This will make you say “O”-MG. As sexual wellness retreats boom, one California haven offers an orgasmic week-long trip to Joshua Tree where participants can explore their sexuality — for an eye-watering price tag of $15,000. “Connecting to our bodies without shame is essential for empowerment, pleasure and freedom,” Back to the Body founder Pamela … Read more
Many people have vowed to change their lives on Jan. 1 after a big night of ringing in the New Year — but experts have weighed in on whether exercising with a hangover is a good thing. A study published in the journal Addictive Behaviours looked at 1676 undergraduate students. They’d all had at least … Read more
It’s crunch time! Most people use the new year as motivation to kick-start their fitness goals. If it’s been a while since you stepped foot in a gym, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. As the exercise physiologist supervisor at the Sports Performance Center at the NYU Langone Orthopedics Center, I have four simple steps … Read more
Summer is nearly over — them’s the breaks. To ease you into the new school year, a pediatric neuropsychologist is sharing the three things that should be top of mind for parents. Jennifer Katzenstein — director of psychology, neuropsychology and social work at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL — wants caregivers … Read more
Talk about lemon aid. Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Raj, is sharing why bringing a lemon on a road trip — and sniffing it — may help ease motion sickness. “The olfactory system [in the nose] picks up those citrusy aromas,” Rangarajan began a trending TikTok last week that has drawn 406,700 views. TikTok users have been … Read more
Meet the 2024 Paris Olympics’ MVP: Most Valuable Puppy. Beacon, a 4-year-old golden retriever, has played an important role in this year’s Olympics as a therapy dog for Team USA’s Gymnastics team. The pup has accompanied the team made up of Olympic su-paw-stars, including Simon Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera, … Read more
Tax Day is April 15, making it an extra Monday-ish Monday. Since Tax Day is dreadful enough, some restaurants and food chains are offering deals and freebies to help make the particularly manic Monday a little sweeter. So file your taxes, then treat yourself! Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza At participating Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza locations, fans … Read more
Here’s a solution that could make PMS’ing less uncomfortable. Women experience menstrual cycles within four phases: menstruation, follicular, ovulation and the luteal phase, typically lasting 28 days. During this time, women can experience unbalanced hormone levels, fatigue, bloating or intense cramps — which drives many up the wall. However, a change in exercise can help … Read more
Federal scientists want to make marijuana more accessible to those seeking therapeutic medicine by downgrading weed from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. Researchers with the Food and Drug Administration wrote a letter in August that listed “eight factors” why the drug should be downgraded — which would essentially make it legal, the … Read more
Instagram likes, missed calls, unread emails — the pings of texts, apps and even work communications are wreaking havoc on our minds. While the addictive dopamine hit of online validation may feel exhilarating in the moment, experts warn that incessant notifications can result in poor mental health. “The delineation between work and leisure life doesn’t … Read more
A Philadelphia woman is speaking out about the horrors of the “flesh-rotting” animal tranquilizer xylazine, saying she suffered blood clots, sepsis and sores so painful that she tried to cut off her own skin. The medication — known on the street as “tranq,” “tranq dope” and “zombie drug” — is approved by the Food and … Read more
Nothing was going to stop this rampaging reptile from playing Gator Golf. Footage showed the jaw-dropping moment that a gigantic alligator bust through a golf course’s metal fence with ease like the Incredible Hulk. A video of the Kool-Aid commercial-esque moment currently boasts over a million views on Facebook. “Check out this big guy bend … Read more
Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. As the years pass, many of us may begin to notice various aches and pains in our joints. One increasingly common cause of chronic discomfort is osteoarthritis, or OA, which is marked by a progressive loss of the cushioning material that keeps the … Read more
HANOVER, N.H. — Studies continue to conclude that exercise is good for the body, brain, and well-being in a general sense. However, researchers from Dartmouth College are showing the true complexity of the relationship between exercise, memory, and mental health. Their study finds the impact of exercise is much more nuanced; differences in exercise intensity … Read more