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"Cosby Show" Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dead At 54 After Drowning On A Family Trip In Costa Rica
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor who famously played Theodore Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at 54, according to reports on Monday. The star's death was first reported by TMZ. People later confirmed the report. HuffPost has not independently confirmed Warner's passing but has reached out to his team for verification. Warner was best known for playing the son of Bill Cosby's character in The Cosby Show sitcom from the 1980s before moving on to other TV gigs. Despite the many sexual misconduct allegations against Cosby, Warner expressed in 2023 that he was still 'proud of the legacy' the show built and the impact it had on 'first and foremost, Black culture.' Carly Koltes contributed to this report. This is a developing story. Please check back for article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity:
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Cosby Show Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dead At 54: Reports
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor who famously played Theodore Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at 54, according to reports on Monday. The star's death was first reported by TMZ. People later confirmed the report. HuffPost has not independently confirmed Warner's passing but has reached out to his team for verification.
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- Politics
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Trump once hosted party for young women only attended by Epstein: Report
US President Donald Trump reportedly hosted a party with "young women" that was only attended by disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report by The New York Times (NYT). The report comes days after the Wall Street Journal stated that Trump sent the child sex offender a provocative birthday note featuring a nude sketch of a woman along with a cryptic account was detailed in the NYT article published on Saturday, titled "Inside the Long Friendship Between Trump and Epstein."The article explained that the two men socialised in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Florida, for nearly 15 years before a falling out that occurred prior to Epstein's first arrest. The piece goes on to describe Trump hosting "a party at Mar-a-Lago for young women in a so-called calendar girl competition"; Epstein was the only other guest, the UK-based Independent reported. The party was held in to the NYT article, the party was organised by Florida businessman George Houraney."Houraney recalled being surprised that Epstein was the only other person on the guest list," the article states."I said, Donald, this is supposed to be a party with VIPs," Houraney told the NYT about the party in 2019. "You're telling me it's you and Epstein?" The Independent quoted Houraney, citing the NYT TRUMP FORCIBLY KISSED ME, SAYS JILL HARTHJill Harth, who was Houraney's girlfriend at the time, later accused Trump of forcibly kissing and fondling her, and preventing her from leaving on the night of the party, HuffPost reported, citing the NYT must be noted that Trump has previously admired the child sex offender. Trump once told a New York Magazine (in 2002) that Epstein was a "terrific guy"."I've known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy," New York-based news website, HuffPost, quoted Trump as saying. "He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it – Jeffrey enjoys his social life."The White House did not offer an immediate response when asked for comment, but White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the NYT that Trump had banned Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club "for being a creep", according to the HuffPost to the New York Times, Trump stated in 2009 that he had banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago after Epstein acted inappropriately toward the daughter of a club report emerged amid growing pressure on the US President to release all documents tied to the Epstein case, which he has dismissed as the "Jeffrey Epstein hoax".- EndsTrending Reel
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a day ago
- Health
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Influencers Still Do This Disturbing Body-Negative Behavior. But It Helps To Recognize It.
Let's have a check-in about body checking. Even if you don't know this behavior by name, you've probably seen it modeled by influencers. In a looks-obsessed space like social media — and a cultural moment like the present, in which discourse surrounding weight loss drugs is unavoidable and #SkinnyTok content is so ubiquitous that TikTok banned the hashtag — repeatedly scrutinizing your appearance and documenting it online isn't a big stretch. In fact, on the fitness side of TikTok, explicit 'body checks' are super common, even normalized. But just because a behavior is common doesn't mean it's safe or healthy. Left unchecked, body checking can take a serious toll on your mental and even physical health. It's usually a result of negative thoughts about your body. Often, it's connected to eating disorders or body dysmorphia. Here's everything you need to know about this dangerous behavior, including what it is, how to spot it and what to do if you keep seeing it online or can't stop doing it IRL. What is body checking? Body checking is a repetitive, compulsive behavior 'used to gather feedback about one's body shape, weight, or size,' Keesha Amezcua, LMFT, CEDS-C, clinical director at the eating disorder treatment facility Alsana, tells HuffPost. It can look like many different things. However, it's usually centered around a body part or aspect of your physical appearance that's a source of insecurity. Common examples include obsessively looking at yourself in the mirror and scrutinizing your body, using your clothes or accessories to 'measure' parts of your body, or repeatedly capturing full-body videos or photos of yourself to check how you look in real-time. (Fitness influencers who constantly post body check videos under the guise of recording their progress, we're looking at you.) To be clear: Periodically catching a glimpse of your reflection isn't body checking. Taking a selfie to see how your outfit looks before you leave the house isn't body checking, either. Neither example is inherently repetitive, obsessive, or tinged by negative self-image — three key characteristics that differentiate body checking from simply looking at yourself or feeling self-conscious. According to Alyson Curtis, MA, LMHC, a therapist who specializes in eating disorders and body image, body checking becomes a genuine concern when it affects a person's ability to be present in their everyday life. So, if you went out to dinner with your friends, but your evening was ruined because you couldn't stop adjusting your dress or hyper-fixating on how your arms looked? 