“Just ate 52 pizza rolls, will I die in my sleep?”
This very important PSA for pizza lovers:
When one letter changes the issue from dental to deadly:
This very intriguing thought:
When you try to lift a colander with your member:
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27 People Who Are Hopefully OK
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Here's How To Actually Clean Your Disgusting Phone
Equally important: how to not accidentally damage it in the process.
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Think sanitizing is as simple as a quick rub-down with an antibacterial wipe and reading this post is a waste of time?
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Here's What Parents Need To Know About That Swaddling Study
There’s no need to panic, but there are a few things you should definitely know.
If you're a parent on the internet, you've probably seen some of these headlines recently.
Which are obviously terrifying to read since swaddling is such a common practice.
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But as Amy Corbett Storch of Alpha Mom recently reported, those scary headlines don't tell the whole story of the recent study that looked at possible links between swaddling sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
The study, recently published in the journal Pediatrics, was the first one to look at multiple other studies to quantify the risk of SIDS associated with swaddling your baby for sleep.
Important: They weren't attempting to find a cause-and-effect link, but to identify potential behaviors that may be associated with an increased or decreased risk of SIDS. Both SIDS and swaddling have been studied separately, but this study attempted to put all that data together and find new patterns or risky behaviors.
Researchers looked at babies who died of SIDS and those who didn't and examined differences in care practices recorded from interviews with parents in each group to see if there were any patterns. They focused on four factors: whether or not the baby died of SIDS, how old the baby was, which position it was put to sleep in, and whether it was swaddled.
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We reached out to the study's author, Dr. Anna Pease of the University of Bristol, about what they actually found and why parents shouldn't panic.
"The best way to gauge if something is risky is to do a systematic review of literature that has measured swaddling and measured SIDS and combine those studies to find new data," Pease says.
SIDS is a highly contentious issue, and the unfortunate reality is that it is not always understood and there is a degree of randomness when it happens. But there are many behaviors which are known to reduce the risk of SIDS. Researchers wanted to know whether swaddling was a protective behavior or a risky one.
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"We cannot conclude that swaddling increases the risk of SIDS based on our data alone," says Pease. First, there were a bunch of limitations, including sample size and the strength of the association between swaddling and SIDS.
Another huge limitation is the fact that swaddling varies among different cultures and countries, says Pease. This study only examined babies in traditionally Western countries. "In the future, studies should try to find out more about swaddling such as what was used, how tightly the baby was wrapped, how many layers were used, which kind of bed it went to sleep in, etc.," Pease says.
So the study didn't confirm any cause-and-effect relationship between swaddling and SIDS, but it did uncover some important takeaways for safer sleeping.
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13 People Tell Us How Their Height Affects Dating
“Having an extreme physical characteristic is useful — the way people react to it tells you a lot about them in an instant.”
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Yes, focusing on what's inside is more important — but that's easier said than done. It's hard to ignore something as obvious as height, especially if it makes a person stand out.
While some people find that their height doesn't impact dating at all, others may feel that it allows for judgment, fetishization, and stereotyping. In a society where there are ideals of femininity and masculinity, it can be difficult for individuals who don't fit neatly into those boxes. Plus, navigating the world of dating is already a mess, so being on an extreme end of any physical spectrum doesn't exactly make it any easier.
Kevin is 5'3", dates men, and finds that opposites attract.
Kevin: I'm not one to complain about being short, because once you realize you can shop in the children's section and climb on top of things to get to out-of-reach objects, you're pretty much on a level playing field with the rest of the world. But when it comes to dating, it can be tricky. I think a lot of guys fetishize the height gap and say things like, "I'm so into you because you're so short," or "It's really hot knowing that I could lift you up in bed," etc.
Or guys can also be completely dismissive once they see me in person and say, "You seem much taller in your photos" or "I didn't realize how short you were until you got off that stool." I recently had one guy actually look over my head to see if the person he was meeting was someone else besides me. Kind of hilarious.
But of course in a completely contradictory way, I'm usually attracted to men who are much, much taller than I am. So I guess opposites attract, or I just enjoy the awkward interactions/comical antics of doing activities with someone much taller than I?
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21 Bacon Recipes For When You’re Trying To Eat Healthy
Yes, actual bacon.
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The good news is that you don't need to cut it out completely. "A good diet includes a variety of fats — including saturated fats like bacon," says registered dietitian Abby Langer, owner of Abby Langer Nutrition. And if your diet is mostly unprocessed, whole foods, adding bacon occasionally is totally fine. Plus, it's full of protein to keep you fuller for longer.
