschanel Swears By These Reusable Sandwich Bags—And They’re Up to 25% Off for October Prime Day

Say goodbye to single-use baggies with Stasher, the reusable silicone bag. It’s celeb-approved, editor-approved and on sale for up 25% off. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Everyone loves a celeb-approved product. But when that product has an A-list endorsementandis eco-friendly, it really catches our eye. LikeDrew Barrymores before-and-after video using the Garnier plastic-free shampoo bars. The colorful silicone baggies are a cute, eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic baggies....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Maureen Soto

Zoom weddings are on the rise and may change the marriage industry forever

The pandemic has led many couples to change their wedding plans. Here’s what Zoom weddings are like, and how they may change the wedding industry forever. Then the entire world comes to a halt, putting all plansincluding yourson hold. One such planner is Wedfuly founderCaroline Creidenberg,who pivoted her entire business to meet this unforeseen need. Before us, most people were just doing the ceremony. Now, people are doing everything from ceremony to first dance to cake cutting, etc....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Judith Taylor

Zoom workouts are filling the void of empty studios one video call at a time

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Zoe, get those hips up! I let my form drop for a split second during oblique crunches, and had gotten caught. People are using Zoom for everything from work meetings to digital happy hours, andyesworkouts. Some did so via apps, while others shared their sessions on Instagram Live or YouTube. This gives people the opportunity to come together in a time of isolation....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Luis Sawyer

‘As a 64-Year-Old-Trainer, These Are the 4 Things I Would Never Do at the Gym Anymore’

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Now 64, exercise remains a huge part of theCrunch group fitnessteachers life. But her relationship with movement has changed. You dont have to prove that youre a badass. group fitness manager, Crunch Fitness Its focused on feeling good in who you are....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Derrick Webb

‘Ballerina Farm’ Influencer Hannah Neeleman Eschews Epidurals. Don’t Let That Get to You

Um, Can You Use a Vibrator While Pregnant? But oddly enough, the two camps have lately collided at an uncanny meeting point: childbirth. And more specifically, unmedicated childbirth. Eschewing epiduralsor anesthetics that partially or fully numb you from the waist downis a hallmark of this vision. I dont know, I just have never loved taking it, she tells theSundayTimes. And shes far from the only one taking this stance. …...

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Jessica Carrillo

‘Beanless’ Coffee May Sound Less Fun, but It’s Actually Really Tasty (and Eco-Friendly, Too)

Learn more about beanless coffee here, and how it compares to regular coffee in taste and benefits. Plus, find beanless coffee brands to buy. Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? Say hello to beanless coffee. It was created with sustainability in mindan aspect the traditional coffee industry can sometimes lack. Plus, scroll to find a few brands of beanless coffee to try yourselfif you feel so bold....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Angel Larson

‘Being Meaner’ Is All the Rage on TikTok. Is That a Good Thing?

Women on TikTok are declaring the intention of “being meaner” in 2025. Here’s how to practice assertiveness without veering into aggression. TikTok userAlexus Bird, for example, states its her 2025 resolution. Israa holds a M.A in Mental Health Counseling from The Derner Institute, NY. Ill be meaner if I have to be [in 2025], says TikTokkerAlex Candelario. My boundaries and my expectations are high. Israa Nasir is the founder of Well....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Angela Peters

‘Breast Cancer Can Feel Deeply Defeminizing. Here’s How I’ve Learned to Embrace My Body and My Sexuality Again’

A breast cancer survivor shares how she’s learned to embrace sex and intimacy again after treatment and recovery. And I remember getting to second base at sleepaway camp with them. I nursed my babies with them. I put my wedding gown on [them], she tells Well+Good. These changes can sometimes be most intense after treatment is complete and the hectic whirr of medical appointments subsides. Essentially, how you feel about your breasts can change....

April 30, 2025 · 5 min · 860 words · Amanda Jenkins

‘Cash Stuffing’ Is a Tried-and-True Personal Finance Habit That Might Help You *Finally* Stop Overspending

Here’s how to do it. So are folks onto something here? Ahead, were breaking down the pros and cons of the budgeting trend. What is cash stuffing? Simply put, cash stuffing is a way of managing personal spending by using cash. Is cash stuffing worth it? wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual If you physically dont have the money for those new sneakers you really want, you cant buy them....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Christopher Green

‘Chronic Lyme’ Patients Are Getting Left Behind, but Long COVID Research Is Sparking New Hope

Forget about going to the gym, despite the fact that I had been an athlete growing up. Then there were the cognitive issuesmemory lapses,brain fog, confusion. I couldnt remember my friends names, Adams says. My best friend would say to me, where do you want to go to dinner? An endocrinologist diagnosed Adams with Hashimotos thyroiditisan autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidismbut treatments didnt help. Then her OB/GYN suggested a Lyme disease test....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Hannah Campos

‘City Block’ workouts make your street the only equipment you need—here are 5 easy outdoor workouts

Looking for easy outdoor workouts? All you need is your block to do these five challenging regimens designed by a CrossFit trainer. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Bam: Youve got the perfect venue for easy outdoor workouts. … He wants you to feel empowered to do the same....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Matthew Johnson