Vision loss and high cholesterol increase the likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new report that says nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing 14 risk factors. The Lancet Commission, composed of 27 dementia experts, previously identified 12 lifestyle struggles responsible for 40% of dementia cases, with hearing loss, … Read more
These anti-germ hacks have gone viral. NYC board-certified dermatologist Charles Puza, who studied at Harvard and Duke universities, is sharing four tips for getting sick less often. To avoid germs, Puza recommends wiping the top of aluminum cans before drinking from them, forgoing lemon wedges in drinks at restaurants, not touching door handles and disinfecting your phone … Read more
Do it or die. A titillating new study shows that women can live longer if they have sex more often — thanks to the deed’s heart-healthy benefits. The randy research, recently published in the Journal of Psychosexual Health, found that females aged 20 to 59 who had sex infrequently — less than once per week — were at … Read more
You risk a flight-ning storm if you book a trip on a summer’s night. Amid peak travel season, taking an evening flight might seem like a great way to avoid crowds and arrive at your destination with the entire next day up your sleeve. But experts are advising against booking summer night flights, saying they’re … Read more
Revenge is taking off. A traveler created a whole website to expose an airline after they reportedly lost his girlfriend’s luggage. Rather than contacting the airline and expressing his frustrations directly to them in an email, entrepreneur Pieter Levels created “Luggage Losers. A man created a whole website to expose an airline after they lost … Read more
A Florida man, desperate for his girlfriend and cops not to access his phone, jumped into the ocean to avoid giving up his passcode and fled arrest after being grilled by police while out on a boat. Bodycam footage from April shows two female Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) officers questioning a man — … Read more
This one’s totally trash. A traveler who discovered a ridiculously simple way to avoid touching the waste receptacle in the lavatory on a long-haul flight has gone viral after sharing the good news with his followers. “I was sitting there on my flight back from Thailand, and I saw this little foot lever, and I was … Read more
New Yorkers may wait all year for sunny park days and open public pools, but there’s no denying just how hot it gets in summertime. And with all that heat comes the risk of issues like heat cramps, heat exhaustion or — perhaps worst of all — heat stroke. We spoke with Dr. Reed Caldwell, … Read more
A former Central Intelligence Agency operative is sharing intel on her dating life. As an agent, Brittany Butler Jennings kept her job title top secret, vetting her love interests before disclosing her work to avoid raising “too many eyebrows.” The Charleston, South Carolina, resident, who worked at the CIA for nine years, called her job … Read more
You’ll want to cut this part from the guacamole recipe. Cutting avocados accounts for about 1 in every 50 knife injuries in America, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Health Behavior. “It’s shocking how many ER department visits are related to avocado hand-cutting injuries,” Matthew E. Rossheim, the lead author … Read more
It’s every man’s worst nightmare. Penis cancer cases are rising around the world and are expected to surge a staggering 77% in the next 26 years, according to an alarming new investigation by BBC. The British news outlet says cases in Germany increased by 50% between 1961 and 2012, while the UK has also seen … Read more
The weather is warmer, the days are longer — and a lot of people spend more time eating outdoors with family and friends. But in warmer weather, rates of foodborne illnesses rise. To that point, each year in the U.S., some 48 million people get sick, 128,000 people are hospitalized and 3,000 people die from foodborne illness, according … Read more
Owl be damned! New research finds that being a night owl is bad for your mental health. Going to bed by 1 a.m. can lower your risk of developing mental and behavioral conditions such as depression and anxiety, according to a study published last month in the journal Psychiatry Research. Researchers compared the preferred sleep timing, … Read more
Hint: It’s not the middle. Thought being seated in the back row was bad? Try sitting in a window seat — without a window. Many beleaguered travelers have flocked to social media to share their experiences sitting in a portal-less sky chair, which many have deemed the worst seat on the plane. “I’ve never been … Read more
Nothing beets the farmers market — unless you get sick from shopping there. 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year in the US, sending 128,000 to the hospital and killing 3,000, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because bacteria can thrive in warm, moist environments, food poisoning is … Read more
This brought new meaning to arriving with only the clothes on his back. An enterprising UK traveler has devised an ingenious — albeit unconventional way — to circumvent baggage fees at the airport: by stuffing everything under his clothes. This human suitcase detailed the unorthodox money-saving hack in a video blowing up on social media. … Read more
You’ll be itching to avoid this. A TikTok-famous doctor is warning travelers away from a spot in a hotel room — other than a mattress — that can be prone to bedbugs. “How many of you completely unpack your clothes from your suitcase into a hotel dresser?” Dr. Jason Singh recently asked his followers. “Hotel … Read more
If you want your flight to go smoothly, don’t just wing it — put a little planning into your trip. For example — nearly 20% of flights in 2024 were delayed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a statistic that has the potential to seriously cramp your style, the next time you’re looking to … Read more
There are specific things you put into a hotel safe upon arrival, such as passports, wallets, jewelry and other valuables. But there’s one thing that everyone should store there that wouldn’t naturally cross your mind: a shoe. A flight attendant named Esther shares travel hacks on her TikTok account, which is where she revealed this … Read more
Supplements can be a great way to get important nutrients into your diet — but they aren’t for everyone. Those with metabolic syndrome, a group of health conditions that include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels and excess body fat around the waist, should be especially careful about supplementation. For … Read more