Three in four mobile gamers swear video games have improved their lives. A recent survey of 2,000 American gamers revealed how video games are more than just pastimes — 72% of respondents attested to the positive impact of video games on various aspects of their daily lives. Many credit games for enhancing relaxation (68%), improving … Read more
There may be a bit of an unusual method to the madness in how Barstool Sports has been getting its viral content up on social media faster than other media companies have been able to. According to a report from The Daily Beast, the popular sports entertainment media brand has been using burner accounts in … Read more
When influencer Abby Silverman first tried Daily Harvest’s French Lentil + Leek Crumbles, a meat substitute marketed as a “groundbreaking,” last June, she ended up in the Emergency Room. “I started having extreme stomach and gastro-pain. They couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me,” Silverman shared in a widely viewed TikTok panning Crumbles and … Read more
This is nuts! A recent study suggests that eating nuts could have some surprising mental health benefits. The study, published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, found that eating about 30 grams of nuts every day can help lower the risk of depression in adults. “Our findings highlight yet another benefit of consuming nuts, with a … Read more
Hasan Minhaj may be switching to the night shift. It’s rumored that the former “Patriot Act” star is one of the main candidates to host Comedy Central’s the “Daily Show.” Sources divulged to Variety recently that the months-long quest to find a suitable player to replace longtime emcee Trevor Noah has almost reached its end. … Read more
Logging hours in the gym isn’t the only way to reap the health benefits of exercise. Just four to five minutes of “vigorous physical activity” could reduce cancer risk significantly among people who have been generally inactive, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Oncology. Researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia, analyzed data from … Read more
Hulk Hogan put a massive ring on it. The WWE Hall of Famer and his new fiancée, Sky Daily, stepped out for a dinner date Thursday in Florida, where the bride-to-be flashed her diamond sparkler just days after announcing their engagement. In one photo, Daily, 45, can be seen wearing her dazzling ring as she … Read more
A spoonful of olive oil makes the dementia go down. A new study has shown that adding more olive oil to your diet may decrease your risk of dying from dementia. The findings, presented by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, are said to be among the first to draw a link between diet … Read more
In a dramatic first, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a daily oral contraceptive available without a prescription. Consumers can easily buy the drug, named Opill (norgestrel), at grocery stores, convenience markets, drug stores or online. “Today’s approval marks the first time a nonprescription daily oral contraceptive will be an available option for millions … Read more
The New York Times said Monday it will close its sports department, which has produced Pulitzer Prize winners and legendary columnists, and turn to The Athletic for daily coverage. The move comes amid growing whispers over the weekend of the demise of the sports desk in favor of The Athletic, the subscription-based sports site that … Read more
Long-term use of low-dose aspirin is associated with a 20% increased risk of developing anemia and a decline in blood iron levels in older adults, according to a new analysis of a National Institutes of Health-funded clinical trial. The report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine revealed that a group of 19,114 healthy adults at least … Read more
Tracking calories has been a proven way to lose weight, but a new study has found it may actually be unnecessary for dropping pounds. A new study — conducted by weight loss company WW, formally known as Weight Watchers with researchers from the University of Connecticut, the University of Florida and the University of Pennsylvania … Read more
The internet, consumed in moderation, may contribute to better overall brain health for older Americans. People who regularly engage with the internet were less likely to develop dementia, a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found. Researchers observed 18,154 adults aged 50 through 65 over an eight-year period. The participants … Read more
A French woman is raising eyebrows after revealing she indulges in more than two pounds of butter and a liter of cooking oil each and every day Manon Alias Onboou, 24, has clocked up tens of millions of views on TikTok by showing off the high-fat foods she eats — but not everyone is impressed … Read more
Leslie Jones is ready. The comedian revealed to People that she wants to be considered as the new host of “The Daily Show.” “It definitely should be a black woman,” the 55-year-old said. “It would be great to have a black woman on late night. It’s time. I think people are ready for that. Now, … Read more
What doesn’t kill you makes you drunker. A daily drink to unwind may not be a death sentence, but a new study suggests overindulgence could dig you an early grave. Researchers in Canada have concluded that a daily tipple does not raise the risk of meeting an early grave, but heavy drinkers – or those who … Read more
Adding some crunch to your menu could save your ticker. Scandinavian researchers found that eating a small amount of nuts and seeds every day can reduce the risk of a heart attack and strokes, according to a new study published in the Food Nutrition Research journal. “If you eat a handful of nuts every day … Read more
Using marijuana every day increases the risk of developing heart disease, a study presented by the American College of Cardiology found. People who used marijuana on a daily basis were found to be about one-third more likely to develop coronary artery disease versus those who had never used cannabis. “We found that cannabis use is linked … Read more
Typically people try and find 30 minutes a day to exercise — but one man is managing a whole five-hour marathon before work. Aaron Robinson, who is based in East London, has been setting his alarm for an astonishing 3 a.m. every day for the past two months in order to run 26.2 miles before … Read more
Snuff out stress by sniffing these scents, a new study suggests. Researchers in Iran concluded that the habit can effectively reduce job stress in an experiment that analyzed the aromas’ impact on nurses. It’s great news for proponents of the healing effects of essential oils, who swear by these fix-all elixirs. The oils have soared … Read more