'That's a problem,' Curtis tells HuffPost. In some cases, body checking can be a sign of disordered eating or body dysmorphia. Anecdotally, body checking is frequently (but not always) linked to eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Academic researchers have also established a connection between this behavior and feelings of dissatisfaction with one's body, as well as disordered eating patterns consistent with eating disorder pathology. People who struggle with eating disorders or BDD typically have a highly negative, deeply skewed perception of what their body looks like. Consciously or not, body checking gives them a sense of control. It's a way to perpetually monitor their appearance and look out for any real or perceived fluctuations. However, since it stems from fears and insecurities, 'body checking only serves to intensify these negative feelings,' Amezcua said. In some cases, body checking can worsen an existing case of BDD or even lead to an eating disorder that wasn't present from the jump. 'It's a really slippery slope,' Curtis said, 'and some of us are more vulnerable than others.' For context, eating disorders will impact an estimated 9% of all Americans at some point in their life. They can be deadly, so it's important to seek help from a mental health professional if you think you're dealing with one. Curtis works with many clients who bring up body checking in sessions. Treatment modalities for this behavior run the gamut and depend on severity as well as an individual's level of anxiety or distress. For example, if a client can't stop body checking because they don't like how their clothes look, Curtis might first recommend shopping for new clothes that fit in a way they find comfortable or flattering. In general, though, 'the earlier the invention, the better,' she said. 'Body checking alone can be very distressing, but compulsive body checking is most likely connected to other disordered behaviors,' Amezcua adds. 'No one needs to suffer alone.' What to do if you see body checking in your Instagram feed (or do it yourself). 'Social media is definitely an agitator for those who already struggle with body image issues,' Curtis said. It's no surprise that body checks are so common on platforms like TikTok or Instagram. Since it seems relatively innocuous — at least compared to more overt examples of dangerous, disordered thinking, such as pro-ana content — this behavior may not raise concern immediately. That's why it's helpful to be aware of what it looks like. As for what you should do if you notice that an influencer you follow is body checking? Consider muting or unfollowing them. At the very least, take it as a sign to think more critically about who you follow and the kind of content you consume online. 'There is so much toxic information and imagery out there,' Amezcua adds, 'and we all know that mindless scrolling can lead to increased anxiety and decreased self-worth... If someone is dealing with body image issues or food struggles, it can be helpful to examine their relationship with social media and get curious about how their screen time impacts their overall well-being.' Curtis echoes the sentiment. The unfortunate truth is that conventional beauty standards (and the widespread pressure to abide by them) aren't going anywhere. 'Recurrent body checking can be one of the first indicators that the pressure to conform is getting its hooks in you,' Curtis said. 'Bring curiosity and care to it and when in doubt, seek out a therapist for further support.' To that end, if you catch yourself body checking and it's becoming repetitive or compulsive, then it's time to get help from a mental health professional. Consider working with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders or body image. Many online directories allow you to filter by specialty when you're searching for a provider. If you're struggling with an eating disorder, call or text 988 or chat for support. Related... Experts Say These 7 Subtle Behaviors Might Be 'Bigorexia' In Disguise 'Orthorexia' Is More And More Common. Here's What You Should Know About It. Inside The Body Image Movement That Doesn't Focus On Your Appearance
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
This Is The One "Superfood" You Should Always Eat At Breakfast, According To An Expert
From Apple Jacks to cheese omelettes, blueberry pancakes to leftover pizza, there are a zillion and one potential choices for breakfast these days. But some options are definitely more nutrient-rich than others. So what would a dietitian's No. 1 pick be? And how can we get more good stuff into our bodies first thing in the morning without sacrificing deliciousness? That's the question that we — Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson, the hosts of HuffPost's Am I Doing It Wrong? podcast ― had for Lisa Moskovitz, a registered dietitian, certified dietitian-nutritionist and the CEO of NY Nutrition Group, when she dropped by our studio to offer her tips and tricks for doing breakfast better. Listen to the full episode here. Moskovitz's breakfast all-star is chia seeds, which are harvested from Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family. Related: Related: 'It's a superfood because of all of the nutritional properties that it has, from fiber and magnesium to B vitamins and iron, and there's a little protein in there,' the author of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan told us. They also contain omega-3 fatty acids, which help keep our brains and hearts healthy and have been shown to reduce inflammation. 'It's great for regulating digestion,' Moskovitz added, 'so for people that struggle ... with constipation and regularities, chia seeds are a great source of insoluble and soluble fiber.' In fact, just one serving of chia seeds — typically two to three tablespoons — offers nearly 10 grams of fiber, which is one-third of the recommended daily intake for most people. Fiber not only helps with digestion by bulking and softening stools; it's been found to lower the risk for many dangerous health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Chia seeds are also incredibly versatile and can be easily added to countless breakfast favorites to boost their nutritional benefits. 'You can sprinkle them in your yogurt, you can put them in your oatmeal, you can even sprinkle them on your avocado toast, in your eggs, in your coffee, and you can just take them in water,' Moskovitz suggested. 'You can soak them in your almond milk or dairy milk or any or oat milk and leave them in the fridge overnight, and that's a great grab-and-go.' By making tiny tweaks — including adding chia seeds or other nutrient-packed foods like nuts and fruit — to our tried and true breakfast go-tos, we can score more of what our bodies need without missing out on our morning favorites. 'Stop worrying about what to cut out and just think about what we can add in,' she advised. Moskovitz also chatted with us about the ideal time to eat breakfast, what to know before you eat another egg, the four things to add to every smoothie, and much more. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to so you don't miss a single episode, including how to find love online or ; tips for , taking care of your teeth and ; secrets to ; how to ; shocking ; ; getting ; dealing with ; how to prevent ; boosting ; and much more. For more from Lisa Moskovitz, visit NY Nutrition Group and follow her on Instagram. Need some help with something you've been doing wrong? Email us at AmIDoingItWrong@ and we might investigate the topic in an upcoming article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in Goodful: Also in Goodful: Also in Goodful: Solve the daily Crossword