But, OK, it is still pretty high in saturated fat, so Langer suggests trying to limit yourself to about three slices, two times a week (always check in with your own doctor if you have specific health or diet constraints). And since a little goes a long way flavor-wise, that shouldn't be too hard to do. Here are some great ways to pair it with vegetables, complex carbs, and other unprocessed ingredients:
Zucchini Noodle Carbonara
This paleo, dairy-free version of spaghetti carbonara is light and delicious.
Get the full recipe here, via The Roasted Root.
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Loaded Bacon Sweet Potato Skins
::drooling::
Find the recipe here, via Back To Her Roots.
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19 Facts Most People Don't Know About Type 2 Diabetes
Let’s talk about one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world.
Although type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, there are a lot of misconceptions about what it actually does to the body and why it happens. We reached out to diabetes expert Dr. Dorothy Fink, of NYU Langone Endocrine and Diabetes Center, to dispel the most common diabetes myths.
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Before we talk about the myths, let's define type 2 diabetes.
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic condition which causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to be higher than normal, also called "hyperglycemia." It's also known as adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes.
"It's defined as having a hemoglobin A1C higher than 6.5 — which is a measure of how much sugar has coated your red blood cells over the last 2-3 months," says Fink. When your A1C is high, that means your body isn't processing sugar correctly and too much glucose is in your blood. T2D is usually treated with lifestyle changes, oral medications, and insulin injection, but it varies by person.
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There are many different risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes.
No one thing causes diabetes, it's a multifaceted diagnosis. According to the Mayo Clinic, these are the known risk factors (although not all of these will apply to everyone with T2D):
- Weight: Being overweight or obese.
- Fat distribution: If your body stores fat primarily in your abdomen.
- Inactivity: Getting little or no physical activity.
- Family history: Having a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes.
- Race: If you are Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian American.
- Age: Being 45 or older.
- Prediabetes: Having a high blood sugar but not high enough to be associated with diabetes, or an A1C between 5.7 and 6.4.
- Gestational diabetes: Having high blood sugar (diabetic hyperglycemia) during pregnancy.
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Being a woman with PCOS, which can cause irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, and obesity.
We'll talk more about some of these in a bit.
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Type 2 diabetes is not a deficiency or absence of insulin.
Unlike type 1 diabetes, where the body does not produce the hormone insulin so it can't metabolize sugar, T2D occurs when your body does not use the insulin properly.
When you eat, food is converted into glucose for energy. The pancreas releases insulin to regulate the movement of glucose from our blood into cells so they can use it to fuel processes in our body. When you overload the body with sugar, says Fink, our pancreas freaks out and first tries to compensate by making extra insulin. Eventually, it can't keep up and stops making enough insulin to keep blood sugar down, which is called "insulin resistance."
"Insulin is like a key that unlocks our cells so glucose can get inside, and people with T2D have the key but they just can't use it anymore," says Fink. As a result, the sugar just stays in your blood — which can cause nerve, eye, kidney, and heart problems. If left untreated, it only gets worse over time.
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19 Australian Snacks Every American Needs To Try Immediately
Aussie Aussie Aussie! Oi Oi Oi!
Lamingtons
Lamingtons are layers of sponge cake coated in chocolate and rolled in coconut and they're basically the best thing you could get in your lunchbox. They make Little Debbie look like she needs to retire from the baked goods industry.
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17 Annoying Body Things You Almost Can't Resist Touching
We know you want to.
Warning: These images may be graphic or disturbing to some readers.
Can you resist picking apart this split end?
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What about this flaky, peeling sunburn?
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Or this rogue eyelash?
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This Teen With Crohn’s Disease Wants Us To Talk About Invisible Illnesses
“Your illness is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about.”
This is Aimee Rouski, a 19-year-old from Liverpool, England, who has Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the digestive system.
Crohn's is an incurable disease which causes inflammation of the lining of any part of the gastrointestinal tract. It can cause abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition — which can become life-threatening.
Many people with Crohn's will have at least one surgery as part of treatment, either to widen a part of the intestine or to remove portions of the intestines or the colon and/or rectum.
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Rouski recently posted a few selfies with her ostomy bag and surgical scars to Facebook, and the post is going viral.
"I've wanted to do this for a while because I always see body posi posts for weight, but not many for disabilities/invisible illnesses," she writes.
"I've always been okay with the stuff that has happened to me, but some people have real difficulties accepting these things so I just want to say this. No one will know unless you tell them. People who know will still love you and still find you beautiful. Your illness is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about."
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Rouski told BuzzFeed Health she was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2008, and since then she's had several surgeries, including ones to remove her large intestine, colon, rectum, and anus.
One of the most invasive surgeries was to remove her inner thigh muscles, which were used to reconstruct the severe wounds left on her backside after the ileostomy (removal of the large intestine).
