In the dip of their mattress, on the bed next to their Batman collection and their great-grandmother’s chair are some of America’s favorite “spots” around their home, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation found that while some prefer to spruce up their favorite spot, such as adding … Read more
CHICAGO — I’m no Bryan Johnson, but I was feeling pretty confident when I strolled into the Northwestern Medicine Human Longevity Clinic in July. I’ve taken several aging tests over the past year to learn how my cells and systems are functioning. One pinpointed my biological age at 29 and another at 36, which is … Read more
Amazon is moving closer to you. City dwellers are already accustomed to the retail behemoth’s faster-than-lightening same-day and next-day delivery — but now, smaller towns and rural areas will get to feel the same thrill. In in a surprise Prime Day announcement, the online giant said it would expand the speedy service to more than 4,000 … Read more
That’s ‘pretty privilege’ at its finest. A 24-year-old woman has gone under the knife one too many times and spent over $51,000 to look like a ‘WAG’ — an acronym for wives and girlfriends of athletes. Ravena Hanniely — who has admitted to getting a rhinoplasty, boob job, and facial harmony surgery — takes pride … Read more
Circle, circle. Dot, dot. Do you have your cootie shots? The make-believe immunization may be worth getting before hitting the friendly skies for the holidays, as a plane pro is revealing the grossest, most germ-ridden areas in almost any aircraft. “The filthiest parts of an airplane, in my opinion, as a five-year flight attendant,” Cher, … Read more
Get into the holiday spirit. Spirit Halloween — the festive haunt that pops up in vacant storefronts to sell costumes, accessories and decor — will soon transform into a winter wonderland and become Spirit Christmas, just in time for the holidays. The festive chain retailer will sell inflatable decor, stocking stuffers, apparel and gifts at select … Read more
Afghanistan, Iraq and Sierra Leone in West Africa do not come to mind when most Australians plan an overseas holiday. In fact, the Australian government strongly advises against traveling to the first two. But NSW travel agent David Smyth says there is a “strange and unexpected” growing trend among wealthy, well-travelled, older people wanting to … Read more
The shocking, premature death over the weekend of Michelin-starred chef James Kent at age 45 cast a pall over Downtown – and the Wall Street area especially. Although Kent had other projects in the works, his Saga Hospitality Group is most closely associated with FiDi. It was announced just last week that the group would … Read more
What’s on the menu? Germs, according to experts. Harmful bacteria could be lurking in your kitchen and your dinner could come with a side of health risks if you’re not careful. Here’s a list of the top five dirtiest places in your kitchen and a little about how to keep them cleaner. Refrigerator meat and … Read more
If you find yourself among the roughly 3 million people who are traveling this time of year, filth and germs could be hiding in plane sight. Flight attendants recently opened up to Travel + Leisure about the five dirtiest places on an airplane so that passengers can arm themselves with knowledge — and some hand … Read more
Talk about a company wanting their members to go all out for them — literally. A pilates studio called Solidcore is turning heads on social media after revealing they are encouraging members to brand themselves with a tattoo of their logo to celebrate their 10-year anniversary, according to several posts put out by content creators. … Read more
Who knew that being “lazy” could look so good? A fitness influencer on TikTok has shared her “lazy girl Pilates pose” that she promises can sculpt four muscle groups at once — in the comfort of your home. Abby, known as @abbsfar on the platform, posted a video to share her accessible workout technique. Pilates … Read more
Women aren’t just burning their bras. In 2023 they are breaking up with their waxers and throwing out their razors. A trend has emerged online of women rallying against the idea that they should have to hide their pubic hair at the beach – or at all. It has long been the social norm that … Read more
He has more than just drive. A 22-year-old Philadelphia food delivery driver is revealing his tricks to guarantee he makes the most money possible on each order. “I’m not doing this to gamble. I’m doing this to make money,” Jay told Insider, which withheld his last name for privacy reasons. Jay delivers for Uber Eats … Read more
New York City has emerged from the pandemic as the land of opportunity, and, in fields where talent is slim, there are new pathways that workers can take to earn the right credentials. “New York City’s superpower has long been and continues to be its people,” said Yael Taqqu, managing partner of consulting powerhouse McKinsey. … Read more
MADRID, Spain — They say money can’t buy happiness, but groundbreaking new research out of Spain suggests wealth can promote a longer life. Scientists from several groups within the Epidemiology and Public Health Area (CIBERESP) of the Networking Biomedical Research Centre (CIBER-ISCIII) report poorer people live between three and four years less than wealthier individuals. … Read more