New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and the brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. The type of fat is especially common for people in middle age — and it could signal Alzheimer’s a full two decades sooner than the memory disease’s symptoms. Alzheimer’s is the most … Read more
“Cheers” star Ted Danson and his wife Mary Steenburgen’s date nights look a little different in their 70s. During an interview with People, Danson explained that the couple, who will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary next year, prefer to spend time together in the early mornings compared to a romantic date night. “Date nights are kind of, … Read more
Stroke survivors can significantly lower their risk of another stroke, a heart attack or premature death by taking a diabetes drug like Ozempic or Jardiance, new preliminary research finds. “Unfortunately, a quarter of people who survive a stroke will have another stroke,” said lead study author Dr. M. Ali Sheffeh. “They are also at risk … Read more
Fans at Yankee Stadium appear unable to stop behaving badly — forcing a well-known actor to leave Game 5 early. Wendell Pierce, who has appeared in “The Wire” and “Jack Ryan” took to X to say he left the Yankees-Dodgers World Series game in The Bronx because he was talking to a Dodgers fan and … Read more
A key deficiency may be an early warning sign of colorectal cancer in young people. Colorectal cancer has long been associated with older adults, especially people over 65. However, rates have been steadily rising among adults under 50 since the ’90s. Joel Mason, a gastroenterologist at Tufts University, recently shared that rectal bleeding, a noticeable change in … Read more
While Ricki Lake had a “positive” experience becoming famous at the age of 18, she still found herself homeless after the massive success “Hairspray” brought the actress. “It was only when my career stopped when I was about 21, 22, and I didn’t get this big part that I wanted,” Lake, 56, said about the negative side … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs is a well-connected man with many friends in Hollywood, but since he was taken into custody and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy earlier this month, stars seem to be distancing themselves from the disgraced media mogul, staying painfully silent amid reports of his notorious “freak off” parties. Nearly two weeks before … Read more
A simple text between a Gen Zer employee and a millennial boss has revealed just how much work expectations have changed. Jessy Marshall, 35, owns Hive HQ, a public relations business. Her six staff members are Generation Z. One of her trusted employees recently texted her asking if they could leave early for the day, not … Read more
Tom Brady has had enough of the Cowboys, and it’s only Week 3. The former Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback was in his third week of broadcasting for Fox and seemed to reach a breaking point with the Cowboys during the third quarter — with Dallas down 28-6 to the Ravens at home Sunday. Brady was … Read more
Nicole Kidman is mourning the death of her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman. The actress, 57, had to leave the Venice Film Festival early on Saturday due to her mom’s passing. Janelle was 84. Nicole Kidman with her mom, Janelle Ann Kidman, at the American Film Institute Awards in 2004. ASSOCIATED PRESS Janelle and Nicole Kidman … Read more
Instagram is rolling out a new feature reminiscent of early 2000s MySpace. Users who want to evoke nostalgia for the early days of social media can now add a song to their profile and curate a vibe with the “song on profile” feature. The music the user chooses to add to their profile will show … Read more
Taco Bell is giving loyal customers the whole enchilada. The fast food franchise has unveiled an “early retirement community” for Rewards Members that comes complete with crochet classes, pickleball and poolside cocktails. The Cantinas, located in sunny San Diego, will host a horde of Taco Bell’s biggest fans for the two-day elder-inspired experience next weekend, … Read more
It’s for the culture! Rob Lowe teased a sequel to the 1985 classic “St. Elmo’s Fire.” Almost 40 years since the coming-of-age film was released, Lowe, 60, said that the project is in the “early stages” of development during an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 29. Rob Lowe teased a sequel to the 1985 … 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
A now-defunct, little-known Disney Channel rule has finally explained why 90s and 2000s kids said goodbye to their favorite shows prematurely. Lizzie McGuire, which made a bona fide star of US actress Hilary Duff, abruptly ended after just two seasons in 2004 at the height of its popularity and shortly after the release of its … Read more
This is wheelie good news for bike commuters. Cyclists have a 47% lower risk of early death and a 10% lower risk of hospitalization for any reason than commuters who drive or take the train, new research out of Scotland has found. “This study strengthens the evidence that active commuting has population-level health benefits and … Read more
Night owls will find this new research a hoot. A study from Imperial College London suggests that those most active at night perform better on cognitive tests. The researchers analyzed UK Biobank data for more than 26,000 people to see how sleep duration, patterns and quality affect mental acuity and cognitive capacity. Participants completed several … Read more
It’s the hour that ate the Big Apple’s restaurants. When the pandemic ended and New Yorkers finally returned to full-capacity dining, they started and finished earlier due to work-from-home and an aversion to late hours after months of “sheltering in place.” Now, three years later, Gothamites are still opting to eat, on average, at least … Read more
ESPN anchor Randy Scott’s morning commute took a scary turn when bad weather in the Northeast created dangerous road conditions that sent the SportsCenter anchor’s car into a highway median. Scott posted photos and discussed the ordeal on X early Sunday morning, showing his car with severe damage to it. “Can’t thank @CT_STATE_POLICE enough for … Read more
A fit 28-year-old California man nearly died due to cardiac arrest after doctors mistook his sepsis for anxiety and sent him home. “Being misdiagnosed @UCLA hospital almost cost me my life at 28,” Joe DuPont claimed in an X post describing his nearly-fatal ordeal. The saga began in late April after the Californian, who works … Read more