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Idris Elba Has Been in Therapy for a Year Due to ‘Workaholic’ Lifestyle: ‘I Work in an Industry’ Where ‘I’m Rewarded for Unhealthy Habits’ – Variety
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Fans accused Jennifer Lopez of being insensitive to husband Ben Affleck’s alcoholism after she posted an Instagram video detailing her drinking habits – Yahoo Entertainment
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Kelly Clarkson Confessed She Didn’t Cope “Well” With Her Divorce “Behind Closed Doors” And Said “Hindsight” Made Her Realize There Were “Unhealthy Habits” In Her Marriage – BuzzFeed News
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College basketball’s 10 takes: UNC can’t shake bad habits, Michigan is in late-game hell, SEC’s DPOY blunder – 247Sports
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5 Bad Fitness Habits That Cause You To Lose Muscle Mass
The foundation of any successful fitness regimen is built upon healthy habits. Whether your goal is to run your first marathon, set a deadlift personal record, or commit to a daily walking routine, the key is sticking to regular habits that nudge you along the path to a healthier, fitter you. However, when it comes to reaching your health and fitness goals, knowing what not to do is often equally as important as knowing the right things to do. Building and maintaining muscle mass is no exception to this universal rule. To help you develop and hold on to your lean muscle, we’re sharing five bad fitness habits that cause you to lose muscle mass so you can avoid them at all costs.
You can spend countless hours in the gym and train with Tazmanian devil-like intensity, but if you have lousy fitness habits, you’re shooting yourself in the proverbial foot and are unlikely to reach your fitness goals. Fortunately, by making minor tweaks to your nutrition, workout routine, and daily behaviors, you’ll avoid the pitfalls of bad habits and drastically improve your ability to grow muscle. Certified personal trainer Kate Meier, CPT of Gym Garage Reviews shares the lowdown on which bad fitness habits you should avoid like the plague. Keep reading to find out what they are, then check out The 5 Best Diet & Exercise Tips To Regain Muscle Mass.
A surefire way to lose muscle mass is not consuming enough energy (calories). Food is fuel for your muscles, and not eating enough calories means your body will run on an empty tank.
“Significantly cutting calories combined with intensive cardio will lead to muscle loss over time,” says Meier. “Speak with a nutritionist or use an online calorie calculator to help determine how many calories your body needs to support everyday functions and your training regimen.”
“Training consistently is a key aspect of building muscle, but overtraining can have the exact opposite effect,” cautions Meier. Unless you’re an endurance athlete who runs marathons or competes in triathlons, working out too much can lead to overtraining syndrome (OTS), a condition that occurs when you don’t allow for proper recovery after consistent, vigorous training sessions, according to the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Additionally, reduced muscle glycogen levels and muscle weakness are associated with overtraining, research shows. Common symptoms of OTS include extended fatigue, poor sleep quality, low energy, persistent muscle soreness, and mood swings, according to the HSS.
Sleep is likely the most powerful (yet most underrated) aspect of any health or fitness goal. Practicing good sleep hygiene and making high-quality, restorative sleep a top priority will help you maintain and grow muscle. Research shows that not getting good quality sleep, or not sleeping enough, can heighten your risk of losing muscle mass.
“Your muscles repair and grow while you sleep, and sleep regulates virtually all of your bodily functions,” says Meier. “Aim to get eight solid hours of shuteye each night. This will help prevent long-term fatigue and help with muscle growth if you work out consistently.”
Your body consists of roughly 20% protein; it’s found in all of your cells. Therefore, getting enough protein is critical for not only good health but also for building and retaining muscle mass.
“Regardless of your nutrition strategy, ensure you’re getting enough protein in your diet,” says Meier. “Muscle is fueled by protein, so proper recovery and muscle growth depends on it.”
While the international recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for the amount of protein you should consume is 0.8 grams per kilogram of your body weight, you’ll need to consume more if your goal is to optimize muscle growth and recover from workouts faster. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends consuming between 1.2 and 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily for the best results. Just make sure you’re strength training and getting your protein from whole food sources and high-quality protein powders.
While regular cardio exercise is fantastic for overall health, going overboard can cause muscle loss. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that healthy adults get a minimum of 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise per week. However, consistently going above and beyond this threshold—combined with not eating enough calories or doing strength training—is a bad habit for anyone wanting to maintain or regain muscle mass.
“Making sure your body is properly fueled ahead of cardio workouts is crucial, because as much as it helps you burn more calories and fat, it will also burn muscle once other energy sources are depleted,” says Meier. “The bottom line is you should find a good balance between cardio and strength training if your goal is muscle growth.”
