Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15M role: ‘The residuals decline on quality of life’

Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down M role: ‘The residuals decline on quality of life’

The Oscar winner, 55, said people often mistake success with money — a notion he strongly disagrees with. Source link #Matthew #McConaughey #reveals #turned #15M #role #residuals #decline #quality #life

Shaquille O’Neal pinpoints biggest reason for NBA’s TV audience decline

Shaquille O’Neal pinpoints biggest reason for NBA’s TV audience decline

Shaquille O’Neal believes he has identified the biggest reason for the recent decline in NBA TV ratings. As covered in recent stories by Awful Announcing and Front Office Sports, the start to the NBA season has languished with viewers since opening night. On his “Big Podcast” on the DraftKings network, Shaq thinks the most significant … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — I will always decline this one passenger request

I’m a flight attendant — I will always decline this one passenger request

A former U.S. flight attendant has lifted the lid and exposed the one request passengers make, and why most cabin crew members will decline. Taking to TikTok, Kat Kamalani, who worked as a flight attendant for six years, shared a video on the social media platform — where she has around 1 million followers. Speaking … Read more

Gen Z ditches condoms: ‘Alarming decline’ in contraceptive use prompts WHO warning

Gen Z ditches condoms: ‘Alarming decline’ in contraceptive use prompts WHO warning

Wrap it up, Zoomers! The World Health Organization has issued a warning about an “alarming decline” in condom use among adolescents that is expected to lead to a long list of consequences, including higher STI rates and increased healthcare costs. A recent study found that almost a third of 15-year-olds (30%) reported using neither a … Read more

Why 3 in 4 Gen Zers blame social media for their mental health decline

Why 3 in 4 Gen Zers blame social media for their mental health decline

Three in four Gen Zers are putting the blame on social media for having a negative impact on their mental health, according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 Gen Z Americans who use social media found Instagram (20%), TikTok (20%) and Facebook (13%) have all had a negative impact on their wellbeing.  Many … Read more

Women passengers can now decline to sit next to a man on this popular airline: ‘Will land someone in court’

Women passengers can now decline to sit next to a man on this popular airline: ‘Will land someone in court’

No boys allowed. Women will soon be able to avoid sitting next to male strangers on a plane — in a first-ever initiative launched by a popular South Asian airline. India-based IndiGo, the largest low-cost airline in the country, will allow female flyers to see a special seating map during the online check-in process that shows … Read more

As IQ scores decline in the US, experts blame the rise of tech— how stupid is your state?

As IQ scores decline in the US, experts blame the rise of tech— how stupid is your state?

Do all Americans go through a process of dumbening? IQ scores in the US are on the wane for the first time ever — and experts are saying that technology is to blame. A report from 2023 revealed the depressing reality — that the average intelligence test score fell from 100 to 98, a dismal, two point … Read more

Jack Hanna’s family says famed zookeeper ‘continues to decline’ amid battle with ‘advanced’ Alzheimer’s

Jack Hanna’s family says famed zookeeper ‘continues to decline’ amid battle with ‘advanced’ Alzheimer’s

Jack Hanna’s family shared a heartbreaking update amid the famed zookeeper and TV host’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The 77-year-old former director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s family released a statement in which they said Hanna’s condition has worsened as the degenerative brain disease progressed. “We wish we had good news to share, but Jack continues … Read more

Why tossing and turning at night could increase risk of cognitive decline: study

Why tossing and turning at night could increase risk of cognitive decline: study

Tossing and turning could mean more than just a night of poor sleep. New research suggests that middle-aged people who experience interrupted sleep could be at an increased risk of developing memory and cognitive issues later in life. The study, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology, found that those with the most disrupted sleep were … Read more

‘Drew Barrymore’ writers decline to return to controversial talk show

‘Drew Barrymore’ writers decline to return to controversial talk show

The show must go on but for Drew Barrymore, it will go on without three of her writers. WGA writers Chelsea White, Cristina Kinon and Liz Koe have decided not to return to “The Drew Barrymore Show,” despite the strike being over, according to an exclusive report from The Hollywood Reporter. Barrymore, 48, has set … Read more

