Can weight loss mean loss of life? New research shows that both extreme weight loss and weight gain significantly increase the risk of death in obese individuals with heart disease. The American Heart Association warns that 61% of American adults will likely have some type of heart disease in the next 30 years as high blood … Read more
The qualities that make financially successful adults begin in childhood, according to the latest findings from a study that began 52 years ago. Psychologists in New Zealand have tracked 1,000 kids from the city of Dunedin since 1972 to discover the childhood factors with the greatest impact on how they develop into adults. The best … Read more
Direct a Christmas pageant? Judy Greer “would never do that.” But it’s a different story on screen. Greer brings the mayhem in director Dallas Jenkins’ “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” where self-depracating Grace tries to wrangle disobedient kids to put on a community show for the holiday season. “I don’t even think I met them … Read more
Santa Claus is alive and well and living in Finland. The so-called “happiest” country on earth has a magical tradition that lifts spirits all over the world — a post office where wishful letter writers are promised a direct line to jolly old St. Nick 365 days a year. Taxpayer-funded and located at the Santa Claus … Read more
A popular thyroid medication taken by 23 million Americans may be associated with bone loss, a startling new study finds. Levothyroxine — marketed under brand names such as Synthroid — is the second most commonly prescribed medication among older adults in the US. It’s consumed by about 7% of the US population. Hypothyroidism, also known … Read more
On-the-job agita is unavoidable, but a new study suggests that 26% of the adult population could be just a bit more stress-prone at work than others. Researchers at Osaka University found that Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) are “more susceptible” to stress and may be experiencing it at higher levels than their colleagues. They said this … Read more
We’re naked and ashamed. A whopping 95% of sex-havers participating in a spicy new survey admitted to being at least somewhat kinky — while more than 60% said they were too embarrassed or worried to share their dirty desires with a partner. The findings, presented by the sexperts at dating-app Flure, found that 51% of … Read more
Are you celebrating HalloWEENDY’s? Halloween treats aren’t just for kids this spooky season as Wendy’s brings festive fun for the whole family — including the adults. Starting Monday, Oct. 21, while supplies last, fans can order a limited-edition Boo! Bag meal that includes a Dave’s Single burger, small Hot & Crispy Fry, a small Frosty, … Read more
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