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Johnny Depp Reportedly Sabotaging Comeback with Old Habits
One might think that Johnny Depp would be on his best behavior following his massive public trial earlier this year. But the actor is reportedly back to his formerly reported professional peccadillos on the set of his comeback project, Jeanne du Barry—formerly titled La Favorite.
Actor Bernard Montiel shared rumors from the set of the upcoming film on the French talk show Touche pas à mon poste! (Don’t Touch My TV Set!) in October, in a panel interview that’s recently begun to make the rounds in English-language media. The actor and commentator claimed that Depp and French director Maïwenn Le Besco, known by the mononym Maïwen, had been clashing.
“I’ve heard some noise from the shoot, very serious stuff,” Montiel said. “So, [Depp is] an excellent actor, when he comes on set, except sometimes at six in the morning the crew is ready, and nobody turns up. So of course, Maïwenn, who is the director, gets angry, and the next day she’s the one who doesn’t turn up. And you’ve got Johnny Depp, and she’s not there. It’s finished, over this week, [but] it’s going very, very badly. They don’t get on at all; they’re screaming at each other the whole time.”
Some might remember that Depp’s “constant lateness” was among a series of alleged complaints from the crew of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, shot in 2015 in Australia. According to a production dispatch from The Hollywood Reporter in 2017, “sources close to the production report tales of excessive drinking, physical fights with [Depp’s ex-wife, Amber] Heard and constant lateness on set, which often left hundreds of extras waiting for hours at a time.”
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer—who, sources told THR, frequently found himself strategizing with other higher-ups around Depp’s tardiness—told the outlet, “You’ve got to understand the kind of pressure Johnny was under in Australia… At times helicopters would follow him home. There would be so many media outside his gates that trucks were feeding them. There was so much stuff made up about him: that Johnny had a fight on set and had gone back to the States, which we both read about while we were in his trailer.”
Depp’s alleged chronic tardiness also came up during his defamation trial this year against Amber Heard. Tracey Jacobs, who testified that she worked as the actor’s agent for decades, claimed that she’d explained to Depp that his consistent lateness and substance use were hurting his career. CNN quoted Jacobs as saying, “His star had dimmed due to it getting harder to get him jobs given the reputation that he’d acquired due to his lateness and other things… People were talking and the question was out there about his behavior.”
This summer, Depp claimed in an explosive defamation trial that Heard had defamed him in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed; while she did not name him in the piece, she described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” The jury held Heard liable for over $10 million in damages but also awarded her $2 million, on the grounds that former Depp attorney Adam Waldman had defamed her by inaccurately calling her allegations a “hoax.”
Earlier this month, Heard announced that she’d made the “very difficult decision to settle” the case rather than move forward with her appeal; a source close to Depp told The Daily Beast at the time that Heard agreed to pay $1 million, a deal that precluded her paying the full $10 million.
News of Depp’s latest film role broke in January—after he’d lost his libel case against The Sun publisher News Group Newspapers in the UK over a piece that called him a “wife beater,” and before the Virginia trial this summer. Variety has also reported that Depp is set to play King Louis XV in the new film; director Maïwen, who’s also an actress, will star as his final mistress, after whom the film is named. Variety also noted that as a period piece, Jeanne du Barry is a new direction for Maïwenn, whose previous works—including DNA, Mon Roi, and Polisse—have all been contemporary. Netflix is set to license the new film for digital distribution in France after its theatrical release. No North American release has been announced.
49ers’ Brock Purdy marvels at Christian McCaffrey’s quick study habits
SANTA CLARA — Shortly after Christian McCaffrey’s arrival with the 49ers, then-backup quarterback Brock Purdy spent a lot of time with him.
As Purdy gladly helped McCaffrey learn the 49ers’ plays, he also learned a lot in the process.
“I’m like, man, this is what greatness looks like,” Purdy said.
Purdy is scheduled to make his second consecutive start on Thursday in relief of injured Jimmy Garoppolo. Purdy will face the Seattle Seahawks, as long as his sore oblique and rib will allow him.
Purdy said he marveled at McCaffrey’s approach after he came to the 49ers in the Oct. 20 trade from the Carolina Panthers.
“We would always sit down and go over the scripts together before the game,” Purdy said. “Literally, he wanted me to read every single play. He would say where he’s lining up, what he’s doing, his assignment.
“And I was like, that’s insane to see how fast he learned stuff when he got here and has been able to know our playbook already inside and out. It’s been wild to see.”
McCaffrey has played a huge role in the 49ers’ turnaround from a 3-4 record after their 44-23 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs to a team that would clinch the NFC West title in Week 15 with a victory over Seattle.