However, Rouski remains incredibly positive and says her walking is fine aside from a little difficulty walking downhill.
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"You don't always know what's going on in people's lives, so don't be so quick to judge, and always keep an open mind," Rouski said.
"I nearly died because of my Crohn's, but I still have people saying 'it's just a stomachache,'" she said.
As her pictures show, it's usually impossible to tell that Rouski is even wearing an ostomy bag.
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This Might Be The Hardest Penis Quiz Ever
Can you prove you’re a penis genius?
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This Might Be The Hardest Female Sexual Anatomy Quiz Ever
Are you a true vagenius?
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21 People Who Have No Bloody Idea How A Period Works
“Do cat fish have menstrual periods?”
This person who is just 50 shades of confused:
This person who can apparently lay eggs:
This question that needs an explanation:
This guy who needs help mad swift:
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17 Pasta Recipes For When You're Trying To Be Healthy
No “zoodles” or veggie substitutes here — just pasta, but healthier.
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Even though traditional pasta is just carbs and more carbs, there's no reason to cut it out entirely. Carbohydrates are still part of a well-rounded, nutritious diet and they're a good source of energy. Plus, there are ways to incorporate more vegetables, lean protein, and other unprocessed ingredients so that your pasta is more nourishing. That way, you don't have to turn all your vegetables into "zoodles" (AKA a sad, floppy excuse for spaghetti and linguine).
And, OK, sure, you might want to try whole-wheat or brown rice pasta instead of refined white flour pasta depending on your dietary needs and body composition goals (more info on that here) but if you're really just looking to make your favorite pastas healthier, these recipes are a good place to start.
Creamy Vegan Lemon and Asparagus Pasta
This sauce is made without butter or dairy but it's still super creamy, garlicky, and full of veggies. Toss it with regular or whole-wheat farfalle (bowtie) noodles.
Find the recipe here, via Minimalist Baker.
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Only A Boob Expert Can Score Over 80% On This Quiz
We’re putting your knowledge of breasts to the test.
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So you think you're familiar with these?
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Well, what if we give you an illustrated version of a boob cut in half?
Aha! How well do you know your way around those boobs now?
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Can You Actually Find The Poison Ivy?
You might want to take this quiz before your next hike.
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Here's What Actually Happens When You Swallow Your Gum
Let’s get to the bottom of this, once and for all.
Gum is meant to be chewed — but sometimes accidents happen.
Maybe it went down with a gulp of water...or maybe there just wasn't anywhere to spit it out.
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And you've probably heard that swallowed gum stays in your stomach for seven months or seven years or some other absurdly long time.
Gum-swallowing myths were super popular when you were a kid. And chances are you still kinda believe whichever one sounded most plausible back then.
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So what actually happens when you swallow gum?
BuzzFeed Health reached out to gastroenterologist Dr. Lisa Ganjhu, D.O., associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, to find out what exactly goes down in your digestive system when you swallow your gum (and if it's actually bad for you).
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Basically, gum passes through your body just like any food — but it doesn't get completely digested.
"Your GI tract is very strong — if it can digest a tough steak, it can digest gum," says Ganjhu. So you have the strong gastric movements and the acids and enzymes to break the gum down. The only difference is that the base of gum doesn't get dissolved completely because of its chemical properties, and also the contents don't get absorbed into the small intestine like most foods, says Ganju.
"Once it's in, it'll go out like everything else. There is no specific time frame because everyone's digestive system motility is different," says Ganjhu.
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25 Things That Will Make Tall People Say "Nope"
You say “cropped pants,” we hear “Bermuda shorts.”
Trying on jeans without having an emotional breakdown.
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Moving around in the miniature closet that is an airplane bathroom:
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Standing in the front at concerts without feeling the crushing weight of guilt:
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Your shoe size being available anywhere, in stores and online.
"Sorry, we don't have anything bigger than a 10."
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This Might Be The Hardest Period Quiz Ever
Are you a period prodigy?
We teamed up with period expert Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., FACOG, clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine, to create the ultimate menstruation examination. Good luck.
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Watch us give the quiz to men here!:
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14 Very Unfortunate Medical Treatments That Actually Used To Exist
Medicine wouldn’t be where it is today without leeches and urine cocktails.
Maggie Black's "Den medeltida kokboken", ISBN 91-7712-380-8.
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21 Insanely Useful Skills Every Late Person Has Perfected
If speed-walking were a sport, we’d go to the Olympics.
Transforming yourself in a very short amount of time.
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Getting people to forgive and forget your tardiness.
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The ability to eat literally any meal on the go.
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Sneaking into class/meetings/work without being noticed.
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