Positive thinking can reverse seniors’ memory loss, brain decline: study

Positive thinking can reverse seniors’ memory loss, brain decline: study

Put down the Botox – embracing fine lines and gray hairs could be the key to staying sharp. A new study suggests a link between happiness and health, as researchers say thinking positively about the aging process can slow cognitive decline in older adults. Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health investigated recovery in … Read more

Here’s the age your ability to walk and talk starts to decline: study

Here’s the age your ability to walk and talk starts to decline: study

If you can walk the walk, but not walk and talk, you may be suffering from declining brain health. A new study has found the ability to juggle both tasks starts to diminish almost a decade earlier than previously thought, with researchers saying this struggle may be a warning sign of dementia. Scientists from Harvard … Read more

Is it rude to decline ‘best man’ invite over destination wedding’s high costs?

Is it rude to decline ‘best man’ invite over destination wedding’s high costs?

The COVID-19 pandemic silenced wedding bells for thousands of Americans over the last few years. Now, with wedding bells finally ringing again, the costs associated with the special day once again have some invitees weighing their options — and even declining to attend. A Reddit user sought advice after he was asked to be best man at his friend’s … Read more

Retiring early may accelerate cognitive decline: study

Retiring early may accelerate cognitive decline: study

As they grow older, many Americans begin to think about the best time to retire. Yet a new study throws some warning signs around that decision — as retiring early could actually worsen people’s health.  A recent paper published in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization suggests that early retirement may accelerate cognitive decline in late adulthood. … Read more

Ultra-processed foods linked to cognitive decline, dementia: study

Ultra-processed foods linked to cognitive decline, dementia: study

Ultra-processed foods might make our lives easier and taste delicious, but they might have detrimental impacts down the line — possibly leading to dementia. A new study published in JAMA Neurology on Monday found that people could be at a higher risk of cognitive decline if more than 20% of their daily caloric intake is … Read more

Sorry ladies — the number of young men who want kids is on the decline

Sorry ladies — the number of young men who want kids is on the decline

America has some serious daddy issues.  The number of young men who are interested in having kids is on the decline, according to new research published in Journal of Marriage and Family. The study’s author, Robert Bozick, collected data from three different sources — the National Survey of Family Growth, the Panel Study of Income Dynamics … Read more

High blood pressure linked to faster cognitive decline, dementia risk

High blood pressure linked to faster cognitive decline, dementia risk

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — High blood pressure, or hypertension, often causes people to feel perpetually stressed out or angry. Now, researchers from the University of Michigan say people with hypertension may also experience a faster deterioration in their cognitive abilities (thinking skills, decision making, memory) in comparison to those with normal blood pressure. The team performed … Read more

Does IQ Decline as We Age? One Type of Intelligence Peaks in Your Twenties

Does IQ Decline as We Age? One Type of Intelligence Peaks in Your Twenties

Many of us are familiar with the idea that as we get older, we become less mentally agile; but is this something that can be measured – does our IQ decrease with age? If it does, at what speed does it do so? Do different types of intelligence decline at different rates? In order to … Read more

Study suggests older adults show greater mental well-being despite cognitive decline

Study suggests older adults show greater mental well-being despite cognitive decline

Despite displaying signs of poorer cognitive performance, older adults tend to have greater mental well-being compared to younger adults, according to a new study.  A study published this month in Psychology and Aging by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine indicates that adults over 60 showed greater mental well-being but worse cognitive performance … Read more

Simple & Easy: Daily Multivitamin May Improve Cognition and Protect Against Mental Decline

Simple & Easy: Daily Multivitamin May Improve Cognition and Protect Against Mental Decline

Taking a daily vitamin and mineral supplement may improve cognition in older adults, according to new research. Could taking a daily multivitamin supplement help maintain cognitive health with aging and possibly prevent cognitive decline? According to new research, it might. A new study found that taking a daily supplement may improve cognition in older adults, … Read more