For some adults, their hobby is fantasy football. For others, it is Broadway shows, day-trading or maybe pickleball. But for another passionate group of Americans — with or without kids of their own — it’s all about Disney. A recent article labeled Disney enthusiasts “the most hated group online” and such criticism often comes with viral … Read more
Taylor Heine, 35, is often multitasking when she watches TV shows or movies at home. “I’ll be playing on the phone, loving on my animals, maybe cleaning, picking up,” she says. So she watches with the subtitles turned on. “That way I can kind of switch back and forth, be able to listen to it … Read more
Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities. Marfred Suazo, known online as Fonz the Trainer, was … Read more
Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue. With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall BMI (body mass index), more younger individuals in their 30s and 40s are having knee problems – and some are even seeking out surgery. Between 2000 and … Read more
Serve, swing, live longer? Turns out, chasing a little yellow ball might just help you turn back the clock. Research suggests that those who play tennis regularly may add nearly 10 years to their lives — outperforming the longevity gains from badminton, cycling, swimming, jogging and even soccer. Tennis has a unique blend of physical … Read more
The kids are all right….but the adults aren’t doing so well. A new national survey from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation paints a concerning picture of life satisfaction among Gen Z. According to their 2025 Voices of Gen Z study, the majority of young adults — aged 18 to 28 — are not “thriving” … Read more
The future is uncertain — but your kid’s waistline as an adult might not be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking test that can identify children as young as five who are at increased risk of becoming severely obese later in life. The tool could one day help parents and doctors intervene early, setting young people … Read more
This trend might come back to bite you. Dentists are gritting their teeth over a bizarre new fad that has adults popping pacifiers like babies, as the self-soothing practice popular in China begins to take hold in the US. “There is a reason we don’t drink out of baby bottles or suck on pacifiers as … Read more
When the going gets tough, the tough … pop in a pacifier? That’s the surprising stress-busting move thousands of young adults in China are making — swapping melatonin and meditation for an adult-sized binky. Once a niche quirk, the silicone soothers are supposedly now big business on Chinese e-commerce giants like Taobao and JD.com, where … Read more
It’s music to our ears. Approximately 11 million people in the US consider themselves deaf or severely hard of hearing. No medications have been approved to treat hereditary hearing loss, but cochlear implants can help people with deafness perceive sound by bypassing damaged parts of the inner ear and directly stimulating the auditory nerve. “This … Read more
Four in 10 adults admit their partner is ‘not their type on paper’ – but are happy in their relationship anyway. A poll of 2,000 coupled-up adults found 57 percent firmly believe in the adage of “opposites attract.” The most common opposing compatibilities were found to be around temperature, with one person always being cold … Read more
Gen Zers and millennials are feeling more overwhelmed than ever before, according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that the average Gen Zer and millennial feels overwhelmed 17 days out of a typical month. Over four in five feel overwhelmed by their social life (88%), digital life (83%), and even … Read more
They said what? In a time where nearly half of Gen Z lies on their job applications — it’s no surprise that they’re also fibbing on their resume to land a job. While many Americans are riding the unemployed bus — one jobless individual named Noah Reedy said the trick is to just Pinocchio your … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am worried about my 21-year-old son, “Travis.” He hasn’t quite left our home that he shares with me and my husband, but he sleeps here only one or two nights. He’s in school part time and works part time, which means working or studying long hours until morning. What concerns me is … Read more
Adult coloring books are nothing new. Over the last decade, they’ve been trending constantly, especially with the recent boom in Coco Wyo books. But, one Kmart shopper has walked out of the store shocked and confused, after seeing just how ‘adult’ these books can be. This one’s not for kids Aussie shopper Lucy has taken to TikTok after noticing a bizarre … Read more
My life has always been marked by a strange duality. I was Dux of my high school, but I had no best friend to trade secrets and friendship bracelets with. I graduated with a double-degree, but I couldn’t make eye contact with the cute guys in my classes. I work professionally and was headhunted for … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna’s next-generation COVID-19 vaccine for everyone aged 65 and above, the company said on Saturday, the first endorsement since the regulator tightened requirements. The vaccine has also been approved for people aged 12 to 64 with at least one or more underlying risk factors defined by the … Read more
The kids are not all right. Now more than ever, adults are looking to Google for help with their day-to-day life skills, Axios reported. As millennials and Gen Z are moving into adulthood, they’re not asking mom or dad for help on basic skills that their elders may have learned in home economics classes or … Read more
Let’s clear the air. Benzene, a harmful chemical found in gasoline, cigarette smoke and paint strippers, is a known carcinogen. Long-term exposure to high levels of benzene has been linked to leukemia and other blood-related cancers. Now, a new study out of Stanford University reports that benzene-caused cancer risks are significantly higher — especially for children — … Read more
Struggling with excess weight? Blame mom. Over one billion people worldwide are living with obesity, defined as having a BMI of 30 or higher. The World Health Organization officially declared obesity a global epidemic in 1997, noting that rates had nearly tripled since 1975 — which is when experts believe the epidemic began. What has … Read more