One in four US adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, a new study finds, but only 13% have shared their concerns with a doctor. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. An estimated 4.4% of adults 18 to 44 have ADHD, according to The Ohio State University researchers who … Read more
Wham, bam, no thank you, ma’am. More than a third of sex-havers surveyed say speedy sack sessions leave them wanting more, according to a new relationship study — with gents nearly twice as likely as the ladies to express unhappiness over an apparent pattern of boinking brevity. Nooky know-how app Beducated recently slid into the DM’s … Read more
You might be iron deficient and not even realize it. A recent study, published in JAMA Network Open, revealed that 29% of US adults are affected by absolute or functional iron deficiencies — and nearly one in three Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency. An absolute iron deficiency affects women, children, vegetarians and vegans and … Read more
A woman going to Disneyworld without her children has divided and baffled the internet. Maddie, 30, who describes herself online as a “Disney and Universal travel specialist,” posted on social media that she dealt with “mum guilt” when leaving her children to go to Disneyworld without them. “Have you ever gone on a solo vacay … Read more
If you booze, you lose. New research suggests that no amount of alcohol is beneficial to your health or safe to consume as you age. A 12-year UK study that tracked 135,000 adults 60 and older found that even light drinking was associated with an increase in cancer deaths. This uptick was most pronounced in … Read more
New research reveals that it’s time to dethrone pumpkin spice as the king of fall flavors. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults which revealed that 58% believe that there are better, unsung heroes during the fall season. Not only that, but another 45% find themselves tired of the basic pumpkin spice flavors. … Read more
Okay, Boomer — are you keeping up with the Joneses? A new generation has landed — but they weren’t born yesterday. That’s according to a resurfaced theory from the 1990s suggesting that Baby Boomers, said to have been born between 1946 and 1964, would be better off broken down into two groups. Cultural critic Jonathan Pontell suggested … Read more
It’s a life lesson. An elementary school teacher has gone viral on social media after sharing her “30 seconds or less” rule on kindness. Fourth grade educator Natalie Ringold posted a video to Instagram explaining the rule to her young students, with many adult viewers praising her for preaching values to her pupils. Ringold taught … Read more
Take this news to heart. You could have a common condition that increases your risk of heart attack and stroke — and not even know it. More than a quarter of “healthy” adults over 60 have undiagnosed heart valve disease, a new study from the University of East Anglia in England finds. “Heart valve disease … Read more
Older adults who experience chronic loneliness face a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who are not lonely, according to a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called attention last year to a nationwide loneliness and social isolation epidemic, warning that a lack of social connection increases … Read more
Millions of older Americans are taking a daily dose of aspirin to lower their risk of having a heart attack or stroke for the first time — even though they shouldn’t, a new study finds. Nearly a third of adults 60 and older who don’t have cardiovascular disease took aspirin in 2021, according to findings … Read more
Just 11% of Americans would give themselves an A+ for their sustainability efforts, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults looked at their sustainability habits, especially when it comes to the kitchen, and found that nearly one in four would grade themselves a C or lower (23%). Although 77% claim to make efforts … Read more
61% of American adults will likely have some type of cardiovascular disease in the next 30 years as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity become more common, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns. “We recognize that the landscape of cardiovascular health will change over the next three decades because of the coming tsunami of rising … Read more
Colorectal cancer in young adults is on the rise — now, scientists are examining how diets high in fat and low in fiber can spur changes in the digestive system that raise the risk for early-onset colorectal cancer. Ohio State University researchers say the “Western diet” can disrupt the delicate balance of bacteria in your … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who are not yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income, an AARP survey finds. About 1 in 4 have no retirement savings, according to research released Wednesday by the organization that … Read more
Loneliness may hurt more than your child’s feelings. Adults who experienced loneliness in childhood are more likely to endure psychosis as a result, according to early findings presented at the European Congress of Psychiatry. Researchers analyzed reports from 285 people who had experienced their first episode of psychosis and 261 people who had not. Lonely … Read more
Here’s another headache for millennials and Gen Zers — if they suffer from migraines, they may face an increased risk of stroke, new research finds. The study authors found that nontraditional stroke risk factors, such as migraines, blood clotting disorders, kidney failure, and autoimmune diseases, were “significantly associated” with the incidence of strokes in adults … Read more
There are so many things that hold a deep sense of nostalgia. Old TV shows, toys, music and, of course, snacks, are among them. A study conducted by Spin Genie analyzed Google search data to uncover the nostalgic snacks that people are searching for the most. Some of these favorites can still be found on … Read more
We’ve all heard the widespread recommendation of hitting 10,000 steps per day for optimal health, but some groups — such as women over age 60 — may not need that many. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Cardiology, which found that women between the ages of 63 and 99 only needed an average … Read more
A recent study found that Gen Z adults are much more likely to identify as LGBTQ than older generations. More than 1 in 4 Gen Z adults in the United States identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, a new survey released by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) found. The survey found that … Read more