Beware ‘holiday heart syndrome’ this December — 5 steps to avoid it

Beware ‘holiday heart syndrome’ this December — 5 steps to avoid it

Be merry and bright, but beware of your heart having a fright. The holiday season means plenty of parties — and plenty of stress. Behind the cheer and chaos could lurk a dangerous heart issue waiting to strike. Known as “holiday heart syndrome,” this condition is less than holly and jolly. Stress and celebrations around … Read more

Avoid this ‘risky’ behavior during December 2025 full cold moon

Avoid this ‘risky’ behavior during December 2025 full cold moon

The last full moon of the year is here. On December 4, 2025, at 6:14 pm EST, the full cold moon rises at 13°03 Gemini. This supermoon is both the last of the year and the last before the winter solstice, AKA the longest night of the year and the initiator of stillness, quiet and contemplation. … Read more

Five ways to avoid common festive season meltdowns

Five ways to avoid common festive season meltdowns

A meltdown-free holiday? A parent can dream. Yet, actually, you can safeguard your family from tinsel time tantrums with this practical guide to common scenarios. It’s not foolproof — what child care method is? — but it can keep the holly-jolly in your holidays. Scenario: After a day of shopping and errands, your overstimulated, overtired … Read more

Thanksgiving shoppers should avoid buying this grocery store pumpkin pie at all costs

Thanksgiving shoppers should avoid buying this grocery store pumpkin pie at all costs

Good ol’ pumpkin pie … just like Walmart used to make? To be clear, the buy-everything-here megachain does still bake and sell the classic holiday dessert staple — but that doesn’t mean everyone thinks it necessarily should.  Chowhound tasted and ranked six store-bought pumpkin pies, and Walmart bakery’s version finished in dead last. Walmart’s Thanksgiving … Read more

I’m the ‘Sleep Goddess’ doctor — how to get the most out of melatonin and avoid grogginess the next morning

I’m the ‘Sleep Goddess’ doctor — how to get the most out of melatonin and avoid grogginess the next morning

Is melatonin making you murky in the morning? Our bodies naturally produce the hormone melatonin to help regulate our sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin is also a popular supplement meant to address sleep woes like insomnia and jet lag. Dr. Andrea Matsumura, aka Sleep Goddess MD, a board-certified sleep medicine physician and menopause expert, said timing, proper dosing and … Read more

How to bring your family closer on vacation — and the cringey behavior you should avoid: study

How to bring your family closer on vacation — and the cringey behavior you should avoid: study

The secret to family vacation bliss? Getting everyone in the family involved in the planning process — kids included. New research shows that kids are asking for a bigger voice when it comes to planning family vacations — with 86% admitting they want more of a say in the process. And with parents admitting planning … Read more

Here’s how to avoid burnout during this weekend’s solar eclipse in Virgo

Here’s how to avoid burnout during this weekend’s solar eclipse in Virgo

There’s a solar eclipse coming through in the sign of punishing perfection this weekend, folks. A partial solar eclipse is happening on September 21 at 1:29 p.m. EDT. Solar eclipses happen when the sun, moon and Earth line up just so — and the moon casts a shadow that can partially or totally block the … Read more

Heart surgeon reveals what to eat — and to avoid — for optimal cardiac health

Heart surgeon reveals what to eat — and to avoid — for optimal cardiac health

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America, accounting for one in five deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While multiple lifestyle factors can cause heart health to decline, nutrition is a large component, experts confirm. In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Jeremy London shared … Read more

Car company creates hilarious tool to channel drivers’ anger — and avoid dangerous road rage incidents

Car company creates hilarious tool to channel drivers’ anger — and avoid dangerous road rage incidents

A car company in China has a cartoonish approach to curing road rage. XPeng has unveiled a quirky new feature designed to subdue angry drivers — though it may also prove to be a distraction. Suppose you’ve ever thrown a digital banana peel at an opponent in Mario Kart. In that case, you might know … Read more

Restaurant owner reveals the menu items you should never order when dining out to avoid getting sick

Restaurant owner reveals the menu items you should never order when dining out to avoid getting sick

You want to leave a restaurant with a satisfied belly — not an upset one. One woman revealed on TikTok, thanks to her restaurant owner friend, the specific things no diner should ever order or consume while out to eat if they want to spare themselves from getting a stomachache. In the caption of Julia … Read more

Warning over viral Nicki Minaj high heel challenge — physical therapist reveals 3 steps to avoid getting hurt

