I flew 2.4K miles on an extreme day trip, just to satisfy a food craving — friends were stunned but I’m thrilled

I flew 2.4K miles on an extreme day trip, just to satisfy a food craving — friends were stunned but I’m thrilled

She’s cuckoo for cocoa. One U.K. sweet tooth claims to be so addicted to a favorite chocolate treat, she flew 2,400 miles for a 24-hour day-trip just to replenish her supply — and she’d do it all again in a flash. “People were a little shocked when I told them I was going on a day … Read more

Are mall Santa photos passé? Parents opt for private sessions with their kids:  ‘Craving a more personalized experience’

Are mall Santa photos passé? Parents opt for private sessions with their kids:  ‘Craving a more personalized experience’

Classic mall Santa photo shoots are a tradition that spans generations — but these days, parents are opting for something less conventional. Rather than having their children sit on a mall Santa’s lap for a quick snapshot, moms in New Orleans are booking private studio sessions with the jolly, old Saint Nick for a professional … Read more

4 tricks to enjoy Thanksgiving but not overeat — including a craving reducer in the morning

4 tricks to enjoy Thanksgiving but not overeat — including a craving reducer in the morning

Even the best laid diet plans can be derailed by a Thanksgiving feast — and who can say no to their mom’s mashed potatoes or auntie’s pumpkin pie? But just because we’re letting ourselves indulge in some of our favorite holiday foods doesn’t mean we have no power against the pull of over-indulgence — and … Read more

Americans are craving outdoor time more than ever before — here’s why

Americans are craving outdoor time more than ever before — here’s why

We want out. Americans need an average of 67 minutes outside every day in order to feel their best, new research reveals. A poll of 2,000 adults found that a record number of us (57%) value the concept of maximizing their daily time in the great outdoors. Americans need an average of 67 minutes outside … Read more

Craving candy? Watching someone else scarf down sweet stuff can reduce urges: study

Craving candy? Watching someone else scarf down sweet stuff can reduce urges: study

Scientists have found some Twix to minimize the itch to eat candy. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports showed that people who watched immersive videos of other people eating candy had a significant decline in craving it. The research was inspired by the trend of mukbang videos — live streams in which the … Read more