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McCaffrey has 426 yards rushing and three touchdowns since coming to the 49ers. He also has 35 receptions for 316 yards and three touchdowns.
“I feel like they (opposing defenses) always have to account for him because he can do so much,” Purdy said. “He doesn’t just run the football. He can do stuff out of the backfield, he can line up out as a receiver and make plays that way.
“Literally, there is so much. He’s like a Swiss army knife.”
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Sleepyheads need these 3 habits to get rid of grogginess: study
Always wake up feeling groggy? There’s a solution to that.
Scientists believe they found a foolproof three-step formula to turn sluggishness into a refreshed morning feeling.
Though it’s only three factors, some might find it a little difficult, considering it involves exercise and avoiding sugar.
Researchers at the University of California believe the key to feeling renewed in the morning is a combination of strenuous exercise, seven to nine hours of sleep and a high-carb and low-sugar breakfast.
“We know there are people who always seem to be bright-eyed and busy-tailed when they first wake up,” author Professor Matthew Walker said. “But if you think you’re not like that, you tend to think, ‘Well I guess it’s just my genetic fate that I’m slow to wake up. There’s really nothing I can do about it,’ short of using stimulant chemical caffeine, which can harm sleep.
“But our findings offer a different and more optimistic message,” he continued.
The formula published in the journal Nature Communications was put together after analyzing hundreds of people.
While the research showed that strenuous exercise helped sleepyheads, the scientists couldn’t point out exactly why — but noted that it does wear a person out and is a known mood booster.
“It is well known that physical activity, in general, improves your alertness and also your mood level,” Dr. Raphael Vallat, study co-author and postdoctoral fellow, said.
The researchers found a high correlation between mood and levels of alertness, with those who were, on average, happier also were more alert.
“It may be that exercise-induced better sleep is part of the reason exercise the day before, by helping sleep that night, leads to superior alertness throughout the next day,” Vallat said.
While seven to nine hours of sleep is ideal, even just a little more can help. A lie-in — remaining in bed after waking up — can also help fight off that hazy feeling, according to Walker.
The recommended amount of sleep, and particularly good quality sleep, can rid the body of “sleep inertia” — impaired cognitive and sensory-motor performance after waking up. Getting enough sleep also helps clear the body of a chemical called adenosine, which makes us feel tired and builds up throughout the day.
Sleeping in later can also help with alertness.
“Considering that the majority of individuals in society are not getting enough sleep during the week, sleeping longer on a given day can help clear some of the adenosine sleepiness debt they are carrying,” Walker said.
Participants were also given different meals for breakfast, kept food diaries for two weeks, and wore watches to record physical activity, sleep quantity, quality, timing and regularity. They also self-recorded their levels of alertness from the moment they woke up and throughout the day,
All pre-prepared breakfasts were centered around a muffin and packaged with different nutrients. Some had just a muffin while others were paired with items such as chocolate milk, a protein shake or fiber bars. Some were also given a dose of glucose.
Participants were asked to fast for eight hours prior to eating breakfast and for three to four hours post-meal. They also wore a glucose monitor.
The researchers wanted to test the breakdown of breakfast meals high in sugar, protein and carbohydrates. A high-carb, low-sugar breakfast was discovered as the best meal to wake up feeling lively.
Breakfasts with a lot of sugar left participants feeling the worst since it can spike your blood sugar levels, negatively impacting the brain’s ability to return to waking consciousness.
“A breakfast rich in carbs can increase alertness, so long as your body is healthy and capable of efficiently disposing of the glucose from that meal, preventing a sustained spike in blood sugar that otherwise blunts your brain’s alertness,” Dr. Vallat said.
While most people assume feeling sleepy in the morning is nothing more than an annoying part of our lives, Walker shared that it actually “costs developed nations billions of dollars every year through loss of productivity, increased health care utilization, work absenteeism.”
He also said that grogginess in the morning can be deadly, resulting in car crashes and work-related incidents.
“As scientists, we must understand how to help society wake up better and help reduce the mortal cost to society’s current struggle to wake up effectively each day,” Walker said.
“How you wake up each day is very much under your own control, based on how you structure your life and your sleep.”