Warning over viral Nicki Minaj high heel challenge — physical therapist reveals 3 steps to avoid getting hurt

Strike a pose and… try not to eat pavement? TikTok is teetering on the edge thanks to the “Nicki Minaj Challenge,” a viral trend that’s got users strapping on stilettos and trying to defy gravity. Some pull it off. Others end up with ice packs and bruised egos. TikTokers are doing the “Nicki Minaj challenge,” … Read more

Terrified passengers ‘flew out of their seats’ during dramatic Southwest nosedive to avoid mid-air crash

Terrified passengers ‘flew out of their seats’ during dramatic Southwest nosedive to avoid mid-air crash

Passengers aboard Southwest flight 1496 from Burbank, California to Las Vegas, Nevada, experienced a frightening few seconds when the aircraft took a sudden nosedive to avoid a midair collision shortly after takeoff. The dramatic maneuver caused passengers to fly up out of their seats and into the ceiling as children and adults screamed, fearing the worst. Two … Read more

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s shocking death raises new swimming safety fears — here’s how experts say to avoid drowning in a rip current

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s shocking death raises new swimming safety fears — here’s how experts say to avoid drowning in a rip current

The accidental death of “The Cosby Show” actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has saddened the world — and raised new fears over swimming safety. The beloved TV legend’s passing comes amid a record number of drownings on NYC’s beaches, where the same type of rip current that claimed Warner in Costa Rica can threaten swimmers just as quickly. … Read more

Experts reveal the morning habits you should avoid if you sleep poorly

Experts reveal the morning habits you should avoid if you sleep poorly

So, you’ve woken up tired after a bad night’s sleep. While your gut might say “coffee – now,” you might be wondering what’s really the best way to push through the day. And what do the experts recommend you do so one bad night doesn’t spiral into a week of sleep deprivation? As tempting as … Read more

4 common food types can make you smell bad — here’s what to avoid

4 common food types can make you smell bad — here’s what to avoid

Topics like “old people smell” and “Ozempic smell” have recently circulated on social media, sparking a renewed focus on how people’s bodies react to and produce scents.  Many foods (and not just garlic) can impact the way someone smells — but there are ways to mitigate the effects through dietary choices, according to experts. “Some foods impact … Read more

This common booking mistake could get you bumped from a flight— but there’s an easy way to avoid it

This common booking mistake could get you bumped from a flight— but there’s an easy way to avoid it

Avoiding this common booking practice can make your air travel process less turbulent. It’s routine for airlines to overbook flights based on historical no-show data, which can ultimately result in some passengers being bumped from the flight. Bumping, or denied boarding, happens when there are more passengers than available seats on the plane. If no … Read more

Medical pros beg people to avoid viral ‘Innotox’ trend — which can cause muscle paralysis and even death

Medical pros beg people to avoid viral ‘Innotox’ trend — which can cause muscle paralysis and even death

Talk about a shot in the dark.  Experts are sounding the alarm about a growing number of Americans injecting themselves at home with so-called “Korean Botox,” drawn in by promises of smooth skin at a fraction of the cost. Those jumping on the viral Innotox trend, they warn, are playing a game of cosmetic roulette … Read more

How to avoid getting sick on a cruise this summer — and the first thing every traveler should pack

How to avoid getting sick on a cruise this summer — and the first thing every traveler should pack

Don’t let your vacation go to ship. Cruises are a popular travel option thanks to endless entertainment options, bottomless buffets and easy movement from port to port — but they can also be hotbeds for infectious diseases, stomach upset and issues that arise from having a little too much fun in the sun. Here’s how … Read more

Avoid this ‘fancy’ seasoning to protect yourself from heart disease and stroke: cardiologist

Avoid this ‘fancy’ seasoning to protect yourself from heart disease and stroke: cardiologist

It’s time to spice things down. Seasoning is arguably the most exciting part of eating food, as it has the power to enhance natural flavors and add complexity to any dish. But one cardiologist is sounding the alarm on a supposedly upscale seasoning — and, fair warning, her advice might leave you feeling salty. Seasoning … Read more

No one wants to date a ‘man-child’ — here’s how to avoid them, according to dating expert

No one wants to date a ‘man-child’ — here’s how to avoid them, according to dating expert

Leave it to Sabrina Carpenter’s latest single to make the term “man-child” mainstream, especially in the dating world. The term is pretty self-explanatory. It describes a man with childlike qualities: think emotionally immature men who most likely can’t be a supportive partner — everything a woman would most likely swipe left on while scrolling a … Read more