The Worst Habits Shortening Your Life Include Procrastinating, People Pleasing and HPV — Eat This Not That
It’s pretty well known that bad habits like smoking and excessive drinking will shorten your lifespan, but other unhealthy behaviors can also contribute to a premature death that you may not even realize. Dr. Tomi Mitchell, a Board-Certified Family Physician with Holistic Wellness Strategies tells Eat This, Not That! Health, “Other habits that can shorten our life expectancy include eating processed foods high in sugar and fat, sitting for long periods, and not getting enough exercise. While some of these habits may seem harmless, they can all contribute to a decrease in our overall health and wellness. The good news is that many of these habits are under our control. By making small changes to our lifestyle, we can dramatically improve our health and increase our life expectancy. Dr. Mitchell reveals which bad habits to stop immediately and why. Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
Dr. Mitchell reminds us, Many things in our everyday lives can shorten our lifespan without us even realizing it. Smoking, for example, is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. According to the American Cancer Society, smokers are 25 times more likely to develop lung cancer than nonsmokers. However, let’s talk about habits from another perspective. Taking a holistic, preventative approach to life and health is important for longevity. So, grab a pen and paper, and take an honest look at your life and the impact of your personal choices. The list below is by no means complete, as countless habits can shorten your life. “
“It’s no secret that procrastination can have some pretty negative consequences,” says Dr.Mitchell. “From poor grades to lost opportunities, putting off tasks can have a severe impact on our lives. However, did you know that procrastination can also be a matter of life and death? Studies have shown that cancer patients who delayed seeking treatment were more likely to die than those who didn’t. Procrastination can be a hard habit to break, but it’s important to remember that your health is at stake. If you or someone you know has cancer, don’t risk making the situation worse by putting off treatment. It could be the difference between life and death.”
Dr. Mitchell shares, “While many factors can contribute to cancer, one often overlooked factor is being a people pleaser. People pleasers are more likely to succumb to peer pressure, which can lead them to develop cancer-causing habits, such as smoking or drinking alcohol. In addition, people-pleasers tend to put their own needs last, leading to unhealthy lifestyle choices. For example, they may skip meals or choose processed foods over healthy fruits and vegetables. All of these factors can increase the risk of cancer. So if you’re a people pleaser, it’s essential to be aware of the risks and take steps to protect yourself.”
Dr.Mitchell asks, “Do you know that many people fear using the bathroom? This fear can cause individuals to hold onto this waste? Like literally, many of us are full of poop……Holding onto fecal material can create bad habits that new studies show that might not directly increase risk factors for colon cancer. However, holding onto fecal material might contribute to constipation. There is a connection if you couple that with a low fiber diet, which we know is a risk factor for colon cancer. So, it’s essential to have a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and other high fiber foods, as a high fiber diet can decrease your cancer risk. “
“Just as cancerous cells can grow and multiply in the body, so can negative thoughts and feelings,” Dr.Mitchell states. “And just like cancer, negative thoughts and feelings can have a detrimental effect on our physical health. Studies have shown that people who have a positive attitude are less likely to develop cancer. Cancer patients who maintain a positive outlook are more likely to respond well to treatment. There are several possible explanations for this link. First, positive thinking may help boost the immune system, making the body better able to fight off cancer cells. Second, having a positive attitude may lead to healthier habits, such as eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly. Third, studies have shown that people with a positive outlook tend to live longer than those who are pessimistic, so it’s essential for us to check our attitude and have people around us who are not afraid to tell us the truth.”
Dr. Mitchell says, “For most parts of the country, sex is no longer a taboo topic, and I will not shy around the subject, as it’s important–especially when it comes to cancer risk and life expectancy. While cancer is most commonly associated with old age, the truth is that anyone can get cancer at any time. Cancer rates have been on the rise in recent years. One of the contributing factors is the increasing number of people who are engaging in risky behaviors, such as having multiple sexual partners. Cervical, penile, esophageal, vaginal, and vulva cancer, to name a few, have been associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) Each of these types of cancer has been linked to HPV, a sexually transmitted infection that can be passed on through unprotected sex. The risk of contracting cancer increases with the number of sexual partners you have; therefore, it is essential to be mindful of your habits to reduce your risk. Also, there are vaccines available to reduce your risk of these cancers. With any health concerns, it is essential to talk to your primary care provider or sexual health clinic.”
According to Dr. Mitchell “A sedentary lifestyle can have a significant impact on life expectancy. Studies have shown that individuals who live a sedentary life are more likely to die earlier than those who are physically active. There are several reasons for this. First, a sedentary lifestyle can lead to obesity and other health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Second, physical activity helps to keep the body functioning correctly. It helps to keep bones and muscles strong, and it also helps to reduce stress levels. Finally, exercise has been shown to boost cognitive function and protect against conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. For all these reasons, it is essential to make sure that you include some form of exercise in your daily routine. Even a moderate amount of physical activity can have a significant impact on your life.”
Heather Newgen
Heather Newgen has two decades of experience reporting and writing about health, fitness, entertainment and travel. Heather currently freelances for several publications. Read more about Heather